General Information
Dr. Rakesh Patel is currently working as Professor and Head of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology department at Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University, Ganpat Vidyanagar, India. His current research interests are formulation and development of novel and conventional pharmaceutical products, dissolution enhancement techniques, drug delivery, regulatory affairs, and industrial pharmaceutical manufacturing. He has completed several industrial research and consultancy projects related to formulation development, method devlopment and regulatory affairs. He has received various AICTE grant like Career Award for Young Teachers (CAYT) (Rs. 10,50,000/--), MODROBS (Rs. 11,50,000/--), Two Research Promotion Schemes (RPS) (Rs. 19,00,000/-- and Rs. 18,00,000/--), Five Faculty development programe (Rs. 20,00,000/--), Seminar grant (Rs. 75,000/--), GUJCOST sponsored Minor Research Project (Rs. 4,50,000/--) and Seminar (Rs. 40,000/--). He has guided 6 PhD and 42 postgraduate students and currently 5 PhD students are working under his guidance. He has more than 110 research publications and 40 presentations in international and national journals and conferences, respectively. He is working as an advisory editorial committee member of several international journals like Dissolution technologies, Drug Discovery and Therapeutics and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, USA. He is associated with various international and national journals as reviewer like International journal of Pharmaceutics, Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Development and Technology, Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, etc. He had worked as a council member of Indian Pharmaceutical Association, Mehsana branch for year 2008-10 and life member of Indian Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India, Indian Society of Technical Education, Indian Pharmaceutical Association. His contributions have been accepted for publication in International Biographic Centre, Cambridge and Marquis Who's Who in the World.
Education Qulification:
| Degree | Subject | University | Year of Passsing | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ph.D | Pharmacy | Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University | 2007 | |
M. Pharm | Pharmaceutics | M.S. University of Baroda | 2003 | First Class |
Academic Performance
OC/RC/STTP/WORKSHOP/INDUSTRIAL Training:
| Title of STTP | Palce | Duration | Sponsoring Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
“NAAC accreditation process” | V M Patel Institute of Management Studeis | Tuesday, February 25, 2014 | Ganpat University |
“Team Building” | Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research | Saturday, February 22, 2014 | Ganpat University |
Faculty Development Program on Novel Paradigms in Drug Discovery from Natural Sources | Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University | Monday, November 18, 2019 | AICTE |
International Training workshop on “Quality by Design (QbD)” Practical implementation of Tools & Tactics of QbD & L6 in Pharmaceutical Development | Ahmedabad | Monday, October 12, 2020 | QbD Expert |
STTP/WORKSHOP/TECHANICAL EVENT/CONFERENCE organized:
| Title of Event | Place | Duration | Position Held | Sponsoring Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Two days National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Parenteral Drug Delivery Systems & Technology” | Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University | Wednesday, February 20, 2019 to Thursday, February 21, 2019 | Program co-ordinator | Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) |
Three Days Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp | Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University | Thursday, September 6, 2018 to Saturday, September 8, 2018 | Program Co-ordinator | International Center for Entrepreneurship and Career Development |
One week national workshop on “Research Methodology” | Ganpat University | Tuesday, November 15, 2016 to Sunday, November 20, 2016 | Workshop Convener | Centre for Advanced Research Studies (CARS), Ganpat University |
Two days national workshop on “Research Paper Writing” | Ganpat University | Friday, January 29, 2016 to Saturday, January 30, 2016 | Workshop Convener | Centre for Advanced Research Studies (CARS), Ganpat University |
