Dr. Md. Qamrul Ahsan

Dr. Md. Qamrul Ahsan

Associate Professor

Professional Biography

Dr. Md. Qamrul Ahsan is an accomplished academic, researcher, and administrator who has made significant contributions to teaching, research, and university service at Southern University Bangladesh. He currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy and holds key administrative responsibilities, including serving as the Additional Director of the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and contributing as an assistant proctor.

Dr. Ahsan earned his PhD in Natural Products (Biological Sciences) in 2025 from the Institute of Biological Sciences at the University of Rajshahi. He began his academic career as a Lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy, Southern University Bangladesh on February 1, 2010, and served in this role until December 31, 2015. In recognition of his academic excellence and dedication, he was promoted to Assistant Professor on January 1, 2016, and later to Associate Professor on January 1, 2026.

Throughout his career, Dr. Ahsan has actively contributed to the development and implementation of teaching, learning, and assessment strategies aligned with outcome-based education (OBE). He has contributed extensively to the scientific community through his research and publications. He has authored two books and more than thirty research articles published in national and international peer-reviewed journals, including contributions to journals such as Pharmaceutical Technology and Photochemistry.

Beyond academia, Dr. Ahsan is actively involved in professional and community organizations. He serves as a member and Joint Secretary of the Centre for Health, Agriculture, and Socio-economic Advancements (CHASA), founded in Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh. His work reflects a strong commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and contributing to the broader academic and research community.

In addition to his academic and research responsibilities, Dr. Ahsan continuously engages in professional development initiatives, including Training of Trainers (ToT) programs, to enhance teaching methodologies and quality assurance practices. His career is characterized by a dedication to excellence, innovation, and lifelong learning in higher education.

Education

  • PhD , Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Rajshahi
  • MS. in Pharm. Tech. (Thesis), The University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh
  • B. Pharm (Hons.), Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, India

Job Experience

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern University Bangladesh, Arefin Nagar, Chattogram from January 2016 to up to date.
  • Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern University Bangladesh, Chattogram from February, 2010 to December, 2015.
  • Lecturer, BIMDT, (Bangladesh Institute of Medical and Dental Technology, Under State College of Health Science), Department of Pharmacy, Dhaka from January, 2008 to January 2010.
  • Additional Director, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Southern University Bangladesh, Arefin Nagar, Chattogram from November 2021 to up to date.
  • Assistant Proctor, Southern University Bangladesh, Arefin Nagar, Chattogram from November 2021 to up to date.
  • Former Convener of Transport Committee, Southern University Bangladesh.

Training

  • Participated in Training of Trainers (ToT) on Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education, 18th January 2026 to 18th January 2026, Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC), Dhaka.
  • Professional Training of Capacity Building on IQAC’s, 15th April 2025 to 28th April 2025, Bangladesh Accreditation Council, Dhaka.
  • Outcome-Based Education: Emergence, Benefits, Approaches and Structure, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Southern University Bangladesh, 2018
  • Salient Elements of Outcome Curriculum, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Southern University Bangladesh, 2018.
  • Learning Outcome, Assessment System, Curriculum Design and Self-Assessment, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), 2016, Southern University Bangladesh, Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • In plant training in PROTEC (Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.) 2007, Mazagaon, Mumbai- 400010, India.

Seminar

  • Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Pharmaceutical Industry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Assam Down Town University, Guwahati, Assam, India, 2020.

Workshop

  • “Outcome-based Education: Theories and Practices” on 28th of June 2022, Southern University Bangladesh, Chattogram.
  • “Outcome-based Education: Theories and Practices” on 7th of April till 12 of April 2022, Southern University Bangladesh, Chattogram..
  • Proposed Faculty Ordinance for Southern University Bangladesh, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Southern University Bangladesh, 2018.
  • Online Academic Management, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Southern University Bangladesh, 2018.
  • Quality Pharmacy Education at the Tertiary Level: Some Relevant Issues, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Department of Pharmacy, Southern University Bangladesh, 2018.
  • Post Self-Assessment Improvement Plan, Self-Assessment Committee (SAC), Department of Pharmacy, Southern University Bangladesh, 2018.
  • Modern Teaching Methodology, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Southern University Bangladesh, 2018.
  • Good Governance in the Higher Education of Bangladesh, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Southern University Bangladesh, 2018.
  • Review & Modification of University Rules, Regulations and Ordinance for Good Governance, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Southern University Bangladesh, 2018
  • Advanced Research Methodology: Tools & Techniques, Institutional quality assurance cell (IQAC), Southern University Bangladesh, 2018.
  • Role and Responsibility & Ethical Principles of University Teachers, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Southern University Bangladesh, 2018.
  • Sharing the Survey Results, Self-Assessment Committee (SAC), Department of Pharmacy, Southern University Bangladesh, 2018.
  • Assessment Strategy for Students, Institutional quality assurance cell (IQAC), Southern University Bangladesh, 2018.
  • Team Building: A Major Constituents of Self-Assessment” Department of Pharmacy, Southern University Bangladesh, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2017.

