Name: Dr. S. Sunitha Assistant Professor sunitha.s.niperhyd@gov.in 9866078442

ADDRESS, ROOM NO, EMAIL ID

Department of Medicinal Chemistry
Room No. 18
NIPER Hyderabad
Hyderabad – 500037, TS, INDIA

QUALIFICATION: (REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER)

2006- 2010
Ph.D. awarded in Pharmaceutical sciences (2010), From Univers college of Technology, Osmania University, India. Research Supervisor: Prof. Panuganti Amareshwar. Title: “Formulation and evaluation of sustained release dosage forms by microencapsulation techniques”
1999-2001
Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics) from University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana, India. [University Rank: 06].
1994-1998
Bachelor in Pharmacy (B. Pharmacy) with Distinction from University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana, India. [University Rank:10].
1991-1994
Diploma in Pharmacy from Polytechnic college for woman, Warangal, Telangana, India. [Rank: 3].

COURSES HANDLING(PHD/M.PHARM)

1. Novel Approaches for Targeted Drug Delivery
2. Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
3. Pharmaceutical Product Development – I
4. Pharmaceutical Product development-II

SPONSORED PROJECTS

1. Development of cost effective dietary supplement for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in rural and peri-urban women – [DST SEED]- 20,00,000 lakhs.
2. ̎ Design And Development Of Surgical Sutures And Catguts Coated With Curcumin Loaded Gold Nanoparticles̎- [DST-SERB]- 10,80,000

PHD STUDENTS/MASTERS STUDENTS

(Submitted, Ongoing --only No)

AWARDS / HONOURS

Received fellow ship from University Grant Commission [UGC], Govt of India, during M. Pharmacy.
Reviewer for pharmaceutics Journals.
Life member of the Indian Pharmaceutical Association(IPA).
Life member of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI)

RESEARCH AREAS/INTEREST

Nanotechnology in drug delivery
-Self nano-emulsifying drug delivery systems
-Biodegradable polymeric nanoparticle systems
-Formulation development of drug conjugated gold nanoparticles for drug delivery system (nosocomial infections)
-Lipid based (solid lipid nanoparticles, nano structured lipid carriers) drug delivery systems

Solubility enhancement technologies
-Inclusion complexation
-solid dispersions
-Nanosuspension/Nanocrystals
Formulation development of novel and conventional drug delivery systems
Drug targeting to brain via intranasal route of delivery for central nervous system
Formulation development of nutraceutical supplements for osteoporosis treatment

