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School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Overview of the School

The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences was established in 2018 with the department of Clinical research and Health care Management and in 2019 the department of Pharmacy was started. Our Pharmacy program is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India and we follow the curriculum designed by PCI. We offer various programs like Diploma in Pharmacy, Bachelor in Pharmacy, Bachelor and Masters in Clinical Research, Master in Health care Management, Public Health and Ph.D. in Clinical Research, HCM, MPH and Pharmaceutical Sciences. We have well equipped Modern Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Machine Room, Central Instrumentation Lab with latest equipment, Smart Classrooms and well-maintained Computer Lab with latest software. We have highly qualified faculties with Ph.D. degree and qualified lab technicians. The fully automated Departmental library has an enviable collection of more than 5000 volumes covering all the courses offered by the school. School will provide you best quality education and it is the right place to pursue your career

Objective of the School

  • To become a global leader in pharmacy education and clinical research.
  • To improve the well-being and quality of life of individuals and communities by educating students.
  • To prepare students to become pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists who will be leaders in the pharmacy profession.
  • To conduct the Research in the pharmaceutical & clinical sciences and its translation into health care.
  • committed to providing a transformative learning experience in a collaborative and diverse environment focused on improving the health and well-being of the communities

Significant Highlights of the School

  • Approved by the Pharmacy council of India.
  • The curriculum designed as Pharmacy council of India.
  • Highly Qualified and Experienced Faculty Members with Ph.D.
  • 13 Modern Laboratories.
  • Central Instrumentation Laboratory having sophisticated equipment.
  • Well-maintained Computer Lab with latest software.
  • Smart Classrooms.
  • Machine Room.
  • Museum.
  • The fully automated Departmental library has an enviable collection of more than 5000 volumes covering all the courses offered by the school.

Dean’s Message

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I Dr. Deepak Nanda welcome you on behalf of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences to Himgiri Zee University and acknowledge your interest in our university. Our motive is to train Pharmacists who are well equipped with the comprehensive knowledge, skills and professional attitude and can successfully play their roles in clinical settings and research. Now a day’s Pharmacist is playing an active part at the frontline of medical health worker and we are committed to working harder to meet the expectations from the society and Pharmaceutical Industries. Teaching and Learning is an important part of Academic programmes. We have highly qualified, experienced, motivated and committed faculty members. Apart from the study, we provide the opportunity to the students to take part in the Co-Curricular activities which includes personality development by sharpen their communication skills, expression skills, public speaking, participation and sense of belongingness through different activities like debates and recitation. We look forward to becoming part of your professional future and hope you will involve yourself whole- heartedly to become outstanding professionals for community and industries.

With best wishes
Dr. Deepak Nanda
Dean and Professor
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Department of Clinical research and Health care Management

Faculty Profiles

Prof. (Dr.) Deepak Nanda

Dean and Professor
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Ph.D., M. Pharm

Work Experience:

Dr. Deepak Nanda is currently working as a Dean in School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Himgiri Zee University, Dehradun,Uttarakhand. He has completed his Bachelor’s in Pharmacy degree (2004), Masters in Pharmacy (2006) and Ph.D. (2012) in Pharmacy. He has qualified Graduate Aptitude test in Engineering (GATE) in the year of 2004, conducted by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, India. He is having more than 16 years of teaching experience working in academics as well as industries. He has published one books and 30 research paper in national and international reputed journal. Dr. Nanda has supervised 02 Masters and one Ph.D. students and also supervising 1 Ph.D. students. He has experience as Research Trainee in R&D Centre of Natural Remedies, Bangaluru, Karnataka, from Nov-2004 to Jan-2006. He has experience as Research officer QA in Fortis Clinical Research Limited, Faridabad, from Sep., 2006 to Apr., 2007. He is also associated as life time member in Association of Pharmaceutical Teacher of India , Society for Pharmaceutical Education and Research, American Chemical Society, International Toxicological Society. He has experience of CPCSEA nominee training at National Institute of Animal Welfare, Faridabad, in July 2014. He has nominated as member by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of India, in Institutional Ethics committee several Medical, Engineering and Pharmacy college of Uttarakhand.

