Research QIP and Infrastructure Development Grants
| Sr. No. | Name of Funding Agencies | Type of Project | Amount Sanctioned (Rs. in Lakhs) | Link to Funding Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi | DST FIST-Infrastructure Development | 45.0 | https://dst.gov.in/ |
| 2. | All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi | Research Projects | 30.37 | https://www.aicte-india.org/ |
| 3. | All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi | Infrastructure Development | 25.18 | https://www.aicte-india.org/ |
| 4 | All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi. | Industry Institute Partnership Cell | 8.0 | https://www.aicte-india.org/ |
| 5 | All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi | FDP ,STTP | 4.63 | https://www.aicte-india.org/ |
| 6 | Ministry of Educations Innovation Cell, Govt. of India, New Delhi. | Start-up Grant | 3.0 | https://mic.gov.in/ |
| 7 | Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission, Mumbai. | Research Projects | 16.7 | https://rgstc.maharashtra.gov.in/sanctioned-projects |
| 8. | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. | Research Projects | 62.2 | http://www.unipune.ac.in/ |
| 9. | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. | Quality improvement Programmes | 28.14 | http://www.unipune.ac.in/ |
| 10. | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. | Infrastructure Development | 32.85 | http://www.unipune.ac.in/ |
| 11. | Industries and Institutes | Consultancy and Services | 139.15 | - |
Publications/Presentations/Research Collaborations
| Sr. No. | Publications/Presentations/Research Collaborations | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Publications | 397 |
| 2 | Presentations | 216 |
| 3 | Research Collaborations:
|
21 |
Research Interest
Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
The area of research interest of the faculty includes CNS targeting, nasal mucoadhesive drug delivery, transdermal drug delivery system, pulsatile drug delivery, floating drug delivery system, colon targeted drug delivery, microencapsulation, solubility enhancement, crystal engineering, taste masking & mouth dissolving systems, preservation of biomolecules, micro & nano-particulate drug delivery system, sustained/ controlled drug delivery system and self-emulsified drug delivery system.-
- Avinash Tekade, Mukesh Ratnaparkhi, Ashutosh Shewale, Rushikesh Shinde, Gajanan Kulkarni, Parth Pawar. Design and assessment of in-situ nasal gel incorporated with nanostructured cubosomes for the targeted therapy of schizophrenia, Journal of Research in Pharmacy, 2025; 29(3): 947–958.
- Mukesh P. Ratnaparkhi, Shailendra S. Salvankar, Avinash R. Tekade, Gajanan M. Kulkarni. Core-shell Nanoparticles for pulmonary Drug Delivery, Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, 2025; 13(1): 90-116.
- Sachin Jagdale, Babita Agarwal, Abhishek Dixit, Saurabh Gaware. Chitosan as excellent bio-macromolecule with myriad of anti-activities in biomedical applications - A review, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024; 257(2): 128697.
- Avinash Tekade, Prasad Kadam, Sachin Jagdale, Samiksha Surwade, Anil Gaikwad, Parth Pawar, Rushikesh Shinde. Exploring Potential of Nano-formulations in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease through Nasal Route, Current Alzheimer's Research, 2024; 21(10): 693-709.
- Avinash R. Tekade, Ram Susar, Gajanan Kulkarni, Samiksha Surwade, Anil Gaikwad. Nanostructured Lipid Carriers Of Donepezil Hydrochloride For The Treatment Of Alzheimer Diseases, Current Alzheimer's Research, 2024; 21(10): 710-722.
- Sachin K. Jagdale, Rajesh B. Nawale. Solid–Liquid Equilibrium Study of Itraconazole in Diethylene Glycol: Water Mixtures at 298.15 K Using Extended Hildebrand Solubility Approach, Chemistry Africa, 2024; 7: 151-164.
- Shailendra Salvankar, Komal Thite, Mukesh Ratnaparkhi, Gajanan Kulkarni. Formulation and optimization of Agomelatine loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for intranasal delivery, Journal of Research in Pharmacy, 2024; 23(5): 1592–1608.
- Avinash R. Tekade, Mayuri R. Suryavanshi, Ashutosh B. Shewale, Vilas S. Patil. Design and development of donepezil hydrochloride loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for efficient management of Alzheimer’s disease, Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2023; 49(9): 590-600.
- Avinash Tekade, Pratiksha Ghodke, Ashvini Patange, Pravin Patil. Nanostructured cubosomal in situ nasal gel for the treatment of migraine, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 2023; 87: 104797.
- Avinash R. Tekade, Sneha U. Mathapati, Mukesh P. Ratnaparkhi, Gajanan M. Kulkarni. Bioavailability Enhancement of Poorly Aqueous Soluble Atorvastatin Calcium by Solid Dispersion Technique Using a Modified Natural Polymer as a Hydrophilic Carrier, Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2023; 18: 2185-2195.
- Tekade A.R., Mittha P.S., Pisal C.S. Nanostructured lipid carriers for nose to brain delivery targeting CNS: Diversified role of liquid lipids for synergistic action, Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2022, doi: 10.34172/apb.2022.078.
- Sachin K. Jagdale, Rajesh B. Nawale. Experimental measurement – correlation of solubility and dissolution thermodynamics study of itraconazole in pure monosolvents at various temperatures, Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2021, 1-4.
- Sachin Jagdale, Simran Karekar. Bird’s eye view on aquasomes: Formulation and application of aquasomes, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 2020; 58: 1-14.
