Ms. Rekha Rani

Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Chemistry), ITM University, Gwalior

IMPARC ID: IMP-CMP-PHARM-MP-2025-2056

Profile Summary

Associate Professor of Pharmacy specializing in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, with leadership experience as Head of Department. Academic roles span Assistant Professor (2011–2020) and Associate Professor (2020–present) across multiple institutions, alongside early industry experience as a medical/professional sales representative and quality control trainee. Research interests include method development (HPLC), medicinal chemistry (benzimidazoles), pharmacogenomics, and review writing. Recognized with reviewer and research awards; proficient with FTIR, UV/VIS spectrophotometer, HPLC, potentiometer, and conductivity meter; active in NAAC coordination, examination administration, and institutional committees.

Subject Matter Expertise

Pharmaceutical Sciences >> Drug Discovery
Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmacogenomics
Pharmacy Education

Chemistry >> Analytical Chemistry
Liquid Chromatography/HPLC
Molecular Modeling
Molecular Docking

Mentorship Offered

Research
Scientific and Technical Research
Systematic Literature Review

Writing
Technical Writing
Medical Writing

Product Development
Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)
Product Evaluation

Work Experience Summary

More than 14 years in pharmacy academia, including Assistant Professor (2011–2020) and Associate Professor (2020–present) roles—twice serving as Head of the Department—plus earlier pharmaceutical sales roles and quality control training. Responsibilities include teaching, departmental leadership, NAAC coordination, exam administration, and organizing seminars/FDPs.
Institute Name: School of Pharmacy, ITM University, Gwalior
Job Title: Associate Professor
Description: Teaching and academic responsibilities; institutional contributions (NAAC coordination, committees, exam administration).
Duration: May 2024 – Present

Institute Name: School of Pharmacy, Rai University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Job Title: Associate Professor & Head of the Department
Description: Departmental leadership and teaching.
Duration: Aug 2023 – Apr 2024

Institute Name: Anjali College of Pharmacy and Science, Agra, U.P.
Job Title: Associate Professor & Head of the Department
Description: Departmental leadership and teaching.
Duration: Apr 2022 – Jul 2023

Institute Name: KDC College of Pharmacy, Mathura, U.P.
Job Title: Associate Professor
Description: Teaching and academic responsibilities.
Duration: Aug 2020 – Apr 2022

Institute Name: Sanjay College of Pharmacy, Mathura, U.P.
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching and academic responsibilities.
Duration: Apr 2011 – Jul 2020

Company Name: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Agra, U.P., India
Job Title: Medical Representative
Description: Pharmaceutical sales.
Duration: Mar 2008 – Oct 2008

Company Name: Win-Medicare Pvt. Ltd.
Job Title: Professional Sales Representative
Description: Pharmaceutical sales.
Duration: Aug 2007 – Feb 2008

Training Experience:


Organization: Unichem Laboratories Ltd., Ghaziabad (India)
Role: Trainee (Quality Control)
Duration: Feb 2010 – Aug 2010

Organization: Esteem Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd., Agra
Role: Trainee
Duration: Jul 2006 – Aug 2006

Educational Summary

Pursuing Ph.D. (since April 2022) in Uttarakhand; completed M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (2010) and B.Pharm (2007), with earlier Intermediate (PCB, 2002) and Matriculation (2000). Technical competencies include FTIR, UV/VIS spectrophotometry, HPLC, potentiometer, and conductivity meter.
Institution Name: Bhagwant Global University, Kotdwar, Uttarakhand
Degree Title: Ph.D. (Pursuing)
Duration: Apr 2022 – Present (Pre-Ph.D. Viva-Voce scheduled for Oct 2025)

Institution Name: Gautam Buddh Technical University, Lucknow
Degree Title: M.Pharm
Field/Description: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Duration: 2010

Institution Name: Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow
Degree Title: B.Pharm
Duration: 2007

Institution Name: U.P. Board
Degree Title: Intermediate (PCB)
Field/Description: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Duration: 2002

Institution Name: U.P. Board
Degree Title: Matriculation
Duration: 2000

Certification Summary

Qualified GATE (2007) and obtained NCC “B” certificate (2002)
Title: GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) – Qualified
Issue Date: 2007

Title: “B” Certification
Issued By: NCC
Issue Date: 2002

Publication Summary

Publications include research on benzimidazole derivatives (synthesis, characterization, docking, and anthelmintic evaluation), stability-indicating HPLC method development, and multiple reviews spanning pharmacogenomics, kinase inhibitors, antidepressant synthesis advances, herbal drug development, and phytochemical profiling. Also includes textbook authorship. Selected patents and design registrations granted/published in India, the UK, and South Africa.