Mr. Ashok Kumar

Head of Department
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pursuing Ph.D., M. Pharm (Pharmacy Practice)

Work Experience:

Mr. Ashok Kumar, Alumni of National institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research , Mohali having approximate 10 Years of experiences in teaching and research. He has published 07 research articles in national and international journals. He has appointed as Scientist in Institutional Animal Ethics Committee of different biological Institutional / Industries. He has published one patent in Indian patent office. He is also having one year experience in clinical research. He has guided to several UG students for pharmacy related subjects. He is also associated as life time member in APTI. He received Award 2021 – For dedication and contribution made to the University by Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Essel group. He has presented 08 posters & oral presentation in national & international seminars & participated more than 35 national and international seminars/conferences , attended 15 Faculty Development Prograrmmes. His area of interest in Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance & Drugs Safety issues.

Prof. (Dr.) Amandeep Singh,

Professor
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Ph.D.
M Pharm. (Pharmacology)

Work Experience:

Prof. (Dr.) Amandeep Singh, Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Himgiri Zee University, has 15 year of teaching experience in Pharmacy teaching, administration and research. After obtaining B. Pharm. Degree S D College of Pharmacy, Punjab (Punjab Technical University) he completed his M Pharm. (Pharmacology) from BPUT, Orissa and PhD from Bhagwant University, Ajmer. He has published 01 patent and more than 50 articles in peer reviewed scientific journals, and participated in seminar, conferences and technical research sessions in various reputed Pharmacy/Medical institutions. Dr. Amandeep Singh has visited many Pharmacy institute as subject expert, member of academic bodies, Animal House establishment etc. He is also been professionally associated with scientific and academic bodies like Life member of the All India Pharmacy Teachers Association (APTI) & IPA.

Dr. Anuja Pandey

Associate Professor
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Ph.D, M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics), MBA (Pharma Management)

Work Experience:

Dr. Anuja Pandey has more than 15 years of rich experience in Research & Development domain of pharmaceutical sectors and good experience of teaching. She has extensive industrial experience and worked with cross-functional scientific, and research teams. Her area of specialization is Pharmaceutics. She has 15 research papers published in national and international journals, one patent filed in India, and one book chapter. She has guided twenty B.Pharm and four M. Pharm Students for their projects. She is also having experience to prepare different short term courses curriculum for the universities. she has handled a broad range of responsibilities efficiently in order to achieve maximum level of operating effectiveness at work place. She has attended seminars on COBE, Conference on Biosimilars, and IP Global meet on US/EU/ROW patent rights. She has also participated in panel discussion on Intellectual Property Management and Drug Regulatory. In addition to curricular activities; She is active member of community services. She has anchored several cultural programs, actively organized and participated in various events in Colleges/Universities. She is also a very active and motivational speakers on various platforms and she has conducted/delivered; expert lectures/seminars/conferences in several Institutes and Universities.

Dr. Esha Vatsa

Assistant Professor
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Professional Qualification:

Ph.D

M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy)

B.Pharm

Work Experience:

Ms. Esha Vatsa presently working as Assistant Professor in School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Himgiri Zee University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Ms. Esha Vatsa completed her B.Pharm and M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy) from S.B.S.P.G.I., Balawala, Dehradun (U.T.U) and pursuing Ph. D in Pharmacognosy from Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Rajasthan. She has 8 years experience of academics and research. She has guided more than 50 B.Pharm students’ projects. She has attended several National, international conferences, FDPs, workshops and published patents. She has published various research papers and book chapters in National and international journals of repute and is also reviewed several book chapters published in impacted journals. She has a passion for teaching and her areas of interest include Pharmacognosy, pharmacological studies on natural drugs and standardization of medicinal plants.

Mrs. Deepika Chandra

Assistant Professor
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Professional Qualification:

Pursuing Ph.D., M. Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

Work Experience:

7.4 years experience in teaching and research.

Research area/ interest:

Mrs. Deepika Chandra having 7 years 4 months’ experience in teaching and research. Leadership, management skills and Team work for conducting activities. She has attended more than 15 national and international conferences, seminars and workshop. She has presented many research papers in various conferences. She has published 8 research articles in various national and international journals. She has guided 7 UG and 2 PG students for her project/dissertation. Her area of research interest is isolation and evaluation of active chemical constituents from medicinal plants and skilled for hands on exposure to demonstrate technical set up to conduct lab experiments. During Master research worked on- 2-Azetidinone derivatives by spectral characterization such as elemental analysis, IR, 1HNMR and Mass spectroscopy. Evaluation of Biological activities: Study of antimicrobial activity by cup plate method, Antidiabetic activity was performed by Streptozotocin Induced Diabetes in Rats. Instrumentation handling-UV spectrophotometer, FTIR, Chem. draw, Chem. sketch, Melting Point Machine, Graph pad prism, MS Office, Computer Diploma “O”Level. Adopted online Teaching and learning methodologies for students by completing Coursera Certification from University of California Irvin.