- Avinash Tekade, Jyoti Yadav. A Review on Solid Dispersion and Carriers Used Therein for Solubility Enhancement of Poorly Water Soluble Drugs, Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2020; 10(3): 359-369.
- Sachin Jagdale, Rajesh Nawale. Extended Hildebrand solubility Approach: prediction and correlation of the solubility of Itraconazole in Triacin: water mixtures at 298.15 K, Turkish Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020; 17(2): 228–234.
SEMINAR/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES ORGANIZED
| Sr. No. | Academic Year | FDP/STTP/SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES ORGANIZED | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District / Local | State | National | Workshops | Conferences | |||
| 1. | 2024 -25 | 04 | - | - | 11 | – | 15 |
| 2. | 2023-24 | - | - | - | 24 | – | 24 |
| 3. | 2022-23 | - | 1 | - | 23 | – | 24 |
| 4. | 2021-22 | 1 | - | 1 | 26 | – | 28 |
| 5. | 2020–21 | – | - | 2 | 12 | – | 14 |
Ph.D. Scholars Award/Registration Details
| Sr.No. | Name of Research Scholar | Title of the Thesis | Year of Registration | Name of the Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mr. Prasad Kadam | Development and Evaluation of Topical Herbal Formulation for Anti-Inflammatory Activity | 2014-15 | Dr. Manohar J. Patil | Awarded (2019) |
| 2. | Mr. Mukesh Ratnaparkhi | Studies on solubility enhancement of poorly water soluble drugs by various pharmaceutical techniques | 2014-15 | Dr. Pravin. D. Chaudhari | Awarded (2019) |
| 3. | Mrs. Kavita Yadav | Development and Evaluation of Poly- herbal Topical Formulations | 2014-15 | Dr. Manohar J. Patil | Awarded (2019) |
| 4. | Ms. Pallavi Bhokare | Comparative Investigation of Phytochemical and Anti-diabetic Potential of Tabenaemontana Species | 2019-20 | Dr. Manohar J. Patil | Pursuing |
| 5. | Ms. Nirvi Gandhi | In vivo and In vitro Consideration to Support Herbal Product in Dry Powder Inhalers for Lung Diseases to Meet Current Needs | 2019-20 | Dr. Manohar J. Patil | Pursuing |
| 6. | Mr. Abhijeet Karanje | Development of Herbal Formulations for Management of Arthritis | 2022-23 | Dr. Manohar J. Patil | Pursuing |
| 7. | Ms. Nirmala Musmade | Formulation Development and Evaluation of Drug Containing Cubosomes Loaded In situ Nasal Gel for Treating Alzheimer’s disease. | 2019-20 | Dr. Avinash R. Tekade | Pursuing |
| 8. | Ms. Vidya Thorat | Development and characterization of mucoadhesive nano-particulate drug delivery system for brain targeting through nasal route | 2019-20 | Dr. Avinash R. Tekade | Pursuing |
| 9. | Mr. Abhijeet Thorat | Design, Development And Characterization of Nanoparticulate Drug Delivery System for Efficient Targeting of CNS Through Nasal Route | 2020-21 | Dr. Avinash R. Tekade | Pursuing |
| 10. | Ms. Pratima Pokale | Development and Characterization of Anti Alzheimer's Drug loaded Nasal Mucoadhesive Nanoparticulate Drug Delivery System for Effective Management of Alzheimer's Disease | 2021-22 | Dr. Avinash R. Tekade | Pursuing |
| 11. | Ms. Jyoti Lokhande | Enhancement of Solubility & Bioavailability of poorly water soluble drug using different Techniques | 2022-23 | Dr. Avinash R. Tekade | Pursuing |
| 12. | Ms. Arti Gite | Nanoformulation based nose to brain drug delivery for the treatment of neurodegenerative disease | 2022-23 | Dr. Avinash R. Tekade | Pursuing |
| 13. | Ms. Nikita Rukhe | Chromatographic method development, validation and degaradtionstudies of antidiabetic drugs by DOE approach | 2021-22 | Dr. Rahul H. Khiste | Pursuing |
| 14. | Ms. Shruti Hagawane | Analytical Method Development and Validation for Assay and Forced Degradation Study of some Antihypertensive drugs | 2022-23 | Dr. Rahul H. Khiste | Pursuing |
| 15. | Ms. Aishwarya Ambekar | Formulation, Method Development and Validation of Stability Indicating RP-HPLC Method for Simultaneous Estimation of antifungal drugs |
2022-23 | Dr. Rahul H. Khiste | Pursuing |
| 16. | Ms. Pramila Bhavar | Stability indicating analytical method development and validation of some anticonvulsant drugs in bulk and its dosage forms by chromatographic techniques | 2022-23 | Dr. Rahul H. Khiste | Pursuing |
| 17. | Ms. Shakila Shaikh | Pharmacological Screening of Herbal Plants for Wound Healing Activity in Experimental Animals | 2020-21 | Dr. Pravin J. Patil | Pursuing |
| 18. | Ms. Varsha Dhulsawant | Pharmacological Screening of Some Synthesized Novel Phenoxy Acetic Acid Analogues for Antihyperlipidemic Activity in Experimental Animals | 2020-21 | Dr. Pravin J. Patil | Pursuing |
| 19. | Mr. Vaibhav Mandale | QbD approach for Validation of Analytical Methods of Peptides and their Related Substances in Pharmaceutical Products | 2021-22 | Dr. Sampada D. Dalvi | Pursuing |
| 20. | Mr. Vikas Mugale | Isolation and Characterisation of Phytocontituents of Indigenous plants for potential biological activity | 2022-23 | Dr. Sampada D. Dalvi | Pursuing |
