Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry aims to provide outcome-based education and skill training in various aspects of drug design and development. Students gain exposure to bioinformatics and computational tools, synthesis of novel molecules using both conventional and green chemistry approaches, spectral characterisation, and pharmacological evaluation of small molecules.

In addition, students receive hands-on training in handling a wide range of analytical instruments, including UV-Visible spectrophotometer, FT-IR, Flame photometer, HPLC, HPTLC, and mass spectrometric systems. They are also trained in maintaining Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), along with proper documentation aligned with industry requirements. Special emphasis is placed on quality control and quality assurance at every stage of the drug manufacturing process, ensuring adherence to high ethical standards.

Overview

The department has a team of highly experienced faculty members with diverse research expertise in drug design and synthesis, computational chemistry, peptide synthesis, analytical and bioanalytical method development, pharmacokinetic and metabolic studies. The course delivery and teaching methodology encourage students to think critically, understand concepts deeply, and apply theoretical knowledge to develop practical solutions for real-time healthcare challenges.

Research Areas

• Design of novel molecules using structure-based and ligand-based approaches
• Chemical synthesis of hit and lead molecules
• Peptide synthesis and characterisation
• Metabolism and pharmacokinetics of small molecules and bioactive natural compounds
• Green chemistry approaches in organic synthesis
• Biological evaluation and interpretation of Structure–Activity Relationships (SAR)
• Analytical method development and validation for pharmaceuticals
• Phytochemical–interaction studies and natural product analysis

FACULTY MEMBERS