Asish Dutta

Dr. Asish K. Dutta serves as Chair and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Notre Dame of Maryland University's School of Pharmacy, directing the Masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences program. He holds a PhD from the University of Mississippi (2006) and a B Pharm from Jadavpur University (1996). With 23+ years of academic experience, he specializes in analytical method development, drug stability, and natural product characterization.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Pharmaceutics, University of Mississippi (2000-2006)
• B. Pharm, Jadavpur University (1992-1996)

Research focuses on HPLC stability-indicating methods, drug-excipient interactions, and formulation development for curcumin, black cohosh, and antimalarials. His work spans solid/semisolid dosage forms, bioadhesive films, and molecular modeling. Active in professional leadership roles including AACP Pharmaceutics Section Chair and AAPS MSE Ambassador Program Chair.

Awarded over 15 grants and travel awards including multiple Pangborn Travel Awards and University of Mississippi fellowships. Published 20+ peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with presentations at AACP and AAPS national meetings.

Labs: Directs pharmaceutical analysis and formulation laboratories at NDMU. Advises on interdisciplinary projects integrating preformulation, stability, and drug delivery systems.