A Textbook of Pharmaceutical Engineering

About Author

Prof. (Dr.) Sreedhar Ranjan Das Prof. (Dr.) Sreedhar Ranjan Das is a distinguished academician with 16 years of teaching experience in various institutions. Holding multiple qualifications, including M.Pharm, Ph.D, P.G.D.H.M, and D.P.Q.C.Q.A.M, he has established himself as an expert in his field. With 15 international publications to his credit, Dr. Das has significantly contributed to the academic community. He also holds 2 patents, showcasing his innovative approach. As a working editor for several international journals, Dr. Das plays a crucial role in shaping academic discourse. His expertise and dedication have earned him a reputable position. Sir have also attended various National level and International level of conferences. 2 Dr Kaushik Santara Dr. Kousik Santra, M. Pharm., PhD (JU), Chartered Chemist, FIC, is presently servicing in the post of Professor cum Principal at Anand College of Education, Debra, Kabilpur, Pashchim Medinipur, West Bengal, India. He has obtained his PhD degree in Pharmacy under the supervision of Prof. (Dr.) Biswajit Mukherjee (Jadavapur University, Kolkata, West Bengal). He is an administrator along with more than sixteen years teaching experience. He has guided students at both UG and PG level and one of the candidate have been awarded PhD under his co- supervision. He has published several review and research papers in leading National and International Journals. He is a life member of "APTI". He has a Chartered Chemist (Institution of Chemists / India) and Fellow of the Institution of Chemists (India) (FIC). 3 Dr. Neeti Srivastav Dr. Neeti Srivastav is currently working as an Associate Professor at ABESIT College of Pharmacy, Ghaziabad. She holds a Ph.D. from Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun, with a granted Indian patent in 2020 based on her doctoral research. With a total of 16 years of academic experience, her primary area of interest lies in Drug Delivery Systems. Dr. Srivastav has published numerous review articles, research papers, and book chapters. She is certified in AICTE-sponsored Universal Human Values and is also a certified IIC Innovation Ambassador. In recognition of her contributions to science, she received the Young Scientist Award from UCOST, Dehradun. 4 Dr. Dipali M. Dhoke Dr. Dipali M. Dhoke is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at JSPM University, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pune. She earned her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, focusing on the development and characterization of surface-functionalized nanoparticulate drug delivery systems for antiviral drugs. With over six years dedicated to research and three years in teaching roles, she has developed a strong academic and scientific foundation. Her research expertise includes nanoparticle formulation, targeted drug delivery, hydrogel technology, cell culture etc. Dr. Dhoke has actively contributed to national and international conferences, workshops, published peer-reviewed articles, and holds both published and awarded patents. 5 Mrs Mayuri Gupta Mayuri Gupta is an Assistant Professor at PSIT-Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (Pharmacy). She is an M.Pharm gold medalist from DIT University and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. from Amity University, Lucknow. Her interests include pharmaceutics, nanotechnology, advanced drug delivery systems, and formulation development. Passionate about teaching, she focuses on connecting theoretical knowledge with practical application. She believes in simplifying complex concepts to help students understand and apply them effectively. Through her work in academics and research, she aims to contribute to innovation and quality education in pharmaceutical sciences.