Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
The Department of pharmaceutical chemistry of NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences was established in the year 1991 and committed for training and educating the students in the field of pharmaceutical chemistry. The department is having well equipped laboratories ICT enabled class rooms, library and adequate facilities for research activities. The strength of the department is having dedicated, trained and well qualified faculty members, out of which 80% with Ph.D qualification. The course work of the department covers the core areas of pharmacy like synthesis of new chemical entities, their analysis, development of new analytical techniques for validation of organic compounds of natural and synthetic origin. The department provides computer aided drug design software facility for the identification of lead molecules. The department offers various programmes which include B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm. D, Pharm D (PB) and Ph.D in pharmaceutical chemistry. Our college is one of the constituent institute of Nitte deemed to be university, Deralakatte, Mangalore. The college looks after the placement of students after the completion of courses.
To create a centre of excellence of practical basis training and imparting quality education in pharmaceutical sciences
To train and educate the students by providing hands on training according to the requirement of healthcare profession and industry.
- To expertise the students in the area of synthesis of new chemical entities and their analysis.
- Encouraging the students to develop skills required to work in industrial environment.
- To provide basic knowledge of chemistry in drug synthesis and compounds of medicinal importance.
- To provide good exposure to various sophisticated instrumentation techniques.
- To describe the chemistry of compounds of both natural and synthetic origin having pharmaceutical importance.
- To develop professional and practical skills for the analysis of medicinal compounds.
- To provide synthetic routes for the synthesis of new chemical entities.
- To develop proficiency in the characterization of organic compounds of medicinal importance.
- To develop professional competence and skills by hands on training and ICT learning.
- Should follow the ethics and attitude of the profession.
- To cultivate good research aptitude.
- Ability to handle and tackle the situations according to the circumstances in healthcare profession.
- Able to apply the knowledge gathered from the course of the programme.
For any information regarding the admissions,mail us at: info@nitte.edu.in
Programs & Courses
B.Pharm Programme
B.Pharm is a professional undergraduate programme with a duration of four years which includes industrial training of 150 hrs. The programme is designed to impart knowledge in both theoretical and practical aspects. The programme provides hands on training which develops proficiency and competency in the core areas of pharmacy. The students are exposed to different courses like pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacognosy and pharmacology. Apart from this students are having freedom to select their electives in the eight semesters according to their choices. B.Pharm students will have diverse carrier option like working in industry or in the healthcare units.
M.Pharm- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Master of Pharmacy in pharmaceutical chemistry is a two years postgraduate course. Eligibility required for the admission to the course is to qualify in B.Pharm from a recognized university. The curriculum will have semester system. The core subjects include Advanced modern analytical techniques, Advanced organic chemistry, Medicinal chemistry and Computer aided drug design (CADD). The students are trained to carry out a scientific projects to inculcate research culture in third and fourth semester. Apart from this, students will be exposed to preset the research work in the form of journal clubs and seminars. On successful completion of the programme, students will have diverse career options like teaching, research in industry. College provides good placement opportunities.
Pharm. D Programme
Pharm. D or Doctor of Pharmacy is a professional degree programme. The duration of the programme is six years, which includes an internship of one year. Students are exposed to basic subjects of Pharmaceutical Chemistry like Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry. Students will undergo internship in various departments of the hospital. The programme is designed to train the students in the area of clinical pharmacy, pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical care. Core subjects includes pharmacotherapeutics, hospital and community pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, clinical toxicology, clinical research, Pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoeconomics, biophramaceutics and pharmacokinetics, biostatics and research methodology and clerkship. Once the study duration is successfully completed the students will gain skills in pharmacotherapy of disease, therapeutic usage of drugs, monitoring of patients, patent counselling etc.
The Pharm. D graduates will have diverse career options like clinical pharmacist in healthcare organization, pharmacovigilance and new drug development process in pharmaceutical industry, as a part of clinical research team in clinical research organization, community pharmacist in public health sector, research and development, insurance companies and academics.
Pharm. D (Post Baccalaurate) Programme
Pharm. D (Post Baccalaureate) is also a professional degree programme. A graduate of pharmacy from any institution which is recognized by the Pharmacy council of India is eligible to pursue this programme. The duration of the programme is three years which includes an internship for a period of one year.
