PERSONAL INFORMATION
Alternate Email :
aknajmi@gmail.com
Designation :
Professor
Department & School :
Department of Pharmacology School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Jamia Hamdard
Qualifications :
PhD (Pharmacology)
State Of Domicile :
Delhi
Research Thrust Areas :
Neuropharmacology Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disorders
Details Of Courses Taught
Pharmacology and related courses to B. Pharm., D. Pharm., M. Pharm Students and PhD scholars.
PUBLICATIONS
Google Scholar :Google Scholar Profile
Scopus Author ID : Scopus Profile
ORCID :ORCID Profile
VIDWAN :
BOOKS & BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED
Number Of Books Published By National Publisher :
Six
The Name Of The Publisher :
Number Of Books Published By International Publisher :
The Name Of The International Publisher :
Number Of Book Chapters In Edited Books Of National Publishers :
Four
The Name Of The Publisher:
SRS Health Publishers/Bentham Science Publishers
Number Of Book Chapters In Edited Books Of International Publishers :
The Name Of The Publisher :
RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONSULTANCY PROJECTS
Number Of Research Grants From Govt. Funding Agencies As PI/Coordinator :
|
S.No. |
Title |
Amount in Lakhs (Rs.) |
Funding agency |
Status |
|
1. |
In-silico Pharmacophore modeling and evaluation of potential cytotoxicity anti cancer and anti microbial activity of Caralluma arabica an Omani traditional medicine (as International Collaborator) |
51,950 (USD) |
The Research Council, Oman |
Ongoing |
|
2 |
Investigation of hepatoprotective activity of Unani Formulations with emphasis on alleviation of antitubercular drugs' induced hepatotoxicity: Elucidation of molecular mechanism |
32.23 |
CCRUM-EoI |
Ongoing |
|
3 |
Chronic Toxicity studies on some novel herbal unani formulations |
21.8 |
Consultancy Project CCRUM (AYUSH)
|
Completed |
|
4 |
Evaluation of gugulipid extract in animal model of focal cerebral ischemia in rats |
10.9 |
UGC-MRP |
Completed |
|
5 |
Preclinical Toxicity Studies (Acute, Subacute and Subchronic) on some novel unani formulations |
18.02 |
Consultancy Project CCRUM (AYUSH)- |
Completed |
|
6 |
Analysis of efficacy of in-vitro raised plant (Catharanthus roseus) extracts in protecting chemically induced carcinogenesis model in rats |
16.00 |
CCRUM (AYUSH)- EMR |
Completed |
|
7 |
Evaluation of a renin inhibitor on experimentally induced myocardial infarction and cardiac remodeling |
10.50 |
AICTE- CAYT |
CmpletedSoceity |
|
8 |
Investigation on protective effects of aliskiren on doxorubicin induced cardiotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. |
8.41 |
UGC |
Completed |
|
9 |
Development of herbal formulation from drugs used in unani system of medicine for Acne vulgaris |
12 |
CCRUM (AYUSH) |
Completed |
|
10 |
Pharmacological Investigations of Embelia ribes Burm (Vidanga) for anti obesity activity in rats |
20 |
CCRAS-AYUSH |
Completed |
|
11 |
Standardization and pharmacological studies on antiasthmatic and antiarthritic plant drugs used in Indian system of medicine |
15.00 |
CCRUM (AYUSH) EMR |
Completed |
|
12 |
Infrastructure Development |
14.40 |
DST-FIST |
Completed |
|
13. |
Hepatoprotective Effects of Jigrine |
00.16 |
UGC |
Completed |
Name Of The Agency And Amount Of Funding Generated :
AICTE/UGC/CCRUM/CCRAS/DST
Number Of Research Grants From Govt. Funding Agencies As Co-PI :
Name Of The Agency And Amount Of Funding Generated :
Number Of Research Grants From International And Private Sources As PI :
Name Of The Agency And Amount Of Funding Generated :
Number Of Consultancy Projects :
Name Of The Agency And Amount Of Funding Generated :
RESEARCH SUPERVISION
Number Of Master’s Theses/DissertationsGuided :
45
Number Of Ph.D. Guided :
12
Number Of Master’s Theses/DissertationsGuided :
25
Number Of Co-supervisorPhd :
14
PATENTS
Number Of Patents Granted :
Specify National/International :
Number Of Patents Applied For :
02
Specify National/International :
Indian Patent
PRESENTATIONS IN CONFERENCES AS SPEAKER/ RESOURCE PERSON
Number Of Presentations In National Or International Conferences In India :
>100
Please Specify Invited/Oral/Poster :
Invited/Oral/posters
Number Of Presentations In International Conferences Abroad :
Najmi AK, Khan V, Akhtar M, Pillai KK. Effect of Aliskiren on isoproterenol induced myocardial infarction in rats. Frontiers in CardioVascular Biology Congress 2012, LONDON, 29 March-01 April 2012. Cardiovascular Research 2012; 93(1):S106-107.
