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Shankarrao Ursal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research Center

Approved by Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi | Permanently Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (PU/PN/Pharm/384/2009) | MSBTE Code: 2143 | Recognised by Government of Maharashtra | DTE Code: 6385
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Dr. Mrs. Vijaya U. Barge

Vice Principal & Associate Professor

The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry provides strong foundational knowledge in Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry, which serves as the basis for advanced subjects in B.Pharm and M.Pharm programmes.

The department focuses on synthesis, isolation, purification and characterization of pharmaceutical compounds. Faculty members specialize in synthetic, analytical, computational chemistry and biochemistry. The department also offers a postgraduate programme in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, emphasizing validation, documentation, analytical method development and quality control.

Aim & Objectives:

  • Provide strong fundamentals in Pharmaceutical Organic and Analytical Chemistry.
  • Enhance knowledge required for synthesis, isolation, purification and characterization of pharmaceuticals.
  • Develop skills for safe and effective handling of chemicals, glassware and analytical instruments.
  • Create a research-oriented atmosphere for students and faculty.

Overview of the Department:

The department is well equipped to introduce core subjects in B.Pharm and M.Pharm curriculum, laying a strong academic foundation. The postgraduate programme in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance focuses on physical and chemical examination of pharmaceutical products, analytical method validation, equipment validation and regulatory documentation.

Advanced analytical techniques such as UV, HPLC and IR are used for qualitative and quantitative analysis of drugs and formulations. The department regularly organizes seminars and conferences and actively publishes research in reputed national and international journals.

Facilities:

  • UV-1800 Spectrophotometer (Shimadzu)
  • HPLC (SpectrSYSTEM)
  • Digital Polarimeter (Equiptronics)
  • Flame Photometer (Systronics)
  • Conductometer (Suntronics)
  • Digital Balances (Contech & Wensar Instruments)
  • Digital pH Meter (Systronics)
  • Digital Nephelo-turbidometer (Systronics)

Research Areas:

  • Analytical method development and validation of APIs and formulations.
  • Formulation and analytical development for new drugs.
  • Validation of equipment and processes.
  • Herbal standardization.
  • Formulation development of phytochemicals (conventional and novel systems).
  • Exploration of new drug molecules from natural sources.

Departmental Staff:

Name Designation
Dr. Mrs. Vijaya U. Barge Vice Principal & Associate Professor
Dr. Amit J. Kasabe Associate Professor
Mr. Vikram S. Veer Assistant Professor
Ms. Archana H. Yadav Assistant Professor