About Book
This two-part lab manual is designed to cover the complete practical curriculum for M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics) Semester I and II as per PCI guidelines. The manual presents foundational and advanced experimental procedures, theoretical backgrounds, step-by-step methodologies, evaluation parameters, and templates for observations.
Volume I covers: Pre-formulation, Matrix Tablets, Floating DDS, Mucoadhesive Tablets, Transdermal Patches, Dissolution & Kinetics.
Volume II includes: Microspheres, Liposomes, Niosomes, Spherules, PK/PD simulation, QbD/DoE, and Computer Modelling.
About Author
Mr. Pradyumn Tiwari
Mr. Pradyumn Tiwari is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics at ITM University, Gwalior. He holds a Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in Pharmaceutics and has professional experience in both academia and the pharmaceutical industry. He has authored over 17 research publications, contributed to academic books, and received several awards in scientific conferences. Mr. Tiwari has also filed multiple patents in the areas of herbal formulations and smart healthcare technologies. His primary research interests include nanoformulations, herbal drug delivery, and transdermal systems.
Mrs. Vijeta Bhattacharya Banerjee
Mrs. Vijeta Bhattacharya Banerjee is an Assistant Professor at ITM University, Gwalior, and a Gold Medalist in M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics). She has published multiple research and review articles in reputed journals and has participated in numerous national and international conferences. With rich academic and research experience, she has guided M.Pharm students in formulation-based projects. Her areas of interest include nanocarrier systems, phytoconstituent-based drug delivery, and formulation development.
Ms. Rani Yadav
Ms. Rani Yadav is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics at ITM University, Gwalior. She holds an M. Pharm in Pharmaceutics from ITM University, Gwalior, and has three years of teaching experience. Her research focuses on transethosomal drug delivery systems, with publications on herbal topical formulations. Her academic interests include formulation science, pharmacognosy, and advanced drug delivery.
Mr. Ravibhushan Vishwakarma
Mr. Ravibhushan Vishwakarma is an Assistant Professor at Life Line Educational Institute, Azamgarh, and holds an M. Pharm in Pharmacology. He has published research on nanoemulsions and herbal drug evaluations, and has contributed a book chapter on transdermal drug delivery. He is also the inventor of a patent on nanocarrier-based drug delivery for brain tumor treatment. His interests include phytopharmaceuticals, nano drug systems, and academic innovation.
Ms. Neha Yadav
Ms. Neha Yadav is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Vikrant University, Gwalior, with over ten years of teaching experience. She holds an M. Pharm in Pharmacology and has published research on topical formulations, herbal drug delivery, and analytical method development. She is also a co-inventor on patents in the field of drug delivery. Her academic interests include pharmacology, phytotherapy, and modern delivery systems.