Dr. Shayeda Shaik is an accomplished pharmaceutical researcher and educator with over 20 years of experience in undergraduate teaching and 17 years in postgraduate education. She has guided 40 M.Pharm students in their project work and supervised seven Ph.D. scholars, with six more research scholars currently under her mentorship. She has significantly contributed to the field of pharmaceutical sciences through her research, publications, and patents.
Significant Achievements
- Secured 81.79 percentile in GATE-1996, a prestigious national-level entrance exam for M.Pharmacy admissions.
- Underwent specialized practical training in Aromatherapy for Beauty & Health at the Institute of Herbal Science, Mumbai.
- Presented research posters at multiple Indian Pharmaceutical Congress (IPC) events from 2004 to 2019 in various cities, including Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bombay, Mysore, Vizag, and Chennai.
- Filed three patents on innovative herbal formulations for skincare, including anti-acne and depigmentation topical creams.
- Published 38 research papers in reputed scientific journals.
- Published two books and contributed two book chapters on advanced pharmaceutical formulations.
- Secured research funding for two projects, including a UGC-MRP-funded project on Buccal Drug Delivery Systems (2010) and an AICTE-RPS-funded project on Osmotic Drug Delivery Systems (2013) with a grant of ₹12 lakhs.
- Served as Treasurer of AKUT, Kakatiya University and was elected an Associate Fellow of Telangana Academy of Science in 2017.
- Awarded the Women Researcher Award by the International Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science, and Medicine (VDGOOD® Professional Association) in 2022.
Notable Contributions
Dr. Shaik’s research primarily focuses on pharmaceutical formulations, including cosmeceuticals, controlled drug delivery systems, and gastro-retentive drug delivery mechanisms. She has developed innovative drug delivery methods using natural polymers and fractional factorial designs, contributing to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences.
Eligibility for Best Researcher Award – Scientific Laurels
Dr. Shayeda Shaik's extensive research contributions, innovation in pharmaceutical formulations, leadership in academia, and multiple patents make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award at Scientific Laurels. Her dedication to advancing pharmaceutical sciences through research, mentorship, and scholarly publications aligns with the award's mission to honor exceptional contributions in scientific research.