About author : Mr. Pushpendu Gaurav, Assistant Manager- Research & Development (R&D) at Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise), Bengaluru. Mr. Pushpendu Gaurav holds a Bachelor's degree (B.Pharm.) from M.J.P Rohilkhand University, Bareilly (U.P) and a Master's degree (M.Pharm.) from Dr. Harisingh Gour University (A Central University), Sagar (M.P). Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru (Karnataka). His academic achievements include qualifying in various national-level entrance tests such as GPAT (2011, 2013 & 2015) and NIPER-JEE 2013. He has around 10 years of experience in Research and Development (R&D); he has been associated with Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited R&D Centre, Mumbai and Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise), Bengaluru. He has authored two research papers on analytical method development published in international journals, holds a design patent, and has written two books for Pharmacy students. Mr. Gaurav specializes in analytical method development and analytical method validation of various pharmaceutical dosage forms and Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Mr. Gaurav's contributions play a vital role in advancing research and development efforts within the pharmaceutical industry, ultimately benefiting patients and healthcare providers alike. Dr. Rakam Gopi Krishna is Working as Associate Professor in Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He completed B. Pharmacy from Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India in First division by securing 64% of marks in 2007 and he passed out M. Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) from Bharat Institute of Technology Pharmacy, JNTU, Hyderabad, Telangana, India in First class with Distinction by securing 78.1 % of marks in 2009. He was awarded with Ph.D. by GIT

About book : This book, Instrumental Methods of Analysis, is designed to meet the growing demand for comprehensive knowledge of modern analytical instruments and their applications. It aims to provide students, researchers, and professionals with a clear understanding of the fundamental principles, instrumentation, and applications of various analytical techniques. The text begins by introducing basic concepts related to measurement and analysis, followed by detailed discussions of classical and modern techniques such as spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry, electroanalytical methods, and thermal analysis. Each chapter is supplemented with examples, illustrations, and real-world applications to provide practical insights into the functioning and utility of these instruments.