DR. NEHA BHANDARI
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

neha.kanojia@chitkarauniversity.edu.in

Expert Areas : Novel Drug Delivery Systems

Dr. Neha Bhandari, working as an Assistant Professor at Chitkara School of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, H.P since Oct, 2016 and has total experience of 6.5 years in academics and research. She is a highly enthused, self-determined and organized pharmaceutical research professional. She is also engaged in Dr Reddy’s industry Oriented Courses held in collaboration between Chitkara University and established Pharmaceutical Industries. I have 20 publications in various National/International journals of repute with 349 citations and H-index 6. I have presented/published review/research abstracts in various National/International conferences. I have attended various webinar on Covid-19 since March-June, 2020. She has published 3 book chapters. I have completed B.Pharmacy from Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, Ambala and M. Pharmacy from Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab and completed Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab in 2021. My areas of interest in research are Nanotechnology/Microtechnology based formulation development and solubility enhancement of BCS class II drugs.

  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Education
  • Service

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

  • Neha Kanojia, Neelam Sharma, Nidhi Gupta, Sukhbir Singh*. Applications of Nano- Structured Lipid Carriers: Recent Advancements and Patent Review. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry. 12(1), 2022, 638-652. ISSN: 2069-5837. (H-index: 7).
  • Neha Kanojia, Sukhbir Singh, Jitender Singh, Neelam Sharma, Ajmer Singh Grewal,Lata Rani, Komal Thapa, Sandeep Arora. Recent advancements and applications of inhalable microparticles based drug delivery systems in respiratory disorders. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry 11(3), 2021, 10099-10118. ISSN: 2069-5837. H-index: 7.
  • Sukhbir Singh, Neelam Sharma, Neha Kanojia, Gurpreet Kaur, Sandeep Arora, development and validation of uv-spectrophotometer method for analysis of fluvastatin sodium in polyethylene glycol 6000 and polyvinyl pyrollidone k30 solid dispersions. Plant Archives, 2020, 20 (Supp-1), pp. 3365-3371. ISSN: 2581-6063, H-index: 08.
  • Neha Kanojia, Sukhbir Singh, Neelam Sharma, Nidhi Gupta.Explicating the applications of Quality by Designs tools in in the optimization of nano and micro formulations, Communicated in BRIAC.
  • Neelam Sharma, Sukhbir Singh, Neha Kanojia, Ajmer Singh Grewal, Sandeep Arora. Nanotechnology: a modern contraption in cosmetics and dermatology. Applied Clinical Research, Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs, 2018, 5(2), 1-12. (Bentham science, ISSN No. 2213-476X).
  • Neelam Sharma, Komal Thapa, Ajmer Singh Grewal, Neha Kanojia, Lata Rani, , Sukhbir Singh. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic liver diseases: promising molecular drug targets and their clinical development. Current Drug Discovery Technologies, 2020, 16, 1-21. (Bentham Science, ISSN: 1875-6220, H-index: 40).
  • Sukhbir Singh, Neha Kanojia, Ikmeet Kaur Grewal, Neelam Sharma, Deep shikha, Sandeep Arora, Ajmer Singh Grewal. Transmembrane protease serine 4: an emergent diagnostic biomarker and Therapeutic drug target for cancer. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 2020, 13(7), 3449-3453. ISSN: 09743618; H-index: 14.
  • Lata Rani, Komal Thapa, Neha Kanojia, Neelam Sharma, Sukhbir Singh, Ajmer Singh Grewal, Arun Lal Srivastav, Jyotsna Kaushal. An extensive review on the consequences of chemical pesticides on human health and environment. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020, 124657. ISSN: 09596526 (Impact factor: 7.246, H-index: 173)
  • Ajmer Singh Grewal, Komal Thapa, Neha Kanojia, Neelam Sharma, Sukhbir Singh*. Natural compounds as source of aldose reductase (AR) inhibitors for the treatment of diabetic complications: a mini review. Current Drug Metabolism, 21, 1091-1116, 2020,[E-pub ahead of print]. ISSN: 18755453. (Impact factor: 2.960, H-index: 102)
  • Ajmer Singh Grewal, Neelam Sharma, Sukhbir Singh*, Neha Kanojia, Komal Thapa, Rahul Swami, Rupanshi Grover. Molecular docking guided screening of phenolic compounds from Ginkgo biloba as multi-potent anti-Alzheimer’s agents. Plant Archives, 2020, 20(Suppl. 1), 3297-3308. ISSN: 2581-6063, H-index: 08. M. Pharm Publications
  • Neha Kanojia, Loveleen Kaur, Manju Nagpal, Rajni Bala. Recent Updates on Self Micro Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems. American Journal of Pharmtech Research.2013;3(1):262-288.
  • Neha Kanuja, Loveleen Kaur, Jyoti Sharma, Rajni Bala, Manju Nagpal. Natural Polymers-Promising Potential in Drug Delivery. International Journal of Pharmtech Research.2013; 5(2):684-699.
  • Neha Kanojia, Loveleen Kaur, Manju Nagpal, Rajni Bala. Modified Excipents in Novel Drug Delivery: Need of the Day. Journal of Pharmaceutical Technology, Research and Management.2013; 1: 81-107.
  • Neha Kanuja, Manju Nagpal, Rajni Bala, Loveleen Kaur, Gitika Arora Dhingra. Fast Dissolving Tablets of Domperidone Using Natural Superdisintegrant: Formulation and Optimization. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences.2014; 5(1):914-930.
  • Neha Kanuja, Manju Nagpal, Rajni Bala, Loveleen Kaur, Gitika Arora Dhingra. Formulation Development and Optimization of Fast Dissolving Tablets of Aceclofenac Using Natural Superdisintegrant. ISRN Pharmaceutics.2014; 2014:1 to 10.

