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Pharmaceutical Technology
Department Profile
Overview
The Pharmaceutical Technology course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to align with the dynamic landscape of Research & Development (R&D) and Formulation & Development (F&D) in the pharmaceutical industry. This program prepares students to work with outstanding technologies, ensuring they are well-prepared for innovation and excellence in industrial practices.
The advancements in digital technology have significantly influenced the pharmaceutical industry, necessitating a skilled workforce adept in both pharmaceutical sciences and technological innovations. The two-year master’s program in Pharmaceutical Technology is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and practical skills to navigate this evolving landscape.
The laboratory facilities in the department serves as a platform for hands-on experience, allowing students to engage in drug development and delivery research. Innovative teaching strategies, such as interdisciplinary collaboration, are emphasized to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The lab encourages the exploration of modern technologies, including virtual reality and simulation, to improve practical competencies.
Students are motivated to innovate new pharmacy patents, contributing to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences. The integration of artificial intelligence in research processes is highlighted, enabling precision in drug discovery and personalized medicine.
Our Vision
Our Mission
- Engage to gain knowledge on emerging areas of pharmaceutics/pharmaceutical technology/biotechnology and other allied fields.
- Impart training for attaining skills on various pharmaceutical operations/ formulation strategies/ quality control and packaging to meet industrial needs.
- Encourage innovation and motivate continuously to develop novel formulations to cater to the societal needs.
- Encouraging research collaborations with various universities and pharmaceutical industries.
Head of Department
Dr.B. Sujatha
Head of the Department and Chairperson-BoS
HIGHLIGHTS
The thrust areas of research involving Novel drug delivery and targeted drug delivery are as follows:
- Transdermal drug delivery.
- Ocular drug delivery.
- Self-emulsifying drug delivery systems.
- Oral site-specific drug delivery.
- Multi particulate drug delivery systems.
- Development of nanoparticles.
- Intra nasal drug delivery.
The department has well equipped pilot plant with advanced instruments in the research laboratories such as:
Ika High Speed Homogeniser: It offers a wide speed range from 3000 – 25,000 rpm that enables users to work at high circumferential speeds even with small rotor diameters.
Research Centrifuge Remi R24: It’s a valuable tool in research and development, enabling scientists to study and analyse various biological and chemical samples.
Shakti Mini Press: for compressing tablet.
Shakti all-purpose unit: Equipped with tablet and capsule coating, Size reduction and dry granulator.
Ultrasound Probe Sonicator: Used in formulations of lipid and non-lipid-based sub micro and nano systems.
Freeze Dryer: Tabletop freeze dryer with cyclone separators for producing microparticulate systems.
Dissolution Apparatus USP: flow through dissolution test apparatus for testing the dissolution of conventional and Novel Drug Delivery System.
