Chandan Nayak

Experience and Education

M.Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

Designation: Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy, ARKA JAIN University

 

Education and Qualification: Mr. Chandan Nayak is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the School of Pharmacy, ARKA JAIN University, Jharkhand, where he brings more than eight years of rich academic and research experience. He holds a master’s degree in Pharmaceutics from Gayatri Institute of Science and Technology, Gunupur (affiliated to BPUT, Rourkela), with an outstanding CGPA of 9.5, and a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the same institute. He is presently pursuing his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and has further expanded his academic portfolio by completing a M.Sc. in Zoology from Acharya Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh. Mr. Nayak’s primary areas of research include Nanotechnology and novel drug delivery systems (NDDS). Over the years, he has contributed extensively to pharmaceutical research and education by publishing more than 12 research and review articles in reputed national and international journals, along with multiple book chapters. He has also authored over eight books, including specialized books on NDDS, Bio pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacognosy… as per PCI syllabus for B.Pharm students. His innovative contributions are recognized through five Indian patents and two design patents from the UK and Australia. As a mentor and guide, Mr. Nayak has successfully supervised 20+ M.Pharm and 15 B.Pharm students, encouraging innovation and research excellence among budding pharmacists. He has actively participated in over 20 conferences, workshops, faculty development programs, and webinars, enhancing his academic engagement and professional development. With a strong multidisciplinary foundation in pharmacy and life sciences, Mr. Nayak continues to dedicate his efforts to advancing pharmaceutical sciences through research, innovation, and teaching, while inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals.