Department of Pharmacy - University of Asia Pacific

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – 2018

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)

Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Technology (M.Pharm. Tech.) – Spring 2010

University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh

Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) – Fall 2008

University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh

Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy

Professional Experience

Coordinator, Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology Program

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

July 2024 – Present

Program coordination, curriculum oversight, and academic administration for the M. Pharm CPP program.

Assistant Professor

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

August 2021 – Present

Teaching and research in pharmaceutical sciences, student mentoring, and curriculum development.

Postdoctoral Fellow

Clinical Stem Cell and Cancer Research Center, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China

October 2019 – August 2021

Investigated functional roles of hepatic stem cells in liver development, regeneration, and tumorigenesis using GEMMs, organoid culture, and advanced immunostaining.
Managed mouse genotyping and colony administration for extensive genetic research programs.

Administrative Responsibilities (Current & Previous)

Office In-Charge, Research Ethics Committee, University of Asia Pacific (REC UAP) – January 2024 – present
Member, Scrutiny Committee, Institute for Research Innovation and Development (IRID), University of Asia Pacific – January 2024 – present
Member, Center for Research, Training, Testing, and Consultancy (CRTTC), Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific – January 2024 – December 2025
Member, Committee of Advanced Studies, Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific – January 2022 – present
Member, Lab Attendant Training and Calibration, Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific – January 2023 – present
In-Charge, Pharmacology Lab, Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific – January 2025 – present
In-Charge, Animal Research Lab, Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific – January 2022 – December 2024
Advisor, 45th Batch, Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific – January 2023 – December 2023
Advisor, 47th Batch, Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific – July 2024 – December 2024
Convener, Pharma Science Club (PSC), Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific – January 2023 – December 2025
Co-Convener, Pharma Science Club (PSC), Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific – January 2022 – December 2022
Member, PSAC, Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific – July 2023 – June 2024

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

Associate Member

Bone Metabolism Research Group, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)

Member

Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Society (BPS)

Teaching & Research Experiences

Courses Taught (B. Pharm)

Pathology
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Engineering-II

Pharmaceutical Packaging Technology
Introduction to Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Technology Lab-III

Courses Taught (M. Pharm CPP)

Advanced Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology Lab

Student Supervision for Projects & Thesis (2022–2025)

Project Supervision (Bachelor of Pharmacy): 25 students
Project Supervision (Master of Pharmacy): 45 students
Thesis Supervision (Master of Pharmacy, as Main Supervisor): 11 students

Research Interests

Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology

In vivo and in vitro pharmacological evaluation of natural products and drugs for metabolic and endocrine disorders

Regenerative Medicine & Wound Healing

Stem cell therapy, burn wound healing, liver regeneration, and tissue repair using nutraceuticals and stem cells

Metabolic & Endocrine Pharmacology

Obesity, diabetes, NAFLD, NASH, osteoporosis, PCOS – discovery of nutraceutical interventions

Stem Cell Biology & Organoid Technology

Hepatic stem cells in development, regeneration, and tumorigenesis; organoid culture and GEMMs

In Silico & Network Pharmacology

Molecular docking, MD simulations, network pharmacology, and computational drug discovery

Advanced Drug Delivery & Nanomedicine

Microspheres, nanoparticles, liposomes, nanoemulsions, and SEDDS for targeted therapy

Laboratory & Research Skills

Surgical & Animal Research Skills

Surgical Skills (Xenograft, Prostatectomy, Hepatectomy, Ovariectomy, Orchidectomy, organs dissection of embryo and adult mice)
Mouse colony management and genotyping
Special Mouse Breeding (Knock-in, Knockout)
Tissue processing (Frozen, Paraffin)
Tissue/cell dissociation and flow cytometry

Histopathology & Molecular Biology

Histopathological analysis (H&E, MTS, IHC, IF, FISH)
Biochemical and molecular techniques (ELISA Assay, Western blot, PCR and rtPCR)
Tissue recombination assay (Gene editing tools - CRISPR Technique)

