Prof. Pramod Hurkadale | Chromatography | Best Researcher Award
Professor at KLE College of Pharmacy, KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research, Belagavi 590010 Karnataka, India
Professional Profiles
🎓 Educational Background
Dr. Pramod J. Hurkadale, Professor in the Department of Pharmacognosy at KLES College of Pharmacy, Belagavi, Karnataka, India, has a distinguished academic background. He completed his B. Pharm degree from Kuvempu University, Shivamogga, and earned his M. Pharm degree with distinction from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru. Dr. Pramod was awarded a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences under the AICTE-sponsored Quality Improvement Program at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Clinical Research from Catalyst Clinical Services Ltd, New Delhi.
👨🏫 Professional Experience
Dr. Pramod boasts an impressive 22 years of teaching and research experience, mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has guided 10 Ph.D. scholars under KLE University, contributing significantly to pharmaceutical education and research. His teaching excellence has earned him the Best Teacher Award, affirming his dedication to student success and academic excellence.
🏆 Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Pramod’s excellence in academics and research has been recognized with several accolades. He received the Best of the Batch Award from Zydus-Indon Cadila Health Care Ltd, Ahmedabad, and was honored with the Best Paper Award at both national and international conferences. Additionally, his outstanding teaching contributions earned him the Best Teacher Award.
🤝 Professional Memberships and Roles
Dr. Pramod is an active member of multiple professional bodies, including APTI, ISP, SFE, and KSPC. He has worked as Secretary for organizing several workshops and conferences, both national and international, sponsored by ICMR, AICTE, UGC, IPA, and others. He currently serves as an EC Member and Coordinator for the Society of Pharmacognosy, India, and as the Coordinator for the Society for Ethnopharmacology, Belagavi Chapter.
🌱 Research Interests and Collaborations
Dr. Pramod’s research focuses on herbal formulations, biosurfactants, traditional medicines, ethnomedicinal plants, and their pharmacological screening. His work includes collaboration with the National Institute of Traditional Medicine, ICMR, Belagavi on tissue culture studies of medicinal plants from the Western Ghats region. His passion for research drives his exploration of innovative approaches to harness the potential of ethnobotanical knowledge for therapeutic applications.