Two weeks Faculty Development Program on “Recent advances in Parenteral Drug Delivery Systems & Technology” | Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University | Tuesday, April 16, 2013 to Monday, April 29, 2013 | Program co-ordinator | AICTE |
Two weeks Staff Development Program on “Recent advances in drug delivery & technology” | Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University | Friday, July 1, 2011 to Thursday, July 14, 2011 | Program co-ordinator | AICTE |
Two weeks Staff Development Program on “Recent advances in controlled release drug delivery systems” | Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University | Thursday, April 1, 2010 to Wednesday, April 14, 2010 | Program co-ordinator | AICTE |
Two weeks Staff Development Program on “Recent Advances in Novel drug delivery systems” | Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University | Thursday, March 5, 2009 to Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | Program co-ordinator | AICTE |
Two days national seminar on “Advances in topical drug delivery” | Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University | Friday, February 1, 2008 to Saturday, February 2, 2008 | Convener | AICTE |
Two weeks staff development program on “Application of Experimental Design, Statistical Analysis and Computer Graphics in Pharmaceutical Research” | Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University | Friday, April 13, 2007 to Friday, April 27, 2007 | Program co-ordinator | AICTE |
AICTE sponsored two weeks Faculty Development Program on “Recent Advances in Novel Drug Delivery Systems” | S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University | Thursday, August 1, 2019 to Wednesday, August 14, 2019 | Program co-ordinator | AICTE |
Co-curricular Activities:
| Title | Position Held | Period |
|---|---|---|
Industrial tour to Ahmedabad and Baroda for M. Pharm Students | In-Charge | Thursday, February 28, 2013 to Saturday, March 2, 2013 |
Industrial tour to Goa for Final B. Pharm and M. Pharm students | Programme co-ordinator | Monday, November 23, 2015 to Monday, November 30, 2015 |
Industrial tour to Hyderabad for Final B. Pharm students | Programme co-ordinator | Saturday, November 12, 2016 to Sunday, November 20, 2016 |
Extra Curricular Activities:
| Title | Position Held | Period |
|---|---|---|
The Indian Pharmaceutical Association (Mehsana branch) | Local council members | Tuesday, July 1, 2008 to Wednesday, June 30, 2010 |
Admission Cell | Member | Friday, April 1, 2011 to Sunday, April 12, 2020 |
University Journal of Research (UJR), Ganpat University | Managing Editor | Monday, June 1, 2015 |
Paper published in journal/procedings:
| Title | Name of Journal & Vol./Year | ISSN/ ISBN No. | Author / Co-Author | Impact Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Formulation and evaluation of mucoadhesive glipizide microspheres | AAPSPharmSciTech 6(1):2005 | 1530-9932 | 2.451 | |
Physicochemical characterization and dissolution study of solid dispersions of lovastatin with Polyethylene Glycol 4000 and Polyvinylpyrrolidone K30 | Pharmaceutical Development & Technology,12(1): 2007 | 1097-9867 | 1.945 | |
Physico-chemical characterization and in-vitro dissolution behaviour of Simvastatin-Cyclodextrin inclusion compounds | Drug Delivery Technology, 7(5): 2007 | |||
Preparation and evaluation of inclusion complex of the lipid lowring drug lovastatin with β-Cyclodextrin | Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci. 6(1): 2007 | 1816-1820 | 0.52 | |
Effect of bile salt on the permeation characteristics of the oral mucosal dosage form of anti anginal drug | Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Journal, 25: 2007 | 1029-5933 | 0.29 | |
Solid-state characterization and dissolution properties of ezetimibe–cyclodextrins inclusion complexes | Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, 60: 2008 | 1388-3127 | 1.316 | |
A novel structural interaction and approaches in chitosan hydrogel system | Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics, 1(2-3):2007 | 0973-8398 | 0.46 | |
Magnetically controlled drug delivery system | Pharmaceutical Canada. 8(2): 2007 | |||
Preparation, Characterization, and Dissolution Behavior of a Solid Dispersion of Simvastatin with Polyethylene Glycol 4000 and Polyvinylpyrrolidone K30 | Journal of Dispersion Science & Technology, 29(2): 2008 | 0193-2691 | 1.454 | |