PUBLICATIONS / BOOK CHAPTERS

[1]. Sunitha Sampathi, Murali Mohan Reddy Devalapalli*, Hanumanth Srikanth Cheruvu , Thejaswi Yertha, Vijaya Bhaskar Veeravalli , Savithri Shivakumar “Hansen solubility parameters for assay method optimization of simvastatin, ramipril, atenolol, hydrochlorothiazide and aspirin in human plasma using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry” Journal of Separation Science,2017, Received: 05 -21 -2017; Revised: 07 -12-2017; Accepted: 07-20-2017 doi:10.1002/jssc.201700565 . [IF: 2.741].
[2]. S Sampathi*, S Gera, etal. “Formulation and Evaluation of Naringenin Nanosuspensions for Bioavailability Enhancement” American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientist [AAPS] Pharm Sci-Tech, 2017; May 22. doi: 10.1208/s12249-017-0790-5.
[3]. S Sampathi*, S Gera, S Dodoala “Role of Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery and Regenerative Therapy for Bone Diseases” Current drug delivery, 2017 ; vol, 14,. IF:2.516.
[4]. Sunitha S1*, Adinarayana K, Sravanthi Reddy P, Sonia G, Nagarjun R etal “Fabrication of Surgical Sutures Coated with Curcumin Loaded Gold Nanoparticles” Pharm Anal Acta 2017; 8(1)1-12.
[5]. Sunitha S*, Sonia Gera, Srikanth H and Ashok Z “Synthesis and evaluation of olmesartan medoxomil complex with SBE7 β-CD for enhanced dissolution and bioavailability” International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Int J Pharm Pharm Sci), 2016; 8(1) 333-343. [IF:1.0].
[6]. S Sampathi*, R Achanta, P Tiriya, S Gera, etal. “Formulation and Evaluation of Carvedilol Loaded Lactide Nanoparticles: An Appraisal to Anti-Hypertensive and Anti-Inflammatory Therapy” Advanced Science, Engineering and Medicine 2016; 8 (7), 503-514. [ An Elsevier Journal of Ingenta connect].
[7]. S.Sunitha, D. Sujatha, Kian paul Singh Antilithiatic Activity of phlorotannin rich extract of Sarghassum Wightii on Calcium Oxalate Urolithiais – In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation. International Braz J Uro. 2015; 41(3): 511–520.[ IF:2.2].
[8]. Sunitha S, Nagarajan Venkataraman, Suman Pamukuntla, Jithender BanothPandu Boini, Veerabhadra Swami and Venu Talla. “Platelet Augmentation Activity of Andrographis Paniculata Extract and Andrographolide against Cyclophosphamide Induced Thrombocytopenia in Rats”. Pharmacy & Pharmacology International Journal, 2015; 2 (4):1-6.
[9]. Thirupati Ajmeera, Sonia Gera, Sravanthi Reddy Pailla, Mallika A, Sujatha Dodoala and Sunitha Sampathi * “Enhancement of Dissolution and Bioavailability of Poorly Soluble Telmisartan: Designing modified Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complexes”. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research (JCPR), 2015; 7(10):164- 174. (IF:0.8)
[10]. S Sampathi*, S K Mankala, J Wankar and S Dodoala. “Nano emulsion based Hydrogels of Itraconazole for Transdermal Drug Delivery”, Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research (JSIR), 2015; 74(02)88- 92. (IF: 0.8).
[11]. Sunitha S Jitendra W, Thirupati Ajimera “Design, Development and Evaluation of Nanoemulsion and Nanogel of Itraconazole for Transdermal Delivery” Journal of Scientific Research in Pharmacy 2014;3(1) 6 – 11.
[12]. Sunitha.S, etal, Formulation and characterization of ambroxol hydrochloride loaded ethyl cellulose microparticles for sustained release" Journal of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (JBT), American Scientific Publishers, 2014 ; 4, 1–9. IF:1.383. [13]. S. Sunitha, W. Jitendra, D. Sujatha, M. Santhosh Kumar: Design and Evaluation of Hydrogel-Thickened Microemulsion for Topical Delivery of Minoxidil. Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences.2014;9 (4): 1- 14.IF:0.6.- 6.
[14]. S. Sunitha, K. Swetha, D. Sujatha, , P. Priyanka, Ch. Gopichand: Ethanolic extract of Aloe vera ameliorates sciatic nerve ligation induced neuropathic pain. Ancient Science of Life. 2014;33(4): 208- 215.IF:1.8.
[15]. Sampathi S, Srikanth CH1, Chaira T, V B S, Bambal RB. Correlation of invitro and in vivo plasma protein binding using ultracentrifugation and UPLC –tandem mass spectroscopy̎. Analyst, 2013; 138(20),6106- 16. (Impact factor: 4.23).
[16]. Sunitha S “Formulation and evaluation of minoxidil gels for topical applications” Journal of pharmacy research, 2014; 3 (1), 7-10. (Impact factor: 0.74).
[17]. Sunitha Sampathi, Design, development and characterization in situ gels of lomefloxacin hydrochloride for ocular drug delivery World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2014; 3( 2), 2350- 2364.
