Prof. Dr. Vaishali Thakkar | Pharmaceutical Sciences | Best Researcher Award
Anand Pharmacy College | India
Author Profile
✨DR. VAISHALI T. THAKKAR: PIONEERING PHARMACY EDUCATOR AND RESEARCHER
📚 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Dr. Vaishali T. Thakkar embarked on her academic journey with an unwavering passion for pharmaceutical sciences. She earned her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Sardar Patel University, Gujarat, India, in 2013, laying the foundation for her illustrious career. Her educational milestones include an M. Pharm in Pharmaceutical Technology from M.S. University, Vadodara (1999), and a B. Pharm in Pharmacy from B.K. Modi Govt. Pharmacy College, Rajkot (1998). These formative years shaped her expertise in drug formulation and delivery systems.
🧪 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
With over 23 years of academic experience, Dr. Thakkar has been instrumental in shaping future pharmacy leaders. She currently serves as a Professor at Anand Pharmacy College, Gujarat, where she has excelled since 2013. Her prior roles include Assistant Professor and Lecturer, demonstrating her progressive leadership in pharmacy education.
Her responsibilities span teaching, curriculum development, academic leadership, and student mentoring. Dr. Thakkar’s innovative approach integrates modern teaching methodologies with hands-on research guidance, fostering a dynamic learning environment.
🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Dr. Thakkar’s research expertise lies in formulation development, drug delivery systems, and quality optimization. She has mentored 110 master’s and 6 Ph.D. students and collaborated on innovative projects, securing significant research grants totaling over INR 3.53 crore.
Her notable contributions include:
- Development of novel storage-stable formulations.
- Research on microneedle-assisted drug delivery systems.
- Exploring nanotechnology applications in cancer therapy.
Her dedication to innovation is evident in her patents, with three granted patents on groundbreaking pharmaceutical technologies.
🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Dr. Thakkar’s impact extends beyond academia through her active participation in knowledge dissemination. She has delivered over 35 invited guest lectures, emphasizing the importance of pharmaceutical advancements.
Her collaborations with governmental and industrial organizations have enhanced the practical application of pharmaceutical research, bridging the gap between academia and industry.
📈 ACADEMIC CITATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Thakkar’s prolific contributions include 61 research papers, with notable metrics such as:
- Citations: 943
- H-Index: 16
- i10-Index: 26
Her work has been recognized globally through platforms like Google Scholar, Scopus, and the Web of Science. She has also authored book chapters, including topics on artificial intelligence in chemistry and nanotechnology in cancer therapy.
🏅 HONORS & AWARDS
- Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Award (2013, 2014).
- 3M CII Young Innovation Challenge Award (2014).
- IPA ACG-SciTech Innovation Award (2016).
- Best Research Paper Award (2015) by the Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association
🌠 FINAL NOTE
Dr. Vaishali T. Thakkar exemplifies the fusion of academic brilliance and research innovation. Her pioneering work in drug formulation and delivery systems continues to inspire students, colleagues, and the global pharmaceutical community.
As she advances her career, Dr. Thakkar remains committed to fostering the next generation of pharmacy leaders and contributing to sustainable healthcare solutions through her groundbreaking research.
📑 NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
Systematic development of favipiravir lung-targeted bio-nanoparticles
Authors: Rana, H., Vohra, M., Patel, V., Thakkar, V.
Journal: Letters in Applied NanoBioScience
Year: 2024
Volume/Issue: 13(3), Page 120
Intelligent industry-oriented oro-solid formulation of famotidine: Advanced statistical optimization and Ex-Vivo characterization
Authors: Rana, H., Mistry, J., Thakkar, V., Modi, C., Chavda, D.
Journal: Results in Chemistry
Year: 2024
Volume: 10, Article ID 101753
Systematic Scrutinization of Vital Factors for the Development of Efficient Cisplatin-Quercetin Loaded Bionanomicelles
Authors: Rana, H., Sisodia, N., Dholakia, M., Thakkar, V.
Journal: Hacettepe University Journal of the Faculty of Pharmacy
Year: 2024
Volume/Issue: 44(2), Pages 92–107
Investigating in-vitro functionality and in-vivo taste assessment of eco-friendly Tadalafil Pastilles
Authors: Rana, H., Panchal, M., Thakkar, V., Gandhi, T., Dholakia, M.
Journal: Heliyon
Year: 2024
Volume/Issue: 10(8), Article e29543
Development and Validation of High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatographic Method for Simultaneous Estimation of Curcumin and Artemisinin
Authors: Thakkar, V., Dalwadi, S., Shah, A., Shah, P., Tandel, D.
Journal: Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
Year: 2024
Volume/Issue: 17(4), Pages 1825–1831
Validated high-performance thin-layer chromatographic densitometric method for quantification of gallic acid, quercetin, and ursolic acid in the combined formulation of Emblica officinalis, Punica granatum Linn, and Ocimum sanctum Linn extracts
Authors: Patel, K., Vasima, G., Shah, P., Thakkar, V.
Journal: Separation Science Plus
Year: 2024