Name of the Faculty / : / Dr.R.Vijaya
Designation / : / Assistant Professor
E-mail Address / : / ,
Date of Birth / : / 15-07-1976

FIELD OF RESEARCH

Pharmaceutical sciences, Controlled Drug delivery, Transdermal, Nanotechnology, Nanoemulsion, Vaccine delivery

Supervisor Recognition No. 2550016 (Anna University, Chennai, Faculty of Technology)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

  • Ph. D. in Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology – Bharathidasan University, Trichy, India. Topic: “Development of Delivery Systems for the Transdermal Delivery of Sertraline HCl”
  • M. Pharm –Branch:Pharmaceutical Sciences – Dr.H.S.Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Madhyapradesh, 2000.Project Title: ‘Spherical Crystallisation of Roxithromycin”
  • B. Pharm - Tamil Nadu Dr. M. G. R Medical University, Chennai, India, 1998.
  • Diploma in Educational Management – Indian Institute of Management & Technology, Chennai, 2002.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Asst.Prof., (Stage 2), UCE, BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli from August 2013.
  • Asst.Prof,UCE, BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli from August 2012.
  • Asst.Prof., AU-T, Tiruchirappalli from June 2010 to 31st July 2012
  • Lecturer, AU-T, Tiruchirappalli from August 2009 to May 2010
  • Lecturer on contract basis in AU-T, Tiruchirappalli, from August 2008 to August 2009
  • Teaching Research Associate in AU-T, Tiruchirappalli, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Technology, August 2007 to August 2008.
  • Asst.Prof. in Pallavan College of Pharmacy, Kanchipuram from March 2003 to March 2007.
  • Lecturer, Periyar College of Pharmaceutical Sciences for Girl’s (Accredited with NBA & ISO 9001: 2000 Certified). July 2002 to March 2003
  • Lecturer, Swamy Vivekananda College of Pharmacy, Tiruchengode. July 2001 to July 2002.
  • Regulatory affairs division in Madras Pharmaceuticals, July - August 1998, Chennai