| 21. | Ms. Tai Yele | Magnetically modulated drug for targeting | 2022-23 | Dr. Sampada D. Dalvi | Pursuing |
| 22. | Ms. Priyanka Shelke | Design and Synthesis of Novel Derivatives of Pyrimidine based azetidinone molecules for their Anticancer Potential | 2022-23 | Dr. Babita A. Agarwal | Pursuing |
| 23. | Ms. Pranita Shankaratti | Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel Hybrid Analogues of some Antidiabetic Agents | 2022-23 | Dr. Babita A. Agarwal | Pursuing |
| 24. | Ms. Swati Kshirsagar | Design and Development of Novel Drug Delivery System for Inflammatory Conditions | 2022-23 | Dr. Mukesh P. Ratnaparkhi |
Pursuing |
| 25. | Mr. Atul Suryavanshi | Biopharmaceutical approach in Solubility enhamcement of BCS Class II drugs | 2022-23 | Dr. Mukesh P. Ratnaparkhi |
Pursuing |
| 26. | Mr. Shailendra Salvankar | Evaluation of Potential of Novel Lipid based nanocarrier system | 2022-23 | Dr. Mukesh P. Ratnaparkhi |
Pursuing |
| 27. | Mr. Omkar Kolhe | Development and evaluation of nanostructured lipid carriers for the treatment of cancer | 2022-23 | Dr. Mukesh P. Ratnaparkhi |
Pursuing |
Associates / Collaborators / Partners

MoUs with Pharmaceutical Industries, CROs, Skill Development Organizations,
Hospitals & Universities
| Sr.No. | Industry/Research Organisation with which MoU is signed | Year of signing & Renewal of MoU | Duration | Activities under MOU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Dadra (UT OF D & NH & DD) | Sign. date-21/06/2025 | 3 Years | Collaborative Research, M. Pharm Dissertation Research Projects, Industry Visit, Training, Consultancy & Services |
| 2. | Aditya Birla Education Trust Pune | Sign. date-02/05/2025 | 2 Years | Mental Health Related Awareness & Activities, Holistic Services |
| 3. | D.Y. Patil Dental School Pune | Sign. date- 01/05/2025 |
3 Years | Joint Research, Internship & Clinical Training, Guest Lectures, Academic Exchanges |
| 4. | KEM Hospital Pune | Sign. date- 01/04/2025 |
5 Years | Training, Internship/ Apprenticeship, Placement, Hospital Visit |
| 5. | Saishree Vitalife Hospital Pvt. Ltd. Pune | Sign. date- 22/04/2025 |
5 Years | Training, Internship/ Apprenticeship, Placement, Hospital Visit |
| 6. | Zuventus Healthcare Ltd. Pune | Sign. date- 28/03/2025 |
3 Years | Collaborative Research, M. Pharm Dissertation Research Projects, Industry Visit, Training, Consultancy & Services |
| 7. | Pratham Infotech Foundation, Pune | Sign. date- 03/12/2024 |
3 Years | Soft Skills Training, Pre-placement activities |
| 8. | Premium Serums & Vaccines Pvt. Ltd. Pune | Sign. date- 16/11/2024 |
3 Years | Placement, Internship, Visit and Training Faculty Visit-05 |
| 9. | Medicover KLE Hospitals Pvt. Ltd. Pune | Sign. date- 02/01/2024 |
10 Years | Placement, Internship, Visit and Training, |
| 10. | BVG India Limited, Pune | Sign. date- 02/01/2024 |
3 Years | Placement Internship, Industry Visit and Training, Collaborative Research |
| 11. | Pune District Education Association’s College of Ayurved and Research Centre, Pune |
Sign. date- 29/12/2023 |
10 Years | Collaborative Research, Consultancy and Services Industry Visit and Training |
| 12. | District Election Office Pune, Worship Earth Foundation, Pune | Sign. date- 16/10/2023 |
3 Years | Voter Awareness and Promoting Ethical Electoral Participation |
| 13. | Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. Pune | Sign. date- 12/10/2023 |
3 Years | Academic Interface Program (AIP),Training , Placement Student Training , Faculty Training |
| 14. | Bharati Vidyapeeth,Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune | Sign. Date- 21/08/2023 | 5 Years | Training, Collaborative Research Projects, Consultancy & Services |
| 15. | Vipra Pharmaceuticals, Pune | Sign. Date- 21/01/2023 |
3 Years | Consultancy and Services Industry Visit and Training |
| 16. | Rajaswa Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Pune | Sign. Date- 21/01/2023 |
3 Years | Consultancy and Services Industry Visit and Training |
| 17. | Passiflora Laboratories Pvt. Ltd, Pune | Sign. Date- 21/01/2023 |
3 Years | Consultancy and Services Industry Visit and Training |
| 18. | KITE-Ai Technologies Private Limited, Pune | Sign. Date- 11/01/2023 |
5 Years | Training & Career Guidance on Clinical Trails & Data Analytics |
| 19. | SIEC Education Pvt. Ltd Pune | Renew Date 30/07/2025 Sign. Date- 20/07/2022 |
3 Years | Career Guidance, Consultancy & Services for Higher Educations at Abroad |
| 20. | Dr. D.Y Patil Dental College & Hospital Pune | Sign. Date- 30/06/2022 |
3 Years | Collaborative research Projects Regenerative Medicine Lab. |
| 21. | University of Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health sciences, Johannesburg, South Africa | Renew Date 01/06/2025 Sign. Date- 15/06/2022 |
3 Years | Advanced Drug Delivery Platform |
| 22. | MMCIII - Marathwada Mitramandal Centre for Invention innovation Incubation | Renew Date 01/07/2025 Sign. Date- 01/02/2024 06/09/2022 |
