Faculty Profile

Dr. Sachin N. Kothawade

Dr. Sachin N. Kothawade

Principal

Department : Department of Pharmaceutics

Qualification : M. Pharm., Ph.D.

Research Area : Pharmaceutics, Novel Drug Delivery Systems, Nanotechnology, Biomaterials, Pharmaceutical Formulation and Drug Delivery Research.


Education

  • 1. October 2022: Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences), Modern College of Pharmacy, Nigdi, Pune, affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.
  • 2. July 2005 to August 2007: Master in Pharmacy (Quality Assurance Techniques), Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune, Maharashtra.
  • 3. August 2002 to May 2005: Bachelor in Pharmacy, R.C. Patel College of Pharmacy, Shirpur, affiliated to North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra.
  • 4. August 2000 to May 2002: Diploma in Pharmacy, ARA College of Pharmacy, Dhule, affiliated to MSBTE, Mumbai.

Courses

  • NPTEL / SWAYAM Course: Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCR), conducted through SWAYAM/NPTEL under ICMR–National Institute of Epidemiology, as mandated by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Successfully completed in December 2022.

Publications

  • 1. Ahmad, I., Kothawade, S., Mim, T.J. et al. Bioactive compounds for neuroinflammation and neuropathic pain management: molecular and cellular mechanisms. Inflammopharmacol 34, 4383–4413 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10787-026-02278-3 (Impact Factor: 6.3)
  • 2. Kothawade SN, Padwal V. Letter to the Editor: DAF-FM fluorescent probe: Advancing early detection of esophagitis-to-cancer transformation through nitric oxide imaging. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(4): 115868 [DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.115868]. (Impact Factor: 2.2)
  • 3. Rane, B., Kothawade, S., & Chaure, P. (2026). Recent developments in nanofiber-mediated cancer treatment: a comprehensive review. International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, 75(5), 485–499. https://doi.org/10.1080/00914037.2025.2595489 (Impact Factor: 3.2)
  • 4. Kamble, S., Salvi, A., Patil, S., Modekar, S., & Kothawade, S. (2025). Gastroprotective potential of Dolichandrone falcata extract via modulation of oxidative stress, inflammation, and mucosal healing. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Research, 13(6), 14-21. https://doi.org/10.69857/joapr.v13i6.1503
  • 5. Kothawade, S., Padwal, V., Bhosale, S., Mhaske, P., Jedhe, R., Makhare, S., & Baheti, D. (2025). Neuroprotective potential of paddy rice: advancing nutritional and therapeutic strategies for brain health. Nutritional Neuroscience, 28(9), 1177–1196. https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415X.2025.2497036 (Impact Factor: 4.0)
  • 6. Telrandhe, U.B., Hasnain, A.N., Kothawade, S.N. et al. Recent advancement of fisetin-based nanoformulations in the management of psoriasis, Discover Nano; Volume 20, Issue 105, Year 2025, https://doi.org/10.1186/s11671-025-04298-4. (Impact Factor: 4.5)
  • 7. Sachin Kothawade, Sudarshan Singh. Recent Advancements in Stimuli-Responsive Polymeric Implants Fabricated via Additive Manufacturing: A Review, [Journal name pending]; In Press, Published online May 27, 2025. (Impact Factor: 2.8)
  • 8. Sachin Kothawade, Vijaya Padwal, Advancements in Biodegradable Polymers: Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Challenges, Current Green Chemistry; Volume 12, Issue, Year 2025, e22133461347075. (Impact Factor: 1.1)
  • 9. Kothawade S, Padwal V. Cutting-edge 3D printing in immunosensor design for early cancer detection. Microchimica Acta. 2025 Jan;192(1):42. (Impact Factor: 5.4)
  • 10. Kothawade S, Bhange M, Telange D, Padwal V. Emerging therapies and innovations in vitiligo management: a comprehensive review. Journal of Immunoassay and Immunochemistry. 2025 Jan 2;46(1):1-28. (Impact Factor: 1.2)
  • 11. Kothawade S, Bhange M, Pande VV. Advancements in Phytosomal Therapies for Liver Cancer: A Comprehensive Review. Current Cancer Drug Targets. 2024 Sep 23. (Impact Factor: 2.3)
