B. Pharm., M. Pharm. (Pharmacognosy), Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pursuing)

sagarc@sies.edu.in

 

Mr. Sagar Choudhari

Assistant Professor
Pharmacognosy


A dedicated academician, researcher, and industry professional with over 14 years of combined experience in pharmaceutical education and quality assurance systems. He specializes in natural products extraction, evaluation, and formulation matrix designs. Over his academic career, he has successfully guided 11 research projects and mentored more than 40 undergraduate students. He is recognized as an approved PG Guide and Assistant Professor by the University of Mumbai, acting regularly as a moderator and paper setter.

He is holding a published process patents for incorporating herbal bioactive into delivery bases, his current institutional focus centers on translating traditional ethnopharmacological wisdom into robust modern formulations, guiding innovation ecosystems. He is working on the projects based on modernizing diagnostic technologies, and advancing the field of medical devices.
• Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
• Herbal Drug Technology and Formulations
• Novel Nutraceutical Matrix Architectures (Chocolates, Jellies, and Gummies)
• Novel topical formulations and transdermal patches
• Alternative Healing Methodologies, NLP, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Support systems
• Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence and Quality Assurance Regulatory Audits (WHO cGMP)

Publications:

Books and book chapters: 03

Patents: 03

Research papers: 05

Presentation: 04

Conferences: 10

Books and Book Chapters (Total: 03)

  • Book Chapter: Ethnopharmacology as Retrospect, CRC Press Journal, Taylor and Francis, 2025.

  • Book: Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence (As per PCI Syllabus), Amazon Kindle, 2025.

  • Book: Healing Science with Alternative Methods of Healing, Amazon Kindle, 2025.

Research Papers (Total: 05)

  • Comparative Evaluation of Surfactant Activity of Sapindus Mukorossi Gaerth, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum L And Glycyrrhiza Glabra Linn in Herbal Shampoo, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2026, Vol 4, Issue 5, 3916-3926.

  • Second order derivative UV spectrophotometric estimation of favipiravir in bulk and pharmaceutical dosage form, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2023.

  • Enhancement of antimicrobial activity of Curcuma longa with the combination of Ocimum sanctum and Gingiber officinale and Development and Evaluation of Topical Formulations, Inventi Journal of Pharmacy, 2018.

  • Evaluation and standardization of antimicrobial activity of leaf of Musa sapientum and formulation of suitable dosage form for topical use, Journal of Microbiology and Pharm Biotech, 2015.

  • Assessment of antidiabetic potential of Musa sapientum L. flowers and development of tablet dosage form, Journal of Inventi-Ethnopharmacology, 2013.

Intellectual Property Rights & Patents (Total: 03)

  • Published Patent: Method for incorporating Sticky Herbal Extracts into Chocolate Matrix (Publication No: IN202621042758 A1, Process Patent).

  • Provisional Status: Holds 2 provisional filings covering stability systems in gummies, machinery design, extended-release transdermal patches, and novel product analytical validations.

Research & Presentation Milestones (Presentations: 04 | Conferences: 10)

  • Project Mentorship Recognition: Mentored winning student innovators selected for top-tier tracks at the University Interuniversity Research Convention Avishkar (2023, 2024, 2025) and the CiiA-5 Innovations Exhibition (2024, 2025).

  • Editorial Board: Appointed as Editor for the Journal of International Research and Multidisciplinary Innovation.

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Awards & Professional Recognitions:

  • Honorary Doctorate: Awarded in Alternative Therapies and Healing by the World Culture and Environment Protection Council (Jan 2025) for innovations in family counselling frameworks for neurological conditions.

  • National Research Winner: Received 1st Prize in Poster Presentation at the National Conference, VES College of Pharmacy, Mumbai.

  • National Qualifications: Qualified GPAT and NIPER competitive benchmarks.

University & Institutional Leadership
• University Affiliation: Approved PG Guide and Assistant Professor in Pharmacognosy for the University of Mumbai.
• Examination & Evaluation: Served as a Moderator and Paper Setter for the University of Mumbai.
• Quality & Regulatory Cells: Extensively managed institutional documentation for standard inspections, including PCI SIF submissions, acted as a QCI Incharge, and executed NAAC Criterion 4 allocations.
• Committee Leadership: Experienced as Chair/Incharge across Student Councils, Research Committees, and Avishkar Committees.
• Professional Affiliate, Registered Pharmacist with Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council