
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
I am working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS). Teaching undergraduate (BPharm) and postgraduate (MPharm) students in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Analytical Sciences. Conducts theory classes, practical sessions, demonstrations, and interactive discussions for BPharm and MPharm students. Guides MPharm and PhD students in research activities, dissertation work, seminars, and scientific presentations. Assists undergraduate students in academic projects, case presentations, and research-oriented activities.
Develops and updates course materials in accordance with current pharmaceutical regulatory and industrial requirements. Sets question papers, evaluates answer scripts, invigilates examinations, and conducts practical/viva examinations. Provides training in analytical instrumentation and advanced pharmaceutical analytical techniques. Actively involved in research activities in the areas of drug metabolism, metabolomics, pharmaceutical analysis, nanotechnology-based formulations, and solid-state characterization.
Participates in departmental, institutional, and academic committee activities. Member of the Publicity Committee and contributes to institutional academic outreach activities. Regularly attends and participates in conferences, workshops, faculty development programs (FDPs), CMEs, and seminars at national and international levels to update academic and research knowledge. Mentors students academically and professionally beyond classroom teaching.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Instrumental Method of Analysis | BPharm Semester VII |
| Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques | MPharm Semester I |
| Quality Control and Quality Assurance | MPharm Semester I |
| Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Practical 1 | MPharm Semester I |
| Hazards and safety management | MPharm Semester II |
| Pharmaceutical Validation | MPharm Semester II |
| Audit and Regulatory Compliance | MPharm Semester II |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Pharm | Pharmacy | Shri Sharda Bhavan Education Society. Nanded Pharmacy College, Nanded | 2017 |
| M harm | Quality Assurance | School of Pharmacy, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded | 2019 |
| Ph.D. | Pharmaceutical Analysis | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati (NIPER-G) | 2024 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS) (MAHE), Manipal | Assistant Professor | Dec 2024 - Till Date |
| Laboratoire des Biomolécules (LBM UMR 7203), Sorbonne University, Paris, France | Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 01/2024 to 011/2024 |
| Waters India Pvt. Ltd. | Mass Spectrometry Specialist | 09/2023 to 04/2024 |
| Daewoong Pharmaceutical India Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, India | Executive – Quality Assurance (QA) | 01/2020 to 10/2020 |