Dr. Samira Karim
Assistant Professor, BPharm UAP, MPharm UAP, MBA JU, PhD JU
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1326-3542
Avenue 6 Road & Lake Drive Road, Sector # 17/H,Uttara, Dhaka-1230
Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Samira Karim is an innovative pharmaceutical
researcher and educator specializing in pharmaceutics and therapeutic delivery
strategies. She earned her Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm, Honors) and Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) in Pharmaceutical Technology from
the University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, followed by a Master
of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management (HRM) from Jahangirnagar University, Savar,
Dhaka. She recently completed her Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD) in Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology from Jahangirnagar University,
Savar, Dhaka.
Her research focuses on the design and
development of diverse pharmaceutical dosage forms, with specialized expertise
in advanced drug delivery systems, driving novel approaches for precise and
effective treatment. In addition, Dr. Karim is actively engaged in the
isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants,
bridging natural products research with pharmaceutical applications. She
mentors students on research projects encompassing pharmaceutics,
phytochemistry, pharmacology, and comprehensive reviews on the diagnosis,
management, and treatment of human health diseases. Her scholarly work has led
to numerous publications in reputable national and international journals,
including Scopus-indexed platforms, reflecting her commitment to advancing
pharmaceutical sciences and promoting innovative research in drug delivery and
natural therapeutics.
As an Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmacy, World University
of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Dr. Karim continues to mentor future professionals and
drive impactful pharmaceutical research.
Education/Academic Qualification
Pharmacy, BPharm, Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka.
→ 2011
Award Date: 30 June, 2011
Pharmaceutical Technology, MPharm, Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka.
→ 2012
Award Date: 30 December, 2012
Human Resource Management (HRM), MBA, Faculty of Business Studies, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka
→ 2013
Award Date: 30 May, 2013
Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology, PhD, Department of Pharmacy, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka.
→ 2024
Award Date: 30 December, 2024
Research expertise keywords
Formulation
Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms
Drug Delivery Systems
Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology
Phytochemistry
Cross-sectional Study.
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Research output
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Books Chapter
2026
Labu, Z.K., Karim, S., Afroz, M., Batul, U.K., Akther, L., Rahman, M.T., Arifuzzaman, S. GC-MS based bioactive profiling of Phyllanthus niruri and its antibacterial potential through experimental and computational studies. PLOS ONE. 2026 (23 January); 21(1): e0340866.
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Labu, Z.K., Karim, S., Akter, R., Arifuzzaman, S., Hassan, M.H., Hasan, M.N., Rahman, A., Rahman, M.T., Rahman, M.A., Akhtar, A. Unlocking the phytochemical contents and therapeutic potential of Litsea monopetala leaves: Hypoglycemic and antibacterial activities. Pharmacological Research-Natural Products. 2026 (20 January); 10: 100527.
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2025
Rahman, M.T., Talha, M.A., Karim, S., Haque, M.F., and Labu, Z.K. Investigation of Prescribing Patterns and Rationality in Selected Hospitals of Dhaka city, Bangladesh: a Cross Sectional Study. Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2025 (December); 24(2): 187-196.
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Arifuzzaman, S., Labu, Z.K., Ani, B.D., Karim, S. Rahman, M.T. Methanolic crude extract of Litsea Monopetala leaves combats oxidative stress, clot formation, inflammation and stool frequency in animal model. PLOS ONE. 2025 (27May); 20(5): 1-15.
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Labu, Z.K., Karim, S.,Akter, R., Akter, M., Fatema, K., Laboni, F.R. (2025). Exploring the phytochemical contents and therapeutic potential of Ficus nervosa (L) leaves: focusing on the hemostatic and antibacterial activity. Discover Applied Sciences,7, 286.
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Labu, Z.K.,Karim, S.,Rahman, M.T., Hossain, M.I., Arifuzzaman, S., Shakil, M (2025). Assessment of phytochemical screening, antibacterial, analgesic, and antipyretic potentials of Litsea glutinosa (L.) leaves extract in a mice model. PLOS ONE,20(1), pp. 1-21.