  • 12. Kothawade S, Chakole D, Rakte A, Pande V. Formulation and Evaluation of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Loaded Antiarthritic Gel as A Targeted Drug Delivery System. African Journal of Biological Sciences. 2024; 6(1):505-514.
  • 13. Kothawade S, Chakole D, Rakte A, Pande V, Suryawanshi J. Precision drug delivery through methotrexate and tofacitinib citrate encapsulated mesoporous silica scaffold. J. Appl. Pharm. Res. 2024 Jun.30; 12(3):38-45.
  • 14. Kothawade Sachin, Bole Sandesh, Wagh Vaibhav, Pande Vishal, A Comprehensive Review on Transformative Role of Polymer in Advancing Pharmaceutical Drug Delivery System, Current Applied Polymer Science; Volume 7, Issue 1, Year 2024, e210624231184.
  • 15. Kothawade SN, Pande VV. Formulation and Evaluation of Amisulpride Loaded Intranasal Microemulsion. Indian Drugs, 2023;60(9):49-56. (Impact Factor: 1)
  • 16. Kothawade SN, Pande VV. Formulation optimization of solid dispersion of candesartan cilexetil. Asian J Pharm Res Health Care, 2023; 15:59‑63. DOI: 10.4103/ajprhc.ajprhc_104_22
  • 17. Kothawade, S. N., & V Pande, V. Development and Validation of an RP-HPLC Method for Deferiprone Estimation in Pharmaceutical Dosage Form. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 2023; 16(4), 100–103. https://doi.org/10.22159/ajpcr.2023.v16i4.47000
  • 18. Raut, K. G., S. N. Kothawade, V. V. Pande. In-Silico Design of Potent Anti-Tubercular Agents Containing Isatinylthiosemicarbazone Pharmacophore. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, 2023; 15(6), 730-741, doi:10.25004/IJPSDR.2023.150606.
  • 19. Raut, K., S. Kothawade, V. Pande. Design of Potent Anticancer Molecules Comprising Pyrazolyl-Thiazolinone Analogs Using Molecular Modelling Studies for Pharmacophore Optimization. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 2023; 16(3): 84-93, doi:10.22159/ajpcr.2023.v16i8.47665.
  • 20. Kothawade SN, Avhad SR, Rngade RB. Aloe Vera Powder as a Potent Bioenhancer: A Comprehensive Review. Int J Pharm Phytopharmacol Res. 2023;13(2):37-44. Doi: https://doi.org/10.51847/ZFFtdBFaPt
  • 21. Kothawade SN, Pande VV, Bole SS. Liposome-Encapsulated Tamoxifen Citrate: A Breakthrough Approach to Enhance Therapeutic Effectiveness. Int J Pharm Phytopharmacol Res. 2023;13(3):38-43. https://doi.org/10.51847/vqv7dbJpxc
  • 22. Kothawade SN, Pande VV, Bole SS. Current Trends and Future Directions in Nanomedicine: A Review. Int J Pharm Phytopharmacol Res. 2023;13(4):14-9. Doi: https://doi.org/10.51847/8GXFWD0Svq
  • 23. Landge VV, Kothawade SN, Kuskar SD, Albhar SN, Netane SS and Pande VV. Design and development of modified release tablet by mixed solvency assisted solid dispersion of valsartan. Int J Pharm Sci & Res, 2023; 14(6): 1000-15. doi: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.14(6).1000-15
  • 24. Kothawade SN, Pande VV. Eprosartan Mesylate Solubility Improvement Using Nanoporous Polymeric Carriers. Neuroquantology 2023; 21(1): 455-464. DOI: 10.48047/nq.2023.21.01.NQ20034
  • 25. Kothawade SN, Pande VV, Bole SS, Albhar SN, Autade KA, Sumbe RB, Raut KG, Wagh VS. A Review of Recent Approaches in Floating Systems for Drug Delivery Using Micro balloons. International Journal of Scientific Development and Research 2022; 7(12): 626-633. DOI: http://doi.one/10.1729/journal.32342
  • 26. Kothawade SN, Sumbe RB, Dhalgade MS, Palve KN, Kale SS, Waghe VL, Autade KA. A pharmacotherapeutic screening of Artemisia vulgaris whole plant: A brief review. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2023;12(1):298-302.
  • 27. Kothawade SN, Albhar SN, Sumbe RB, Autade KA, Misar PL. Promising Source of Pharmaceutical Compounds: Caesalpinia Bonduc L. International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods. 2022; 10(12): 479-487.
  • 28. Kothawade, S.; Pande, V.; Bole, S.; Autade, K.; Sumbe, R.; Albhar, S.; Raut, K. A Floating System for Drug Delivery using Microballoons. Preprints 2022, 2022120112. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202212.0112.v1
  • 29. Kothawade, S.N.; Pande, V.V.; Albhar, S.N.; Bole, S.S.; Raut, K.G.; Wagh, V.S. A High-Performance Stability-Indicating Liquid Chromatographic Novel Method for Determining Recombinant Human Erythropoietin in Bulk and Dosage Form. Preprints 2022, 2022110577 (doi: 10.20944/preprints202211.0577.v1).
