Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Dr. Sina Matalqah
Assistant Professor
Major: -pharmacy -pharmaceutics and Nanotechnology
Department: Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology Department
Faculty: Faculty of Pharmacy
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COURSES TAUGHT
- pharmaceutics 1
- pharmaceutics 2
- Pharmaceutical technology
- Graduation Research Project
- Practical Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacy Legislation and Orientation
- Practical physical pharmacy
ACADEMIC RANKS
| Rank | University | Country | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Al-ahliyya Amman University | Jordan | 2021 |
QUALIFICATION
| Degree | Institute | Specialization | Country | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phd | University of Jordan | pharmaceutics and nanotechnology | الأردن | January / 2021 |
| Masters Degree | Jordan University of Science and Technology | PHARMACY | الأردن | April / 2000 |
| Bachelors Degree | Jordan University of Science and Technology | PHARMACY | الأردن | February / 1997 |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Job Title | Institute | Time Period |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor in Faculty of pharmacy | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | September / 2021 - January / Present |
| the Head of the Northern District Warehouses /Procurement and Supply Directorate/Ministry of health | Ministry of Health | September / 2020 - September / 2021 |
| Chief pharmacist at medical and medical consumables purchasing department, Jordan Ministry of Health, 2009-2020. | Ministry of Health | October / 2009 - December / 2020 |
| Pharmacist at Princes Basma Hospital, Jordan Ministry of Health, 2004-200 | Ministry of Health | July / 2004 - September / 2009 |
| Pharmacist at Al-Mahmoud Pharmacy, Irbid, Jordan. | Ministry of Health | August / 1998 - July / 2004 |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Drug delivery using nanoparticle-based approach to overcome drug resistance
- synthesis on new derivatives of chitosan to be loaded with a therapeutic agents
- preparation and evaluation of crude extract loaded metal nanoparticles.
- Using different methods to improve solubilization of poor water soluble drugs and further to improve its bioavailability
- preparation and characterization of silver nanoparticles loaded with crude extract
RESEARCHES AND PUBLICATIONS
- HUSSEIN S. JANABI, ZAINAB LAFI , SINA MATALQAH (2025) HPLC METHOD DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION FOR METFORMIN AND PHENYL BUTYRIC ACID AND IN VITRO EVALUATION OF THEIR PEGYLATED LIPOSOMAL FORMULATION AGAINST COLORECTAL CANCER International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics, Vol 17, Issue 3, 2025
- Sina Matalqah , Zainab Lafi, Aya Y. Al-Kabariti (2025) A Recent Review of PLGA-PEG Hybrid Nanoparticles for Anticancer and AntiInflammatory Applications Jordan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume 18, No. 1, 2025
- Ahmed Naji Alfalahi , Sina M. Matalqah , Reem Issa , Hala I. AL-Daghistani, Anas Abed (2025) Evaluation of Cytotoxicity and Antibacterial Activity of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles using Hedera helix extract. Jordan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume 18, No. 2, 2025
- Zainab Lafi, Sina Matalqah, Ebaa Abu-Saleem, Nisreen Asha, Hala Mhaidat, SherineAsha, Lara Al-Nashash, Hussein S Janabi (2025) Metal–organic frameworks as nanoplatforms for combination therapy in cancer treatment Medical Oncology, 42 (1), 1-16
- Hala I Al-Daghistani, Sina M Matalqah, Khalid A Shadid, Lubna F Abu-Niaaj, Sima Zein, Raeda M Abo-Ali (2025) Quorum Quenching of P. aeruginosa by Portulaca oleracea Methanolic Extract and Its Phytochemical Profile Pathogens, 2025, 14(2), 163;
- Sina Matalqah, Zainab Lafi, Qasim Mhaidat, Nisreen Asha, Sara Yousef Asha (2025) Applications of machine learning in liposomal formulation and development’ Pharmaceutical Development and Technology, 1-18
- Sina Matalqah, Zainab Lafi, Sara Yousef Asha (2024) Hyaluronic Acid in Nano pharmaceuticals: An Overview Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 46(9), 10444-10461
- Mohammed Alkhadhrh, Reem Issa, Lidia Kamal Al-Halaseh, Lilian Alnsour , Ahmad Alsarayreh Yaseen Al Qaisi, Sina M. Matalqah ,Safwan Aladwan (2024) Investigating the inhibitory effects of carotenoids-fortified Helix aspersa slime on oxidative stress, collagenase and tyrosinase enzyme activities Journal-of-Cosmetic-Dermatology, 2024;00:1–10.