Received International Travel Grant from AICTE
Najmi AK, Rashikh MA, Ahmad SJ, Pillai KK, Akhtar M. Aliskiren protects rats from experimental cardiomyopathy. European Society of Cardiology Congress 2011, PARIS 27-31 August, 2011. European Heart Journal 2011; 32: 185.
Received International Travel Grant from UGC and ESC
Najmi AK, Zulfiqar N, Akhtar M. Protective effects of aliskiren in iso-induced post-mi cardiac remodelling in rats: oxidative stress and apoptosis. National Heart Association of Malaysia Annual Congress 2016, Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia
Received International Travel Grant from AICTE
Najmi AK, Ghimire M, Akhtar M, Husain S. Combination of Liraglutide and Canagliflozoin protect against STZ induced DBM. 5th Seoul International Congress on Endocrinology and Metabolism.(SICEM 2017), SEOUL, KOREA
Travel Grant from Korean Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Najmi AK, Husain S. Prevalence of anaemia among type-2 diabetes mellitus patients: A pilot study. 2018 Korean Society of Hematology International Conference and 59th Annual Meeting (ICKSH 2018),SEOUL, KOREA, 29-31 March, 2018
Received Travel Grant from Korean Society of Hematology
Najmi AK, Incidences of cancer prevalence in India. A case study from cancer registries of India. 2018 Korean Society of Hematology International Conference and 59th Annual Meeting (ICKSH 2019),SEOUL, KOREA, 14-16 March, 2019
Received Travel Grant from Korean Society of Hematology
Please Specify Invited/Oral/Poster :
Oral/Poster
NATIONAL AWARDS, HONOURS AND FELLOWSHIPS RECEIVED
Name Of The Award :
Received several awards for publications in high impact factor journals and highly cited papers from Jamia Hamdard (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
Listed in top 2% scientists of the world by Stanford University
Best Scientist in Pharmacology 2019 awarded by Idamas Learning Centre, Malaysia
Best Young Faculty Award 2014 awarded by Technology Achievements Awards Committee, India
Excellence in Research Award 2013 awarded by Academic Brilliance Awards Committee, India
Career Award for Young Teachers 2009-2010 awarded by AICTE, India
Uppsala Best Paper Award at Annual Conference-2009 of Society of Pharmacovigilance (India), held at Sirsa, India.
Scientist of the Year 2009 Award by National Environmental Sciences Academy, Delhi
Outstanding Faculty Award at King Abdul Aziz University, for the academic year 2007-2008.
Awarded Young Scientist of the year 2006 Award by NESA, Delhi
Granting Agency :
Year Of Award :
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS, HONOURS AND FELLOWSHIPS RECEIVED
Name Of The Award :
Outstanding Faculty Award at King Abdul Aziz University, for the academic year 2007-2008.