Cell Culture & Drug Delivery Systems

Basic aseptic culture procedure, 2D adherent culture, 3D organoid culture, various organoid processing and assay
UV/VIS Spectrophotometry, Dissolution Test, HPLC, TLC assay
Advanced Drug Delivery System (ADDS): Microspheres, Nanoparticles, Liposomes, Nanoemulsion

Computational & Statistical Analysis

Computational analysis: MD simulation (Desmond), Docking analysis and Network Pharmacology (PyRx, PyMOL, Discovery, SwissADME, STRING, GO, KEGG, etc.)
Statistical analysis: SPSS

Funded Research Projects

Investigation of the Anti-Tumorigenic Effect of Afrormosin Loaded Nanoparticles on Chemically Induced Skin Carcinogenesis Model

IRID, University of Asia Pacific (UAP)

2025–2026 (1 year) | Budget: BDT 600,000 (≈ USD 5k)

Role: Co-Principal Investigator (Ongoing)

Development of Standardized Quality Grading System for Bangladesh Agarwood Based on Chemical Profiling and Chemometrics

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI), Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change

2025–2027 (2 years) | Budget: BDT 19,85,000 (≈ USD 16k)

Role: Co-Principal Investigator (Ongoing)

Investigation of the Neuroprotective Effects of Rhizoclonium riparium Extracts Through In Vivo and In Vitro Studies

IRID, University of Asia Pacific (UAP)

2025–2026 (1 year) | Budget: BDT 600,000 (≈ USD 5k)

Role: Principal Investigator (Completed)

Development of Anticancer Drug-Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles and In Vivo Assessment on Mice Model for the Effective Treatment of CLL or SLL

IRID, University of Asia Pacific (UAP)

2025–2026 (1 year) | Budget: BDT 600,000 (≈ USD 5k)

Role: Co-Principal Investigator (Completed)

The Effects of Ajwa Date (Phoenix dactylifera) Fruit Extracts on Obesity-Induced Metabolic Disorders in High-Carbohydrate High-Fat Diet-Fed Obese Rats

IRID, University of Asia Pacific (UAP)

2023–2024 (1 year) | Budget: BDT 300,000 (≈ USD 3.5k)

Role: Principal Investigator (Completed)

The Effects of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Extracts on Wound Healing Process in Ovariectomized Rat Model

IRID, University of Asia Pacific (UAP)

2023–2024 (1 year) | Budget: BDT 300,000 (≈ USD 3.5k)

Role: Co-Principal Investigator (Completed)

Research Patent

Medicament for wound treatment

Patent No. MY-187799-A

Investigators: Isa Naina Mohamed, Ahmad Nazrun Shuid, Nurul Yuziana Mohd Yusof, Shiplu Roy Chowdhury, Shihab Uddin Ahmad

Research Publications

Sefat Hasan Sumaiya, Sumiya Sharmin Mou, Nasiba Binte Bahar, Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Swarnali Islam, Md Elias Al-Mamun, Irin Dewan. (2026). Investigation of the in vivo antidiabetic effects of vildagliptin–fenugreek loaded liposomes by preventing GLP-1 and GIP degradation. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 16(03):175-186.

Shihab Uddin Ahmad*, Sharmin Akter, Keshob Kumer Ghose, Raisun Nesa Tahira, Waheeda Nasreen, Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan. (2025). Evaluation of Wound Healing, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Effects of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Extracts: In Vivo and In Vitro Approaches. Medicine and Health, 20(2): 546-561.

Sefat Hasan Sumaiya, Swarnali Islam, Md. Elias Ahmad, Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Al-Mamun, Sumiya Sharmin Mou, Irin Dewan. (2025). Investigation of Antihyperglycemic Activity of Vildagliptin and Trigonella foenumgraecum-Loaded Liposome Formulations. Medicine and Health, 20(1) (Suppl): 123.

Shihab Uddin Ahmad*, Razia Parvin, Farhana Tonny, Sharmin Akter, Lamia Alam. (2025). The Effects of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Extracts on Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in High Fat Diet-Fed Mice Model. Medicine and Health, 20(1) (Suppl): 117.