  • 30. Kothawade, S.; Pande, V.; Bole, S.; Autade, K.; Sumbe, R.; Albhar, S.; Raut, K. A Floating System for Drug Delivery using Microballoons. Preprints 2022, 2022120112 (doi: 10.20944/preprints202212.0112.v1).
  • 31. SN Kothawade et al. Solid Dispersion of Candesartan Cilexetil for Solubility and Dissolution Rate Improvement. Patent Office Journal No. 04/2022, India. 202221001399 A. 28 Jan. 2022.
  • 32. SN Kothawade, PD Chaudhari. Development of Biodegradable Porous Starch Foam for Improving Oral Delivery of Eprosartan Mesylate. Journal of Advanced Scientific Research, 12, 3, 2021, 120-126.
  • 33. SN Kothawade, PD Chaudhari. Spray drying approach in preparation and characterization of solid dispersion of eprosartan. Journal of Medical Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences, 10, 3, 2021, 3035-3038.
  • 34. SN Kothawade, PD Chaudhari. A Review on application of Multifunctional Spray-Dried Excipient for New Product Development. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 7, 7, 2021, 4909-4922.
  • 35. PL Pingale, DM Shinkar, SN Kothawade. Formulation of Linseed Hydrogel-Based Floating Drug Delivery System for Gatifloxacin. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 7, 5, 2021, 1965-1974.
  • 36. Kothawade SN, Pacharne VM. Formulation and Evaluation of Liquid and Solid Self Micro Emulsifying Drug Delivery System of Eprosartan Mesylate. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. 2018 Dec 1;9(12):5333-8.
  • 37. SN Kothawade, AS Lunkad, UR Bagmar, AN Panmand Formulation and Physical Characterization of Microcrystals for Dissolution Rate Enhancement of Telmisartan BioMedRx 2013,1(2),188-194.
  • 38. Kothawade SN, Ishware A, Darekar P, Lunkad AS. Formulation and Evaluation of Sustained Release Matrix Tablet of Mefenamic Acid. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Technology. 2014 Oct 1;6(4):249.
  • 39. Kothawade SN, Pacharne VM. Formulation and Evaluation of Liquid and Solid Self Micro Emulsifying Drug Delivery System of Eprosartan Mesylate. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. 2018 Dec 1;9(12):5333-8.
  • 40. Dash RN, Habibuddin M, Sahoo A, Kothawade SN, Chaudhari MR, Mahadik KR. Factorial Approach for the development of stability indicating HPLC assay of recombinant human insulin: Application to its stability study. Current Pharmaceutical Analysis. 2013 Aug 1;9(3):318-29.
  • 41. Bagmar UR, Redasani VK, Kothawade SN. Preparation and in-vitro evaluation of loperamide hydrochloride spherical crystals by emulsion solvent diffusion technique. Int J Pharm Pharm Sci. 2013;5(2):409-13.
  • 42. Arane PM, Ghanwat DA, Boyane V, Kothawade SN, Doshi P. Preparation and in Vitro Characterization of Eprosartan Mesylate Solid Dispersions using Skimmed Milk Powder as Carrier. International Journal of Advances in Pharmaceutical Research. 2011 Dec;2(12):658-65.
  • 43. Lunkad AS, Kothawade SN, Darkunde KK, Priya B, Bagmar UR, Bhandari DS. Synthesis and Screening Antihelminitic Activity of Some Thiazole Derivatives. Int. J. Chem. Sci. 2013;11(2):1146-52.
  • 44. Kothawade SN, Deshpande ST, Lunkad AS, Dighe PA. Formulation and In-Vitro Characterization of Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Inserts. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Technology. 2013 Dec 28;5(6):311-4.
  • 45. Lunkad AS, Agrawal MR, Kothawade SN. Anthelmintic activity of Bryophyllum pinnatum. Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2016;8(1):21.
  • 46. Lunkad AS, Kothawade SN, Jadhav DV, Chaudhari PS, Bornare SP. Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity of Some New Chalcones Containing Benzofuran and Benzofuran Schiff Bases. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2015 Mar 1;8(3):276.
  • 47. Kothawade SN, Shinde PB, Agrawal MR, Aragade PD, Kamble HV. Preliminary evaluation of Dendropthoe falcata mucilage as tablet binder. International Journal of PharmTech Research. 2010;2(2):1474-6.
  • 48. Kothawade SN, Kadam NR, Aragade PD, Baheti DG. Formulation and characterization of telmisatan solid dispersions. International Journal of PharmTech Research. 2010 Nov 19;2(1):341-7.