PUBLICATIONS

  • Ruckmani,K.,Muneera,M.S.,Vijaya,R., Eudragit matrices for sustained release of ketorolac tromethamine: formulation and kinetics of release, Bollettino chimico farmaceutico, 2000, 139 (5), 205-208, ISSN: 0006-6648 Citation: 6 .
  • Ruckmani,K., Chitra, G., Vijaya, R. Role of clinical pharmacy in health care, The Eastern Pharmacist, XLIII(514),2000,25-28.
  • R.Vijaya and K.Ruckmani, Effect of Eudragit E100 Based Polymeric Film in the Transdermal Delivery of Sertraline HCl, Journal of Pharmacy Research, April 2011, 4(4), 1102-1104. IF: 1.09, ISSN: 0974-6943.
  • R.Vijaya, S.Thanasekaran and K.Ruckmani, Formulation of Stavudine Niosomes Using Non-Ionic Surfactants and their In-Vitro Evaluation for the Controlled Delivery to Improve the Treatment of AIDS, Areevu Getscienced – onlinejournal( April 2011.
  • R.Vijaya, D.Deepa,T.Senbagha priya and K.Ruckmani The Development and Evaluation of Transdermal Films of Amitriptyline Hydrochloride, International Journal of Pharmacy and Technology (IJPT).e ISSN 0975-766X. March 2011, 3(1), 1920-1933.
  • R.Vijaya, T.Jayaraj, C.Pratheeba, A.Anuzvi and K.Ruckmani, “Design And In-Vitro Evaluation of Hydroxy Propyl Methylcellulose Based Transdermal Films ofAmitriptyline Hyrochloride “ Journal of Pharmacy Research, June 2011, 4(6), 1748-1750. IF: 1.09.
  • Vijaya R., Ruckmani K., In vitro and In vivo characterization of the transdermal delivery of Sertraline hydrochloride Films, DARU, 19(6), 2011, 424 - 432, IF: 0.778,ISSN: 2008-2231, citation 1.
  • R.Vijaya, S.Sureshkumar, S.Umamaheswari, M.Prakash, T. Senbagapriya and A.Umamaheswari, Preparation of Amitriptyline Hydrochloride Films Using Eudragit RL 100 and Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose Polymers and their In-Vitro Evaluation for Effective Transdermal Delivery, International Journal of Life Science& Pharma Research, 2(2), Apr-Jun 2012, 7-15.
  • Vijaya R, Manjunath M. N and Umamaheswari S., Formulation and Evaluation of Transdermal Films of Anti Depressant Drug Amitriptyline Hydrochloride Using Eudragit E100, HPCand PVP Polymers, International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4(2), 2012 639-643, IF:1.59, ISSN- 0975 – 1491, citation 1.
  • Vijaya R, Uma Maheshwari S, Jaya Bharathi S, Development and In Vitro Evaluation of Eudragit E100 and PVP Based Matrix Films for the Transdermal Delivery of Repaglinide, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 2015; 3(12): 16-23.ISSN Number:2277-7695. IF: 0.324.
  • R.Vijaya, S. Suresh Kumar and S. Kamalakannan, Preparation and in Vitro Evaluation of Miconazole Nitrate Nanoemulsion Using Tween 20 As Surfactant For Effective Topical / Transdermal Delivery, Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (JCPS). ISSN: 0974-2115, Volume 8, Issue 1, January-March 2015.
  • R. Vijaya, C. Pratheeba, A. Anuzvi, V. Sanoj and J. Kumar, Study of the Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) Combinations in the Development of Transdermal Film for Amitriptyline HCl and theirInvitro Characterization, International Journal of Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Biological Sciences,Volume 5, Issue 3, July – September, 2015, PP -548 - 556. ISSN: 2249-9504, Global Impact Factor- 0.478(2012).
  • Vijaya R, Bhalamurugan G L, Preparation and In Vitro Evaluation of Hydroxy Propyl Methylcellulose Films for Transdermal Delivery of Sertraline Hydrochloride, International Journal of Research and Development in Pharmacy & Life Sciences (IJRDPL), (E-ISSN 2278–0238,P-ISSN:2393-932X)Impact Factor = 0.674(2014),ICV= 5.48, June-July 2015, 4 (4), 1673 -1678.
  • Vijaya R.* and Rajagopal R., 2015, Development And In Vitro Evaluation Of Microemulsion For Two Different Log P Compounds, World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume 4, Issue 11, 1550-1564 , SJIF Impact Factor 5.210. Research Article, ISSN 2278 – 4357
  • R.Vijaya*, G. Aswini and S. Madheshwaran. Development and In Vitro Characterization of Nanoemulsion As Adjuvant For The Administration Of Vaccine Using A Model Antigen. Int.Res.J.Pharm. 2016; 7(7): 43-49. ISSN 2230-8407.
  • Vijaya Rajendran*, Effect of niosomes in the transdermal delivery of antidepressant sertraline hydrochloride, J. of Sci. Inno. Res., 2016;5(4):138-143
  • R.Vijaya, M.R.Arunkumar, G. Elamathi, T.Senthilkumar*, A.Bhuvaneshwari, Formulation and In vitro Characterization of Coconut Oil Nano Emulsion for Efficacious Hair Cosmetics, IJRPP, special articles 2016, AnnaUniversity, pages 130 -134, ISSN 2278-2648, e ISSN 2278-2656. SJIF Impact factor 4.4 (2013)

HONORS & AWARDS

  • GATE qualified in the year Feb’1998
  • Recipient of UGC fellowship for PG
  • First prize in oral paper presentation,International conference on drug delivery, PSG College of pharmacy, Coimbatore, 29-30th January 2010.