Best Scientist in Pharmacology 2019 awarded by Idamas Learning Centre, Malaysia
Granting Agency :
Year Of Award :
STAFF DEVELOPMENT/REFRESHER/SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME/WEBINARS ORGANIZED
Title :
- National Workshop cum Hand on training on Pharmacovigilance-Industry Practices held on 16 February, 2023 (Organizing Chairman)
- National Conference on Current Trends in Translational Medicine and Pharmacovigilance: Stress on Skill Development: 5-6 October, 2018. (Organizing Secretary)
- National Symposium on research Methodology on 7th March, 2018. (Organizing Secretary)
Duration :
Sponsoring Agency :
MEMBER(S) OF NATIONALCOMMITTEES
- Member: Preclinical Research Sub committee-CCRUM AYUSH
- Life member: Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments- India
- Life member: Society of Neurochemistry India
- Life member: Indian Atherosclerosis Society
- Life member: Indian Pharmacological Society (IPS)
- Life member: Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association (IPGA)
- Life member: Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI)
- Life member: Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA)
- Life member: Indian Hospital Pharmacists Association (IHPA)
- Life member: Society of Pharmacovigilance, (INDIA)
- Life member: Society of Biosciences, (INDIA)
MEMBER(S) OF INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEES
Member: ISPOR
ADMINISTARTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES/ PARTICIPATION IN COMMITTEES OF JAMIA HAMDARD
- Former Head, Dept. of Pharmacology, SPER, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
- President, Cricket Club, Jamia Hamdard
- Member, CAS promotion Committe for Profesors-JH
- Member selection Board for Ph. D. candidates of Dept. of Pharmacology, SPER.
- Coordinated Entrance Exams of Jamia Hamdard at oustation center
- Administrative work at the examination Department in Hamdard University.
- Administrative work at the faculty level.
- Formerly, Deputy Superintendent Examination, Faculty of Pharmacy, JH
- Formerly, Assistant Proctor, Jamia Hamdard
- Member, Departmental purchase committee
- Member, Public relations committee of university
- Formerly, Hostel Warden, Boys Hostel, Jamia Hamdard
- Formerly, member, sports committee of Hamdard University
- Formerly, member, Academic Council of Hamdard University
ANY OTHER
- Editorial Board member- Journal of Pharmacy and BioAllied Sciences
- Referee for Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Human and Experimental Toxicology, FCP, TMM, IJP etc.
- Resource Person/ Invited Speaker in Continuing Education Programme and Staff Development Programmes.
- Examiner / Paper setter at various Institutes / Universities imparting Pharmacy education for D. Pharm., M. Pharm. & B. Pharm. Pharm D Students.
- Conducted and supervised National GPAT exam as GPAT Representative
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Alternate Email :
aknajmi@gmail.com
Designation :
Professor
Department & School :
Department of Pharmacology School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Jamia Hamdard
Qualifications :
PhD (Pharmacology)
State Of Domicile :
Delhi
Research Thrust Areas :
Neuropharmacology Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disorders
Details Of Courses Taught
Pharmacology and related courses to B. Pharm., D. Pharm., M. Pharm Students and PhD scholars.
PUBLICATIONS
Google Scholar :Google Scholar Profile
Scopus Author ID : Scopus Profile
ORCID :ORCID Profile
VIDWAN :
BOOKS & BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED
Number Of Books Published By National Publisher :
Six
The Name Of The Publisher :
Number Of Books Published By International Publisher :
The Name Of The International Publisher :
Number Of Book Chapters In Edited Books Of National Publishers :
Four
The Name Of The Publisher:
