01 August 2025
Sunaryo S.Kom
USU Faculty of Pharmacy Public Relations — The Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), reaffirmed its global academic commitment by holding an International Guest Lecture with distinguished speaker Prof. Dr. Sammer Yousuf from the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, Pakistan. The event took place on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 1:30 PM in the Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Faculty of Pharmacy USU.
In this lecture, Prof. Yousuf delivered a presentation titled:
“Crystal Engineering: A Promising Approach to Modify the Biological Activities.”
The topic discussed how crystal engineering strategies can enhance or modify the biological activities of pharmaceutical compounds, a leading approach in modern drug development.
The session was moderated by Apt. Nasri, S.Farm., M.Farm., and attended by undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students, along with lecturers and researchers. This lecture was part of the faculty’s internationalization efforts to improve education and research quality by inviting globally recognized experts.
Prof. Dr. Sammer Yousuf is widely recognized as a scientist in the fields of crystallography and pharmaceutical chemistry, with numerous internationally recognized scientific publications and research contributions. In his presentation, he explained how the crystal structure design of a compound can influence its biological activity, from effectiveness and selectivity to bioavailability in the human body.
Crystal engineering is highly relevant in modern pharmaceutical R&D, especially in addressing challenges related to drug efficacy and stability. In addition to broadening academic insights, the event also aimed to create research collaboration opportunities between USU and international institutions, particularly in molecular structure-based drug development.
This lecture also supports several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 4: Quality Education – by expanding access to the latest knowledge and technologies in pharmaceutical science.
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – through the use of crystal engineering to develop more effective active compounds.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – by strengthening international research networks between USU and global research institutions.
The event began with welcoming remarks, followed by the lecture by Prof. Yousuf. The session was interactive, with lively discussions covering synthesis techniques, crystal characterization, and clinical application prospects of crystal engineering research. The high level of enthusiasm reflected a strong interest in the topic and encouraged further exploration in related fields at USU.
Through this event, the USU Faculty of Pharmacy hopes to continue fostering global-standard educational and research innovation. The presence of Prof. Yousuf serves as inspiration for students and faculty to engage in international collaboration, publish research, and generate impactful innovations for public health.
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