1 Years | Invention innovation Incubation For technology startups and entrepreneurs |
| 23. | Mprex Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Pune | Sign. Date-01/01/2024 | 3 Years | Consultancy & Services Industry Visit Collaborative research Projects |
| 24. | Srujan Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Pune | Sign. Date-01/12/2023 | 3 Years | Collaborative research Projects Consultancy & Services |
| 25. | Matruj Ayurveda Pharmacy Pvt. Ltd. Pune | Sign. Date-01/03/2020 | 10 Years | Placement Industry Training Industry Visit |
| 26. | Rubicon Skill Development Pvt. Ltd.Pune | Renew Date 25/07/2025 Sign. Date- 05/07/2019 |
2 Years | Skill Development Programs |
| 27. | NuLife Pharmaceuticals, Pune | Renew Date 01/11/2022 01/11/2019 Sign. Date-18/10/2013 |
3 Years | M. Pharm Dissertation Project Placement Industry Training Industry Visit |
| 28. | SG Phyto Pharma Pvt. Limited, Kolhapur | Renew Date 01/11/2022 01/11/2019 Sign. Date- 18/10/2013 |
3 Years | Consultancy & Services Industry Visit Industry Training Collaborative research Projects |
| 29. | Reve Pharma, Nashik, Maharashtra | Renew Date 01/11/2022 01/11/2019 01/11/2016 Sign. Date- 18/10/2013 |
3 Years | M. Pharm Dissertation Project Consultancy & Services Industry Visit Industry Training |
| 30. | MB Healthcare, Pune | Renew Date 01/11/2022 01/11/2019 Sign. Date- 01/11/2016 |
3 Years | Consultancy & Services Collaborative research Projects Industry Training |
| 31. | Chakan Life Sciences Pvt. Limited, Pune | Renew Date 01/11/2022 Sign. Date- 01/11/2016 |
3 Years | Placement Consultancy & Services Industry Visit Industry Training |
| 32. | Ari Healthcare Pvt. Limited, Pune | Renew Date- 01/07/2024, 01/07/2021, Sign. Date-01/08/2013 |
1 Years | M. Pharm Dissertation Project Placement Consultancy & Services Industry Visit Collaborative research Projects |
| 33. | Callidus Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. Pune | Renew Date- 21/01/2022 Sign. Date 20/01/2019 |
3 Years | M. Pharm Dissertation Research Project Placement Consultancy & Services , Industry Visit Collaborative research Projects |
| 34. | PRADO (Preclinical Research and Development Organization Private Limited) Pune | Renew Date- 01/11/2021, Sign. Date 01/11/2016 |
5 Years | Renew Date- 01/11/2021, Sign. Date 01/11/2016 |
The area of research interest of the faculty includes CNS targeting, nasal mucoadhesive drug delivery, transdermal drug delivery system, pulsatile drug delivery, floating drug delivery system, colon targeted drug delivery, microencapsulation, solubility enhancement, crystal engineering, taste masking & mouth dissolving systems, preservation of biomolecules, micro & nano-particulate drug delivery system, sustained/ controlled drug delivery system and self-emulsified drug delivery system.
- Avinash Tekade, Mukesh Ratnaparkhi, Ashutosh Shewale, Rushikesh Shinde, Gajanan Kulkarni, Parth Pawar. Design and assessment of in-situ nasal gel incorporated with nanostructured cubosomes for the targeted therapy of schizophrenia, Journal of Research in Pharmacy, 2025; 29(3): 947–958.
- Mukesh P. Ratnaparkhi, Shailendra S. Salvankar, Avinash R. Tekade, Gajanan M. Kulkarni. Core-shell Nanoparticles for pulmonary drug delivery, Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, 2025; 13(1): 90–116.
- Sachin Jagdale, Babita Agarwal, Abhishek Dixit, Saurabh Gaware. Chitosan as excellent bio-macromolecule with myriad of anti-activities in biomedical applications – A review, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024; 257(2): 128697.
- Avinash Tekade, Prasad Kadam, Sachin Jagdale, Samiksha Surwade, Anil Gaikwad, Parth Pawar, Rushikesh Shinde. Exploring potential of nano-formulations in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease through nasal route, Current Alzheimer's Research, 2024; 21(10): 693–709.
- Avinash R. Tekade, Ram Susar, Gajanan Kulkarni, Samiksha Surwade, Anil Gaikwad. Nanostructured lipid carriers of donepezil hydrochloride for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, Current Alzheimer's Research, 2024; 21(10): 710–722.
- Sachin K. Jagdale, Rajesh B. Nawale. Solid–liquid equilibrium study of itraconazole in diethylene glycol: water mixtures at 298.15 K using extended Hildebrand solubility approach, Chemistry Africa, 2024; 7: 151–164.
- Shailendra Salvankar, Komal Thite, Mukesh Ratnaparkhi, Gajanan Kulkarni. Formulation and optimization of agomelatine-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for intranasal delivery, Journal of Research in Pharmacy, 2024; 23(5): 1592–1608.
- Avinash R. Tekade, Mayuri R. Suryavanshi, Ashutosh B. Shewale, Vilas S. Patil. Design and development of donepezil hydrochloride-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for efficient management of Alzheimer’s disease, Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2023; 49(9): 590–600.