FUNDED PROJECTS

  • Enhancing the treatment efficacy of an antidepressant by formulation as transdermal film using eudragit polymers. Fund Rs. 6000, Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology, Student Projects – 2010 -2011.
  • TEQIP II funded (Rs.10, 000/-) 2015-2016, UG project entitled “Development of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLN) Containing Methotrexate and Doxycycline for Improved Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

CONFERENCE/ PROGRAMME ORGANIZED

  • Co-convener, Exploring the research platform for pharmaceutical process and product development, (P3D’08), March 15 &16, 2008, AU–T, Trichy.
  • Co- ordinator, I – B.Tech (Pharm.Tech.) orientation programme, 05/12/2013
  • Staff coordinator, TEQIP II sponsored national level student technical symposium, 25 & 26/03/2014, organized by Association of Pharmaceutical Technology Students (APTS), Dept.of Pharm.Tech., Anna University, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli.
  • Coordinator, RSHR 2014 “Recent Strategies of Herbal Research in Life Sciences – An Experimental Approach”- 19.09.2014 & 20.09.2014, funded by DST(2.75 lakh) & TEQIP II (1lakh), Dept.of Pharm.Tech., Anna University, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli.
  • Coordinator, I – B.Tech Pharm.Tech orientation programme on 2&3 august 2016.
  • Coordinator, I – B.Tech Pharm.Tech orientation programme on 4/9/17.

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS PRESENTED / ACCEPTED FOR PRESENTATION

  • Formulation and Characterization of Coconut Oil Nano Emulsion for Efficacious Hair Cosmetics,

R.Vijaya, M.R.Arunkumar, G. Elamathi, T.Senthilkumar*, A.Bhuvaneshwari, National conference on P3D 2016, 9&10 September 2016.

  • Development and In Vitro Characterization of Nanoemulsion for The Delivery of Vaccine Using Pertussis Toxin As Model Antigen

R. Vijaya*, G.aswini and S. Madheshwaran, Poster, 67th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress. Mysore, 19-21 December 2015.

  • Prodrug Approach for Enhancement of Bioavailability,

G.Aswini* T.DeepaDharani*, Dr.K.Kavitha, R.Vijaya, RSHR 2014, 19 & 20th September 2014, Dept.of Pharm.Tech., Anna University, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli.

  • Formulation and Characterization of Nanostructured lipid Carrier Based Gel for the Effective Topical Delivery of Ibuprofen

S.Kamalakannan.,M.Javid Mohamed., C.Arunkumar., R.Vijaya, RSHR 2014, 19 & 20th September 2014, Dept.of Pharm.Tech., Anna University, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli.

  • Formulation and Evaluation of Cationic Transferosomal Gel for Transdermal Insulin Delivery

Samirudheen.M, PonmaniSelvam.K, Raju.E, R.Vijaya, RSHR 2014, 19 & 20th September 2014, Dept.of Pharm.Tech., Anna University, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli.

  • Formulation of Cationic Transferosomal Gel For Transdermal Insulin Delivery,

R.Vijaya, Ponmani Selvam.K and Raju.E*, TEQIP II sponsored national level student technical symposium, 25 & 26/03/2014, organized by Association of Pharmaceutical Technology Students (APTS), Dept.of Pharm.Tech., Anna University, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli.

  • Nanostructured Lipid Carrier as Drug Delivery System for Topical Administration and Targeted Drug Release

Vijaya R, Javid Mohamed M*, Arun kumar C, secured II place in the twenty fourth national level technical symposium select’X4(seminar on electrochemical and chemical Technology) held on 6th and 7thMarch, 2014 at Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR – CECRI), Karaikudi, India.

  • Preparation and Evaluation of Miconazole Nitrate Nanoemulsion for Effective Transdermal Delivery,

Vijaya R., Ashok Kumar K., Jaya sree P, 64th IPC, 2012, SRM University, Chennai.

  • Formulation and Evaluation of Transdermal Films of Anti Diabetic Repaglidine Using Eudragit E100 and PVP,

Vijaya R., Umamaheshwari S., Bhala murugan G. L.,64th IPC, 2012, SRM University, Chennai.

  • To study the influence of different viscosity grade hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose polymer on transdermal film property of Sertraline hydrochloride,

Vijaya R., Bhala murugan G. L*., International Congress of Pharmacy Graduates, 6th & 7th October 2012, Chettinad Health City, Kelambakkam, Chennai, Theme – Pharma Vision – Present & Future.

  • Preparation and Evaluation of Miconazole Nitrate Nanoemulsion using Tween 20 as Surfactantfor Effective Topical and Transdermal Delivery,

Vijaya R., Ashok Kumar K., Jaya sree P*, International Congress of Pharmacy Graduates, 6th & 7th October 2012, Chettinad Health City, Kelambakkam, Chennai, Theme – Pharma Vision – Present & Future.