Thesis/Project

  • PhD THESIS: In vitro and in vivo evaluation of bioactive compounds derived from selected medicinal plants in Bangladesh.
  • MS PHARM TECH THESIS: Development and in-vitro evaluation of sustained release matrix tablets of salbutamol sulfate manufactured by using different polymers.
  • B. PHARM. PROJECT WORK: Clinical research on AIDS (A study to find out HIV patient in unknown group of patients treated by medical practitioners) Market survey among medical practitioners from various parts of India.

Publications

  • Publications

    2025

    1. Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Fuad Laman, Lamisha Islam, Md Talat Nasim, and SM Shahinul Islam (2025). Phytochemical analysis and in vitro evaluation of anti-inflammatory and thrombolytic activities using fractional crude extracts derived from six medicinal plants from Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. Journal of Bio-Science. ISSN: 2408-8595, Volume 33, Issue 01, 2025. Page No.: 21-30.

    2021

    1. Md. Qamrul Ahsan*, MT Alam, MMU Chowdhury, MT Nasim and SMS Islam (2021). In-vitro and in-vivo evaluation of pharmacological activities of Pouzolzia sanguinea. Journal of Bio-Science, ISSN: 1023-8654, Volume 29, Issue 02, Page No.: 31-42.

    2020

    1. Tahmina Abeda, Md. Jakir Hossain, Suhana Manzur Chowdhury, Sirajum Munira, Mohammed Ibrahim, Md. Qamrul Ahsan and Md. Shahidul Islam* (2020). Phytochemical and Pharmacological Activities of Different Fractional Extracts of Firmiana colorata R. Br. (Family: Malvaceae) Leaves. Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Research, ISSN: 2473-5574, Volume 08, Issue 03, Page No.: 45-54.

    2018

    1. Sayema Sultana, Abdullah Al Faruq, Nahid-Al-Rashid, Dr. Talat Nasim and Md. Qamrul Ahsan* (2018). In-vitro anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and in-vivo analgesic, anti-diarrheal activities of fractional leaf extracts of Hibiscus surattensis. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, ISSN: 2394-3211, Volume 05, Issue 04, Page No.: 167-173.

    2016

    1. Mohammad Hossain, Md. Mazharul Islam, Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Abdullah Al Faruq, Syed Mohammed Tareq and Md. Qamrul Ahsan* (2016). In-vivo investigation of analgesic, antipyretic, anti-diarrheal and anxiolytic activity of Blumea densiflora DC. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, ISSN: 2394-3211, Volume 03, Issue 11, Page No.: 50-55.
    2. Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Md. Qamrul Ahsan*, Abdullah Al Faruq, Syed Mohammed Tareq, Mohi Uddin Chowdhury (2016). In-vitro anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and thrombolytic activities of methanolic extract of traditionally used medicinal plant Ixora villosa. ASIO-Journal of Medical & Health Sciences Research, Volume 01, Issue 01, Page No.: 5-11.

    2015

    1. Sarrin Shahadat, Syed Mohammed Tareq, M. Mohi Uddin Chowdhury and Md. Qamrul Ahsan* (2015). In-vivo analgesic, antipyretic potential in Swiss albino mice and in-vitro anti-inflammatory evaluation of Flemingia macrophylla (Willd.). International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, ISSN: 2051-7858, Volume 30, Issue 1, Page No.: 1308-1312.
    2. Zilly Homa, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Md. Mofizur Rahman*, Mohammed Ibrahim, Nazneen Ahmeda Sultana, Sajida Haque, M. Mohi Uddin Chowdhury (2015). Design, development and in-vitro evaluation of Amlodipine besylate effervescent floating tablets by using different polymers. Pharmaceutical and Biological Evaluations, ISSN 2394-0859, Volume 2, Issue 5, Page No.: 179-187.

