We at AISSMS College of pharmacy, encourage our students to have experiential learning through our unique practice “In house Research Projects” which is also our NAAC best practice.
Apart from this we also do projects offered by Industry with the state of art infrastructure we have. We also offer consultancy to students of other disciplines such as Ayurveda, Dentistry in their research work by offering formulation, analytical or pharmacological help.
SUMMARY OF PROJECTS ( Last 5 years)
| YEAR | Inhouse Projects | Outside Projects | Industry
Projects |
| 2022-23 | 13 | 06 | 07 |
| 2021-22 | 23 | 01 | 06 |
| 2020-21 | 40 | 02 | 04 |
| 2019-20 | 11 | 02 | — |
| 2018-19 | 10 | 01 | 01 |
A) Inhouse Research projects :
The purpose of Inhouse projects
To provide opportunities for students of B. Pharm. to develop an aptitude for work and a methodological approach through project based learning.
- Allow students to implement their ideas
- To familiarize students with literature survey, online tools, softwares and basic statistics
- To develop the ability to present their research work at conferences and write research papers
Procedure for Inhouse projects:
The students in a group of maximum five apply to Principal AISSMS College of pharmacy, in the given protocol to pursue a project under the Teacher of their choice. After approval they can do the project work in time available outside their academic timetable.
During the pandemic we encouraged the students to do surveys and reviews which enabled the students to continue learning even if they did not have access to the laboratory.
To provide recognition for excellent work, Best In-house project competition is held and winners are awarded certificates and Prizes.
Expected outcomes:
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- Helps to prepare students for higher studies
- Adds to portfolio of students desirous of pursuing higher education in foreign university
- Publications, Number of presentations in conferences and awards won.
- Revenue/collaborations from outside students/industry work.
DETAILS OF INHOUSE SPONSORED PROJECTS
2022-23
| Sr.No. | Name of Student | Name of Guide | Project Title |
| 1 | Isha Gadge, Saloni J, Gargi Nikam, Saurav Kulkarni | Dr. Monica Rao | Solid state studies of an active pharma ingredient |
| 2 | Yash Daga, Manjish Gupta | Mrs.Kalyani Asgaonkar, Mrs. Shital Patil | Drug repurposing on different drug targets using Insilco techniques |
| 3 | Kalyani Dhengale, Rutuja Gaikwad, Snehal Gadhare | Mrs.Amruta Avalaskar | Formulation and Evaluation of Gummies for Uterine health |
| 4 | Samarth Dhanwat, Omkar Mohekar, Saurabh Shendkar, Vaishnavi Vibhute | Mrs.Amruta Avalaskar | Formulation and Evaluation of Oral films for palpitations |
| 5 | Divya Kanade, Priyanka Khanvilkar, Akanksha Mahadik, Isha Mahamunkar | Dr. Monica Rao | Design and Evaluation of a topical formulation |
| 6 | Vaishnavi Shitole, Sweta Singh | Dr. MC Damle | Quantitation of active marker from Herbal formulation by HPTLC |
| 7 | Rutuja Londhe, Shrunalini Jadhav, Mayur Kulkarni | Dr. MR Bhalekar | Formulation of Grapeseed extract |
