Assistant Professor (Study Leave)
K. M. Yasif Kayes Sikdar
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology
Faculty of Pharmacy
Research profiles & links
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | Pharmaceutical Technology | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2014 |
| Bachelor | Pharmacy | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2013 |
| H.S.C | Science | Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2009 |
| S.S.C | Science | Jessore | Bangladesh | 2007 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UniMentor | The University of Western Australia | Perth, Western Australia | Jan 2025 | Present |
| Casual Teaching | The University of Western Australia | Perth, Western Australia | Jan 2024 | Present |
| Assistant Professor | University of Dhaka | Shahbagh, Nilkhet Road, Dhaka-1000 | Nov 2020 | Present |
| Lecturer | University of Dhaka | Shahbagh, Nilkhet Road, Dhaka-1000 | Sep 2017 | Nov 2020 |
| Lecturer | World University of Bangladesh | Panthapath, Dhaka | Mar 2017 | Sep 2017 |
| Senior Brand Executive | Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Tejgaon, Dhaka | Oct 2015 | Feb 2017 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Chemistry | The development and validation of analytical techniques such as HPTLC and HPLC, followed by their application in the identification and quantification of various molecules within complex matrices. |
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| Food Science | Food science draws from many disciplines such as biology, chemical engineering, and biochemistry in an attempt to better understand food processes and ultimately improve food products for the general public. As the stewards of the field, food scientists study the physical, microbiological, and chemical makeup of food. By applying their findings, they are responsible for developing the safe, nutritious foods and innovative packaging that line supermarket shelves everywhere. | |
| Drug Formulation | Development, formulation and evaluation of different dosage forms. | |
| Public Health | Public health is defined as the science of protecting the safety and improving the health of communities through education, policy making and research for disease and injury prevention. |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
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| No project/research supervision is found | ||||||
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | Solubility enhancement of poorly soluble rosuvastatin using polymers by solvent evaporation technique | Ministry of Science and Technology | 01-07-2020 | 30-06-2021 | N/A |
| Food Security and Safety | A study on quality evaluation and determination of possible adulterants in locally manufactured and commercially available palm oils in Bangladesh | Ministry of Science and Technology | 01-07-2019 | 30-06-2020 | N/A |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | Quality by Design (QbD) Approach for Formulation Development of Atenolol and Amlodipine Bilayer Tablets and Comparison of In-Vitro Dissolution with Reference Product | University Grant Commission Bangladesh and University of Dhaka | 01-08-2018 | 30-06-2019 | N/A |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
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| No invited talk is found | |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
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| 1 | UWA Society of Bangladeshi Culture (USBC) | Society Member | 2023 | Life Time |
| 2 | Dhaka University Pharmacy Alumni Association (DUPAA) | Alumni | 2015 | Life Time |
| 3 | A Grade Pharmacist of Bangladesh Pharmacy Council | Professional | 2015 | Life Time |
| Journal Article | |
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| 1 |
Md. Anisul Islam, Md. Mahbubul Alam, K. M. Yasif Kayes Sikdar and A. S. M. Monjur-Al-Hossain : Development and Characterization of a Combination Tablet Dosage Form Containing Sofosbuvir and Ribavirin Using Design of Experiments (DoE) Approach,
Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (impact factor:0.835) , vol.20 , no.1 , pp.121-133 , 2021
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| 2 |
Ashfia Tasnim Munia, K. M. Yasif Kayes Sikdar, Md. Anamul Haque, Mohammad Ashraful Islam and Md. Raihan Sarkar : Assessment of Bangladeshi People’s Knowledge, Awareness, Precautionary Behavior and Preventive Actions During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Survey,
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences (impact factor:0.28) , vol.17 , no.2 , pp.225-233 , 2021
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| 3 |
Md. Mizanur Rahman, Ashfia Tasnim Munia, K. M. Yasif Kayes Sikdar and Md. Raihan Sarkar : A cross-sectional study on current prescription trends and errors in outpatient department of a Bangladeshi secondary care district hospital,
