Dr. Shweta Verma is presently serving as the Head of Department, Department of Pharmacy at the Institute of Foreign Trade and Management (IFTM) University, School of Engineering and Technology, India. With over 13 years of academic and professional experience, she has contributed extensively to pharmacy education, research, and training. She has guided numerous graduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, fostering a strong research culture within her department.

Research Contributions

Dr. Shweta Verma research focuses on synthetic, phytochemical, and pharmacological studies, with special emphasis on central nervous system (CNS) activities and molecular docking approaches. Her major projects include:

• Preparation and evaluation of sodium alginate beads containing Aceclofenac.

• Synthesis of Phenylurea derivatives and their evaluation as antidiabetic agents.

• Synthesis and pharmacological evaluation of novel heterocyclic compounds.

She has successfully supervised 14 postgraduate projects (M. Pharm.), 50 graduate projects (B. Pharm.), and guided 1 Ph.D. scholar (awarded) with 8 more pursuing research under her supervision.

Patents, Publications & Books

Dr. Shweta Verma has a prolific research portfolio, reflected in her 10 published patents, including innovative works on novel coumarin derivatives, pyrazole derivatives, thiadiazole derivatives, and herbal-based antidiabetic formulations.
She has also authored and contributed to 11 books and book chapters and published 30 research papers in reputed journals.

Industrial & Technical Expertise

Her industrial training at Dabur Pharma Limited provided her with practical exposure to pharmaceutical practices. She is proficient in operating advanced analytical instruments such as UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, FTIR Spectrophotometer, and HPLC systems, enabling her to carry out advanced drug synthesis, analysis, and evaluation.

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Shweta Verma outstanding academic and research achievements have earned her multiple accolades, including:

• Research Excellence Award by Scientific International Publishing House.

• Mahatma Gandhi Global Peace Award.

• 3rd Prize in India’s Premier Chemistry & Chemical Article Writing Competition (2021).

• Recognition in poster presentations, seminars, and conferences at both national and international levels.

She has also organized and convened several national and international webinars, conferences, and seminars, including those in collaboration with NASA-affiliated researchers and global institutions.

Professional Memberships

• Life Member, Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI).

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award

Given her significant contributions in pharmaceutical sciences through innovative research, multiple patents, prolific publications, student mentorship, international collaborations, and impactful academic leadership, Dr. Shweta Verma is highly eligible for the Women Researcher Award under Scientific Laurels.

Her achievements reflect excellence in research innovation, scientific leadership, and academic mentorship, making her a distinguished candidate for this prestigious recognition