| 8 | Isha Kalbhor, Jeevan Bagul, | Mr. Jitendra Gajbe, Mrs. Shivani Rao | Antimicrobial preparation of a herbal gel |
| 9 | Snehal Dombe, Meenal Gaikwad | Mr. Jitendra Gajbe, Mrs. Shivani Rao | Antimicrobial preparation of a herbal gel |
| 10 | Shrunalini Jadhav, Advait Jahagirdar | Mr. Omkar Devade | Estimating Anthelmintic activity of Brassica olerica |
| 11 | Jayesh Awad (Saurabh Ade) | Dr. Tina Saldanha | Current consensus on Ketogenic diet in the management of Obesity |
| 12 | Avanti Puranik (Reshma Shelar) | Dr. Tina Saldanha | Update on Therapeutic potential of Probiotics in Liver diseases |
| 13 | Babarao Jadhav, Saurabh Kokare, Punjaram Jagtap, Tejas Kumbhar | Dr. M R Bhalekar | Formulation of Solid Dispersions |
DETAILS OF INHOUSE SPONSORED PROJECTS
2021-22
| Sr.No. | Name of Student | Name of Guide | Project Title |
| 1 | Ameya Vaskar, NamrataRathod, Girija Kulkarni | K D Asgaokar
A. N Avalaskar |
A survey on herbal immunomodulators in covid management |
| 2 | Roshani Pardeshi, MayuriSuryawanshi | Dr. MrinaliniDamle | A survey : PCOs Health awareness among women |
| 3 | AkshayChandan, Dyaneshwar Rathod, OmkarShinde | Dr. Mrinalini Damle | A survey : Relationship of blood group to Covid-19 infection |
| 4. | Ayush Thole, Purva Kalel, Makrand Somwanshi, Shubham Naikwadi | Ms. P Kandhare/ Dr Reshma Mirajkar | Transdermal Patch |
| 5. | Pooja Sonawane, Samruddhi Pande, Pooja Chaudhari | Dr Mangesh Bhalekar | Formulation of directly compressible excipient blend using spray drying |
| 6. | Vinaly Londhe, Shashikant Lohare, Saloni kirad, Komal Lahoti | Ms. P Kandhare/ Dr Reshma Mirajkar | Formulation and in vitro study of herbal cream containing plant extract |
| 7. | Jidnyasa Jain, Sudshruti Tanksali, Kunal Pradhan | K D Asgaokar
S M Patil |
Different synthetic approaches and biological activities of a lucrative pyrimidine – triazine hybrid derivative |
| 8. | Anam Bagwan, Atharva Suryawanshi, Ayushi Shaha, Aditya Lokhande | S U Kolhe | Study of nootropic activity of THF polyherbal formulation in Rodents |
| 9. | Vidhi Dagde, Apurva Pawar, Sonali Bhondve, R Bhagvat, P Devkate | S U Kolhe | Assessment of lethal effect of THF in lab animals |
| 10 | Isha Ghadge Saurav Kulkarni, Tanya Ashana | M RP Rao | Drug repurposing |
| 11. | Vaishnavi Nikam, R Shingavi, Divyesh Jain | A N Avlaskar | To formulate and evaluate Carimor tablets for management of Dengue |
| 12 | Rutuja Londhe, Uttekar Pranav, Awad Jayesh | Dr M C Damle | Development of HPTLC method for estimation of Lupeol from Kanchan Bark extract and marketed product |
| 13 | Pratiksha Waghmare, Ishwari Sapkal, Sakshi Wable | Dr S V Gandhi | Development and validation of spectrophotometric method for determination of drugs |
| 14 | Anand Dhumal, H Patil Vaibhavi Mulley | Mrs Megha Shah | Complexation & conviction for consumption of narcotic & psychotropic substances : an analysis of health survey in all over India |
| 15 | Vaibhavi Mulley, Fenil Jethva, Shrawan Mali | Mrs. Megha Shah | Treatment of Hypertension during pregnancy lactation |
| 16 | Dhumal Anand, Devkate Pradnya, Thorat Rajnandni | Mrs. Megha Shah | Herbal treatment for Nootropic activity |