Faculty
Dr. R. Narayana Charyulu
- Designation Professor, Vice Principal & HOD Regulatory Affairs & Quality
- Email narayana@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No 9448164750
- Joining date -
- Graduation:B.E in E&C from NIE, Mysore, India, 1986 -(FCD)
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Post-Graduation:M.Tech in CSE from MIT, Manipal, India, 1990-(FCD)
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Ph.D in CSE from University of Mysore, India, 2002
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Area of Research:CAD for VLSI - Topic: Design of Algorithms for optimum area utilization in VLSI ASICS
- Lecturer In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 6 Years
- Reader In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 3 Years
- Professor In NMAMIT for 7 Years
- Professor, Vice Principal & HOD Of Department of CSE and Dean(Academics) for 9 Years
- Professor From 2012-Till Date In NMAMIT
- Algorithm design for VLSI CAD, Multi core architecture and Program
- Optimization, Ad-hoc Networks, E-learning, Advanced Microprocessors
- Management responsibilities as Head of the Department of CSE
- Examiner for V.T.University Belagavi, Mangalore, Bangalore, Kuvempu, Kannur and Goa Universities
- Life Member of ISTE (LM816 )
- Senior Member of IEEE (01492834)
- Senior Member of CSI (F8000642)
- Fellow of IE(India)
- Logic Design
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Finite Automata & formal Languages
- Computer Organization & Architecture
- Systems Programming
- RDBMS
- Microprocessors & Peripherals
- Principles of Programming Languages
- Compiler Design,
- Computer Graphics
- VLSI Design
- C# Programming & .NET Concepts
- Embedded and Real Time Systems
- Cryptography and Network Security
- MIS
- CAD for VLSI
- System simulation and Modelling.
Conference/Journal publications
- Developed "Computer Graphics Laboratory" at Manipal Institute Technology, Manipal, India in March 1988
- Reviewer for the Proceedings of IEEE Conference on "VLSI Design" since 2002.
- Chair of Programme Committee, National Conference on "Distributed Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte India, 2004
- Coordinator for FIVE ISTE sponsored Short Term Training Programs
- Set up "Data Mining Laboratory" at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte during January 2006
- Chair of Organizing Committee , National Conference on "Ubiquitous & Pervasive Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte, India, 24-25 January 2007
- So far, guided 42 BE level projects and 17 M.Tech. level projects
- President of Rotary Club of Nitte during 2006-07
- Consultant for a Patent Search organization :EntellectLLP.com
- Applied for an Indian Patent, based on research work (application no.: 428/CHE/2008)
- Applied for US Provisional Patent in April 2010 for the research work on "New Architecture for Network on chip (NoC) systems" (Application Number:61/395,480 dated 14/5/2010)
- Received AICTE travel grant for attending the conference at Shanghai, China
- Was Chairman of BOE (Board of Examination)-Computer Science at Mangalore University during 1997-98. Was member of BOE-Computer Science of Visvesvaraya Technological University ,Belgaum during 2004-05.
- BOS and BOE Chairman of NMAMIT Nitte for Computer Science UG and PG programs under Autonomous Scheme.
- Board of Studies member of Computer Science at MIT, ManipalUniversity, NMIT Bangalore, SDMCE Dharwad, BVBCE Hubli, Bangalore, Dr.AIT Bangalore and St.Aloysius College Mangalore during 2007-08
- Governing Council Member of St.John Engg. College Bangalore, Academic Council Member of Dr.AIT Bangalore from 2013.
- President of Hockey India Udupi from July 2014
- Program Chair of 2016 IEEE Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER) Conference, 13-14 August 2016, NITK, Surathkal
Research
The department is actively involved in research activities. At present seven students are pursuing their Ph.D programme. In the last five years the department has published 135 research papers in national/international journals and completed 30 contract research projects. The department has applied for two patents which is published. All the faculty members are presenting their research papers in national and international conferences.
