About Book
A Comprehensive Textbook for Physical Pharmaceutics has been meticulously
designed as per the new syllabus prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of India for
BP 403T. This book provides pharmacy students with a comprehensive
understanding of the fundamental physicochemical principles that govern the
formulation, development, and performance of pharmaceutical dosage forms. Key
topics covered include solubility, diffusion, dissolution, surface and interfacial
phenomena, rheology, micromeritics, and complexation, with detailed illustrations
and real-life industrial applications. Written in a student-friendly language, the
book integrates theory with practical relevance, ensuring a clear conceptual grasp
of physical pharmaceutics essential for academic success and professional
competence. Each chapter is supported with diagrams, solved examples, review
questions, and references to promote active learning. This textbook is an
indispensable resource for B. Pharmacy students, academic instructors, and early-
career researchers aiming to build a strong foundation in formulation science and
pharmaceutical product development.
About Author
Piyushkumar Sadhu, M.Pharm, Ph.D.*, is currently
working as an Assistant Professor at Department of
Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be
University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. He has more
than 08 years of teaching and research experience in
the field of pharmaceutical formulation and
research. He has guided more than 11 M.Pharm and
B.Pharm students. He has received more than 6 lakh
rupees grant from Govt. agencies. He has published
more than 21 research and review publications in
various reputed national and international journals
and 13 book chapters in national and international
publishing books with 03 book authored. He is
professional members of various pharmaceutical
associations including IPA, GSPC and APTI. His major
core area of research is novel drug delivery system
and bioavailability enhancement.
2 Neha Singh
Neha Singh is B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Ph.d (p) in
Pharmaceutical sciences department of Teerthanker
Mahaveer University, Moradabad. She has B. Pharm
(2012) degree from Roorkee College of Pharmacy,
Roorkee affiliated to Uttarakhand Technical
University , Dehradun and M.Pharma (2017) in
Pharmaceutics from Vivek College of Technical
Education, Bijnor affiliated to A.P.J Abdul Kalam
University, Lucknow. She is currently an Assistant
Professor of Vivek University, Distt. Bijnor. She has
an experience of seven years in teaching and
research. She has participate and presented paper in
many conferences and seminars. She has research
interest in Novel formulation in such as Solid lipid
nanoparticle, Microemulsion, Green nanoparticles,
topical formulation.
3 Dr.T.Sudhamani Dr.T.Sudhamani, Professor & HOD, Pharmaceutics
Department, Vivekanandha Pharmacy College for
Women, Sankagiri, has attained her Ph.D., (2016),
PG (2006) and UG (1999) from The TN Dr. M.G.R
Medical University, Chennai. She is having 21 years
of Teaching and Research experience with 27
publications in various National & International
journals (h-index-6, i10-index-5 and citations-218).
She guided M.Pharm-10, B.Pharm-27 projects,
owner of 3 patents, 2 books & 5 book chapters. She
received “Out Standing Academician in Pharmacy”
award by TNARPWA in 2023, Research output award
2024 by Vivekanandha Educational Institutions,
Tiruchengode, and Life member of Tamil Nadu PCI,
APTI & ISTE.
4
Ayushi
Srivastava
Ayushi Srivastava is a dedicated Assistant Professor
at Yashraj College of Professional Studies with 7
years of academic experience. She earned her
B.Pharm in 2013 from Amity University, Lucknow,
and completed her M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics in
2016 from Rameshwaram Institute of Technology
and Management, Lucknow. She holds a Ph.D. in
Pharmaceutics from Jaipur University, with research
focused on the formulation of microsponge gel using
Allium sativum L. and Calendula officinalis L., and
comparing their antifungal activity. Her expertise lies
in novel drug delivery systems, and she is committed
to advancing pharmaceutical education and research
through innovation and dedication.
5 Dr. Ravi Krishna
Velupula
Dr. Ravi Krishna Velupula is presently working as a
Professor and Vice Principal at Care College of
Pharmacy affiliated to kakatiya University, Warangal,
Telangana, He has graduate from prestigious
University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
(UCPSc), Kakatiya University. He has 16 years of
experience in academics and have held several
administrative positions as HOD, PCI Inspector, and
NAAC Coordinator, He has qualified GATE-2007 (AIR-
2048) and NIPER (AIR-63). He has have guided 29
M.Pharm and 15 B.Pharm students and 1 Ph.D.
student registered. He has published 19 publications
in various national and international journals and
have 1 book chapter. He has also attended more
than 40 national and international scientific
conferences, and his research interests include
Novel drug delivery systems such as Nasal, buccal
and transdermal drug delivery systems etc.
