Name: Dr. R. Nethaji
Qualification: M. Pharm., Ph. D.,
Designation: Professor& Head (Pharmaceutics)
Mobile: 9387890818
Email id: nethajijkkncp32@gmail.com
Educational details:
B.Pharm.: JKK Nataraja College of Pharmacy, Komarapalayam (1995)
M.Pharm.: KM College of Pharmacy, Madurai (1997)
Ph. D. : Vinayaka Missions University, Salem (2012)
Professional experience: 25 years
Date of Joining: 01.06.2009
Area of research:
Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology
Controlled release dosage form design by Microencapsulation technique
Formulation and development of Transdermal Drug Delivery System
Statistical-based novel drug delivery system
Total publications: 44
Researchpublications: 37(Corresponding author – 19 & Co-author – 18)
Cristy.S.Joseph, Vimal.K R, Nethaji Ramalingam, BabuGanesan.A concise review of the scope, therapeutic and cosmetic applications, and the future of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications, Volume 6, Issue 6 Nov-Dec 2021, pp: 685-692.
FathimaThahsin T, Vimal.K R, Nethaji Ramalingam, BabuGanesan. Misuse of prescription and the over the counter medicines, A Literature Review. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications, Volume 6, Issue 6 Nov-Dec 2021, pp: 456-461.
Anagha A, Niyuktha S, Vimal.K R, Nethaji Ramalingam, BabuGanesan. A Review on dissolvable microneedle patches to enable increased access to vaccines against Sars-Cov-2 and future pandemic outbreaks. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications, Volume 6, Issue 6 Nov-Dec 2021, pp: 146-155.
AishwaryaJith, Vimal.K R, Nethaji Ramalingam, BabuGanesan. Factors affecting covid virus disease -2019 (covid-19) based on the cases from different countries.International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications, Volume 6, Issue 6 Nov-Dec 2021, pp: 140-145.
FinuSherin AP, Vimal.K R, Nethaji Ramalingam, BabuGanesan. A review of the environmental impact due to face mask disposal and to explore methods to recycle and reuse them.International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications, Volume 6, Issue 5 Sep-Oct 2021, pp: 1106-1115.
FathimaRabwa PT, Vimal KR, Nethaji Ramalingam, BabuGanesan. PCOS: A 20th century phenomenon,A literature Review. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications, Volume 6, Issue 5 Sep-Oct 2021, pp: 1209-1213.
ManikandanPalanivelu, AswathiPrashob, Nethaji Ramalingam, Surendra Kumar Muniyandi. Formulation and evaluation of ranitidine hydrochloride loaded floating microspheres for the treatment of gastric ulcer.International Journal of Current Science Research and Review, Volume 4 Issue 8, August 2021, 833-845.
Nethaji Ramalingam, AiswaryaMadathil, Neethu Krishna, S. Sudha, K. R. Vimal, BabuGanesan and N. Dakshan Kumar. Study on formulation development and characterization of floating tablets using menthapiperita extract,Technological Innovation in Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 9, 19 July 2021, 57-71(e-Book).
AiswaryaMadathil, Nethaji Ramalingam, Neethu Krishna, Mishahal TM, BabuGanesan.Organogel-A topical drug delivery approach.SSRG International Journal of Pharmacy and Biomedical Engineering, Volume 8 Issue 1, Jan-April 2021, 1-3.
P.Akshaya, K.K Anjima, Nethaji Ramalingam, K.R Vimal.Liposomal gene delivery systems for lung cancer.International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research, Vol.19, Issue.1, August 2020, 42-52.
Mohammed Hasif MP, K.U Lakshmi, Nethaji Ramalingam, K.R Vimal. Targeted drug delivery system: in tumour. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research, Vol.19, Issue.1, August 2020, 28-41.
Nethaji Ramalingam, Neema K Ramesh, VandanaGovindan, Anjali Narayanan, Vimal KR and BabuGanesan. Formulation and evaluation of mucoadhesive tablet of pantoprazole sodium. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, Vol. 11, Issue, 08 (D), August 2020, 39610-39618.
M.K Noosila, N.Harikrishnan, Nethaji Ramalingam, K.R Vimal.Filtration efficiency of a different materials of masks.International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research, Vol.18, Issue.4, July 2020, 755-754.
P.Anusha, M.C. Vivek, Nethaji Ramalingam, K.R Vimal.Pulmonary nano-drug delivery systems for lung cancer.International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research, Vol.18, Issue.4, July 2020, 723-736.
