Faculty

Brief profile and Achievements:

Experience: Prof. (Dr.) Meenu possesses an impressive 19 years of dedicated teaching experience in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. Her extensive experience, dedication to research, and commitment to education make her a valued asset to our academic community. Her work continues to inspire students and colleagues alike in the pursuit of knowledge and innovation in the pharmaceutical sciences.

Research Interests:

• Microwave-Assisted Organic Synthesis: Exploring innovative synthetic methods to enhance efficiency in organic chemistry.
• Drug Design and Development: Concentrating on the formulation of new chemical entities (NCEs) derived from natural scaffolds, particularly targeting diseases such as Diabetes, Tuberculosis (TB), and Cancer.

Awards and Recognitions:

• Research Excellence Award (2020): Received during the National Conference on “Expanding Women’s Role in Developing Technology Increasing, Productivity, Improving Lives,” sponsored by the National Commission for Women, Government of India.
• Young Scientist Award (2009): Received at the 4th Uttarakhand State Science and Technology Congress held at GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
• GATE Fellowship: Qualified in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) in 2004, demonstrating proficiency in engineering and technology.

Professional Roles:

• Joint Secretary: Currently serving as the Joint Secretary of the APTI Uttarakhand State Branch.
• IPR Coordinator: Actively engaged as the IPR Coordinator at the Innovation and Incubation Centre of Shri Guru Ram Rai University.

Publications and Contributions:

• Research Papers: Published 60 research papers in esteemed national and international journals.
• Workshops and Conferences: Participated in 12 workshops, 20 conferences, and 16 online conferences.
• Books and Book Chapters: Authored 3 books and contributed 4 chapters to various academic texts.
• Patents: Holds 15 patents, with 2 granted.

Supervision and Mentorship:

• Postgraduate Supervision: Supervised 12 M.Sc. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) students and 12 M. Pharm students.
• Ph.D. Guidance: Currently guiding 4 Ph.D. students.

Professional Memberships:

• Life Member: Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI)
• Life Member: Indian Society of Analytical Scientists