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Dr. Harsha Kathpalia


  • Dr. Harsha Kathpalia


    Designation: Associate Professor

    Date of Joining: 16/07/2007

    Employee Code: VESCOP001

    Employee ID: 26467

    Email ID: harsha.kathpalia@ves.ac.in

  • Educational Qualifications
    Ph. D (Pharmaceutics)
    M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics)
    B. Pharm.

    Academic Affiliations
    Currently working as a Associate Professor at VESCOP.

    Industry experience
    9.5 years in Formulation R&D department.


    Professional Affiliations

    • Life Member of The Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI)
    • Life Member of Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA)
    • Registered Pharmacist, Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council



  • Teaching
    Physical Pharmacy
    Pharmaceutics
    Industrial pharmacy
    Modern Pharmaceutics
    Advanced Pharmaceutics
    Product development and technology transfer
    Pharmaceutical manufacturing technology


  • Research
    Area of Research
    NDDS: Solid dispersions with mesoporous silica, Nanosuspensions, Solid Lipid Nanoparticles, Microemulsions and Liposomes
    Topical films and film forming gels/emulgels/sprays
    Sustained release matrix dosage system
    Mouth dissolving dosage forms-tablets and films
    Anhydrous suspensions
    Gastro retentive raft forming system


  • Publications
    International Publications: 19
    National Publications: 09


    2021:
    1. Formulation and Optimization of Atovaquone Micronized Suspension by Top-down Method, Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Vol 55, Issue 1, Jan-Mar, 2021. 

    2020
    2. Formulation strategies for effective delivery of Primaquine, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 58, (2020) 101804.
    3. Investigation of pre-clinical pharmacokinetic parameters of atovaquone nanosuspension prepared using pH based precipitation method and its pharmacodynamic properties in a novel artemisinin combination, Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance,  22, (2020), 248-256.

    2019
    4. Formulation of gastroretentive sustained release floating in situ gelling drug delivery system of solubility enhanced curcumin-soy lecithin complex, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology 53 (2019) 101205.
    5. Design and in-vitro Evaluation of Atovaquone Nanosuspension prepared by Ph based and Anti- Solvent Based Precipitation Method - Colloid and Interface Science Communications 29, (2019) 26–32.

    2018
    6. Cyanoacrylates: An Overview in its Application as a Tissue Adhesive, Der Pharma Chemica, 2018, 10(8): 42-46.
    7. Topical Nanoemmigel Formulation of Boswellia Serrata, Indian J Pharm Science., 80, (2): 261-67, 2018.

    2017
    8. Solvent Removal Precipitation based in Situ Forming Implant for Controlled Drug Delivery in Periodontitis, Journal of Controlled Release 251 (2017) 75–81.
    9. Film Forming Systems for Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery, Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume 12, Issue 6, November 2017, Pages 487-497.
    10. Monitoring of Critical Process Variables for Pilot Plant Scale-Up Studies of Paracetamol Tablets, Indian Drugs, 54 (10) October 2017.
    11. Applications of Ion Exchange Resin in Oral Drug Delivery Systems, International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology 2017; 7(3); 127-136.
    12. Development and Validation Of RP-HPLC Method for Determination of Artesunate, Inventi Rapid: Pharm Analysis & Quality Assurance, 2017(1):1-5
    13. Formulation and Evaluation of Orally Disintegrating Films of Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, Indian J Pharm Science 2017; 79(2):204-211.

    2016
    14. Design and Optimization of Immediate Release Tablets of Hydrochlorothiazide using the Design of Experiments Approach, Indian Drugs, Year 2016 | Volume No. 53 | Issue No.09 | Page No. 27- 33.
    15. Smart Practices for Quality Enhancement ‘VESCOP Trudging with a Smart and Holistic Education, in the proceeding of the National Conference – Evolving as a Smart College: Concepts, Opportunities and Challenges organized by VES college of ASC in collaboration with Vidgyan Bharati on 17th and 18th Feb. 2016, ISBN 978-81-923044-3-4.

    2014
    16. Recent Advances Ii Brain Targeted Drug Delivery Systems: A Review, International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Vol,6 Issue 2, 2014.
    17. Co-Processed Excipients: A Review, World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Vol.3 Issue 3, 2014.
    18. Recent Trends in Hard Gelatin Capsule Delivery System, Journal of advanced Pharmacy Education and Research, Vol.4 Issue 2, 2014.
    19. Novel Oral Suspension: A Review, Current drug delivery Vol. 11 Issue 3, 2014.
    20. Controlled Release Orally Disintegrating Tablets: A Review, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Review and Research Vol. 24 Issue 1, 2014.
    21. Development and Evaluation of ready to use Anti-Malarial Oral Suspension, World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Vol. 3 Issue 4, 2014.

