Faculty of Pharmacy

MR. NG YEN PING

ACTING DEAN

Senior Lecturer & Head of Clinical Pharmacy

Unit:

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

Qualifications:

1. Sc (Clin Pharm), USM
2. Pharm (Hons), USM
3. BCPS
4. BCACP

ASSOC. PROF. DR. K. SUNDRAM

Deputy Dean (Research, Postgraduates & Administration)

Unit:

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Qualification:

• PhD (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) (USM, Penang, Malaysia)
• MSc (Pharmacy), (USM, Penang, Malaysia)
• BSc (Hons) (USM, Penang, Malaysia)

Research Interest:

• Analytical method development and validation for pharmaceuticals.
• Phytochemical and pharmocological investigation of medicinal plants.
• Isolation and characterization of active constituents from medicinal plants.
• Exploration of pharmacological activity by plant endophytes

MR. SABRI BIN HASHIM

Deputy Dean (Student & Alumni Affairs) Senior Lecturer & Head of Pharmacy Practice

Unit:

Clinical Pharmacy And Pharmacy Practice

Qualifications:

•  M.Sc (USM, Penang, Malaysia)
• B.Pharm (Hons.) (USM, Penang. Malaysia)

Research Interest:

• In community pharmacy area.

MR. NG YEN PING

ACTING DEAN

Senior Lecturer & Head of Clinical Pharmacy

Unit:

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

Qualifications:

1. Sc (Clin Pharm), USM
2. Pharm (Hons), USM
3. BCPS
4. BCACP

DR. GEETHAA SAHGAL

Lecturer

Unit:

Pharmaceutical Technology

Qualifications:

PhD (Molecular Medicine), MSc (Pharmacology) & BSc (Biotechnology)

Research Interest:

• Natural Product and Drug Discovery
• Antimicrobial, analgesic, antioxidant, and isolation
• Anti-cancer activities and mechanisms
• Nanotechnology in antimicrobial and anticancer treatment.

NEERAJ PALIWAL

Senior Lecturer

Unit:

Pharmaceutical Technology

Qualifications:

• MSc. (MedSci) in Medical Genetics (University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK)
• M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India)
• B.Pharm (The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India)
• D.Pharm (Rajasthan University, Jaipur, India)

Research Interest:

• Development of cancer immunotherapeutic and oncolytic viruses
• Development of stem-cell therapeutics and genetic interventions for monogenic disorders

ANURADHA.S.N

Lecturer

Unit:

Pharm.Tech

Qualifications:

• B.A (Pharmaceutical Management), Anna University, India.
• PGDIPR (Intellectual property rights), Anna University, India.
• Pharm (Pharmaceutics), Bharathidasan University, India.
• Pharm (The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India).

Research Interest:

• Formulation and evaluation of herbal drug formulations.
• Incorporation of herbal drug into nano formulations.
• Neutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals.

DR.VIJAYAN VENUGOPAL

Senior Lecturer

Unit: 

Pharmaceutical Technology

Qualifications:

• Ph.D (Acharya Nagarjuna Univeristy, India).
• M.Pharm (The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India).
• B.Pharm (The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India).

Research Interest:

• Design and Evaluation of Nanoparticles,
• Dendrimers,
• Resealed erythrocytes,
• Conjugated novel carriers,
• Liposomes, Nanosponges,
• Nanoparticles loaded creams,
• New binding agents for tablets,
• Novel Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems,
• Targeted Drug Delivery Systems,
• Ethosomes,
• Lipid Carriers,
• Dental Implants.

DR. K. VENKATESKUMAR

Associate Professor & Unit Head

Unit:

Pharmaceutical Technology Unit

Qualifications:

• Ph.D (Birla Institute of Science & Technology, Ranchi, India)
• M.Pharm (Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India)
• B.Pharm (The T.N.Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, Chennai, India)
• D.Pharm (Directorate of Medical Education, Chennai, India)

Research Interest:

• Development of Prolonged Action Vaginal Rings using DPNR (Deprotienized Natural Rubber) as a carrier.
• Solublilty Enhancement Approaches for Poor Water Soluble Drugs
• Exploration of Biological Activity of Malaysian Mussels

