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విజ్ఞాన శాస్త్ర సాంకేతిక పరిశోధనా సంస్థ / विज्ञान शास्त्र प्रौद्योगिकी और परिशोधन संगठन
Thrust Areas
Drug Discovery & Development
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Drug Discovery
  • Novel Drug Targets & Biomarkers
Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Control
  • Advanced Analytical Techniques (LC-MS, NMR, etc.)
  • Counterfeit Drug Detection Stability & Shelf-Life Studies
Pharmacology & Toxicology
  • Pharmacogenomics & Personalized Medicine
  • Neuropharmacology & Psychopharmacology
Drug Delivery
  • Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery
  • 3D Printing of Pharmaceuticals
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Overview
4
Patents granted
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25
No.of PhD Scholars
31
Patent published
1
PhD Awarded
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129
Journals
40+
Book Chapters
150+
Total Publications
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Clusters
Drug Design and Discovery
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Dr Mithun Rudrapal
Area of Interests:Lead scaffold designing and property-based optimization for next-generation drug discovery, Drug repurposing
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Dr. Afzal Basha Shaik
Area of Interests:Designing and synthesizing bioactive heterocyclic compounds for anticancer, antitubercular, and antimicrobialg
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Dr S. Subramanyam
Area of Interests: Synthetic chemsitry -Insilicomolecular docking studies ,
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Dr. Sathish Kumar Konidala
Area of Interests: Anticancer Drug Design and Discovery, Analytical Method Development & Validation, Impurity Profiling of API and Pharmaceutical dosage forms,
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P. Niharika
Area of Interests: Drug Repurposing, Autoimmune disorders, Design, development and synthesis of Anti microbial agents and Antitubercular agents,
Formulation of Development
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Dr. G. Srikar
Specialization: Cooloidal drug Delivery systeam, Enhancement of Bioavilabity
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Dr. M. V. Ramana
Specialization: Bioavilabity enahancement by cyclodextrins complexation
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Dr. M Prathap
Specialization: Nanodrug delivery systeam, Vesicular drug Delivery Systeam, Enhancement of Bioavilabity
Biological Screening and Clinical Trails
Name: Dr. M. Raghavendra
Specilaization: Fluoride Induced Toxicity
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Name: Dr. Jithendra Chimakurthy
Specilaization: Neuropharmacology, Diabetes pharmacology, and Psychopharmacology
Natural Products Development
Name: Dr. M. Surya Prabha
Specilaization: Formulation and Evaluation of herbal products
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Name: Ch Ajay Kumar
Specilaization: Insilico and Synthetic and medicinal Chemsitry
Faculty Appreciations
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Dr. Mithun Rudrapal
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Recognized by World Ranking 2024 TOP 2% Scientists by Stanford University, USA.
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Dr. Satish Kumar Konidala
Granted with SERB/ TARE fellowship (TAR/2023/000360) in 2024 worth of Rs.18,80,000 Project entitled “Novel fluoro substituted heterocyclic hybrids as promising anti-diabetic compounds: Design, Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Screening”
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Dr. Jithendra Chimakurthy
Receiving a certificate at the AICTE-sponsored short-term training program on "Design of Experiments in Novel Pharmaceutical Formulation Development,"
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Dr. Mithun Rudrapal
Invited as Chief Guest and Delivered a Talk on the occasion of World Pharmacists Day 2024
Student Publications

Sports Certificate
10
No. of Sports Certificate
Pharma department
Conferences
50
No. of Conferences
Pharma department
Total
10
Total No. of Publications
Pharma department
MoUs
26th March 24
Therallan Pharma Pvt Ltd, Hydarabad
Pharma Department
20th October 24
ICMR-Natational Institute of Virology, Pune
Pharma Department
15th September 24
Aditya Multi Special Hospital, Guntur
Pharma Department

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The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, had well-learned faculty provided exceptional guidance and support, enriching my educational experience. Their expertise and dedication were instrumental in my academic and professional growth, helping me build a strong foundation for my career. Their mentorship has been invaluable in my journey

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My university played a crucial role in helping me secure a position at a reputable company. The education, resources, and support provided were instrumental in my successful job placement, setting the stage for a promising career and professional growth

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My Department in Vignan had provided a solid foundation in pharmacy, equipping me with essential knowledge and skills. This education was crucial in securing a good job and thriving in my career. The experiences and support I received there have been instrumental in my professional success and personal growth

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Testimonial author Kunita Rao

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, had well-learned faculty provided exceptional guidance and support, enriching my educational experience. Their expertise and dedication were instrumental in my academic and professional growth, helping me build a strong foundation for my career. Their mentorship has been invaluable in my journey

Likitha

Testimonial author Kunita Rao

My university played a crucial role in helping me secure a position at a reputable company. The education, resources, and support provided were instrumental in my successful job placement, setting the stage for a promising career and professional growth

Shammi

Testimonial author Kunita Rao

My Department in Vignan had provided a solid foundation in pharmacy, equipping me with essential knowledge and skills. This education was crucial in securing a good job and thriving in my career. The experiences and support I received there have been instrumental in my professional success and personal growth

Abihsek kumar

Frequently Asked Questions
Our department is actively involved in a broad spectrum of research fields, including Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, and Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry. These areas focus on the discovery and development of new drugs, drug formulations, analytical methods, and exploring natural sources for medicinal properties.
We offer a PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, providing research opportunities in diverse areas such as drug design and synthesis, formulation development, pharmacological evaluations, analytical method development, and natural product research. Our PhD program is designed to foster innovation and contribute to significant advancements in pharmaceutical sciences.
Our department collaborates extensively within the School of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, encouraging interdisciplinary research that integrates biotechnology with pharmaceutical sciences. This collaboration helps in addressing complex healthcare challenges and developing novel therapeutic approaches.
Yes, students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels are encouraged to participate in research projects. We provide access to state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities to ensure students can actively contribute to ongoing research in areas such as drug formulation, analytical techniques, and natural product drug discovery
Our department is equipped with advanced instrumentation for drug development, formulation, and analysis. Facilities comprise advanced organic synthesis, purification and characterization facilities including high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), UV-Visible spectroscopy, dissolution apparatus, pharmacological testing equipment, and specialized labs for phytochemical extraction and analysis. These resources support high-quality research in various pharmaceutical domains.
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Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research
(Deemed to be University), Vadlamudi, Guntur-522213
info@vignan.ac.in
0863-2344700 / 701
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