Faculty

Mrs. Varsha B Pokharkar
Dr. Mrs. Varsha B PokharkarDirector, R & D Cell, BVDU Dean and Vice Principal

Pharmaceutics

Experience 30 years

Profile
Students Guided:
  • Ph.D.:
  • Awarded: 20
  • Pursuing: 7
  • PG:
    • Awarded: 110
    • Pursuing: 4

M. Pharm., Ph.D.

Academic:more than 30 years

Research: 35 years

Industry: 2 years

Research Area: development of novel methods of drug delivery through oral, transdermal, pulmonary, and nasal routes. Her research team focuses on developing nanoparticulate, lipid based and gold nanoparticle-based delivery systems for targeted delivery of anticancer, antiviral, antitubercular drugs and drugs acting on the central nervous system. Her research also includes study of transmucosal delivery of proteins, peptides and vaccines, and topical delivery of antioxidants and cosmeceuticals.

Projects/Achievements:
Awards and Fellowships
  • Navbharat Ke Shilpkari Award 2024 at the hands of Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra Shri Ramesh Bais on 13th Jan 2024.
  • AICTE Lilawati Award 2021.
  • Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India Best Researcher Award for Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences 2017.
  • Best Researcher Award from Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University 2011.
Grants Received
  • 12 projects worth more than 1.5 crore.
  • Principal Investigator for AICTE, UGC, DST SERB, and industry-funded projects.
Publications and Patents:
  • Research papers + Review papers 115
  • Book chapters: 04
  • Patent Granted 2