A Textbook of Pharmacognosy And Phytochemistry-II

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Dr. P. Udaya Chandrika is a distinguished academician and accomplished researcher, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Bhaskar Pharmacy College, Hyderabad. She holds a Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Sciences from GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, where her research laid a strong foundation in natural and derived pharmaceutical products. With a robust academic and research portfolio, Dr. Chandrika has published extensively in reputed 8 Scopus-indexed journals, Web of Science, and 25 recognized national journals, reflecting the depth and relevance of her scholarly work. A holder of three patents, Dr. Chandrika's innovations underscore her commitment to advancing pharmaceutical research, particularly in natural products and phytochemical-based drug discovery. Her expertise in natural products has significantly impacted pharmaceutical research and education. Her work contributes to academic advancement and offers strong potential for practical applications in therapeutic development. She has mentored several graduate and postgraduate students with her deep knowledge and unwavering academic integrity. Through her continued research, she plays an influential role in the academic sector, establishing herself to address critical healthcare challenges through sustainable and nature-inspired solutions. Prof. (Dr.) Rashmi Sharma is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry, with over 13.5 years of experience in teaching, research, Holding a doctorate in Pharmacy from IFTM university muradabad, Dr. Sharma has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and has contributed significantly to the study of medicinal plants, natural product chemistry, and traditional medicine systems. Currently serving as Professor at Saraswathi college of pharmacy, anwarpur Hapur, U.P, she is known for their dedication to integrating classical knowledge with modern scientific approaches in drug discovery and natural product research. Their work emphasizes the importance of phytoconstituent identification, standardization, and therapeutic applications of plant-based remedies. This book reflects Dr. Rashmi’s commitment to advancing education and research in pharmacognosy, offering students and professionals a comprehensive and accessible guide to the principles and practices of the discipline. Dr. K. P. Jaiganesh is working as Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacognosy, Srinivasan College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trichy, Tamil Nadu. He completed his B. Pharm and M. Pharm (Pharmacognosy) from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai and pursued his Doctorate from PRIST University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, in the year 2016. He had 24 years of academic and research experience from various universities includes The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Utter Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow, U.P., Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala and published 45 publications in National and International peer reviewed journals. He published three books from national and global publishing house. He had one national and one international paten in his credentials. He is life member in professional bodies like APTI, ISPOR. Mr. Manab Dey is presently working as an Assistant Professor at Institute of Pharmaceutical sciences, RKDF University, Ranchi. He has over 6 years of experience in academics and 4 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry as a senior officer. He has served as an External Examiner in various Universities. He has authored one book 'Molecular Pharmaceutics' for M.Pharm students. He has credited with 2 Indian design patent. He actively organised national and international conferences. Dr. Puneet Sudan is currently working as Associate Professor in University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences-Rayat Bahra University Mohali (Punjab). He has 15 years of experience in teaching D.Pharmacy, B. Pharmacy, M. Pharmacy and Pharm D students in many reputed colleges. He has done Masters in Pharmacognosy and completed Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Chandigarh University-Mohali. His area of research is mainly evaluation of antifungal activity of novel phytoconstituents. He has published around 30 Research and Review articles in reputed journals (Scopus) along with 5 book chapters. He has been engaged with planning educational research programs in pharmacy field.