Research Area :
Expertise in area of novel nanocarriers for cosmeceuticals and other pertinent areas of national relevance with major emphasis on malaria, cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.
Specific research interest include:
1. Nanotechnology based drug and gene delivery systems (lipid, polymeric, micellar nanocarriers, nanosuspensions, micro/nanoemulsions and self-micro/nano emulsifying systems) for bioavailability enhancement and/or targeting.
2. Vaccines and adjuvants
3. Nanodiagnostics
4. Tissue engineering and scaffolds
5. Medical devices viz. coronary stents, intrauterine devices etc.
6. Novel carriers for solubilization and formulation development thereof
7. New polymer and lipid conjugates, surfactant synthesis
8. Exploring potential of indigenous excipients
9. Modified release dosage forms for all routes of administration
Academic Information
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Ph.D.
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University of Mumbai
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1992
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By Research, in Pharmaceutics
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2
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M. Pharm
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University of Mumbai
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1987
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Partly by Papers in Pharmaceutics
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3
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B. Pharm
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University of Mumbai
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1985
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Courses Taught :
Pharmaceutics, Cosmeticology,
Validation and regulatory affairs,
Advanced Pharmaceutics
Paper Published
Achievements
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Top Most Healthcare Leaders (Global) organized by World Health and Wellness congress award (2023)
FEB 2023
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Top Most Healthcare Leaders (Global) organized by World Health and Wellness congress award (2022)
MAR 2022
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Ranked as the top 2% most-cited scientists in a list published by Stanford University (2022)
2022
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Abdul Kalam National Innovation Fellowship from Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) (2021)
2021
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5
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Independent Director, Sahajanand Mecdical Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Gujarat, India (2021)
2021
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6
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Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (GYTI) Award (2020)
2020
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7
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Kukreja Oration Award by the India Section of International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences
2020
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8
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Dr. Manjushree Pal Memorial Award for the best Pharmaceutical Scientist
2019
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9
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Prof. Indira Parikh 50 women in education leaders award by 7th World Education Congress
2018
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10
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Shri Amrut Mody Distinguished Researcher Award by Indian Pharmaceutical Association Maharashtra State Branch’s Amrut Mody Research Fund Committee
2018
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11
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UGC-BSR Mid Career Award Grant 2018 by University Grants Commission
2018
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12
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Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (GYTI) award 2018 under category MLM (More from less for Many) by BIRAC-SRISHTI
2018
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13
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Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (GYTI) award 2018 under category Socially Relevant Innovation by BIRAC-SRISHTI
2018
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14
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OPPI Woman Scientist Award – 2015, Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India
2015
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15
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Vividhlaxi Audyogik Samshodhan Vikas Kendra (VASVIK) Apex Committee’s Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Industrial Research Award for Women Scientists – 2013
2015
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16
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Dr. P. D. Patil Best Pharmaceutical Scientist of the year Award – 2014
2014
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17
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Prof. N. R. kamath Book Author’s award, Institute of Chemical Technology
2014
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18
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Veneto Nanotech Prize (Winner of the second edition of the Cadini Prize), NanotechItaly, Italy
2013
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19
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Grant Awardee – ‘Nanovaccine for Brucellosis using Green Technology’; Grand Challenges Explorations Grants Round 11, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,
2013
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20
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BVDUPCP- Pharmacy Teacher of the year Award 2012, APTI- 17th Annual National Convention – 2012
2012
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Maharashtra Academy of Sciences fellowship, Maharashtra Academy of sciences
2011
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22
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“Incentives to Meritorious Teachers”, Dr. K. H. Gharda Reward, Board of Governers, Institute of Chemical Technology
2009
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Prof. B. M. Mithal Memorial Award for best article published in Pharmaceutical Education section of IJPER titled “Introducing Molecular Bio-Pharmaceutics in the Post Graduate Level Curriculum”
2009
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Best teacher award, Final year B. Pharm., ICT (2008-09)
2009
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Nominated as International advisory committee member, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
2008
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Best teacher award, Second year B. Pharm., ICT (2006-07)
2007
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27
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Distinguished Alumni award conferred by Prin. K. M. Kundanani College of Pharmacy, Mumbai
2003
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Recipient of Belgium Scholarship, Belgium Embassy (1993)
1993
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Recipient of Senior Research fellowship by University Grants Commission
1987
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Recipient of Junior research fellowship by University Grants Commission (1985-87)
1985
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Awarded Shri M. L. Khorana Memorial Prize for securing second rank in the University of Bombay at Final B. Pharm Examination
1985
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Awarded Smt. Jethibai Hirdaram Jagtiani Scholarship for securing FIRST rank at K. M. Kundanani College of Pharmacy in Final year B. Pharm Examination
1985
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Awarded National Merit certificate for merit ranking at SSC
1980
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Patent
Work Experience Information
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1
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2008
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Professor of Pharmaceutics
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Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology
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2
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2001
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2008
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Reader in Pharmaceutics
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Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology
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3
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1996
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2001
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutics
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Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology
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4
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1996
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1991
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Lecturer in Pharmaceutics
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Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology
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Membership In Professional Societies
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Vice president, Paediatric Medicine Healthcare Initiative, India
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2
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Life Fellow, The Indian Chemical Society
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3
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Convener, Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India- Women Forum
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4
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President, Controlled Release Society, Indian Chapter
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Life Member, U.D.C.T. Alumni Association
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Life Member, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, Maharashtra State Branch
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Life Member, Indian Women Scientists Association
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Advisor and Life Member, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, USA
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Fellow, Maharashtra Academy of sciences, India
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Patron Member, Controlled Release Society, Indian Chapter
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Member, Academic Planning and Development Committee (APDC) NIPER, India
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Life Member, Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India
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Life Member, Indian Cosmetics Technologist Association
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Member, Indian society for Surface Science and Technology
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Life Member, Indian Cosmetics Technologist Association
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Expert member, DSIR
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Editorial Board member, International Journal of Pharma Bioscience and Technology
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Editor, Bombay Technologist, Institute of Chemical Technology
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Editor, CRS-IC Newsletter, Controlled Release Society, Indian Chapter
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