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Dr. Jerry Nesamony is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Toledo's College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. He serves as Director of both the B.S.P.S. Pharmaceutics Program and the M.S.P.S. Industrial Pharmacy Program, demonstrating leadership in pharmaceutical education and research.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from University of Louisiana, Monroe (2005)
- M.Pharm. from University of Kerala, India (2000)
- B.Pharm. from University of Kerala, India (1998)
Dr. Nesamony's research focuses on advanced drug delivery systems, with particular expertise in nanostructured and polymer-based formulations for various administration routes. His work spans oral, parenteral, and pulmonary delivery of challenging therapeutic agents including antibiotics, proteins, anti-cancer drugs, and natural product extracts. A significant portion of his recent work integrates artificial intelligence with pharmaceutical compounding practices, developing computational support systems for aseptic technique monitoring and material selection. His research also encompasses solid-state characterization of active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients, contributing to fundamental understanding of pharmaceutical materials science.
His publication record shows a consistent trajectory of innovation in pharmaceutical sciences, with over 29 publications between 2002-2024. His work demonstrates increasing focus on computational approaches to pharmaceutical problems, with several publications related to AI applications in drug delivery and compounding. The research spans multiple drug delivery modalities including nanoparticles, lipids, polymers, and hydrogels, with applications in cancer therapy, ocular delivery, pulmonary delivery, and antimicrobial treatments.
Dr. Nesamony has received notable research funding including:
- National Science Foundation ICORPS award (2017) for "Enabling Computational Systems to Deliver Proper Injectable Treatments to Patients" ($50,000)
- University of Toledo Rocket Fuel Fund award (2018) for "Developing a prototype of a computational software system for delivering proper injectable treatments" ($34,000)
With a career progression from Assistant Professor at Appalachian College of Pharmacy (2005) to his current Professor position at the University of Toledo (since 2020), Dr. Nesamony has established himself as a significant contributor to pharmaceutical sciences. His work bridges traditional pharmaceutical formulation with cutting-edge computational approaches, positioning him at the forefront of innovation in drug delivery systems.