    2014

    1. Md Mofizur Rahman, Md Qamrul Ahsan, Abul Bashar Ripon Khalipha, Md. A. K. Azad, Nazneen Ahmed Sultana, Sophi Hossain, Sanjida Haque (2014). Formulation and In-vitro evaluation of oral sustained release drug delivery system for Lamivudine matrix tablets using methocel K15M CR polymer. European Scientific Journal, ISSN (print) 1857-7881, Volume 10, Issue 24, Page No.: 351-363.
    2. Abul Khair, Mohammed Ibrahim, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Zilly Homa, Md. Ruhul Kuddus, Ridwan Bin Rashid and Mohammad Abdur Rashid (2014). Pharmacological Activities of Blumea lacera (Burm. f) DC: A Medicinal Plant of Bangladesh. British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, ISSN: 2231-2919, Volume 4, Issue 13, Page No.: 1677-1687.
    3. Md. Anisuzzaman, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Md. Ruhul Kuddus, Mohammad Abdur Rashid (2014). Pharmacological Activities of Senna obtusifolia Linn.: A Medicinal Plant of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal, ISSN: 0301-4606, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page No.: 182-186.
    4. Khair, M.A., Ahsan, Q., Kuddus, M.R., Rashid, R.B. and Rashid, M.A. (2014). Preliminary phytochemical screenings and pharmacological activities of Blumea lacera (Burn.f.). The Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci., ISSN 1022-2502, Volume 13, Page No.: 63-69.
    5. Mohammed Ibrahim, Tajmira Tarrannum, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Md. Ruhul Kuddus, Ridwan Bin Rashid and Mohammad Abdur Rashid (2014). Analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anxiolytic activities of Sarcochlamys pucherrima Gaudich. Caribbean Journal of Science and Technology, ISSN: 0799-3757, Volume 2, Page No.: 295-300.
    6. Mohammed Ibrahim, Tajmira Tarrannum, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Md. Ruhul Kuddus, Ridwan Bin Rashid and Mohammad Abdur Rashid (2014). Anti-diarrheal, anti-microbial and membrane stabilizing activities of Sarcochlamys pucherrima Gaudich. Caribbean Journal of Science and Technology, ISSN: 0799-3757, Volume 2, Page No.: 263-269.

    2013

    1. Md. Arafat Hossan, Mohammed Ibrahim, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Fahima Aktar, Md. Ruhul Kuddus, M. Mohi Uddin Chowdhury and Mohammad A. Rashid (2013). Pharmacological and Phytochemical Screenings of Ethanol Extract of Etlingera linguiformis (Roxb.) R.M.Sm. Growing in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal, ISSN: 0301-4606, Volume 16, Issue 1, Page No.: 33-37.

    2012

    1. Khan Md. Ahad Ali, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Prasanta Paul, Md. Hasanuzzaman, Ayesha Mahmood (2012). Antinociceptive activity of the ethanolic extract of Jasminum Scandens Vahl. International Research Journal of Pharmacy, ISSN: 2230-8407, Volume 3, Issue 3, Page No.: 128-131.
    2. Md. Torequl Islam, Mohammed Ibrahim, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, M. Mohi Uddin Chowdhury, Md. Aslam Hossain and Mohammad A. Rashid (2012). Phytochemical and Pharmacological investigations of Uraria lagopodies DC. and lobata L. Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci., ISSN: 1022-2502, Volume 11, Issue 1, Page No.: 65-69.
    3. Md. Armin Minhaz, Md. Mofizur Rahman, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Md. Habibur Rahman and Md. Raihan Chowdhury (2012). Enhancement of solubility and dissolution properties of clonazepam by solid dispersions. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, ISSN 2231-3621, Volume 2, Issue 1, Page No.: 57-65.
    4. Md. Armin Minhaz, Md. Mofizur Rahman, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Abul Bashar Ripon Khalipha and Mohammed Raihan Chowdhury (2012). Dissolution enhancement of poorly soluble drug by solvent evaporation method using hydrophilic polymer: A solid dispersion technique. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, ISSN 2305-0330, Volume 1, Issue 2, Page No.: 1-18.
    5. Md. Mofizur Rahman, Md. Rezaul Karim, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Abul Bashar Ripon Khalipha, Mohammed Raihan Chowdhury and Md Saifuzzaman (2012). Use of computer in drug design and drug discovery: A review. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, ISSN 2305-0330, Volume 1, Issue 2, Page No.: 1-21.
    6. Md. Mofizur Rahman, Abul Basar Khalphan, Amit Kumar Chaurasiya, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Zakaria Faruki, and Md. Jannatu Ferdaus (2012). Synergistic effects of disintegrants on release of poorly water soluble drug. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, ISSN 2305-0330, Volume 1, Issue 3, Page No.: 1-11.
    7. Mohammed Ibrahim, Joy Baura, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Torequl Islam, Zilly Homa, M. Mohi Uddin Chowdhury, Md. Aslam Hossain and Mohammad A. Rashid (2012). Preliminary phytochemical and pharmacological investigations of Alpinia conchigera Griff. and Plumago indical L. Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal, ISSN 0301-4606, Volume 15, No.1, Page No.: 153-157.