Shihab Uddin Ahmad*, Sharmin Akter, Lamia Alam, Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan, Ajoy Kumer. (2025). The Effects of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) on Diabetic Wound Healing Process in Excision Wound Model. Medicine and Health, 20(1) (Suppl): 116.

Taslima Jamal Urmi, Humayra Tasnim, Lamia Alam, Sharmin Akter, Shihab Uddin Ahmad*. (2025). Methanolic Extracts of Vitex peduncularis Mitigate Acute Kidney Disease in Experimental Mice Model. Medicine and Health, 20(1) (Suppl): 105.

Shira Aziz, Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Md Asaduzzaman. (2025). Formulation Development and Characterization of Valsartan Loaded Liposomal Gel for Topical Application to Excision Wound Animal Model. Medicine and Health, 20(1) (Suppl): 94.

Humayra Tasnim, Taslima Jamal Urmi, Sharmin Akter, Lamia Alam, Shihab Uddin Ahmad*. (2025). Hepatoprotective Effects of Methanolic Extracts of Rhizoclonium riparium (RR) on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Induced by High Fat Diet (HFD) in Mice Model. Medicine and Health, 20(1) (Suppl): 92.

Lamia Alam, Sharmin Akter, Humayra Tasnim, Shihab Uddin Ahmad*. (2025). Identification of Properties of Vitex peduncularis Methanolic Extract Against Neurodegenerative Disease. Medicine and Health, 20(1) (Suppl): 85.

Atiqah Azam, Shihab Uddin Ahmad*, Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan, Ajoy Kumer, Sanjit Dash, Shiplu Roy Chowdhury, Ahmad Nazrun Shuid, Isa Naina Mohamed. (2025). Wound-Healing Potential of Labisia pumila Extracts and Its Relationship with Phytochemical Contents: An In Vitro and In Silico Assessment. Journal of Herbal Medicine, 51, 101024.

Sharmin Akter, Shihab Uddin Ahmad*, Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan, Irin Dewan, Rumman Reza, Md Nazmus Samdani, Niaz Morshed, Md Selim Reza, Ajoy Kumer and Isa Naina Mohamed. (2025). Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking and Experimental Validation on Potential Application of Diabetic Wound Healing of Cinnamomum zeylanicum through Matrix Metalloproteinases-8 And 9 (MMP-8 And MMP-9). Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 2025(19): 1753-1782.

Amina Alam Kotha, Shihab Uddin Ahmad†, Irin Dewan, Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan, Fahad Imtiaz Rahman, Isa Naina Mohamed and Md Selim Reza. (2023). Metformin hydrochloride loaded mucoadhesive microspheres and nanoparticles for anti-hyperglycemic and anticancer effects using factorial experimental design. Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 2023(17): 3661—3684. (†co-first author)

AKM Moyeenul H, Md. Shaekh F, Wan Maznah W, Mohd Fadhlizil Fasihi Ma, Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Kamrul R, Saiful Nizam T. (2023). Antidiabetic Effect of Actinodaphne angustifolia and Profiling of Bioactive Metabolites using UPLC-QToF/ESI-MS Method. Medicine and Health, 18(1): 117-135.

XiBo Jing, Md Moklesur Rahman Sarker, Md Abu Jar Gifari, Md Rifat Alam Maruf, Safaet Alam, Farzana Khan, Mahfuza Afroz Soma, Md Sanower Hossain, Long Chiau Ming, Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Raquibul Hasan. (2022). Improvement of lipid profile and hepatic oxidative stress in high-fat-diet induced hyperlipidemic Swiss albino rats by Piper betle juice: evidences from in vivo and in silico studies. Cellular and Molecular Biology, 68(9): 1–13.

Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Atiqah Azam, Ahmad Nazrun Shuid and Isa Naina Mohamed. (2022). A Dose Optimization Study of Marantodes pumilum (Blume) Kuntze Extracts for Wound Healing Effect in Animal Model. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 21(3): 659-668.

Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Nor-Ashila Binti Aladdin, Jamia Azdina Jamal, Ahmad Nazrun Shuid and Isa Naina Mohamed. (2021). Evaluation of Wound-Healing and Antioxidant Effects of Marantodes pumilum (Blume) Kuntze in an Excision Wound Model. Molecules, 26(1), 228.

