EDITED BOOK OF ADVANCED PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS

About Author

Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Kumar Gupta is currently serving as Vice Chancellor and Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Career Point University, Kota (Rajasthan), India, with more than 23 years of teaching and research experience. He obtained his Ph.D. in Pharmacy from Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (U.P.), M.Pharm from J.S.S. College of Pharmacy, Ooty (T.N.), and B.Pharm from L.M. College of Science and Technology (Pharmacy), Jodhpur (Rajasthan). Prof. Gupta has supervised 18 Ph.D. and 55 M.Pharm scholars and is presently guiding 8 Ph.D. and 10 M.Pharm students in diverse areas of pharmaceutical sciences. He is the author of more than 30 books, including works on GPAT, Pharmacognosy, Pathophysiology, Pharmaceutical Biology, Organic Chemistry of Natural Products, Remedial Biology, Environmental Sciences, and Drug Inspector/Drug Controller Officer examinations. He has published over 150 research and review papers in national and international journals, along with more than 130 conference presentations, reflecting his strong research and academic engagement. Prof. Gupta has received several awards for his outstanding contributions to pharmaceutical education, research, and community service, and has also served as a judge at prestigious events such as the Smart India Hackathon 2019. He holds key academic and regulatory roles, including Chairman of the Institutional Ethics Committee and Animal Ethics Committee, Chairman of Board of Studies, member of the Academic Council at Oriental University, Indore, inspector for the Pharmacy Council of India and RUHS, life member of APTI, and reviewer for reputed journals. He has successfully completed three AICTE-sponsored projects and has convened and organized numerous national and international conferences, seminars, workshops, entrepreneurial development programmes, and youth festivals supported by agencies such as AICTE, DST, and the Sasakawa-India Leprosy Foundation. EDITORS: The author is an experienced pharmaceutical scientist and educator who have served as editor of this volume, carefully curating content that is accurate, relevant, and accessible to students, academicians, and professionals. With over 15 years of combined experience in the pharmaceutical industry and academia, they have actively contributed to the advancement of pharmaceutical education and student mentorship. Their specialization lies in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, with more than a decade of focused teaching and research in Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry. Currently associated with the Faculty of Pharmacy, United University, the author continues to engage in academic development and collaborative learning. They remain deeply committed to inspiring learners to question, explore, and connect classroom knowledge with real-world pharmaceutical applications, fostering curiosity that leads to discovery, innovation, and better health outcomes for society.. Dr. Anshu Raj Purohit is a Professor of English at Career Point University, Kota, Rajasthan, with over two decades of teaching experience in English Literature and Language. She holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from J.N.U., Jaipur, and has guided several Ph.D. scholars in her field. Her research interests span human rights, conflict zones, postcolonial studies, and communication skills, and she has published extensively in reputed national and international journals. She is the author of books such as Cyber Crime Education, Human Rights in Conflict Zones, and Communication Techniques & Skills, and actively participates in national and international seminars and conferences. Dr. Purohit also serves on the editorial boards of international research journals and holds a patent for her innovative work on customizing personality-based training programs.. Dr. Sophia Zaidi is an enthusiastic life sciences educator and researcher with a strong background in Botany, Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology. She is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Government College, Deshnok (Rajasthan), where she teaches Plant Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Tissue Culture to undergraduate B.Sc. students. With a Ph.D. in Animal Biotechnology and several years of NEET UG coaching experience, she is passionate about making biology clear, engaging, and accessible. Her research focuses on antibiotic resistance in bacteria, particularly Escherichia coli, and she has published in reputed journals and contributed to scholarly books. She believes science should be shared, not just studied, and this book reflects her mission to guide students, educators, and young researchers through microbiology with clarity and curiosity.. . Dr. Rajkumari Thagele is a highly accomplished pharmaceutical professional with over 15 years of experience in teaching and research. Based in Bhopal, she completed her M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics from Barkatullah University in 2009 and her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from RKDF University in 2018. She is currently serving as Head of the Department at the School of Pharmacy, Career Point University, Kota, Rajasthan. Her primary research interests lie in Novel and Targeted Drug Delivery Systems, in which she has made notable contributions. Dr. Thagele has authored 25 research and review articles in reputed national and international journals and has actively presented her work at numerous conferences. Her excellence in research has been recognized through multiple awards, including two “Best Research Paper” awards, the “Best Innovative Researcher” award by IJRULA, and the Iconic Women Scientist Award in Pharmacy by the Laurels Group.. Dr. Abhishek Nagar is currently working as an Associate Professor at Career Point School of Pharmacy, Career Point University, Kota, Rajasthan. He completed his M.Pharm with specialization in Pharmacognosy from Jaipur National University, Jaipur, and earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacy from Career Point University, Kota. He has published eleven research papers in reputed national and international journals and holds one patent to his credit. Dr. Nagar has guided numerous M.Pharm and B.Pharm students in their project and dissertation work, actively promoting research-oriented learning. He also brings valuable practical experience through his work as a Quality Control Chemist at Zyden Gentec Ltd., Kota (now Lokhith Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.) and as a Project Assistant at CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow, enhancing his expertise in medicinal and aromatic plants.. .