    2011

    1. Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Md. Mofizur Rahman, Mithilesh Kumar Jha, Ishtiaq Ahmed, Md. Mizanur Rahman Moghal, Md. Habibur Rahman (2011). Development and in-vitro evaluation of sustained release matrix tablets of salbutamol sulphate using methocel K100M CR polymer. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research, ISSN 0974–8232, Volume 2, Issue 3, Page No.: 567-576.
    2. Md. Mofizur Rahman, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Mithilesh Kumar Jha, Ishtiaq Ahmed, Md. Habibur Rahman (2011). Effect of mannitol on release of lamivudine sustained release matrix tablets using methocel K15M CR polymer. Inventi Impact Pharma Tech, ISSN 0976-3783, Volume 2, Issue 1, Page No.: 1-5.
    3. Md. Mofizur Rahman, Sayeed Hasan, Md. Ashiqul Alam, Sumon Roy, Mithilesh Kumar Jha, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Md. Habibur Rahman (2011). Formulation and evaluation of Ranolazine sustained release matrix tablets using Eudragit and HPMC. Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research, ISSN No: 0976-0350, Volume 1, Issue 5, Page No.: 172-177.
    4. A.K.M. Moyeenul Huq, Shihab Uddin Ahmed, Md. Qamrul Ahsan (2011). Design and in-vitro evaluation of compressed Kollidon® SR based Salbutamol Sulphate microcapsules: Effect of talc. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, ISSN: 0975-7384, Volume 3, Issue 1, Page No.: 14-23.
    5. Mohammad Ahad Ali Khan, Mohammad Toriqul Islam, Md. Ashikur Rahman and Qamrul Ahsan (2011). Antibacterial activity of different fractions of Commelina benghalensis L. Pelagia Research Library, ISSN: 0976–8688, Volume 2, Issue 2, Page No.: 320-326.
    6. Md. Mofizur Rahman, Mithilesh Kumar Jha, Md. Qamrul Ahsan and Taslima Begum (2011). Effect of Various Grades of Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose Matrix Systems as Oral Sustained Release Drug Delivery Systems for Ranolazine. IJPI’s Journal of pharmaceutics and Cosmetology, ISSN 2229–6832, Volume 1, Issue 2, Page No.: 81-92.
    7. Md. Mofizur Rahman, Sumon Roy, Sayeed Hasan, Md. Ashiqul Alam, Mithilesh Kumar Jha, Md. Qamrul Ahsan and Md. Jannatul Ferdaus (2011). Effect of mode of addition of disintegrants on dissolution of model drug from wet granulation tablets. International Journal of Pharma Science and Research, ISSN: 2229-6832, Volume 2, Issue 2, Page No.: 84-92.
    8. Md. Mofizur Rahman, Sumon Roy, Sreeda Das, Mithilesh Kumar Jha, Taslima Begum, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Md. Shariful Islam and Md. Selim Reza (2011). Evaluation of various grades of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose matrix systems as oral sustained release drug delivery systems. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, ISSN: 0975-1492, Volume 3, Issue 1, Page No.: 930-938.
    9. Md. Mofizur Rahman, Sumon Roy, Sreeda Chandra Das, Mithilesh Kumar Jha, Taslima Begum, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Md. Shaparan and Md. Selim Reza (2011). Formulation and evaluation of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose based matrix systems as oral sustained release drug delivery systems for ciprofloxacin hydrochloride. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, ISSN: 0976–044X, Volume 6, Issue 2, Page No.: 34-41.

Books

  • 1. Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Shahana Sharmin, Istique Ahmed. Sustained Release Tablet of Salbulamol Sulphate-Effects of Hydrophilic Polymers. Pharmacy LAP, LAMBERT Academic Publishing; ISBN: 978-3-659-22441-6. 2012.
  • 2. Sanila Showline Chowdhury, Md. Qamrul Ahsan, M. Mohiduddin Chowdhury. Phytochemical and Pharmacological investigation of acinidia deliciosa. LAP, LAMBERT Academic Publishing; ISBN: 978-620-2-51303-6. 2020.