Conferences / FDP

    Orientation / Refresher Courses / Fdps

  • 1. FDP – EFFECTIVE RESEARCH PROPOSAL AND MANUSCRIPT WRITING; GES’s Sir Dr. M. S. Gosavi College of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Nashik-5; From 23/03/2023 to 25/03/2023; Certificate date: 26/03/2023.
  • 2. FDP – Emerging Technologies: Augmenting Pharmaceutical Horizon; L J Institute of Pharmacy, L J University, Gujarat; From 20/01/2025 to 24/01/2025; Certificate date: 27/01/2025.
  • 3. FDP – Six-Days National Level Online Faculty Development Programme (e-FDP) on Smart Research for Digital Age; Sardar Patel College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad; From 07/04/2025 to 12/04/2025; Certificate date: 16/04/2025.
  • 4. Orientation – Indian Pharmaceutical Association; Date: 24/12/2011; Certificate date: 24/12/2011.
  • Workshops, Seminars And Conferences Attended / Organized

  • 1. Seminar – Attended: State Level Seminar on Formulation and Standardization of Herbal Products, sponsored by SPPU, Pune, at SND College of Pharmacy, Babhulgaon, on 24th and 25th January 2019.
  • 2. Conference – Attended: A Two Day National Conference on “Research in Academia and Pharmaceutical Industry, its Current Perspective and Future Growth” on 23rd & 24th February 2018.
  • 3. Workshops – Organized: (i) “IPR: A Key to Successful R & D Strategies”, One Day Workshop sponsored by University of Pune, organized at Sitabai Thite College of Pharmacy, Shirur on 21st January 2011; (ii) “Nanotechnology: Advances and Innovations”, One Day Workshop sponsored by University of Pune, organized at Sitabai Thite College of Pharmacy, Shirur on 20th January 2011.
  • 4. Conference – Attended: Innovation-2012 at Allard College of Pharmacy, Pune on 18th March 2012.
  • 5. Conference – Attended: APTICON-2014 at Balewadi, Pune on 28th, 29th and 30th November 2014.
  • 6. Conference – Attended: A Two Day National Conference on “Innovations in Teaching & Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” at H.S.B.P.V.T’s G.O.I.s. College of Pharmacy, Kashti, Ahmednagar, on 4th to 5th February 2016.
  • 7. Conference – Attended: SNJB PharmaCon-2022, “Global Regulatory Challenges to Seek Approvals for ANDAs, Medical Devices, Herbals and Nutraceuticals”, an International Conference organized by Shriman Sureshdada Jain College of Pharmacy, Neminagar, Chandwad, Dist. Nashik, Maharashtra, India, on 2nd to 4th December 2022.
  • 8. Conference – Attended: National Level Webinar on Best Practice of Clinical and Community Pharmacist for Better Patient Care on 23rd August 2020, organized by Ashokrao Mane College of Pharmacy, Peth Vadgaon.
  • 9. Conference – Attended: Three Days International e-Conference on “Pharmaceutical Research and Innovation to Tackle Future Health-care Arena”, organized by Gokhale Education Society’s Sir Dr. M. S. Gosavi College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Nashik-422005, held on 27th to 29th September 2021.
  • 10. Conference – Attended: Two Days National e-Conference on “COVID-19: An Opportunity to Make Transformation in Pharmacy Field”, held by SSBT’s Institute of Pharmacy on 27th–28th June 2020.
  • 11. Workshop – Attended: GUJCOST-sponsored 5 days online Faculty Development Program (e-FDP) titled “Emerging Technologies: Augmenting Pharmaceutical Horizon”, organized by L J Institute of Pharmacy, L J University, in collaboration with the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI), from 20th to 24th January 2025.
  • 12. Conference – Attended: Symposium titled “International Collaborations in Pharmacy: Present and Beyond”, organized as part of the Diamond Jubilee Year Celebrations of MCOPS, Centre for Pharmaceutical Skill Development, MAHE, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka, India.
  • 13. Conference – Attended / Poster Presented: Presented a poster on “Formulation and Evaluation of Amisulpride Loaded Intranasal Microemulsion” at the International Conference on “Advances in Pharmaceutical Science Research: Traditional to Novel Approach”, organized by Dattakala Shikshan Sanstha’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Research (For Girls), Bhigwan, on 20th & 21st February 2025.
  • 14. Workshop – Attended: 3-days National Level eFDP/eSTP on “EFFECTIVE RESEARCH PROPOSAL AND MANUSCRIPT WRITING” during Thursday, 23 to Saturday, 25 March 2023, organized by GES’s Sir Dr. M. S. Gosavi College of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Nashik-5.
  • 15. Seminar – Attended: A Two Day National Conference on “Exploring The Challenges In Pharmaceutical Chemistry For The Future”, sponsored by SPPU, Pune, at Sitabai Thite College of Pharmacy, Shirur, on 1st and 2nd February 2019.
  • 16. Seminar – Attended: One Day State Level Seminar on “RESEARCH METHODOLOGY”, conducted on 28th December 2018 at PDEA Shakarrao Ursal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research Centre, Kharadi.
  • 17. Conference / FDP – Attended: National Level Online E-FDP from 7th April 2025 to 12th April 2025, organized by Sardar Patel College of Pharmacy, Anand, Gujarat.
  • 18. Workshop / FDP – Attended: Electronics & ICT Academy, MNIT Jaipur Faculty Development Programme on Blockchain and AI in Healthcare, from 16th June to 20th June 2025.

Patents

  • 1. Registered Design: Design No. 409466-001, “Biosensor Device to Detect Breast Cancer”, granted in India. Inventors: Dr. Sachin Kothawade, Ms. Manjusha Bhange, Dr. Darshan R. Telange.
  • 2. Registered Design: Design No. 437258-001, “Polarimeter”, granted in India on 14/11/2024. Inventors: Dr. Shankar Maruti Dhobale, Dr. Gayatri Shankar Dhobale, Dr. Sachin Namdeo Kothawade, Ms. Mary Dipak Magar, Ms. Ayodhya Bayaji Khedekar, Dr. Sachin Subhash Kadam.
  • 3. Registered Design: Design No. 437189-001, “Sensor Based Chemical Process Analyser”, registered in India on 13/11/2024 under Class 24-01. Inventors/Designers: Dr. Gayatri Shankar Dhobale, Dr. Shankar Maruti Dhobale, Dr. Sachin Namdeo Kothawade, Ms. Sabale Priyanka Kundlik, Ms. Pawar Vidya Sahebrao, Dr. Jitendra Bhalachandra Kandale.
  • 4. Patent Application Publication (21) Application No. 202421064049 A, “Nanoparticle Composition of Candesartan and Salt Thereof”, filed on 24/08/2024, published on 27/09/2024 (India).
  • 5. Patent Application Publication (12) Application No. 202221001399 A, “Solid Dispersion of Candesartan Cilexetil for Solubility and Dissolution Rate Improvement”, filed on 11/01/2022, published on 28/01/2022 (India).
  • 6. Patent Application Publication (21) Application No. 202621031672 A, “Bioadhesive Herbal Sunscreen Gel Composition with Mimosa pudica Extract and Pectin”, filed on 16/03/2026, published on 22/05/2026 (India).
  • 7. Patent Application Publication (21) Application No. 202621009492 A, “A Herbal Lozenge Composition Comprising Foeniculum vulgare for the Treatment of Anaemia”, filed on 30/01/2026, published on 20/03/2026 (India).
  • 8. Patent Application Publication (21) Application No. 202521121771 A, “A Portable System for Rapid Detection of High-Risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV)”, filed on 04/12/2025, published on 23/01/2026 (India).

Awards & Grants

  • Documented academic recognition: Recognized as PG Teacher (BOS Pharmaceutics) by Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, from 12 June 2014 (Ref. No.: BUTR/Pharmacy/22/712 dated 30/06/2014).
  • Documented research grants: ₹3.15 lakh for “Targeted therapy for prostatitis using antibody-conjugated mesoporous silica nanoparticles” under DBATU-VC-RPG 2023; and ₹2 lakh for “Preparation and In-Vitro Characterization of Telmisartan Solid Dispersions” under SPPU, Pune during October 2010–October 2012.

