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Dr. Sujit Kakade
Head of Department
The Department of Pharmaceutics is dedicated to providing high-quality education in the science and technology of dosage form design, drug delivery systems, and pharmaceutical product development.
The department prepares students for future success through updated academic programmes while nurturing a rigorous scientific attitude. It focuses on developing competent pharmacy professionals capable of serving healthcare systems and improving the quality of life.
Aim:
To prepare students for professional success in pharmaceutics through comprehensive academic training and to cultivate a strong scientific approach that enables them to contribute effectively to pharmacy and allied health professions.
Objectives:
- Disseminate knowledge of pharmaceutics through quality teaching and self-learning.
- Develop analytical, intellectual, and research capabilities.
- Formulate and evaluate pharmaceutical dosage forms.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical products.
- Understand pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of essential drugs.
- Promote collaborative and interdisciplinary research activities.
- Develop communication, leadership, and professional skills.
- Practice ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities.
- Commit to lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
Research Areas:
- Solubility enhancement of poorly soluble drugs.
- Immediate and extended release dosage forms.
- Taste masking using ion exchange resins.
- Self-emulsifying and gastro-retentive drug delivery systems.
- Bilayer tablet formulation and development.
- Nanostructured lipid carrier based nano gel for topical delivery.
- Microemulsion for transdermal drug delivery systems.
Faculty Members:
| Sr. No. | Name | Qualification | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Ashok Bhosale | M. Pharm., Ph.D. | Professor & Principal |
| 2 | Dr. Sujit Kakade | M. Pharm., Ph.D. | Head of Department |
| 3 | Dr. Prashant Khade | M. Pharm., Ph.D. | Assistant Professor |
| 4 | Mrs. Trusha Shangrapawar | M. Pharm. | Assistant Professor |
| 5 | Mrs. Bhagyashri Shelar | M. Pharm. | Assistant Professor |
| 6 | Mr. Nitin Neherkar | M. Pharm. | Assistant Professor |
| 7 | Mrs. Anjali Pande | M. Pharm. | Assistant Professor |