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Gerry SteeleView profile

Visiting Professor

• Colloid and Interface Science
• Drug Delivery
• Pharmaceutical Formulation
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Gerry Steele serves as a Visiting Professor at Loughborough University, holding professional designations including Chartered Chemist (CChem), Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), Chartered Engineer (CEng), Member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (MIChemE), and MAPS. His academic foundation comprises: BSc in Chemistry from Paisley College of Technology (1978) MSc in Applied Colloid and Interface Science from the University of Strathclyde (1981) PhD in colloidal drug delivery from the University of Strathclyde (1984) Professor Steele's research centers on Colloid and Interface Science, Drug Delivery, and Pharmaceutical Formulation, with specialized expertise in Crystallization processes and Process Analytical Technology (PAT). His work emphasizes physicochemical characterisation of drug candidates and development of robust active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production methods, particularly through advanced crystallisation techniques and drug-membrane interaction analysis. His principal scientific recognition is Fellowship of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC). With 26 years of industrial experience at AstraZeneca R&D Charnwood, he progressed from Preformulation Team Manager (1985-2002) to Principal Scientist in Process Engineering (2002-2011), where he pioneered PAT implementation and resolved critical crystallisation scale-up challenges before retiring following site closure in April 2011.

Celine Valeria LiewView profile

Associate Professor

• Granulation and Pelletization
• Preformulation and Material Characterization
• Multiparticulate Dosage Forms
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Celine Valeria Liew is an Associate Professor at the School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia. She holds a BSc (Pharm) (Hons) and PhD from the National University of Singapore (NUS). Her career includes roles as a Pharmacist in Singapore's Ministry of Health, a Research Fellow at NUS, and faculty at NUS until 2021. She also worked as a Senior Scientist at Niro Inc., USA. Her research focuses on granulation, pelletization, preformulation, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, with contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and health. Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, National University of Singapore (1990) Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (Hons), National University of Singapore (1991) PhD in Pharmaceutics, National University of Singapore (1996) Research Interests: Granulation and pelletization techniques Preformulation and material characterization Development of multiparticulate dosage forms Pharmaceutical manufacturing of powders, tablets, and capsules Excipient functionality and moisture management in drug formulations Recent Projects: Mechanistic understanding of rapid disintegrant action in orally disintegrating tablets (2022–2025) Awards: Liew Weng Chee Scholarship (2005) Professional Activities: Invited speaker at International Conference in Pharmaceutics and Cosmetics (2024) Workshop leader on granulation and pelletization techniques (2023–2024)

Indra K. ReddyView profile

Professor

• Ophthalmic Drug Design and Delivery
• Transdermal Drug Delivery
• Controlled and Targeted Drug Delivery Systems
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Dr. Indra K. Reddy is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy, Texas A&M University. He currently serves as Interim Chief Operating Officer and Vice President at Texas A&M Health, following a 20-year tenure as Founding Dean of the Rangel School of Pharmacy until 2024. His academic career spans leadership roles at Texas A&M, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and University of Louisiana at Monroe. Education: PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Florida (1989) MS in Pharmaceutics, Dr. Harisingh Gour University, India (1984) BS in Pharmacy, Kakatiya University, India (1982) Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Florida Center for Drug Design and Delivery Dr. Reddy’s research focuses on ophthalmic and transdermal drug design, development, and delivery , with notable work on controlled and targeted chemical delivery systems. He pioneers cell culture models as alternatives to animal testing and advocates for student-centered learning strategies in pharmacy education. His publications emphasize pharmaceutical calculations, chirality, and innovative delivery systems. His recent work trends include interdisciplinary collaboration in chirality applications , ocular therapeutics , and active learning pedagogies . These align with his broader contributions to pharmaceutical formulation and educational reform. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Fellow, American Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences (AAPS) Fellow, American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Teacher of the Year (five times at three universities) Excellence in Research Awards: University of Florida (1988), AAPS (1988), APhA (2010) CenturyTel Accent on Excellence Award (2000) Outstanding Service Award, Texas Optometric Association (2001) Outstanding Pharmacy Alumnus Award, University of Florida (2014) Dr. Reddy’s leadership extends to advisory roles at the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology and Education (NIPTE) and the Global Institute for Hispanic Health. He serves on editorial boards of four international pharmacy journals and reviews for over a dozen scientific journals. His work integrates pharmaceutical research with educational innovation , reflecting a commitment to advancing both drug delivery systems and pharmacy pedagogy.

