Curriculum Vitae of PROF. MOHAMMAD ABDUR RASHID, PhD, FRSC Former Dean (2003‐2010) Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka‐1000, BANGLADESH Former Scientist (1997‐2001) SAIC Frederick, National Cancer Institute‐Frederick, Maryland, USA Former Chairman (2009‐2012) Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh Tel: +88-02-9668573, +88-02-9675443 (home); +88-02-9661920-73, extn.- 8137, 8131 (work); Mobile: +88-01711-947741; Fax: +88-02-9667222; E-mail: < [email protected]> <[email protected]>; Address for Correspondence Mailings address Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, BANGLADESH. Permanent address Village- Shahar Bati, Post Office- Bhat Para Kuti, Upa- zilla- Gangni District- Meherpur, BANGLADESH. Field of Specialization Natural Products Chemistry (Pharmaceutical Chemistry). Research Interests 1. Isolation and characterization of bio-active compounds from medicinal plants, microbes and marine animals. 2. Application of modern NMR techniques to structural elucidation of organic molecules, with special emphasis to marine peptides and macrolides. 3. Synthesis of chemically unique and biologically interesting compounds and evaluation of their pharmacological activities. 4. In addition to the main stream research, my research interests are also extended to other aspects of natural product chemistry, evaluation of traditionally used medicines and their source Page 1 of 42 materials, chemical taxonomy of higher plants, insect control agents from plants, etc. Academic Qualification Exam. Passed Institution/Board/University Year Result B. Pharm. (Hons.) University of Dhaka, Bangladesh 1981* First class First M. Pharm. (Thesis) University of Dhaka, Bangladesh 1982** First class First Ph.D. University of Strathclyde 1992 Degree awarded Glasgow, U.K. *Exam. held in 1983; **Exam. held in 1985. Teaching positions at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (a) Lecturer January 11, 1987 to March 11, 1992. (b) Assistant Professor March 12, 1992 to March 4, 1996. (c) Associate Professor March 5, 1996 to March 6, 2002. (d) Professor March 7, 2002 to till date. Administrative positions in the University of Dhaka 1. Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka (December 21, 2003 to October 12, 2010). 2. Dean (acting), Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka (November 25, 2010 to March 12, 2011). 3. Acting Provost, Fazlul Huq Hall, University of Dhaka (August 22, 2003 to September 15, 2003). 4. Chairman, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka (April 24, 2009 to April 23, 2012)). 5. House Tutor, Fazlul Huq Hall (April 1995-November 1997 & from February 2002 to July 2007) to participate in the residential hall administration. Awards/ Fellowships/ Scholarships/Honors 1. Admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Soiety of Chemistry (FRSC) on April 24, 2015. 2. Elected as a member of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh from 2015. 3. Nominated as a Member of the Research Committee for School of Science at Katmundu University, Nepal for three years from 2015-2017. 4. Elected as a Fellow of the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences in the election of the fellows for the year 2011. 5. Received award for the best plenary lecture entitled “Phyto-pharmacological studies of some medicinal plants of Bangladesh with special emphasis to anti-diabetic drug discovery" in the International Conference on Diabetes Mellitus and Cancer (DIA-CAN'2012) held in Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India during December 14-14, 2012. 6. Received Ibrahim Memorial Gold Medal at the 46th Convocation of the University of Dhaka for the year 2003-2004 for outstanding contribution in scientific research. Page 2 of 42 7. Awarded Abdur Rob Chowdhury Memorial Gold Medal the 45th Convocation of the University of Dhaka for the year 2005-2006 for extraordinary research achievement in Biological Sciences. 8. Awarded BAS-Dr. M.O. Ghani Memorial Gold Medal for the year 2005 in recognition of significant contribution in the field of Natural Products Research. 9. Listed as one of the most productive leading scientists of the OIC member states in 2007-2008 (http://www.comstech.org) [with highest point among the listed scientists within University of Dhaka]. 10. Honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) by the Open International University of Complementary Medicines, Colombo, Sri Lanka in December 1996. 11. Young investigator’s prize for 1996 by the Third World Academy of Sciences/Bangladesh Academy of Sciences for significant contribution to Natural Products Chemistry. 12. Constant Outstanding Performance Awards (COPA) by the SAIC Frederick, NCI-FCRDC, USA for the period ending September 1998 and 1999. 13. Stelleta award for commitment and perseverance during postdoctoral research at the Laboratory of Drug Discovery Research and Development (LDDRD), NCI, NIH, USA. 14. Chancellor’s award given by the President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh 15. Muhit Khan’s award for outstanding result in the B. Pharm. (Hons.) examination. 