EDUCATION :

• PhD from JNTU, Hyderabad in Febrauary 2017
• M.Pharm from V L College of Pharmacy, Raichur in the year 2004
• B.Pharm from V L College of Pharmacy, Raichur in the year 2001

EXPERIENCE:

• Working as Professor at N.E.T Pharmacy College from  Jan 2017
• Working as an Assistant Professor at N.E.T Pharmacy College from Aug 2009 to Dec 2016
• Worked as a Lecturer in K.L.E.S’s College of Pharmacy, Gadag, from June 2006 to July 2009
• Worked as a Lecturer in Oxford College of Pharmacy, JP Nagar, Bangalore – 78, from May 2004 to May 2006

PUBLICATIONS:

• Effect of leaf galls of Piper nigrum against carageenan induced inflammation in Albino rats. Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol.7/2 (2007) 229 – 233.
• Gastro protective and antiulcer properties of doxepin in pyloric ligated rats. Int. J. Pharmacol. Biol. Sci. Vol. 3(2) 2009, 101-106
• Evaluation of different formulation variables on trandermal films of verapamil hydrochloride. The Indian Pharmacist. June 2007, 67 – 69.
• Preparation and physicochemical characterization of simvastatin loaded mucoadhesive bilayered tablet.  IJNDD 1(1), July-Sep, 2009, 18-24
• Anti ulcer activity of doxepin. Indian Drugs 46(12) December 2009/961.
• Formulation and Characterisation of Rifampicin microcapsules. Indian J. Pharm. Sci., 2010, 72(1):101-105.
• Design and in-vitro evaluation of extended release matrix tablets of Itopride hydrochloride. Der Pharmacia Lettre, 2010, 2(3):186-196.
• Formulation and evaluation of controlled release matrix tablet with solid dispersion granules of aceclofenac. IJNDD 2(3), July-Sep, 2010, 109-113.
• Design and characterization of bilayer controlled release matrix tablets of losartan potassium. IJPR 2(4), Oct-Dec, 2010, 34-39.
• A study of formulation and processing factors influencing the release of carvedilol. Inventi Rapid: Pharm Tech 2011(3).
• Particle Design of Aceclofenac-Disintegrant Agglomerates for Direct Compression by Crystallo-Co-Agglomeration Technique.Asian J. Pharm. Tech. 2011; Vol. 1: Issue 2, Pg 40-48.
• Development and Evaluation of Press Coated Time-Release Tablet of Nifedipine. Asian J. Pharm. Res. 2011; Vol. 1: Issue 3, Pg 58-63.
• Design and characterization of transmucosal drug delivery system of glibenclamide. IRJP 2011, 2 (9), 116 -120.
• Design and evaluation of aceclofenac fast dissolving tablets prepared by crystallo-co-agglomeration technique.Int J Pharm Pharm Sci 2011,Vol 3, Issue 4, 116-123.
• Mucoadhesive dosage form of Glibenclamide: Design and Characterisation. IJPBS,Vol 2, Issue 2,April-June,2012,162-172.
• Trimetazidine hydrochloride transdermal patch: Formulation and In-vitro evaluation. IRJP 2012, 3 (7), 178 -182.
• Formulation and in-vitro evaluation of bilayer floating tablets of tramadol hydrochloride. J. Drug Dev. & Res. 2012, 4(3), 1 – 6.
• Design, development and evaluation of Selegiline Hydrochloride Transdermal Patch. RGUHS J Pharm Sci, 2012, 2 (3), Jul–Sep, 48 – 56.
• Design and in-Vitro Evaluation of Gastro Retentive Floating Tablets of Repaglinide. Int. J. Drug Dev. & Res 2013 July-September, 5 (3): 229-233
• Immediate release solid oral dosage form of salbutamol sulphate: Design, optimization and evaluation. Int J Pharm Pharm Sci, 2013, Vol 5, Issue 4, 610-618.
• Development and characterization of enteric-coated salbutamol sulphate time release tablets. International Journal of Drug Delivery; 2014, 6 (1) 64-74.
• Use of Pronisome gel in antidepressant therapy: Design and evaluation. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. Vol 3, Issue 4, 2014. 642-656.
• Design and characterization of compression coated chronomodulated system of nifedipine. Int. Res. J. Pharm. 2014; 5 (9): 701-705.
• Development and evaluation of enteric coated herbal drug delivery system for treatment of asthma. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy. December 2014; Volume 4, Issue 12, PP. 34-46.
• Formulation and evaluation of flurbiprofen fast disintegrating tablets using natural superdisintegrants. Asian J Pharm Clin Res, Vol 9, Issue 6, 2016, 247-254.
• Assessment of drug related problems in a tertiary care teaching Hospital, India. Asian J Pharm Clin Res, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2017, 1-4.
• Assessment of knowledge, attitude and perception among mothers towards immunization in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Int J Community Med Public Health 2017; 4:3429-35.
• Design and Characterisation of Pulsatile Capsule Device for Flurbiprofen Using Natural Excipients.” IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), vol. 12, no. 5, 2017, pp. 36–45.

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:

• “Significance of particle size and their characterization in formulation development” organized by K.L.E. University at K.L.E.S.College of Pharmacy, Hubli, on 27^th Feb 2010.
• “Research methodology and bio-statistics” organized and conducted by RGUHS, Bangalore on 23^rd June 2010.
• National seminar on “Challenges to face in pharmaceutical research” organized at Srinivas college of pharmacy, Mangalore on 19^th and 20^th August 2011.
• National seminar on “Recent trends in pharmacological evaluation of novel agents from synthetic and natural origin” organized at N.E.T Pharmacy College, Raichur on 18^th Feb 2012.
• National seminar on “Applications of nanotechnology in healthcare” organized at BLDE Associations College of Pharmacy, Bijapur on 30^th June 2012.
• National seminar on “Pharmaceutical Quality by Design (QbD): Product and Process Development” organized at N.E.T Pharmacy College, Raichur on 6^th April 2013.
• National Conference on “Advances in Pharmacy Practice” organized at N.E.T Pharmacy College, Raichur on 29 – 30^th Nov 2013.

Memberships of Professional Bodies:

• Life Member APTI, and KSPC