Dr. Bhavesh Akbari, M. Pharm, Ph.D.

Designation: Principal, School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University.

He is the Principal & Professor at School of Pharmacy, at P P Savani University, Surat. He has total more than 21 years of Teaching & Industrial Research experience. He has published more than 68 Research & Review Papers in reputed peer review National & International journals. He has filed 12 Indian Patents at IPO, Mumbai. He has published 06 International Book Chapters as an Author. He is currently Guiding 08 Ph. D students and already guided 05 Ph. D, 40 PG & 20 UG students for their research Dissertation. He is an Approved Ph. D Supervisor in in GTU & PPSU. He is reviewer in various National & International peer review journals. He has received more than 7.5 lakhs Research Grant as a Principal Investigator from GUJCOST (DST), Gujarat. He also received Seminar grant of Rs. 80,000/- &Rs. 75,000/- from GUJCOST, DST for organizing International conference. He has attended 35 National & 06 International Conferences/Seminars. He has been invited 15 times as a Resource Person and Delivered Expert Lecture at various Faculty Development Program and Refresher Courses.He has attended 12 Faculty Development Program sponsored by AICTE/PCI. He has presented more than 25 research paper at Various Conferences/Seminars. He Awarded Best Academic Performance Award in 2012 & Best Research Project Award in 2016 at SDPC, kim. He Awarded Best Principal Award by Rotary International in 2024. He Awarded Distinguished Teacher Award by PAGE 3 Magazine, Surat in 2026. He is life member of APTI, IPA, GPA & GSPC.

Dr. Vimal Patel

Designation: Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy.

Dr. Vimal Patel is working as Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutics at School of Pharmacy, PPSU. His major area of interest is Nanomedicine, Nanobiotechnology, Oncotherapeutics, immunology, neurodegeneration disorders, computational biology, and polymer science. He has 33 international publications including book chapters in high impact factor journals like Current Neuropharmacology, Brain Science, European Journal of Neuroscience, AAPS Pharm SciTech, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. He has been recommended as peer-reviewer in Elsevier, SpringerNature, and Taylor & Francis.

He is a recipient of Best researcher award in 2019 and 2020 by Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University. He has received 1.5/- Lakh INR travel support from the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) under the International Travel Scheme (ITS), DST for attending the conference. He has also received about 900$ international travel grant from Graphene Flagship in Sept. 2019, World Federation of Neurology in Oct 2019 for attending the conferences.

He has delivered more than 40 oral/poster presentations in national and international conference, seminars, and workshops.

He has membership in many international professional bodies like; American Association for Cancer Research, European Association for Cancer Research, British Association for Cancer Research and British Society of Nanomedicine.

He has also received continues medical education credentials from American Heart Association, American Medical Association, European Society of Medical Oncology, Medical Oncologist Certification Approval Europe, and European Union of Medical Specialists.

Mr. Jay Kukadiya, M. Pharm (Ph.D.)

Designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy

Mr. Jay Kukadiya is an Assistant professor in the school of Pharmacy, P P Savani Uniersity. He pursued his Bachelors of Pharmacy degree from L M College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad and He holds Master of Pharmacy in Pharmacology from B K Mody Government Pharmacy College, Rajkot Under Gujrat Technology University, Ahmedabad.

He has participated in “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Hackathon 2022” organised by Education Department (Higher & Technical) Government of Gujrat, 2022 and qualified in regional round. He had 2 Student Startup & Innovation Policy of Government of Gujarat sanctioned grant for his Research Project.

He attended many national workshop, poster presentation and conference during his academic journey. He has keen interest in education & research especially in neurological disorder, metabolic disorder, cancer, immunotherapy for different disease. He also published 2 papers at international journal. His dedication to advancing both education and research in the field of pharmacy underscores his commitment to contributing meaningfully to the academic and scientific community.

Mr. Vikesh Tripathi
Assistant Professor

Mr. Vikesh Tripathi is currently an Assistant Professor at the School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy at Parul Institute of Pharmacy in Vadodara. Moving forward in his academic journey, he attained a Master's degree in Pharmacy with a focus on pharmaceutical chemistry from Parul Institute of Pharmacy under Parul University, Vadodara.

During his time as a student, Mr. Tripathi actively participated in various national workshops, poster presentations, and conferences. These experiences have played a significant role in shaping his understanding and knowledge in the field. He has a strong interest in education and research, particularly in the areas of Infectious disease and metabolic disorders associated with different diseases. Mr. Vikesh Tripathi's commitment to advancing education and research in the pharmacy field reflects his dedication to contributing meaningfully to the academic and scientific community.