Physico-chemical characterization and dissolution study of solid dispersions of furosemide with polyethylene glycol 6000 and polyvinylpyrrolidone k30 | Dissolution Technologies, 15 (3): 2008 | 1521-298X | 0.47 | |
An overview of size reduction technologies in the filed of pharmaceutical manufacturing | Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2(4):2008 | 0973-8398 | 0.46 | |
Formulation and evaluation of curcumin gel for topical application | Pharmaceutical Development & Technology, 14(1): 2009 | 1097-9867 | 1.945 | |
Design and evaluation of transdermal drug delivery system for curcumin as anti-inflammatory drug | Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 35(2): 2009 | 1520-5762 | 2.295 | |
Stomach-specific drug delivery of famotidine using floating alginate beads | International Journal of PharmTech Research, 1(2): 2009 | 2455-9563 | 0.14 | |
Formulation and evaluation of topical cream formulations of Berberine HCl for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity | Pharmaceutical technology, January 2010; 60-69 | |||
Development of osmotically controlled drug delivery system by inclusion complex with HP-β-CD of glipizide: optimization of formulation using response surface methodology | Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010; 5(2): 74-86 | 1818-0876 | 4.016 | |
Advances in novel parenteral drug delivery systems | Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics, July-Sep 2010; 4(3): 193-199 | 0973-8398 | 0.460 | |
Chitosan Nanoparticle: A Promising Drug Delivery System for Gliclazide | Inventi Rapid: Pharm Tech. 2010; 1(1). | 0976-3783 | ||
Solid-state characterization and in vitro dissolution behavior of lorazepam:hydroxypropyl-b-cyclodextrin inclusion complex | Drug Discovery & Therapeutics, 2010; 4(6): 442-452 | 1881-7831 | 1.11 | |
Evaluation of freeze-dried pregelatinized Chinese yam (Dioscorea oppositifolia) starch as a polymer in floating gastroretentive metformin microbeads | Journal of Drug Delivery Science & Technology, 2010; 20 (6) 457-465 | 1773-2247 | 0.823 | |
Formulation & evaluation of self-microemulsifying drug delivery system of lovastatin | Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010; 5 (6): 266-275. | 1818-0876 | 4.016 | |
Recent advances in vaccine delivery | Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 2011; 01 (1): 30-37 | 2231-3354 | 0.62 | |
Formulation optimization of floating microbeads containing modified Chinese yam starch using factorial design | J. Excipients and Food Chem. March 2012; 3(1): 17-25 | 2150-2668 | 0.1 | |
Ethosomes and ultradeformable liposomes for transdermal delivery of clotrimazole: a comparative assessment | Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2012; 20: 161–170 | 1319-0164 | 3.643 | |
Role of nanotechnology in cancer therapy and diagnosis | International Journal of Therapeutic Applications, 2012; 5: 21 – 28. | 2455-4235 | 0.86 | |
Formulation, development and evaluation of injectable formulation of Aspirin | Drugs and Therapy Studies 2013; volume 3:e2; 6-12. | 2038-9507 | ||
Formulation Consideration of Nanotechnology Based Drug Delivery Systems | Drug Invention Today January 2014; 6(1): 46-51. | 0975-7619 | 0.11 | |
Statistical modeling of zaltoprofen loaded biopolymeric nanoparticles: Characterization and anti-inflammatory activity of nanoparticles loaded gel | International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation. January 2015: 5(1); 20-27. | 2230-9713 | 0.61 | |
Chitosan Encrusted Nonionic Surfactant Based Vesicular Formulation for Topical Administration of Ofloxacin | Sci. Adv. Mater. 2015; 7: 1163-1176. | 1947-2935 | 2.509 | |
Nanostructured lipid carrier – a novel dosage form to improve the oral bioavailability of lopinavir | European Journal of Biomedical & Pharma sciences. March 2015; 2(2): 295-311 | 2349-8870 | ||
Ultraviolet-High Performance Liquid Chromatographic method development and validation for quantification of Besifloxacin Hydrochloride | Asian Journal of Pharm Clin Res. February 2017; 10(5): 250-254. | 0974-2441 | 0.17 | |
Formulation and evaluation of Ivermectin solid dispersion | Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics. 2017; 7(7):15-17 | 2250-1177 | 2.25 |
Paper presented in conference/workshops/symposia:
| Title of Paper Presented | Title of Conference/Organizer/Place | Date of Event | National / International / Regional |
|---|---|---|---|
Formulation and Optimization Of Exemestane HCl Nanoparticles | "DUPHAT- Dubai International Pharmaceuticals & Technologies Conference & Exhibition 2014" held in Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre Dubai, UAE, from March 10th -12th, 2014 | Monday, March 10, 2014 | International |
