Sitabai Thite College of Pharmacy (B. Pharm), Shirur

Faculty Profile

Dr. Shankar Maruti Dhobale

Associate Professor

Mobile : +91 9890151509

Department : Department of Pharmaceutics

Experience : 18+ Years

Area of Interest : Novel & Targeted Drug Delivery System, Nanocomposite, Artificial Neural Network, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Education
Courses
Publications
Conferences
Patents
Awards
Membership
Books

Education

Ph.D.
Pharmaceutics
Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm.)
Pharmaceutics

Courses

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.)
Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm.)

Publications

Development and Validation of HPTLC Method for Estimation of Acyclovir in Formulation
International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Application of Planar Chromatography for Simultaneous Determination of Metformin Hydrochloride and Glimepiride
International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Formulation and Optimization of Novel Vesicular Drug Delivery System of Acyclovir Using Factorial Design
International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Development of UV-Spectrophotometric Methods and Validation for Estimation of Furosemide
World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Development and Validation of Spectrophotometric Method for Cefixime Trihydrate and Azithromycin Dihydrate
International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research.
Estimation of Lovastatin in Pharmaceutical Formulation by Area Under Curve Spectroscopic Method
Formulation and Characterization of In-situ Gel of Ondansetron Hydrochloride Dihydrate
World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Design and Optimization of In-situ Floating Gel Containing Ondansetron Hydrochloride
The Pharma Innovation.
Design and Characterization of Bi-layer Tablets Containing Simvastatin and Labetalol HCl
Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics.
RP-HPLC Method for Estimation of Dimethyl Fumarate in Bulk and Capsule
JETIR.
Enhancement of Solubility and Dissolution Rate of Saxagliptin Hydrochloride by Solid Dispersion Technique
Journal of Drug Delivery & Therapeutics.
Formulation and In-vitro Evaluation of Theophylline Sustained Release Tablet
Journal of Drug Delivery & Therapeutics.
Extraction, Characterization and Evaluation of Okara Mucilage
Journal of Drug Delivery & Therapeutics.
Method Development and Validation of Saxagliptin Hydrochloride by RP-HPLC
Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences.
Simultaneous Estimation and Validation of Meclizine Hydrochloride and Caffeine by RP-HPLC
Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences.
Design, Formulation and Evaluation of Osmotically Controlled Release Tablet of Simvastatin
Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences.
Formulation and Evaluation of Bilayer Tablet of Verapamil Hydrochloride and Ramipril
Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences.
Formulation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Tablets for Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences.
Phytochemical Screening of Diospyros Peregrina
International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences.
Review on Preparation, Evaluation and Application of Gold Nanoparticles
International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences.
Recent Approaches of Impurity Profiling in Pharmaceutical Analysis: A Systematic Review
International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences.
A Comprehensive Review on Tablet Coating in Pharmaceutical Industry
International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences.
Review on Microsponge as Advanced Particulate Drug Delivery System
International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences.
Formulation Development and Evaluation of Orodispersible Tablets of Cilnidipine
International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences.
Development and Validation RP-UFLC Method for Estimation of Brivaracetam
International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences.
Formulation, Development and Evaluation of Ticagrelor Oral Dispersible Tablet
International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology.
Formulation and Evaluation of Brucine Sulphate Transdermal Patch for Anti-Inflammatory Activity
International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology.
Formulation and Evaluation of Tablet Using Solvent Evaporation Method to Increase Solubility of Lansoprazole
International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology.
Development and Fabrication of Mesoporous Silica Loaded Nano-Gel of Ruellia Asperula Extract for Wound Healing
International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology.
Mitochondria-Targeted Nanotherapies in Aging Neurodegenerative Disorders: Emerging Prospects and Clinical Potential
Advanced Healthcare Materials.

Conferences / Training

Completed five one-month faculty training programs.
Attended more than 30 National and International Conferences, Workshops and Professional Development Programs.
Presented research paper “Formulation and Evaluation of Microsponge of Lercanidipine” at the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Healthcare Research, Modern College of Pharmacy, Nigdi, Pune, 4–5 January 2019.
Oral presentation on “Review on Polymer Nanocomposite: Cutting Edge Advances in Controlled Drug Release Mechanism” at the 2nd International Conference on Innovations in Pharmaceutical, Forensic and Life Sciences, Dattakala Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Research, Bhigwan, 26–27 February 2026.

Patents

Application No.: 202421011132 A

Title: Formulation and Evaluation of Sunscreen Stick

Publication Date: 22/03/2024
Application No.: 415500-001 A

Title: AI Based Electroactive Polymer Biosensor Device for Targeted Drug Delivery

Grant Date: 01/05/2024
Application No.: 202421069263A

Title: Development and Validation of Analytical Methods for Estimation of Anti-Diabetic Drug

Publication Date: 25/10/2024
Design No.: 437258-001 A

Title: Polarimeter

Grant Date: 14/11/2024
Application No.: 202511042934A

Title: IoT-Enabled Wearable Biosensor System for Continuous Health Monitoring and Rapid Compound Screening in Foodborne Pathogen Detection

Publication Date: 23/05/2025
Application No.: 202621011393A

Title: Development and Validation of Analytical Methods for Simultaneous Estimation of Glipizide and Metformin Hydrochloride

Publication Date: 20/03/2026
Application No.: 202621000359A

Title: Nanocrystal-Based Diclofenac Sodium Transdermal Patch

Publication Date: 20/02/2026
Design No.: 437189-001A

Title: Sensor Based Chemical Process Analyser

Grant Date: 13/11/2024

Awards & Recognition

Received 1st Prize in Poster Presentation for the paper “Formulation and Evaluation of Sustained Release Bilayer Tablet of Verapamil Hydrochloride and Ramipril using Hydrophilic Polymer” at the Indo-African International Conference, 13 September 2019.
Awarded Best Faculty of the Year 2026 by Shri Chhatrapati Shikshan Sanstha on 28 March 2026.

Professional Membership

Registered Pharmacist with Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council.
Life Member of Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA).
Life Member of Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI).
Life Member of INPHARM Association (A Young Pharmacist Group of India).

Books & Book Chapters

Pharmaceutical Engineering
TechKnowledge Publications, First Edition, August 2023.
ISBN: 978-93-5563-436-8.
Physical Pharmaceutics: A Comprehensive Guide for Pharmacy Students
Shaswat Publications, First Edition, December 2023.
ISBN: 978-93-6087-152-9.
Practical Lab Manual of Pharmaceutics-I
Deep Science Publication, 2025.
Authored book chapter “Biopolymers in Medicine” in Polymers in Modern Medicine, Part 2, published by Bentham Books.
General Pharmacy
Nirali Prakashan, First Edition, July 2026.
ISBN: 978-93-7669-044-2.
Basics of Python Programming for Pharmaceutical Sciences
Rudransh Books Pvt. Ltd., First Edition, July 2026.
ISBN: 978-81-69617-76-9.

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