Publications



Title: Synthesis, Characterization and Molecular Docking of Furaldehyde-Substituted Benzimidazoles via Sodium Metabisulfite-Catalyzed Oxidative Cyclocondensation in DMF
Journal: Journal of Neonatal Surgery, Vol. 14 (2s), 630–641
Publication Date: 2025

Title: Unveiling the Phytochemical Profile and Therapeutic Benefits of Solanumxanthocarpum: A Systematic Review
Journal: Pharmacognosy Research, Vol. 17, Issue 2
Publication Date: Apr–Jun 2025

Title: Pharmacogenomics in Drug Development: From Discovery to Clinical Trials
Journal: Cuestiones de Fisioterapia, 2025, 54(2), 1238–1262
Publication Date: 2025

Title: Medicinal Chemistry of Kinase Inhibitors: A Review of Recent Advances
Journal: Cuestiones de Fisioterapia, 2025, 54(3), 292–311
Publication Date: 2025

Title: Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine: Customizing Drug Therapy Based on Individual Genetic Profiles
Journal: Chinese Journal of Applied Physiology (PubMed listed)
Publication Date: 2024

Title: Recent Advances in the Synthesis of Antidepressant Derivatives: Pharmacological Insights for Mood Disorders
Journal: 3 Biotech, Vol. 14, Article 260
Publication Date: 2024

Title: A Comprehensive Overview: Advancements in Pharmacovigilance and Herbal Drug Development
Journal: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 13, Issue 13, 1324–1337
Publication Date: 2024

Title: Bombaxceiba Linn: A Critical Review on Phytochemistry, Traditional Usage, Pharmacology and Toxicity from Phytopharmaceutical Perspective
Journal: International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 15 (1), 8–15
Publication Date: 2023

Title: Development of Stability Indicating RP-HPLC Method for Tizanidine Hydrochloride in Bulk Drug and Pharmaceutical Dosage Form
Journal: Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics, Vol. 13 (3), 131–137
Publication Date: Mar 2023

Title: Anthelmintic Evaluation of Furaldehyde-Substituted Benzimidazole Derivatives Using Pheretimaposthuma Model
Journal: International Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 11 (2020s), 2585–2589
Publication Date: 2020

Title: Pharmaceutical Analysis I (Textbook)
Publisher: Vital Biotech Publication (ISBN: 978-93-92953-47-7)

Patents and Design Registrations


Title: Smart Tablet Hardness Tester
Authority: Indian Design Patent
Application/Design Number: 421314-001
Status: Granted

Title: Non-Invasive Brain Scanning Device for Neuro Defects
Authority: UK Design Patent
Design Number: 6368831
Status: Granted

Title: Artificial Intelligence-Based Muffle Furnace
Authority: Indian Design Patent
Application Number: 404930-001
Status: Granted

Title: Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Andrographispaniculata Using Eco-Friendly Hydro-Distillation
Authority: Indian Patent
Application Number: 202311085478
Status: Published

Title: Pharmaceutical Filling Machine for Antibiotic Vials
Authority: Indian Patent
Application Number: 202321078561
Status: Published

Title: A Novel Pharmaceutical Composition for the Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases and Preparation Method Thereof
Authority: South Africa Patent
Application Number: 2023/07372
Status: Granted

Title: Novel IoT-Based Pharmaceutical Laminar Flow Digital Information Workstation
Authority: Indian Patent
Application Number: 202321048936
Status: Published

Title: Oral Cancer Detection Model Using Deep Learning
Authority: Indian Patent
Application Number: 202321058648
Status: Published

Title: Portable Cryo Electron Microscopy
Authority: UK Design Patent
Design Number: 6307018
Status: Granted

Title: Multi-Therm Controlled Shaker
Authority: UK Design Patent
Design Number: 6426171
Status: Granted

Title: A Novel Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometry Analyzer System
Authority: Indian Patent
Application Number: 202331063672
Status: Published

Seminars, FDPs & Poster Presentations


Title: International Conference on Global Pharma Vision 2040: Innovation, Sustainability and Access
Organizer/Venue: ShriRamswaroop Memorial University, Lucknow
Date: 24th–25th February 2025

Title: International Conference on Clinical Regulatory & CMC Regulatory–IND & NDA Overview
Organizer/Venue: Baptist College of Pharmacy
Date: 1st December 2024

Title: International Conference on Drug Discovery and Development: Pharmaceutical Science Approaches
Organizer/Venue: Amity University, Gwalior
Date: 11th December 2024

Title: National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (Training Program)
Organizer/Venue: Intellectual Property Office, India
Date: 8th December 2024

Title: International Conference on Innovation in Chemical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Science
Organizer/Venue: GLA University, Mathura
Date: 3rd October 2024