Membership

  • 1. Lifetime member of Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India (APTI).
  • 2. Honorary Membership: Conferred Honorary Membership of the All-India Consortium of Pharmaceutical Training (AICPT) in recognition of distinguished contributions to pharmacy education and research through scholarly publications, innovative teaching, and academic leadership.

Books

    Edited Books

  • 1. Editor of the book “Advances in Polymer Nanocomposites: Design, Synthesis, and Applications”, Published by Springer Nature.
  • 2. Editor of the book “Artificial Intelligence-Driven Precision Medicine for Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Innovations and Insights in TNBC Management”, 1st Edition – July 1, 2025, Published by Elsevier (Paperback ISBN: 978-0-443-33565-5, eBook ISBN: 978-0-443-33566-2).
  • 3. Editor of the book “Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Drug Delivery, Catalysis and Sensing Applications”, Published by “Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Genthiner Str. 13, 10785 Berlin, Germany” (ISBN No. 978-3-11-133844-6).
  • 4. Editor of the book “Polymers in Modern Medicine - Part 1”, Published in 2024 (ISBN: 978-981-5274-59-2 [Print], 978-981-5274-58-5 [Online]), Published by Bentham Science Publishers, Sharjah, U.A.E. DOI: 10.2174/97898152745851240101.
  • 5. Editor of the book “Polymers in Modern Medicine - Part 2”, Published in 2024 (ISBN: 978-981-5322-38-5 [Print], 978-981-5322-37-8 [Online]), Published by Bentham Science Publishers, Sharjah, U.A.E. DOI: 10.2174/97898153223781240101.
  • 6. Editor of the book “Enzyme Inhibition in Cancer Therapy: Unlocking New Frontiers in Drug Discovery”, Published by Bentham Science Publishers, Sharjah, U.A.E.
  • Textbooks / Practical Manual

  • 1. Authored a textbook “Product Development & Technological Transfer” for M.Pharm as per PCI syllabus, co-authored with Dr. Dattatraya Shinkar and Ms. Deepali Bhandari, published by Everest Publishing House (ISBN: 978-81-983156-4-9).
  • 2. Authored a textbook of Novel Drug Delivery System as per PCI syllabus by Nirali Prakashan, Pune (ISBN No. 935451381-6).
  • 3. Authored a textbook of Pharmaceutical Engineering as per PCI syllabus by Techknowledge Publications, Pune (ISBN No. 978-93-5563-436-8).
  • 4. Authored a textbook of Pharmaceutics-I as per PCI syllabus by Nirali Prakashan, Pune (ISBN No. 9789388293297).
  • 5. Authored a practical manual of Pharmaceutics-I as per PCI syllabus by Nirali Prakashan, Pune (ISBN No. 9789386943057).
  • 6. Authored a textbook of Basics of Quality Assurance Techniques as per SPPU syllabus by Nirali Prakashan, Pune (ISBN No. 9789386353580).
  • 7. Authored a textbook of Advanced Drug Delivery System as per SPPU syllabus by Nirali Prakashan, Pune (ISBN No. 9789386353597).
  • 8. Authored a textbook of Quality Assurance Techniques as per SPPU syllabus by Nirali Prakashan, Pune (ISBN No. 9789386353580).
  • 9. Authored a textbook of Pharmaceutics-I as per SPPU syllabus by Nirali Prakashan, Pune (ISBN No. 9789386084668).
  • 10. Authored a textbook of Pharmaceutics-II as per SPPU syllabus by Nirali Prakashan, Pune (ISBN No. 9789386084669).
  • 11. Authored a textbook of Modern Dispensing Practices as per SPPU syllabus by Nirali Prakashan, Pune (ISBN No. 9789386084866).
  • 12. Authored a textbook of Physical Pharmaceutics as per SPPU syllabus by Unicorn Publications Pvt. Ltd, Pune (ISBN No. 9788193126653).