Syed-Badrul Syarifah-Noratiqah, Mohamed Siti Zulfarina, Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Syed Fairus, Isa Naina Mohamed. (2019). The Pharmacological Potential of Oil Palm Phenolics (OPP) Individual Components. International Journal of Medical Sciences, 16(5): 711–719.

Rashidi Mohamed Pakri Mohamad, Jaya Kumar, Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Isa Naina Mohamed. (2018). Novel Pharmacotherapeutic Approaches in Treatment of Alcohol Addiction. Current Drug Targets, vol: 19.

Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Ahmad Nazrun Shuid and Isa Naina Mohamed. (2018). Labisia pumila improves wound healing process in ovariectomized rat model. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, 13(1): 106-113.

Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Atiqah Azam, Ahmad Nazrun Shuid and Isa Naina Mohamed. (2018). Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Marantodes pumilum (Blume) Kuntze and Their Relationship with the Phytochemical Content. Records of Natural Products, 12(6): 518-534.

Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Atiqah Azam, Ahmad Nazrun Shuid and Isa Naina Mohamed. (2017). Phyto-estrogenic effects of Labisia pumila (kacip fatimah) for the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal diseases. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 16(2): 208-215.

A.K.M. Moyeenul Huq, Shihab Uddin Ahmad and 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, 3(1): 14-23.

A.K.M. Moyeenul Huq, Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Md. Mahbubur Rahman, S.M. Rahatul Islam and Reza-ul-Jalil. (2011). Preparation and In-Vitro Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Compressed Kollidon SR Based Salbutamol Sulphate Microcapsules: Effect of Pigments. Der Pharmacia Sinica, 2(2): 177-184.

* Corresponding author; † co-first author.

Conference Proceedings

Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Razia Parvin, Farhana Tonny, Sharmin Akter, Lamia Alam, Irin Dewan and Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan. Evaluation of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Extracts Effects on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in High Fat Diet-Fed Mice Model. Presented at the International Conference on Drug Discovery and Translational Medicine 2025 (ICDDTM’25), 26-27 November 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Oral Presentation)

Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Sharmin Akter, Lamia Alam, Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan, Ajoy Kumer. The Effects of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) on Diabetic Wound Healing Process in Excision Wound Model. Presented at the International Conference on Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences (ICPHS) 2024, 6-7 December 2024, Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Oral Presentation)

Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Ahmad Nazrun Shuid and Isa Naina Mohamed. The Effects of Marantodes pumilum (Blume) Kuntze on the Wound Healing Process in Excision Wound Model. Presented at the 34th International Conference on Natural Products (ICNP), 19-21 March 2018, Penang, Malaysia. (Oral Presentation)

Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Ahmad Nazrun Shuid, Isa Naina Mohamed. Evaluation of the Wound Healing Potential of Marantodes pumilum (Blume) Kuntze by In Vivo Animal Model. Presented at the 18th International Congress of International Society for Ethnopharmacology & the 5th International Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacology, India (ISE-SFEC 2018), 13-15 January 2018, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Oral Presentation)

Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Atiqah Azam, Ahmad Nazrun Shuid and Isa Naina Mohamed. Wound healing effects of Labisia pumila (var. pumila and var. alata) through in-vivo study in animal model. Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Advances in Medical Sciences (ICAMS), 19-20 April 2017, Putrajaya, Malaysia. (Oral Presentation)

Shihab Uddin Ahmad, Atiqah Azam, Ahmad Nazrun Shuid and Isa Naina Mohamed. Role of Labisia pumila (Kacip Fatimah) Phytoestrogens in the Prevention of Postmenopausal Diseases. Presented at the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Medical Sciences (ICAMS), 14-16 April 2015, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Poster Presentation)

Workshops & Professional Training

Workshops & Training Courses

Training on ‘Teaching for Active Learning (TAL)’ – The Foundation for Learning, Teaching and Research (fLTR), Bangladesh (8-10 June 2023).

