Dr. Sharmin Akhter
Associate Professor
Professional Experience:
As a full-time faculty member
• 2nd August 2026 to Date: Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Bangladesh University, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207.
• 1st January, 2025 to 31st July, 2026: Coordinator (B. Pharm. Hons.), Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, BGC Biddyanagar, Chandanaish, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
• 1st July, 2022 to 31st July, 2026: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, BGC Biddyanagar, Chandanaish, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
• April 02, 2015 to 30th June, 2022: Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, BGC Biddyanagar, Chandanaish, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
• April 02, 2014 to 1st April, 2015: Teaching Assistant, Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, BGC Biddyanagar, Chandanaish, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
• June, 2012 to December, 2012: Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy (Diploma-in-Health Technology), Savar Medical Institute, B-3/1, Jaleshwar, Aricha Road, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
As an adjunct faculty member
• January 2013 to April 01, 2014: Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy (Diploma-in-Health Technology & Services), Daffodil Polytechnic Institute (Bangladesh Skill Development Institute), Shukrabad, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Conduct courses on:
• Pharmacology
• Pharmaceutical Analysis
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Anatomy
• Pharmaceutical Technology
• Cosmetology
• Pharmacy Practice
• Clinical Pharmacy
Academic Qualifications:
• Doctor in Philosophy (PhD), Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 2025
• MS in Pharmaceutical Technology (Thesis), The University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 2013
• B. Pharm. (Hons.), Gono Bishwabidyalay, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 2012
• H.S.C., Chittagong Board, Bangladesh. 2007
• S.S.C., Comilla Board, Bangladesh. 2005
Academic Reward and Scholarship Awarded:
• Obtained Junior Scholarship in 2002.
• Secured 1st position in Report Writing on Study Tour of Annual Cultural Program in Chittagong Govt. Women College in 2006
• Bangladesh Pharmacy Council (BPC) certificate as a Registered Pharmacist
Training Experiences:
1. Institute: The White Horse Pharmaceuticals, Rajfulbaria, Savar, Dhaka,
Training Course on: Production, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, Engineering, Administration, Product Management Department.
Duration: Nov. 15 to 30, 2011
2. Institute: THE ACME LABORATORIES Ltd., Dhamrai Plant, Dhamrai, Dhaka
Training Course on: Production, Product Development, Quality Operation Division (QA, QC, IPQC), Warehouse Dept, Marketing & Sales Division.
Duration: May 2 to 31, 2012
Skill:
• Statistical Analysis: Graph pad Prism, Design of Expert Software (DoE) and Biorender.
Participated Conference:
• International Conference on Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences (ICPHS 2024) organized by Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Held on 6-7 December, 2024). (Oral presentation).
• BSBMB-SABC-OMC International conference 2022, organized by Dhaka University. The theme of the conference is Molecules of Life for Sustainability. The Conference Venue is Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban at. (Held on 12- 13 November, 2022)
• 1st NCPS’ 2020 organized by Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, BGC Biddyanagar, Chandanaish, Chittagong. (Held on 29th January, 2020).
• 4th Young Scientist Congress 2019. (Young Scientists for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals) organized by Bangladesh Academy of Sciences (BAS) at the National Museum of Sciences and Technology, Agargaon, Dhaka. (Held on 13-15 December, 2019). (Poster presentation)
• BSBMB Conference 2019. (Life Sciences in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals); Jointly organized by The Bangladesh Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bangladesh and Dept. of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh, and (Held on 27-28 April, 2019).
• 16th Asian Chemical Congress (16ACC) –2016 (Chemistry for Humanity); Organized by Bangladesh Chemical Society (BCS) at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangladesh. (Held on 16-19 March, 2016). (Oral presentation)
Area of Interest
Research Interests-
• Research in the field of pharmaceutical sciences focusing on the development of advanced pharmaceutical technologies and delivery systems.
• Drug Delivery Technologies such as Solid Dispersion Drug Delivery Systems
(DDS) and Microencapsulation DDS.
• Pharmacology
• Toxicology
Research Work
As Principal Investigator-
1. Funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh (R & D Project 2025-2026)
Title of the research project: Pharmacological Screening of Glimepiride-Loaded Solid Dispersion in Fructose-Induced Diabetic Mice/Rat.
2. Funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh (R & D Project 2024-2025)
Title of the research project: Boosting Bioavailability: Cutting-Edge Solubility Enhancement Methods for Optimal Glibenclamide Delivery.
3. Funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh (Special Allocation 2022-2023)
Title of the research project: Development and Bioequivalence Study of Mouth Dissolving Tablets of Glimepiride.
4. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh (R & D Project 2021-2022)
Title of the research project: Enhancement of Dissolution Rate and Bioavailability of Poorly Water Soluble Drug Ibuprofen Using Solid Dispersion Technique.
5. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh (R & D Project 2019-2020)
Title of the research project: Formulation Development and In vivo Hypoglycemic Effect of
Glimepiride Solid Dispersion for Rapid Drug Action.
As Co-Worker:
1. Jahangirnagar University, Title of Research Work: Preparation and Evaluation of a Suitable Solid Dispersion-Based Mouth-Dissolving Tablet of Glimepiride, a Frequently Used Sulfonylurea Drug, For Its Better Performance in the Treatment of Type II Diabetes Mellitus.
Remarks: PhD Research work,
Supervisor: Professor Dr. Sukalyan Kumar Kundu, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Science, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka
2. The University of Asia Pacific, Title of Research Work: Comparative In Vitro Dissolution Study of Carbamazepine from Binary & Ternary Solid Dispersion.
Remarks: M. Pharm. Tech (Thesis)
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammad Fahim Kadir, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy, The University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka.
3. Jahangirnagar University, Title of Research Work: Toxicological study of Swietenia mahogany seed oil in Sprague-Dawley rats.
Remarks: B. Pharm (Project work)
Supervisor: Masum Shahriar, Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Science, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka
As Supervisor:
• Since April 2014, I have been supervising B. Pharm. (Hon’s.) students of 8th Semester at the Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh.
Research topics: Improvement of solubility and dissolution rate of the poorly water-soluble drug by Solid Dispersion Technique.
1. Sharmin Akhtera,b, Md. Salahuddinc, Md. Mahbubur Rahmand, Biddhuth Kumar Sarkara, Akser Alam Siddiqua Mayab, Md. Tazim Hasan Fahimb, Md. Sarowar Hossaine, Mostafizur Rahmanf, Sukalyan Kumar Kundua*. Development and QbD-Driven Optimization of Eudragit-Based Solid Dispersion Mouth-Dissolving Tablets of Glimepiride: Enhancing Solubility, Dissolution, and Bioavailability for Improved Diabetes Management. Springer Nature Link. AAPS PharmSciTech, 2026. (Under Review)
2. Sharmin Akhter & Md. Salahuddin et al (2026) Tim-3 blockades restore the immune function of Vγ9Vδ2 T cells during seasonal H1N1 influenza infection. Current Microbiology, Springer Nature. (Under Review)
3. Sharmin Akhter, Hazrat Ali Miah, Morjina Yeasmin Tamanna and Sukalyan Kumar Kundu. Formulation Design and Evaluation of Solid Dispersion Based Glimepiride Mouth Dissolving Tablets. BGC Trust University Journal. 2024, 07, 275- 293
4. Mozammel Haque, Md. Azizul Hoque, Umakanta Sarker, Mohammad Zakaria, Sharmin Akhter. Flower Morphology of Four Gladiolus Genotypes. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Crop Science and Technology. 2022, 11(2), 29-37.
5. Md. Azizul Hoque and A. S. M. Nahiyan and Sharmin Akhter. Potato: Home Storage and Disposal Pattern in Some Selected areas of Bangladesh. Research & Reviews: Journal of Crop Science and Technology (STM Journal). 2021, 10(2), 16-23.
6. Md. Azizul Hoque, Sharmin Akhter and A. S. M. Nahiyan. Disposal pattern of cold and home stored potato in selected areas of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research. 2021, 45(4).
7. Sharmin Akhter*, Aninda Kumar Nath, Anowara Jenny, Joysree Das, Muhammad Abdullah Al-Mansur, Aynun Nahar and Sukalyan Kumar Kundu. Preparation and in-vitro characterization of solid dispersion containing ibuprofen. Jagannath University Journal of Life and Earth Sciences. 2020, 6(1), 37-48.
8. Sharmin Akhter*, A. K. M. Saif Uddin, Aninda Kumar Nath, Md. Salahuddin, Mohammad Fahim Kadir, Md. Shahidul Islam. Preparation, physicochemical characterization and in-vitro dissolution studies of ketoprofen solid dispersion with PEG 6000 and HPMC 6 cps. Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal. 2020, 23(1), 44-53.
9. Bidduth Kumar Sarkar, Subrato Kumar Barman, Sharmin Akhter, Rahima Akter, Joydeep Das, Arghya Prosun Sarkar, Rabeya Akter and Sukalyan Kumar Kundu. Evaluation of in vitro anti diabetic activity of two mangrove plant extracts: Heritiera fomes and Sonneratia apetala. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2019, 8(6), 2376-2380.
10. Sharmin Akhter, Md. Rubel and Md. Shahidul Islam. In vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential evaluations of methanolic extract of Cassia Sophera L., a phytochemical screening. Journal of clinical trials and regulations (MAT Journal). 2019, 2 (1): 1-7.