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2021
Ivy, S., Penu, F, Laboni, F.R., Karim, S., R, M.H.O. Labu, Z.K. (2021). In-vitro determination of total phenolic and flavonoid content, and thrombolytic, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Abroma Augusta lnn. extract. Pharmacologyonline, 3, pp. 528-535.
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2018
Karim, S., Hasan, M.A., Julie, A.S., Laboni, F.R. and Labu, Z.K. (2018). A Glimpse of Mini Review on Ocular Drug Delivery System. Pharmacologyonline, 2, pp. 14-49.
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Uddin, J., Laboni, F.R., Karim, S. and Labu, Z.K. (2018). Potentiality of Crataeva nurvala bark in the management of thrombosis and membrane stabilization in the rural area, Bangladesh. Applied Medical Research, 4(1), pp. 5-11.
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Karim, S., Bosu, A., Biswas, A., Laboni, F.R., Julie, A.S. and R, M.H.O. (2018). Effect of Sodium Starch Glycolate on Formulation of Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Immediate Release Tablets by Direct Compression Method. Journal of Scientific Research, 10(1), pp. 31-38.
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2017
Uddin, J., Karim, S., Dwigbijoy, Hassan, M., Julie, A.S. and Labu, Z. K. (2017). In vivo hypoglycemic, antinociceptive and in vitro antioxidant activities of methanolic bark extract of Crataeva nurvala. Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, 5(11), pp. 496-500.
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Karim, S., Islam, M. S., Tasnim, Z., Laboni, F.R., Julie, A.S. and Labu, Z.K. (2017). Justification of Traditional Uses of Asparagus Racemosus (Shatavari) - A Miracle Herb. The Open Bioactive Compounds Journal, 4 (25 August), pp. 36-42.
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Laboni, F.R., Mahmud, S., Karim, S., Das, S. and Shahriar, M. (2017). Biological investigations of different leaf extracts of Litsea liyuyingi. Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 12(2), pp. 8-17.
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Laboni, F.R., Sultana, T., Kamal, S., Karim, S., Das, S., R, M.H.O. and Shahriar, M. (2017). Biological investigations of the ethanol extract of the aerial part (leaf) of Coccinia grandis L. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 6(2), pp. 134-138.
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Julie, A. S., Sultana, T., Laboni, F. R., Karim, S. and Labu, Z. K. (2017). In-Vitro Investigation of Biological Activity of Aerial Part of Syzygium Cumini. International journal of Applied Pharmaceutical and Biological Research, 2(2), pp. 34-38.
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Karim, S., Uddin, J., Laboni, F.R. and Labu, Z.K. (2017). Qualitative and quantitative biological analysis of leaves of Sesbania grandiflora. Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, 5(3), pp. 104-108.
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Jahan, K., Sultana, Z., Karim, S.,Ali, M.H. and Uddin, J. (2017). Enhancement of Dissolution Properties of Poorly Water-Soluble Drug Loratadine by Using Different Techniques of Solid Dispersion. World Journal of Science and Engineering, 2(1), pp.103-108.
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R, M.H.O., Islam, S., Laboni, F.R., Uddin, J., Karim, S., Ali, M.H. and Karim, N. (2017). Screening of Bioactivities of Methanol Extractives from Aerial Parts of Nayantara (Catharanthus roseus). World Journal of Science and Engineering, 2(1), pp. 71-80.
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Karim, S., Islam, S., Jahan, K., Ali, M.H., Deepa, K.N. and Shahriar, M. (2017). A Comparative Study between Market products and Immediate Release Loratadine Tablets Formulation using different Super disintegrants. International Journal of Pharmacy, 7(1), pp. 79-83.
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2016
Ali, M.H, Bhuiyan, M.A.,Reza, M.S. and Karim, S. (2016). Formulation and In vitro Evaluation of Oral Floating Tablets of Salbutamol Sulphate: Comparison with Effervescent Tablets. Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci, 15(2), pp. 203-208.
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Bioactivities and Chemical Profiling of Sesbania grandiflora (L.) Poir. Leaves Growing in Bangladesh
Laboni, F.R, Karim, S., Uddin, J. and Labu, Z. K. (2016). Bioactivities and Chemical Profiling of Sesbania grandiflora (L.) Poir. Leaves Growing in Bangladesh. Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci, 15(2), pp. 173-176.
