Dr. Md. Qamrul Ahsan

Dr. Md. Qamrul Ahsan

Assistant Professor

Professional Bibliography

Currently Md. Qamrul Ahsan is an Assistant Professor in Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of
Science & Engineering, and Additional Director, IQAC, Southern University Bangladesh.
He has been working on isolation and structure elucidation of active components of the plant
extracts and biological fluids, Design, development and evaluation of the effects of different
polymers on drug release from various dosage forms, Evaluation of some local medicinal plants
as well as some toxic species from different areas of Bangladesh particularly for (in vitro and in
vivo) analgesic, antipyretic anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antioxidant, clotlysis activities etc.
He has been further interest on the formulation and evaluation of pharmaceutical dosage form.
He has been the member of Editorial Boards of international journals including International
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences. He is the member joint secretary of the
organization called Centre for Health Agriculture and Socio-economic Advancements
(CHASA), which was incepted in 2008 at Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh. His contributions to science
include publications in scientific journals, articles to local and international supports to scientific
community around the world. He has published 32 research articles and two books including
research papers in journals like Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacognosy & Photochemistry,
Clinical Research and Pharmacology.

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.

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

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

  • 2025

    1. Md. Qamrul Ahsan, Rateep Nasim, Md Talat Nasim, and SM Shahinul Islam (2025). Anti-inflammatory, analgesic & anxiolytic effects of crude extract and isolated bioactive fractional compounds from Pouzolzia sanguinea. MDPI Targets, Volume 3, Issue 11, Page No.: 1-15.

    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.