- Avinash Tekade, Pratiksha Ghodke, Ashvini Patange, Pravin Patil. Nanostructured cubosomal in situ nasal gel for the treatment of migraine, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 2023; 87: 104797.
- Avinash R. Tekade, Sneha U. Mathapati, Mukesh P. Ratnaparkhi, Gajanan M. Kulkarni. Bioavailability enhancement of poorly aqueous soluble atorvastatin calcium by solid dispersion technique using a modified natural polymer as a hydrophilic carrier, Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2023; 18: 2185–2195.
- Tekade A.R., Mittha P.S., Pisal C.S. Nanostructured lipid carriers for nose-to-brain delivery targeting CNS: Diversified role of liquid lipids for synergistic action, Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2022; doi: 10.34172/apb.2022.078.
- Sachin K. Jagdale, Rajesh B. Nawale. Experimental measurement and correlation of solubility and dissolution thermodynamics study of itraconazole in pure monosolvents at various temperatures, Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2021; 1–4.
- Sachin Jagdale, Simran Karekar. Bird’s eye view on aquasomes: Formulation and application of aquasomes, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 2020; 58: 1–14.
- Avinash Tekade, Jyoti Yadav. A review on solid dispersion and carriers used therein for solubility enhancement of poorly water-soluble drugs, Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2020; 10(3): 359–369.
- Sachin Jagdale, Rajesh Nawale. Extended Hildebrand solubility approach: Prediction and correlation of the solubility of itraconazole in triacin: water mixtures at 298.15 K, Turkish Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020; 17(2): 228–234.
The area of research interest of faculty includes Biomaterials, Polymeric scaffolds for regenerative medicine, Microfluidic systems, Medical devices, Analytical Method development, Analytical process validation, Stability Indicating Method for Bulk Drugs and their various Formulations, Bioanalytical Method Development, SAR Based Drug Design, Heterocyclic Chemistry, Development of Novel Analogues for anti-inflammatory, anticancer, CNS agents, Multicomponent Reactions, Green Chemistry.
Highlighted publications
- Dr. Babita Agarwal, Dr. Sachin Jagdale. White Analytical Chemistry (WAC)- A Sustainable and Effective Approach to Modern Analytical Science. Pharma Times. 2025, 57, 06, 21-22.
- Babita Agarwal, Sachin Jagdale, Saloni Yadav, Mansi Dighule, Rutuja Lahane. Pharma Safety Alarms: Reviewing Drug Recalls in India. Journal of Hospital Pharmacy. 2025, 20-02, Supplementary.
- Bhuvaneshwari D Patil et al. A Comprehensive Exploration of Polymeric 3D Sponges for Regeneration of Bone. Regenerative Engineering and Translational Medicine. 2025, 1-34. DOI. (Springer/IF – 2.6)
- Kajal P Chamate et al. A comprehensive review on Bioink based Microfluidic Device. Bioprinting. 2024, e00371. DOI. (Elsevier/IF – 6.8)
- Rahul Khiste, Saylee Ganorkar, Aditya Bhavsar. Method Development for Estimation of Azelnidipine and S (-) Metoprolol Succinate in Tablets by UV Spectrophotometry and HPLC Using Student’s T-Test. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Vol 59, Issue 2 (Suppl), Apr-Jun, 2025.
- Mukesh P. Ratnaparkhi et al. RP-HPLC Method Development and Validation for the Determination of Remdesivir in IV Formulation. INDIAN DRUGS. 2025, 62(06), 45-49.
- Sachin Jagdale et al. Chitosan as excellent bio-macromolecule with myriad of anti-activities in biomedical applications – A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2024, 257(2), 128697. DOI. (Elsevier/IF – 8.2)
- Avirup Chakarborty et al. Role of Exosomal RNA in wound healing and tissue repair. In: Exosomal RNA Role in Human Diseases and Therapy. Elsevier Academic Press, 2024, pp. 295-323. ISBN: 9780443140082. (Chapter 13)
- Hemalatha Kanniyappan et al. Investigation of cell-accelerated corrosion (CAC) on the CoCrMo alloy with segregation banding: Hip implant applications. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 2024, 106449. DOI. (Elsevier/IF – 4.626)
- Babita Agarwal et al. Development and Validation of Stability Indicating RP-HPLC Method for estimation of Glycpyrrolate and Neostigmine. Journal of Chromatographic Science. 2024, 62(3):213-221. DOI. (IF – 1.3)
- Ganesh S. Mhaske et al. Investigation of Novel Quinoline Derivatives Targeting EGFR as Anticancer Agents – A Computational Approach. Clinical Cancer Drugs. 2024, 10, 103-122.
- Ravindra V. Badhe et al. Current advancements in bio-ink technology for cartilage and bone tissue engineering. BONE. 2023, 171, 116746. DOI. (Elsevier/IF – 4.626)
- Archana A. Gupta et al. Potential use of anti-cancer drugs coated scaffolds for local drug delivery in cancer cell lines. Oral Oncology Reports. 2023, 6, 100032. DOI.
