Professor
Dr. Abu Asad Chowdhury
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Faculty of Pharmacy
| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Molecular Cell Biology | Tottori University | Japan | 2012 |
| Masters | Life Science and Biotechnology | Shimane University | Japan | 2007 |
| Masters | Pharmacy | Dhaka University | Bangladesh | 1997 |
| Bachelor | Pharmacy | Dhaka University | Bangladesh | 1996 |
| H.S.C | Science | Notre Dame College, Dhaka Board | Bangladesh | 1993 |
| S.S.C | Science | Ideal School & college, Motijheel, Dhaka Board | Bangladesh | 1991 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | May 2018 | Present |
| Associate Professor | Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Apr 2014 | May 2018 |
| Assistant Professor | Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Sep 2010 | Apr 2014 |
| Lecturer | Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Mar 2005 | Sep 2010 |
| Assistant Professor | Dept. of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Sep 2004 | Feb 2005 |
| Lecturer | Dept. of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Nov 2003 | Aug 2004 |
| Lecturer | Dept. of Pharmacy, University of Science and Technology Chittagong | Chittagong, Bangladesh | Feb 2001 | Nov 2003 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Cellulose Chemistry | Modification of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) prepared from waste cotton and papers to meet to specifications of USP or BP and its application in drug formulation for direct compression technique. |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | MODIFICATION OF PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE PREPARED FROM WASTE COTTON AND ITS EVALUATION ON LOADING CAPACITY IN PREPARED TABLETS | Prof. Dr. Abu Asad Chowdhury | Md. Fazlul Karim Tipu | Cellulose Chemistry |
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| Masters | Synthesis of Microcrystalline Cellulose From Waste Cotton and Its Characterization | Dr. Abu Asad Chowdhury | Md. Yeunus Mian | Cellulose Chemistry |
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| Masters | Characterization and Application of Microcrystalline Cellulose Prepared from Cotton | Dr. Abu Asad Chowdhury | Sadia Afrin Bristi | Cellulose Chemistry |
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| Masters | Preparation of Microcrystalline cellulose from waste cotton and papers and modification of different physiochemical properties of the prepared MCC to use as directly compressible pharmaceutical excipient | Dr. Abu Asad Chowdhury | Nurul Islam Setu | Cellulose Chemistry |
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| Masters | Modification and Characterization of Physiocochemical and Tableting Properties of Microcrystalline Cellulose Prepared From Waste cotton | Dr. Abu Asad Chowdhury | Md. Riad Hasan Rana | Cellulose Chemistry |
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| Masters | Evaluation of Cardiovascular and Antimalarial Activity of Nigella sativa and Rauwolfia serpentina by in vivo and in vitro methods | Dr. Abu Asad Chowdhury | Anik Biswas | Cardiovascular Herbal drugs |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | ÓPreparation of Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) from waste cotton & papers, modification of different physicochemical properties of the prepared MCC to meet the specifications of United States Pharmacopeoia or British Pharmacopeoia and application of modified MCC in drug formulation by direct compression technique | Ministry of Education, BD | 01-07-2019 | 30-06-2020 | |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | Evaluation of anti-obesity effect of ethanol extract of Syzygium cumini and Dioscoria bulbifera plants with exploring the mechanism of action rat model | UGC | 01-07-2018 | 30-06-2019 |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
|---|---|
| No invited talk is found | |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh Pharmacy Council | Pharmacy Registration Licence (A Grade) | 2000 | Life Time |
| Journal Article | |
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| 1 |
Kawsar, M.H., Chowdhury, M.M., Chowdhury, A.A., Sayeed, A., Haque, T. and Rahman. S. : Invitro antibacterial and cytotoxic studies of Miliusatomentosa.,
Univ. Sci. Technol. Annu. , vol.10 , no.1 , pp.94-98 , 2004
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| 2 |
Sultana, N., Chowdhury, A.A.,, Chowdhury, J.A. and Kawsar, M.H. : Status of marketed amoxicillin trihydrate dry suspension in Bangladesh.,
Univ. Sci. Technol. Annu. , vol.9 , no.1 , pp.120-125 , 2003
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| 3 |
Chowdhur, N. R., Chowdhury, J.A.,, Chowdhury, A.A., Mazumder, M.E.H and Muhsin, M.D.A. : Antibacterial activity of the ethanol extract of Adhatodavasica Nees Leaf.,
Bangladesh J. Life Sci. , vol.15 , no.2 , pp.143-146 , 2003
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| 4 |
Chowdhury, A.A., Khan, O.F., Rahman, M.T. and Islam. M.S. : Cytotoxic and antitumor activity of Trema orientalis,
Dhaka Univ. J. of Pharm. Sci. , vol.1 , no.1 , pp.55-58 , 2003
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| 5 |
Rahman, M.T., Alimuzzaman, M., Ahmed, S. and Chowdhury, A.A : .Antinociceptive and antidiarrhoeal activity of Zanthoxylum rhesta,
Fitoterapia , vol.73 , pp.340-342 , 2002
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| 6 |
Hossain MS, Chowdhury JA, Kawsar MH, Bhuiyan MK and Chowdhury AA : In vitro release kinetics studies of diclofenac sodium from uncoated and coated matric tablets,
University of Science and Technology Annual , vol.8 , no.1 , pp.83-91 , 2002
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| 7 |
Rahman, M.S., Chowdhury, A.A, Chowdhury, J.A, Bhuiyan, M.K. and Kawsar, M.H. : Volume of eye drops in commercial ophthalmic formulations manufactured in Bangladesh,
Banglaangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal , vol.12 , no.4 , pp.33-34 , 2002
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| 8 |
Ullah, M.A., Islam, M.S., Rahman, M.T., Chowdhury, A.A and Ali, M. S. : Cytotoxic and analgesic activity of Acalypha indica,
Banglaangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal , vol.12 , no.4 , pp.29-30 , 2002
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| 9 |
Hossain, M.A., Chowdhury, J.A,, Chowdhury, A.A,, Ahmed, K.U, and Absar N. : Brine shrimp lethality bioassay of the lectins isolated from Mulberry seeds (Morus species),
Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal , vol.12 , no.3 , pp.5-7 , 2002
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | Monbukagakusho Scholarship (MEXT) | 2007 | Japan | For Conducting MS Research in Japan |
| International | Monbukagakusho Scholarship (MEXT) | 2005 | Japan | For Conducting Doctoral Research in Japan |
Name & designation
Dr. Abu Asad Chowdhury
Professor
Department
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Faculty of Pharmacy
Email
asaddg27@du.ac.bd
Phone
880-2-9661900-70