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Biography
Dr. Rajesh is an Associate Professor at the School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham Malaysia. He is a pharmacist by profession and specializes in pharmaceutics and drug delivery. He has many years of academic experience in both national and international universities. Prior to joining Nottingham Malaysia, he was affiliated with Monash University Malaysia. In recognition of his teaching dedication, he has been honored with multiple teaching excellence awards. He has strong connections with both local and international pharmaceutical companies and is involved in collaborative research projects.
Expertise Summary
Development of nanoformulations for chronic diseases
Topical/Transdermal Drug Delivery
Development of cosmetic/nutraceutical formulations
Development of Oral Controlled Release Drug Delivery Systems
Drug disposition and Pharmacokinetics
HPLC/UHPLC method development and validation
Teaching Summary
PHAR3032- Advanced Drug Delivery
PHAR2056- Pharmaceutics 2: Pharmaceutical Technology
PHAR1027- Pharmaceutics 1: Physicochemical Science and Medicines Design
Research Summary
Mechanism governing the influence of pharmaceutical wastes on water retention and hydraulic conductivity of clays - Co-investigator FRGS 2023.
Evaluation of Ginkgo biloba nanoformulation for improving the bioavailability of extracts .
Extemporaneous stability studies of selected pharmaceutical formulations.
Recent Publications
SWATHY, K. K., SARATH CHANDRAN, C., MUKUNDAN, MINIL, SREEJITH, K. R., SOURAV, K., JAFNA, M. C., MUKUND, ABHILA V., KAPPALLY, SHIJINA, NAIR, RAJESH SREEDHARAN and JOSEPH, JIM, 2023. Optimised neem oil-bilayer tablets: A safe, effective and stable tool for the prevention of vector-borne disease outbreaks by Aedes albopictus: Experimental Parasitology Experimental Parasitology. 251, 108550 RAJ, ALAN, DUA, KAMAL, NAIR, RAJESH SREEDHARAN, SARATH CHANDRAN, C. and ALEX, ANGEL TREASA, 2023. Transethosome: An ultra-deformable ethanolic vesicle for enhanced transdermal drug delivery: Chemistry and Physics of Lipids Chemistry and Physics of Lipids. 255, 105315 MATHEW, AM, BHUVANENDRAN, S, NAIR, RS and K RADHAKRISHNAN, A, 2023. Exploring the anti-inflammatory activities, mechanism of action and prospective drug delivery systems of tocotrienol to target neurodegenerative diseases [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations]: F1000Research F1000Research. 12(338), KK, SWATHY, C, SARATH CHANDRAN, K, SOURAV, KR, SREEJITH, MC, JAFNA, PN, SAJITH KUMAR, KAPPALLY, SHIJINA, NAIR, RAJESH SREEDHARAN and JOSEPH, JIM, 2023. Development and Characterisation of an Optimised Toothpaste of Achyranthes aspera plant extract for the Effective Protection from Dental Black Stain forming Chromogenic bacteria species: South African Journal of Botany South African Journal of Botany. 154, 46-55
Past Research
Development and evaluation of tocotrienol nanoformulations for enhanced transdermal permeation (Monash University Malaysia SEED research grant)- Principal Investigator.
Monash University Malaysia Cross-disciplinary research grant, Methotrexate Stability, Sterility and Shelf-Life in Prefilled Sample Syringe- Co-investigator.
Monash University Malaysia Pilot research grant, Linagliptin-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers: Development, Optimisation and Stability Evaluation- Co-investigator.
UCSI University Pioneer Scientist Incentive Fund, Formulation and Clinical Evaluation of natural compounds containing Skin Cleanser, Exfoliator and Toner- Principal Investigator.
UCSI University Pioneer Scientist Incentive Fund, Formulation and Clinical Evaluation of natural compounds containing Shampoo and conditioner for Anti-hair fall and Anti-dandruff effects - Co-investigator.