Book Chapters

  • 1. Sachin Kothawade, Prashant Patil, Sandesh Bole, Jayprakash Suryawanshi, Kunal Raut, Vaibhav Wagh. Ecological Impact of Chemical Pollution on Herbs of Medicinal Value. In: Ecotoxicity and Herbal Health, 1st Edition, Apple Academic Press, 2025, p. 28.
  • 2. Kothawade, S., Bhane, P., Hajare, R., Pande, V. (2025). Synthetic Polymer-Based Additive Manufactured Goods for Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. In: Singh, S., Mohite, P., Datta, D. (eds) Biomaterial-based Additive Manufacturing in Tissue Engineering and Regeneration. Biomaterials, Bioengineering and Sustainability, vol 7. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-96070-3_8
  • 3. Pingale, P.L., Kulkarni, S.Y., Wani, S.P., Patil, R.A., Pingale, A.P., Kothawade, S.N. (2025). Biomaterials-Based Additive Manufacturing of Veterinary Products. In: Singh, S., Mohite, P., Datta, D. (eds) Biomaterial-based Additive Manufacturing in Tissue Engineering and Regeneration. Biomaterials, Bioengineering and Sustainability, vol 7. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-96070-3_12
  • 4. Prashant B. Patil, Ganesh Sonawane, Kajal Pansare, Sachin N. Kothawade. Chapter 7 - Enhancing early detection and diagnosis using AI technologies in artificial intelligence-driven precision medicine for triple-negative breast cancer. In: Sachin N. Kothawade, Vishal V. Pande (eds), Artificial Intelligence-Driven Precision Medicine for Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Academic Press, 2026, pp. 171-185. ISBN 9780443335655. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-33565-5.00003-7
  • 5. Padwal, V., Kothawade, S., Bole, S. and Vinchurkar, K. (2025). 3D Bioprinting in Pharmaceutical Research. In: Precision 3D Printing in Pharmaceutical Sciences (eds K. Vinchurkar, S. Mane and D.K. Mishra). https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394337576.ch8
  • 6. Poonam R. Inamdar, Ashwini R. Gawade, Parixit J. Bhandurge, Prajakta V. Adsule, Padmaja S. Kore, Sachin N. Kothawade. Chapter 18 - Recent technologies for TNBC management. In: Sachin N. Kothawade, Vishal V. Pande (eds), Artificial Intelligence-Driven Precision Medicine for Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Academic Press, 2026, pp. 365-376. ISBN 9780443335655. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-33565-5.00011-6
  • 7. Sachin N. Kothawade, Sandesh S. Bole, Prashant B. Patil, Jayprakash S. Suryawanshi, Vishal V. Pande. Chapter 6 - Managing big data for TNBC research. In: Sachin N. Kothawade, Vishal V. Pande (eds), Artificial Intelligence-Driven Precision Medicine for Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Academic Press, 2026, pp. 133-168. ISBN 9780443335655. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-33565-5.00013-X
  • 8. Bhushan R. Rane, Rutuja R. Sawant, Pankaj V. Mhatre, Sachin N. Kothawade. Chapter 1 - Introduction of triple negative breast cancer and precision medicine. In: Sachin N. Kothawade, Vishal V. Pande (eds), Artificial Intelligence-Driven Precision Medicine for Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Academic Press, 2026, pp. 3-23. ISBN 9780443335655. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-33565-5.00004-9
  • 9. Popat Mohite, Gaurav Sawant, Ishlok Khadka, Dharam Gharat, Kavita Dwivedi, Sachin N. Kothawade. Chapter 16 - Advancements in immunotherapy through AI-driven approaches. In: Sachin N. Kothawade, Vishal V. Pande (eds), Artificial Intelligence-Driven Precision Medicine for Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Academic Press, 2026, pp. 337-351. ISBN 9780443335655. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-33565-5.00005-0
  • 10. Prachi Parvatikar, Ifat Fatima Hatterkihal, Pankaj Kumar Singh, Vijaylaxmi Patil, S.V. Patil, Kuldeep Vinchurkar, Hardik Rana, Sachin N. Kothawade. Chapter 17 - AI-driven prognostic and predictive modeling in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). In: Sachin N. Kothawade, Vishal V. Pande (eds), Artificial Intelligence-Driven Precision Medicine for Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Academic Press, 2026, pp. 353-363. ISBN 9780443335655. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-33565-5.00017-7
  • 11. Pooja V. Nagime, Sudarshan Singh, Sachin N. Kothawade. Chapter 8 - Predictive modeling for treatment response in TNBC. In: Sachin N. Kothawade, Vishal V. Pande (eds), Artificial Intelligence-Driven Precision Medicine for Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Academic Press, 2026, pp. 187-207. ISBN 9780443335655. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-33565-5.00018-9
  • 12. Punam B. Rane, Bhushan R. Rane, Sachin N. Kothawade, Puja P. Chaure. Chapter 4 - Fundamentals of artificial intelligence in healthcare. In: Sachin N. Kothawade, Vishal V. Pande (eds), Artificial Intelligence-Driven Precision Medicine for Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Academic Press, 2026, pp. 99-112. ISBN 9780443335655. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-33565-5.00008-6
  • 13. Ishrat Nazir, Ashish Garg, Sudarshan Singh, Sachin N. Kothawade. Chapter 2 - Understanding the molecular landscape of triple-negative breast cancer. In: Sachin N. Kothawade, Vishal V. Pande (eds), Artificial Intelligence-Driven Precision Medicine for Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Academic Press, 2026, pp. 25-41. ISBN 9780443335655. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-33565-5.00010-4
  • 14. Sachin N. Kothawade, Shreya Bhosale, Rutuja Jedhe, Priti Mhaske, Supriya Makhare. Chapter 11 - AI in targeted drug discovery for TNBC. In: Sachin N. Kothawade, Vishal V. Pande (eds), Artificial Intelligence-Driven Precision Medicine for Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Academic Press, 2026, pp. 243-267. ISBN 9780443335655. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-33565-5.00020-7
