Biography

Profile Summary: A technically-adept Pharmaceutical Scientist, with focus on sustained release, controlled release and novel drug delivery systems and excipient development with expertise in pharmaceutical research, product development and good scientific writing skills.

Career and Scientific Work Profile:-

Education:

PhD	Submitted doctorate thesis (September 2013) in pharmaceutical science to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh); India
M Pharm (Industrial Pharmacy)	In May’ 2006 from Annamalai University, Chidambaram, T.N.; India
B. Pharm	In June 2004 from Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow, U.P.; India

• Nine years of professional and research experience.
• Started professional carrier from Torrent Pharmaceutical’s Ltd, Ahmedabad in 2006. Started teaching from February 2007 and teaching to M. Pharm and B. Pharm students.
• Published 25 research and review papers in various  peer reviewed National and International journals with total 143 citations, 8 H index and 6 i10 index        Total Impact: 17.372 [Thomson Reuters (12.682) + SCIMAGO SJR (4.69)].
• Peer reviewer and editorial board member for various peer reviewed international journals.
• Presented 18 research papers in various National and International conferences. Delivered lectures in 02 National Conference/Seminar as Invited Speaker/ Resource person. Organized 04 Workshop/Seminar as a member of organizing committee (scientific committee) and attended 07 Conference/ Workshop/ Seminar as delegate.
• Designed and developed novel gastroretentive drug delivery systems such as microballoons, beads and tablets.
• Handled various pharmaceutical manufacturing equipments and analytical instruments.

Professional Experience:

1. September 2013 to till date,  Associate Professor, Laureate Institute of Pharmacy, Kathog, Jawalaji, Kangra (H.P), India
2. February 2010 to September 2013, Assistant Professor and Head (Pharmaceutics), Laureate Institute of Pharmacy, Kathog, Jawalaji, Kangra (H.P), India
3. May 2009 to February 2010, Sr. Lecturer and Head (Pharmaceutics), Laureate Institute of Pharmacy, Kathog, Jawalaji, Kangra (H.P), India
4. February 2007 to May 2009, Lecturer, Meerut Institute of Engineering & Technology, Meerut (U.P.), India
5. April 2006 to February 2007, Executive, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited, Ahmedabad (Gujarat)