About Book
This book is designed specifically for postgraduate students of pharmacy (M. Pharm),
particularly those specializing in Pharmaceutics, Industrial Pharmacy, and related fields. It also
serves as a valuable reference for researchers, academicians, and professionals involved in
formulation development and drug delivery research. This textbook provides in-depth knowledge
on the principles, design, and development of novel drug delivery technologies, aligning with
current pharmaceutical advancements and regulatory requirements.
The book bridges fundamental pharmaceutical sciences with the latest innovations in drug
delivery, offering students a strong conceptual foundation and practical insights into the evolving
landscape of targeted and controlled drug delivery. Each chapter is structured to enhance
understanding through clear explanations, illustrative diagrams, real-world case studies, and
recent scientific developments.
About Author
Dr Reddy Sunil is a
Professor at the Dept. of
Pharmaceutics, SVS Group
of institutions. Dr Sunil
received his B. Pharm from
Talla Padmavathi Collge of
Pharmacy, Warangal, and
M.Pharmacy & Ph D from
the University College of
Pharm. Sciences, Kakatiya
University. He has a rich
teaching experience of 20
years. To his credit
published 55 research papers
in international and national
journals and listed in UGC,
Scopus, Web of Science, and
Chemical Abstracts.
Working in the field of
Biopharmaceutics,
Mucoadhesive drug delivery
systems, Tablet coating,
Gastro retentive drug
delivery systems,
Microspheres (NDDS). He
has authored 5 book chapters
on advances in drug delivery
and is a co-author 5 no’s
book, 5 patens. He is a
Editorial member of various
journals. He guided 3 Ph.D
& 150 M. Pharm
projects. He is a life member
of IPA, APTI, IPGA and
APPS, APP, SPER
2 Dr Pamu
Sandhya
Dr. Pamu Sandhya is a
Professor and Head at the
Dept. of Pharmaceutics,
Shadan Women’s College of
Pharmacy, Khairatabad,
Hyderabad. Dr. Pamu
Sandhya received her B.
Pharm degree from Talla
Padmavathi Collge of
Pharmacy, Warangal.,
M.Pharmacy from
University College of
Pharm. Sciences, Kakatiya
University & Ph. D. from
Osmania University,
Hyderabad. She has a rich
teaching experience of 18
years. To her credit she
published 60 research papers
in various international and
national journals which were
listed in UGC, Scopus, Web
of Science, and Chemical
Abstracts. Working in the
field of Biopharmaceutics,
Gastroretentive drug
delivery systems, Solubility
enhancement,Tablet coating,
Solid lipid nanoparticles, and
SENDDS. She has authored
a textbook on Development
and Evaluation of Poorly
Soluble Rilpivirine by
SNEDDS: Self
Nanoemulsifying Drug
Delivery System. She is a
Editorial member of various
journals. She guided 5 Ph.D
& 120 M. Pharm projects.
She is a life member of
APTI.
3 Dr. Karra
Geetha
Dr.Karra Geetha, Professor
at CMR College of
Pharmacy Department of
Pharmaceutics with 20 years
of experience in academics
and research in various
aspects. She received
B.Pharm From (SSRCP)
Osmania University, HYD,
Telangana and Ph. D from
Acharya Nagarjuna
University, Guntur, A.P.
She guided 21 M.Pharm
students, 6 Pharm D and 20
B.Pharm Projects till date,
published 105 Research and
Review papers, one patent,
and 13 Book chapters in
National and International
journals had been indexed in
UGC, Scopus, Elsevier and
Web of Science. She
organized a national level
conference with title of
“Mutation of Microbes”.
Sponsored by AICTE. She
has two patents. She had
been received two best oral,
poster presentation award in
national and international
conferences. She holds the
life membership for APTI.
4 Dr Pamu.
Poornima
Dr P. Poornima is a
Professor at the Dept. of
Pharmaceutics, Siddartha
institute of Pharmacy. Dr. P.
Poornima received her B.
Pharm from Talla
Padmavathi Collge of
Pharmacy, Warangal,
M.Pharmacy from the
University College of
Pharm. Sciences, Kakatiya
University. Ph. D from
Jawaharlal Nehru
Technological University
Hyderabad. She has 13 years
of teaching and industrial
experience. To her credit
published 12 research papers
in international and national
journals and listed in UGC,
Scopus and Web of Science.
