Mali Ram Gupta

Mali Ram Gupta is an Associate Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Pharmaceutical Education & Research Center (PERC) in Buies Creek, NC. His academic and research leadership spans teaching and development of novel dosage forms, including nano-drug encapsulation, controlled-release systems, and transdermal delivery methods.

• Educational Leadership: BS in Pharmacy (Gujarat University, India), MS (1971) and PhD (1973) in Industrial Pharmacy (Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Boston, MA)
• Teaching: Industrial Pharmacy, New Drug Development & Pharmaceutical Regulations, and advanced topics at BS, MS, and PharmD levels
• Research Focus: Development of novel dosage forms, generic drugs, and applied pharmaceutical research
• Director of PERC: Manages analytical research, product development, and small-scale manufacturing for bio-pharma industry and academic partners
• Industry Experience: Over 30 years in quality assurance, GMP compliance, and pharmaceutical manufacturing

His textbook co-authorship on Integrated Pharmaceutics highlights expertise in preformulation, product design, and regulatory frameworks. Current activities include training programs and industry collaborations.