Joushan Ara

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor with 12 years of experience in Pharmacy, specialising in natural product research, bioactive phytochemicals, and advanced drug delivery systems. Proven success in mentoring students, curriculum development, and high-impact research collaboration. Seeking to contribute expertise and foster academic excellence in pharmaceutical sciences.

[email protected] +88-01764654678 Chittagong, Bangladesh

Language

Skills

Work Experience

Quality Control Officer

Pharmik Laboratories Limited, Chittagong

Jul 2010 — Dec 2011Chittagong

Ensured compliance with quality standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing
Conducted analytical testing and documentation

Lecturer

Department of Pharmacy, USTC

Nov 2011 — Feb 2022

Delivered lectures on pharmaceutical sciences and research methodologies
Supervised student research projects and thesis

Assistant Professor

Department of Pharmacy, USTC

Feb 2022 — PresentCurrent

Conduct advanced research in natural products and drug delivery systems
Mentor graduate and Post graduate students and oversee laboratory projects
Contribute to curriculum development and academic committees
Examiner & Question Setter of different courses

Skills

Student research guidanceTeaching excellenceMentoring studentsStudent counseling

Education

Master of Pharmacy

University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC)

Jan 20113.89/4.00 (1st Position)

Bachelor of Pharmacy

University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC)

1st Class

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), Science

Bangladesh Mohila Samiti Girls' High School and College, Dampara, Chittagong

Sep 20043.60/5.00

Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Science

JamalKhan Kusum Kumari City Corporation Girls' High School

Jan 20044.13/5.00

Languages

English

Fluent

Awards

Special Research grant from MOST 2025

Polymorphism in the IL-17A gene and colorectal cancer susceptibility in population of Chattogram Division.

Research Grant (URC Call 2)

Functional evaluation of Lablab purpureus: In vitro, in vivo, and in silico approaches.

Research Grant (URC Call 3)

Mucoadhesive electrospinning for wound healing applications.

Professional Affiliations

Pharmacy Council Registration

A-3281

Member

Member of Central Admission Committee- USTC; Member of Program Self-Assessment Committee- IQAC; Member Secretary of Pharma debate Club-USTC

References

Md. Abdul Motaleb, Bhuiya

Associate Professor & Chairman, Department of Pharmacy, USTC

[email protected], +8801818104698, USTC

Md. Shahidul, Islam

Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy, USTC

[email protected], +88018155790740, USTC

Research Expertise

Natural Product Research

Isolation, characterization, and pharmacological evaluation of bioactive compounds.

Phytopharmacology

In vitro, in vivo, and in silico studies (anticancer, anticancer, antimicrobial).

Advanced Drug Delivery Systems

Nanoparticles, microspheres, transdermal delivery (TDDS), sustained-release formulations (SRDF).

Green Synthesis

Metal nanoparticles and their biomedical applications.

Publications

Evaluation of In Vitro and In Vivo Pharmacological Activity of Elatostema sessile With In Silico Approaches

Wiley, Food Science & Nutrition Journal

https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70052

Phytochemical and Ethnopharmacological Evaluations of Methanolic Extracts of Seed Coat of ManilkaraZapota: In-vitro & In-vivo Approaches

Am J Biomed Sci& Res. 2021 - 12(1). AJBSR.MS.ID.001701

10.34297/AJBSR.2021.12.001701

Green Synthesis of Phytochemical Nanoparticles and Their Antimicrobial Activity, A Review Study

Biomed J Sci& Tech Res 34(4)-2021. BISTR. MS.ID.005580

In-Vitro Antioxidant & Antifungal Activity Potential Evaluations of Methanolic Extract of Tridaxprocumbens(Linn.), a Phytochemical Screening

Austin J Clin Trials Open Access 2020; 2(1): 1002

http://www.austinpublishinggroup.com

Phytochemical and the Antibacterial, Antifungal and Cytotoxic Activities of Different Fractional Extracts of Alstoniascholaris

International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Biosciences Volume 7, Issue 1, 2020, PP 1-9 ISSN 2394-5893 (Online)

Evaluation of Sedative and Anxiolytic Activity of Methanolic Extract of Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet Seeds in Experimental Mice Model

European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 3(1), 77-83. Links: https://doi.org/10.9734/ejmp/2020/v3i113028

Cephoperazone with Antacid, Metal Interaction, Complexity and Exploration of Antimicrobial Activity

Biomed J Sci & TechRes 31(2)-2020. BJSTR. MS.ID.005081

In-Vitro Investigation of Cefibuten with Antacid and Metal Interaction, Complexity and Exploration of Antimicrobial Activity

J Drug Res Dev 6(1): doi.org/10.16966/2470-1009.151

Cell protection and antidiabetic activities of Crassocephalumcrepidioides(Asteraceae)Benf. S. Moore extract against alloxaninduced oxidative stress via regulation of apoptosis and reactive oxygen species (ROS)

Bahar et al. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2017) 17:179 DOI 10.1186/s12906-017-1697-0

Formulation and In-Vitro Evaluation of Gastro retentive Floating Drug Delivery System of MehbydrolinNapasidylate,-vol -05, Issue:04, 2017.291-303.ISSN 2277-7105.

Link: www.wjpr.net

Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of the Rhizomes of AlpiniaConchigera

2013 volume 13(1).ISSN Number: 2319-2119. Link: www.experimentjournal.com.

In-Vitro Cytotoxic Activity of Methanolic Extract of the Holarrhenaditidysentirica

volume 2 Issue 2.html, 2013 .ISSN Number: 2278-4136. Link: www.thepharmajournal.com

Antioxidant (In-Vitro) effect of Methanol & Petroleum Ether Extracts of the Aervalanata

volume 2 Issue 2.html, 2013, ISSN Number: 2277-7695, IC Journal ID: 7725. Link: www.thepharmajournal.com

Cytotoxic (In-Vitro) Effect of Methanol and Petroleum Ether Extracts of the Aervalanata

volume 2 Issue 1.html,2013 ISSN 2278-4136. Link: www.phytopjournal.com

In-vitro Antioxidant and Thrombolytic activity of Methanol extract of Sidacautca

volume 2 Issue 2.html,2013 .ISSN Number: 2278-4136. Link: www.thepharmajournal.com

Antioxidant (In-vitro) and Thrombolytic (In-Vitro) activity of Petroleum ether extract of Sidacautca

volume 2 Issue 1.html,2013. ISSN Number: 2277-7695, IC Journal ID: 7725. Link: www.thepharmajournal.com

Antibacterial Activity of Organic and Aqueous Extracts of HopeaodorataRoxb. Leaves and their Total Flavonoid Content

Microbiology Research Journal9(4): XX-XX, 2015, Article no.BM1918, ISSN: 2231-08