Vibhuti Rawal
Clark
B.C.A

Hitesh Savani
Lab Technician
B. Pharm

Mr. Haresh Korat

Designation: Associate Professor,Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy

Mr. Haresh Korat is working an Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University. He has completed his B. Pharmacy degree from SET’s College of Pharmacy, Dharwad and he holds M. Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from SET’s College of Pharmacy, Dharwad under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. He is pursuing his PhD at the P P Savani University. He has published two research papers in national journals.

During his time as a student, (Dr.) Haresh Korat actively participated in various national and international workshops, poster presentations, and conferences. He has a strong interest in education and research, particularly in the areas of Anti-tuberculosis drugs. He has more than 8 years of research experience in R&D and more than 1.5 years of teaching experience.

He has also received international travel grant for attending DUPHAT-12 conference at Dubai from SET’s College of Pharmacy. Also received scholarship from Shri Brihad Bhartiya Samaj, Mumbai.

Mr. Belim Sarfarazali Liyakatali, M. Pharm

Designation: Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy

Mr. Belim Sarfarazali Liyakatali is working an Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University. He has completed his B. Pharmacy degree from Shree Dhanvantary Pharmacy College, Kim and he holds M. Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Shree Dhanvantary Pharmacy College, Kim under Gujrat Technological University, Ahmedabad.

Mr. Belim Sarfarazali actively participated in various national workshops, poster presentations, and conferences. He has a strong interest in education and research, particularly in the areas of Anti-cancer drugs. He has more than 2.7 years of research experience in R&D at pharmaceutical industry. He also has 3 years’ experience as production executive in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Ms. Megha Jain
Associate Professor

Ms. Megha Jain is working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis in the School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University. She has completed her B. Pharmacy degree from Shree Naranjibhai Lalbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, Surat and She holds M. Pharmacy in Quality Assurance from B K Mody Government Pharmacy College, Rajkot under Gujrat Technological University, Ahmedabad.

She has more than 3.5 years’ R&D experience in Bioanalytical field. She also has practical skill of handling all biological matrix, technical knowledge, and operation of LCMS/MS. She has qualified in Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) in 2016. She also has research experience in Bio-Analytical Methods Development & Validation. She actively participated in various national and international workshops, poster presentations, and conferences.

Ms. Sunita Gayakvad
Assistant Professor

Ms. Sunita Gayakvad is working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University. She has completed his Bachelors of Pharmacy degree from Shivam Pharmaceutical Studies & Research Center, Valasan Under Gujrat Technological University, Ahmedabad and She holds M. S. (Pharma.) in Medicinal Chemistry from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli, Lucknow, UP.

She has qualified in Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) in 2018 and NIPER in 2020. She also has 3 research publication. She actively participated in various national and international workshops, poster presentations, and conferences.

Ms. Khushbu Gamit
Assistant Professor

Ms. Khushbu Gamit is working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmacognosy in the School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University. She has completed her B. Pharmacy degree from Vidyabharti Trust College of Pharmacy, Surat and she holds M. Pharmacy in Pharmacognosy from L M College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad under Gujrat Technological University, Ahmedabad. She has more than two years of teaching experience. Also has 4 years of community pharmacist experience in referral hospital and community health center.

Mr. Nilesh Dhanak
Assistant Professor

Mr. Nilesh Dhanak is working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmacology in the School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University. He has completed his B.Pharmacy degree from B.K Mody Government Pharmacy College, Rajkot and he holds M.Pharmacy in Pharmacology from B.K Mody Government Pharmacy College, Rajkot under Gujrat Technological University, Ahmedabad. He has more than 1 year of teaching experience, more than 8 month of community pharmacist experience. Mr. Nilesh Dhanak actively participated in various national and international workshops, poster presentations, and conferences. He also has research experience in cell and molecular biology. He has qualified in Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) in 2019.

Mr. Surdas Rathwa
Assistant Professor

Mr. Surdas Rathwa is working an Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutics in the School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University. He has completed his B. Pharmacy degree from Shree Dhanvantary Pharmacy College, Kim and he holds M. Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Shree Dhanvantary Pharmacy College, Kim under Gujrat Technological University, Ahmedabad. Mr. Surdas Rathwa actively participated in various national workshops, poster presentations, and conferences. He has a strong interest in education and research, particularly in the areas of nano formulation area. He has more than 1 years of research experience in R&D at pharmaceutical industry.

