About Book
Pharmaceutical Engineering is a crucial branch of pharmaceutical sciences that integrates engineering principles into the design, development, and operation of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment. This textbook, “Textbook of Pharmaceutical Engineering,” has been meticulously prepared in alignment with the latest syllabus prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) for B. Pharm students. It seeks to provide a comprehensive yet simplified understanding of core engineering concepts—including fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer, size reduction, mixing, filtration, drying, evaporation, and material handling systems—with direct application to pharmaceutical contexts. The content is presented in a clear, concise manner and is supported by illustrative diagrams and practical examples to enrich student learning and engagement.
About Author
Dr A. Bharath Kumar is a professor at the Dept.of Pharmaceutics, Mahathi College of Pharmacy, CTM Cross Roads, Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India. He is having experience, 19 years teaching experience in B. Pharmacy, M. Pharmacy and Pharm.D. He has a qualified M.Pharmacy in Industrial Pharmacy branch from Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and a B. Pharmacy from Padmavathi College of Pharmacy, Dharmapuri. Affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R.Medical University, Chennai. and PhD from Department of Pharmacy, Bhagwant University, Ajmer, Rajasthan. He has guided 35 M. Pharmacy Projects and B. Pharmacy students at the research level. He has over 30 publications and 04 design patents. he has presented more than 70 Oral and Poster presentation in various Conferences and Symposium. Apart from academic activities due to he keen interested in social services, he has been deeply engaged with activities like National Service Scheme and Campus Placement Cell.
Dr. Madhavi Kasturi is an accomplished academician currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics at Smt. S M Shah Pharmacy College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She holds her Bachelor’s degree (2010) in Pharmacy from Kakatiya University and Master’s degree (2012) from St. Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, which is affiliated with Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana over 9 years of dedicated experience in teaching and research, She has made meaningful contributions to the field of Pharmaceutical sciences. Her academic portfolio includes the publication of more than 14 research articles in reputed journals and the successful filing of 3 patents. She has actively participated in the dissemination of knowledge through over 16 poster presentations at various national and international conferences and symposia.
Dr. Mayur Sharad Patel serves as an Professor, vice principal in the Department of Pharmacy Nandurbar Taluka vidhayak sanstha, Nandurbar, Maharshtra, India. He has overall 15 years of teaching experience in Pharmacy education. He has published 3 patents publication and 3 research article in various national and international journal he has actively participated in and presented 10 oral and poster presentation in various conferences and symposium.he has guided more than 10 undergraduate primary area of expertise eccompass pharmacotherapeutically evaluation of various drug forms and new drug. He heads the B. Pharm department, manage examinations, and specializes in Pharmaceutics education He has received Ph. D degree in Pharmacy
Dr. M.Sakthivel currently holds the Position of Professor and HOD Department of Pharmaceutics, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Pharmacy, Perambalur district, Tamilnadu, India. He earned his undergraduate degree in 1999 from Ultra College of Pharmacy, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India. Affiliated with the Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. Subsequently he had completed his Postgraduate studies in 2001 at The Institute of Pharmacy, Annamalai University, Chidambaram. Dr. M.Sakthivel, obtained his Ph.D., in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu in 2014. With over 23years of experience in teaching and research. He has made significant contribution to the field. He scholarly work includes the Publications of over 50 research articles. Furthermore he has provided guidance to more than 45 undergraduate and 15 postgraduate. And acknowledged as a guide for doctoral candidates pursuing Ph.D., by The Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. And also holding a life membership in Association of Teachers of India and Inspector of Pharmacy Council of India and also Published 3 Books and 5 Patents.
Mrs. Y. Sravani is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics at Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (RIPER) – Autonomous, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Dr. Samuel George Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, affiliated to Acharya Nagarjuna University (2011), and a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutics from Acharya Nagarjuna University (2013), Andhra Pradesh. She is presently pursuing her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal.With over 7 years of academic and research experience, she has authored 13 research and review publications. She has actively participated in numerous conferences, seminars, faculty development programs (FDPs), short-term training programs (STTPs), and workshops at both national and international levels. She has also participated in the AICTE-sponsored QIP on Emerging Trends in Phyto-pharmaceuticals conducted at the Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. She is a life member of the professional body Indian Pharmacy Graduates’ Association (IPGA) – Rayalaseema Regional Chapter. Mrs. Y. Sravani’s current research interests include the development and evaluation of Nanoformulations and Novel drug delivery systems. She also has extensive expertise in Quality by Design (QbD) approaches using Design-Expert software.
