Dr. Prasanth S.S

Professor & HOD

DEPARTMENT: Pharmaceutical Analysis & Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 21 Years

QUALIFICATION: M Pharm, Ph D

Prof. (Dr). Prasanth SS, is serving as academician in refining  and teaching students a Subject named Pharmaceutical Analysis  for the last 21years in Dept. of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Al Shifa college of pharmacy, Kerala. The Prof. Saraswathi Memmorial Best Teacher Award [2023], conferred to him as a life time achievement in his career. He conferred his Ph D in Pharmaceutical sciences [2017] from Karpagam University and received masters in pharmaceutical analysis with Second Rank and shield  from kerala University [2002].

He competently perform routine analytical test procedures and operate standard analytical instruments like UFLCs, HPLCsHPTLC, GC-MS,LC MS,FTIR,UV/VIS,FLUORIMETER,ATOMIC ABSORPTION,FLAME PHOTOMETERS. He has ensured oratory information management system, SAP functionalities  including quality module his other areas include

  • Quality Control, Quality Assurance and /or GLP experience
  • Is Competent in the use of basic lean Sigma tools, and Softwares and aware of the Quality Management System
  • Analytical control of Raw materials, Semi finish goods and Finish goods .Check CoA and Compare with Pharmacopoeial specification
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
  • Working Knowledge experience in water testing system
  • Broader knowledge of basic sample preparation techniques
  • Evidence of ability to identify and solve problems, making decisions from limited alternatives desirable
  • To maintain documentation, equipment, and work areas in a neat and orderly condition according to cGMP guidelines
  • Assist with maintenance and operation of the laboratories equipment, instruments and Logbooks
  • To perform analyses, generating data support of test method development and validation programs
  • Assists with performing Pilot study activities
  • Ensure the use of basic safety equipment and instructions, precautions in handling reagents and
  • Disposal of Chemical waste according to local environmental regulations(MSDS preparation)
  • Teaching:17 batches of Graduates in Pharmacy,12 batches of Post graduates in Pharmacy
  • Calibration/verification of equipment at laboratory situated in the Institute by inclusion of all test equipment in the check list of Lab Equipment Calibration/Validation.
  • Ensured finished products, in process samples, competitor products, customer complaint samples and raw materials are tested, correctly documented in accordance to CP Laboratory standards. Ensured annual Performance Qualification(PQ) of the Analytical instruments are completed and followed prior use in Analysis.
 

AREA OF INTEREST: Analytical method development, Herbal drug standardization, Toxicological and forensic analysis

COURSES HANDLED: Ph D, M Pharm, Pharm D, B Pharm,D Pharm

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

NAAC criteria I head, Clr, Ph D Guide, NBA Coordinator, KUHS – QAS Key 3 Curriculum activity leader.

EMAIL: prasanthss@alshifaofpharmacy.ac.in

Accomplishments

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS:

  • Dr Saraswthi Memorial Best Teacher Award [2023]
  • University level Second Rank Holder for M Pharm [ 2002]
  • APTI life long member.

PUBLICATIONS : Presenter at the 6th Euroscicon held at Amsterdam, Netherlands Conference. Research:

  • 20 Post graduation Thesis completed
  • 40 International and 5 National Papers published

OTHER OUTREACH ACTIVITIES :

  • As a bird watcher and birding enthusiast participated in making a Bird Atlas of Kerala State in Connection with BHNS and NSF
  • Identified 656 th Bird of Kerala ( Sedge Warbler)
  • Participated in Several stage shows for Western dancing.

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