About author : Dr. (Prof.) Sailesh Kumar Ghatuary has done PhD in Pharmacy in 2009 from Utkal, Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics in 2003 from Utkal University Bhubaneswar and Bachelor of Pharmacy, 1997 Sambalpur University, Sambalpur. He is Currently working as Principal cum Director at Shri RLT Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology Worked as Dean and Controller of Examination at Bhabha University, Bhopal Formerly served as Dean (Pharmacy) at Bhabha University, Bhopal Formerly served as Principal/Dean at RKDF School of Pharmaceutical Science, Bhabha University. Former Principal cum Director at Shakti College of Pharmacy, Balrampur, Served as H.O.D in Pharmaceutics at College of Health Science, Asmara, Eritrea, Published various research articles and papers in reputed journals, Active participant in international seminars and conferences, His Key Contributions are dedicated to dynamic and enthusiastic teaching, creating a lifelong love of knowledge in students, Conducted seminars, workshops, and symposiums at the national and international levels, Expertise in pharmaceutical sciences with a focus on Pharmaceutics, Contributed to the formulation and development of pharmaceutical products. Holds a D.Sc. (A.M) in Alternative Medicines. His Publications are Author of several research papers published in national and international journals. Notable publications include: "Isolation of Astragalin and Amentoflavne from the Roots of Viburnumerubescens Wall. Ex DC and Their Effect against Human Pathogenic Bacteria." "Formulation and Physico-chemical Standardization of Triple Viburnum Root Arista." "Design, Optimization, and Characterization of a Transferosomal Gel of Acyclovir for Effective Treatment of Herpes Zoster."

About book : It is with great pleasure that we introduce the book “Pharmaceutics-I”. The book allows for the lucid understanding of different dosage forms and processing methods. This book is a genuine effort to clarify the basics of Pharmaceutics in an effortless and interesting manner, as per the syllabus prescribed for the D. Pharm, Part I students by Board of Technical Education. All efforts have been made to keep the text error-free and to present the subject in a student friendly and easy to understand. However, any suggestions and constructive comments would be highly appreciated and incorporated in the future edition.