DR. J. ASHOK KUMAR
CARRICULAM VITAE
Permanent Address
S/o. Mr. G.Janakiraman
5/91-15, Sasthapuram
Ashesham
Mannargudi
Thiruvarur Dist– 614 001.
Tamil Nadu, India
Present Address
Lecturer
Pharmaceutical Technology
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia-56000
Mobile : 011-23435626
Email: akpharm@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To pursue a challenging career with commitment and dedication where I can explore my skill
of experience to grow professionally in the challenging and creative environment.
ACHEIEVEMENT
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Total Experience: 7+ Years (Academic and Research)
Published papers in International and National Journals: 13 Nos.
M. Pharm Project Guided : 10 Nos
Attended / Presented papers in International and National Conferences: 15 Nos.
As a reviewer for the Journals
1. International Journal of Research and Pharmaceutical Sciences
2. Journal of Developmental Biology & Tissue engineering ( External Reviewer)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Degree
Subject(s)
Ph. D
Pharmacy
(Pharmaceutics)
M. Pharm
Pharmaceutics
B. Pharm
Pharmaceutical
Sciences
D. Pharm
Pharmacy
University
PRIST
UniversityThanjavur
SASTRA
UniversityThanjavur
The TN. Dr.
M.G.R Medical
University,
Tamil Nadu
Directorate of
Medical
Education,
Madras
Period of Study
Division
2010-2013
Commended
2006-2008
First class
with
Distinction
2001 – 2004
First class
1997-1999
First class
Ph.D in Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics):
Research Topic: Design and Evaluation of Sustained Release Formulations of Nano Carvedilol
Research Area: Nanotechnology
Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics):
Research Topic: Formulation and Evaluation
Hydrochlorothiazide combination as tablets
of
Olmesartan
Medoxomil
Research Area: Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy:
Research Topic: Standardization of Essential oils of Genus “Jasminum”.
Research Area: Pharmacognosy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Working as Lecturer in Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in UCSI University,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from April 2015 to till date
 Worked as Research Associate in Formulation Research & Development Department
in apex laboratories Private Limited, Chennai from March 2013 to April 2015
 Worked as Assistant Professor cum Research scholar in Faculty of Pharmacy, PRIST
University, Thanjavur, from September 2008 to July 2012
 Worked as Lecturer in S.Chaavan College of Pharmacy, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh,
from May 2008 to September 2008
RESEARCH AREA
 Nanotechnology
 Sustained release tablets
 Topical products (Cream, Ointment and gel)
 Microspheres
 Transdermal drug delivery system
 Drug transport studies
 In situ gel eye drops
 Analytical method development and validation
 Pharmacokinetics
and
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
 Literature Survey, Preformulation studies, Formulation development and stability
studies in lab scale batches in coordination with other departments.
 Capable in developing formulations in dosage forms like Tablets, Oral liquids,
Creams, Ointments Gels and Eye drops etc.
 Handling theory classes and conducting practical sessions of Pharmaceutical
technology I&II, Physical pharmacy I&II and Dosage form design for B.Pharm
 Handling theory classes and conducting practical sessions of Advances in
Pharmaceutics for M.Pharm
 Handling theory classes and conducting practical sessions of Industrial Pharmacy for
M.Pharm
 Handling theory classes and conducting practical sessions of Designing of dosage
forms for M.Pharm
 Handling theory classes of Novel drug delivery system and IPR for M.Pharm
 Guiding projects to M.Pharmacy Students
 Designing new Practical experiment as per M.Pharmacy syllabus
TECHNIQUES KNOWN
 Pharmaceutics: Campbell electronic 6 basket USP Dissolution apparatus and 9
station rotary tablet punching machine
 Analytical Chemistry: UV, HPLC, FT-IR and Particle size analyzer
 Phyto-chemistry: Extraction of Active Ingredient
 Pharmacy Software: Shelf life prediction (NOVA LIMS)
PROFESSIONAL AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 Acted as a camp Officer for handled PRIST University examination at Pune in 2010
 Worked as area sales officer in Modi Mundi Pharma (Delhi) placed at Thanjavur,
from December 2004 to April 2006
 Participated in various cultural activities at inter and intra college level.