Priya Gohil
Lab Technician

M. Sc (chemistry)

Dr. Paresh Ilasariya
Librarian

PH. D- In Library and Information Science

Mr. Samaresh Pal Roy
Assistant Professor

Mr. Samaresh Pal Roy is working as an Assistant Professor at the School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University, with an impressive background spanning over 17 years in pharmacological research and education. Mr. Roy's primary research interests encompass organ protective studies, focusing on hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, neuroprotective, and anticancer activities, as well as clinical research studies. Mr. Roy completed his B. Pharm and M. Pharm from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS), Bangalore and also completed MBA from Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune.

He has published more than 35 Research and Review papers in reputed national and international journals and has authored book chapters by Bentham book publishers, Singapore. Mr. Roy has successfully secured significant research funding, managing projects worth over Rs. 5.8 lakhs from bodies such as the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST). He has successfully guided 16 M. Pharm students and 42 B. Pharm students in their research, fostering future pharmaceutical scientists.

He has been granted Four patents, reflecting his innovative contributions to pharmaceutical sciences. His expertise is frequently recognized at national and international seminars, where he has delivered over 30 oral and poster presentations.

In addition to his teaching and research duties, Mr. Roy is actively involved in several administrative roles such as the Students Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP) Coordinator and IIC Convenor and Innovation Ambassador, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. He is a nominated CPCSEA member, responsible for overseeing ethical standards in animal experimentation across institutions.

Mr. Roy has been an invited speaker at various events, contributing his vast knowledge to refresher courses and webinars focused on pharmacy practice and entrepreneurship.

Mr. Roy's commitment extends beyond academia into community service, where he organizes health camps and awareness programs as an NSS Program Officer, significantly impacting public health education and services. His multifaceted career highlights his deep commitment to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences and his role as a mentor and leader in the field.

Mr. Dipakkumar Bhoga
Assistant Professor

Mr. Dipakkumar Bhoga is an Assistant professor in the School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University. He has completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from C. K. Pithawalla Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Research, Surat and He holds M.S. (Pharm.) in Pharmacology and Toxicology from National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad.

He has qualified GPAT (AIR-251) and NIPER JEE (Air-256) in 2022. He has research experience in Brain Stroke. He also has practical skills of establishing animal disease models and molecular techniques. He attended many national workshops, poster presentations, and conferences during his academic journey.

Ms. Anuja Belote
Assistant Professor

Ms. Anuja Belote is an Assistant professor in the School of Pharmacy, P P Savani Uniersity. She has completed her Bachelors of Pharmacy degree from Sitabai Thite College of Pharmacy, Pune and she holds Master of Science in Pharmacy in Medicinal Chemistry from National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Ahmedabad.

She has practical skill of handling analytical instruments like HPLC, IR, UV, LC-MS etc. She has qualified Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) in 2022. She has also qualified National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research- JEE in 2022 with AIR-484. She actively participated in various national and international workshops, poster presentations, and conferences.

Ms. Prathna Admar
Lab Technician

M. Sc (chemistry)

Ms. Jinal patel
Lab Technician

M. Sc ( Microbiology)

Ms. Dhwani Patel
Lab Technician

M. Sc (Biotechnology)

Ms. Anushri Debnath
Assistant Professor

Ms. Anushri Debnath is an Assistant professor in the School of Pharmacy, at P P Savani University. She has completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy from Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, where she received a Gold medal from the Hon'ble President of India. She holds an M.S. (Pharm.) in Medicinal Chemistry from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad. She has qualified national-level examinations like GPAT and NIPER JEE. She has research experience in Methodology development in synthesizing bioactive scaffolds following greener protocols ensuring sustainability and affordability. She has practical skills in Handling instruments like – Rotary evaporator, Glove box, Schlenk line, Melting point apparatus, HPLC, pH meter, UV-chamber, Column Chromatography and TLC. She has Interpretation skills of spectroscopic data (NMR, IR, Mass). She also has various Software skills such as chem-draw, Mass Hunter, Xcalibur, MNOVA, Sci-Finder, Reaxys, ScienceDirect, Scopus and Mendeley, EndNote for citation. She has a research article in The Journal of Organic Chemistry under communication. She has 2 research papers and 1 review paper soon to be communicated. She has attended national workshops, poster presentations, and conferences during her academic journey. She believes that Patience and perseverance are key to success. She loves gardening, cooking and reading.

