About Book
A Textbook for Pharmaceutical Microbiology serves as a comprehensive resource for students
and professionals in the pharmaceutical and microbiological fields. This textbook covers
essential principles of microbiology as they relate specifically to pharmaceutical sciences,
including drug development, production, and quality control. The book aims to bridge the gap
between microbiological theory and its practical applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
This book also covers all content as prescribed by the new Syllabus of Pharmacy Council of India
for Pharmaceutical Microbiology (BP 303 T). This textbook is designed to equip students with
fundamental knowledge about microbes, their identification, sterilization techniques, and their
significance in the pharmaceutical industry. It also focuses on the role of microbes in drug
formulation, contamination control, and quality assurance in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
About Author
Mr. Amit kumar Tripathi Is working as Associate
Professor ( Pharmacology) ,at Rajiv Gandhi
College of Pharmacy, Nautanwa Maharajganj. He
has 5 years of experience in Academics. He was
awarded the Best research Scholars award and
Gold Medalist in M. Pharm in 2020. His various
research articles have been published in various
scientific journals. The main research theme was
"Pharmacological effects of Calotropis Procera
Extract." He has an Indian Patent on "Smart
Glasses for Determining Retina strain" and UK
design Patent on an " AI based Ocular Drug
Delivery Device to control Diabetic Retinopathy at
first author position. He is a life member of APTI.
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Dr K.
Jagathy
Dr. K.Jagathy, is presently working as Head &
Assistant Professor of Microbiology in Sri
Akilandeswari Women’s College Vandavasi, Tamil
Nadu, affiliated to Thiruvalluvar university. She
has 18.5 years of Teaching experience and 13
years of Research experience, Produced two Ph.D
Scholars and Supervising Two Ph.D Scholars at
present. Serving as IGNOU part time co-ordinator
for LSC- 25228 since September 2021, IQAC
member, Green Audit co- Ordinator and AAA co-
ordinator at SAEWC. Co-ordinated YSSP-2023
with fund of Rs 3 Lakh from TNSCST. Received
Best Women faculty awarded from Novel
Research Academy during 2021. Has 24
publications in various journals of repute. Cleared
ASRB- NET and TN- SET. Activity participated in
more than 49 National and Internation
conferences and workshops, delivered few
lectures.
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Mr Bankim
Sood
Bankim Sood is an pharmacist, researcher, and
the pioneer behind the concept of "Encephalo-
Transmission energy," a groundbreaking idea he
is actively exploring in his research. With a strong
foundation in microbiology and pharmaceutical
sciences, he combines academic expertise with
innovative thinking to provide practical insights
into the field. A Textbook of Pharmaceutical
Microbiology reflects his commitment to making
complex topics accessible and inspiring future
advancements. His work continues to bridge the
gap between scientific discovery and its real-
world applications.
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Mrs. Smita
Prafull
Borkar
Mrs. Smita Prafull Borkar is working as Assistant
professor at Arvind Gavali collge of Pharmacy,
Jaitapur, Satara, Maharashtra, India. She is having
16 years of teaching experience to B.pharm and
M.Pharm students. She has completed M.Pharm
in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology from Poona
College of Pharmacy, Pune. Till now she has
Guided 15 research students of M.Pharm in
shivaji University , Kolhapur. She has also
Published many national and international
research papers in reputed journals.
5 Ms. Pranali
Shivaji
Salunkhe
Ms. Pranali Shivaji Salunkhe obtained B.Pharm
and M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics) from Arvind
Gavali College of Pharmacy, Satara. She is having
seven years experience as an Assistant Professor
at Arvind Gavali College of Pharmacy, Satara. She
has published research papers, two patents and
also guided many students of B.Pharm and M.
Pharm at research level. She participated in many
conferences, FDPs and completed some
skills/additional courses through online
platforms. Her area of interest is
biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic
applications in NDDS and herbal formulations.
She is also member of professional bodies like
APTI.