Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abu Bin Ihsan | Polymer Chemistry | Analytical Chemistry Award
Eastern University, Bangladesh
👨🎓Profiles
📚 Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. Abu Bin Ihsan embarked on his academic journey in Pharmacy at Khulna University, Bangladesh, where he developed an early fascination for material chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences. His undergraduate research focused on the “Kinetic investigation on the acid hydrolysis of bromazepam catalyzed by micelles of anionic surfactants” conducted at the Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka. He further pursued his Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm.) from the University of Development Alternative (UODA), achieving a CGPA of 3.56, and later earned his Ph.D. from Hokkaido University, Japan, under the prestigious MEXT scholarship. His doctoral research in polymeric biomaterials and supramolecular chemistry laid a strong foundation for his future innovations in pharmaceutical and biomedical science.
💼 Professional Endeavors
After returning to Bangladesh in 2021 following nearly 11 years of doctoral and postdoctoral research in Japan, Dr. Ihsan began his career as a senior consultant with JICA for healthcare project development in Bangladesh. He served as Chairman of the Department of Pharmacy at ASA University and later took the initiative to establish and lead the Department of Pharmacy at Eastern University (EU) as the Founding Chairperson. Under his leadership, the department received approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh (PCB) to launch its B.Pharm (Hons.) program, with enrollment capacity increasing from 30 to 50 students per semester within a year.
🧪 Contributions and Research Focus
Dr. Ihsan’s research is profoundly interdisciplinary, focusing on pharmaceutical chemistry, bioengineering, materials chemistry, nanochemistry, supramolecular systems, drug delivery systems, and functional biomaterials. He has worked extensively on hydrogels, polyampholytes, adhesive biomaterials, and collagen-based drug delivery systems. One of his major contributions includes the design of shear-induced adhesive materials, outperforming conventional fibrin glues and opening up prospects in stimuli-responsive bioadhesives.
🌍 Impact and Influence
Dr. Ihsan has published 25 original research articles, including in high-impact journals such as Nature Materials, where one of his articles became a Highly Cited Paper in materials science. He also contributed 3 book chapters, 2 review articles, and filed 1 patent. His research has accumulated 3,811 citations, showcasing the broad impact of his contributions on the global scientific community. His collaborative research with Japanese pharmaceutical industries has also resulted in novel drug formulations, some of which are under patent consideration.
📊 Academic Citations
With an impressive total impact factor of 191.375 and citations exceeding 3,800, Dr. Ihsan’s work has garnered international recognition. His research on polymeric hydrogels and biomaterials has not only been academically influential but also featured on journal covers and highlighted in Essential Science Indicators by Thomson Reuters.
🛠️ Technical Skills
Throughout his academic and research career, Dr. Ihsan has developed profound expertise in polymer synthesis, materials characterization, hydrogel design, micellar catalysis, drug delivery systems, and advanced analytical techniques. He has also mastered critical scientific tools and procedures necessary for biomaterials development and pharmaceutical applications.
👨🏫 Teaching Experience
As a dedicated educator, Dr. Ihsan emphasizes both theoretical and practical knowledge dissemination. At Eastern University, he played a pivotal role in curriculum development, infrastructure setup, and faculty recruitment. He initiated the establishment of nine laboratories, an animal house, a medicinal plant garden, a seminar library, and the Pharma Club, promoting both academic excellence and co-curricular engagement.
🌱 Legacy and Future Contributions
Dr. Ihsan envisions a holistic approach to pharmaceutical education in Bangladesh. He is working towards establishing a new Department of Public Health under the Faculty of Life Science at Eastern University. With his visionary leadership and cross-continental academic experiences, he is poised to drive innovation and excellence in health science education and research, contributing meaningfully to national development and global pharmaceutical advancements.
📖Notable Publications
Innovative approaches in bioadhesive design: A comprehensive review of crosslinking methods and mechanical performance
Authors: Asef Raj, Sabrina Sharmin, Safrin Jannat, Saika Ahmed, Abu Bin Ihsan
Journal: Biomaterials Advances
Year: 2025
Advanced Functional Polymers: Properties and Supramolecular Phenomena in Hydrogels and Polyrotaxane-based Materials
Authors: Abu Bin Ihsan, Abu Bin Imran, Md. Abu Bin Hasan Susan
Journal: Chemistry Africa
Year: 2023
Effects of Glycon and Temperature on Self-Assembly Behaviors of α-Galactosyl Ceramide in Water
Authors: Ryo Miyazaki, Mahmuda Nargis, Abu Bin Ihsan, Noriyuki Nakajima, Masahiro Hamada, Yasuhito Koyama
Journal: Langmuir
Year: 2021
Shear‐Induced Adhesion of Alternating Peptides Prepared by Ugi Four‐Center Three‐Component Reaction
Authors: Abu Bin Ihsan, Masataka Taniguchi, Yasuhito Koyama
Journal: Macromolecular Rapid Communications
Year: 2021
Thermoresponsive Structure and Dye Encapsulation of Micelles Comprising Bolaamphiphilic Quercetin Polyglycoside
Authors: Mahmuda Nargis, Abu Bin Ihsan, Yasuhito Koyama
Journal: Langmuir
Year: 2020
Effects of Sugar Chain Length of Quercetin-3-O-Glycosides on Micellization in Aqueous Media
Author: Abu Bin Ihsan
Journal: Chemistry Letters
Year: 2020