- Rahul H. Khiste et al. Fast-dissolving Oral Dosage Form using Vigna Mungo Mucilage and Oral Film via Solvent Casting. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics. 2023, 17(4), 754-762. DOI
- Saylee Ganorkar et al. Chromatographic Development for Estimation of Azelnidipine and S (-) Metoprolol Succinate. 2023, 2023(6), e150923221186. DOI
- Rahul H. Khiste et al. A concise review on Niosome Drug Delivery. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics. 2023, 17(1), 20. DOI
- Pramod H. Sakpal et al. Synthesis and Cytotoxicity of 2-aminoquinoline-3-carboxamide derivatives. European Chemical Bulletin. 2023, 12(1), 292-305. DOI
- Sayali Ganorkar et al. Review on analytical techniques for calcium channel blockers. Current Indian Science. 2023, 2023(1), e2210299X250401. DOI
- Pradnya Pawar, Shilpi Kondaskar. Formulation of Vanishing Cream using Natural Extracts. IJSR. 2022, 11(8), 13-16. DOI
- Rahul H. Khiste et al. In-Silico Identification of Quinoline-3-carboxamide Derivatives. Current Cancer Therapy Reviews. 2022, 18(2), 131–142. DOI
- Rahul H. Khiste et al. Synthesis and Anticancer Evaluation of Quinoline Derivatives. NeuroQuantology. 2022, 20(8), 7967–7980. DOI
- Babita Agarwal et al. Forced Degradation Study of Sofosbuvir by LC-ESI-MS. IJPER. 2022, 56(2s), s181-s188. DOI. (IF – 0.638)
- Nilesh S. Kulkarni et al. Floating Microspheres of Sumatriptan Succinate. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International. 2021, 33(43A), 24-36. DOI
- Rahul H. Khiste et al. Indole 1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidinone: Synthesis and Biological Applications. IJPSR. 2021, 12(1), 963–972. DOI
- Rahul H. Khiste et al. Review on Microwave Irradiation with Cyclodextrins. RJPT. 2021, 14(2), 1131-1136. DOI
- Rahul H. Khiste et al. Review on HPMC and Natural Polymers in Drug Delivery. RJPT. 2021, 14(2), 1163-1170. DOI
- Pramod H. Sakpal, A. R. Chabukswar. Degradation Method Development for Amlodipine and Atorvastatin. IJPER. 2021, 55(02), 598-606. DOI
- Sampada D. Dalvi et al. Estimation of Pregabalin and Methylcobalamine via UV. Indian Drugs. 2021, 58(11), 70-72. DOI
- Rahul H. Khiste et al. Validation of Analytical Methods for Empagliflozin and Metformin. RJPT. 2020, 13(3), 1236-1242. DOI
- Babita A. Agarwal, S. V. Gandhi. RP-HPLC Method for Direct Acting Antiviral Agents. IJPER. 2020, 54(4), 1159-1168. DOI. (IF – 0.638)
- Sampada D. Dalvi et al. UV-Vis Method for Dutasteride. Indian Drugs. 2020, 57(12), 36-40. DOI
- Pramod H. Sakpal, A. R. Chabukswar. RP-HPLC Method for Amlodipine and Chlorthalidone. IJPSR. 2020, 11(5), 2161-2168. DOI
The area of research interest includes Phytochemistry, Pharmacological screening of Herbal Drugs (Asthma, Diabetes, MSD) and Standardization of Herbal Drugs, formulation and Development of Herbal/Ayurvedic formulations, Analytical method development of Herbal/Ayurvedic formulations (Spectroscopic & Chromatographic). Ecological Development, Biodiversity and conservation, Callus Culture & Genetic Transformation.
Highlighted Publications
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- Prasad Vijay Kadam, Damini Kallyanrao Giram, Sameer Khamroddin Shaikh, Kavita Nilesh Yadav, Abhijit Sampatrao Karanje, Manohar Janardhan Patil. Pharmacognostic, Chemical Characterization Studies on Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus). Pharmacognosy Research, 2023; 15(3): 1–6.
- Prasad Vijay Kadam, Prachi Vikas Bhapkar, Sameer Khamroddin Shaikh, Kavita Nilesh Yadav, Damini Kallyanrao Giram, Abhijit Sampatrao Karanje. Bryonia laciniosa: An Ethnopharmacological Approach of Ayurvedic Shivlingi, Pharmacognosy Research, 2023; 11(3): 1–10.
- Babita Agarwal, Sachin Jagdale, Prasad Kadam, Pramod Sakpal, Santaji Nalawade, Shivraj Mhaske, Pooja Dale. Development and Validation of Stability Indicating RP-HPLC Method for the Estimation of Glycopyrrolate and Neostigmine in Bulk and Injection, Journal of Chromatographic Science (Online Ahead of Print).
- Prasad Kadam, Kavita Yadav, Abhijit Karanje, Damini Giram, Rutuja Mukadam, Manohar Patil. The Food and Medicinal Benefits of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus): A Review, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2023; 14(02): 883–890.
- Prasad Kadam, Kavita Yadav, Abhijit Karanje, Damini Giram, Rutuja Mukadam, Manohar Patil. Karkatshringi (Pistacia Integerrima): Phytopharmacological Review, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2023; 14(02): 1063–1070.
- Pallavi Karanje, Vishwajeet Ghorpade, Ajay Namdeo, Rajendra Doijad, Abhijit Karanje. Comparison of techniques for the extraction of Camptothecin from Tabernaemontana species, Natural Product Research, 2021; 37(2): 322–327.
- Snehal Kashid, Ashish Suttee, Prasad Kadam, Gopal Lal Khatik, Ramesh Kasarla. In-silico studies for immunomodulatory potential of phytoconstituents from Nigella sativa, Pharmacophore, 2022; 13(5): 14–26.
- Sanjay U. Nipanikar, Manohar J. Patil, Prasad V. Kadam. In-vivo evaluation of chondroprotective activity of Ariflex tablet, Journal of Indian System of Medicine, 2022; 10(3): 164–175.