Perspectives in Clinical Research (impact factor:1.21) , 2021
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| 4 |
Nazmus Saqueeb, Md. Mijanur Rahman, Ashfia Tasnim Munia and K. M. Yasif Kayes Sikdar : A cross-sectional study on prevalence of self-medication practice among the students of University of Dhaka,
International journal of pharmaceutical research (impact factor:0.282) , vol.13 , no.2 , pp.2371-2376 , 2021
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| 5 |
Md. Raihan Sarkar, K. M. Yasif Kayes Sikdar, A. S. M. Monjur-Al-Hossain and Nahid Sharmin : Improving the drug dissolution profile of poorly aqueous soluble lovastatin using hydrophilic polymers by solid dispersion and physical mixing techniques,
National Journal of Physiology Pharmacy and Pharmacology (impact factor:0.266) , vol.11 , no.2 , 2020
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| 6 |
M S H Khan, K. M. Yasif Kayes Sikdar, Nazmus Saqueeb, Md. Hemayet Hossain and Md. Raihan Sarkar : Quality evaluation and determination of heavy metal contents in palm oil,
Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research , vol.55 , no.4 , pp.301-310 , 2020
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| 7 |
M Shazzadul Islam, K. M. Yasif Kayes Sikdar and A. S. M. Monjur-Al-Hossain : Study on the Pattern of Antibiotic Use Including the Resistance Episodes in Bangladesh,
Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (impact factor:0.835) , vol.18 , no.2 , pp.135-143 , 2019
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| 8 |
K. M. Yasif Kayes Sikdar, Amlan Ganguly and A. S. M. Monjur-Al-Hossain : Estimation of Loss of Iodine from Edible Iodized Salt During Cooking of Various Bangladeshi Food Preparations,
Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (impact factor:0.835) , vol.15 , no.2 , pp.161-165 , 2016
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| 9 |
Md. Mahbubul Alam, Md. Shahidul Islam, K. M. Yasif Kayes Sikdar and A. S. M. Monjur-Al-Hossain : Formulation and Evaluation of Fixed-Dose Combination Immediate Release Tablets of Ibuprofen and Famotidine through Quality by Design Approach,
Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal , vol.24 , no.2 , pp.133-148 , 2021
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| 10 |
K. M. Yasif Kayes Sikdar, Ahad Ahmed, Md. Mahbubul Alam, Md. Raihan Sarkar and B. K. Sajeeb : Formulation and In-vitro Evaluation of Bilayer Tablets of Atenolol and Amlodipine,
Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal , vol.22 , no.2 , pp.153-169 , 2019
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| 11 |
K. M. Yasif Kayes Sikdar, Juhaer Anjum, Nasiba Binte Bahar, Maniza Muni, S. M. Rakibul Hossain, Ashfia Tasnim Munia and A. S. M. Monjur Al-Hossain : Evaluation of sleep quality, psychological states and subsequent self-medication practice among the Bangladeshi population during Covid-19 pandemic,
Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (impact factor:2.15) , vol.12 , no.October-December 2021 , pp.100836 , 2021
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | UWA School of Health and Clinical Sciences HDR Award for Research Outputs | 2025 | Australia | This award is an academic recognition presented to a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidate for outstanding research dissemination during their candidature. This award acknowledges exceptional research outputs — such as high-quality publications, conference presentations, patents or other scholarly products that demonstrate academic excellence, rigour and contribution to the School’s research culture. It highlights the importance the School places on impactful, well-communicated research achievements by its HDR students within the broader University research environment. |
| International | Convocation Postgraduate Research Travel Award | 2025 | Australia | The award was conferred to support participation in the 2025 Asian Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences (AFPS) Conference. |
| International | Postgraduate Award | 2022 | Australia | The award was conferred to support the pursuit of a Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of Western Australia. |
| National | National Science and Technology Fellowship | 2015 | Bangladesh | The fellowship was granted in recognition of the research conducted for the master’s thesis. |
| Local | Dhaka University Merit Scholarship | 2013 | Bangladesh | The merit scholarship was conferred in recognition of outstanding academic performance in the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) examination. |
Name & designation
K. M. Yasif Kayes Sikdar
Assistant Professor (Study Leave)
Department
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology Faculty of Pharmacy
Email
yasif@du.ac.bd
Phone
+8801515265573