Book Chapter

  • Sukhbir Singh, Neelam Sharma, Anil Bansal, Neha Kanojia, Sheshank Sethi, Jitender Madan, and Rupinder Kaur Sodhi. Book chapter: “Apoptosis modulating
    nanochemotherapeutics in the treatment of cancer: Recent progress and advances” in Book: Clinical Perspectives and Targeted Therapies in Apoptosis Drug Discovery, Drug Delivery, and Disease Prevention. Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-12-815762-6.
  • Neelam Sharma, Sukhbir Singh, Ishrat Zahoor, Neha Kanojia and Ikmeet Kaur Grewal. Recent Advancements in Nanotechnology Based Drug Delivery Systems: Futuristic Innovative Approach for Treatment of Breast Cancer. In Book entitled “Emerging Challenges for Human Health Sustainability and Interventions in Pharmaceutical, Microbiology and Medical Sciences: Futuristic Innovative Approaches”

INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED

  • Attended National Symposium on “Advances on Drug design, Delivery and Pharmaceutical Technology” held at Chitkara University on dated 4-5 May 2012.
  • Attended National Symposium on “Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in Knowledge Era” held at Thapar University, Patiala on dated 28 September 2011.
  • Attended one day workshop on “Analaytical techniques for research in pharmacy under academia-industry interaction programme” at Maharishi Markandeshwar University, held at Mullana (Ambala) on dated 7 Dec 2012.
  • Attended two day symposium on “Advances in Drug Delivery and clinical based methodology” on dated 27-28 November 2012 held at Chitkara University.
  • Attended National conference on “Future Focus on Achieving Excellence in Pharmacy Education & Resarch” and Presented poster on potential of natural polymers in Novel Drug Delivery, Ganpati Institute of Pharmacy, Yamunanagar, (Haryana) on dated 16 February 2013.
  • Attended 2nd Annual Conference of Society of Pharmaceutical Education & Research on “Innovative Research Endeavour in Pharmaceutical Sciences for Better Patient Compliance” on dated 9 March 2013, held at Jamia Hamdard University in New Delhi.
  • Attended international conference on “Advances in pharmacological & Pharmaceutical Approaches to Drug Discovery & Clinical Development” on dated 15-16 March, 2013, held at Chitkara University.
  • Attended national conference on Inter disciplinary trends in Pharmaceutical Research on dated April 13-14 2017, held at Rayat-Bahara University, Mohali.
  • Attended national symposium on Drug Development through Natural Products on February 11, 2017 at Maharaja Agarsen School of Pharmacy.
  • Attended Indian Pharmaceutical Congress 2017 held at Chitkara University, Rajpura from 22nd -24th December 2017
  • Participated as a Member of Local Organizing Committee in the 69th IPC held at Chitkara University, Rajpura from 22nd -24th December 2017
  • Attended national seminar on Retrospection to Regulatory Regime: Indian Pharmaceutical Sector on March 9, 2018 at PCTE Group of Institutes, Ludhiana, Punjab.
Degree/Certificate Year University/Board Percentage
P.h. D 2021 Chitkara University (C.U.) 9.75
M.Pharmacy 2012-2013 Chitkara University (C.U.) 78.3
B.Pharmacy 2006-2010 Kurukshetra University (K.U.K) 67.34
10+2 (Medical Group) 2005-2006 C.B.S.E. 72
10th 2003-2004 C.B.S.E. 73.2

7 years Teaching