About Book
The Textbook of Drug Delivery Systems as per the PCI New Syllabus prescribed for Drug Delivery
Systems (MPH 102T) is a comprehensive and essential resource for students and professionals
in the field of pharmacy, particularly those pursuing a course in pharmaceutical sciences. The
book covers all the core aspects of drug delivery systems (DDS), offering a detailed
understanding of the various technologies, formulations, and methodologies used to enhance
the therapeutic efficacy of drugs. This textbook serves as an invaluable reference for pharmacy
students, offering detailed knowledge about the science and technology behind drug delivery
systems. It ensures students are well-prepared to understand the challenges and innovations in
DDS and equips them with the skills to apply this knowledge in real-world pharmaceutical
practices.
About Author
Dr Hemant Arun Deokule is currently working as Professor at Delight College of Pharmacy,
Pune. He has completed Bachelor of Pharmacy from Modern College of Pharmacy, Nigdi, Pune,
Savitribai Phule Pune University and Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics from Satara College
of Pharmacy, Satara Shivaji University. He had gate qualified in 2008. He has completed his
Ph.D. from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He has 8 years’ experience in the Research and
Development department and 3 years Teaching experience. His research work was published in
National and international Journal. He has authored many research papers in reputed national
and international journals. He is a member of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of
India (APTI). He also has two Patents on mouth dissolving film and on cancer therapy.
2 nd Author
Dr. Nitin Hindurao Salunkhe is Professor at Adarsh College of Pharmacy, Vita. He earned his
Bachelor's degree from Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy, Kolhapur, and completed his
Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics and Ph.D. from Shivaji University, Kolhapur. With 15
years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Salunkhe has also served as a Senior Research
Fellow on a Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India-funded project. He has
authored over 30 research papers in reputed national and international journals. His research
contributions have been recognized with first and second prizes at the state-level AVISHKAR
Research Project Competition. He has supervised five M. Pharmacy students and is currently
mentoring eight.
3 rd Author
Dr. Sangita Abasaheb Kale is currently working as an assistant professor at PES’s Modern
College of Pharmacy, Nigdi, Pune. She has completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy from P.D.V.V.P’s
College of Pharmacy, Viladghat, Ahmednagar, Savitribai Phule Pune University, and a Master of
Pharmacy in Quality Assurance Techniques from Maeer’s Maharashtra Institute of Pharmacy,
Kothrud, Pune, Savitribai Phule Pune University. She had GPAT qualified in 2011. She has
completed her Ph.D. and received fellowship from Savitribai Phule Pune University. She has 2
years of experience in the Research and Development department and 4 years of teaching
experience. She has authored two book chapter in reference books. She has authored many
research papers in reputed national and international journals. She also has three patents
granted. She is a member of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI).
4 th Author
Mr Amol Vasant Deshpande is currently working as Deputy General Manager in OSD Emcure
Pharmaceutical Limited, Hinjawadi, Pune. He has completed Bachelor of Pharmacy and Master
of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics from Modern College of Pharmacy, Nigdi, Pune, Savitribai Phule
Pune University. He has 20 years of hands-on experience in the field of Technology Transfer and
Operation, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and projects with USFDA, MHRA, WHO, ANVISA and
HEALTH CANADA approved plants. Currently handling Technology transfer for three locations
across Emcure.
5 th Author
Ms. Kavita Sunil Pukale is currently working as QA Reviewer in Emcure Pharmaceutical Limited,
Hinjawadi, Pune. She has completed Bachelor of Pharmacy from Alard College of Pharmacy,
Marunji, Pune, Savitribai Phule Pune University and Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics from
Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College of Pharmacy Thergaon, Pune, Savitribai Phule Pune
University. She has 8 years of experience in the field of Quality Assurance with USFDA and WHO
plants.