Assoc Prof Dr. Rakesh Yadav | Pharmaceutical Sciences | Best Researcher Award
Associate Professor at National Forensic Sciences University, India
Summary:
Assoc Prof Dr. Rakesh Yadav has over two decades of experience in pharmacological research, focusing on the screening of new chemical entities (synthetic and plant-based) in various disease models. His research encompasses neurodegenerative disorders, asthma, and COPD, utilizing rodent, guinea pig, and zebra fish models. Dr. Yadav has led major research projects, secured patents, and published extensively, contributing significantly to the field of pharmacology. He is currently associated with the National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, where he explores forensic investigation of pharmaceutical preparations and advances in neurodegenerative disorder research.
Professional Profile:
👩🎓Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2011)
University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Thesis: “Synthesis and evaluation of 8-substituted xanthine derivatives as potent antiasthmatic agents”
Mentor: Prof. Ranju Bansal - Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (2005)
Guru Jambheshwer University, Hisar, Haryana
Thesis: “Development of novel HPLC method for the determination of nimesulide in oily preparations”
Mentor: Prof. DP Pathak - Bachelor of Pharmacy (2003)
Guru Jambheshwer University, Hisar, Haryana
🏢 Professional Experience:
- Associate Professor, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat (Aug 2022 – present)
Focus: Forensic investigation in the shelf life of pharmaceutical preparations, exploration of new pathological mechanisms in neurodegenerative disorders, and modulation of pathways using investigational drugs. - Associate Professor, Amity University, Manesar, Haryana (Jun 2021 – Jul 2022)
- Associate Professor, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan (Mar 2017 – Apr 2021)
- Assistant Professor, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan (Feb 2012 – Feb 2017)
- Assistant Professor, COP, Bela, Ropar, Punjab (Aug 2011 – Jan 2012)
- SRF-ICMR, Panjab University, Chandigarh (Apr 2008 – Jul 2011)
- Lecturer, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan (Oct 2007 – Mar 2008)
- Lecturer, JCDM College of Pharmacy, Sirsa, Haryana (Jul 2007 – Sep 2007)
- Sr. Officer-QA, Dabur Pharma Ltd., Baddi, HP (Mar 2007 – Jun 2007)
- Executive-QA, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Baddi, HP (Jun 2005 – Feb 2007)
- Project Trainee, Panacea Biotec Limited, Larlu, Punjab (Jul 2004 – May 2005)
- JRF-AICTE, Guru Jambheshwer University, Hisar (Jul 2003 – May 2005)
Research Interests:
- Pharmacological screening of new chemical entities (NCEs) in animal models of neurodegenerative disorders, asthma, COPD, and cognitive impairment.
- Investigation of neurotransmitters, mitochondrial dysfunction, excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and apoptosis in neurodegenerative disorders.
- Modulation of different pathways in animal models using investigational drugs.
Author Metrics:
- Total Publications: 58
- Major Research Projects: 2
- Patents: 2
- PhD Scholars Supervised: 13
- PG Students Supervised: 29