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Dr. Ashwin Bhanudas Kuchekar is a distinguished academic and industry professional in pharmaceutical sciences, currently serving as Associate Dean and Professor at Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University. With a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and extensive experience in formulation development, he has held key roles in renowned companies such as Abbott Healthcare and Lupin Research Park. Dr. Kuchekar’s expertise spans novel drug delivery systems, quality by design, and industry-academia partnerships. His contributions include successful product launches, technical webinars, and numerous publications in reputed journals. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, he is committed to advancing pharmaceutical research and education.
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Ā šCurrent Positions:
Associate Dean (Academic and Faculty Affairs) School of Health Sciences and Technology, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University
June 13, 2023 ā Present. Professor Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences and Technology, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University June 13, 2023 ā Present
šIndustrial Experience:
Innovation and Development Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai September 13, 2016 ā June 6, 2019. Formulation and Development – Quality by Design Lupin Research Park, Pune August 18, 2014 ā September 2, 2016. Formulation and Development Piramal Health Care, Goregaon, Mumbai May 19 ā November 30, 2009. Formulation and Development Nu-Life Pharmaceuticals, Pimpri, Pune May 19 ā June 18, 2006
šAcademic Experience:
Associate Professor School of Pharmacy, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune June 7, 2019 ā June 12, 2023. Lecturer – Pharmaceutics Progressive Education Societyās, Modern College of Pharmacy (For Ladies), Moshi, Pune November 29, 2009 ā August 31, 2010
šEducation:
Ph.D. (Pharmaceutics) Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune August 5, 2010 ā September 10, 2015 Dissertation: Development and Evaluation of Targeted Polymeric Micellar Drug Delivery System. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics) R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Shirpur 2009 Dissertation: Formulation and Evaluation of Chronotherapeutic Drug Delivery Systems. Bachelor of Pharmacy
Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune 2007
Certifications:
“Introduction to Pharmacy Practice”, Alison Courses (2020). “Lean Six Sigma Black Belt”, Global Skill Development Council (2019). “Six Sigma: Understanding Design of Experiments”, Alison Courses (2018). “General Course on Intellectual Property”, WIPO Worldwide Academy (2009)
š§Technical Skills:
Expertise in Novel Drug Delivery Systems, product development, and quality by design, Development of various dosage forms and coordination with analytical departments, Proficiency in Design of Experiments (DOE) and formulation optimization, Knowledge in drug delivery technology, SOP preparation, and product development guidelines
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Achievements:
CSIR Senior Research Fellow Award (2012), UGC Project Fellow (2011), Successful scale-up and commercial launch of pharmaceutical pro
Publication:š
- Title: Formulation and evaluation of optimized oxybenzone microsponge gel for topical delivery
- Authors: AP Pawar, AP Gholap, AB Kuchekar, C Bothiraja, AJ Mali
- Journal: Journal of Drug Delivery
- Year: 2015
- Volume: 2015 (1)
- Article Number: 261068
- Citations: 101
- Title: Psoriasis: A comprehensive review
- Authors: AB Kuchekar, RR Pujari, SB Kuchekar, SN Dhole, PM Mule, B Vidyapeeth
- Journal: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Life Sciences
- Year: 2011
- Volume: 2 (6)
- Pages: 857-877
- Citations: 96
- Title: Pharmaceutical Quality by Design: A new approach in product development
- Authors: A Gawade, S Chemate, A Kuchekar
- Journal: Research and Reviews: Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Year: 2013
- Volume: 2 (3)
- Citations: 36
- Title: Screening of factors using Plackett Burman design in the preparation of capecitabine-loaded nano polymeric micelles
- Authors: AB Kuchekar, AP Pawar
- Journal: International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Year: 2014
- Volume: 6 (5)
- Pages: 489-496
- Citations: 26
- Title: Six sigma: process of understanding the control and capability of ranitidine hydrochloride tablet
- Authors: AR Chabukswar, SC Jagdale, BS Kuchekar, HS Kothawade, AB Kuckekar
- Journal: Journal of Young Pharmacists
- Year: 2011
- Volume: 3 (1)
- Pages: 15-25
- Citations: 26
- Title: Self microemulsifying drug delivery system: a novel approach for hydrophobic drugs
- Authors: G Shinde, S Kuchekar, P Kamble, A Kuchekar, R Kshirsagar, B Kuchekar
- Journal: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Year: 2011
- Volume: 3 (1)
- Pages: 988-1005
- Citations: 15
- Title: Emulgel approach to formulation development: a review
- Authors: BM Patel, AB Kuchekar, SR Pawar
- Journal: Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia
- Year: 2021
- Volume: 18 (3)
- Pages: 459-465
- Citations: 13
- Title: Capecitabine loaded polymeric micelles: Formulation, characterization and cytotoxicity study
- Authors: AB Kuchekar, AP Pawar
- Journal: International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials & Emerging Engineering
- Year: 2013
- Citations: 12
- Title: Development of ranolazine loaded floating biomaterial gellan beads using Box-Behnken factorial design
- Authors: AP Pawar, PL Munde, C Bothiraja, AB Kuchekar
- Journal: Materials Technology
- Year: 2015
- Volume: 30 (1)
- Pages: 33-42
- Citations: 11
- Title: Hydrotropic solubilization: an emerging approach
- Authors: AB Kuchekar, A Gawade, S Boldhane
- Journal: Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics
- Year: 2021
- Volume: 11 (1-s)
- Pages: 200-206
- Citations: 8