SRS Health Publishers/Bentham Science Publishers
Number Of Book Chapters In Edited Books Of International Publishers :
The Name Of The Publisher :
RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONSULTANCY PROJECTS
Number Of Research Grants From Govt. Funding Agencies As PI/Coordinator :
|
S.No. |
Title |
Amount in Lakhs (Rs.) |
Funding agency |
Status |
|
1. |
In-silico Pharmacophore modeling and evaluation of potential cytotoxicity anti cancer and anti microbial activity of Caralluma arabica an Omani traditional medicine (as International Collaborator) |
51,950 (USD) |
The Research Council, Oman |
Ongoing |
|
2 |
Investigation of hepatoprotective activity of Unani Formulations with emphasis on alleviation of antitubercular drugs' induced hepatotoxicity: Elucidation of molecular mechanism |
32.23 |
CCRUM-EoI |
Ongoing |
|
3 |
Chronic Toxicity studies on some novel herbal unani formulations |
21.8 |
Consultancy Project CCRUM (AYUSH)
|
Completed |
|
4 |
Evaluation of gugulipid extract in animal model of focal cerebral ischemia in rats |
10.9 |
UGC-MRP |
Completed |
|
5 |
Preclinical Toxicity Studies (Acute, Subacute and Subchronic) on some novel unani formulations |
18.02 |
Consultancy Project CCRUM (AYUSH)- |
Completed |
|
6 |
Analysis of efficacy of in-vitro raised plant (Catharanthus roseus) extracts in protecting chemically induced carcinogenesis model in rats |
16.00 |
CCRUM (AYUSH)- EMR |
Completed |
|
7 |
Evaluation of a renin inhibitor on experimentally induced myocardial infarction and cardiac remodeling |
10.50 |
AICTE- CAYT |
CmpletedSoceity |
|
8 |
Investigation on protective effects of aliskiren on doxorubicin induced cardiotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. |
8.41 |
UGC |
Completed |
|
9 |
Development of herbal formulation from drugs used in unani system of medicine for Acne vulgaris |
12 |
CCRUM (AYUSH) |
Completed |
|
10 |
Pharmacological Investigations of Embelia ribes Burm (Vidanga) for anti obesity activity in rats |
20 |
CCRAS-AYUSH |
Completed |
|
11 |
Standardization and pharmacological studies on antiasthmatic and antiarthritic plant drugs used in Indian system of medicine |
15.00 |
CCRUM (AYUSH) EMR |
Completed |
|
12 |
Infrastructure Development |
14.40 |
DST-FIST |
Completed |
|
13. |
Hepatoprotective Effects of Jigrine |
00.16 |
UGC |
Completed |
Name Of The Agency And Amount Of Funding Generated :
AICTE/UGC/CCRUM/CCRAS/DST
Number Of Research Grants From Govt. Funding Agencies As Co-PI :
Name Of The Agency And Amount Of Funding Generated :
Number Of Research Grants From International And Private Sources As PI :
Name Of The Agency And Amount Of Funding Generated :
Number Of Consultancy Projects :
Name Of The Agency And Amount Of Funding Generated :
RESEARCH SUPERVISION
Number Of Master’s Theses/DissertationsGuided :
45
Number Of Ph.D. Guided :
12
Number Of Master’s Theses/DissertationsGuided :
25
Number Of Co-supervisorPhd :
14
PATENTS
Number Of Patents Granted :
Specify National/International :
Number Of Patents Applied For :
02
Specify National/International :
Indian Patent
PRESENTATIONS IN CONFERENCES AS SPEAKER/ RESOURCE PERSON
Number Of Presentations In National Or International Conferences In India :
>100
Please Specify Invited/Oral/Poster :
Invited/Oral/posters
Number Of Presentations In International Conferences Abroad :
Najmi AK, Khan V, Akhtar M, Pillai KK. Effect of Aliskiren on isoproterenol induced myocardial infarction in rats. Frontiers in CardioVascular Biology Congress 2012, LONDON, 29 March-01 April 2012. Cardiovascular Research 2012; 93(1):S106-107.
Received International Travel Grant from AICTE
Najmi AK, Rashikh MA, Ahmad SJ, Pillai KK, Akhtar M. Aliskiren protects rats from experimental cardiomyopathy. European Society of Cardiology Congress 2011, PARIS 27-31 August, 2011. European Heart Journal 2011; 32: 185.