DR. ARUNACHALAM MUTHURAMAN

Senior Lecturer

Qualifications:

1. PhD [Punjabi University, Patiala, India]
2. MPharm [(Pharmacology, Punjabi University, Patiala, India]
3. BPharm [The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India]

Research Interest:

Major research area

• Toxicology (acute, sub-acute, sub-chronic and chronic toxicity; pesticides, environmental pollutants, heavy metal, toxin and drug associated toxicity).
• Neuropharmacology [Neuropathic pain, Cognitive neuroscience (Vascular dementia & Alzheimer’s disease), Stroke, Epilepsy and Aging & Autism disorders)
• Cardiology (Heart failure, Cardiac hypertrophy, Cardiac regeneration, and myocardial infarction)
• Vascular pharmacology (Hypertension, Ischemic reperfusion injury and vasculitic neuropathy)
• Renal pharmacology (acute and chronic kidney injury, renal failure, diuresis and antidiuresis)
• Metabolic disease (diabetic mellitus and their complications)

Allied research area

• Inflammo-pharmacology (neuroinflammation, acute and chronic tissue inflammation)
• Gastro-pharmacology (Peptic ulcer and ulcerative colitis)
• Ophthalmology (Retinopathy, and visual activity test)

ASSOC. PROF. DR. CHRISTAPHER PARAYIL VARGHESE

Unit:

Pharmacology

Qualifications:

• Ph. D (Pharmaceutical Sciences) University of Science (USM), Penang, Malaysia
• M. Pharm (The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India)
• B. Pharm (The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India)

Research Interest:

• Natural therapeutic agents for metabolic disorders
• Antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity
• Social awareness studies

DR. FAZLINA MUSTAFFA

Lecturer

Qualifications:

PhD (Pharmacology) – USM

Research Interest:

• Pharmacological Activity & Toxicity Studies of Plant Products, Cosmetics and Commercial Products

MR. SHAIKH SOHRAB AKHTAR

Senior Lecturer

Unit:

Pharmacology

Qualifications:

• Pharmacy (Pharmacology), (University of Pune, Maharashtra, India.)
• Pharmacy (Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.)
• PGDBM (Pharma), (IIPM Lucknow, India.)

Research Interest:

Preclinical and Clinical studies in the following areas

• Diabetes Mellitus
• Molecular Pharmacology
• Immunopharmacology
• Central Nervous System

DR. R. VARATHARAJAN

Associate Professor II

Unit:

Pharmacology Unit

Qualifications:

1. Pharm (The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India).
2. Pharm (The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India).

Research Interest:

1. Pharmacology
2. Renal Pharmacology
3. Diabetes Mellitus Research
4. Antioxidants Study Research

ASSOC. PROF. DR. S. PARASURAMAN

Associate Professor & Head of Unit

Unit:

Pharmacology

Qualifications:

DR. NABILA PERVEEN

Lecturer

Unit:

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Qualification:

B.Sc.( Punjab), B.Pharm. (Punjab), M.Phil. (Punjab) ( Pharmaceutical Chemistry), Ph.D. (U.S.M.) (Clinical Phamacy).

Research interest:

• Phytochemical analysis, antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-hyperglycaemic activity determination of medicinal plants.
• Analysis of pharmaceutical / medicinal compounds by H.P.L.C.
• Utilization of herbal drugs in life style diseases.

ASSOC. PROF. DR. K. SUNDRAM

Deputy Dean (Research, Postgraduates & Administration)

Unit:

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Qualification:

• PhD (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) (USM, Penang, Malaysia)
• MSc (Pharmacy), (USM, Penang, Malaysia)
• BSc (Hons) (USM, Penang, Malaysia)

Research Interest:

• Analytical method development and validation for pharmaceuticals.
• Phytochemical and pharmocological investigation of medicinal plants.
• Isolation and characterization of active constituents from medicinal plants.
• Exploration of pharmacological activity by plant endophytes

DR. P.PERUMAL

Senior Lecturer

Qualifications:

Ph.D (Annamalai University), M.Pharm (The Tamilnadu Dr M.G.R Medical University) B.Pharm (The Tamilnadu Dr M.G.R Medical University). D.Pharm (Directorate of Medical Education, Chennai)

