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Md. Monirul Islam

Md. Monirul Islam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at Noakhali Science and Technology University. He completed both his B.Pharm. and M.Pharm. in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology from the University of Dhaka. His research interests include molecular pharmacology, natural product biology, and applied microbiology.

Pharmacy

BIOGRAPHY

Md. Monirul Islam is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), Bangladesh. With a strong academic background and a growing research portfolio, he has established himself as a promising academic and researcher in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. He earned both his Bachelor of Pharmacy (Professional) and Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology from the University of Dhaka, graduating with an outstanding CGPA of 3.92 out of 4.00 in both degrees. Md. Islam began his academic career as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy at Northern University Bangladesh in September 2019, and was later promoted to Lecturer in November 2020. In January 2022, he joined NSTU as a Lecturer and was elevated to the position of Assistant Professor in January 2024. His research interests lie in the areas of Molecular Pharmacology, Natural Product Biology, and Applied Microbiology. He is particularly focused on exploring molecular mechanisms of drug action, identifying bioactive compounds from natural sources, and understanding microbial interactions in therapeutic contexts. Md. Islam has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed articles in reputable national and international journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing pharmaceutical knowledge through research and collaboration.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Natural Product Computational Biology Molecular Pharmacology

2018 - 2020

Master of Pharmacy

Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacology

University of Dhaka

2013 - 2018

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Professional)

Pharmacy

University of Dhaka

2010 - 2012

Higher Secondary Certificate

Science

Bogra Cantonment Public School & College

2005 - 2010

Secondary School Certificate

Science

Shahzadpur Pilot High School, Shahjadpur, Sirajganj

Last updated on 2026-07-19 15:15:56

Lecturer

Pharmacy, Noakhali Science and Technology University

2022-01-24 to
2024-01-23

Lecturer

Pharmacy, Northern University Bangladesh

2019-09-16 to
2022-01-23

2024-03-04

Computer Aided Drug and Peptide Design

Description: A three-day introductory course on molecular docking, peptide simulation, and drug design.

Organization: The Red Green Research Centre

2017-04-05

In plant training

Description: Pharmaceutical dosage form production, quality control, warehouse, and engineering

Organization: The Aristopharma Ltd.

2017-01-08

Hospital Training

Description: Observing the prescribing and therapeutics practice in a hospital setting.

Organization: Dhaka Medical College Hospital

Last Updated: 2025-10-10 12:42:11

2021-01-10

Emotional Intelligence in Classroom Teaching

Description: A day-long workshop for the teachers on the strategies to handle the students and become emotionally stable.

Organization: Northern University Bangladesh

Last Updated: 2025-10-10 12:47:40

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

1 Best Oral Presenter

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

Description: For outstanding oral presentation at 'International Conference on Life Sciences', organized by School of Life Sciences, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet.

2 R & D Project

Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Bangladesh

Description: Research & development project funding for carrying out a research project for the year 2024-'25

3 R & D Project

Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Bangladesh

Description: Research & Development project funding for carrying out a research project in the year 2023-'24

4 NST Fellowship for Masters Research

Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Bangladesh

Description: National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship for the master's thesis in the session 2019-'20 (Biological science group)

5 Govt. Scholarship for Honours Result

Secondary and Higher Education Division, Government of Bangladesh

Description: For excellent results in the Honours final examination in the 2017-'18 session.

2026

Journal

Phytochemical screening, psychopharmacological and memory-cognitive potentiality of the Stephania japonica methanolic extract: In vivo and in silico approaches

Authors: Maitry Das, Md. Mamun Or Rashid, Md. Monirul Islam, Md. Siam Hossain, Md. Monir Hossain, Md. Nazmul Hasan Zilani, Mohammad Salim Hossain

Journal: Journal of Research in Pharmacy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12991/jrespharm.1657514

2026

Journal

Bioactive Metabolites from Lactobacillus acidophilus-Fermented Products Mitigate Carbon Tetrachloride–Induced Liver Injury: Biochemical and In Silico Insights

Authors: Md Shariful Islam, Md. Monirul Islam, Abu Amer Hisham, SM Tanjil Shah, Md Arafat Al Mamun, Mohammad Salim Hossain

Journal: Current Developments in Nutrition

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2026.107648

2026

Journal

The interplay between gut microbiota metabolites and host body: Implications in health and disease

Authors: Md. Monirul Islam, Mohammad Sakib Hasan, Md. Abdur Rahman Ripon, Afra Islam Refa, Mahbuba Afrin Sworna, MD Tayef Hossain, Mareya Ferdush Shuha, Md. Min hajul Islam, Shabikun Nahar, Sumaiya Nasir Opsora, Mohammad Salim Hossain

Journal: Human Nutrition & Metabolism

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hnm.2026.200364

2026

Journal

Integrative computational analysis of dragon fruit phytochemicals targeting cancer, diabetes, and inflammatory pathways

Authors: Md. Monirul Islam, Amzadur Rahman Rakib, Akash Singha, Md. Tanver Hossain Rafi, Nigar Sultana, Ayan Bhowmik, Mohammad Salim Hossain