Dr. Ronald Fernandes
- Designation Professor
- Email ronaldfernandes@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. 9480115227
- Joining date
MSc, PhD
Academic Experience: 34 Years
Biochemistry
Member of APTI
Member of IPA
15
Conference/Journal publications 17
PhD Project: 02
Guideship Status
Approved Ph D Guide
Dr. K Ishwar Bhat
- Designation Professor
- Email bhatishwark@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. 9901318227
- Joining date
MSc, PhD
Academic Experience: 37 Years
In Silico studies, Synthesis of Medicinally important compounds and their Pharmacological screening
- Pharmacy Council of India
- Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers India
- Indian Council of Chemists
Journals: 110
Books and Chapters: 01
Conference: 40
Books and Chapters: 01
Conference: 40
Conference/Journal publications: 108
PhD Project: 12
PG Projects: 48
UG Projects: 10
Funded projects handled : 01
• Synthetic organic chemistry
• Phytochemistry
• Phytochemistry
Guideship Status:
Approved Ph D Guide
Approved PG Guide
Dr. Jennifer Fernandes
- Designation Professor
- Email fernandesj@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. 9448546807
- Joining date
MPharm, PhD
Academic Experience: 29 years
Phytochemistry
Pharmacological Screening
Member of APTI
Member of IPA
Publications: 81
Journals: 81
Journals: 81
Approved Ph D Guide: Yes
Approved PG Guide: Yes
PhD Project: 05
PG Projects: 40
UG Projects: 05
Funded projects handled : 10
Phytochemistry & Pharmacology
Guideship Status:
Approved Ph D Guide
Approved PG Guide
Dr. Jane B Mathew
- Designation Associate Professor
- Email janej@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. 9448344481
- Joining date
M.Ph, PhD
Academic Experience: 23 years
Phytochemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Life Member: Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA)
Life Member of Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India (APTI)
Life Member of Indian Council of Chemistry (ICC).
Publications:47
Conference:27
Conference:27
Approved Ph D Guide: Yes
Approved PG Guide: Yes
PhD Project: 4
PG Projects: 19
UG Projects: 5
- Analytical method development by HPLC
- Phytochemical analysis of plant extracts
Guideship Status:
Approved Ph D Guide
Dr. Prerana Shetty
- Designation Associate Professor
- Email prerana@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. 8884306524
- Joining date
MSc, PhD
Academic Experience: 29 yrs 4 Months
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Genetics
Life Member of Indian Pharmaceutical Association
Life Member of Indian Council of Chemistry
Publications:14
Conference:08
Conference:08
Approved Ph D Guide: Yes
PhD Project: 0
UG Projects: 4
Funded projects handled : 01
Area of Specialization: Biochemistry
Guideship Status:
Approved Ph D Guide: YES
Dr.B.C.Revanasiddappa
- Designation Associate Professor
- Email revan@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. 9448953198
- Joining date
M.Pharm, PhD
Academic Experience: 18 Years
Heterocyclic chemistry
Synthesis of novel chemical entities
Biological activities of heterocyclic compounds and their SAR prediction
Karnataka State Pharmacy Council
Journals: 119
Books and Chapters: 02
Conference: 32
Books and Chapters: 02
Conference: 32
PhD Project: 07
PG Projects: 18
UG Projects: 06
Funded projects handled : 12
- In silico drug design
- Synthesis of novel chemical entities
- Biological activities of heterocyclic compounds and their SAR prediction
Guideship Status:
Approved Ph D Guide
Approved PG Guide
Dr. Pankaj Kumar
- Designation Associate Professor
- Email pankajpgr@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. 8431828500
- Joining date
M.S(Pharm), PhD
Academic Experience: 13 Year
Synthesis of organic compounds
In-Silico study
Spectral analysis
- First prize for scientific e-poster bythe Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE, Manipal from 25th to 27th July 2022
- Second prize in a poster by the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of HigherEducation, Mysore on 28th April 2023.
- Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India
- Karnataka state pharmacy council member
Publications: 60
Books and Chapters: 01 and 04
Conference:15
Books and Chapters: 01 and 04
Conference:15
Approved Ph D Guide:Yes
Approved PG Guide:Yes
PG Projects: 03
UG Projects: 07
Funded projects handled: 05
Patents: 02
Synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and their biological evaluation along with computational studies including ADME properties, Docking studies, Pharmacophore, QSAR design and Simulations.