Training on ‘Onsite Training Course in Laboratory Animal Science, ICDDRB-ARF’ – International Centre for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh (26-30 June 2022).

Workshop on ‘Developing a Protocol for Cochrane Systematic Review and Meta-analysis’ – UKM Medical Centre, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (24-26 April 2018).

UKM Multiplex Series Talk – Prima Nexus Sdn Bhd, Pharmacology Department, PPUKM (23 January 2018).

Workshop on Proteomic Advances Technology – Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, UKM (July 2017).

Workshop on Scientific Writing – Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, UKM (October 2016).

Workshop on Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – Evidence Synthesis Team, HCTM, Faculty of Medicine, UKM (22-23 October 2015).

Basic Immunohistochemistry (IHC) & Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) Workshop – Pathology Department, PPUKM, Malaysia (12-13 August 2015).

Workshop on Tricks to Manuscript Writing – International Conference on Advances in Medical Sciences (ICAMS), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (14 April 2015).

Introduction Workshop on Laboratory Animal Care and Management (IWLACM) – Laboratory Animal Resource Unit, Faculty of Medicine, UKM (27 November 2014).

Invited Speaker / Trainer

Invited Speaker – ‘Month-Long Training Workshop: Writing and Publishing Scientific Articles in International Journals’ – HealthMed Science, Bangladesh (27 October 2023).

Invited Speaker – ‘Stem Cell and Cancer Research’ seminar series – Clinical Stem Cell Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine affiliated Renji Hospital, China (18 April 2019).

Professional Training

Four-week industrial training at Incepta Pharmaceutical Ltd., Bangladesh (3 May 2009 – 30 May 2009) – pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, storage, packaging, and management.

Professional Registration

Registered Pharmacist (RPh) – Bangladesh Pharmacy Council (Registration No. A-5033).

Awards & Recognitions

Best Oral Presenter – 34th International Conference on Natural Products (ICNP 2018), Malaysia.

Silver Medal – Research and Innovation Category, International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX), Malaysia (2017).

Silver Medal – International Conference and Exposition on Inventions by Institutions of Higher Learning (PECIPTA), Malaysia (2017).

Online Presence

Scopus

ORCID

Dr. Shihab Uddin Ahmad

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – 2018

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Technology (M.Pharm. Tech.) – Spring 2010

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) – Fall 2008

Professional Experience

Coordinator, Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology Program

Assistant Professor

Postdoctoral Fellow

Administrative Responsibilities (Current & Previous)

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

Associate Member

Member

Teaching & Research Experiences

Courses Taught (B. Pharm)

Courses Taught (M. Pharm CPP)

Student Supervision for Projects & Thesis (2022–2025)

Research Interests

Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology

Regenerative Medicine & Wound Healing

Metabolic & Endocrine Pharmacology

Stem Cell Biology & Organoid Technology

In Silico & Network Pharmacology

Advanced Drug Delivery & Nanomedicine

Laboratory & Research Skills

Surgical & Animal Research Skills

Histopathology & Molecular Biology

Cell Culture & Drug Delivery Systems

Computational & Statistical Analysis

Funded Research Projects

Investigation of the Anti-Tumorigenic Effect of Afrormosin Loaded Nanoparticles on Chemically Induced Skin Carcinogenesis Model

Development of Standardized Quality Grading System for Bangladesh Agarwood Based on Chemical Profiling and Chemometrics

Investigation of the Neuroprotective Effects of Rhizoclonium riparium Extracts Through In Vivo and In Vitro Studies

Development of Anticancer Drug-Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles and In Vivo Assessment on Mice Model for the Effective Treatment of CLL or SLL

The Effects of Ajwa Date (Phoenix dactylifera) Fruit Extracts on Obesity-Induced Metabolic Disorders in High-Carbohydrate High-Fat Diet-Fed Obese Rats

The Effects of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Extracts on Wound Healing Process in Ovariectomized Rat Model

Research Patent

Medicament for wound treatment

Research Publications

Conference Proceedings

Workshops & Professional Training

Workshops & Training Courses

Invited Speaker / Trainer

Professional Training

Professional Registration

Awards & Recognitions

Online Presence