Research Projects

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 In-house Projects Outside Projects Industry

Projects

2023-24 15 05 05
2022-23 13 06 07
2021-22 23 01 06
2020-21 40 02 04
2019-20 11 02

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.

  • To provide opportunities for students from the Second year B. Pharm. itself 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:

    • 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

2023-24
Sr.No. Names of Students Name of Guide Project Title
1 Rohan Bhore

Kalyani Dhandekar

Pratiksha Bavarkar

Pranita Date

Yash Daga

Dr. Reshma Mirajkar

 

 

Emulgel containing Probiotics for Topical use

 

 

2 Pradnya Magdum

Vaishnavi Chindhe

Mrs. S.M.Patil,

Mrs K.D. Asgaonkar

 

Optimization of Pharmacophore for activity against Rheumatoid arthritis using QSAR IMS software
3 Tushar Bankar

Sakshi Budhawant

Arti Dane

Dr. Monica Rao Texture analysis of some Polymers
4 Rajas Sheth

Aditya Sathbai

Suvarna Jarande (PG)

Dr. Tina Saldanha,

Dr. Mrinalini C Damle

Evaluation of the Antioxidant potential of indigenous Honeys of India
5 Ishwari Sakpal

Mansi Gaikwad

Dr. Monica Rao Determination of RHLB of few synthetic oils
6 Gauri Sonwane

Rasika Thombre

Yashasvi Suryavanshi

Prachi Thombre

Dr. S.V. Gandhi Spectrophotometric method development and validation for estimation of drugs

 

7 Nikita Deodhar

Ketaki Deshpande

Smriti Jain

Rashmi Jagtap

Sanchi Jadhav

Mrs. AN Avalaskar Infusion for female reproductive health

 

8 Mayuri Gawale

Reva Deshpande

Siddhesh Dhotikar

Avinash Gaudgave

Sanket Mane

Mrs. AN Avalaskar Evaluation of Euphorbia hirta and its granules for Asthma therapy

 

 

9 Shruti Shinde

Sweta Singh

Vaishnavi Shitole

Dr. MR Bhalekar Formulation of Costus ingneus extract
10 Sakshi Chavan

Granthali Deshmukh

Sneha Jagtap

Vaishnavi Kadu

Dr. Mrinalini C Damle,      Mrs. JM Deokute HPTLC method for content uniformity test for Molsidomine tablets 2 mg

 

11 Rama Yamkamandi

Srushti Thorale

Vaishnavi Tomar

Hrishita Shetty

Atharva Taye

Dr. Tina Saldanha,

Mrs. Swati Kolhe

To prepare and evaluate Wound healing Herbal Gel

 

12 Padmaja Tapsi

Shreya Lokhare

Sakshi Shinde

Poonam Yadav

Omkar Sonawane

Dr. Tina Saldanha,

Mr. Gautam Gundecha

 

To Investigate the Antioxidant potential of a Herbal preparation

 

13 Anay Potdar

Prerna Patil

Sarthak Rahate

Abhijeet Pise

Siddhi Rahatekar

Dr.T S Chitre,

Mrs Sonali Anardi

 

Development of Anti cancer agents using In silico studies

 

14 Adhishree Chotalay

Mrunal Bagul

Shreya Kulkarni

Mrs. Megha Shah Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles from medicinal plant extract
15 Shreya Gaikwad

Shambhavi Mahaddalkar

Akanksha Mahajan

Mitali Sonawane

Shravani Utekar

Mrs. Vidya Wable,

Mrs. Shubhangi Thorat

QSAR analysis of novel anti-cancer drugs

 

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
Sr. 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 a 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, Utkarsha Avhad, Gaurav Mahajan, Prajwal Hogade Dr. S. V. Gandhi Development and validation of spectrophotometric method for determination of pharmaceuticals
9 Ishan Dixit, Ojas Jadhav, Sachin Mehta Mrs. Swati Kolhe Preclinical evaluation of hydrochloric acid of Sesbania sesban leaves in gastric ulcer in experimental rats
10 Anjali Ahir, Shivanjali Jadhav, Mayuri Gaikwad, Shruti Gaikwad Mrs. V. N. Wable, Mrs. K. S. Sonawane Molecular modeling studies of N-(12a) Pyridine-3 carboamide as an anti-TB agent
11 Atharva Kulkarni, Kshitija Abhang, Bhairavi Bakhle Mrs. Kalyani Asgaonkar, Mrs. Shital Patil A survey: Possibilities of revamping the education system during the Covid-19 pandemic


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)

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
2023-24
1 Formulation development of kjeldahl regaent
2 Formulation of taste masked product
3 Formulation Testing
4 Nanoparticulate formulations
5. Formulation of pheromone tablets
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

 

Outside projects ( Last C) List of Consultancy Projects ( Last 5 years)
Sr No Title of Project
2023-24
1 Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of brocoli juice
2 Docking studies of drug with different polymer
3 Formulation of chitosan nanoparticles containing  three antibiotics
4 Docking and ADMET studies of some penicillin derivatives for antiviral activity
5 Docking and ADME studies of some imidazole derivatives for anticancer activity
2022-23
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
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
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
13. Pharmacological screening of 2 amino4 aryl thiazole and 2 phynyl 7 substituted phenyl quinoxalene derivatives for possible anti-inflammatory  properties.