Faculty of Pharmacy
Dean
DR. NG YEN PING
DR. NG YEN PING
DEAN
Senior Lecturer & Head of Clinical Pharmacy
Unit:
Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice
Qualifications:
- Sc (Clin Pharm), USM
- Pharm (Hons), USM
- BCPS
- BCACP
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Deputy Dean
MR. HENG WEI KAI
MR. HENG WEI KAI
Lecturer
Deputy Dean
Unit:
Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice
Qualifications:
- MSc. (Pharmacy)
- BPharm. (Hons)
Research Interest:
- Prescribing pattern and drug utilization study
- Health System Research
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ASSOC. PROF. DR. K. SUNDRAM
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
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MR. SABRI BIN HASHIM
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.
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Lecturers
Pharmaceutical Technology Unit
DR. K. VENKATESKUMAR
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
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ANURADHA.S.N
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.
NEERAJ PALIWAL
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
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DR. GEETHAA SAHGAL
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.
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Pharmacology Unit
ASSOC. PROF. DR. S. PARASURAMAN
ASSOC. PROF. DR. S. PARASURAMAN
Associate Professor & Head of Unit
Unit:
Pharmacology
Qualifications:
- Ph.D (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India).
- M.Pharm (The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India).
- B.Pharm (The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India).
Research Interest:
- Cardiovascular toxicity studies
- Chromic toxicity studies
- Pre-clinical and clinical pharmacokinetic evaluation
- Computer aided drug designing
- Diabetic and free radicals research
- Bioequivalence studies
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ASSOC. PROF. DR. CHRISTAPHER PARAYIL VARGHESE
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
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DR. R. VARATHARAJAN
DR. R. VARATHARAJAN
Associate Professor II
Unit:
Pharmacology Unit
Qualifications:
- Pharm (The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India).
- Pharm (The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India).
Research Interest:
- Pharmacology
- Renal Pharmacology
- Diabetes Mellitus Research
- Antioxidants Study Research
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MR. SHAIKH SOHRAB AKHTAR
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
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DR. FAZLINA MUSTAFFA
DR. FAZLINA MUSTAFFA
Lecturer
Qualifications:
PhD (Pharmacology) – USM
Research Interest:
- Pharmacological Activity & Toxicity Studies of Plant Products, Cosmetics and Commercial Products
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DR. ARUNACHALAM MUTHURAMAN
DR. ARUNACHALAM MUTHURAMAN
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PhD [Punjabi University, Patiala, India]
- MPharm [(Pharmacology, Punjabi University, Patiala, India]
- 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)
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Unit
PROF. DR. RAVICHANDRAN VEERASAMY
PROF. 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
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DR. NAEEM HASAN KHAN
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.
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DR. NEERAJ KUMAR FULORIA
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.
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DR. MUKESH SINGH SIKARWAR
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.
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ASSOC. PROF. DR. SHIVKANYA FULORIA
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.
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DR. NABILA PERVEEN
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.
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Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice Unit
DR. ABDUL NAZER ALI
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
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ASSOC. PROF. DR. DINESH K. UPADHYAY
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
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DR. SAM AASEER THAMBY
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
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DR. ZAHID IQBAL
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
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MR. GANESH PANDIAN B
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
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SUNIL KUMAR PRAJAPATI
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
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MS. SIREESHA PARUCHURI
MS. SIREESHA PARUCHURI
Lecturer
Unit:
Clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice
Qualifications:
- B. Pharmacy (Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai)
- Pharmacy in Pharmacy Practice (Kakatiya University, Warangal)
Research Interest:
- Metabolic complications associated with drug therapy
- Thyroid disorders
- Pediatric Pharmacotherapy
- Community & Clinical Pharmacy Practice
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Ms. Ng Yee Mei
Ms. Ng Yee Mei
Ms. Nur Izzati binti Shahabuddin
Ms. Nur Izzati binti Shahabuddin
Officers
THANGACHELVI GOPALAN
THANGACHELVI GOPALAN
NOOR AMALINA BINTI YAHAYA