| 17 | Rathod Namrata, Shah Ayushi, Siddhi Sefalika, Atharv Suryavanhi | Mrs. Megha Shah | Formulation and evaluation of herbal dry shampoo |
| 18 | Sanket Pujari, Patil Harshwardhan, Vaibhavi Mulley, Dhumal Anand | Mrs. Megha Shah | Preliminary and analytical study of medicinal plant(radish) |
| 19 | Girya Kulkarni, Sakshi Sagal, Jyoti kupate, Tanmaya Vyas, Nirmala Rajpurohit | Dr. Reshma Mirajkar | Herbal Anti-spasmodic
Gel for relief of menstrual cramps |
| 20 | Vidhi Dagade, Vishwajeet Lad | Dr. Reshma Mirajkar | Review on 3-D printing |
| 21 | Vidhi Dayade, Vishwajit Lad, Sarvesh Chourange, Neha Bamane | Dr Mangesh Bhalekar | Formulation of Fexofenadine co-crystals for improved dissolution |
| 22 | Utkarsha Randive, Pallavi Ranpise | Mr. Omkar Devade | A Review on PCOD |
| 23 | Rohan Londhe | Mr. Omkar Devade | Medicinal plants with memory enhancing activity |
DETAILS OF INHOUSE SPONSORED PROJECTS
2020-21
| Sr.No. | Name of Student | Name of Guide | Project Title |
| 1 | Ayush Khater, Maitreyee Upadhyay | K D Asgaonkar
S M Patil |
A survey : Does lockdown create an impact on mental heath |
| 2 | KshitijaAbhay, Ayush Khater | K D Asgaonkar
S M Patil |
A survey creating awareness and highlight role of community pharmacist |
| 3 | Mrunmayi Pokharkar | Dr. Mrinalini Damle | A survey : Perception of consumers towards branded and generic medicines |
| 4 | A.Sonawane, K. Abhang, S Sapate, | Dr. Monica Rao | Exploring recent advances in nanotherapeutics |
| 5 | A.Sonawane, G Paul, S Sapate, S Rohom | Dr. Monica Rao | Nanosponges: A multifunctional drug delivery system |
| 6. | A Gaurav,T Kawade, S Sugaokar, M Kadam | Dr. Monica Rao | Polycystic Ovarian Disorder |
| 7 | Namrata Rathod, Amey Gavaskar | Mrs. Shivani Rao | Covid 19 vaccination strategies |
| 8 | AmeyGavaskar, Faizan Mujawar, Nirmala Rajpurohit, Tanmaya Vyas, Sakshi Bagal, Sejal Takawale | Mr. Rahul Padalkar | ,
Learning model for reaction balancing. |
| 9 | Shruti Vaidya, Aditi Vaidya, Ayush Khater | Mr. Rahul Padalkar | Survey on COVID Vaccination and Post-Vaccination Effects |
| 10 | Jidnyasa Jain, Namrata Rathod, Girija Kulkarni, Jyoti Kupate, Saurav Kulkarni, Isha Ghadge | Mr. Rahul Padalkar | Reasoning quizlet |
| 11 | Faizan Mujawar, AmeyGavaskar | Mr. Rahul Padalkar | Nirmal App |
| 12 | Rucha Shinde, Gautami Vijapur | Mr.Omkar Devade | Evaluation of anthelmintic activity of medicinal plant extract |
DETAILS OF INHOUSE SPONSORED PROJECTS
2019-20
| S. No. | Name of Student | Name of Guide | Project Title |
| 1 | K Abhang, Bhairavi Bakhle, Ayush Khater | Mrs.Kalyani Asgaonkar , Mrs. Shital Patil |
Exploring immunoregulatory activity of some thiazolidine derivative using In silico tools |
| 2 | Shivani Godbole, S Kelkar, Riddhesh Kharche | Mrs. S H Rao Dr. M R Bhalekar |
Formulation and evaluation of antifungal nail lacquer |
| 3 | Unmesh Mahajan, R Khirnar, Akanksha Markad, M Upadhya, Ruchira Takale | Mrs. S H Rao, Mrs.Amruta Avalaskar |
Microbial limit of conventional oral Ayurvedic formulations |
| 4 | Suda Jain, Abhishek Galgate, Tushar Jadhav, Saurabh Munde, Bhairavi Bakhle, Kshitija Abhang | Mrs. S H Rao, Mrs.Amruta Avalaskar | Microbial limit of conventional oral Ayurvedic formulations |
