About Book
The textbook on Pharmaceutical Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry is a comprehensive and systematically organized text designed for undergraduate pharmacy students as per the syllabus prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). This book covers a wide spectrum of topics including pharmaceutical importance of inorganic compounds, standards and specifications from official pharmacopoeias (IP, BP, USP, and International Pharmacopoeia), as well as detailed analytical methods such as acid–base, redox, complexometric, non-aqueous, gravimetric, and precipitation titrations. The content is presented in a student-friendly manner with clear explanations, stepwise derivations, and illustrative examples to simplify complex concepts. By aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, this book promotes competency-based learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. It serves as an indispensable resource for pharmacy students, faculty members, and researchers aiming to gain a solid foundation in pharmaceutical inorganic chemistry and analytical techniques essential for drug development, regulatory compliance, and pharmaceutical quality assurance.
About Author
Prof. Dr. Prakash Kumar Palai is presently working as Professor cum HOD Pharmaceutical Analysis & QA, Kanak Manjari Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rourkela, India. Dr.Palai pursued his Bachelor in Pharmacy from Sambalpur University, Odisha in the year 1998 and Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis & QA) from BPUT, Odisha in the year 2012. Later, he did his PhD from National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, India in 2020. With an extensive industrial and teaching experience over 23 years, he has played a pivotal role in shaping pharmaceutical education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Dr.Palai’s contributions extends beyond academics into scientific innovations with a portfolio of different research papers published in SCIE Journals. His research is related to Nanotechnology and anticancer targeted novel-controlled drug delivery system.
Dr. Sneha Singh is a passionate educator and researcher in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, holding a Ph.D. from Banasthali University, Rajasthan. With over eight years of academic experience, she currently serves as Associate Professor at Aryakul College of Pharmacy and Research, Lucknow, where she mentors and inspires future pharmacists. Her research focuses on innovative drug design, especially novel xanthine derivatives, earning her several publications in reputed journals and a UK design patent. Dr. Singh actively participates in national and international conferences, skill development programs, and faculty training workshops. Dedicated to both scientific excellence and student growth, she blends innovation with compassionate teaching, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and professional values in her learners.
Mrs. Nisha Kumari Singh is an Assistant Professor at Sarala Birla University, Ranchi, Jharkhand. She obtained her Master’s in Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the same institute. She has authored six research papers in reputed national and international journals, contributed to five book chapters, published one book, and holds three patents.
Her research interests focus on the design, synthesis, computational studies, and biological evaluation of novel azole compounds, with a strong emphasis on synthetic methodologies, molecular docking, and pharmacological investigations.
Mrs. P. Prathyusha, is working as Assistant Professor, in the Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, at Srinivasarao College of Pharmacy, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. I have two years of academic experience and 1.8 years experience in IT as program coordinator; I bring a well-rounded perspective to the classroom and laboratory.
I earned my B.Pharm and M.Pharm, specializing in Pharmaceutical Analysis, from GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. I have contributed to the academic community with six publications in UGC approved journals and actively participated in several Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) as well as national and international conferences.
I teach Pharmaceutical Analysis, Medicinal Chemistry, and Biochemistry, where I am committed to fostering critical thinking and scientific rigor among students.
Mrs. Palla Rama Sudharani currently serving with Srinivasa Rao College of Pharmacy, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, as an Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical Analysis. I registered for a PhD programme in Pharmaceutical analysis at Lovely professional University, Punjab. I studied M.Pharm at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vels University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and B.Pharm at Maharaja College of Pharmacy, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. .I served as an Assistant Professor in Gokul College of Pharmacy, Sri Venkateswara College of Pharmacy, and St. Mary's College of Pharmaceutical Sciences for a period of 5 years.
