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Dr. Motiur Rahman

Associate Professor

Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy

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Room no. 2A118, Building 23, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University

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Doctoral Student          1. Alwah R. Al-…

introduction/brief CV

Welcome to the academic website of Dr. Motiur Rahman, an esteemed researcher and scholar in the field of organic medicinal chemistry. Dr. Rahman, born in Rangpur, Bangladesh in 1977, has achieved remarkable academic milestones, including a BSc (Honors) in Chemistry and an MSc in Organic Chemistry from the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. He further pursued his passion for scientific exploration by obtaining a PhD in Pharmaceutical Science from the College of Pharmacy at Yeungnam University, Korea. Dr. Rahman's research interests encompass a broad spectrum of topics, including the synthesis and biological activities of natural and synthetic molecules, total synthesis, methodology development for organic reactions, bio-conjugates chemistry, host-guest chemistry, and heterocyclic chemistry. Recently, his research has expanded to encompass the intriguing field of drug metabolism. During his postdoctoral tenure at esteemed institutions such as Yeungnam University, Kyungpook National University, and UiTM Malaysia, Dr. Rahman made significant contributions to the field of organic medicinal chemistry. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at the College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dr. Rahman's research work has been published in prestigious journals including ACS Omega, Scientific Reports, JMC, BMC, EJMC, EJOC, Tetrahedron, and Molecules. His dedication, expertise, and profound contributions have elevated the field of organic medicinal chemistry. Explore this website to learn more about Dr. Rahman's research and academic journey.

areas of expertise

Organic Synthesis 

Anticancer Drug Development 

Chemical Biology

Drug Metabolism

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60. Alwah R. Alghamdi, Shofiur Rahman, Reem I. Al-Wabli, Maha S. Al-mutairi, A. F. M. Motiur Rahman* “Synthesis, Cytotoxicity and Photophysical Investigations of 2-Amino-4,6-…

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Invited Speaker* Towards Anticancer Therapeutics: Synthesis to Metabolic Profiling, 6th International Postgraduate Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences 2018 (IPOPS 2018), 13-16 Aug 2018, IMU…

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39. Alwah R. Al-Ghamdi, Reem I. Al-Wabli, Maha S. Al-Mutbiri and A. F. M. Motiur Rahman. Synthesis and Evaluation of N-Alkylated Derivatives of 2-Amino-4,6-diphenylnicotinonitrile as Potential…

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Welcome to the course on Principles and Advanced Topics in Heterocyclic Chemistry. This course delves into the fundamental principles and explores the latest advancements in the synthesis and…

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Welcome to the comprehensive course on Practical Bioanalytical Assays. This course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the practical aspects essential for conducting successful…

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Welcome to the comprehensive course on Drug Analysis, designed to equip students with the essential experimental tools required for this critical field. Through a series of carefully crafted…

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