Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Professional Overview

Ms. Kusum Mehta is an accomplished academician serving as an Assistant Professor at the Bombay College of Pharmacy, Mumbai. She brings a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences along with a dedicated commitment to teaching, research, and institutional development. Alongside her academic responsibilities, she has actively contributed to the Placement Committee, supporting industry–academia interaction and assisting students in career planning and placement preparedness.

Research Interests and Contributions

Ms. Mehta plays an active role in academic administration and quality initiatives within the institution. As a member of the Organising Committee for the Job Market Programme (JMP), she contributed to the planning and execution of recruitment drives and student–industry engagement activities.

She has also been involved in work related to NBA accreditation criteria, supporting the alignment of academic processes, documentation, and outcomes with national quality benchmarks. Her contributions reflect a strong orientation toward continuous improvement and academic governance.

Academic and Administrative Leadership

Ms. Mehta’s research interests span Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, drug design concepts, and formulation development, with an emphasis on innovative strategies to improve therapeutic outcomes. She actively mentors undergraduate students, guiding them in laboratory work, project development, and research-based learning.

Her academic vision focuses on creating a student-centric learning environment, strengthening teaching–learning practices, and promoting quality assurance through NBA and NAAC frameworks. Through mentorship and curriculum engagement, she aims to nurture future-ready pharmacy professionals with strong scientific and ethical foundations.

Recent Publication

• A Review of the Most Significant Components of the Evaluation and Management of Primary Urethral Carcinoma
• Assessment of the Impact of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Iron Deficiency Anemia among Females of Reproductive Age Group in Urban Areas of Dehradun

Recent Publication

• Formulation and Evaluation of a Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery System (SEDDS) for Aspirin
• This project focused on enhancing solubility and dissolution characteristics of aspirin through formulation optimization and in vitro evaluation.

Societal Impact and Community Engagement

• Student Enrichment:Active involvement in mentoring, counselling, and guiding students in academic as well as co-curricular activities.
• Institutional Engagement:Contribution to organization and management of academic, cultural, and student-focused events aimed at holistic development and employability.

Innovation and Academic Initiatives

• Formulation-Based Learning: Promotion of hands-on formulation development and evaluation experiments in teaching laboratories.
• Skill Development: Encouragement of scientific writing, presentation skills, and research-oriented thinking among undergraduate pharmacy students.

Mentorship, Awards, and Recognitions

• Mentorship:Guidance of undergraduate students in laboratory work, project development, and academic progression.

Awards and Achievements:

• Winner in Carrom Competition at SGRRITS College Fest
• Runner-up in University-level Basketball Competition
• Anchoring and coordination of college-level academic and cultural events