- Israa Hamid Al-Ani, Mohammad Hailat, Dina J Mohammed, Sina Mahmoud Matalqah Alaa Azeez Abu Dayah, Bashar JM Majeed, Riad Awad, Lorena Filip, Wael Abu Dayyih (2024) Development and Evaluation of a Cost-Effective, Carbon-Based, Extended-Release Febuxostat Tablet Molecules, 2024, 29(19), 4629
- Mustafa Ayesh, Israa Al-Ani, Naeem Shalan, Fatima Tawfiq,Sina Matalqah, Enas Daoud, Randa Atwan, Bayan Abdul Majeed, Rolla Alshalabi, Wael Abu Dayyih (2023) Formulation and Evaluation of Metformin -Vildagliptin Combination as Oral Dispersible Tablets Al-balqaa Journal for Health and Applied Science , Vo.2 No.1 2023
- Zainab Z. Zakaraya, Lina AlTamimi, Sina Matalqah, Wael Abu Dayyih, Randa Atwan, Enas Daoud1, Wala'a Al-safadi 1, Laila Al Omari, Aseel Aburumman, Mohammed Hamad (2023) Serum Lipids, Lipoproteins, Lipid Cardiovascular Indices and Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-Gamma Among Non-Diabetic and Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats with Various Interventions Journal of Carcinogenesis, Vol. 22 No. 2 (2023)
- Rawan Karaki, Mohammad Hailat, Israa Al-Ani, Zainab Zakaraya, Lina N.Tamimi, Sina M. Matalqah, Rehan Al-Kasasbeh, Wael Abu Dayyih, & Mohammed Hamad. (2023) Effects of Liquorice Juice on the Pharmacokinetics of Esomeprazole Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology,, Vol. 30 No. 3 (2023): JPTCP
- Rawan Karaki, Wael Abu Dayyih, Mohammad M. Hailat, Mohammed Hamad, Lina N. Tamimi, Rehan Al-Kasasbeh, Israa Al-Ani, Zainab Zakaraya, Sina M. Matalq, & Mohammad Abu Assab. (2023) Evaluation of Naproxen and Esomeprazole in Bulk and Pharmaceutical Tablets Dosage Form by RP-Chromatography Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology,, Vol. 30 No. 5 (2023)
- Wael Abu Dayyih, Ammar A. Rasras, Dr. Mohammad Hailat, Dr. Rawan Alkaraki Dr. Ahmad A. Deeb, Israa Al-ani, Lina N. AlTamimi, Dr. Zainab Zakareia, Dr.Sina M. Matalqah, Basim Mareekh,Enas Alkhader, Dr. Eyad S. M. Abu-Nameh (2023) Determination of Five Phosphodiesterase-5-Inhibitors in Multiple Honey-Based Consumer Products by Chromatographic Technique in Rat Plasma Processes, 2023, 11(10), 3019
- Khalid Aiedeh, Nizar M. Mhaidat, Karem H. Alzoubi,Belal A AL-Husein (2022) preparation of Modified Chitosan -Based Nanoparticles for Efficient Delivery of Doxorubicin and /or Cisplatin to Breast Cancer Cells. Current Cancer Drug Target, Volume 22 , Issue 2 , 2022 Published on: 25 February, 2022 Page: [133 - 141]
- Nizar M. Mhaidat, Karem H. Alzoubi, Ghadeer M. Alzoubi, Mohammad A.Y. Alqudah,Abla M. Albsoul-Younes, Sina M. Matalqah (2022) Pentoxifylline induces caspase-dependent apoptosis in colorectal cancer cells Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, volume 31, 2022,100997
- Khalid Aiedeh, Nizar M.Mhaidat, Karem H. Alzoubi, Yasser Bustanji, Islam Hamad (2020) Chitosan Nanoparticles as a Novel Drug Delivery System: A Review Article Current Drug Target, volume 21, Issue 15, 2020
- Sina M. Matalqah * 1, 2 and Deniz M. Al-Tawalbeh (2019) MEDICINAL PLANTS POTENTIAL AGAINST DIABETES MELLITUS: REVIEW ARTICLE International Journey of Pharmacognosy , IJP, 2019; Vol. 6(2): 39-53.
