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Mr. Baisnabdas Pathak is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology at Brainware University, with nearly two decades of extensive academic experience in pharmaceutical education. Throughout his career, he has served in several reputed pharmacy institutions, including Himalayan Pharmacy Institute, Bengal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, and NSHM Knowledge Campus, before joining Brainware University. His teaching and academic interests primarily encompass core areas of pharmaceutics, with a strong focus on pharmaceutical formulation development, analytical techniques, and quality control of dosage forms. Renowned for his student-centric teaching approach and commitment to academic excellence, Mr. Pathak has made significant contributions to curriculum development, laboratory instruction, student mentoring, and institutional growth across the institutions he has served.
Dr. D. Thangamani is currently working as a Scientist at the Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB), Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, Coimbatore. She possesses over 22 years of distinguished research experience in the characterization, conservation, and improvement of forest genetic resources. Her current research focuses on the characterization and conservation of economically and medicinally important tree species such as Teak, Pongamia, Rosewood, Mahua, and other medicinal plants. She has extensive expertise in germplasm exploration and genetic characterization using advanced molecular markers and biochemical techniques to assess genetic variability. Dr. Thangamani is also actively involved in bioprospecting research and has successfully developed natural dyes from forest plantation wastes. Her notable societal contributions include the development of natural dyed garments and face masks with bacterial filtration efficiency. In recognition of her scientific excellence, she has received the Best Woman Scientist Award from the Nature Foundation and the Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award for Scientific Excellence from the Ministry of Environment and Forests. She has authored 10 books, contributed 20 book chapters, and published over 200 research articles. She is currently handling major research projects funded by DBT, MoEF, State Forest Departments, Tamil Nadu Forest Department (TNFD), Karnataka Forest Department (KFD), and the National Programme for Forest Genetic Resources (NPFGR).
Dr. B. Bhagya is serving as an Assistant Professor at the University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana, India. She completed her B. Pharmacy and Ph.D. from the same institution. With 14 years of teaching and research experience, she has established herself as a dedicated academician and researcher. She has published 10 research articles in reputed national journals and has contributed as an author to one book and one book chapter. She is also the holder of an Indian patent. Dr. Bhagya serves as an editorial board member of a pharmaceutical research journal and is a life member of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI). Her research interests include osmotic drug delivery systems, colloidal drug delivery systems, pharmaceutical co-crystals, analytical method validation, and herbal cosmetic formulations.
Dr. Bandla Indraja is currently working as a Professor at Max Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khammam, Telangana. She completed her B. Pharmacy from Max Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, affiliated with Kakatiya University, Warangal. She pursued her M. Pharm in Pharmaceutics from Priyadarshini College of Pharmacy, Narapally, Rangareddy District, Telangana, and obtained her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Shri JJT University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. With over 11 years of teaching experience in pharmacy education, she has served in various academic roles, including Assistant Professor and Associate Professor. Under her guidance, approximately 20 undergraduate and postgraduate research projects have been successfully completed. Dr. Indraja has published several research articles in national and international journals and has made significant contributions to academia. Her primary research areas include novel drug delivery systems and herbal drug formulations.
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Ms. Battula Sowjanya Lakshmi is an accomplished academician currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics at Chebrolu Hanumaiah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. She has 10.9 years of combined teaching and research experience, reflecting her strong dedication to excellence in pharmaceutical education. Her research profile includes 27 publications in reputed national and international journals and three published book chapters. She also holds a commendable portfolio of innovative patents and research grants, demonstrating her active involvement in translational and impactful research. She is a Life Member of both the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) and the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI). Her academic achievements have been recognized through several prestigious awards, including the First Prize with Gold Medal at the International Conference on Current Sustainable Agricultural, Biotechnology, Nutritional and Pharmaceutical Interventions to Combat Global Challenges (SABINP-2023) and the 17th Annual Convention of the Association of Biotechnology, organized in collaboration with the Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy. She has actively presented research papers at numerous national and international conferences and regularly participates in seminars, workshops, and faculty development programs. Her dedication to lifelong learning, academic growth, and student mentorship continues to inspire both students and colleagues.