- Prasad Kadam, Manohar Patil, Kavita Yadav. A Review on Phytopharmacopial Potential of Epilobium angustifolium, Pharmacognosy Journal, 2018; 10(6): 1076–1078.
- Prasad V. Kadam, Kavita N. Yadav, C. L. Bhingare, Manohar J. Patil. Standardization and quantification of curcumin from Curcuma longa, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2018; 7(5): 1913–1918.
- P.V. Kadam, K.N. Yadav, C.L. Bhingare, M.J. Patil. Development and Validation of a HPLC Analytical Method for Determination of Ellagic acid in Epilobium angustifolium Extract, IJPSR, 2019; 10(3): 1300–1306.
- K.N. Yadav, P.V. Kadam, C.L. Bhingare, M.J. Patil. Quality Assessment of Vranropan Taila, IJPSR, 2019; 10(3): 1263–1268.
- Kavita N. Yadav, Prasad V. Kadam, Chandrashekhar L. Bhingare, Manohar J. Patil. Quality assessment of Syzygium aromaticum, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2018; 7(5): 720–724.
- K.N. Yadav, P.V. Kadam, S.K. Jagdale, M.J. Patil. Herbal Remedy for Wound Management: A Review, International Journal of Pharmacognosy, 2018; 5(8): 100–110.
- Mohini A. Phanse, Manohar J. Patil, Konde Abbulu. Synthesis and evaluation of metal complex in diabetes, Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 2016; 23(3): 420–425.
- Mohini A. Phanse, Manohar J. Patil, Konde Abbulu. Effect of Thespesia populnea on insulin resistance in mice, African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2014; 8(16): 429–432.
- Kavita N. Yadav, Prasad V. Kadam, Jigna A. Patel, Manohar J. Patil. Strychnos potatorum: Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review, Pharmacognosy Reviews, 2014; 1(8): 61.
- Manohar J. Patil, Prasad V. Kadam. Pharmacognostic Study of Cucurbita moschata, Pharmacognosy Journal, 2013; 1–3.
- G. Bhope, V.V. Kuber, D.H. Nagore, P.S. Gaikwad, M.J. Patil. RP-HPLC Analysis of Andrographolide, Acta Chromatographica, 2013; 25(1): 159–169.
- Prasad V. Kadam, C.L. Bhingare, Rohini Y. Nikam, Suchita A. Pawar. UV Method for Estimation of Curcumin, Pharmaceutical Methods, 2013; 4(2): 43–45.
- B.P. Pimple, P.V. Kadam, M.J. Patil. Ulcer healing properties of Origanum majorana, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, 2012; 2(4): 312–318.
- P. Pimple, P.V. Kadam, M.J. Patil. Gastric Ulceration Protection in NIDDM Rats, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2012; 412–420.
- P. Pimple, A.N. Patel, P.V. Kadam, M.J. Patil. Microscopic & Physicochemical Analysis of Origanum majorana, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, 2012; S897–S903.
- G. Bhope, P.S. Gaikwad, V.V. Kuber, M.J. Patil. RP-HPLC Constitution of Boeravinones, Natural Product Research, 2012; 1(4).
- P. Pimple, P.V. Kadam, M.J. Patil. Antihyperglycaemic Effects of Origanum majorana, Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine, 2012; 12(1): 41–50.
- Ajay G. Namdeo, Ajay Sharma, Kavita N. Yadav, et al. Metabolic Characterization of Withania Somnifera, Planta Medica, 2011; 47–66.
- S.G. Bhope, V.K. Ghosh, V.V. Kuber, M.J. Patil. Microwave Extraction for Boerhaavia diffusa, Journal of AOAC International, 2011; 94(3): 795–802.
- S.G. Bhope, V.V. Kuber, V.K. Ghosh, M.J. Patil. HPTLC Fingerprinting of Ayurvedic Formulations, Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies, 2011; 34(8): 579–590.
- S. Bhujbal, R.K. Nanda, R.S. Deoda, et al. Flavonoid Glycoside from Clerodendrum serratum, Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy, 2010; 20(6): 1001–1002.
- B.K. Ghosh, D.H. Nagore, M.J. Patil, A. Prakash. Densitometric Analysis of Berberine, Medical Principles and Practice, 2010; 19: 473–478.
- S. Gaikwad, S.G. Bhope, V.V. Kuber, M.J. Patil. TLC Quantitation of Kutkoside and Picroside I, Phytochemical Analysis, 2010.
The Department of Pharmacology plays a crucial role in both teaching and research in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. The department has a CCSEA-approved animal house facility (Committee for Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals), ensuring ethical compliance in preclinical research. The Department is well equipped with standardized and advanced facilities of surgical, behavioral and instrumental research amenities. Team of faculty is highly determined for qualitative development of students' perspective in multiple and in-depth aspects of pharmacology. Major thrust area of the faculty members are screening of molecules for Wound Healing activities, Allergy and Asthma, Diabetes and its complications, Inflammation and Inflammatory disorders, Arthritis, Neuropathy, various behavioral models for CNS disorders like Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Anxiety, Depression,
Highlighted publications
- Bhong P. N., Ingale S. P., Jadhav P. T. Molecular Mechanisms Involved in Pathogenesis of Parkinson's Disease. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2024; 17(10): 5167–5174. DOI
- Sonawane G., Pansare K., Patil C., Bhong P., Somavanshi D., Pathade P. Development and validation of RP-HPLC method for simultaneous estimation of central muscle relaxant & analgesic drug in pharmaceutical formulation. Cuestiones de Fisioterapia. 2025; 54(1): 3604–3627.