Received International Travel Grant from UGC and ESC
Najmi AK, Zulfiqar N, Akhtar M. Protective effects of aliskiren in iso-induced post-mi cardiac remodelling in rats: oxidative stress and apoptosis. National Heart Association of Malaysia Annual Congress 2016, Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia
Received International Travel Grant from AICTE
Najmi AK, Ghimire M, Akhtar M, Husain S. Combination of Liraglutide and Canagliflozoin protect against STZ induced DBM. 5th Seoul International Congress on Endocrinology and Metabolism.(SICEM 2017), SEOUL, KOREA
Travel Grant from Korean Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Najmi AK, Husain S. Prevalence of anaemia among type-2 diabetes mellitus patients: A pilot study. 2018 Korean Society of Hematology International Conference and 59th Annual Meeting (ICKSH 2018),SEOUL, KOREA, 29-31 March, 2018
Received Travel Grant from Korean Society of Hematology
Najmi AK, Incidences of cancer prevalence in India. A case study from cancer registries of India. 2018 Korean Society of Hematology International Conference and 59th Annual Meeting (ICKSH 2019),SEOUL, KOREA, 14-16 March, 2019
Received Travel Grant from Korean Society of Hematology
Please Specify Invited/Oral/Poster :
Oral/Poster
NATIONAL AWARDS, HONOURS AND FELLOWSHIPS RECEIVED
Name Of The Award :
Received several awards for publications in high impact factor journals and highly cited papers from Jamia Hamdard (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
Listed in top 2% scientists of the world by Stanford University
Best Scientist in Pharmacology 2019 awarded by Idamas Learning Centre, Malaysia
Best Young Faculty Award 2014 awarded by Technology Achievements Awards Committee, India
Excellence in Research Award 2013 awarded by Academic Brilliance Awards Committee, India
Career Award for Young Teachers 2009-2010 awarded by AICTE, India
Uppsala Best Paper Award at Annual Conference-2009 of Society of Pharmacovigilance (India), held at Sirsa, India.
Scientist of the Year 2009 Award by National Environmental Sciences Academy, Delhi
Outstanding Faculty Award at King Abdul Aziz University, for the academic year 2007-2008.
Awarded Young Scientist of the year 2006 Award by NESA, Delhi
Granting Agency :
Year Of Award :
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS, HONOURS AND FELLOWSHIPS RECEIVED
Name Of The Award :
Outstanding Faculty Award at King Abdul Aziz University, for the academic year 2007-2008.
Best Scientist in Pharmacology 2019 awarded by Idamas Learning Centre, Malaysia
Granting Agency :
Year Of Award :
STAFF DEVELOPMENT/REFRESHER/SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME/WEBINARS ORGANIZED
Title :
- National Workshop cum Hand on training on Pharmacovigilance-Industry Practices held on 16 February, 2023 (Organizing Chairman)
- National Conference on Current Trends in Translational Medicine and Pharmacovigilance: Stress on Skill Development: 5-6 October, 2018. (Organizing Secretary)
- National Symposium on research Methodology on 7th March, 2018. (Organizing Secretary)
Duration :
Sponsoring Agency :
MEMBER(S) OF NATIONALCOMMITTEES
- Member: Preclinical Research Sub committee-CCRUM AYUSH
- Life member: Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments- India
- Life member: Society of Neurochemistry India
- Life member: Indian Atherosclerosis Society
- Life member: Indian Pharmacological Society (IPS)
- Life member: Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association (IPGA)
- Life member: Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI)
- Life member: Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA)
- Life member: Indian Hospital Pharmacists Association (IHPA)
- Life member: Society of Pharmacovigilance, (INDIA)
- Life member: Society of Biosciences, (INDIA)
MEMBER(S) OF INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEES
Member: ISPOR
ADMINISTARTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES/ PARTICIPATION IN COMMITTEES OF JAMIA HAMDARD
- Former Head, Dept. of Pharmacology, SPER, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
- President, Cricket Club, Jamia Hamdard
- Member, CAS promotion Committe for Profesors-JH
- Member selection Board for Ph. D. candidates of Dept. of Pharmacology, SPER.
- Coordinated Entrance Exams of Jamia Hamdard at oustation center
- Administrative work at the examination Department in Hamdard University.
- Administrative work at the faculty level.
- Formerly, Deputy Superintendent Examination, Faculty of Pharmacy, JH
- Formerly, Assistant Proctor, Jamia Hamdard
- Member, Departmental purchase committee
- Member, Public relations committee of university
- Formerly, Hostel Warden, Boys Hostel, Jamia Hamdard
- Formerly, member, sports committee of Hamdard University
- Formerly, member, Academic Council of Hamdard University
ANY OTHER
- Editorial Board member- Journal of Pharmacy and BioAllied Sciences
- Referee for Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Human and Experimental Toxicology, FCP, TMM, IJP etc.
- Resource Person/ Invited Speaker in Continuing Education Programme and Staff Development Programmes.
- Examiner / Paper setter at various Institutes / Universities imparting Pharmacy education for D. Pharm., M. Pharm. & B. Pharm. Pharm D Students.
- Conducted and supervised National GPAT exam as GPAT Representative