Dr Lokesh Kaushik
Assistant Professor • ICFAI School of Pharmaceutical Science • The ICFAI University Jaipur
Short bio
Dr Lokesh Kaushik is an Assistant Professor specializing in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. His research focuses on advanced drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, cancer therapeutics, formulation development, and pharmaceutical research. He has extensive academic and research experience, having worked as a JRF and SRF on projects funded by DST-Nanomission and SERB, and has published numerous peer-reviewed research papers in international journals.
Research & Development
“The Best for the Group comes when everyone in the group does what's best for himself AND the group.” — John Nash
Research Interests
- •Pharmaceutical and drug-delivery research
- •Advanced drug delivery systems
- •Nanotechnology
- •Cancer therapeutics
- •Formulation development
- •Pharmaceutical research
Projects
Multi-functional Nanomaterial Systems for Modulation of Glycosylation in Animals
2018-2020Funded by DST-Nanomission New Delhi, India (SR/NM/NB-1093/2017(G)). PI: Dr Kaisar Raza.
Novel Strategic Approaches for the Safe and Effective Delivery of Docetaxel to the Drug-Resistant Cancer Cells
2016-2018Funded by SERB New Delhi, India (YSS/2014/000485). PI: Dr Kaisar Raza.
Experience & Education
Academic & Professional Experience
Assistant Professor
02 August 2024 – till dateICFAI School of Pharmaceutical Science, The ICFAI University Jaipur, Rajasthan
Presently working as Assistant Professor.
Assistant Professor
10 October 2022 – 24 July 2024SRM Modinagar College of Pharmacy, SRM-IST, Delhi-NCR Campus, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh
Assistant Professor
22 June 2022 – 03 October 2022School of Pharmacy, Raffles University, Neemrana, Rajasthan
Junior Research Fellow with teaching assistance
10 Dec 2020 – 18 June 2022Nootan Pharmacy College, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat
Junior Research Fellow (initial two year) and Senior Research Fellow (after two year)
28 Aug 2018 – 9 Dec 2020Department of Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Kishangarh, Rajasthan
Worked in DST-Nanomission New Delhi, India funded research project entitled "Multi-functional Nanomaterial Systems for Modulation of Glycosylation in Animals" (SR/NM/NB-1093/2017(G)). PI-Dr Kaisar Raza.
Research Fellow
01 Feb 2016 – 27 Aug 2018Department of Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Kishangarh, Rajasthan
Worked in SERB New Delhi, India funded research project entitled "Novel Strategic Approaches for the Safe and Effective Delivery of Docetaxel to the Drug-Resistant Cancer Cells (YSS/2014/000485)". PI-Dr Kaisar Raza.
Assistant Professor
27 Aug 2013 – 04 Sept 2014Rajasthan Pharmacy College, Bhankrota, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Education
PhD
2021Central University of Rajasthan
M. Pharm
July 2013RUHS Jaipur, Rajasthan
B. Pharm
2009RUHS Jaipur, Rajasthan
12th Exam
2003Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan
10th Exam
2000Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan
PG diploma in IPR
July 2018VMOU, Kota (A state Govt. University)
Publications
Showing 11 of 11 publicationsJournal papers, conference proceedings, book chapters, and academic publications.
Quercetin and Mirtazapine Co-Encapsulated Nanoparticles Fostered Protection Against CUMS-Induced Depression Associated Inflammation
Gupta S, Upadhyay R, Raza K, Aijaz T, Kaushik L, Desavathu M
Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation
MicroRNA-mediated regulation of inflammatory gene expression in asthma
Gupta T, Badhwar R, Grover M, Anwar S, Kaushik A, Kaushik L, Arya S, Sharma MK
Inflammopharmacology
Development and evaluation of sorafenib and curcumin co-loaded microemulsion gel for the management of breast cancer
Barkat MA, Almuqati AF, Barkat H, Alanezi AA, Alanazi FS, Kaushik L, Sharma MK, Raza K
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Docetaxel-tethered di-Carboxylic Acid Derivatised Fullerenes: A Promising Drug Delivery Approach for Breast Cancer
Misra C, Kaur J, Kumar M, Kaushik L, Chitkara D, Preet S, Wahajuddin M, Raza K
AAPS PharmSciTech
Formulation, Development and Preformulation Studies of Eukalyptol & Thymol Containing organogels for Topical Delivery System
Sutar, R.C., Patil, K.D., Pimpalshende, P.M., Ramadevi, K., Rani, G.S., Kaushik, L., Ashok, L.D., Shahare, S.H.