 Acted as the Chairman for cultural program at KM college of pharmacy, Madurai in
2003
 Attended personality development camp at KM college of pharmacy, Madurai in 2004
MEMBERSHIP
Council: Registered Pharmacist with the Tamil Nadu Pharmacy council, India
(Reg. No. 13093 A1)
Association: Association of pharmacy teachers of India (APTI, http://www.aptiindia.org/)
Period: Life (Reg. No. TN/LM-432)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth
: 15.06.1979
Sex
: Male
Nationality
: Indian
Marital Status
: Married with one children
Languages Known
: English, Tamil
Passport Number
: H7966569
REFERENCES
Dr. V. GOPAL
Principal,
College of Pharmacy
Mother Thereasa Insitute of Health Sciences,
Puducherry– 605006.
India.
Mobile : +919894832221
Email: gopalveni@yahoo.com
Dr. N.KANNAPPAN
Associate Professor,
Department of Pharmacy,
Annamalai University
Annamalainagar– 608 602.
India
Mobile : +919443878647
Email: kannappan70@yahoo.co.in
I hereby declare all the above details are true to best of my knowledge.
(J. Ashok Kumar)
Place: Mannargudi
Date:
RESEARCH PAPER PUBLISHED (NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL)
1. J. Ashok Kumar, A. Sathya, K. Senthil Kumar, Patil Sakar, S.B. Lokesh and V. Gopal
Simultaneous Estimation of Olmesartan medoxomil and Hydrochlorothiazide by RP-HPLC
method from combined dosage forms. “International Journal of Research and Pharmaceutical
Sciences” Volume-1, Issue-1, Page 24-27; 2010. (Scopus Indexed)
2. R. Sathyasundar, I. Carolin Nimila, J. Ashok Kumar, T.M. Vijaya Kumar, G. Poovi, R.
Sankar Anand. Analytical method development and validation of different marketed
Diadanosine tablet by RP-HPLC. “International Journal of Research and Pharmaceutical
Sciences” Volume-1, Issue-2, Page 205-208; 2010. (Scopus Indexed)
3. S. Prathap, S.S. Rajendran, A. Dinakar, G. Srivasa Rao, J. Ashok Kumar, C. Roosewelt.
Simultaneous determination of Gatifloxacin and Ambroxol hydrochloride from tablet dosage
form using RP-HPLC “International Journal of Research and Pharmaceutical Sciences”
Volume-1, Issue-3, Page 325-327; 2010. (Scopus Indexed)
4. J. Ashok Kumar, Nikhila Pullakandam, S. Lakshmana Prabu V. Gopal. Transdermal drug
delivery system: An overview “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and
Research” Volume-3, Issue-2, Page 49-54, July-August 2010. (Scopus Indexed)
5. Kalimuthu Panneer, Janakiraman Ashok Kumar, T.K Pavithra, N.Suresh, S.Ramkanth.
Formulation and evaluation of Glyceryl Trinitrate controlled drug delivery system
“International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology” Volume-1, Issue-3,
Page 155-160, 2010.
6. J. Ashok Kumar, T. Rekha, S. Shyamala devi, M. Kannan, A, Jaswanth, V. Gopal.
Insecticidal activity of Ethanolic extract of leaves of Annona squamosa “Jounal of chemical
and Pharmaceutical Research” Volume-2, Issue-5, Page 177-180, 2010.
7. I. Carolin Nimila, P. Balan, R. Sathiya Sundar, J. Ashok Kumar and S.Rajasekar.
Simultaneous RP-HPLC estimation of Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride and Ornidazole in tablet
dosage form “Asian journal of Research and Chemistry” Volume-4, Issue-2, Page 227-230,
February 2011.
8. J. Ashok Kumar, M. Rajesh, S. Mythiesh Kumar, T. Gririraj Kulkarni and V. Gopal.
Formulation and In vitro evaluation of Araucaria bidwilli gum based Sustain release matrix
tablets of Diclofenac sodium “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Health Care” Volume3, Issue-1, Page 15-21, 2011.
