Dr D S Abdullah Al Maruf is the postdoctoral research assistant of the Head and Neck Research at COBLH. He has extensive experience in conducting and coordinating small and large animal-based pre-clinical trials in the regenerative medicine research field. He is actively involved in bone regeneration research conducted by the Integrated Prosthetics and Reconstruction group led by Prof Jonathan Clark and has been contributing with his research skills and knowledges to develop alternative reconstruction strategies for mandibular bone repair. His research interest and specialization lie in tissue engineering, particularly in the fields of cartilage and bone tissue engineering. Dr Al Maruf has acquired multidisciplinary skills in biomaterials, cell biology, and tissue engineering. With his expertise in tissue engineering research, he has successfully implemented several pre-clinical animal trials with a focus on clinical translation. These trials have explored the application of various biomaterials and tissue engineering concepts for bone defect reconstruction in medical practice.