Dr. Rumit Shah

Designation: Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy

Dr. Rumit M. Shah is a distinguished academician and researcher in pharmaceutical sciences with a Ph.D. from Kanpur University and an M. Pharm from Saurashtra University. He has over 17 years of experience in teaching, research, and industry.

He has published multiple research papers and books, including three books on Pharmacognosy and has received recognition for his contributions. His research work also includes two patents—one UK Design Patent and one Indian Design Patent. Dr. Shah has guided 12 undergraduate and 7 postgraduate students in their research projects.

He has extensive industrial experience as a Quality Assurance Chemist and IPQA Officer, along with active participation in national and international seminars, conferences, and faculty development programs.

He has actively participated in national and international conferences, faculty development programs, and seminars. Additionally, he has worked in quality assurance roles in the pharmaceutical industry before transitioning into academia. Dr. Shah has received research grants and has been recognized for his contributions to pharmaceutical education and research.

Mrs. Yachita Percy Jokhi, M. Pharm (Ph.D.)

Designation: Associate Professor,Department of Quality Assurance, School of Pharmacy

She is an Associate Professor at School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University, Surat. She has more than 7 years of Teaching experience, including 5 years 10 months at Laxminarayan College of Pharmacy, Bharuch. She has completed M. Pharm (Quality Assurance) and is a Ph. D Research Scholar at Sigma University, Vadodara. She has done a three-month internship in Regulatory Affairs at Novo Nordisk, Bangalore. She has published 12 Research & Review Papers in National & International journals and has filed 07 Patents. Her expertise includes Analytical Method Development & Validation as per ICH guidelines using HPLC and UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, and stability studies of dosage forms. She has served as Academic In-Charge, CE Exam Coordinator and is a member of Environmental Cell at university level. She has prepared NAAC & PCI documentation including course files, CO-PO mapping, attendance analysis and extension activity reports. She has attended 08 Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) and 24 National & International Seminars. Her areas of interest are Teaching, Research & Development and Quality Assurance.

Dr. Pratik Siddhapura
Associate Professor

Dr. Pratik Siddhapura is an Associate Professor with extensive expertise in pharmaceutics, nano-based drug delivery, and novel drug carrier systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics. His research focuses on the development of formulations for the treatment of resistant fungal infections, nano-based drug delivery, and exploring phytoconstituents with antimicrobial activity.

Dr. Pratik Siddhapura has received numerous accolades, including an Academic Excellence Award during his B.Pharm and 3rd rank in GTU in M.Pharm Pharmaceutics. He has successfully qualified GPAT-2019 and GPAT-2020 and has been awarded research grants, including ₹25,000 from the GTU-SMS scheme and ₹2.2 lakh from the SSIP scheme to support his innovative pharmaceutical research.

His professional experience includes serving as an Assistant Professor at Anand Pharmacy College, V.V. Nagar, where he contributed significantly to pharmaceutical education and research. His teaching and laboratory involvement primarily focus on Pharmaceutics, guiding students in formulation development and advanced drug delivery systems.

Dr. Pratik Siddhapura actively participates in research training and workshops to stay at the forefront of pharmaceutical advancements. He has attended the Fluorescence-Based Characterization Techniques Workshop at the Institute of Advanced Research, funded by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) under the STUTI program. Additionally, he completed the SERB-sponsored High-End Workshop (Karyashala) on Advanced Techniques in Pharmaceutical Sciences, organized by NIPER-Ahmedabad. Further enhancing his academic and teaching skills, he has participated in “NISHTHA” (Noble Initiative to Sharpen Teacher’s Holistic Abilities), a faculty capacity-building program organized by GTU.

With a strong background in pharmaceutical research, innovative formulation development, and academic excellence, Dr. Pratik Siddhapura continues to contribute significantly to the field of Pharmaceutics. His dedication to cutting-edge research and education makes him a valuable asset to the academic and scientific community.

Ms. Aarti Kuril Gangaram, M. Pharm (Ph.D.)

Designation: Assistant professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy

Ms. Aarti Kuril is working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical chemistry at School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University. She has completed his B.Pharmacy degree from Shree Dhanvantary pharmacy college, Kim and she hold M. Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical organic chemistry from Shree Dhanvantary pharmacy college, Kim. She got second rank in M.Pharm at GTU. She has 1.5 year of experience.She has expertise in organic synthesis and can interpret IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and Mass spectrometry data. She is proficient in performing column chromatography and has knowledge of Schrodinger software (Maestro) for molecular docking in proteins.

Mrs. Shalini Barad, M. Pharm (Ph.D.)

Designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy

Mrs. Shalini Barad is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at P. P. Savani University, with three years of teaching experience in pharmacy education. Her professional interests are focused on teaching, pharmaceutical research, innovation, and the development of novel ideas in pharmaceutical sciences. The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) and the NIPER examination have been successfully qualified, demonstrating her academic proficiency and commitment to professional growth. Three design patents have been secured, reflecting her contributions to innovation and product design, while two research articles have been published in international journals. Through her academic and research experience, expertise in student mentoring, scientific writing, and research activities has been developed. A strong commitment is demonstrated toward advancing pharmaceutical education, promoting research-oriented learning, and exploring innovative approaches to address challenges in pharmaceutical sciences. Further academic expertise and research contributions are aimed to be developed to create a meaningful impact on pharmacy education and scientific innovation.

Ms. Purvisha Gorasiya, M. Pharm (Ph.D.)

Designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy

Purvisha Gorasiya is a dedicated and highly motivated pharmacist with a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from N.R. Vekaria Institute of Pharmacy, Junagadh, and completed Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Shree Dhanvantary Pharmacy College, Kim, affiliated with Gujarat Technological University.

Purvisha has a strong academic record, having graduated with distinction in her B. Pharm. She is keen on leveraging her pharmaceutical knowledge and experience to contribute effectively to the healthcare industry. She also has actively participated in various national workshops, poster presentations, and conferences.

Mr. Prince Kotadiya, M. Pharm.

Designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy

Prince Kotadiya has completed Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics) at Shree Dhanvantary Pharmacy College, Kim (2022-2024), with a strong academic background, holding a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from the same institution (2018-2022).

His research contributions include a paper publication on "Development and Evaluation of Imeglimin Hydrochloride Sustained Release Formulation for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus." He has also received an SSIP grant for his research work.

He attended many national workshop, poster presentation and conference during his academic journey. His dedication to advancing both education and research in the field of pharmacy underscores his commitment to contributing meaningfully to the academic and scientific community.

Mr. Saransh Misra, M. Pharm

Designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy

Mr. Saransh Misra is a dedicated and highly motivated pharmaceutical professional completed his M. Pharm at Shree Dhanvantary Pharmacy College, Kim, Surat. He completed his B. Pharm from the same institution.

His expertise includes teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.He had 1 Student Startup & Innovation Policy of Government of Gujarat sanctioned grant for his Research Project.

He attended many national workshop, poster presentation and conference during his academic journey. He has keen interest in education & research especially in neurological disorder, metabolic disorder, cancer, immunotherapy for different disease. His dedication to advancing both education and research in the field of pharmacy underscores his commitment to contributing meaningfully to the academic and scientific community.

Ms. Kajal Dubey
Assistant Professor

Ms. Kajal Dubey is working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Quality Assurance in the School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University. She has completed his B.Pharm degree from Sumandeep Vidhyapeeth university, Vadodara and she holds M. Pharm in Quality Assurance from Sumandeep Vidhyapeeth university, Vadodara and she is pursuing PhD in pharmaceutical science in the P P Savani University . She has more than 1.5 year of teaching experience.

She attended many national workshop, poster presentation and conference during her academic journey. Her dedication to advancing both education and research in the field of pharmacy underscores her commitment to contributing meaningfully to the academic and scientific community

Mr. Kishan Madhvani, M. Pharm (Ph.D.)

Designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy

He is the Assistant Professor at School of Pharmacy, at P P Savani University, Surat. He has total more than 2 years of Teaching & Industrial Research experience. He has published 2 research and review papers in reputed peer-reviewed national and international journals. He has filed 3 Indian Patents at IPO, Mumbai.He is currently guiding 08 UG students for their research dissertations and SSIP. He is reviewer in various National & International peer review journals. He also received a grant of Rs. 15,000/- from SSIP. He has attended 10 Faculty Development Program.

Mr. Bhavesh Shiyani, M. Pharm

Designation: Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy

Mr. Bhavesh Shiyani is working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics at the School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University. He has 14 years of academic and industrial experience in the field of pharmacy. He has completed his B. Pharmacy from Shri B. M. Shah Pharmacy College, Patan, and obtained his M. Pharmacy from R. C. Patel College of Pharmacy, Shirpur, under North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon.

Mr. Bhavesh Shiyani has rich experience in formulation and development of injectable and solid dosage forms and has worked with reputed pharmaceutical industries. He has actively participated in national workshops, seminars, poster presentations, and conferences and has several research publications in reputed journals. He is skilled in handling various formulation and analytical instruments and possesses working knowledge of statistical and documentation tools.