Title: International Conference on Global Health Horizon: Empowering Pharmacists through Research and Development
Organizer/Venue: Indra Gandhi Tribal University, Lalpur, Amarkantak
Date: 24th–25th September 2024

Title: FDP on Recent Advances in Drug Delivery Systems
Organizer/Venue: Aditya College of Pharmacy, Surampalem & Krishna Teja Pharmacy College, Tirupati
Date: 19th–24th August 2024

Title: FDP on Recent Advances in Drug Delivery Systems
Organizer/Venue: Aditya College of Pharmacy, Surampalem
Date: 5th–10th August 2024

Title: International FDP on Emerging Trends and Techniques in Research Writing and Conferencing
Organizer/Venue: School of Medical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, IES, Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh
Date: 6th–10th May 2024

Title: International FDP on AI for Sustainable Development
Organizer/Venue: Institute of Information Technology, Pune
Date: 6th–10th May 2024

Title: International Webinar on Intellectual Property Rights and In-vitro–In-vivo Correlation
Organizer/Venue: Centurion University of Technology & Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Date: 31st July 2024

Title: Oral Presentation on Pharmacy Education for Controlled Drug Delivery Systems
Organizer/Venue: School of Pharmacy, Surampalem
Date: 9th July 2024

Title: Webinar on Pharmacy Education and Future Challenges
Organizer/Venue: Faculty of Pharmacy, DeshBhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Date: 1st–6th July 2024

Title: FDP on Recent Advancements in Clinical Pharmacy Practice and Research
Organizer/Venue: Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Guntur
Date: 26th–30th June 2024

Title: National Webinar on Exploring Clinical Research in Healthcare/IT Integration
Organizer/Venue: School of Medical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, IES, Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh
Date: 23rd–24th May 2024

Title: National Webinar cum Online Workshop on HPLC and Its Significance in Herbal Analysis
Organizer/Venue: College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida
Date: 13th May 2024

Title: International FDP on Recent Trends in Multidisciplinary Research (Season 3)
Organizer/Venue: Department of Computer Engineering, Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Pune, in association with IEEE Computer Society Pune Section
Date: 29th April–3rd May 2024

Title: Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and IP Management for Startups
Organizer/Venue: School of Biomedical Sciences & Institute’s Innovation Council, Galgotias University
Date: 3rd–4th March 2024

Title: Online Course on Laboratory Animal Experimentation
Organizer/Venue: Indian Science Congress, Visva-Bharati
Date: 3rd March 2024

Title: International FDP on Exploration of Innovative Learning in Scientific Research to Sustain in Healthcare
Organizer/Venue: School of Medical and Allied Sciences, IES, Galgotias University
Date: 26th February–1st March 2024

Title: Poster Presentation at International Conference on Current Challenges and Novel Strategies in Reducing Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Monitoring
Organizer/Venue: Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Galgotias University
Date: 21st February 2024

Title: National Workshop on Next Generation Artificial Intelligence
Organizer/Venue: Department of Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Pune
Date: 1st–2nd March 2024

Title: FDP on Indian Laws: Keeping Pace in the Digital Era
Organizer/Venue: Department of Allied Health Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, and APTI
Date: 15th–19th March 2024

Title: IP Awareness Programme 2023
Organizer/Venue: NBEMS
Date: 16th February 2024

Title: International Conference on Infectious Disease & Antimicrobial Resistance (ICIDAR-2023) / 4th Microsummit 2023
Organizer/Venue: Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Chennai
Date: 1st August 2023

Title: Poster Presentation at International Conference on Infectious Disease & Antimicrobial Resistance (ICIDAR-2023) / 4th Microsummit 2023
Organizer/Venue: Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Chennai
Date: 28th–29th July 2023

Title: International Symposium on Sleep Transitions (INSYST 2023)
Organizer/Venue: Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Chennai
Date: 21st July 2023

Title: Webinar on Drug Discovery and Intellectual Property Rights
Organizer/Venue: IPSR Group of Institutions
Date: 2023

Title: National Seminar on Importance of Pharmacovigilance in Healthcare Systems
Organizer/Venue: ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga
Date: 10th May 2023

Title: National Conference on Pharma, Healthcare SCM & Pharmacy Conclave 2023
Organizer/Venue: Sardar Patel University, Balaghat (M.P.)
Date: 22nd January 2023

Title: Oral Presentation on Development and Validation of HPLC Method for Assay of Tizanidine Tablet
Organizer/Venue: AICTE Sponsored National Seminar at ITS Paramedical College, Muradnagar
Date: 2023

Title: National Seminar on Prospective Role of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology in Healthcare System of the Community
Organizer/Venue: Shambhunath Institute of Pharmacy, Allahabad
Date: 2023

Title: Entrepreneurship Development Program
Organizer/Venue: National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, in AIPTCE
Date: 2023

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