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Rahman, T., Karim, S. and Labu, Z. K. (2016). Quantification of total tannin, flavonoid contents and pharmacognostic study of the seeds of Swietenia mahagoni (Linn.). Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, 4(12), pp. 961-964.
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Karim, S., Kawsar, M., Laboni, F.R., Julie, A.S., Uddin, J. and Labu, Z. K. (2016). Biological investigations of medicinal plants of Heliotropium indicum indigenous to Bangladesh. Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, 4(11), pp. 874-878.
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Bioactivities of ethanolic extract of eclipta alba leaves naturally growing in Bangladesh
Jui, S.J., Rahman, M.A., Julie, A.S., Karim, S. and Labu, Z. K. (2016). Bioactivities of ethanolic extract of eclipta alba leaves naturally growing in Bangladesh. World Journal of Science and Engineering, 1(1), pp. 47-54.
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Karim, S., Hossain, F., Uddin, J., Bhuiyan, M.A. and R, M.H.O. (2016). Formulation and in-vitro evaluation of aspirin sustained release tablet using hydrophilic polymers. World Journal of Science and Engineering, 1(1), pp. 39-45.
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2015
Karim, S., Bhuiyan, M.A. and Rana, M.S. (2015). Formulation and In vitro Evaluation of Glimepiride Sustained Release Tablets: Comparison with Immediate Release Tablets. Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal, 18(2), pp. 157-162.
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2012
Saha, B., Bhuiyan, M.A., Karim, S., Rishikesh. and Reza, M.S. (2012). Formulation and In Vitro Evaluation of Combined Omeprazole and Domperidone Maleate Sustained Release Tablet: Comparison with Immediate Release Tablet. Stamford Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5(1& 2), pp. 83-88.
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Supervised Work
2026
Prevalence, Awareness, and Determinants of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome among Private University Students in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Hasan Mohammed Ali Taha, 2026, (Unpublished)
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Undergraduate Thesis
A Concise Review on Kidney Stone
Mrst. Nilufa Yeasmin, 2026, (Unpublished)
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Undergraduate Thesis
Development and Evaluation of Sustained Release Matrix Tablets of Rosuvastatin Calcium using Different Polymers
Md. Elias Khan Babu, 2026, (Unpublished)
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Undergraduate Thesis
2025
Formulation Development and In Vitro Evaluation of Rosuvastatin Calcium Sustained Release Matrix Tablets using Methocel K 15 MCR
Arobi Akter Soua, 2025, (Unpublished)
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Master's Thesis
Multifactorial Determinants of Colon Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study on Dietary, Genetic, and Environmental Factors in Urban and Rural Areas
Shawon Islam Polash, 2025, (Unpublished)
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Undergraduate Thesis
2024
Formulation and Evaluation of Clonazepam Immediate Release Tablets Using Kollidon CL as Superdisintegrant
Md. Abdullah Sarker, 2024, (Unpublished)
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Formulation, Preparation and Characterization of Immediate Release Clonazepam Tablets
Sraboni, 2024, (Unpublished)
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Formulation Design, Development and Evaluation of Immediate Release Rupatadine Tablets
Sidratul Muntaha Ritu, 2024, (Unpublished)
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Rupatadine Immediate Release Tablets: Formulation and In Vitro Characterization
Shakil khan, 2024, (Unpublished)
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Participations
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Project
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Awards
2022
WUB Grant Research
Dr. Samira Karim (Recipient), 2022
Research Grant, Bangladesh
2018
National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship
Dr. Samira Karim (Recipient), 2018
Fellowship, Bangladesh
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Membership
World University Pharmacy Club (WUPC) Member
Dr. Samira Karim (Member), → ...
Institutional Membership
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University/College
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Pharmacy
Registered Pharmacist (A-6543) of Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh Lifetime Member
Dr. Samira Karim (Lifetime Member), → ...
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Pharmacy
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Certifications
2011
In-Plant Training Active
Popular Pharmaceuticals PLC, Dhaka, Issued: 2011
Industrial Training Certificate
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Industrial Training in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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