His long-standing contribution to teaching, research, and pharmaceutical development reflects his strong commitment to academic excellence and professional growth.

Mr. Vaja Mukesh, M. Pharm

Designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy

Mr. Vaja Mukesh is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University. He has 4 years of experience in Teaching and Research. He has completed his B. Pharmacy from Shree Dhavantary Pharmacy College, Kim, and M. Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics from Shree Dhavantary Pharmacy College, Kim, under Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad.

He has actively participated in national workshops, conferences, and poster presentations. His academic interests include formulation development and evaluation of pharmaceutical dosage forms. He is familiar with the use of analytical and laboratory instruments and software tools such as GraphPad Prism, EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero, BioRender, QuillBot, and Turnitin. He is committed to quality teaching, research, and academic development in the field of Pharmaceutics.

Dr. Nalini Mathala, M. Pharm, Ph.D.

Designation: Professor, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy

Dr. Nalini Mathala is a Professor at the School of Pharmacy, P. P. Savani University, Kosamba, Surat, Gujarat. She holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Andhra University, an M.Pharm in Pharmacology, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Bioinformatics. She has approximately 12 years of academic experience in pharmaceutical education and has taught subjects including Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, clinical research, and therapeutic drug monitoring across B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Pharm.D. programmes.

Dr. Mathala has served in academic positions at JNTU Vizianagaram, Maharajah’s College of Pharmacy, Sultan-ul-Uloom College of Pharmacy, and Raghu College of Pharmacy. Her research interests include pharmacology, medicinal plants, oxidative stress, diabetes and its complications, drug delivery, cancer research, and computational approaches to drug discovery.

Her scholarly contributions include 18 research publications, including papers indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, and contributions to two book chapters, one of which is in progress. She has three patents, including a UK patent grant in 2024 relating to a targeted drug-delivery nanoparticle system and two Indian patent publications in 2023 concerning the isolation and characterization of anti-ulcerogenic compounds from medicinal plants and the screening of medicinal plants for anti-ulcer activity.

She was a a life member of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India.

Dr. Misha Patel, Pharm. D.

Designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy

Dr. Misha Patel is an Assistant Professor at P P Savani University, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacology, Kosamba, Surat, with one year of experience in the role. She is a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) graduate from Shree Dhanvantary Pharmacy College, Kim, Surat (2019–2025) with a CPI of 8.65.

She completed her Pharm.D internship as a Clinical Pharmacist at New Civil Hospital, Surat (June 2024 – March 2025), spending six months in General Medicine and three months in Paediatrics and Psychiatry, where she carried out medication review and management, patient counselling, drug information, and drug–drug interaction and adverse drug event monitoring. She also worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator Intern at BAPS Pramukh Swami Hospital, Surat, assisting with clinical research, patient coordination and data management. Earlier, she completed three-month trainee pharmacist apprenticeships at Kiran Multi-Speciality Hospital & Research Centre and Venus Hospital, Surat (2022–2023).

She conducted a prospective study on drug utilisation in paediatric patients at a tertiary care hospital at S.D.A. Diamond Hospital & Research Centre, Surat (October 2023 – April 2024), and published the work in a peer-reviewed journal. Her research article, Long-Acting Therapies Transforming Approaches to Chronic Disease Management: A Comprehensive Review, is also part of her published work. Her core skills include pharmacovigilance, ADR reporting, clinical pharmacy, clinical research, quality assurance, data entry and analysis, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

Ms. Nirali Sharma, M. Pharm (Ph.D.)

Designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy

Ms. Nirali Sharma is an academician and researcher specializing in Pharmaceutics at the School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University, Surat. She completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) with a CPI of 8.96 and Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in Pharmaceutics with a CPI of 8.41 from Gujarat Technological University (GTU). She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. from GTU. Her research interests focus on polyherbal formulations, novel drug delivery, network pharmacology, and anti-diabetic formulation discovery. She has published research in reputed peer-reviewed journals, including her publication 'Development and Evaluation of Antibacterial Polyherbal Cream & Comparison with Marketed Product' in the Journal of Xidian University.

