About Book
The Textbook of Novel Drug Delivery Systems is a comprehensive academic resource designed to provide a thorough understanding of advanced drug delivery mechanisms. It serves as an essential guide for pharmacy students, researchers, and professionals interested in developing more effective and targeted therapies. The book begins with an in-depth exploration of controlled drug delivery systems, introducing key terminology and foundational principles such as diffusion, dissolution, and ion exchange mechanisms.
It covers physicochemical and biological properties of drugs critical to sustained release formulations, followed by a dedicated chapter on polymers, discussing their classification, properties, and application in drug design. The topic of microencapsulation is thoroughly addressed, with explanations of methods, advantages, and pharmaceutical applications of microspheres and microparticles. The book also delves into mucosal drug delivery systems, emphasizing bioadhesion principles and the formulation of buccal drug delivery platforms. It progresses into implantable drug delivery systems, detailing the use of implants and osmotic pumps for long-term therapeutic effects. The section on transdermal drug delivery outlines the structure of the skin, permeation enhancers, and formulation strategies for achieving systemic drug absorption. Gastroretentive systems are explained with emphasis on floating, high-density, and gastroadhesive techniques to increase gastric retention time.
Readers are introduced to nasopulmonary delivery, with practical formulation details on dry powder inhalers, metered-dose inhalers, nasal sprays, and nebulizers. Targeted drug delivery concepts are thoroughly presented, including advanced carriers like liposomes, niosomes, nanoparticles, and monoclonal antibodies. The book also includes critical insights into ocular drug delivery, focusing on overcoming intraocular barriers using formulations and devices like ocuserts. Lastly, intrauterine drug delivery systems are examined, detailing IUD development, advantages, and limitations.
About Author
Dr. Shubhrajit Mantry Presently working as a Professor, under the Department of Pharmacy at SARALA BIRLA UNIVERSITY, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 835130, India. He had completed his D.Pharm from Mayurbhanj medical Academy, Odisha, B.Pharm and M.Pharm from Utkal University, Odisha and Ph.D. from Bhagwant University, Rajasthan. He authored 13 National and 02 International books. He had published more than 70 articles in various reputed National & International indexed journal like Elsevier, Web of Science, SCI indexed, SCOPUS. He had published and Granted more than 30 patents in India, Australia, South Africa, Philippines, Germany & UK. He had guided 25 PG students & 40 UG students in his academic career. His areas of research interests include Novel drug delivery system, Nanotechnology and aspects with modern tools and techniques. He is associated with Association of Pharmaceutical teachers of India (APTI) and Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) as a Life member. He has organized several International & National conference and more than 20 webinar for the pharmacy profession. He is appointed as Bentham Science Ambassador for the tenure of 2020-2021, 2022-2023 & 2024-2025. He has awarded as National Rashtriya Samaj Ratna Award held at Mumbai & Received Excellence award in Numerology held at Mumbai.
Ms.Priyanka Tyagi is working as an Associate professor in department of pharmaceutics at Seth Vishambhar Nath Institute of Pharmacy, Barabanki since September 2023. prior to working at SVNIP she was working as a Assistant professor at Sherwood college of Pharmacy, Barabanki since May 2021 to August 2023 and she has industrial experience in technology transfer department at torrent pharmaceuticals ltd. She is persuing Phd from Sanskriti University, Mathura. She has received master degree in pharmaceutics in 2016 from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Central University, Lucknow and bachelor's in pharmacy in 2014 from Dr. M.C. saxena college of Pharmacy, Lucknow.Her teaching interest include Industrial Pharmacy, physical pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical regulatory science.
Ms. Shilpa Brahma is a dedicated and emerging academician in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. She holds a Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) degree from Indira Gandhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) from Hi-Tech College of Pharmacy, and a Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) from Government Polytechnic.Throughout her academic journey, she has been actively involved in various co-curricular and extracurricular activities, having received numerous certificates in quiz competitions, debates, and sports. She has also actively participated in several national conferences and webinars, enhancing her academic and professional exposure. Ms. Brahma recently authored a practical guide titled "Pharmaceutical Analysis I & II – Practical Book," which reflects her deep understanding and interest in the subject. In addition to her book, she is currently engaged in writing multiple review articles contributing to the field of pharmacy literature.Presently, she is serving as a faculty member at Hi-Tech College of Pharmacy, where she continues to inspire and mentor students through her academic and research contributions.
Dr. Shailendra Kumar Kawre is currently working as professor Dr. Bhagat Singh Rai College of Pharmacy Seoni (M.P). He has more than 15 Years of academic experience. He has completed M. Pharmacy (Pharmacoloy) from Vedica College of B.Pharmacy Bhopal (M.P) in 2014 & Phd in Pharmaceutical science from Sunrise University Alwar (Raj.) in 2024. He has published more than 05 research and review articles in national and international peer review journals. He has 01patents in the field of Pharmaceutical Science.
Dr. Chakresh Patley is currently working as Principal at Gracious College of Pharmacy Balaghat (M.P.). He has more than 15 years of academic experience. He has completed M. Pharmacy (Pharmacology) from B.R. Nahata College of Pharmacy, Mandsaur (M.P.) in 2011 and completed his PhD in pharmaceutical science from RKDF University Bhopal (M.P.) in 2021. He has published more than 30 research and review articles in national and international peer review journals. He has 3 patents and published 4 books in the field of Pharmaceutical Science. He is editorial board member and life member of different national and international bodies.