Solid state characterizations & dissolution enhancement of lorazepam through inclusion complexation with sulfobutyl- -cylcodextrin | "DUPHAT- Dubai International Pharmaceuticals & Technologies Conference & Exhibition 2013" held in Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre Dubai, UAE, from March 10th -12th, 2013 | Sunday, March 10, 2013 | International |
Preparation, Characterization and In-vitro dissolution study of Nitrazepam: Hydroxypropyl- -Cylcodextrin inclusion complex | 4th International Conference on Drug Discovery & Therapy at Dubai’s Men College, Dubai UAE. | Sunday, February 12, 2012 | International |
Solid-state Characterization and Dissolution properties of solid dispersion of Lorazepam with PEG 4000 and PVP K30 | 6th International Symposium at PERD center, Ahmedabad, November 26th – 28th 2010. | Friday, November 26, 2010 | International |
Solid-state characterization and in vitro dissolution behavior of lorazepam : Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex | International Symposium, B.M.Birla Auditorium, Jaipur, India, September 18-19, 2010. | Saturday, September 18, 2010 | International |
Sodium alginate: A natural Matrixing agent for gastroretentive drug delivery. | Drug Discovery & Development Asia Pacific, Singapore, June 1st-3rd, 2005. | Wednesday, June 1, 2005 | International |
Studies in development of Bicalutamide nanoformulations | National Conference on "Drug Metabolism and Discovery ADMET" organized by Select Biosciences India Pvt. Ltd. | Thursday, September 11, 2014 | National |
Physico-chemical Characterization and In-vitro dissolution behaviour of Nitrazepam: Sulfobutyl- b-Cylcodextrin inclusion complex | 17th Annual National Convention of Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of INDIA at Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Friday, October 12, 2012 | National |
Physico-chemical, characterization & in-vitro dissolution behavior of solid dispersions of Nitrazepam with polyethylene glycol 8000 & PVP K30 | 63rd Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, Banglaore International Exhibition center, Bangaluru | Friday, December 16, 2011 | National |
Physico-chemical characterization & in-vitro dissolution behavior of solid dispersions of letrozole with polyethylene glycol 8000 | APTI - 16th Annual National Level Convention organized at ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga | Wednesday, September 7, 2011 | National |
Screening of Acrylamide thiol and Substituted Acrylamide thiol derivatives for CDK2 inhibition | Bangalore India Bio 2011 at Bangalore | Wednesday, May 4, 2011 | National |
Cytotoxicity screening of Acrylamide thiol and Substituted Acrylamide thiol derivatives against Lung and breast cancer cells | Bangalore India Bio 2010 at Bangalore | Wednesday, June 2, 2010 | National |
Design and development of cinnarizine fast release tablet prepared by fluidized hot melt granulation | 14th Annual National Convention of Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of INDIA at Jodhpur | Saturday, October 3, 2009 | National |
Design and development of theophylline sustained release matrix tablet | 60th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India. | Friday, December 12, 2008 | National |
Preparation, characterization, and dissolution behavior of a solid dispersion of simvastatin with polyethylene glycol 4000 and polyvinylpyrrolidone k30 | 12th APTI Annual national convention, University Institute of pharmaceutical Sciences, Punjab University, Chandigarh. | Thursday, October 25, 2007 | National |
Enhancement of dissolution rate of lovastatin by inclusion complexation with beta-cyclodextrin. | 11th APTI national Convention, Bangalore | Friday, September 1, 2006 | National |
Enhancement of the dissolution properties of Furosemide by inclusion complexation with beta-cyclodextrin. | 54rd Indian pharmaceutical Congress, Pune | Friday, December 13, 2002 | National |
Book published as single author or editor:
| Year |
|---|
2014 |
Invited lectures at state/national/international seminar/conferences:
| Title of Lecture | Name of the conference | Date of Event | Organized by |
|---|---|---|---|
Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems | Gujarat State Pharmacy Council sponsored two days refresher course for Pharmacist | Saturday, October 27, 2018 | Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University |
