Md Kamaruz Zaman

Dr. Md Kamaruz Zaman is presently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University. He has more than 18 years of experience in teaching and research. He has published 89 research and review papers in various peer reviewed national and international journals. He is also credited with two edited books and three book chapters published by reputed international publishers. He also delivered invited lectures and presented research papers in various national and international Seminers/ Conferences. Recently he has carried out three months Post doctoral research at University of South Florida, Tampa, USA under DBT Overseas Associateship Programme (01March – 31May 2019). He has guided 5 research scholars for the award of Ph.D under Dibrugarh University.

EDUCATION

M. Pharm., Ph.D.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Herbal Drug Development, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Safety-efficacy assessment, and Quality control of Herbal Drugs

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Development and Optimization of PLGA-PVA Nanoparticles Encapsulating Silymarin for Pulmonary Delivery and TRPV4 Modulation
M Kumar, MK Zaman, P Niri, S Polopalli, P Adhikari, A Banerjee, A Kakati, ...
Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation 21 (4), 440 , 2026
2026
Development and validation of an enhanced resource efficient high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-evaporative light scattering detector (ELSD) method for determination …
P Das, D Goyary, MK Zaman, P Chattopadhyay, P Adhikari, S Polopalli, ...
Results in Chemistry, 103405 , 2026
2026
Indigenous knowledge on the use of medicinal plants against Malaria: a survey from Pranpri Langso, Karbi Anglong, Assam, India.
J Agrahari, MK Zaman, D Bora
2026
Ethnobotanical, phytochemical, and genetic perspectives on the conservation of Oroxylum indicum Linn
J Bharadwaj, J Agrahari, MK Zaman, B Neog
Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 73 (2), 113 , 2026
2026
Neuroprotective potential of Garcinia extracts against diabetic peripheral neuropathy: GC–MS profiling, network pharmacology, molecular docking, and in vitro studies
A Paul, M Kumar, D Sharma, KK Kırboğa, M Rudrapal, P Chowdhury, ...
3 Biotech 15 (12), 440 , 2025
2025
Citations: 1
Modulating appetite via GHS-R1a inhibition with fluoxetine HCl: from computational prediction to preclinical validation in food-restricted rats
P Das, A Garg, P Adhikari, MK Zaman, D Goyary, A Banerjee, S Polopalli, ...
Nutrire 50 (2), 89 , 2025
2025
Phytochemical profiling and anti-diabetic study of hydroalcoholic leaf extract of Swietenia macrophylla King
K Pandey, A Paul, M Kumar, D Tayeng, P Chattopadhyay, MK Zaman, ...
Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports 43, 102200 , 2025
2025
Citations: 1
HPTLC quantification of garcinol in three endemic Garcinia species of Assam, estimation of secondary metabolites and evaluation of in vitro antioxidant activity
A Paul, D Chetia, MK Zaman
Acta Chromatographica 37 (3), 267-275 , 2025
2025
Citations: 4
Carbon-based nanomaterials in colon cancer targeting
N Guha, MK Zaman
Nanocarriers Based Colon Targeting, 261-284 , 2025
2025
Baicalein: multiple pharmacological activities, pharmacokinetics, and clinical trials
A Paul, P Das, M Gogoi, MA Islam, S Das, MK Zaman
Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia 34 (6), 1233-1247 , 2024
2024
Citations: 17
Bioaccumulation of deltamethrin and piperonyl butoxide in Labeo Rohita fish
H Hazarika, MA Laskar, H Krishnatreyya, J Islam, M Kumar, K Zaman, ...
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 284, 116908 , 2024
2024
Citations: 8
Phytochemical Screening, HPTLC Fingerprinting and Evaluation of In Vitro Cytotoxic Activity of Stem Bark Extracts of O roxylum indicum (L.) Vent. Against Human …
S Gam, S Kumar, S Kushari, RS Dutta, H Sarma, A Paul, MK Zaman
Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry 39 (4), 565-571 , 2024
2024
Citations: 2
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray: An Assessment of Respiratory Health and its Management Following Accidental and Deliberate Exposures
P Patowary, MP Pathak, PA Barbhuiya, S Karmakar, P Chattopadhyay, ...
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry 24 (18), 1542-1556 , 2024
2024
Citations: 1
Computational Simulations Reveal the Synergistic Action of Phytochemicals of Morus alba to Exert Anti-Alzheimer Activity via Inhibition of Acetylcholinesterase and …
A Paul, JH Zothantluanga, G Rakshit, I Celik, M Rudrapal, MK Zaman
Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds 44 (5), 3476-3500 , 2024
2024
Citations: 14
Design, synthesis, molecular docking and pharmacological evaluation of some thiadiazole based nipecotic acid derivatives as a potential anticonvulsant and antidepressant agents
GK Singh, B Kumari, N Das, K Zaman, P Prasad, RB Singh
3 Biotech 14 (3), 71 , 2024
2024
Citations: 5
Development and validation of a high-performance thin-layer chromatography method for the quantification of α-mangostin in three lesser-known Garcinia species …
A Paul, N Gogoi, D Chetia, MK Zaman
JPC–Journal of Planar Chromatography–Modern TLC 37 (1), 39-48 , 2024
2024
Citations: 5
A review on various pathways of nerve cell damage in Alzheimer’s disease and role of medicinal plants of northeast India in its amelioration
R Kalita, N Guha, R James, MK Zaman
2024
Citations: 2
Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic Liver Diseases: Biochemical Aspects
K Zaman, P Patowary, A Paul, N Guha, M Gogoi
Current Trends in the Diagnosis and Management of Metabolic Disorders, 321-334 , 2023
2023
Nanodelivery of Polyphenols as Nutraceuticals for Neurological Disorders
A Paul, M Gogoi, K Zaman
Polyphenols: Food, Nutraceutical, and Nanotherapeutic Applications, 248-259 , 2023
2023
Citations: 1
Leucopaxillus giganteus
N GUHA, MK ZAMAN
Phytochemistry and Nutritional Composition of Significant Wild Medicinal and … , 2023
2023