Guideship Status:
Approved Ph D Guide
Approved PG Guide
Dr. Jainey P. James
- Designation Associate Professor
- Email jaineyjames@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. 9964931499
- Joining date
M.Pharm, PhD
Academic Experience: 13 years
Synthetic Chemistry
In Silico Drug Design
Nanoparticle formulations
- Women Researcher Award for contributing to research by International Research Awards on Science, Health and Engineering SHEN Awards 2022
- Best poster award for the topic "In Silico Modification of Favipiravir as anti-Nipah Inhibitors by Molecular Docking Approach" in International Virtual Conference on Emerging Infectious and Zoonotic Diseases held on May 17,18 2020
- Achieved the course of Japan-Asia Youth Exchange program in Science (SAKURA Exchange program in science) Oct 2018, funded by Japan Science and technology agency and organised by the University of Miyazaki, Japan
- Best teacher for the academic year 2016-17, NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, based on the student feedback form
- Best poster award for the topic "Microwave Synthesis and Biological Activity Studies of Pyrazol-1-Carboxamide derivatives" in.5th International Conference -2015 held at PES College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, Karnataka
- Secured 5th rank in Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore in Examinations of M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) 2008-2010
- Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI)
- Registered Pharmacist- Kerala State Pharmacy Council
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Sakura-Science club (Japan science and technology agency)
Journals - 46
Books and Chapters - 01
Conference presentations - 32
Workshops/FDP/Courses - 27
Books and Chapters - 01
Conference presentations - 32
Workshops/FDP/Courses - 27
Approved Ph D Guide:Yes
Approved PG Guide:Yes
PhD Project:02
PG Projects: 08
UG Projects: 10
Funded projects handled
09
- • Synthetic Chemistry - Synthesis of various heterocyclic molecules such as pyrazolines, pyrimidine, thiazoldinonesetc, from the intermediates chalcones and Schiff bases
- In silico drug design - Computational studies involving various techniques such as molecular docking, pharmacophore modeling, QSAR, molecular dynamics simulations, ADMET properties with the usage of Schrodinger/Autodock/online Computational tools
- Biological studies - In vitro and in vivo studies of the synthesized molecules to determine their biological action in particular anticancer and neuroprotective action
- Phytonanoformulations
Phd Projects: 02 (Ongoing)
PG Projects: 04 (Guide), 04 (Co-Guide)
UG Projects: 08
Funded Projects handled: 08
PG Projects: 04 (Guide), 04 (Co-Guide)
UG Projects: 08
Funded Projects handled: 08
Dr. Abhishek Kumar
- Designation Associate Professor
- Email abhi12bunty@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. 8746063684
- Joining date
M.Pharm, PhD
Academic Experience: 14 Years
Areas of interest: Synthetic Organic Chemistry, In-silico studies and spectral analysis of synthesized organic compounds
Won the consolation prize for scientific e-poster titled "Design, synthesis and antidiabetic evaluation of some new coumarin incorporated 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives" under the Category-II: Synthetic Chemistry in the E-Symposium on "Integrated Approaches to Drug Discovery and Development - An Update" organized by Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE, Manipal from 25th to 27th July 2022.
Life member of Indian Council of Chemists, Fellowship number 1328
Life member of APTI, Registration number KA/LM-910
Registered Pharmacist, Karnataka State Pharmacy Council
Publications:75
Chapters: 03
Conference:14
Chapters: 03
Conference:14
Approved Ph D Guide: Yes
Approved PG Guide: Yes
Research Projects Guided
PG Projects: 05
UG Projects: 10
Funded projects handled : 02
- Synthesis of heterocyclic compounds
- Insilico studies
Guideship Status
Approved Ph.D Guide
Approved PG Guide
Dr. S. Sathianarayanan
- Designation Associate Professor
- Email sathianarayanan.s@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. .
- Joining date
M.Pharm, PhD
Academic Experience: 16 years 3 months
- "Bharat Jyoti Award" Certificate of excellence for meritorious services, outstanding performance and remarkable role in academic profession.
- Drug Discovery Hackathon 2020 (DDH2020) platform it is an open source drug discovery Hackathon against Covid-19. DDH2020 is a joint initiative of AICTE, CSIR and supported by Office of Principal Scientific Advisor, Govt. of India. Participate and won First Prize with 1 lakhs rupees
- External Expert in various doctoral committee in prestigious Universities 4. Editorial board member in peer reviewed Journals
- Life Member of Indian hospital pharmacist association (IHPA).
- Life member of Indian society for technical education(ISTE)
- Life member of Tamil nadu State Pharmacy Council (PCI)
- Life member of IACP
Publications: 48
Journals : 46
Books and Chapters : 2
Journals : 46
Books and Chapters : 2
Conference: 25
Research Projects Guided
PhD Project: 1
PG Projects: 10
UG Projects: 13
1. MLR-MLRTD project funded by CMLRE/Minestry of Earth Sciences
Fund Amount: 75.60 laks (Indian Rupees)
Title of the project: "High throughput screening of Biological activity of extracts from Deep sea Marine organisms".
Phyto medicine, Drug delivery and Insilco, Synthesis and semi synthesis of hetrocyclic compound
Dr. Mahendra G S
- Designation Assistant Professor Grade-I
- Email mahendra@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. 7899463165
- Joining date
M.Pharm, Ph.D.
Academic Experience: 0.8 year
KSPC-Karnataka state pharmacy council
Publications:24
Conference:8
Conference:8
- Computational studies
- Heterocyclic chemistry
- Synthesis of novel chemical entities
- Spectral analysis