She has demonstrated exceptional academic excellence, securing NPTEL Online Certifications from prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). She achieved an Elite certification with 94% (Top 2% Topper) in 'Herbal Product Technology and Regulatory Science' from IIT Bombay, an Elite certification in 'Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence' (65%) from IIT Guwahati, and completed 'Medical Biomaterials' from IIT Madras. She actively engages in professional development, having participated in the 5-Day Faculty Development Program on 'Beat Burnout (From Burnout to Balance)' organized by PP Savani University in association with AIU-AADC, as well as the FDP on 'Digital Wellness' with Brahma Kumaris.

Beyond her coursework and certifications, she secured First Rank in 'Pharma Model' organized by Bhagwan Mahavir College. She has also attended specialized workshops on Network Pharmacology at CHARUSAT, training under the National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM), and state-level programs on Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances organized by GUJCOST & DST.

She possesses hands-on expertise with key analytical instruments such as UV-VIS Spectrophotometers (Shimadzu-1900), pH meters, and electronic balances, along with proficiency in research tools including Quillbot, EndNote, and Mendeley.

Mr. Mihir Sharma, M. Pharm.

Designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy

Mr. Mihir Sharma is a dedicated pharmacy professional specializing in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, with a strong foundation in academic teaching, student mentorship, and medicinal chemistry research. He completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from Shree Dhanvantary Pharmacy College, Kim, with a CPI of 7.93, followed by a Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the same institution, achieving an outstanding CGPA of 9.42. He has over 5 years of teaching experience, having taught Chemistry and Biology to secondary and higher secondary students across various educational institutions. His research expertise encompasses the design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of potential anticancer agents, supported by advanced spectroscopic characterization and in-silico molecular studies. His research interest work involves advanced spectroscopic characterization techniques, including FT-IR, mass spectrometry, ¹H NMR, and ¹³C NMR, along with biological evaluation and handling. He is passionate about scientific innovation, effective teaching, academic excellence, and contributing to advancements in pharmaceutical sciences.

Mr. Nasir Ali, M.S. (NIPER- Hazipur) (Ph.D.)

Designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy

Mr. Nasir Ali obtained his Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree from Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, followed by a Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) degree from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hajipur, Bihar. One year of teaching experience was gained at Varanasi College of Pharmacy following completion of his B.Pharm degree. Subsequently, two years of hospital experience were acquired, followed by three years of teaching experience at Ambedkar Institute of Higher Education, Chhitnawa, Danapur.

Extensive expertise was developed in the establishment and management of pharmacy laboratories for Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) inspections. Responsibilities involving laboratory infrastructure development, equipment management, regulatory documentation, online PCI portal submissions, compliance monitoring, record maintenance, and coordination of inspection-related activities were successfully undertaken in accordance with regulatory requirements.

The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) was qualified in 2020 and 2021, securing All India Ranks (AIR) of 3500 and 3035, respectively. The NIPER Joint Entrance Examination (NIPER JEE) was also qualified in 2020 and 2021, with All India Ranks of 1157 and 1010, respectively. CUCET 2020 was qualified with Rank 642. Additionally, the Dr. Hari Singh Gour University Examination (2020), the Madhya Pradesh Drug Inspector Examination (2023), and the AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (AIIMS-CRE) 2025 were successfully qualified.

Professional development was further enhanced through participation in various academic and training programmes. A Faculty Development Programme on “Technological Advancement and Manufacturing of Biosimilars for Cancer Therapy: Present Hurdles and Future Prospects” was attended in June 2021. The course on “Fundamentals of Intellectual Property and Technology Management” was completed during 2021–2022. Additional professional training was received through a workshop on Regulatory Toxicology covering OECD, GLP, GMP, and BABE guidelines; an Internship, Summer Training and Dissertation Programme; a Materiovigilance training programme; and hands-on training in Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology.

Strong proficiency has been developed in pharmacy teaching, laboratory establishment and management, regulatory compliance, scientific and regulatory documentation, hospital-based pharmaceutical practices, and academic coordination. These academic qualifications, professional experiences, competitive examination achievements, and specialized training programmes reflect a strong foundation in pharmaceutical education, laboratory administration, and regulatory affairs.