- Belal A. Al-husein, Karem H. Alzoubi, Dima I. Hatamleh, Youcef Khader, Sinaa Matalqah & Abla Albsoul (2016) Knowledge and Awareness of Colorectal Cancer Early Warning Signs and Risk Factors among University Students in Jordan Journal of Cancer Education , 33(2)448-456, 2018
- Feras Alali; Sina Matalqah; Ismail Matalka; Saied Jaradat; Nour Al-sawalha; Rick Thorne (2009) Inhibition of MEK sensitizes paclitaxel-induced apoptosis of human colorectal cancer cells by downregulation of GRP78. Anti-Cancer Drugs., 20(7):601- 606
- , SINA M. MATALQAH and NAJI M. NAJIB, (2002) Improvement and characterization of the in vitro dissolution behavior of sulindac by complexation with beta-cyclodextrin. Acta Pharm, 52 (2002) 9-18, 200
CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS
| Conference Title | Type of Participation | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recent Trends in Pharmaceutical Research ( الأتجاهات الحديثة في الأبحاث الصيدلانيه | Attendance | Yarmouk University | May / 2023 |
| The Royal Vision For Achieving Drug Security | Attendance | Kempinski Hotel Amman -Jordan | June / 2023 |
| 2nd International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterial and Nanotechnology | Participate in the organization of Conference | Vienna, Austeria | November / 2023 |
| JUST International pharmacy conference: Challenges versus Opportunities, | Attendance | Jordan University of Science and Technology | August / 2017 |
| مؤتمر صيادله القطاع العام 1 نحو تميز صيدلاني في القطاع العام | Attendance | فندق الموفيبك /عمان الاردن | June / 2015 |
| The 27th Scientific Conference of Arab Pharmacists Union (APU) | Attendance | Damascus- Syria | May / 2010 |
| المؤتمر العلمي الاول مستشفى الاميره بسمه التعليمي /اربد | Attendance | مستشفى الاميره بسمه التعليمي | October / 2008 |
THESIS SUPERVISION
| Title | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Assessing the Bioavailability of Alectinib-Loaded Chitosan Alginate Nanoparticles : In vitro and In Vivo Studies | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2025 |
| Synthesis of bimetallic nanoparticles loaded with olive oil mill waste : characterization and evaluation of their antibacterial and cytotoxicity effect | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2025 |
| Synthesis and charcterization of bimetallic nanopraticles loaded with chenopodium quinoa and Sliva hispanica Extract : Asessment of Antibacterial and cytotoxic Effects | Alahhlyia Amman University | 2025 |
| In vitro , investigation of biological activity of phytosomal formulaion of rosmarinic acid and ascorbic acid | Alahhlyia Amman University | 2025 |
| Formulation and Evaluation of Metformin and Phenyl Butyric Acid Liposomes for Anticancer Activity | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2024 |
| Phytochemical Screening and In Vitro Anti-inflammatory Activity of Basella Rubra and their use as a Coloring Agent | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2024 |
| Development and Evaluation of Paracetamol Solid Dispersion via Hot Melt Extrusion : Investigating Drug- Polymer Miscibility | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2024 |
| Evaluation of Miscibility , Solubility &Stability of Hot Melt Extruded Amorphous Solid Dispersion Etoricoxib- Polyvinylpyrrolidone System Using Hansen Solubility Parameters Application | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2024 |
| preparation and Evaluation of Chitosan Nanoparticles Loaded with Ivabradine | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2023 |
| Evaluation of cytotoxicity and antibacterial activity of green synthesized silver nanoparticles using Hedra Helix extract | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2023 |
| The Effect of Hedra Helix extract on fertility parameters in animal male model | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2023 |
| Enhancement of Dissolution of Olanzapine in tablet dosage form by liquid - solid technique. | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2023 |
| In Vitro studies on fortified carotenoids- rich collagen from the mucus of the snail Helix aspersa as a component of cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2023 |
| Preparation and Evaluation of Ubiquinone ( CO-enzyme Q10) Antiaging Serum For Skin Care | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2023 |
| Synthesis of silver nanoparticles loaded with Nicotiana glouca extract : characterization and evaluation of their antibacterial and cytotoxicity effect. | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2023 |
| Enhancement of dissolution rate of olanzapine by menthol- based solid dispersion , and application of different dissolution models. | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2023 |
| Study of correlation between socioeconomic status with body mass index and thyroid gland related hormones in adult Jordanian males | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2023 |
| Evaluating Hansen Solubility Parameters in Terms of Predicting Solubility and Miscibility of Caffeine -Polyvinylpyrrolidone via Hot Melt Extruded System | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2023 |
| Formulation and In Vitro Evaluation of Telemisartan -Hydrochlorothiazide Combination Ionic Liquid as Oral Dosage Form | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2022 |
| Formulation and In Vitro Evaluation of Telemisartan -Amlodipine Combination Ionic Liquid as Oral Dosage Form | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2022 |
| Formulation and Evaluation of retinol and vitamin E as nanoemulsion for skin care | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2022 |
| Phytochemical analysis and in vitro studies on Sisymbrium officinale different extract | AL-Ahliyya Amman University | 2022 |
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP
| Title | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Academic excellence scholarship to study the master degree of pharmacy from Jordan University of Science & Technology. | Jordan University of Science & Technology | 1997 |
