Assistant Professor,Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India
Dr. Sachin Dattram Pawar is an accomplished pharmaceutical scientist and Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE, India. With a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and extensive expertise in analytical chemistry, formulation development, and plant metabolomics, he has contributed significantly to advanced pharmaceutical research. His international exposure includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Sorbonne University, France, and prior industrial experience as a mass spectrometry specialist. He is recognized for innovative work in LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and MALDI-TOF analysis, contributing to impactful publications and patent filings, showcasing a deep commitment to scientific advancement.
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🎓 Education Background
Dr. Pawar holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2024) from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati (NIPER-G), where he investigated the pharmacokinetics of antidepressants in combination with herbal compounds. He earned his M.Pharm in Quality Assurance (2017–2019) with distinction from Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, and completed his B.Pharm from the same university in 2017. His academic journey reflects consistent excellence in pharmaceutical education and research training.
🧪 Professional Experience
Dr. Pawar has over four years of combined academic and industrial experience. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences. He worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Sorbonne University, France (2024), and served as a mass spectrometry specialist at Waters India Pvt. Ltd. (2023–2024). His earlier roles include Executive QA at Daewoong Pharmaceuticals and Ph.D. research fellowship at NIPER-G. Throughout his career, he has engaged in interdisciplinary work involving formulation, pharmacokinetics, plant metabolomics, and analytical development.
🏅 Awards and Honors
Dr. Pawar is a recipient of certificates of appreciation from the National Dope Testing Laboratory, New Delhi, and NIPER-G for his contributions to anti-doping research. He qualified the national-level GPAT (2019) with AIR 1549 and secured a Ph.D. fellowship through NIPER-JEE (2020). He also held a leadership role as General Secretary at Nanded Pharmacy College during his undergraduate years, reflecting his dedication to both academic excellence and student leadership.
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Pawar’s research centers on analytical and bioanalytical method development using hyphenated techniques like LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and MALDI-TOF. His focus areas include drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, solid lipid nanoparticles for drug delivery, endocrine-disrupting chemical analysis, and plant metabolomics using HRMS. He has published extensively on novel formulations, bioavailability enhancement, anti-doping reference standards, and natural compound profiling, with a multidisciplinary approach bridging pharmaceutical chemistry and modern analytical tools.
🧾 Conclusion
With a rapidly growing academic and research profile, Dr. Sachin D. Pawar represents a new generation of pharmaceutical scientists contributing to quality assurance, advanced drug delivery systems, and innovative analytical methodologies. His global exposure, cutting-edge expertise, and dedication to both education and research make him a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award.
📚 Top Publication Notes
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Amoxapine-Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles with Superior Preclinical Pharmacokinetics for Better Brain Delivery (2023) – ACS Chemical Neuroscience
➤ Cited by: 18 | Co-authors: Kulhari H., Kumar P., Gawali K., Murty US
➤ Highlight: Demonstrated enhanced brain targeting and delivery using SLNs with robust LC-MS/MS data.
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Synthesis and Characterization of Octopamine Sulfate, Norfenefrine Sulfate, and Etilefrine Sulfate Reference Materials (2023) – Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology
➤ Cited by: 10 | Co-authors: Kalita SJ, Vernekar P, Sethi KK, Sahu PL, Murty US
➤ Highlight: Developed vital anti-doping standards using advanced analytical techniques.
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Physicochemical Characterization and Pharmacokinetic Assessment of Bergamottin Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (2024) – Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology
➤ Cited by: 5 | Co-authors: Jat S., Singh P., Datusalia AK, Kumar P
➤ Highlight: Investigated enhanced bioavailability and delivery performance of herbal bioactives.
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Amphiphilic Dynamic Covalent Polymer Vectors of siRNA (2024) – Chemical Science
➤ Cited by: 3 | Co-authors: Trousselier P., Bessin Y., Bettache N., Ulrich S.
➤ Highlight: Showcased innovative siRNA delivery using DCP systems, reflecting interdisciplinary prowess.
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Process Development for the Total Synthesis of Carboxy Toremifene as a Standard for Anti-Doping (2022) – Drug Testing and Analysis
➤ Cited by: 11 | Co-authors: Kumar GJ, Dubey S, Murty US, Radhakrishnanand P
➤ Highlight: Pioneered synthesis and characterization of doping control metabolites.