Ms. Namrata Bagle, M.S. (NIPER- Raibarelli)

Designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy

She is a Postgraduate in Regulatory Toxicology (M.S. Pharm) from NIPER Raebareli (GPA: 7.0) with a strong foundation in Pharmacy (B.Pharm, 67.10%). She has hands-on research experience in in vivo toxicology, drug safety assessment, pharmacovigilance, regulatory compliance, and pharmaceutical jurisprudence (including IND, NDA, ANDA, BLA, MAA, and ICH guidelines). She is highly experienced in ELISA, Western blotting, and histopathology. Her research project focused on the investigation of Iron Sulphate (II) and LPS exposure-induced lung toxicity in rats, analyzing toxicological data across 12+ test groups, identifying 3 key biomarkers, and evaluating expression across 4 experimental conditions as well as performing histopathology analysis on 50+ tissue sections. She has qualified GPAT (AIR 1504, 97th percentile) and NIPER JEE (AIR 2159). She completed certifications in Pharma Drug Regulatory Affairs (DRA 2025, Coursera 40+ hrs), Computational Training (30+ hrs in Python, AI/ML, Data Mining, Big Data Analytics), Microsoft Office, and Animal Handling & Drug Administration. Her key competencies and skills span Toxicological Risk Assessment, GLP/GCP, MedDRA Coding, ICSR, Bio-statistics, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, and Technical Documentation and currently working as assistant professor at P P Savani University, School of pharmacy.

Dr. Yogita Tandalekar, M.S. Ph.D. (NIPER- Mohali)

Designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy

Dr. Yogita B. Tandalekar is an Assistant Professor in Pharmacognosy at the School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University, Surat. She completed her Ph.D. in Natural Products from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), SAS Nagar, in 2026 with a CGPA of 9.31, following her M. Pharm. from Bombay College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, and B.Pharm. from Mumbai University. Her research expertise includes pharmacognosy, natural product research, phytochemical isolation and characterization, chromatographic analysis, pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants, anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic research, molecular docking, network pharmacology, and herbal formulation development. She has contributed to peer-reviewed research and review publications in journals including Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology, Chemistry & Biodiversity, and Systems Ethnopharmacology and Sustainable Bioresources. She has also delivered oral and poster presentations at national and international conferences, prepared 18 scientifically validated AYUSH monographs, and received the Young Ethnopharmacologist Award at SECON 2025. She has experience as a Junior Scientist at Phyto Life Sciences, Vadodara, where she supported herbal product dossiers, regulatory documentation, and scientific reports. Her technical skills include HPTLC, HPLC, UPLC-PDA, GC–MS, UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS, NMR, FTIR, cell-based assays, cytokine analysis, in vivo pharmacology, and network pharmacology. She is a life member of the Indian Pharmaceutical Association and a member of the Society for Ethnopharmacology.

Ms. Dipali Pawar, M.S. (NIPER- Ahmedabad)

Designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy

She is an Assistant Professor at the School of Pharmacy, P.P. Savani University, Surat, with an M.S. (Pharm.) in Natural Products from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, and over two years of industrial research experience. Her expertise includes clinical sample processing, analytical testing, supercritical fluid extraction (SCFE), process optimization, scientific documentation, and academic teaching. Her postgraduate research focused on the extraction, fractionation, standardization, and evaluation of phytochemical compounds for the development of a phytopharmaceutical ingredient under the mentorship of Dr. Abhijeet Kate, Associate Professor, NIPER Ahmedabad. She is proficient in analytical instrumentation and chromatographic techniques, including HPLC, semi-preparative HPLC, LC–MS/MS, TLC, preparative TLC, NMR-based characterization, FT-IR, and UV–Visible spectroscopy. She also has experience with Soxhlet extraction, rotary evaporation, lyophilization, and other laboratory instruments. Her software skills include SciFinder, ScienceDirect, ChemDraw, MestReNova, MassHunter, Microsoft Office, Canva, Mendeley, and EndNote. She has qualified GPAT 2022, NIPER JEE 2022, and the IIT (BHU) entrance examination. Her extracurricular contributions include volunteering with the NIPER Ahmedabad Alumni Association, serving on the GCOPA Alumni Committee and as NIPER Ahmedabad Mess Committee Coordinator, participating in NSS activities, contributing to a COVID-19 vaccination camp, serving as a pharmacist at a Government Civil Hospital, and participating in research, MedTech, and Swachhata Pakhwada activities.

Mr. Surdas Rathwa, M. Pharm (Ph.D.)

Designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy

Surdas Rathwa has completed Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics) at Shree Dhanvantary Pharmacy College, Kim (2016-2018), with a strong academic background, holding a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from the same institution (2012-2016).

His research contributions include a paper publication on "Development and Evaluation of Nanoparticle loaded Metformin in Management of Diabetes Mellitus." He has also received an SSIP grant for his research work.

He attended many national workshop, poster presentation and conference during his academic journey. His dedication to advancing both education and research in the field of pharmacy underscores his commitment to contributing meaningfully to the academic and scientific community.