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Pharmacognosy

The department has two spacious laboratories, which are fully equipped with sophisticated instruments and equipments like Trinocular research microscopes, Rotary Vacum Evaporator, Polarizing Microscopes, Electronic Balance, TLC apparatus etc., The department also maintains a sprawling medicinal garden with more than 25 species of medicinal plants.

Biodata

Name : Dr. PURUSHOTH PRABHU.T
Designation : Professor and HOD
Qualification : M.Pharm Ph.D.,
Experience : Teaching – Since Sep 2007 to till date Industry -From Aug 2002 to Mar 2003
Others Marketing / Sales - 3 Years
E-mail : pharmprabhu@gmail.com
Qualification Institution Board / University Year Of Passing
B. Pharm Cherran College of Pharmacy The Tamilnadu Dr M.G.R Medical University 2001
M. Pharm (Pharmacognosy) Madras Medical College The Tamilnadu Dr M.G.R Medical University 2007
Ph.D., C.L.Baid Mehta College of Pharmacy The Tamilnadu Dr M.G.R Medical University 2013
Academic achievements
  • College Second Topper in B.Pharmacy
  • Got First with Distinction 93.5 % in M.Pharm IIyr Dissertation.
  • GATE qualified with 83.76 score in 2001 & 77.72 score in 2002
  • Editorial Board Member in 4 International Journal and
  • Reviewer for 2 International Journal
  • Life Member in APTI, PCI, IPA
  • Book Published - (Online) Natural Product Research ( Lambert academic Publication) Pharm D Practical Manual (Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals) Final year B.Pharm Practical Manual ( Advanced Pharmacognosy) Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence-V Semester- Thakur Publications
Awards/Research publications/Conferences attended
  • Research Publication - 41, National -26 International -15
  • National Seminar/Conference attended – 10
  • Paper presented at Conference (Oral -6, Poster-10), National -15, International - 1
  • Workshops attended – 1
  • No Of B.Pharm guided – 26
Other Achievements
  • District player in Volley Ball during School & College
  • Funded Research Project:Received Fund for the project entitled “A STUDY ON MOSQUITO LARVICIDAL ACTIVITY AND MOLECULAR EFFECT OF Lantana camara LEAVES AGAINST DENGUE VECTOR Aedes aegypti” sponspored by The TamilNadu DR MGR Medical University : 2017-2019
  • PG Siddha Project: Research experience in AYUSH Chemical analysis in The Tamilnadu DR MGR Medical University: 2013-2017
  • Resource person: Participating in Workshop on Research Methodology & Biostatistics for AYUSH Post Graduates & Researchers organized by the Department of Siddha, The Tamilnadu Dr M.G.R Medical University from 2016 to till date
Name : Dr.C.Kavitha
Designation : Associate Professor
Qualification : M.Pharm Ph.D.,
Specialization : Pharmacognosy
Experience : Hospital Pharmacist from 2001-2007 Teaching: Since 2010
E-mail : kavithacmpharm@gmail.com
Qualification Institution Board / University Year Of Passing
B. Pharm Swamy Vivekanandha College of Pharmacy The TN Dr.MGR Medical University 2000
M. Pharm Sri Ramachandra Univeristy Sri Ramachandra Univeristy 2010
Ph.D C.L.Baid Mehta College of Pharmacy The Tamilnadu Dr M.G.R Medical University 2024
Academic achievements
  • Reviewer for International Journal, Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
  • Book Published - (Online) Multiplerole Of Crude Drug in amazon.in. https://amzn.in/d/04BfPrGp
  • Theory paper evaluator, Question paper setter and practical examiner for UG examination in Rajiv Gandhi University of health sciences and The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and other universities including Pondicherry University, SRM University.
  • Participated in annual exams as internal Examiner for Degree and diploma exams.
  • Topper in NPTEL Swayam exam for "Wild Life Ecology" with Gold medal and a Score of 95%
  • Registered Pharmacist in Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council- Life Member
  • Best Oral Presentation award in International Conference on “Integrative Approach of Ayush Medicine in Healthcare” (Jan 2024), conducted by Captain Srinivasa Murthy Central Ayurveda Research Institute at National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai
Awards/Research publications/Conferences attended
  • National Seminar/Conference attended – 10
  • Paper presented at Conference (Oral -3)
  • Workshops attended – 2
  • FDP - 2
  • No of B.Pharm Project Guided - 03
Other Achievements
    Pharmacy/ Industry Training
  • Two years (2005-2007), worked as online Pharmacist in Santec Solution Pvt. Limited.
  • One-month Industrial Training in Micro labs Pvt Ltd, Hosur.
Name : Mr. MURALIDHARAN.S.P
Designation : Assistant Professor
Qualification : M.Pharm
Specialization : Pharmacognosy
Experience : Since July 2024
E-mail : muralidharansp18@gmail.com
Qualification Institution Board / University Year Of Passing
B. Pharm Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies The TN Dr.MGR Medical University 2021
M. Pharm (Pharmacognosy) SRM College of Pharmacy SRM University 2024
Academic achievements
  • Registered Pharmacist in Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council .
Awards/Research publications/Conferences attended
  • National Seminar/Conference attended – 05
  • Paper presented at Conference - 03
  • Workshops attended – 02
  • Publications – 03
  • Poster presentation National – 01
  • Journal club presentation – 02
Other Achievements
  • Worked as In-patient trainee medical coder from Aug 2021 to May 2022
  • Projects – M.Pharm - Polyherbal formulation and evaluation of anti-acne cream, Phytochemical, Pharmacological studies on developed and evaluated nutraceutical capsule formulation for invitro anti-oxidant activity B.Pharm – Animal sparing methods for screening of anti-tumor compounds
  • Done basic medical coding certification from sparkz infotech.
Name : Ms. PRIYA S
Designation : Assistant Professor
Qualification : M.Pharm
Specialization : Pharmacognosy
Experience : Since Sep 2024
E-mail : priyasundharaj@gmail.com
Qualification Institution Board / University Year Of Passing
B. Pharm Sri Ramachandra institute of higher education and research Deemed university 2022
M. Pharm (Pharmacognosy) Sri Ramachandra institute of higher education and research Deemed university 2024
Academic achievements
  • Registered Pharmacist in Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council .
Awards/Research publications/Conferences attended
  • Seminar/Webinar/Conferences attended – 03
  • Publications - 02
  • Journal club presentation -02
  • Workshops attended -01
Other Achievements
  • I interned at Malladi Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, Ranipet (2021).
  • I interned at Intermediate Products, SVISS Labs Private Limited, SIPCOT, Ranipet (2021).
  • FDC clinical investigator training course 2023.
  • Served as a volunteer in the 71st Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, 2019, held in Chennai.
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