9. S. Lakshmana Prabu, T.N.K. Suriyaprakash and J. Ashok Kumar. Wastewater Treatment
Technologies: A Review “Pharma Times (Indian Pharmaceutical association)” Volume-43,
Issue-05, Page 09-13, May-2011. (Scopus indexed).
10. Sharma Vijay, Singh Lalit, saxena Pratiush and Kumar J Ashok. Formulation and
Evaluation of Mouth dissolve Tablets of Cefixime. “International Research journal of
Pharmacy”. Volume-2, Issue-5, Page 171-174, 2011.
11. Govind K Chandile, J. Ashok Kumar, Suhas M. Kakade, S. Rajasekar, Ravindra T.
Jadhav. Development and evaluation of haloperidol orally disintegrating tablets using novel
co-processed superdisintegrants. “International Journal of Research and Pharmaceutical
Sciences” Volume-2, Issue-3, Page 348-352; 2011.
12. M .Kannan, Anil dasari, M. Karthikeyan, J. Ashok Kumar and S. Rajasekar. Efect of
terminalia bellerica fruit roxb on alloxan induced diabetic related atherosclerosis on wistar
albino rats. “International Journal of Phytopharmacology”. Volume-3, Issue-1, Page 5-9;
2012.
13. Ashok Kumar. J and V. Gopal. Development and evaluation of sustained release matrix
transdermal patches of Nano Carvedilol. “International Journal of Research and
Pharmaceutical Sciences” Volume-4, Issue-2, Page 321-327; 2013. (Scopus Indexed)
CONFERENCE/SEMINAR ATTENDED
 National Seminar on Nano biogovernance - Pharmaceutical Technical Advances,
Research challenges and future direction 18&19 December 2006. Organized by
Department of Pharmaceutics, Periyar college of Pharmaceutical Sciences for girls,
Tiruchirappalli
 Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences 9th June 2007. Organized by KMCH
College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore
 “National Pharmacy week celebration and 2nd IAPST Annual national convention
2008” on 23rd November 2008 at MMC Chennai
 International conference on Photonic Nanotechnology and Computer application Feb
2009, PRIST University, Thanjavur (ICOPNAC-2009)
 International Herbal Conference 2009 , February 26th, 27th&28th at Bangalore
 60th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress 2008, December 12th to 14th New Delhi
 Jomephar 09 ,National Level Symposium on 23rd march 2009 organized by Sri Sarada
College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad
 International conference on Drug delivery 29th&30th January 2010 organized by PSG
College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore
 Role of Nanotechnology in the Development of Herbal Medicine-An update,
February10th&11th 2010. Organized by Periyar college of Pharmaceutical Sciences for
girls, Tiruchirappalli
 Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences 2010(Trips 2010) February15th&16th 2010.
Organized by Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar
 One day Seminar on advents in Advance Biotechnology September 2010. Organized
by Department of Biotechnology, PREC, Vallam, Thanjavur
 National Seminar on combating Ozone layer Depletion (COLD-2010) 16 th September
2010. Organized by Centre for Environmental Engineering, PRIST University,
Thanjavur & Department Science and Technology (New Delhi)
 Seminar cum training on “UPLC” Which was sponsored by WATERS INDIA Pvt.ltd
Bangalore (July 2010)
 International conference on “Greening food Processing sector for sustainable safe
food supply” Conducted at Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology,
Thanjavur, 30th&31st October 2010
 National Seminar on Strategies in New Drug Discovery,3rd December 2010,
Organized by Thanthai Rover college of Pharmacy, Perambalur
CONFERENCE/SEMINAR ORGANIZED
 One day Seminar on New drug invention and Reverse engineering on 22 nd May 2010
at Puducherry Campus, PRIST University
 Recent Trends in “ LC” Techniques on 29th September 2010,Thanjavur, East Campus,
PRIST University
 ICMR Sponsored workshop on “Realization of Biostatistics in Research” on 7& 8 th
October 2010 at Puducherry Campus, PRIST University