Tuijin Jishu/Journal of Propulsion Technology
Optimization and Hepatoprotective Activity of Herbal Formulation of Methanolic Extracts of Ruta Graveolens and Angelica Sinensis
Chawale, P.A., Sutar, R.C., Julekha, K., Panigrahy, U.P., Patil, K.D., Kaushik, L., Patel, A., Sharma, M.
Journal of Advanced Zoology
Exploration of docetaxel palmitate and its solid lipid nanoparticles as a novel option for alleviating the rising concern of multi-drug resistance
Kaushik, L., Srivastava, S., Panjeta, A., Chaudhari, D., Ghadi, R., Kuche, K., Malik, R., Preet, S., Jain, S., Raza, K.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics
Advanced Approaches of Bioactive Peptide Molecules and Protein Drug Delivery Systems
Thotakura, N., Kaushik, L., Kumar, V., Preet, S., Babu, P.
Current pharmaceutical design
Role of colloidal drug delivery carriers in taxane-mediated chemotherapy: a review
Kumar, P., Raza, K., Kaushik, L., Malik, R., Arora, S., Prakash Katare, O.
Current pharmaceutical design
Dextran-PLGA-loaded docetaxel micelles with enhanced cytotoxicity and better pharmacokinetic profile
Raza, K., Kumar, N., Misra, C., Kaushik, L., Guru, S.K., Kumar, P., Malik, R., Bhushan, S., Katare, O.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Models Used in Pharmacodynamic Evaluation of Nanoparticulate Drug Delivery Systems (NPDDS)
Joshi, M., Dora, C. P., Kaushik, L., Patel, J., & Raza, K.
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Nanoparticulate Drug Delivery Systems. 69-77. Springer, Cham.
Honors & Awards
International travel award by SERB, New Delhi for participating in "2018 Controlled Release Society Annual Meeting & Exposition, Newyork, USA"
SERB, New Delhi • 2018
Post Doctoral Fellowship from Drug Delivery System Excellence Center
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Conference and Presentation
International Presentations
5
National Presentations
2
Computer Skill
Internet Surfing
Expertise in internet surfing.
Microsoft Office
Expertise in working with Microsoft office (Word 97/2007, Powerpoint 97/2007, Excel 97/2007 etc.).
Scientific Utility Softwares
Expertise in using GastroPlus, CHEMSKETCH, ChemBiodraw, Marvin, Endnote, Mendeley etc.
Major Strengths
Optimistic and Hardworking
Optimistic, hard working and always having smiling face.
Stress Management
Ability to remain calm and composed in spite of work pressure.
References
Dr Kaisar Raza
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, NH-8, Bandarsindri, Kishangarh, Dist- Ajmer, Rajasthan-305817. Mob: +91-9780983661, 7889143023. Email: drkaisar@curaj.ac.in
Dr Ranjeet Bairwa
Scientist-E, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, 110016. Mob: +91-8447039391, 8875807676. Email: ranjeet_bairwa@rediffmail.com, ranjeet.bairwa@nic.in
Dr Sanyog Jain
Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Sector 67, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160062. Mob: +91-9988545700. Email: sanyogjain@niper.ac.in, sanyogjain@rediffmail.com
Contact Information
Campus Address
ICFAI School of Pharmaceutical Science, The ICFAI University Jaipur, Rajasthan