Journal: In Silico Research in Biomedicine

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.insi.2026.100305

2026

Journal

Unlocking the therapeutic potential of AMPs: From mechanism to future research approaches

Authors: Md. Monirul Islam, Fojla Rabby Shuvo, Sajib Kumar Yadab, Shah Md Muztahid Hasan Chowdhury, Umme Botul, Abu Amer Hisham, Moynul Hasan

Journal: The Microbe

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microb.2026.100715

2026

Journal

Lipocalin-type Prostaglandin D Synthase (L-PGDS) and its Association with Obesity and Inflammation

Authors: Md. Abdur Rahman Ripon, Md. Mahmodul Islam, Md. Monirul Islam, Md. Abdur Rahman & Mohammad Salim Hossain

Journal: Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12291-026-01434-4

2026

Journal

Assessment of Antioxidant and Neuroprotective Effects of Phyllanthus emblica Extract in a Reserpine-Induced Oxidative Stress Model

Authors: Sinthia Shahreen Bristy; Tanveer Akik Ibne Alam; Tousifa Marzan Tyfa; Marjia Sultana; Sujit Kumar Banik; Md. Monirul Islam

Journal: Natural Product Sciences

DOI: https://doi.org/10.20307/nps.2026.32.2.120

2026

Journal

Protective Effects of Mango Ginger (Curcuma amada Roxb.) Ethanol Extract Against Carbon Tetrachloride–Induced Toxicity: In vivo and in silico Evidence

Authors: Sagor Saha, Abu Amer Hisham, Md. Mahmodul Islam, Mohammad Salim Hossain, Md. Monirul Islam

Journal: Current Developments in Nutrition

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2026.109506

2026

Journal

Attenuation of Morphine-induced Memory Deficits by Celosia cristata Flower Extract: Behavioral and Computational Insights

Authors: Md. Al-amin Bepari, Md. Monirul Islam, Md. Siam Hossain, Md. Monir Hossain, Fahad Hussain, Md. Mamun Or Rashid

Journal: Journal of Psychiatric Research

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2026.08.012

2026

Journal

Bioactive compounds from Euphorbia tithymaloides methanolic extract exhibit neuropharmacological potential through binding with neural receptors

Authors: Abu Baker Seddique, Md. Siam Hossain, Md. Monirul Islam, Shaiful Islam, Md. Monir Hossain, Nazmus Sakib, Md. Nazmul Hasan Zilani, Md. Mamun Or Rashid

Journal: Pharmacological Research - Natural Products

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prenap.2026.100860

2026

Journal

Relation of Serum α-Amylase Level with Glycated Hemoglobin and Trace Elements in Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Authors: Dewan Ashik Mahmud, Md.Monirul Islam, Md.Moshiur Rahaman, Md.Abdur Rahman Ripon, Shamshad Begum Quarishi, Mohammad Salim Hossain

Journal: AACE Endocrinology and Diabetes

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aed.2025.12.015

2025

Journal

Artificial intelligence in health systems: A comprehensive review of opportunities and limitations

Authors: Md. Monirul Islam, Iqbal Mahmud, Sabrina Amin Shovon

Journal: Artificial Intelligence in Health

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36922/AIH025270059

2025

Journal

Modulation of adiposity and adipocyte inflammation by methanol extracts of Alpinia calcarata leaf in high-fat-diet induced-obese mice: Involvement of COX-2 and PPAR-γ

Authors: Imtiaz Ahmad, Maruful Hasan, Dipty Rani Bhowmik, Rahima Begum, Sourav Roy, Md Monirul Islam, Md Abdur Rahman Ripon, Mohammad Salim Hossain

Journal: Heliyon

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e41949

2025

Journal

Bioactive Compounds from Lactic Acid Bacterial (LAB) Fermented Products Modulate Metabolic Parameters and mRNA Expression of Adipogenic and Inflammatory Genes in Obese Mice

Authors: Abu Amer Hisham, Md. Monirul Islam, S. M. Tanjil Shah, Md. Arafat Al Mamun, Mohammad Salim Hossain

Journal: ACS Food Science & Technology

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.5c00087

2025

Journal

Synergistic effects of Corni fructus and atorvastatin on lipid metabolism, liver enzymes, and adipogenic gene expression in high-fat diet-induced obese mice

Authors: Dipu Rani Dey, Md. Monirul Islam, Abu Obyda, Mohammad Salim Hossain, Md Ariful Islam, Fahad Hussain

Journal: Food Bioscience

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2025.107854

2025

Journal

Modulating Obesity-Related Metabolic Dysfunction: Additive Effects of Rubi fructus Extract and Statin in Mice

Authors: Md Murad, Md. Monirul Islam, Nusrat Jahan Suchana, Md. Mamun Or Rashid, Firoz Ahmed, Fahad Hussain

Journal: Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prmcm.2025.100677

2025

Journal

Bioactive metabolites from endophytes: Focus on anticancer and antimicrobial potential