Research Interests:

• Antimicrobial peptides
• Anti-cancer peptides
• Peptides for Alzheimer’s disease
• Solid Phase Organic Synthesis
• Extraction, Isolation, Characterization and Evaluation of Medicinal Plants

ASSOC. PROF. DR. SHIVKANYA FULORIA

Assoc. Professor

Unit:

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Qualifications:

• Ph.D (AMRAVATI UNIVERSITY, Amravati, Malaysia).
• M Pharm (NAGPUR University, India).
• B.Pharm (AMRAVATI University, India)

Research Interest:

Interested in design, synthesis, and biological screening of anti-infectives, antibiotics, antituberculars, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antimalarials, and anticancer agents etc.Also interested in phytochemical investigation (isolation) and spectral interpretation/characterization of compounds.

DR. MUKESH SINGH SIKARWAR

Associate Professor

Unit:

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Qualifications:

• PhD (2011) (KLE University, Belgaum, India)
• M. Pharm. (2006) (Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal, M.P India)
• B. Pharm. (2004) (Institute of Pharmacy, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, M.P., India)

Research Interest:

• Pharmacognostic study and antioxidant potential of unexplored Malaysian plants.
• Herbal Antidiabetics and Herbal Antihyperlipidemics.
• Novel drug delivery in Herbal drugs.
• Formulation and evaluation of herbal drugs.

DR. NEERAJ KUMAR FULORIA

Senior Associate Professor

Unit:

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Qualifications:

• Ph.D Pharmacy (Gautam Buddh Technical University, India) in 2010
• M Pharm (Rajiv Gandhi University Health Sciences, India) in 2003.
• B.Pharm (Gulburga University, India) in 1998.
• PDCTM (RAHE, Academy, India) in 2007.

Research Interest:

• Interested in design, synthesis, and biological screening of anti-infectives, antibiotics, antituberculars, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antimalarials, antivirals and anticancer agents etc.
• Also interested in phytochemical investigation (isolation) and spectral interpretation/characterization of compounds.

DR. NAEEM HASAN KHAN

Professor

Qualifications:

• Pharm. (Punjab, Lahore), M. Pharm. (Pharmacology) ( Punjab, Lahore),
• Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) (Belgium), R.M.R.S.B. (Belgium).

Research Interests:

• Extraction, isolation and purification of important phytochemicals for medicinal use.
• Drug discovery and drug development.
• Analysis of pharmaceutical / medicinal compounds by H.P.L.C.

DR. RAVICHANDRAN VEERASAMY

Professor & Head of Unit

Unit:

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Qualifications:

• Ph.D (Dr. Hari Singh Gour University (Sagar University), Sagar (M. P.), India).
• M.Pharm (Dr. Hari Singh Gour University (Sagar University), Sagar (M. P.), India).
• B.Pharm (The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India).

Research Interest:

• Design, Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Evaluation of Medicinal Compounds
• Molecular modeling, 2D & 3D QSAR, Pharmacophore mapping and Docking studies
• Phytochemical and Biological Investigation of Medicinal Plants
• Green Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles
• Development and Validation of Analytical Methods for Pharmaceuticals
• Knowledge, Attitude and Perception / Practice (KAP) studies
• Pharmacovigilance

AHMAD KAMAL ARIFFIN BIN ABDUL JAMIL

Qualifications:

BSc Chem (Salford,UK), Postgraduate Dip.Education (UTM)

BPharm (USM), Master of Pharmacy/MPharm Clinical Pharmacy (USM)

Registered Pharmacist RPh 10043

• Malaysian Pharmacy Board Registration No : 10043
• Membership à
• Malaysian Pharmacy Board
• Malaysian Geriatric Pharmacy Special Interest Group

Research Interest:

• Clinical Pharmacy
• Metabolic diseases
• Rheumatic disease
• Clinical Pharmacokinetics
• Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy
• Stroke
• Geriatrics Pharmacotherapy

MR. NG CHOW KYN

Lecturer

Unit:

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

Qualification:

• Master of Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy), University Sains Malaysia
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons), University of Malaya

Research Interest:

