Dr. Shankar Lal Soni is a distinguished academician and researcher in the field of Pharmaceutics with over a decade of teaching and research experience. He began his career as a Lecturer at Kota College of Pharmacy (2013–2015) and is currently serving as a Professor of Pharmaceutics at Arya College of Pharmacy, Jaipur (2015–present). He has taught and guided numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students and is actively involved in curriculum development and academic leadership.

Research Expertise & Contributions

Dr. Soni’s research interests include novel drug delivery systems, biomimetics, transdermal delivery, polymer nanogels, and biopharmaceutics. His research output is reflected in:

• Research Papers: 29 publications in peer-reviewed journals

• Conferences: 18 participations and multiple poster presentations

• Books Published: 5 academic textbooks in pharmaceutical sciences

• Book Chapters: Contributions in Springer Nature (2024) and other reputed publishers

• Patents: 3 patents, including Indian patents on medical devices and a German patent on responsive polymer nanogels

He has also guided 32 M. Pharm. research projects and mentored numerous students in poster presentations and research dissemination.

Workshops, Conferences & Academic Engagements

Dr. Soni has actively participated in workshops, seminars, and conferences, including AICTE, DST, and ICMR-sponsored events. He has been a Scientific Committee Member in national seminars and has played an active role in NAAC accreditation activities at Arya College of Pharmacy.

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Soni’s excellence in teaching and research has been recognized with several prestigious awards, such as:

• Best Teacher Award (2023 & 2019) by Association of Pharmaceutical Professionals (APP) international branches

• Best Researcher Award (2023 & 2022) at national and international pharmaceutical conferences

• Excellence Reviewing Award (2018) by IP International Journal of Medical Microbiology and Tropical Disease

Professional Memberships & Editorial Roles

• Life Member: APTI, APP, SPER

• Editorial Board Member: International Journal of Advance Medical & Pharma Research, Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development

Eligibility for Excellent Professor Award

With a strong academic career, extensive publication record, authorship of textbooks, international patents, impactful student mentorship, and repeated recognition as both an outstanding teacher and researcher, Dr. Shankar Lal Soni exemplifies the qualities of an excellent academic leader. His contributions to pharmaceutical education, research innovation, and academic development make him highly eligible for the Excellent Professor Award in Scientific Laurels.