• Biopharmacy
• Pharmaceutical Formulation and Technology
• Permeability over biological barriers
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Gøril Eide Flaten is a Professor at the Department of Pharmacy, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, specializing in drug transport and delivery systems. She leads the Drug Transport and Delivery Research Group (DTD) and contributes to projects including Cell free in vitro permeability models and Bacterially produced in vitro membrane model systems . Her research focuses on understanding biological barriers to drug permeability and developing advanced delivery systems like liposomes and PVPA (Phospholipid Vesicle-Based Permeation Assay). Recent work explores bacterial membrane models, anti-biofilm therapies, and lipid barrier integrity assessment through NMR techniques. Articles highlight trends in nasal spray devices, topical delivery of antimicrobial peptides, and sunscreen longevity. Flaten actively teaches courses ranging from foundational pharmacy to advanced nanomedicine, including leadership of FAR-1401 (Physical Pharmacy). She has secured significant funding, such as NOK 42 million for personalized medicine development, and contributes extensively to public scientific outreach through podcasts, videos, and encyclopedia articles.

Mali Ram GuptaView profile

Associate Professor

• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Drug Delivery Systems
• Generic Drugs
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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.

Alekha DashView profile

Professor

• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Drug Delivery Systems
• Pharmaceutical Analysis
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Dr. Alekha K. Dash is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Sciences at Creighton University's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions . He holds the Gilbert F. Taffe, Jr. Endowed Chair and is actively involved in research, education, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Research Focus: Dr. Dash's work centers on Novel Drug Delivery Systems , including liposomes, transferosomes, and nanoparticles, with applications in cancer therapy, infectious diseases, and nutraceuticals. His expertise spans preformulation studies , solid-state characterization , and pharmaceutical analysis techniques like HPLC and X-ray diffraction. Recent Trends in Publications: His research emphasizes targeted drug delivery , such as light-activated systems for cancer treatment, long-acting HIV prodrugs, and nanocarriers for anti-inflammatory agents. He also explores in vitro evaluation methodologies , including air-interface diffusion chambers and skin permeability studies. Awards: 2019 Academic Excellence Award (Association of Pharmacy Professionals, India). Grants/Funding: Multiple grants from the Omaha Family Foundation, the Robert B. Daugherty Foundation, and the Nebraska Cancer & Smoking Grant Program. Collaborations: Partnerships with industries like Phenolics LLC and Sergent’s Pet Care Products Co. for drug formulation development and analytical testing. Labs/Teams: Leads a research group focused on translational drug delivery systems, including collaborations with oncology, infectious disease, and biomedical engineering teams.

Marta ŽogotaView profile

Researcher

• Pharmacology
• Phytochemistry
• Drug Development
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Marta Žogota serves as a Lead Researcher and Ph.D. student in the Department of Pharmacology at Riga Stradins University, actively contributing to pharmaceutical research with focus on drug formulation, phytochemical analysis, and bioavailability enhancement. Her current roles include project leadership and technical expertise in multiple national and EU-funded initiatives. Research Interests: Pharmacology and Toxicology Phytochemistry of Matricaria chamomilla and anthocyanin-rich extracts Advanced drug delivery systems (tablets, pellets, taste masking) Chromatographic/spectroscopic fingerprinting with chemometrics Pharmaceutical technology (twin-screw melt granulation, polyol excipients) Her 2025 publications reveal concentrated expertise in innovative pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly twin-screw melt granulation for effervescent tablets using sorbitol binders and hot melt extrusion for warfarin taste-masked pellets. The work consistently integrates data science approaches for phytochemical characterization and demonstrates strong translational focus on improving drug bioavailability and patient compliance. Project Leadership: Project Leader: "The revision of oral products with herbal extracts to improve bioavailability" (2024-2028) Expert: EU project on "Sugar alcohols as binders in twin-screw melt granulation" (2024-2026) Work Package Leader: "Technology development for pharmaceutical products" (2023-2025) Work Package Leader: "Warfarin pellets with masked taste and improved dissolution" (2024) She operates within Riga Stradins University's Department of Pharmacology research ecosystem, maintaining active collaborations with European academic and industrial partners to advance pharmaceutical formulation science.

