
Dr. Smitha Rani
Professor & HOD
DEPARTMENT: Pharmacognosy
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 16.8 years
QUALIFICATION: M Pharm (Pharmacognosy), PhD
Dr. Smitha Rani graduated from Cherans College of Pharmacy Coimbatore in 1999.She completed her M Pharm in Pharmacognosy at JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty in 2008 and received her PhD in 2022 from VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Dr. Smitha Rani joined the Department of Pharmacognosy in 2008 and has a teaching experience that spans nearly 16.8 years. She keeps updating herself with the latest knowledge in her discipline and likes to interact with the students on contemporary issues and topics. Dedicated, Resourceful and Goal-driven Professional Educator with a solid commitment to the academic growth and development of every student in the class.
AREA OF INTEREST: Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Formulation and Standardization of Natural Products
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
D Pharm Course Coordinator, NAAC & KUHS-QAS Criteria Head, SSGP Nodal officer, Practice School Coordinator.
EMAIL: smitharani@alshifacollegeofpharmacy.ac.in
Accomplishments
PUBLICATIONS :She has attended several National and International Conferences and presented and published nearly 20 papers in fields of Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Formulation and Standardization of Herbals & Natural Product.