11. Sharmin Akhter, A.K.M. Saifuddin, Mohammad Fahim Kadir and Md. Shahidul Islam. By Physical Mixing Method, Dissolution Improvement of Ketoprofen Using Various Excipients. University of Science and Technology Annual. 2019, 23 (1): 23-33.
12. Sharmin Akhter, Md. Salahuddin, Md. Sajjad Hossen, Muazzem Ahmed Sunny, Marzia Rahman Tona and Md. Shahidul Islam. By Solvent Evaporation method, In-vitro Dissolution Study of Glimepiride from Binary and Ternary Solid Dispersion Formulation. Journal of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Formulation. 2019, 1(2): 1-21.
13. Sharmin Akhter*, Md. Salahuddin, A.K.M. Saifuddin, Marufa Marium, Md. Bodrudoza Alam, Prakrety Chakrabarty, Saikat Barua and Mohammad Fahim Kadir. Formulation and evaluation of solid dispersion of an antiepileptic drug carbamazepine. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences. 2016, 11 (5): 61-68.
14. Sharmin Akhter*, A.K.M. Saifuddin, Sukalyan Kumar Kundu and Mohammad Fahim Kadir. In-vitro evaluation of binary and ternary carbamazepine solid dispersion. Asian-Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology. 2016, 1(2): 213-220.
15. Md. Shariful Islam, Sharmin Akhter and Md. Salahuddin et al. Early prevention and detection of cancer risk for low-income country data mining technology: Bangladesh perspective. Journal of Biochemistry and Physiology. 2016, 5(4):150.
16. Sharmin Akhter*, Jewel Barua, Md. Salahuddin, Rupantar Dey, Joysree Das, and Anowara Jenny. Comparative in-vitro dissolution study and infrared characterization of binary solid dispersion of diclofenac sodium. Asian-Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology. 2016, 1 (2):353-361.
17. Sharmin Akhter*, Aninda Kumar Nath, Jewel Barua and Rupantar Dey. Improvement of solubility and dissolution rate of Diclofenac sodium by solid dispersion technique using Polyethylene Glycol and Eudragit E-100. BGC Trust University Journal (Bangladesh). 2015, 2: 161-180.
Abstracts:
1. Sharmin Akhter, Sukalyan Kumar Kundu and Tazim Hasan Fahim. Development and Optimization of Glimepiride Solid Dispersion by Central Composite Design. ICPHS 2024. Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh. (*Oral Presenting Author)
2. Sharmin Akhter*, Md. Salahuddin, Aynun Binte, Anwar, Joysree Das, Jewel Mallick, Md. Hossen and Sukalyan Kumar Kundu. Preparation and in vitro characterization of solid dispersion containing Ibuprofen. 1st NCPS’ 20. BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong. SCPP 29. Page No- 44. (*Poster Presenting Author)
3. Aninda Kumar Nath, Anowara Jenny, Sharmin Akhter*, Syeda Ridita Sharif and Joysree Das. In-vitro interaction of Montelukast Sodium with Calcium Chloride (Fused) and its influence on protein binding of Montelukast Sodium at pH 7.4. 1st NCPS’ 20. BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong. SCPP 29. Page No- 44.
4. Sharmin Akhter*, Md. Salahuddin, Md. Hossen, Sukalyan Kumar Kundu and Aynun Binte Anwar. Comparative In-Vitro Dissolution study of an antidiabetic drug glimepiride solid dispersion formulation. 4th Young Scientist Congress 2019. Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Dhaka. (*Poster Presenting Author)
5. Sharmin Akhter*, Md. Salahuddin, Mithila Akter, Joysree Das, Anowara Jenny, and Jewel Mallick. (2019). Design and Characterization of aceclofenac solid dispersion containing PEG 6000 and Poloxamer 407. BSBMB Conference 2019.University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh. SCPP-12; Page No-058. (*Poster Presenting Author)
6. Sharmin Akhter, Joysree Das and Anowara Jenny. (2019). In-vitro interaction of Montelucast sodium with Zinc sulphate (anhydrous) at PH 7.4 and PH 2.4. BSBMB Conference 2019. (Life Sciences in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals). University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh. SFPP-3; Page No-093.
7. Sharmin Akhter*, Aninda Kumar Nath, Jewel Mallick and Jewel Barua. (2016). Infrared Characterization and In-vitro evaluation of Diclofenac Sodium Solid Dispersion. 16th Asian Chemical Congress (16ACC)-2016 (Chemistry for Humanity). Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh. MN-OP-04; Page No-219. (*Oral Presenting Author)
8. Jewel Mallick, Sharmin Akhter and Mohammad Hefajutur Rahaman. (2016). Performance of Electrolyte solution (Barrium Chloride) as a Cross Linking agent on the Sodium Alginate Based Diclofenac Sodium Beads. 16th Asian Chemical Congress (16ACC)-2016 (Chemistry for Humanity). Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka,Bangladesh. MN-OP-04; Page No-220
