Dr. Reatul Karim is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at North South University, Dhaka. He has a robust academic and reseach foundation that includes a Doctorate in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Liège (Belgium) and Doctorate in Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology from the University of Angers (France) (via the prestigious NanoFar Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate program), and Masters by Research in Drug Delivery Systems from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow (UK). Dr. Karim brings extensive academic experience to this role, having previously held faculty positions in several renowned universities in Bangladesh. In addition to his academic roles, he also has industrial experience from his tenure at Novartis Bangladesh Ltd., where he specialized in pharmaceutical process validation.

Dr. Karim has extensive expertise in nanomedicine and targeted drug delivery systems. His research has primarily focused on the design and evaluation of nanocarriers for the treatment of cancer and other challenging medical conditions. He also performs research in the field of public health. His research is widely recognized, with numerous publications in high-impact, Scopus-indexed journals and active participation in international conferences. His work spans topics such as the functionalization of lipid nanocapsules, tumor-targeted drug delivery, the pharmacological effects of natural compounds, and public health. He has secured several competitive research grants, including the Erasmus Mundus Fellowship, Fonds Léon Fredericq Grant, and support from the NSU CTRG and pharmaceutical companies like Beximco and Nuvista Pharma. He is also an active member of various professional and alumni organizations, contributing to both national and international scientific communities.