Pharmaceutical Technology
Advancing healthcare through innovative pharmaceutical research, drug development, and manufacturing technologies
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology
The Department of Pharmaceutical Technology at SVHEC bridges the gap between pharmacy and engineering, focusing on drug development, pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory affairs. Our program prepares students for careers in pharmaceutical industries, research organizations, and regulatory agencies.
About the Department
The Department of Pharmaceutical Technology was established in 2016 to meet the growing demand for pharmaceutical engineers in the drug industry. Our program uniquely combines engineering principles with pharmaceutical sciences, covering drug formulation, manufacturing processes, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and biotechnology applications in pharmaceuticals.
Vision
"To be a leading department in pharmaceutical technology education, producing innovative professionals who can drive advancements in drug development, manufacturing, and healthcare delivery."
Mission
- Provide quality education in pharmaceutical technology with emphasis on industry practices
- Foster research and innovation in drug development and pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Develop industry-ready professionals with strong technical and regulatory knowledge
- Contribute to society through safe, effective, and accessible pharmaceutical products
4 Years
Program Duration
60
Annual Intake
85%+
Placement Rate
AICTE
Approved
Academic Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge in pharmaceutical technology, combining engineering principles with pharmaceutical sciences and industry practices.
Year-wise Course Structure
First Year - Foundation
- Engineering Mathematics - I & II
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Chemistry
- Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Programming for Problem Solving
- Engineering Graphics
- English Communication
- Environmental Science
Second Year - Chemical & Pharmaceutical Fundamentals
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Pharmaceutical Mathematics
- Engineering Mathematics - III
Third Year - Core Pharmaceutical Technology
- Pharmaceutical Unit Operations
- Drug Delivery Systems
- Pharmaceutical Quality Control
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Process Equipment Design
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Regulatory Affairs
- Industrial Pharmacy
Fourth Year - Advanced & Specialization
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Pharmaceutical Project Management
- Novel Drug Delivery Systems
- Pharmaceutical Economics
- Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
- Major Project
- Industrial Training
- Professional Electives
Our Faculty Team
Our department features faculty members with expertise in pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, and pharmaceutical technology.
Dr. Ramesh Chandra
Head of Department & Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Technology, ICT Mumbai
Experience: 19+ years in teaching and research
Specialization: Drug Delivery Systems, Nanotechnology
Publications: 42+ research papers in international journals
Prof. Kavitha Menon
Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Analysis, NIPER
Experience: 16+ years in academia and industry
Specialization: Quality Control, Pharmaceutical Analysis
Publications: 36+ research papers
Dr. Suresh Kumar
Associate Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Anna University
Experience: 12+ years
Specialization: Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutics
Publications: 28+ research papers
Prof. Anitha Sharma
Associate Professor
Qualification: M.Pharm, Ph.D. pursuing
Experience: 9+ years
Specialization: Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Process Development
Publications: 18+ research papers
Faculty Achievements
- Best Teacher Awards from IPA and other professional bodies
- Research grants from DBT, DST, and pharmaceutical companies
- Industry consultancy projects with major pharma companies
- Patents in drug delivery and pharmaceutical formulations
Department Facilities
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lab
Pilot-scale manufacturing equipment for tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations with GMP-compliant environment.
Quality Control Laboratory
Advanced analytical instruments including HPLC, GC-MS, UV-Vis spectrophotometer for pharmaceutical analysis.
Drug Delivery Research Lab
Specialized equipment for developing novel drug delivery systems, nanoparticles, and controlled release formulations.
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Lab
Facilities for fermentation, protein purification, and biopharmaceutical production with cell culture capabilities.
Microbiology Laboratory
Sterile environment for microbiological testing, sterility testing, and antimicrobial research.
Computer-Aided Drug Design Lab
High-performance computers with molecular modeling software for drug design and pharmaceutical informatics.
Equipment and Instruments
- Tablet Compression Machine
- Capsule Filling Machine
- Fluid Bed Dryer
- Dissolution Apparatus
- Stability Chambers
- HPLC System
- GC-MS
- FTIR Spectrophotometer
- Particle Size Analyzer
- Fermenters
Research Activities
Research Areas
Novel Drug Delivery Systems
Nanoparticles, liposomes, microspheres, and targeted drug delivery systems
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Method development, validation, and quality control of pharmaceutical products
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Biopharmaceuticals, protein drugs, vaccine development, and fermentation technology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Drug synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutical process development
Ongoing Research Projects
- Nano-drug Delivery for Cancer Treatment: DBT funded - ₹18 Lakhs
- Herbal Drug Standardization and Quality Control: AICTE funded - ₹14 Lakhs
- Sustained Release Formulations for Diabetes: Industry collaboration - ₹12 Lakhs
- Bioequivalence Studies of Generic Drugs: ICMR funded - ₹16 Lakhs
Recent Publications
- "Nanoparticle-based Drug Delivery for Targeted Cancer Therapy" - International Journal of Pharmaceutics
- "Quality Control Methods for Herbal Pharmaceuticals" - Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis
- "Development of Sustained Release Matrix Tablets" - Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy
- "Bioavailability Enhancement of Poorly Soluble Drugs" - European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Student Research Opportunities
- Final year projects in collaboration with pharmaceutical companies
- Summer research internships in drug development
- Participation in national pharmaceutical conferences
- Patent filing support for innovative formulations
Placement Statistics
Top Recruiting Companies
- Sun Pharmaceutical
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
- Cipla
- Lupin Pharmaceuticals
- Aurobindo Pharma
- Biocon
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
- Cadila Healthcare
- Alkem Laboratories
- Torrent Pharmaceuticals
- Strides Pharma
- Hetero Drugs
Job Roles
- Process Development Engineer
- Quality Control Analyst
- Quality Assurance Executive
- Production Engineer
- Research Associate
- Regulatory Affairs Executive
- Product Development Executive
- Technical Sales Representative
- Validation Engineer
- Drug Safety Associate
Placement Preparation
- Industry-specific technical training and workshops
- GMP and regulatory affairs training sessions
- Pharmaceutical industry visits and interactions
- Interview preparation with industry professionals
- Resume building with emphasis on pharmaceutical projects
- Communication skills for pharmaceutical industry requirements
Department Activities
Student Clubs and Societies
Pharmaceutical Society
Student society focusing on pharmaceutical research, drug development projects, and industry awareness programs.
Quality Control Club
Club dedicated to pharmaceutical analysis, quality testing methods, and analytical instrument training.
Biotech Research Group
Research group focusing on pharmaceutical biotechnology, fermentation processes, and biopharmaceuticals.
Drug Discovery Forum
Forum for discussing latest developments in drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, and therapeutic innovations.
Technical Events
- PHARMATECH: Annual pharmaceutical technology symposium and exhibition
- FormulateX: Drug formulation development competition
- QualityQuest: Pharmaceutical quality control and analysis competition
- BioPharm: Biotechnology and biopharmaceutical project showcase
- RegulateRight: Regulatory affairs and compliance workshop
Industry Interactions
- Industrial visits to pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities
- Guest lectures by pharmaceutical industry experts
- Internship programs with leading pharmaceutical companies
- Industry-sponsored research projects and collaborations
- Alumni mentorship programs with pharmaceutical professionals
Workshops and Training
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training programs
- Pharmaceutical validation and qualification workshops
- Regulatory affairs and drug approval process training
- Pharmaceutical analysis and method development workshops
- Drug safety and pharmacovigilance training
- Professional communication for pharmaceutical industry
Ready to Join Pharmaceutical Technology?
Advance healthcare through innovative pharmaceutical solutions. Contact our department for more information about the program and admission process.