- Bhong P. N., Murdare A. D., Mali O.T., Patil S. M. Understanding the role of Vitamins and diet In Parkinson’s Disease. Journal of Pharmaceutical Technology and Research. 2024; 3(1): 6–26.
- Patil P.J., Patil V.S., Malu J.S., Aswale D.M. Community Pharmacist’s Awareness, Knowledge and Attitude Towards use of Vitamin Supplements in PCMC Area of Pune, India: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study. Indian Journal of Community Medicine. 2024; 49(1): 223–227. DOI
- Bhong P. N., Patil P. J., Ghadage P. K. Pathophysiology of Asthma: A Review. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. 2023; 14(9): 4373–4383. DOI
- Bhong P.N., Nilofar N.S., Pratibha M.R., Madhavi B.S. In-vitro and in-vivo Evaluation of Anti-asthmatic Activity of Eugenia jambolana bark. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2021; 14(6): 3337–3342. DOI
- Shivnikar M. A., Bhong P. N. Formulation and Evaluation of Controlled Porosity Osmotic Tablet of Verapamil Hydrochloride. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. 2020; 11(6): 1000–1008. DOI
- Patil P.J., Patil V.S., Chaudhari R.D., Malu J. Awareness, Knowledge and Attitude about Dengue Among Society. International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research. 2020; 12(6): 36–40. DOI
- Patil P.J., Patil V., Chavan R. Awareness, knowledge and attitude about antibiotics use among society. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2020; 13(11): 5202–5206.
- Patil P.J. Antimicrobial Drug Resistance: A Review. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2020; 8(9): 169–174.
- Patil P. J., Patil V.S., Bhore P. Prescription analysis of hypertensive patients and awareness among physician regarding antihypertensive drug. International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research. 2020; 12(2): 124–128. DOI
- Patil P.J., Nagore D., Ambikar D., Patil M., Nipanikar S., Kanjilal S. Evaluation of wound healing potential of various wound healing creams in different wound models. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research. 2016; 3(1): 248–258.
- Patil P.J., Chaudhari S.P., Patil J.R., Bhandurge N.B. Anticonvulsant Activity of Lamotrigine Polymeric Micelle and Safranal Niosomal Formulation. Indian Drugs. 2016; 53(2): 62–64. DOI
- Ambikar D.B., Mohanta G.P. Evaluation of neuropharmacological activity of extracts of Sphaeranthus indicus. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 2014; 4(4): 112–118. DOI
- Patil P.J., Patil M.J., Patil V.R., Deshmukh T.A., Band S.S. Survey on awareness of Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs). Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 2013; 6(3): 49–52.
- Ambikar D.B., Mohanta G.P. Effect of Dried Fruit Extract of Benincasa Hispida on Brain Behaviour. Journal of Cell & Tissue Research. 2013; 13(1): 3519–3524.
- Ambikar D.B., Mohanta G.P. Neuroprotective effect of Sphaeranthus indicus extracts. Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine. 2013; 13: 301–306.
- Ambikar D.B., Harle U.N., Khandare R.A., Bore V.V., Vyawahare N.S. Neuroprotective effect of Trapa bispinosa Roxb. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. 2010; 48(4): 378–382.
- Patil P.J., Ambikar D.B., Bojgar S.M., Patil M.J. Status of Hospital Pharmacy in PCMC, Pune. Indian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy. 2012; 49(1): 103–105.
- Patil P.J., Chaudhari S.P., Ghodekar S.V. Evaluation of Wound Healing Activity of Silver Sulfadiazine Emulgel. Indian Drugs. 2012; 49(11): 40–43.
Overview of Research at MMCOP
| 1 | Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission, Government of Maharashtra Sponsored Research Project Grant | Rs. 16.7 Lakh |
| 2 | DST FIST(Infrastructure and Development Fund) | Rs.45 Lakhs |
| 3 | Sponsored Research Projects | 32 (Rs.77.12 Lakhs) |
| 4 | Sponsored AICTE QIP Schemes & | 02 (Rs.22.00 Lakhs) |
| MODROBS | Rs.24.20 Lakhs | |
| IIPC | Rs.8.00 Lakhs | |
| 5 | Sponsored other QIP Schemes | Rs. 30.79 Lakhs |
| 6 | No. of Publications | 278 |
| 7 | No. of Presentations | 185 |
| 8 | Research Collaborations | SG Phytopharma Pvt. Ltd. Kolhapur. Reve Pharma, Sinnar, Nashik. Ari Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Pune. Nulife Pharma., Pimpri, Pune. Scitech Laboratories Pvt. Ltd, Sinnar, Nashik. Chakan Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Pune. MB Healthcare, Pune. Preclinical Research and Development Organization (PRADO), Pune. |
Research Interest
SEMINAR/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES ORGANIZED
| Sr. No. | Academic Year | Seminars / Workshops/Conference Organized | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District / Local | State | National | Workshop | Conferences | |||
| 1 | 2019-20 | – | 1 | 1 | 4 | – | 6 |
| 2 | 2018-19 | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 3 | 2017-18 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| 4 | 2016-17 | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | 2015-16 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 6 | 2014-15 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 7 | 2013-14 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | 2012-13 | – | 1 | 1 | 2 | – | 4 |
| 9 | 2011-12 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 3 |
| 10 | 2011-12 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 3 |
| 11 | 2010-11 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| 12 | 2009-10 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 13 | 2008-09 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 14 | 2008-09 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 24 | |