Solubilization through inclusion complexation with cyclodextrins in parenteral formulations: An overview | GUJCOST Sponsered national seminar | Saturday, August 11, 2018 | APMC College of Pharm. Edu. & Res., Himatnagar |
Research Paper Writing | One week interdisciplinary Short Term Training Program (STTP) in Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences | Monday, June 12, 2017 | Shree S K Patel college of Pharm. Edu. & Res., Ganpat University during |
Novel Drug Delivery Systems | PCI sponsored Refresher Course for Pharmacist | Saturday, April 22, 2017 | Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University |
How to get funding for Research Project from Government agencies | Faculty Development Program | Wednesday, December 7, 2016 | Shankarsinh Vaghela Bapu Institute of Technology |
Guideline for fund from CARS for minor research projects and seminars | One week National Workshop on Research Methodology | Thursday, November 17, 2016 | CARS, Ganpat University |
Cyclodextrins inclusion complexes: Methods of Preparation, Characterizations and its Applications in Drug Delivery Systems | DBT, ICMR and APTI sponsored two days national level conference on “Contemporary technologies in drug delivery and envisaged future trends” | Saturday, August 13, 2016 | Geetanjali University, Udaipur |
Cyclodextrins as Functional Excipients: Properties, Methods, Characterizations and Applications in Drug Delivery Systems | GUJCOST two days sponsored national level seminar on “Pharmaceutical Excipients: knowledge play a major role in Industry” | Saturday, March 26, 2016 | Shree S K Patel college of Pharm. Edu. & Res., Ganpat University |
Dissolution enhancement and drug delivery through cyclodextrins complexation techniques | National level seminar on “Recent Advances in Novel Drug Delivery Processing” | Tuesday, December 29, 2015 | SMBT College of Pharmacy, Nashik |
Cyclodextrin based drug delivery systems | AICTE sponsored Staff development program | Thursday, March 29, 2012 | Sarvajanik Pharmacy College, Mehsana |
An overview of transdermal drug delivery systems | AICTE sponsored Faculty Development Programme | Sunday, July 3, 2011 | Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University |
Cyclodextrin complexation in Pharmaceutical Research | GUCOST sponsored one day national seminar on “Contemporary practices of R & D and Quality assurance in pharmaceutical industry” | Sunday, March 6, 2011 | Shree H. N. Shukla College of Pharmaceutical Education & Research |
Novel Drug Delivery Systems and Bioavilibility | PCI sponsored Refresher Course for Pharmacist | Saturday, May 8, 2010 | S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University. |
Controlled release transdermal drug delivery system | AICTE sponsored Faculty Development Programme | Sunday, April 4, 2010 | Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University |
Ongoing research projects/consultancies:
| Period |
|---|
Monday, May 6, 2019 |
Completed research projects/consultancies:
| Title | Agency | Grant/Amount(Rs. in Lakhs) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
Formulation, optimization and analysis of multivitamin preparation | Maan Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 0.15 | Tuesday, July 1, 2003 to Tuesday, December 30, 2003 |
Formulation and development of sustained release formulations of Epireson HCl | Themis Medicare, Bombay | 0.45 | Friday, July 11, 2008 to Wednesday, December 10, 2008 |
Formulation and development of sustained release formulations of Vinpocetine | Themis Medicare, Bombay | 0.45 | Thursday, May 6, 2010 to Saturday, October 30, 2010 |
RPS grant on Apoptotic activity and CDK2 inhibition of Thiazole, Pyrimdine, Piperazine and Acrylamide derivatives | AICTE | 19 | Thursday, March 12, 2009 to Friday, March 30, 2012 |
CAYT grant on Enhancement of dissolution profiles of water insoluble drugs by inclusion complexation and solid dispersion techniques | AICTE | 10.5 | Tuesday, June 1, 2010 to Saturday, March 30, 2013 |
MODROB Grant on Improvement and Modernization of Research Facilities in the Pharmaceutics Laboratory | AICTE | 11.50 | Thursday, March 31, 2011 to Friday, March 30, 2012 |
Design & development of nanoparticulate formulation for anticancer drug delivery | GUJCOST | 4.50 | Monday, March 25, 2013 to Monday, March 30, 2015 |