• Pharmaceutical Science
• Drug Delivery
• Health and Wellbeing
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Elzbieta Maria Buczkowska is a Visiting Researcher at Riga Stradins University, actively contributing to pharmaceutical technology research. She serves as a Lead Researcher Group member and specializes in twin-screw melt granulation for high-drug-loaded immediate-release tablets. Active in 3 projects (2023-2026) Co-authored 5 publications in 2025 Contributed to 9 datasets on polyol characterization Research focuses on sugar alcohols (polyols) as pharmaceutical binders, examining their tensile strength , dissolution rates , and compatibility with effervescent tablet preparation. Her work intersects with the UN Sustainable Development Goal Health and Wellbeing . Recent activities include conference presentations on: Physical stability of solid dispersions Magnesium stearate lubrication effects Design of Experiment methodology training

Ebru Türköz AcarView profile

Associate Professor

• Analytical Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Bioanalysis
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Türköz Acar is an academic staff member at the Faculty of Pharmacy of Yeditepe University , specializing in Analytical Chemistry . She holds a PhD in Chemistry from Ondokuz Mayıs University and has focused her career on method development for pharmaceutical and food safety analysis. Education: PhD in Chemistry (2009), MSc in Chemistry (2003), BSc in Chemistry Education (1999) Research interests: Electrochemical methods, HPLC-DAD techniques, antioxidant compounds, and pharmaceutical/nutritional analysis Her work spans pharmaceutical analysis (e.g., quantifying flurbiprofen, thiocolchicoside, and eplerenone formulations) and food safety (e.g., furfural derivatives in honey, phenolic profiling in fruit wines). She has led projects on nanoemulsions for drug delivery and validated analytical methods for toxic compounds like atropine. Recent publications highlight her expertise in method validation for pharmaceuticals and food matrices, with applications in oxidative stress biomarkers (3-nitrotyrosine) and drug formulation (solid lipid nanoparticles). She actively participates in academic duties including course instruction and administrative roles like Vice Dean and Quality Committee member.

Andres LustView profile

Lecturer

• Physical pharmacy
• Solid-state pharmaceutical chemistry
• Drug delivery systems
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Andres Lust , born 6 February 1985, is a Lecturer and Research Fellow in Physical Pharmacy at the University of Tartu , Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Pharmacy. Since January 2018 he has been appointed Lecturer (0.70 FTE) and Research Fellow (0.30 FTE), integrating teaching duties with advanced research in pharmaceutical technology. Education PhD in Pharmacy, University of Tartu, 2015 (supervisors: Karin Kogermann, Peep Veski) MSc in Pharmacy, University of Tartu, 2009 (supervisor: Urve Paaver) Doctoral research visit, University of Helsinki, Faculty of Pharmacy, 2012–2013 Post-doctoral training, Purdue University, College of Pharmacy, Department of Physical and Industrial Pharmacy Research interests centre on physical pharmacy and drug delivery science . Core themes include: solid-state transformations of polymorphic drugs amorphous solid dispersions and their stability electrospinning of nanofibrous carriers for poorly soluble drugs nanofiber-based antimicrobial and antiviral materials (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 filters) controlled-release technologies and dissolution enhancement Recent publication trends reveal a steady trajectory from fundamental solid-state studies (2012-2015) towards advanced nanomaterial applications (2018-2023). Work spans in-vitro dissolution, preformulation, process engineering, and translational antiviral materials. Scientific awards : none explicitly listed. Projects & funding : Dr Lust has participated in > €2 M of funded research including EU and Estonian Research Council grants. He is currently co-investigator in the 2022-2026 project “Development of biorelevant assays for multifunctional antimicrobial wound dressings” (PRG1507, €760 k). Labs & teams : he collaborates within the Institute of Pharmacy’s Physical Pharmacy research group and contributes to the Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine and the Estonian Academic Society of Pharmacy.