[18]. Sunitha Sampathi etal, Preparation and Evaluation of Liposome Entrapped Hydrogel Complex Systems Of Itraconazole For Enhanced Transdermal Permeation. Journal of pharmaceutical and scientific innovations 2014, 3(1), 25-29. (Impact factor: 2.234).
[19]. Sunitha S etal “Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activity of roots of Prosopis cineraria”. International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences , 2014; 3(2), 502-506 (Impact factor:0.88).
[19]. Sunitha S etal “Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activity of roots of Prosopis cineraria”. International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences , 2014; 3(2), 502-506 (Impact factor:0.88).
[20]. Sunitha. S etal Antimicrobial Activity Of Roots Of Cocculus Hirsutus By Agar Plate Diffusion Method International Journal of Phytopharmacology. 2014; 5(4), 320-322. (Impact factor:0.69).
[21]. Sunitha. S etal Antimicrobial Activity Of Stem Bark Of Medicago Sativa By Agar Well Diffusion Method International Journal of Biological & Pharmaceutical Research. 2014; 5(6): 479-481. (Impact factor:0.39).
[22]. Sunitha. S etal Prepartion and invitro evaluation of buclizine oral thin film strips, International journal of pharmacy and Industrial Research ,04(02),2014,63-68. (Impact factor:1.11).
[23]. Sunitha. S et al Synergistic antihyperglycemic,antihyperlipidemicand antioxidant effects of momordica charantia and metformin in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats World journal of pharmaceutical research, 2014;3(4).
[24]. Sunitha S etal “Formulation of transdermal Patch by factorial design in management of hypertension: In vitro, ex vivo and in vivo skin irritation evaluation. International Journal Pharmacy and Industrial Research, 2012; 4(2): 429-439. (Impact factor:3.056).
[25]. Sunitha S, Amareshwar P. et al. Study on Effect of Solvents and Non-Solvents on the Release of Ondansetron from Microspheres Prepared By Various Coacervation Phase Separation Techniques. International journal of pharma. Research and development (IJPRD) 2010; 2(3):1-13. (Impact factor:0.19).
[26]. Sunitha S, Amareshwar P. et al. Preparation and Characterization of Ondansetron Hydrochloride Microspheres Using Various Cellulose Polymers. International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research 2010; 2(2):44-9. ICV– 4.70 . (Impact factor:4.237).
[27]. Sunitha S, Amareshwar P. et al. Study on Effect of Solvents and Nonsolvents on the Release of Drug from Microcapsules Prepared By Various Coacervation Phase Separation Techniques. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010; 2(3):95-100. Impact- 1.1 (SCImago, SJR 2011).
[28]. Sunitha S, Amareshwar P et al. A study on the effect of different cellulose polymers on release rate from tramadol loaded microspheres prepared by emulsion solvent evaporation method. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research,2010; 3( 4):35-39. Impact- 0.7 (SCImago, SJR 2011).
[29]. Sunitha S, Amareshwar P, Chakravati P et al. Study on the effect of polymers on the release rate of drug from ciprofloxacin hydrochloride microspheres. International journal of Pharma informa. IJPI Nov issue 2010; 1(1)1-8.
[30]. Sunitha S.* , Amareshwar P. Santhosh Kumar M., Chakravarti P . Preparation and evaluation of tramadol hydrochloride microspheres by coacervation phase separation techniques using various solvents and non-solvents. Journal of Global Pharma Technology. April 2011; 3(4):33‐41.
[31]. Sunitha S Mamatha T Prabakar K Madhusudan Rao Y and Kishan V “Preparation and Invitro Evaluation of Antibiotic Drug Immunoconjugates” International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Nanotechnology 2008; 1(3):160-6.
BOOK CHAPTERS:
1. As author written 8 chapters in Drug Technology MSc course in the course “MANUFACTURE OF BULK DRUGS” run by Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open University in the year 2004.[enclosed the letter and contributors page]
2. Sunitha S *, Rakesh Amancha, Vijay Kumar B, Thirupathi Ajimera, Sujatha Doddala “Statistical Design and Evaluation of Darunavir Self nano-emulsifying Drug Delivery System”, Nanosci tech, 2014, .Mac Grill book chapter.[attached a copy]
3. Sunitha Sampathi and Nagarjun Rangaraj A book chapter on “Nanogels for Brain Targeting: Introduction, Formulation Aspects, and Applications”
in the text book of “Nanocarriers for Brain Targeting Principles and Applications” 2018, Apple academic Press and distributed by CRC press,Taylor and Francis group

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Placement officer –From 2011 to 2013.
Sport In-charge – From 2013 to 2017.
Hostel committee member – From 2011 to 2013.

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