Dr. Ashok Kumar Janakiraman, Biomolecules, Innovation Award

Education 🎓

• Ph.D. in Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics), PRIST University, Thanjavur, 2010-2013
  Research Topic: Design and Evaluation of Sustained Release Formulations of Nano Carvedilol
• M. Pharm in Pharmaceutics, SASTRA University, Thanjavur, 2006-2008
  Research Topic: Formulation and Evaluation of Olmesartan Medoxomil and Hydrochlorothiazide combination as tablets
• B. Pharm in Pharmaceutical Sciences, The TN Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Tamil Nadu, 2001-2004
  Research Topic: Standardization of Essential oils of Genus “Jasminum”
• D. Pharm in Pharmacy, Directorate of Medical Education, Madras, 1997-1999
• PGDTT in Teaching and Learning, UCSI University, Malaysia, 2017-2019

Professional Experience 💼

• Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2017-Present)
• Lecturer, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2015-2016)
• Research Associate, Formulation Research & Development (Topical products), Apex Laboratories Private Limited, Chennai, India (2013-2015)
• Research Scholar and Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, PRIST University, Thanjavur (2008-2012)

Research Interests 🔬

• Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology: Solubility enhancement of poorly water-soluble drugs, Green synthesized nanoparticles
• Topical Products: Cream, Serum, Ointment, Gel
• Oral Dispersible Tablets: Chocolate-based drug delivery
• Polyherbal Formulation
• Sustained Release Tablets
• Microspheres
• Transdermal Patches
• In Situ Gel Eye Drops

Achievements 🏆

• Published 60 papers in international and national journals
• Secured RM 500K in research grants
• Received 12 recognitions and awards
• Developed new programs: 1 PG, 1 UG, 2 Diplomas
• Filed 4 patents and 1 trademark
• Published 4 book chapters
• Guided 15 master's student projects
• Presented papers at 30 international and national conferences
• Served as a thesis examiner for several prestigious universities in India
• Editorial board member and reviewer for multiple scientific journals

Patents and Trademark 📜

• Machines for development and production of solid pharmaceutical products (India)
• Fabrication of cocoa butter fast melting tablets by simple freezing method (India)
• A system for administering nanocarriers for the treatment of chronic diseases (Germany)
• Method for preparation and enhancing dissolubility by the liquisolid compaction techniques (India)
• Trademark: CocoameltsTabs™