| 5 | Ram Polawar, V Rohile, Rutuja Shende, Shital Ranvare, Ayushi Biyani | Dr. M R Bhalekar | Evaluation of carboxy methyl xyloglucan as suspending agent |
| 6 | P Gholap, Nikita Dhurde, Aditya Phatak, Roshan Gudale, Siddharth Killedar | Dr. M R Bhalekar | Formulation of co-crystals |
| 7 | Y Avhad, M Gedam, Suyash Chaudhari, Dhanashri Jadhav | Mr. P Sonawane | Preparation of formulation from cow urine minerals |
| 8 | Abhishek Joshi, UtkarshaAvhad, Gaurav Mahajan, Prajwal Hogade | Dr. S V Gandhi | Development and validation of spectrophotometric method for determination of pharmaceuticals |
| 9 | Ishan Dixit, OjasJadhav, Sachin Mehta | Mrs. Swati Kolhe | Preclinical evaluation of hydrochloric acid of Sesbania sesban leaves in gastric ulcer in experimental rats |
| 10 | Anjali Ahir, ShivanjaliJadhav, MayuriGaikwad, ShrutiGaikwad | Mrs.V N Wable, Mrs. KS Sonawane | Molecular modeling studies of N (12a]Pyridine-3 carboamide as anti-TB agent |
| 11 | Atharva Kulkarni, Kshitija Abhang, Bhairavi Bakhle | Mrs.Kalyani Asgaonkar, Mrs. Shital Patil | A Survey: Possibilities of revamping education system in the stretching Covid-19 pandemic |
DETAILS OF INHOUSE SPONSORED PROJECTS
2018-19
| S.No. | Name of Student | Name of Guide | Project Title |
| 1 | Pranav Uttekar | Dr. MC Damle | Development and validation of HPTLC method for estimation of Etravirine |
| 2 | Dnyanada Bathe, Siddhant Bhalerao | Dr. MR Bhalekar | Preparation of Mouth dissolving tablet of BCS II drug |
| 3 | Bhagyashree Patil, Shruti Khandave, Mayuri Pansare, Nishant Kolhe, | Dr. SV Gandhi | Development and validation of spectrophotometric method for determination of Pharmaceuticals |
| 4 | Neha Sali, Shivam Jaiswal, Vipul Fegade, Vinod Gaikwad | Dr. SV Gandhi | Spectrophotometric method development and validation of for the estimation of Pharmaceuticals |
| 5 | Abhishek Joshi, Mahesh Aher, Avhad Uttkarsha, Gaurav Mahajan | Mrs.Amruta Avalaskar | Formulation and evaluation of Herbal hard candy for Antitussive activity |
| 6 | Neha Raka, Aishwarya Pawar, Pratiksha Undre, Akanskha Markad, Divya Mehta | Dr. MC Damle | Development and Validation of HPTLC method for Hesperidine |
| 7 | Rohom Saurabh, Ashwini Deokar, Riddhi Warhal | Dr. MR Bhalekar | Evaluation of different polymers with respect to Donnon membrane effect |
| 8 | Atharva Kulkarni, Brinda Nadar, Ria Kesar, Omkar More | Dr. MR Bhalekar | Application of Pastillation to improve dissolution of drug |
| 9 | Harshada Vanave, Pooja Auti, Ashlesha Wavhal, Ankita Bulani, Vrushal Dhengale | Dr. MC Damle | Development of Analytical method for drugs used in the treatment of Hepatitis C |
| 10 | Aishwarya Mate, Pranav Uttekar, Akshay Punmiya | Dr. MC Damle | Development of Analytical method for combination of drugs for Hepatitis treatment |
Some Glimpses of Outcomes of In-house Research
Riddhi Wavhal and Deokar receiving prize at METxplore 2019
Ms Tejinder Kaur Marwaha and Ms Pradnya Shirude Receiving 1st Prize in PhD and PG categories at international seminar on “Intervention of nanotechnology in targeted drug delivery system.” Sponsored by Savitribai Phule Pune University” an organised by Sinhagad College Of Pharmacy, Vadgao (BK) Pune.