• Mental health issues and awareness of young people
• Medication experience (efficacy, safety, adherence and concordance)
• Pharmaceutical care issues and practices – shortfalls, improvements and innovations
• Patient consultation and counselling skills and techniques
• Grittiness, resilience and coping strategies
• Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic of narrow therapeutic drugs
• Medication safety
• Pharmaceutical and medicine policy

MR. HENG WEI KAI

Lecturer

Unit:

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

Qualifications: 

•  MSc. (Pharmacy)
• BPharm. (Hons)

Research Interest:

1. Prescribing pattern and drug utilization study
2. Health System Research

MS. SIREESHA PARUCHURI

Lecturer

Unit:

Clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice

Qualifications:

1.  B. Pharmacy (Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai)
2. Pharmacy in Pharmacy Practice (Kakatiya University, Warangal)

Research Interest:

• Metabolic complications associated with drug therapy
• Thyroid disorders
• Pediatric Pharmacotherapy
• Community & Clinical Pharmacy Practice

SUNIL KUMAR PRAJAPATI

Senior Lecturer

Unit:

Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice

Qualifications:

• M.Pharm (Punjabi University, Punjab, India).
• B.Pharm (UPTU, Lucknow, UP, India).

Research Interest:

• Epidemiological Studies.
• Pharmacoeconomics
• Clinical efficacy and safety of combination drug therapy.
• Correlation- the severity of disease activity with the Health related-quality of life in patients.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis.
• Pharmaceutical care.
• Clinical research

MR. GANESH PANDIAN B

Senior Lecturer

Unit:

Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice

Qualifications:

• Pharm – Pharmacy Practice (The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, India).
• Pharm (The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, India).

Research Interest:

• Pharmaceutical care
• Quality of life assessment

DR. ZAHID IQBAL

Lecturer

Unit:

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

Qualifications:

• MSc Clinical Pharmacy (USM, Malaysia)
• MBA (AIOU, Pakistan)
• Pharm. D (IUB, Pakistan)

Research Interest:

• KAP studies
• Pharmacoeconomics
• Pharmaceutical marketing and management
• Pharmacy Practice Education
• Extension of pharmacists’ role
• Quality use of medicines
• Patients’ awareness on disease management
• Quality of life evaluation studies

DR. SAM AASEER THAMBY

Senior Lecturer (Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice Unit)

Unit:

Pharmacy

Qualifications:

• PhD (USM, Penang, Malaysia).
• MPharm (The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India).
• BPharm (The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India ).

Research Interest:

• Drug utilization Studies
• ADE studies
• HRQoL outcomes improvement through intervention

ASSOC. PROF. DR. DINESH K. UPADHYAY

Associate Professor

Unit:

Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice

Qualifications:

• D (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia).
• Pharm (Manipal Academic of Higher Education, Karnataka, India).
• Pharm (M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India).

Research Interest:

• Pharmaceutical Care Services
• Drug Utilization Pattern
• Patients Counselling and Education
• Drug Information and Pharmacovigilance
• Pharmacy Practice & Clinical Pharmacy
• Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL)
• KAP studies
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Pharmacy Education
• Patients Medication Adherence and Compliance

DR. ABDUL NAZER ALI

Assoc. Professor & M. Pharm Programme Coordinator

Unit:

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

Qualifications

• PhD (Clinical Pharmacy, 2018)
• M. Pharm (Pharmacy Practice, 2006)
• B. Pharm (1988)
• Diploma in Pharmacy (1983)

Research Interest:

• Pharmaceutical care
• Pharmacotherapy of cardiovascular and Infectious diseases
• Pharmacokinetic and economic studies
• Patient education, counselling and compliance monitoring
• Knowledge and Awareness of cancer prevention
• KAP Studies

MR. SABRI BIN HASHIM

Deputy Dean (Student & Alumni Affairs) Senior Lecturer & Head of Pharmacy Practice

Unit:

Clinical Pharmacy And Pharmacy Practice

Qualifications:

•  M.Sc (USM, Penang, Malaysia)
• B.Pharm (Hons.) (USM, Penang. Malaysia)

Research Interest:

• In community pharmacy area.

THANGACHELVI GOPALAN

NOOR AMALINA BINTI YAHAYA