    2013
    22. An Introduction to Fast Dissolving Oral Thin Film Drug Delivery System: A Review, Current drug delivery Vol.10 Issue 06, 2013.
    23. Development and Evaluation of Orally Disintegrating Film of Tramadol Hydrochloride, Asian Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science Vol. 3 Issue 24, 2013.

    2011
    24. Pharmacognostic Standardization and TLC Fingerprinting of Novel Polyherbal Anti-Diabetic Formulation, Deccan Journal of Natural Products Vol. 2 Issue 2, 2011.
    25. Pharmacognostical Standardization and Toxicity Profile of Methanolic Leaf Extract Of Caesalpinia bonducella (L) Fleming, Deccan Journal of Natural Products Vol.2 Issue 2, 2011.
    26. Development and Evaluation of a ready to use Paediatric Antibiotic Suspension, International Journal of advances in Pharmacy and Nanotechnology Vol. 1 Issue 2, 2011.
    27. Studies on Prescriptions of Cardiovascular Units, Journal of applied pharmaceutical Science Vol. 01 Issue 03, 2011.
    28. Development and Evaluation of ready to use Cefpodoxime Proxetil Suspension, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research, Vol. 2 Issue 8, 2011.
  • Projects

    Title of Grants Fetched:

    Academic Year

    Funding Agency

    Amount Sanctioned

    Development of a ready-to-use paediatric antibiotic suspension

    2009-10

    University of Mumbai

    15,000

    Development of a Ready to use Antimalarial Suspension

    2012-13

    University of Mumbai

    12,000

    Formulation development of a transdermal nano formulation for the treatment of joint pain and inflammation

    2015-16

    University of Mumbai

    35,000

    Topical Film Forming dosage form

    2019-20

    University of Mumbai

    65,000

    Title of Industrial Projects:

    Academic Year

    Industry

    Amount Sanctioned

    Formulation development of Polyherbal Tablets

    2015-16

    Emami ltd.

    3,00,000

    Formulation development of the Metoprolol Sustained Release Tablet using DiCOM-DC-SR

    2018-19

    Gangwal Chemicals

    1,20,000
  • Awards & Honours
    • 1st Rank Pure Sciences category -PG level guide for a research proposal titled “Novel biocidal film forming hand sanitizer glove”  at the 15th Inter-Collegiate / Institute / Department Avishkar Research Convention 2021, University of Mumbai.
    • 1st prize in “Techshow 2021, Innovation contest” at VESCOP. Topic of innovation: “Novel biocidal film forming hand sanitizer mask”.
    • Gold medal in Category 6: Medicine and Pharmacy, Level: Teachers pursuing PhD in 13th Maharashtra State Inter-University Research convention (AVISHKAR 2018). Topic of innovation: “Novel Nano Formulation of Artemisinin Combination Therapy for The Treatment of Multidrug Resistant Malaria”.
    • “Best Teacher” award  at VESCOP for the academic year 2018-19.
    • 2nd prize in “Techshow: See ideas Come to Life” at VESCOP in 2019.  Topic of innovation: “Triple combination antimalarial therapy”.
    • 1st Prize in State Level Research Presentation Competition ‘Synapse’ organized by AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Pune in 2018. Oral presentation on: ‘Anti-fungal film forming gel”.
    • 2nd Prize for the best Innovation award in ‘Ignition 2018”, a state level research innovation presentation organized by VESCOP (10 participating colleges). Topic of innovation: “Film forming gels - a platform technology for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications”.
    • 1st Prize for poster presentation on “Topical Nanoemmigel formulation for Arthritis”  at the National semina on "Nanotechnology: New Perspective in Drug Delivery systems" at VESCOP.
    • 1st Prize for poster presentation on “Formulation of in situ forming floating gel system for delivery of Curcumin for stomach targeting” during state level seminar on “Exploring the opportunities and challenges in drug delivery technology and Pharmacokinetics”, at VESCOP in 2016.
    • “Best Resource Person” award at VESCOP in 2015.
    • Best paper for inter-university state round of Avishkar 2015-16, University of Mumbai. Title of innovation: “The Research project guided: Formulation, development and evaluation of Clotrimazole film forming gel”.
    • 1st Prize in Teacher’s category in Research Paper competition on the paper titled “Swami Vivekananda’s vision for spirituality and science” in a seminar “Relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s thought for Nation Building”, organized by Swami Vivekananda SardhaShati Samaroh Samiti, KokanPrant and VES college of Arts, Science & Commerce in 2013.
    • Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 1994) with percentile score of 99.5. Mumbai Rank: 1st All India Rank: 5th
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