  • R.Vijaya, M.N.Manjunath and S.Umamaheswari*, Formulation and Evaluation of

Transdermal Films of Antidepressant Drug Amitriptyline Hydrochloride Using EudragitE100 Polymer,

RABRIND-2011, 13th&14th Oct’2011, National Level Seminar On “Recent Advances in Biomedical Research on Infectious and Non-Infectious Diseases”Sponsored By DBT, CSIR, ICMR, TNSCST and Bharathidasan University, Organized by Department of Biomedical Science, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.

  • Preparation and In-vitro Evaluation of Amitriptyline Hydrochloride Films Using

EudragitRL 100 and Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose Polymers for Effective

Transdermal Delivery in the Treatment of Depression,

R.Vijaya, T. Senbagapriya and S.Suresh Kumar*, Punjap, APTI conference, oct’ 7-9,

2011.

  • Formulation Development and Evaluation of Sertraline Hydrochloride Transdermal

Film Using Polymethacrylate Polymers for the Effective Treatment of Depression,

R.Vijaya* and K.Ruckmani, PSG college of pharmacy, coimbatore, 2nd International conference on Drug Delivery, 2011, ICODD, 21st and 22nd January 2011. Sponsored by CSIR.

  • The Design, Development and Evaluation of Transdermal Films of Amitriptyline

hydrochloride,

R.Vijaya, D.Deepa and K.Ruckmani, 62ndIPC 2010, Manipal University, 17-19

Dec’2010

  • Formulation and characterization of stavudine loaded niosomes for effective treatment

of aids,

R.Vijaya*, S.Thanasekaran and K.Ruckmani, Nanorevelations-2010, National Symposium on Recent Trends in Nanoscience and Technology, Organized by The Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Anna University of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, September 9th 2010.

  • Mechanism of paroxetine Hydrochloride release from niosomes in transdermal

delivery,

R.Vijaya*, K.Lourdu Mary Saranya and K.Ruckmani, International Conference On Drug Delivery, ICODD 2010,Theme: “Emerging Innovations In Drug Delivery Technology”, PSG College Of Pharmacy, Coimbatore, 29-30th January 2010. Sponsored by DST, DBT, CSIR, ICMR,

  • Formulation, Estimation and Characterization of Glipizide Microemulsions,

SathishKumar* M, Vijaya R, Rajagopal R and Pundareega Varadan J. Anna University of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, International Conference On Drug Delivery, ICODD 2010,Theme: “Emerging Innovations In Drug Delivery Technology”, PSG College Of Pharmacy, Coimbatore, 29-30th January 2010, Sponsored by DST, DBT, CSIR, ICMR

  • Development and Characterization of Telmisartan Microemulsion,

Venkatesan J, Vijaya R, Rajagopal R And Varunkumar R, Anna University of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, International Conference On Drug Delivery, ICODD 2010,Theme: “Emerging Innovations In Drug Delivery Technology”, PSG College Of Pharmacy, Coimbatore, 29-30th January 2010, Sponsored by DST, DBT, CSIR, ICMR.

  • Formulation and evaluation of atenolol floating microsphere,

61st Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, 11 to 13 December 2009

  • Transdermal delivery of amitryptyline HCl,

R Vijaya, R Natrajan and K Ruckmani, Tamilnadu Science Conference, 9th Conference, Alagappa University, 11th To 13th Septemper 2009, Karaikudi- 630 003. ISBN– 978-93-80043-33-3.

  • Enhancement of Micromeritic properties of rifampicin by simple spherical

crystallization technique,

Puratchikody A, Ashok Kumar B and Vijaya R, GEA – NUS Pharmaceutical ProcessingResearch Laboratory, National University of Singapore, 17thto 19th December 2007.

  • Formulation and in-vitro evaluation of solid dispersion of aspirin,

R. Vijaya, IPC, 2003.

  • Development of novel drug delivery system,

Vijaya R, National seminar on biotechnology in the new millennium, February, 15th & 16th 2002, Vivekananda college of arts & sciences for women.

