Professor




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Professional Summary

Distinguished academic leader, researcher, thinker and policy contributor with more than 23 years of experience in higher education and pharmaceutical sciences. Proven expertise in pharmacology, pharmacy practice, and healthcare policy formulation. Experienced in academic administration, research supervision, national advisory committees, and public health advocacy. Recognized for public speaking, popular writings, impactful contributions to NEP-2020 implementation, drug policy reforms, and pharmacy education development in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.

Qualifications & Specializations

Ph.D. (Pharmacology) – University of Kashmir (2011)

M.Pharm. (Pharmacology) – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (Distinct. 1999)

B.Pharm. – Bangalore University; Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy, Bangalore (1995)

Research Interests: Drug Utilization Evaluation, Pharmacovigilance, Pharmaceutical Policies, Hospital & Community Pharmacy, Universal Health Coverage, Rational Drug Use, Pharmaco-economics, Diabetes, PCOS, Higher Education Policy, Lifestyle Medicine.

Career Highlights

• Director, Directorate of Lifelong Learning, University of Kashmir (2025–present)

• Director, Centre for Career Planning & Counselling (2021–2024)

• Coordinator, UGC-HRDC, University of Kashmir (2016–2021)

• Coordinator, Academic & Administrative Audit, University of Kashmir (2024–present)

• Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir (2019–present)

• Associate & Assistant Professor, University of Kashmir (2002–2019)

• Drug Control Officer, Drug & Food Control Organization, J&K (1999–2002)

  • Lecturer in Pharmacy, Rose Polytechnic, Srinagar (1995-1997)

Research & Academic Contributions

• 51 research papers published; 48 conference presentations; 125 popular articles in print media.

• 6 national/international Best Paper Awards (2013–2024).

• 200+ invited extension lectures on pharmacology, drug policy, health coverage, and higher education reforms.

• Peer reviewer for Indian Journal of Pharmacology and other top-tier national and international journals; Editorial board member for multiple national/international publications.

• Guided numerous Ph.D. and M.Pharm. scholars in pharmacology, pharmacy practice, and policy research.

Policy, Advisory & Committee Roles

• Member, UG and PG Curriculum Committee, Pharmacy Council of India.

• Adviser, Price Monitoring & Resource Unit (PMRU), DFCO, J&K.

• Member Expert Committee, Antibiotic Utilization, ICMR, New Delhi.

  • Member Expert Committee, Pan-India Multicentric ICMR-PCOS Cohort Study Phase-II, ICMR.

• NAAC Peer Team Member-Coordinator (National Level Accreditation).

• Member, Research Ethics Committees of SKIMS, GMC Srinagar, GMC Baramulla, RRIUM, Srinagar and University of Kashmir.

• Contributor to policy frameworks: J&K Drug Policy, Medicines Procurement and Management Policy for Tertiary Care Hospitals, Universal Health Coverage Policy, NEP-2020 implementation, and Pharmaceutical Care Services. 

Awards & Recognition

• Award of Excellence, National Pharma Summit (2024).

• Multiple Best Paper Awards in pharmacy practice, drug utilization, and public health research.

• National Coordinator & State Branch President, Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI). Received Best Emerging State Branch Award for APTI, J&K during APTICON-2024.

• WHO-SEARO, ISOP & ICIUM International Travel Grants. 

Outreach & Capacity Building

• Designed and launched PG Programme in Pharmacy Practice at University of Kashmir (2009).

• Led faculty development programmes at UGC-HRDC, UOK, civil service/NEET coaching, career counselling, and recruitment drives at CCPC, University of Kashmir.

• Organised national conferences, workshops, and technical sessions in pharmaceutical sciences and higher education.

• Delivered more than 200 policy-oriented lectures to healthcare professionals, regulators, and academic leaders. 

Selected Initiatives & Impact

  • Initiated pharmacovigilance and pharmacy practice related activities in major hospitals of J&K.
  • Drafted Medicines Procurement and Management Policy for tertiary care hospitals.
  • Drafted Universal Health Coverage Policy for the UT of Jammu and Kashmir
  • Drafted premier Drug Policy for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir
  • Drafted policies for Credit Transfer and Student Mobility in accordance with NEP-2020 for the University of Kashmir besides policy for implementation of NEP-2020.
  • Co-developed University of Kashmir’s NEP-2020 curriculum reform plan.
  • Led academic audits improving institutional ranking and NAAC accreditation scores.
  • Mentored policy development for continuous internal assessment, MOOCs integration, and apprenticeship-embedded degree programmes.