Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Ms. Sonali D. Dangat

Name of the Faculty:Ms. Sonali D. Dangat

Designation: Assistant Professor of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Email: sonalidangat1997@gmail.com,sonali.dangat@bcp.edu.in

Phone: 9136780105

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sonali-dangat-a45076210,sonali.dangat@bcp.edu.in

Teaching Fields : Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry.

Professional Overview

Pharmacognosy professional with over three years of experience in teaching undergraduate pharmacy students, delivering both theoretical instruction and hands-on practical training. Possesses a strong research background in the standardization of herbal samples using HPLC and HPTLC, along with expertise in the design, development, and evaluation of herbal nano drug delivery systems (NDDS).

Highly proficient in advanced data analysis and formulation optimization tools, including JMP, GraphPad Prism, ChemDraw, and Design-Expert. Recognized for innovative problem-solving abilities, collaborative teamwork, and a strong commitment to precision, regulatory compliance, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards. Demonstrates a keen interest in academic research, phytochemical analysis, and advanced herbal drug delivery technologies.

Academic Experience

1. Assistant Professor- Bombay College of Pharmacy, Kalina

(Part time:1st June 2022-30th May2025) (Full time: 7th July2025- Present)

Teaching Subjects:

1. Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry
2. Herbal Drug Technology.
2. Lecturer- Saraswathi Vidya Bhavan's College of Pharmacy, Dombivli

(20th Jan 2022- 31st May 2022)

Teaching Subjects:

1. Pharmacology
2. Human Anatomy and Physiology

Research articles:

1. Dangat S, Sawate K, Ghuge R, Sureshchandra ST, Narayana A, Mukne A*. Asarone and Shyobunone Content in Indian Acorus calamus Fresh Plants and Dried Rhizome Samples. Pharmacognosy Research. 2025;17(1). 10.5530/pres.20251997.
2. Sutar M*, Shiriskar J, Dangat S. Formulation of Passiflora Incarnata Effervescent Granules Using Design of Experiment.2024. 10.20959/wjpr202413-33107.
3. Sonawane AA, Shinde AA, Phalke PK, Bodke NN, Dangat SD, Vishwakarma NA, Jadhav SL. Simultaneous Estimation of Simvastatin and Labetalol in Bulk and Solid Dosage Form.2019. 10.22270/jddt.v9i2-s.2532
4. Mendhekar SY*, Dangat SD, Phalke PK, Jadhav SL, Gaikwad DD. Development and Evaluation of Cream Contains Green Tea Extract, Aloe Gel and Vitamin E: As Skin Toner. Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical sciences. 2017 Dec 1;4(12):4265-71.

Book chapter:

Mukne A, Dangat S, Shirodkar P, Sawate K. Herbs for autoimmune diseases. InRole of Herbal Medicines: Management of Lifestyle Diseases 2024 Feb 27 (pp. 361-388). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

Research Project

Title: Standardization of Herb Samples & Formulations of Selected Herb Acorus calamus

Funding Agency:Ayurvidye Trust

Role:Performed analysis and standardization work under the guidance of Dr. Alka P. Mukne.

Duration:2022-2023

M. Pharm Research Project

Title:Design, Development, and Evaluation of an Herbal SEDDS Formulation Using Fagopyrum esculentum (Buckwheat Leaf Extract) as an Antioxidant Supplement

Duration:2019-2021

B. Pharm Research Project

Title:Development and Evaluation of Cream Contains Green Tea Extract, Aloe Gel and Vitamin E: As Skin Toner.

Duration:2017–2018

Courses

1. One Week Online Certificate Course on Molecular BiologyTechniques
   Centre for Advanced Training and Research (CATR), Lucknow, U.P., India. Successfully.
   completed: 20-27 March 2025
2. Roadmap for Patent Creation
   Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (NPTEL - SWAYAM), Ministry of Education, Government of India.
   Completed: March 2025.
3. Hands-on Training on Molecular Docking
   Centre for Advanced Training and Research (CATR), Lucknow, U.P., India. January 2025.
4. Drug Delivery: Principles and Engineering
   Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, through SWAYAM Platform (NPTEL Online Certification, funded by MoE, Govt. of India).
   Completed: July-October 2024 (12-week course).
5. Research and Publication Ethics (RPE) (Course Code: nou24_ge34)
   Ministry of Education, Government of India (SWAYAM – NTA). Completed: June 2024.
6. Completed course in “Drug Regulatory Affairs” (January 2021 – March 2021).

Trainings

• Attended a demonstration of Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) instrumentation conducted by the National Facility for Biopharmaceuticals, Mumbai, on February 28, 2023.
• Completed 2 days hands-on training on “CAMAG HPTLC SYSTEM” at ANCHROM India - Specific HPTLC Applications Research Laboratory, Mumbai (2022).
• Completed training on “CAMAG HPTLC SYSTEM” at ANCHROM India - Specific HPTLC Applications Research Laboratory, Mumbai (16 October 2021).
• Participated in National Level Training cum Certification Program on “Novel Drug Delivery Techniques” organized by Vivekananda Education Society's College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, in collaboration with Zonal Championship at Mood Indigo IIT Bombay (10–14 February 2020).
• Completed one-month industrial training at “MANEESH EXPORTS (EOU)” TTC Industrial Area MIDC, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai 400703 (2018).