Ms. Avanti Puranik receiving prize at state level Avishkar 2003
Ms. Bhairavi Bakhle, Ms. Kshitija Abhang and Mr. Ayush Khater won the second cash prize of Rs. 5000/- and trophy at 5th METRXPLORE 2020 (UG Research Conference) held at MET Bhujbal Knowledge City’s Institute of Pharmacy, Nashik
Students receiving prizes at the hands of judges Mr. Dhanajay Bhide and Mr. Anand Bhide
at inhouse project competitions in 2021-22 and 2022-23 (From Left)
B) List of Industry Projects ( Last 5 years)
We at AISSMS College of pharmacy have Industry Institute Partnership cell which tries to partner with industry for updated information and projects. With the kind of infrastructure and sophisticated instruments and expertise available we can serve industry by partnering with them.
| Sr No | Title of Project | |
| 2022-23: | ||
| 1 | Development and validation of UV spectrophotometric method for estimation of ritonavir in bulk tablet dosage form and dissolution medium | |
| 2 | Development of slow release pheromone tablets for integrated pest management of agricultural pests | |
| 3 | HPTLC Estimation of cinnamtannin B1 from powder extract and capsule blend | |
| 4 | Synthesis of chromium amino acid nicotinic acid chelates | |
| 5 | Characterization of sunscreen formulation | |
| 6 | Formulation filling sealing and evaluation of gel | |
| 2021-22: | ||
| 7 | Preparation trials and evaluation of gel batches | |
| 8 | Formulation development and in-vitro evaluation of fenugreek oilgel | |
| 9 | Spray drying of pharmaceuticals | |
| 10 | Spray Drying of Arjuna Ksheerapaka | |
| 11 | Determination of Sun Protection Factor of cosmetic product | |
| 2020-21: | ||
| 12 | formulation of pheromone tablets | |
| 13 | Spray drying of pharmaceuticals | |
| 14 | Spray drying of pharmaceuticals | |
| 15 | Formulation development and invitro evaluation of fenugreek oil gel | |
| 2018-19: | ||
| 16 | Development of moisture protective coating for herbal tablet | |
A) List of outside projects ( Last C) List of Consultancy Projects ( Last 5 years)
| 2022-23 | |
| Sr No | Title of Project |
| 1 | Design and Development of potential anticancer agents using molecular modeling and docking studies |
| 2 | Design and Development of potential Antiviral agents using molecular modeling and docking studies |
| 3 | Docking studies of Oxadiazole derivatives for Antitubercular activity |
| 4 | Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Dexamethasone in presence of herbal drug |
| 5 | Estimation of SLS concentration in different brands of toothpaste |
| 6 | Formulation of grapeseed extract mousse |
| 2021-22 | |
| Sr No | Title of Project |
| 7 | Formulation and evaluation of liposomes for cancer targeting |
| 2020-21 | |
| 8. | Spray drying of Arjuna Ksheerapaka |
| 9. | Evaluation of Aphrodisiac Activity of Artemisia nilagirica pamp in male albino rats |
| 2019-20 | |
| Sr No | Title of Project |
| 10. | Estimation of bis phenol A content in the given samples by HPLC |
| 11. | Pharmacokinetic biodistribution and toxicity studies of nanoparticulates containing anticancer formulation |
| 12. | Antiobisity activity of Orlistat liposomes to high fatty diet induced obese rats |
| 2018-19 | |
| Sr No | Title of Project |
| 13. | Pharmacological screening of 2 amino4 aryl thiazole and 2 phynyl 7 substituted phenyl quinoxalene derivatives for possible anti-inflammatory properties. |