  • 15. Sarika S. Suryawanshi, Vipul M. Patil, Pratik P. Kudale, Manisha S. Nangude, Rohit Ramesh Doke, Pranali P. Patil, Ganesh Muleva, Kuldeep Vinchurkar, Sachin Namdeo Kothawade, Sachin Mendhi. Chapter 18 - Regulatory and translational challenges in biotechnology-driven drug delivery. In: Kuldeep Vinchurkar, Anilkumar Parambath, Sheetal Mane (eds), Advanced Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Drug Delivery Systems, Woodhead Publishing, 2026, pp. 511-535. ISBN 9780443406201. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-40620-1.00006-6
  • 16. Ben, K.B. et al. (2026). Pharmaceutical Formulations Using Polymer Nanocomposites. In: Kothawade, S., Pande, V., Gattani, S., Sumbe, R. (eds) Polymer Nanocomposites. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-00365-2_14
  • 17. Vinchurkar, K., Rana, H., Patel, D., Sheth, S., Kothawade, S.N. (2026). Biodegradable Polymer Nanocomposites. In: Kothawade, S., Pande, V., Gattani, S., Sumbe, R. (eds) Polymer Nanocomposites. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-00365-2_10
  • 18. Chaudhari, P.M., Mohite, M.T., Patil, B.A., Kothawade, S.N. (2026). Environmental and Safety Considerations of Polymer Nanocomposites. In: Kothawade, S., Pande, V., Gattani, S., Sumbe, R. (eds) Polymer Nanocomposites. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-00365-2_15
  • 19. Patil, A.R., Rane, B.R., Jain, A.S., Kothawade, S.N. (2026). Functional Polymer Nanocomposite. In: Kothawade, S., Pande, V., Gattani, S., Sumbe, R. (eds) Polymer Nanocomposites. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-00365-2_8
  • 20. Patil, P. et al. (2026). Types of Nanofillers and Matrices. In: Kothawade, S., Pande, V., Gattani, S., Sumbe, R. (eds) Polymer Nanocomposites. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-00365-2_2
  • 21. Thorat, D.S., Ushir, Y.V., Singh, A.K., Singh, S., Kothawade, S.N. (2026). Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites in Wastewater Treatment. In: Kothawade, S., Pande, V., Gattani, S., Sumbe, R. (eds) Polymer Nanocomposites. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-00365-2_12
  • 22. Kudekar, V.P., Rane, B.R., Jain, A.S., Kothawade, S.N. (2026). Characterization Techniques for Polymer Nanocomposites. In: Kothawade, S., Pande, V., Gattani, S., Sumbe, R. (eds) Polymer Nanocomposites. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-00365-2_5
  • 23. Panchal, U.S., Godge, G.R., Avhad, V.R., Raskar, M.A., Randhawan, B.B., Kothawade, S.N. (2026). Synthesis Methods for Polymer Nanocomposite. In: Kothawade, S., Pande, V., Gattani, S., Sumbe, R. (eds) Polymer Nanocomposites. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-00365-2_4
  • 24. Seenivasan, R. et al. (2026). Introduction to Polymer Nanocomposites. In: Kothawade, S., Pande, V., Gattani, S., Sumbe, R. (eds) Polymer Nanocomposites. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-00365-2_1
  • 25. Sachin Kothawade, Vijaya Padwal. The Use of Biomarkers in Personalized Medication for Pediatric and Geriatric Patients. In: Personalized Medication for Pediatric and Geriatric Patients, 1st Edition, Apple Academic Press, 2026, p. 14. DOI: 10.1201/9781779642295-10
  • 26. Popat Mohite, Abhijeet Puri, Sachin Kothawade, Vishal Pande, Kalyani Autade, Bhupendra G. Prajapati. Role of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics in Personalized Medication for Pediatric and Geriatric Patients. In: Personalized Medication for Pediatric and Geriatric Patients, 1st Edition, Apple Academic Press, 2026, p. 38. DOI: 10.1201/9781779642295-11
  • 27. Mohite P., Puri A., Singh S., Kothawade S., Pande V. Grafted Copolymer of Polysaccharide in the Development of Nanoparticles. In: Graft Copolymers for Biomedical and Tissue Engineering Applications. CRC Press; May 2025. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003597742-9
  • 28. Kothawade S., Sumbe R., Raut K.G., Pande V.V. Paving the Path to Discoveries and Unlocking the Secrets of N-Heterocycles. In: Paving the Path to Discoveries and Unlocking the Secrets of N-Heterocycles. Cambridge Scholar Publishing, UK; November 2024.
  • 29. Bagade O.M., Doke-Bagade P.E., Kothawade S., Amrutkar R.D. Polymeric Scaffolds in Tissue Engineering. In: Polymers in Modern Medicine (Part 1). Bentham Science Publishers; December 2024. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815274585124010007
  • 30. Patil P.B., Kothawade S., Bole S.S., Raut K.G., Pande V.V. Polymeric Coatings in Medical Devices. In: Polymers in Modern Medicine (Part 1). Bentham Science Publishers; December 2024. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815274585124010011
  • 31. Pingale P., Wani S.P., Pingale A.P., Rajput A.P., Kothawade S. Smart Polymers in Medicine. In: Polymers in Modern Medicine (Part 1). Bentham Science Publishers; December 2024. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815274585124010010
  • 32. Shirkhedkar A.A., Sumbe R.B., Autade K.A., Bankar A.A., Kothawade S. Polymer Nanotechnology in Medicine. In: Polymers in Modern Medicine (Part 1). Bentham Science Publishers; December 2024. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815274585124010006
  • 33. Chabukswar A.R., Raut K.G., Bole S.S., Kale Y.D., Jagdale S., Kothawade S. Introduction to Polymers in Modern Medicine. In: Polymers in Modern Medicine (Part 1). Bentham Science Publishers; December 2024. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815274585124010004
  • 34. Pandhare R.B., Autade K.A., Sumbe R.B., Gawade A., Kothawade S. Polymeric Biomaterials. In: Polymers in Modern Medicine (Part 1). Bentham Science Publishers; December 2024. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815274585124010005
  • 35. Pawar A.Y., Albhar S.N., Kothawade S., Sonawane D.D. Polymers in Diagnostics. In: Polymers in Modern Medicine - Part 2. Bentham Science Publishers; December 2024. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815322378124010008
  • 36. Kothawade S., Dhobale S.M., Raut K.G., Bole S.S., Patil P.B., Wakale V.S. Biopolymers in Medicine. In: Polymers in Modern Medicine - Part 2. Bentham Science Publishers; December 2024. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815322378124010006
