Pharmaceutics

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICS

The Department of Pharmaceutics established its undergraduate programme in 2019 and upgraded to post graduation in 2024. At present, there are 13 teaching faculties, out of which 3 are with Ph.D. qualification and others are pursuing their Ph.D. Department of Pharmaceutics provides cutting-edge research opportunities in an up-close and personal environment. The Department of Pharmaceutics is one of the most vibrant departments of the college as it offers a professional research environment focusing on the novel areas of formulation research like cosmeceuticals, targeted drug delivery and nanotechnology. With state-of-the-art facilities, expert faculty and a dynamic curriculum tailored to industry demands, our college ensures that students receive comprehensive training and practical exposure, setting them apart as leaders in the field. Apart from the training these are encouraged to undertake industrial projects with pharmaceutical industries. The department has well with advanced instrumentation like HPLC,UV-Visible spectrophotometers,  Brookfield Viscometer, Probe Sonicator, Rotary evaporator, Design expert software etc. These facilities are supported by a central computer lab with internet facilities. The department also have well equipped Pilot plant setup.

Overview

The Department of Pharmaceutics is dedicated to advancing the safety and effectiveness of pharmaceutical therapeutics through comprehensive education and pioneering research in both conventional and innovative drug delivery systems. With a proud tradition of academic excellence and a forward-looking approach, the department continuously evolves to address emerging health challenges through knowledge and discovery. Our esteemed faculties are at the forefront of research, making valuable contributions to the understanding of drug delivery and pharmacological action. The department fosters multidisciplinary and translational research by collaborating closely with leading pharmaceutical industries, ensuring our practices align with the latest technological advancements. Students benefit from training that spans foundational and advanced topics including preformulation, novel and nanotechnology-based formulations, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics and regulatory affairs. Research at the Department of Pharmaceutics bridges the gap between academia and industry, promoting projects and collaborations that drive progress in pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare.

Research Areas

• Engineered nanoparticles to target drugs to the target sites
• Development of Cosmeceuticals

• Herbal Drug Technology
• Probiotic and Pre- biotic Formulations
• Artificial Intelligence based pharmaceutical processes

FACULTY MEMBERS

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICS
S. No	Name of the Faculty	Designation	Qualification
	Dr. Agilandeswari Devarajan	Vice Principal and Professor HOD-Pharmaceutics/Regulatory Affairs	M. Pharm , MBA., PhD.,
	Dr. Utpal Kumar	Professor	M. Pharm., PhD.,
	Ms. Ashly Merin George	Associate Professor	M. Pharm.,(Ph.D)
	Ms. Indu Raghunath	Associate Professor	M. Pharm
	Ms. Harshita Nehru	Associate Professor	M. Pharm.,(Ph.D)
	Mr. S.A. Vadivel	Associate Professor	M. Pharm.,(Ph.D)
	Mr. Muruli R	Assistant Professor	M. Pharm
	Ms. Namratha N	Assistant Professor	M. Pharm
	Mr. Mohammed Amin Yatoo	Assistant Professor	M. Pharm
	Ms. N. Sunanda	Assistant Professor	M. Pharm.,(Ph.D)
	Ms. Yamuna  AB	Assistant Professor	M. Pharm
	Ms. Baishali Datta	Assistant Professor	M. Pharm
	Mr. Chandan N J	Assistant Professor	M. Pharm