Tarun Pokhariyal
Assistant Professor • Pharmaceutical Sciences • ICFAI School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The ICFAI University, Jaipur
Short bio
Pharmaceutical sciences academic with more than 12 years of teaching and professional experience in higher education, academic administration, quality assurance, and accreditation/portal documentation. Holds an M. Pharm. in Pharmaceutics and a B. Pharm. Research interests include novel drug delivery systems, nanostructured lipid carriers, and transdermal drug delivery. Experienced in examination coordination, training and placement activities, cultural coordination, and academic committee responsibilities.
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
- •Pharmaceutics
- •Pharmacy and Pharmacology
- •Novel Drug Delivery Systems
- •Nanostructured Lipid Carriers
- •Transdermal and Buccal Drug Delivery
- •Quality Assurance
Experience & Education
Academic & Professional Experience
Assistant Professor
2026 – PresentICFAI School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The ICFAI University, Jaipur
Associate Professor
May 2024 – 2026Arya College of Pharmacy, Jaipur
Assistant Professor
October 2013 – April 2024Arya College of Pharmacy, Jaipur
Administrative responsibility: Examination In-charge at the present institution.
Education
PhD. (Pharmaceutics)
PursuingMaharaja Agrsen Himalayn Garhwal University, Puri Garhwal Uttarakhand
M.Pharm. (Pharmaceutics)
2013Jaipur National University, Jaipur
B. Pharm.
2011H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Class XII
2007Government Inter College, Srinagar Garhwal
Class X
2005Government Inter College, Srinagar Garhwal
Publications
Showing 9 of 9 publicationsJournal papers, conference proceedings, book chapters, and academic publications.
Development & Evaluation of Methotrexate Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for Topical Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Pokhariyal, T. et al.
African Journal of Biological Sciences, 6(Si4), 451–461
Drug Delivery via the Buccal Patch – A Novel Approach
Pokhariyal, T., Singh, V. K., & Tiwari, A. K.
Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Technology, 5(3), 122–130
Formulation optimization and characterization of transdermal patch of mefenamic acid
Kumar, Singh, V. K., Pokhariyal, T., & Tiwari, A. K.
Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 3(2), 4269–4277
Formulation and evaluation of buccal patch of selective receptor blocker prazosin HCl
Pokhariyal, T., Singh, V. K., & Tiwari, A. K.
Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, pp. 4293–4303
Formulation and Evaluation of Transdermal Patch of Prazosin Hydrochloride
Pokhariyal, T.
Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Transdermal drug delivery system for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: A review
Kumar, V. S., Pokhariyal, T., & Tiwari, A. K.
Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 3(5), 3588–3605
Drug carrier transfersomes: A novel tool for transdermal drug delivery system
Sachan, R., Tarun, P., Vishal, S., et al.
Int J, 2(2), 309–316
Novel oral sustained release technology: A concise review sustained release drug disadvantages
Tarun, P., Vishal, S., Gaurav, S., Satyanand, T., Chirag, P., & Anil, G.
International Journal of Research and Development in Pharmacy & Life Sciences, 2(2), 262–269
Coconut oil used as antifungal
Madaan, V., Chauhan, C. S., Yadav, N., Sharma, M., Sharma, A. K., Pokhriyal, T., Chanana, A., & Mishra, A.
Patent
Formulation and Evaluation of Transdermal Gel of Echinacea
2024Inventors include Tarun Pokhariyal and co-inventors; assignee: Tarun Pokhariyal.
Academic, Administrative and Committee Responsibilities
Portals Handling
Handling NIRF, PCI, AISHE and R.U.H.S. portals.
Accreditation
NAAC accreditation process and documentation.
Examination In-charge
Examination In-charge at the present institution.
Co-ordinator, Training and Placement Cell
2026ICFAI School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Cultural Co-ordinator, Cultural Club
2026ICFAI School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
School Representative, Health & Medical Emergency Committee
2026ICFAI School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Conferences, Seminars, FDPs and Professional Activities
Seminar Participation
2025Participated in a one-day seminar-cum-felicitation ceremony organised by IPGA and APTI Rajasthan State Branch at Swami Keshvanand Institute of Pharmacy, Jaipur.
National Conference Participation
Participated in the national conference “The Competent Pharmacist: A Need for Developed Indian Healthcare System,” organised by ICFAI School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The ICFAI University, Jaipur.
AICTE FDP Attendance
Attended the AICTE, Delhi FDP “Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education,” organised at Arya College of Pharmacy, Jaipur.
IPGA Programme
2024Participated in an Indian Pharmacy Graduate’s Association (IPGA) programme organised by Swami Keshvanand Institute of Pharmacy, Jaipur.
Conference Attendance
Attended the conference “Advancement in Drug Delivery System,” organised by AICTE, Delhi, at Kota College of Pharmacy, Rajasthan.
International Conference Delegate
2026Delegate, International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Pharma: Bridging Academia and Industry Imperatives, organised by R. V. Northland Institute and P.R.S. Educational Trust in collaboration with Biotenic Pharma Pvt. Ltd., sponsored by IPGA, Constitution Club of India, New Delhi.
Guest Lecturer
2026Guest Lecturer, International Conference on “AI in Research and Development of Modern Pharmaceutical Science,” themed “From Pills to Pixels: AI in Modern Pharmacy,” organised by Arya College of Pharmacy, Jaipur, in collaboration with Shree Devbhumi Herboceutical Pvt. Ltd.
User Awareness Programme
2026Participated in the User Awareness Programme on “ORCID, IRINS and INFLIBNET Services for Scholarly Communities,” jointly organised by the INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, and The LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur.
Workshop Completion
2026Completed the AI Tools and ChatGPT Workshop organised by be10x.
Faculty Development Programme
2026Participated in the 10-day Faculty Development Programme on “Basics of Python Programming for Pharmaceutical Sciences,” organised by the College of Pharmacy, COER University, Roorkee, Uttarakhand.
Faculty Development Programme
2026Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on “AI Integration in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Transforming Research, Education, Healthcare and Industry,” organised by the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVN University, Palwal, with support from IPGA.
Reviewer
2026Reviewer, Journal of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Research — reviewed one manuscript in 2026 (certificate dated 16 June 2026).
Industrial Training
Summer Internship Training Programme
Summer Internship Training Programme at ALPS Pharmaceuticals, Almora, Uttarakhand — 60 days.
Extracurricular Activities
Singer
Singer in Hindi and folk genres; has performed across India.
Musical Training
Provides musical training to students for college cultural activities.
Personal Details
Father's Name
Mr. Lalit Prasad Pokhariyal
Mother's Name
Mrs. Sumitra Devi
Date of Birth
30 July 1990
Languages
English and Hindi
Nationality
Indian
Marital Status
Married
Permanent Address
Village Kanda Malla, Birokhal, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand – 246276
Contact Information
Campus Address
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India – 302031