ManikandanPalanivelu, Nethaji Ramalingam, Rashidmon and G. Babu. Formulation and evaluation of herbal gel containing averrhoacarambolalinn fruit extract. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Vol.9, Issue.2, April-June 2019, 2084-2093.
Nethaji Ramalingam, Sunusha E and BabuGanesan.Development and evaluation of gastro-retentive cefadroxil floating microspheres. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol.8, Issue 7, 2019, 932-948.
Nethaji Ramalingam, Binulal C, Manikandan Palanivelu1 and BabuGanesan.Preparation and evaluation of losartan potassium mucoadhesive microspheres. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol.7, Issue 7, 2018, 1098-1115.
Nethaji Ramalingam, Rakendu Pillai UB, Saranya K. Sivarajan, Athila P. Muhammed, Sarath T, K.P. Rajesh and BabuGanesan. Study on the Impact of Patient Counselling in improving quality of life in diabetic patients. International Journal of Science and Research, Vol.6, Issue 8, August 2017, 646-649.
Nethaji Ramalingam, Anuroop Jose, Arun S, AryaShihab, Devika S, SudeepBalakrishnan and BabuGanesan. Drug utilization evaluation of antiepileptic drugs in a tertiary care hospital.International Journal of Science and Research, Vol.6, Issue 5, May 2017, 2214-2218.
Nethaji Ramalingam, Mohamed Jassim A, Sunusha Praveen, ManikandanPalanivelu, N. SubramaniamSurendiran and BabuGanesan.Preparation and characterization of floating microspheres of ciprofloxacin hydrochloride.World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol.6, Issue 6, 2017, 1394-1408.
Nethaji Ramalingam, ShahanaParvin, Binulal C, ManikandanPalanivelu, N. SubramaniamSurendiran and BabuGanesan. Formulation and evaluation of paracetamol-loaded mucoadhesive microspheres. International Journal of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacology, Vol.1, Issue 2, 2017,106.
Nethaji Ramalingam, HeeshmaThazheParayil, ManikandanPalanivelu, N. SubramaniamSurendiran and BabuGanesan. Formulation and evaluation of propranol hydrochloride loaded mucoadhesive microspheres. American Journal of Pharmacy and Health Research, Vol.5, Issue 1, 2017, 48-60.
R.Nethaji, Shanub, P. Manikandan, N.S. Surendiran, G. Babu. Preparation and characterization of ethyl cellulose microspheres containing diclofenac sodium.International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical and Nano Sciences, Vol.5, Issue 4, 2016, 224-234.
Ramalingam Nethaji, Anjali Narayanan, ManikandanPalanivelu, N. SubramaniamSurendiran and BabuGanesan. Formulation and evaluation of metformin hydrochloride loaded mucoadhesive microspheres. International Journal of Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Biological Sciences, Vol.6, Issue 2, 2016, 124-132.
ManikandanPalanivelu, Vyshak Nair, VenkateshwaranKrishnaswami, Ramalingam Nethaji, SubramaniamSurendiran, BabuGanesan. Treatment of prostate cancer using nanotechnological approaches – A Review. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research, Vol.6, Issue.02, 2016, 306-313.
R.Nethaji, P. Manikandan, Surendiran NS and G. Babu. Focus on nail drug delivery systems – A New Approaches. Pharmline, The Official Publication of Kerala Pharmacy Graduates Association, Vol.15, No.1, November 2015, 10-20.
Ramalingam Nethaji,ShahirShareef, ManikandanPalanivelu, N. SubramaniamSurendiran and BabuGanesan.Formulation and evaluation of propranolol hydrochloride microspheres by ionic gelation technique.International Journal of Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Biological Sciences, Vol.5, Issue 2, January-March 2015, 407-416.
Ramalingam Nethaji,SatheeshPattaratte, ManikandanPalanivelu, N. SubramaniamSurendiran and BabuGanesan. Preparation and characterization of gastro-retentive floating microspheres of ofloxacin. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Vol.5, Issue.1, January-March 2015, 1193 – 1202.
P.Manikandan, Geethu V S, R. Nethaji, N.S. Surendiran, G. Babu. Formulation and in-vitro evaluation of transdermal patch of an antihypertensive drug-atenolol.American Journal of Pharmacy and Health Research, Vol. 3, Issue: 1, 2015, 208-225.
P.Manikandan, R.Nethaji, N.S.Surendiran, G.Babu. Design and in-vitro evaluation of novel ibuprofen sustained release matrix tablets by using different polymers. J. Pharm. Inn. Res, Vol.1, Issue.1, July 2014,14-21.
