American Journal of Biomedical Engineering

American Journal of Biomedical Engineering provides a forum for the publication of the latest developments in biomedical engineering, and reflects the essential multidisciplinary nature of the subject. The journal publishes in-depth critical reviews, scientific papers and technical notes.


Khushwant S. Yadav

Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Biomedical Engineering

Professor, Rajeev Gandhi College of Pharmacy, Bhopal, India

Research Areas

Pharmaceutics, Drug Delivery, Nanotechnology

Education

2010Ph.D.Pharmacy, Pharmacy Department, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
2002M. Pharm.Pharmaceutics, Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Berhampur University, Orissa
1999B. Pharm.Pharmacy, SVPM's College of Pharmacy, Baramati, Pune University, Maharastra

Experience

2010-presentProfessor and HOD, Rajeev Gandhi College of Pharmacy, Bhopal
2007-2010Reader and HOD, Truba Institute of Pharmacy, Bhopal
2005-2006Visiting Lecturer, Sigma Institute of Pharmacy, Vadodara
2004-2004Research Scientist, Alembic Limited, Vadodara
2003-2004Research Executive, Claris Lifesciences, Ahemedabad

Academic Achievement

Certificate of Merit for Passing the Senior Grade-General Knowledge (National Talent Search Contest) by Central Institute of General Knowledge Learning, 1992
Certificate in appreciation of participation in leprosy eradication drive by Indian Leprosy Foundation, Bombay, 1990-91
Certificate of attending Proficiency Badge Camp, Bharat Scouts & Guides, Madras Division, 1988
Certificate of Social Service by HelpAge India, New Delhi for creating awareness and assisting in funds for care of elderly, 1988
First Prize in Scientific Session (Oral) and Second Prize in Elocution Competition during 40th National Pharmacy Week at Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Berhampur, Nov 2001
First Prize in Debate Competition and First Prize in Elocution Competition during Final Year B.Pharm, College Level Annual cultural program, SVPM's College of Pharmacy, Baramati, Pune, 1998-99
Third Prize in Elocution competition, during Final Year B.Pharm, College Level Annual cultural program, SVPM's College of Pharmacy, Baramati, Pune, 1997-98
Second Prize in Poster Presentation, 36th National Pharmacy Week at SVPM's College of Pharmacy, Baramati, Pune, Nov 1997

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  Ch. Niranjan Patra, P Katakam, K. S. Yadav and MEB Rao., Influence of some cellulose ethers on the release of propranolol hydrochloride from guar gum matrix tablets. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 66(5), 2004.636-641
[2]  A. K. Mehta, K.S.Yadav and K.K. Sawant, Nimodipine Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles: Formulation Optimization Using Factorial Design, Characterization and In Vitro Evaluation. Current Drug Delivery, 4(3), 2007.185-193
[3]  Khushwant S. Yadav and Krutika K. Sawant, Formulation Optimization of Etoposide Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles by Double Factorial Design and their Evaluation.Current Drug Delivery, 7, 2010.51-64
[4]  Khushwant S. Yadav, Krishna Chuttani, Anil K. Mishra, and Krutika K. Sawant, Long Circulating Nanoparticles of Etoposide Using PLGA-MPEG and PLGA-Pluronic Block Copolymers: Characterization, Drug-Release, Blood-Clearance, and Biodistribution Studies.Drug Development Research, 71, 2010. 228-239
[5]  Khushwant S. Yadav and Krutika K. Sawant, Modified nanoprecipitation method for preparation of cytarabine loaded PLGA nanoparticles.AAPS PharmSci Tech., 11, 2010.1456-1465
[6]  Khushwant S. Yadav, Krishna Chuttani, Anil K. Mishra, and Krutika K. Sawant, Effect of size on biodistribution and blood clearance of etoposide loaded PLGA nanoparticles.PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, 65(2),2011.131-139
[7]  Khushwant S. Yadav, Sheeba Jacob, Geetanjali Sachdeva and Krutika K. Sawant., Intracellular Delivery of Etoposide Loaded Biodegradable Nanoparticles: Cytotoxicity and Cellular Uptake Studies. Journal of Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, 11, 2011.Accepted (In Press)
[8]  Khushwant S. Yadav, S. Jacob, G. Sachdeva, K. Chuttani, A. Mishra and K K. Sawant., Long Circulating PEGylated PLGA Nanoparticles of Cytarabine for Targeting Leukemia. Journal of Microencapsulation, 2011.Accepted (In Press)
[9]  Krutika K. Sawant and Khushwant S. Yadav, Polymeric nanoparticles for treatment and diagnosis of leukemia."Clinical Nanomedicine-From Bench to Bedside". Pan Stanford Publication, USA, 2012.Accepted (In Press)