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Mosquito repellents: An insight into the chronological perspectives and novel discoveries
J Islam, K Zaman, S Duarah, PS Raju, P Chattopadhyay
Acta Tropica 167, 216-230 , 2017
2017
Citations: 148
Protective effect of Corchorus olitorius leaves on sodium arsenite-induced toxicity in experimental rats
AK Das, S Bag, R Sahu, TK Dua, MK Sinha, M Gangopadhyay, K Zaman, ...
Food and chemical toxicology 48 (1), 326-335 , 2010
2010
Citations: 134
Research progress of capsaicin responses to various pharmacological challenges
P Patowary, MP Pathak, K Zaman, PS Raju, P Chattopadhyay
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 96, 1501-1512 , 2017
2017
Citations: 103
Curcuma caesia Roxb. and it’s medicinal uses: a review
S Das, P Mondal, MK Zaman
International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Chemistry 3 (2), 370-375 , 2013
2013
Citations: 77
Exploration of antioxidant, antidiabetic and hepatoprotective activity of Diplazium esculentum-A wild edible plant from North Eastern India
JA Junejo, G Gogoi, J Islam, M Rudrapal, P Mondal, H Hazarika, K Zaman
Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 4 (1), 93-101 , 2018
2018
Citations: 67
Antidiabetic activity of hydro-alcoholic stem bark extract of Callicarpa arborea Roxb. with antioxidant potential in diabetic rats
JA Junejo, M Rudrapal, LM Nainwal, K Zaman
Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy 95, 84-94 , 2017
2017
Citations: 65
Pharmacognostical evaluation of Zanthoxylum nitidum bark
S Bhattacharya, MK Zaman
Int J Pharm Tech Res 1 (2), 292-298 , 2009
2009
Citations: 59
Antidiabetic bioactive compounds from Tetrastigma angustifolia (Roxb.) Deb and Oxalis debilis Kunth.: Validation of ethnomedicinal claim by in vitro and in silico studies
JA Junejo, K Zaman, M Rudrapal, I Celik, EI Attah
South African Journal of Botany 143, 164-175 , 2021
2021
Citations: 56
Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical Studies on the Leaf and Stem Bark of Annona reticulata Linn.
K Zaman
Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 1 (5) , 2013
2013
Citations: 56
Antibacterial activity of stem bark and root of Indian Zanthoxylum nitidum
S Bhattacharya, MK Zaman, PK Haldar
Asian J Pharm Clin Res 2 (1), 30-34 , 2009
2009
Citations: 55
Comparison of hepatoprotective activity of Swertia chirayita and Andrographis paniculata plant of North–East India against CCl4 induced hepatotoxic rats
VK Verma, KK Sarwa, A Kumar, MK Zaman
journal of pharmacy research 7 (7), 647-653 , 2013
2013
Citations: 54
The fabrication and assessment of mosquito repellent cream for outdoor protection
H Hazarika, H Krishnatreyya, V Tyagi, J Islam, N Gogoi, D Goyary, ...
Scientific reports 12 (1), 2180 , 2022
2022
Citations: 53
A review in recent researches in Bhut jolokia and pharmacological activity of capsaicin
S Baruah, MK Zaman, P Rajbongshi, S Das
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research 24 (2 … , 2014
2014
Citations: 53
Antibacterial activity of trunk bark of Alstonia scholaris
A Hussain, MK Zaman, AM Ramteke
Asian J Pharm Clin Res 3 (4), 46-47 , 2010
2010
Citations: 50
Phytochemical constituents of some medicinal plant species used in recipe during'Bohag Bihu'in Assam
B Gogoi, K Zaman
Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2 (2) , 2013
2013
Citations: 47
An overview on medicinally important plant-Annona reticulata Linn
K Pathak, K Zaman
Int. J. Pharm. Pharm. Res 5, 299-30 , 2013
2013
Citations: 45
Protection against mosquito vectors Aedes aegypti, Anopheles stephensi and Culex quinquefasciatus using a novel insect repellent, ethyl anthranilate
J Islam, K Zaman, V Tyagi, S Duarah, S Dhiman, P Chattopadhyay
Acta tropica 174, 56-63 , 2017
2017
Citations: 42
Evaluation of hepatoprotactive activity of rhizomes of Costus speciosus (J Konig) Smith
B Bhuyan, K Zaman
Pharmacologyonline 3, 119-126 , 2008
2008
Citations: 40
Evaluation of physico-chemical properties and antibacterial activity of the essential oil obtained from the fruits of Zanthoxyllum acanthopodium DC. Collected from Meghalaya, India
M Majumder, HK Sharma, K Zaman, W Lyngdoh
TIC 1, e10 , 2014
2014
Citations: 39
Antihyperglycemic activity of Swertia chirayita and Andrographis paniculata plant extracts in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
VK Verma, KK Sarwa, K Zaman
Int J Pharm Pharm Sci 5 (3), 305-11 , 2013
2013
Citations: 38