Authors: Md. Monirul Islam, Amzadur Rahman Rakib, Md. Raihan Mahmood, Akash Singha, Smrity Jahan, Nigar Sultana, Md. Tanver Hossain Rafi, Shiful Islam, Mohammad Alamin, Chayan Kuri, Salma Jafrin, Anik Saha

Journal: The Microbe

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microb.2025.100553

2024

Journal

Regulatory Roles of MicroRNAs in the Pathogenesis of Metabolic Syndrome

Authors: Md. Abdur Rahman, Md. Mahmodul Islam, Md. Abdur Rahman Ripon, Md. Monirul Islam & Mohammad Salim Hossain

Journal: Molecular Biotechnology

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12033-023-00805-z

2024

Journal

Antimicrobial peptides as therapeutics: Confronting delivery challenges to optimize efficacy

Authors: Fahim Asif, Sabbir Uz Zaman, Md. Kamrul Hasan Arnab, Moynul Hasan, Md. Monirul Islam

Journal: The Microbe

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microb.2024.100051

2024

Journal

In vivo Anti-Inflammatory and Antinociceptive Activity Evaluation of Brassica Rapa Ssp. Chinensis Ethanolic Extract with In Vitro Thrombolytic and Anthelmintic Activity Test

Authors: Md. Nurool Amin, Fahad Hussain, Md. Monirul Islam, Abul Kalam Lutful Kabir and Md. Mahmodul Islam

Journal: Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bpj/2886

2024

Journal

Investigating the Effects of Olanzapine in Changes in Metabolic Syndrome in High-fat diet-induced Obese Mice

Authors: Khadiza Begum, Md Abdur Rahman Ripon, Tabassum Akter, Md Monirul Islam, Rahima Begum, Mohammad Salim Hossain

Journal: Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/ PBR.10.4.1298.2

2023

Journal

Effect of charge on the antimicrobial activity of alpha-helical amphibian antimicrobial peptide

Authors: Md. Monirul Islam, Fahim Asif, Sabbir Uz Zam, Md. Kamrul Hasan Arnab, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Moynul Hasan

Journal: Current Research in Microbial Sciences

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crmicr.2023.100182

2023

Journal

Isolation of Antimicrobial Peptides (AMPs) From Different Sources: A Review

Authors: Md Monirul Islam, Sabbir Uz Zaman, Fahim Asif, Md Kamrul Hasan Arnab, Md Mostafizur Rahman, Moynul Hasan

Journal: Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bpj.v26i1.64224

2023

Journal

Risperidone upregulates the expression of adhesion molecules VCAM-I, and P-selectin in high-fat diet-induced obese mice

Authors: Tabassum Akter, Md. Monirul Islam, Khadiza Begum, Rahima Begum, Souraov Roy, Md. Abdur Rahman Ripon, Mohammad Tohidul Amin, Mohammad Salim Hossain

Journal: Journal of Affective Disorders Reports

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadr.2023.100583

2023

Journal

Gut microbiota in obesity and related complications: Unveiling the complex interplay

Authors: Md. Monirul Islam, Md. Mahmodul Islam, Md. Abdur Rahman, Md. Abdur Rahman Ripon, Mohammad Salim Hossain

Journal: Life Sciences

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2023.122211

2023

Journal

An Insight into the Structure-Activity Relationship of Antimicrobial Peptide Brevinin

Authors: Md. Kamrul Hasan Arnab, Moynul Hasan, Md. Monirul Islam

Journal: Jordan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35516/jjps.v16i4.1327

2023

Journal

Perception and Attitudes towards COVID‑19 Vaccination in Bangladesh: A Cross-sectional Analysis

Authors: Md. Monirul Islam, Abu Zobayed, Md Imran Nur Manik, Md Mahmodul Islam

Journal: Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjid.v10i2.70544

2022

Journal

In Vitro Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Thrombolytic Activities and Phytochemical Evaluation of Methanol Extract of the Ampelocissus Barbata (Wall.) Leaves

Authors: Md. Imran Nur Manik, Md. Hazrat Ali, Md. Monirul Islam, Abu Zobayed, Saadullah, Alam Khan, Fatema Tabassum and Furhatun-Noor

Journal: Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bpj/2426

2022

Journal

Analgesic and Sedative-Hypnotic Potentiality of Crude Methanolic Extract of Gomphandra tetrandra (Wall.) Sleumer Leaves

Authors: N M Mahmudul Alam BHUIYA, Md Forman HOSSEN, Md Monirul ISLAM, Moynul HASAN

Journal: Turkish Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4274/tjps.galenos.2021.09216

2025

Book Chapter

Book Name: Advances in Clinical Chemistry

Chapter Title: MicroRNAs in metabolic syndrome: Mechanisms, diagnosis, and therapy

Authors: Md. Abdur Rahman, Md. Mahmodul Islam, Md. Monirul Islam, Md. Abdur Rahman Ripon, Mohammad Salim Hossain

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.acc.2025.06.003

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Organic Pharmacy, Physical Pharmacy, Anatomy, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pathology

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Masters - 2021-22

Abu Amer Hisham

Officer, The Acme laboratories

Thesis Title: Effect of LAB-fermented products in adipocyte infalammation in HFD-induced obese mice