Mrs. Nidhi Chaudhary

Assistant Professor
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Professional Qualification:

Pursuing Ph.D., M. Pharm (Pharmacology)

Work Experience:

5 years 7 months

Research Area:

Mrs. Nidhi Chaudhary has 5.7 year experience in teaching and research. She has published 04 research and review articles in National and international journals. Her areas of interest include Pharmacovigilance, testing on biological specimens such as animals and clinical research. She has attended 20 national and international conferences, seminars and workshops and 04 faculty development program. She had guided 09 UG students for their project work. Her bestest achievement was being a Gold medalist in M. Pharm (Pharmacology) awarded by Uttarakhand Technical University (UTU) in fifth convocation.

Anjali Bisht

Assistant Professor,
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Professional Qualification:

M.pharm (pharmaceutics)

Work Experience:

Mrs. Anjali Bisht has 05-months teaching experience. She has completed her masters from SBS University, Balawala, Dehradun. Her Area of interest is Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology. She has attended 05 International conference and two FDP. She has presented various poster in International and National Conference.

Mrs. Pooja Negi

Assistant Professor
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Professional Qualification:

M.Pharm (Pharmacology)

Work Experience:

Mrs. Pooja Negi has completed her B.Pharm and M.Pharm from GRD & Siddhartha group of institutions Dehradun respectively. She has 09 years experience in teaching and research industry. She has published 03 research and 02 review articles in various national and international journals. She has also successfully presented poster in national conference, as well as attended more than 06 national and international conferences, seminars, FDP and workshop.

Mr.Abhishek Bhardwaj

Assistant Professor
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Professional Qualification:

M.Pharm

Work Experience:

Mr.Abhishek Bhardwaj has 9 year of experience in academics as well as industry.He is currently working as Assistant Professor in School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Himgiri Zee University,Dehradun.Uttarakhand. He has completed his Diploma in pharmacy(2008),Bachelor Pharmacy(2012),Master in Pharmacy(2014). He is Associated as life time member in Association of pharmaceutical Teacher of India. His area of interest is Analysis & validation of Drugs.

Mr.Jagmohan shukla

Assistant Professor
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Professional Qualification:

M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical chemistry)

Work Experience:

Mr.Jagmohanshukla has completed his M.Pharm from Siddhartha institute of pharmacy Dehradun,Uttarakhand.He has 1years’experience in teachingand research. He has published 1 research articles.and He has attended morethan 12 national and internationalconferences,seminars,FD Pandworkshop.His area of research interest is Medicinalchemistry,analyticalchemistry,drugdiscovery,syntheticorganic chemistry anddevelopment ofn oveldrugs.

Mr. Priyanshu Bhardwaj

Assistant Professor
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Professional Qualification:

M.Pharm (Pharmacology)

Work Experience:

Mr. Priyanshu Bhardwaj is an assistant professor at Himgiri Zee University. He has one year of clinical research experience as a trial coordinator. He completed his M.Pharm. in Pharmacology, and during that tenure, he won the 3rd position in the international conference abstract presentation over all at the university. He was an instituted gold medalist in his bachelor’s. He is an active researcher.

Ms. Simran Singh Rathore

Assistant Professor
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Professional Qualification:

M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance)

B.Pharm

Work Experience:

Miss Simran Singh Rathore has completed her B. Pharm from DIT university Dehradun and her M. Pharm in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance from Shri Guru Ram Rai university Patel nagar Dehradun Uttarakhand. She is an active researcher and has a published article in a journal. Her area of research interest is Quality Assurance, standardization development of pharmaceuticals and Pharmacovigilance. She has attended a webinar on Pharmacovigilance and attended a Apticon international conference held in DIT University on Publication Ethics and research in Neuroscience.

Ms.Harshita Chandra

Assistant Professor
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Professional Qualification:

M.Pharm (Pharmacology)

B.Pharm

Work Experience:

Miss Harshita Chandra graduated and post graduated from Siddhartha Institute of Pharmacy, Dehradun Uttarakhand (Uttarakhand technical University) with a B. Pharm and M. Pharm in Pharmacology. She has published two Abstract in International Conference of Kumaun University Bhimtal and Uttaranchal University respectively. She has also published 2 Review Articles on UGC approved journal named as Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and life sciences. She has also attended many national, international conferences and webinars. Her area of interest is in Clinical research, testing on animals and In Pharmacovigilance.