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Samiha Mehnaz

Samiha Mehnaz

Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy

Committed educator and academician with pharmaceutical industrial experience and research interests in drug formulation, phytochemistry, and plant-based therapeutics, delivering effective and impactful teaching.

mehnaz@uap-bd.edu
+880-2-58157091-4
6+
Years Experience
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M. Pharm
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Current Role

Academic Qualifications

Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Technology

University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh

2021

Bachelor of Pharmacy

University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh

2019

Professional Positions

Lecturer

Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh

January 2023 – Present

Delivering courses in pharmaceutical sciences and mentoring student research in drug formulation and phytochemistry.

Senior Executive, Sale Training Department

Nuvista Pharma Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh

September 2022 – December 2022

Developed and delivered training programs for sales teams in pharmaceutical products.

Executive, Quality Assurance

Synovia Pharma PLC., Gazipur, Bangladesh

April 2022 – September 2022

Ensured compliance with quality standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

Executive, Quality Assurance

Sanofi Bangladesh Limited, Gazipur, Bangladesh

May 2019 – March 2022

Oversaw quality assurance protocols to maintain product standards in pharmaceutical production.

Research Interests

Phytochemistry

Study of bioactive compounds from plants for therapeutic applications.

Pharmacology

Science of drug action on biological systems to assess efficacy and safety.

Infectious Disease

Research on causes, transmission, and treatment of diseases caused by pathogens.

Selected Publications

Mehnaz, S., Anjum, R., Mithila, F. R., Dewan, S. M. R., & Islam, M. R. (2024). The Current Pathogenicity and Potential Risk Assessment of Nipah Virus as Potential Cause of “Disease X”: A Narrative Review. Health Science Reports, 7(12), e70241.

Professional Affiliations

Academic Teaching

  • Pharmaceutical Packaging Technology (Pharm 457)
  • Pharmaceutical Microbiology II (Pharm 229)
  • Introduction to Pharmacy (Pharm 105)
  • Pharmaceutical Management (Pharm 305)
  • Pharmaceutical Technology III (Pharm 441)

Laboratory Instruction

  • Medicinal Chemistry I (Pharm 334)
  • Pharmaceutical Technology II (Pharm 342)

Leadership and Committee Involvement

University of Asia Pacific

  • Co-convenor, Pharma Science Club (2023–Present)
  • Convenor, Annual Report and Prospectus Committee (2024–Present)
  • Member, Routine Committee, Department of Pharmacy (2025–Present)

Professional Trainings

Leadership Training – Common Purpose, Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia

Participated in an international leadership development program focused on cross-boundary collaboration, decision-making, and global citizenship.

Training of Trainers (ToT) – Faith Bangladesh

Completed a professional training program designed to enhance instructional skills, curriculum delivery, and effective communication in academic and professional settings.

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