R.Nethaji ,Shyni K K , P. Manikandan, N. S. Surendiran and G. Babu. Formulation and evaluation of ofloxacin microspheres using natural gum polymers. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Vol.4, Issue.2, April-June 2014, 891-897.
Geethu V S, P. Manikandan, R.Nethaji, N.S. Surendiran, G. Babu. A review on transdermal drug delivery systems.Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol.4, Issue.14 2014, 1809-1824.
Nethaji Ramalingam, GopalNatesan, BrahatheeswaranDhandayuthapani, PerumalPerumal, JayakarBalasundaram and Subramanian Natesan. Design and characterization of ofloxacinniosomes. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol.26, No.6, November 2013, 1089-1096.
N.S.Surendiran, R.Nethaji, P.Manikandan, G.Babu. Microbial transformation, plant cell immobilization and fermentation activities of rosa gallica. Pharmline, The Official Publication of Kerala Pharmacy Graduates Association, Vol.13, No.2, November 2013, 22-24.
R.Nethaji, P. Manikandan, N.S.Surendiran, G.Babu. Development and evaluation of sublingual tablets of sildenafil citrate.Pharmline, The Official Publication of Kerala Pharmacy Graduates Association, Vol.13, No.2, November 2013,07-12.
P.Manikandan, R.Nethaji, G.Babu. Liposomes as a gene delivery system.Pharmline, The Official Publication of Kerala Pharmacy Graduates Association, Vol.12, No.2, November 2012,06-13.
R.Nethaji,N.Gopal, T.N.K.SuryaPrakash, B.Jayakar and N.Subramanian. Formulation and evaluation ofgatifloxacinniosomes using sorbitan monoesters. ActaPharmaceuticaSciencia, 53: 619-634 (2011).
Research presentations/participation:08(Top 5)
“Drug Utilization Evaluation of Antiepileptic Drugs in a Tertiary Care Hospital”, in International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Paper ID: ART20173857, is available online at: https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=ART20173857 and also available direct link to the video is: https://youtu.be/uDXEEDriun4.
“Preparation and characterization of gastro retentive floating microspheres of ciprofloxacin” at World Congress on Pharmaceutical Sciences on partners by Indian Pharmaceutical Association, held on 5th – 7th July 2017, Dona Paula, Goa.
“Formulation and evaluation of tramadol hydrochloride floating tablets” in ‘IPNaCS 2015 – International Conference on ‘Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical and Cosmetic Science’, organized by University Teknologi MARA, on 12th& 13th November 2015, Melaka, Malaysia.
“Formulation and evaluation of metformin hydrochloride loaded mucoadhesivesmicrospheres”,in67th IPC, from 19th – 21st, December 2015, JSS University, Mysuru, Karnataka.
“Formulation and evaluation of ofloxacinniosomes using sorbitan monoesters” in ‘Pharma Tech 2012-International Conference and Exhibition on ‘Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical and Cosmeceutical Technology’, organized by PROTEMP on 20th&21stNovember 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Project work guided (UG, PG & Ph. D.):
- Guided: D – 01, Post Graduate -25, Under Graduate – 16 & Pharm. D – 02
- Guiding: Post Graduate – 03.
Any other activities / significant contributions:
Study on formulation development and characterization of floating tablets using menthapiperita extract, Technological Innovation in Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 9, 19 July 2021, 57-71(Published an e-book chapter as the Main Author).
Conducted Two Days National Level Seminar as an organizing secretary on “Recent trends in pharmaceutical nanotechnology and research”, on 09th & 10th October 2014, Co-sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology, and Environment (KSCSTE), Trivandrum, Kerala & sanctioned seminar grants Rs. 30,000.
Research paper “Formulation and evaluation of niosomes encapsulated ofloxacin using non-ionic surfactants”,has been adjudged as a best paper and secured first place in the poster presentation held at APTI-11TH Annual National Convention, from 1st-3rd September 2006, at NIMHANS, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Professional affiliation:
Registered Pharmacist in Tamilnadu State Pharmacy Council (Reg.No.3049/A1) (1997).
Life member in Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India – (TN/LM-150).
Other Memberships:
Served as a Member of UG & PG Board of Studies (2014 – 2017), Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala.
SEFM Membership by Scholars Academic & Scientific Society (SAS/SEFM/047/2021) in recognition of outstanding contribution to Education & Research with effect from April 2021.
Serving as Associate Editor, Editorial Board Member, Editorial & Advisory Board Member, Editor-in-Chief, and International Advisory Board Members in various international Pharmaceutical Journals.