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Dr. Ajay K. Banga serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Mercer University's College of Pharmacy, holding the T.P. Haines Endowed Chair in Transdermal Delivery Systems and co-directing the Center for Drug Delivery Research. His expertise spans pharmaceutical formulation and advanced delivery systems for therapeutic and cosmetic applications.
His academic credentials include:
- B.S. in Pharmacy from University of Delhi
- M.S. in Pharmaceutics from University of Oklahoma
- Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from Rutgers University
Dr. Banga's research pioneers transdermal and topical delivery mechanisms for water-soluble molecules and macromolecules, integrating traditional approaches like transdermal patches with innovative technologies including microneedles and iontophoresis. His laboratory has secured over 100 industry and federal grants focused on enhancing skin permeation for pharmaceuticals and cosmeceuticals.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Fellowship in the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
- Endowed Chair in Transdermal Delivery Systems
As an educator, he has mentored 45 Ph.D. students as primary advisor and served on over 80 thesis committees while maintaining active industry consultancy with 25+ pharmaceutical companies. His research program sustains robust funding through continuous partnerships with leading pharmaceutical and cosmetic firms alongside federal grants.
He leads the Skin Delivery Laboratory at Mercer University, which operates within the Center for Drug Delivery Research to develop next-generation transdermal systems through interdisciplinary collaboration.