  • Salubrious effect of navayasam choornam and draksharishtam,

Vijaya R, IPC 1998.

CONFERENCES/SEMINAR/WORKSHOP PARTICIPATED

  1. TEQIP II sponsored workshop on fitness for healthy life organized by the placement cell and physical education, Anna University, BIT campus, Tiruchirappalli, on 26th october 2016.
  2. TEQIP II sponsored workshop on yoga for healthy life organized by the placement cell and physical education, Anna University, BIT campus, Tiruchirappalli, on 27th September 2016.
  3. TEQIP II sponsored National seminar on “De Novo Approaches In Drug Delivery System” 23& 24th August 2016, Dept.of Pharmaceutical Technology, Anna University, BIT campus, Tiruchirappalli
  4. One day workshop on Advances on rheology, 8th august, 2016 organised by Dept.of pharmaceutical technology, anna university Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli.
  5. TEQIP II Sponsored Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Nanotechnology Applications in Engineering and Technology” 06.05.2015 to 19.05.2015(14days), Dept.of Petrochemical Technology, Anna University, BIT campus, Tiruchirappalli.
  6. State level conference & rally, 23/03/2014, organized by Indian Pharmacists Association at parimalam mahal, Erode.
  7. 77th Faculty Orientation Programme at UGC academic staff college, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli from 15/11/12 to 12/12/12 for 28days.
  8. One day seminar on “Research Methodology” RM 2011. 27thAugust 2011, Organized By Centre for Research, Anna University of Technology Tiruchirappalli, Trichy.
  9. 1stSummer School on "Current Developments in Biological, Nano & Pharmaceutical Technology" from 05/04/2010 To 18/04/2010, Organised by Dept. of Pharmaceutical Technology, Anna University Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli.
  10. One Day Seminar on Ahimsa and Animal Alternatives - The Implications and Benefits of Teaching Humane Science, Organized By MGDC on The 2nd October, 2009, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620 024.
  11. The Indian Pharmaceutical Association – Education Division, II National convention of pharmacy educators, Coimbatore, 4th and 5th March 2006.
  12. 2days UGC sponsored National level technical symposium on “Pharma Innovations”, Department of Pharmaceutical Engg & Technology, School of Engg. & Technology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 05th & 06th Jan’06.
  13. 15days – AICTE sponsored staff development program, PCPSG, Trichy, 17 Nov’04 to 31 Nov’04.
  14. AICTE sponsored National seminar on technological advances in Pharmaceutical formulations and methods, Vinayaka Missions College of Pharmacy, 30th – 31st March 2004.

10.21 days UGC sponsored refresher course, Dept of pharmacy, Annamalai University, 15 Nov’02 to 5 Dec’02.

11. Workshop on medicinal plants Prospects & Challenges, Periyar College of Pharmaceutical sciences for Girl’s, 21/12/2002 & 22/12/2002.

12. Workshop on medical detailing and drugs marketing, 27th & 28th Feb’98, PCPSG,

Trichy.

13. Indian Pharmaceutical congress (IPC) – 1998, 2000, 2003.

14. Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association (IPGA) – 1998

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

  • Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) – Life, No: TN/MDS/LM/0185
  • Indian Pharmacists Association – Life, No: 0345
  • Indian Society of Technical Education (ISTE) – Life, No: LM 34365
  • Registered Pharmacist - 3443A1
  • APTI – Life member – No.TN/LM - 600

SUBJECTS HANDLED/HANDLING FROM 2009 ONWARDS

  • Physical Pharmaceutics, Physical Pharmaceutics Laboratory, Regulatory Requirements in Pharmaceutical Industries, Controlled Drug Delivery Systems, Validation and Regulatory Affairs in Pharmaceutical Industries, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Lab, Pharmaceutical Dosage Form laboratory, Mass Transfer operations, Advanced Genetic engineering, Pharmaceutical Production Management, Formulation & Analytical techniques Laboratory.

Ph.D – 1 (on going), PG – 14, UG - 23

CONTACT ADDRESS

Dr. R.Vijaya,

Assistant Professor,

Department of Pharmaceutical Technology,

Bharathidasan Institute of Technology, Anna University

Tiruchirapalli-620024, Tamilnadu, India

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