  • 37. Kothawade S, Padwal V. Chapter 7 Biomedical applications of MSNs. In: Kothawade S, Pande V (ed.) Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles: Drug Delivery, Catalysis and Sensing Applications. Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter; 2025. p.145-168. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111338477-007
  • 38. Kothawade S, Padwal V, Kanawade P, Inamdar P. Chapter 5 Catalytic applications of MSNs. In: Kothawade S, Pande V (ed.) Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles: Drug Delivery, Catalysis and Sensing Applications. Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter; 2025. p.97-118. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111338477-005
  • 39. Rane B, Patil V, Mhatre N, Padave A, Mane N, Gavit M, Kothawade S, Jain A. Chapter 9 Recent advances in mesoporous silica nanoparticles research. In: Kothawade S, Pande V (ed.) Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles: Drug Delivery, Catalysis and Sensing Applications. Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter; 2025. p.187-242. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111338477-009
  • 40. Sumbe R, Raut K, Gawade A, Bankar A, Autade K, Kothawade S. Chapter 2 Synthesis of mesoporous silica nanoparticles. In: Kothawade S, Pande V (ed.) Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles: Drug Delivery, Catalysis and Sensing Applications. Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter; 2025. p.23-54. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111338477-002
  • 41. Bedse A, Raut S, Tambe V, Kothawade S, Pande V. Chapter 1 Introduction to mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs). In: Kothawade S, Pande V (ed.) Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles: Drug Delivery, Catalysis and Sensing Applications. Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter; 2025. p.1-22. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111338477-001
  • 42. Patil P, Bole S, Kothawade S, Suryawanshi J, Pande V. Chapter 11 Industrial production and commercialization of MSNs. In: Kothawade S, Pande V (ed.) Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles: Drug Delivery, Catalysis and Sensing Applications. Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter; 2025. p.273-302. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111338477-011
  • 43. Kothawade S, Pande V, Shinkar D, Pingale P, Boraste S. Chapter 9 Nanocarriers in ulcerative colitis. In: Pingale P, Baboota S, Ali J (ed.) Nanocarrier Drug Delivery Systems: Therapeutic and Diagnostic Medicine. Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter; 2024. p.247-276. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111320847-009
  • 44. Kothawade SN, Chabukswar AR, Raut KG, Sumbe RB. Impact And Contributions. Paving the Path to Discoveries and Unlocking the Secrets of N-Heterocycles. 2024 Nov 15:247.
  • 45. Ashish Y. Pawar, Shubhangi N. Albhar, Sachin Namdeo Kothawade, Deepak D. Sonawane; Polymers in Diagnostics, Polymers in Modern Medicine - Part 2 (2024) 1: 111. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815322378124010008
  • 46. Sachin Namdeo Kothawade, Shankar M. Dhobale, Kunal G. Raut, Sandesh S. Bole, Prashant B. Patil, Vijaykumar S. Wakale; Biopolymers in Medicine, Polymers in Modern Medicine - Part 2 (2024) 1: 74. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815322378124010006
  • 47. Anuruddha R. Chabukswar, Kunal G. Raut, Sandesh S. Bole, Yash D. Kale, Swati Jagdale, Sachin N. Kothawade; Introduction to Polymers in Modern Medicine, Polymers in Modern Medicine (Part 1) (2024) 1: 1. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815274585124010004
  • 48. Ramdas B. Pandhare, Kalyani A. Autade, Rajashri B. Sumbe, Sachin N. Kothawade, Ashwini Gawade; Polymeric Biomaterials, Polymers in Modern Medicine (Part 1) (2024) 1: 29. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815274585124010005
  • 49. Atul A. Shirkhedkar, Rajashri B. Sumbe, Kalyani A. Autade, Sachin N. Kothawade, Amruta A. Bankar; Polymer Nanotechnology in Medicine, Polymers in Modern Medicine (Part 1) (2024) 1: 49. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815274585124010006
  • 50. Om M. Bagade, Priyanka E. Doke-Bagade, Sachin N. Kothawade, Rakesh D. Amrutkar; Polymeric Scaffolds in Tissue Engineering, Polymers in Modern Medicine (Part 1) (2024) 1: 68. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815274585124010007
  • 51. Prashant L. Pingale, Sakshi P. Wani, Anjali P. Pingale, Amarjitsing P. Rajput, Sachin N. Kothawade; Smart Polymers in Medicine, Polymers in Modern Medicine (Part 1) (2024) 1: 186. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815274585124010010
  • 52. Prashant B. Patil, Sachin N. Kothawade, Sandesh S. Bole, Kunal G. Raut, Vishal V. Pande; Polymeric Coatings in Medical Devices, Polymers in Modern Medicine (Part 1) (2024) 1: 207. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815274585124010011
  • 53. Kothawade SN, Pande VV, Suryawanshi J, Kumar A, Kumar P, Kumar A. Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable Sustainable Biomaterials. InAdvances in Sustainable Biomaterials 2024 Oct 28 (pp. 92-116). CRC Press.
  • 54. Kothawade S, Pande V, Wagh V, Autade K, Bole S, Sumbe R, Albhar S. Perspective Chapter: Pharmaceutical Drying. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.112941
  • 55. Kothawade S, Pande V, Kuskar S, Bole S, Chakole D. Fabrication of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles and Its Applications in Drug Delivery [Internet]. Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials. IntechOpen; 2023. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.112428
  • 56. Kothawade S, Wagh V, Pande V, Lunkad A. Gene Therapy Approaches in HIV Treatment [Internet]. Infectious Diseases. IntechOpen; 2024. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.112138

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