Design & Development of Novel Nanoformulations to Improve Bioavailability of Anti-cancer drugs | AICTE | 18.00 | Monday, February 11, 2013 to Wednesday, March 30, 2016 |
Validation of HPLC method for Triamcenolone | Maharshi Pharma Chem Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad | 0.40 | Wednesday, February 10, 2016 to Monday, May 9, 2016 |
UV analytical method validation for Triamcenolone BP | Maharshi Pharma Chem Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad | 0.40 | Friday, April 29, 2016 to Tuesday, May 10, 2016 |
HPLC analytical validation method for Triamcenolone Acetonide | Maharshi Pharma Chem Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad | 0.40 | Saturday, May 14, 2016 to Thursday, June 16, 2016 |
Analytical method validation on Predisolone Acetate USP | Maharshi Pharma Chem Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad | 0.45 | Tuesday, November 22, 2016 to Monday, December 26, 2016 |
Analytical method validation on Betamethasone Valerate USP | Maharshi Pharma Chem Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad | 0.45 | Monday, December 26, 2016 to Tuesday, January 31, 2017 |
Analytical method validation on Hydrocortisone Valerate USP | Maharshi Pharma Chem Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad | 0.45 | Tuesday, January 31, 2017 to Thursday, April 6, 2017 |
Design and development of various novel dosage forms | KriGen Phaermaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad | 0.40 | Monday, January 1, 2018 to Monday, April 30, 2018 |
GUIDANCE PROVIDED TO UG/PG/M.Phil/Ph.DSTUDENTS:
| Name |
|---|
Mr. Nilamgiri Goswami (Presynopsis completed, Title of PhD Work: Formulation, Optimization and Characterization ofNanoformulations of an Antibiotic) |
Mr. Ritesh Gujjar (Ongoing, PhD Title: “Studies in various formulation approaches for dissolution enhancement of Posaconazole) |
Mr. Shivang Prajapati (Ongoinh PhD work, Title of work: Design & Development Of Extended Release Formulations Of Highly Water Soluble Drug Using Qbd Approach) |
Achievements:
| Text |
|---|
The Marquis Who's Who have published biography for 25th Silver Anniversary Edition of Who's Who in the World because of the reference value of outstanding achievements. |
International Biographic Centre, Cambridge, England have published the biography in 2000 Outstanding Scientists 2008/2009. |
Received a Travel grant of Rs. 12,000/-- from Ganpat University for paper presentation at Asia-Pacific Conference-2005, Singapore. |
Co-author of 1st prize in model presentation (Preparation of beads by ionic gelation method, automated model) at PharmGujFest November 2009, organized at S K Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University, Kherva, Gujarat. |
Guided Dr. Adenike Okunlola, Lecturer, Dept of Pharmaceutics and Ind.Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria for her research on “Evaluation of freezedried pregelatinized Chinese yam starch (Dioscorea oppositifolia) as a bioad |
Co-author of 1st prize in Machine Designing model “AVALANCHE’10, A National level Pharma carnival by Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy on 5th - 6th February, 2010 Education Campus Changa, Anand, Gujarat. |
Co-author of 1st prize in poster “Formulation and evaluation of acyclovir topical nanoemulsion for treatment of Herpes simplex.” In XXVth Gujarat Science Congress 2011, held at Science city, Ahmadabad, 26th to 28th February 2011. |
Research Interests:
Formulation and Development of Novel & Conventional Drug Delivery Systems, Optimization Techniques and Pharmaceutical Statistics, Solubility and Dissolution Enhancement
Members of Groups and Associations:
Field Name of Member:
Life member- Gujarat Pharmaceutical Teachers Association
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Life member – Association of Bio-Pharma Professionals
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Life member – Association of Community Pharmacists of India
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Life Member-Indian Pharmacy Graduate Association
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Life Member-Indian Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India
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Life Member-Indian Society of Technical Education
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Life Member-Indian Pharmaceutical Association
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Life Member of Alumni Association of M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara