“Pharmaceutical Education Leader”
Dr. Vikas Jain is a seasoned pharmaceutical professional dedicated to excellence in education and research, currently serving as Principal of Mahakal Institute of Pharmaceutical Studies, Ujjain. His career reflects a deep commitment to scholarly pursuits and institutional leadership, marked by a comprehensive academic background including a Ph.D. from Shobhit University (2010), a Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics) from B. N. College of Pharmacy, Udaipur (2006), and a Bachelor of Pharmacy from B. R. Nahata College of Pharmacy, Mandsaur (2003). His extensive experience spans teaching, research, and administration. A highly motivated and results-oriented individual, Dr. Jain has a proven ability to thrive in dynamic environments, leading Mahakal Institute with a focus on innovation and quality. He has made significant contributions to the field, evidenced by his extensive body of work which includes more than 80 publications in peer-reviewed journals, authorship of more than 20 books, and the grant of patents. Dr. Jain has supervised numerous M.Pharm. and Ph.D. projects, nurturing young researchers. His achievements include receiving the Young Scientist Award in 2011, co-coordinating Zone-6 for the Govt. of Madhya Pradesh during Simhastha-2016, and coordinating various blood donation camps. He serves as Associate Editor for Transactions of Physical and Life Sciences and is a reviewer for several esteemed journals. Dr. Jain is a life member of the Indian Pharmaceutical Association and a member IPA and SPER. He has actively participated in and organized numerous seminars, conferences, and workshops, including serving as an organizing committee member for an ICMR-sponsored national seminar on cancer research. His international contributions include presenting research at the Controlled Release Society. Dr. Jain's publications span a wide range of pharmaceutical topics, including microsponge-based colonic drug delivery, novel antigen delivery technologies, and nanomedicines for anti-cancer targeting. His authored books cover diverse areas of pharmaceutical sciences, from biochemistry and clinical pharmacy to pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical chemistry.