16. Fogarty post doctoral fellowship by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) to work in the NCI’s anti-cancer and anti-HIV drug discovery programs. 17. Commonwealth Scholarship awarded by the Association of Commonwealth Universities tenable at the University of Strathclyde, U.K. for carrying out research leading to Doctor of Philosophy. 18. Awarded books by the University of Dhaka for credential results in both B. Pharm. (Hons.) and M. Pharm. examinations. 19. Also received scholarships at various levels of school, college and university education. Editorial /Editorial Advisory Board Memberships 1. Journal of Natural Products (ACS publications, USA) [http://pubs.acs.org/page/jnprdf/editors.html] 2. Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry (www.hindawi.com/journals/jamc/editors) 3. Advances in Pharmacological Sciences (www.hindawi.com/journals/aps/editors) 4. Executive Editor, Bangladesh National Formulary 2003 and 2005. 5. Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine, Korea (www.springer.com/biomed/journal/13596). 6. Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology 7. Current Pharma Research (India) 8. Journal of Pharmacy and Clinical Sciences (ANSI, Pakistan) 9. Journal of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences (ANSI, Pakistan) 10. International Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (IRJPS) 11. African Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry (www.academicjournals.org/ajpac/Editors.htm) Page 3 of 42 12. Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (India) 13. International Journal of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences (IJPMS) 14. Journal of Pharmacy and Nutrition Sciences (JPANS, Pakistan) 15. Pharma Scientists (India) 16. International Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Research (India) 17. Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences (Pakistan) 18. Former member- Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin 19. Executive Editor, Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal (www.bpj-bd.com) 20. The Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (www.banglajol.info/index.php/JPharma) 21. Former member- Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences 22. Stamford Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 23. Bangladesh Physiotherapy Journal 24. Journal of State University of Bangladesh Membership in various committees approved by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of People’s Republic of Bangladesh 1. Former member, Drug Appellate Committee 2. Former member, Essential Drug List Preparation Committee 3. Former member, Pricing of Medicines 4. Member, Advisory Committee for Herbal Medicines 5. Executive Editor, Bangladesh National Formulary 2003 and 2005. 6. Former member, Manual Preparation Committee for Herbal Medicine in Primary Health Care 7. Former member, Technical Sub Committee of Drug Control Committee 8. Former member, Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh 9. Former member, Accreditation and Education Committee, Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh 10. Former Convener, Community Pharmacy Committee, Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh. Reviewers of Scientific Journals J. Nat. Prod. (U.S.A.), Int. J. Pharm. (U.S.A.), Pharmaceutical Biology (U.S.A.), Jordan J. Pharm. Sci., Oriental Pharmacy & Experimental Medicine (Korea), Australian J. Chemistry, Molecules, Bangladesh Pharm. Journal, Dhaka University J. Pharm. Sci., The Dhaka Univ. J. Biological Sci., J. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Bangladesh J. Sci. Indust. Res., Bangladesh J. Bot., etc. Additional Professional and Administrative Responsibilities 1. Senate member, Khulna University (2004- 2011). 2. President, Dhaka University Club, July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010). 3. Former General Secretary (2002-2010), Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Society. 4. Member/Chairman of governing bodies of various medical & dental colleges and allied health science institutions, affiliated to the University of Dhaka. 5. Former Member of selection committees for teachers of various public & private universities and medical colleges. 6. Member of committee of courses and academic council of various universities. 7. Expert member for evaluation of Ph.D. thesis of local and foreign universities. Page 4 of 42 Professional attachment with Private Universities Honorary Advisor, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh and Visiting Professor, Stamford University Bangladesh. Memberships of Professional Societies American Society of Pharmacognosy (ASP) Dhaka University Teachers’ Association Phytochemical Society of Europe International Society of Ethnopharmacology Society of Ethnopharmacology,