Dipra Dastider

About me

Pharmaceutical educator and researcher with expertise in pharmaceutical analysis, instrumental techniques, and quality assurance. Currently Assistant Professor at Bengal School of Technology with prior faculty experience at multiple institutions. Holds M. Pharm with 87.60% and extensive industrial experience in quality control at Fresenius Kabi Oncology and analytical R&D at Glenmark Generics. Published researcher with multiple papers in pharmaceutical sciences. Proficient in HPLC, spectroscopy, and analytical instrumentation. Enrolled as part-time PhD scholar at MAKAUT.

• Published 10 research papers in pharmaceutical sciences journals including Web of Science indexed publications
• Completed M. Pharm with 87.60% in Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance
• Enrolled as part-time PhD scholar at MAKAUT
• Completed Faculty Development Programme at JIS University (September 2022)
• Extensive experience with multiple HPLC systems and analytical instruments
• Expertise in analytical method development and validation per regulatory standards

Where I've worked

1. Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology · Bengal School of Technology, Sugandha, Hooghly

   June 2022 - Present
   • Conduct offline and online theory and practical classes in Pharmaceutical Analysis, Advanced Techniques of Instrumental Analysis, Organic Chemistry, and Human Anatomy & Physiology
   • Manage NAAC related works and oversee analytical instruments
   • Prepare lesson plans and implement modern flip class teaching methodology
   • Handle administrative responsibilities in Examination cell
   • Perform question moderation for specified subjects

2. Faculty Member · Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Research

   February 2022 - April 2022
   • Teaching and academic responsibilities in pharmaceutical sciences

3. Faculty Member · Brainware University, Barasat

   February 2020 - February 2022
   • Academic instruction and research activities

4. Faculty Member · Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Pharmacy

   January 2015 - October 2020
   • Teaching pharmaceutical subjects and conducting research

5. Senior Quality Control Officer · Fresenius Kabi Oncology Limited

   Industrial Experience
   • Calibrated analytical, top loading, and micro balances
   • Calibrated pH meters and conductivity meters
   • Performed daily conductivity checking of Milli-Q Water
   • Conducted percentage relative standard deviation of KF Autotitrator in Methanol
   • Managed sample receiving, distribution for stability and retention samples
   • Executed wet chemistry analysis of in-process materials, intermediates, and APIs per monographs, STPs, GTPs, and protocol samples

6. Project Trainee, Analytical Research & Development · Glenmark Generics Ltd. (Glenmark Research Centre), Mahape, Navi Mumbai

   1 Year (M.Pharm Project)
   • Conducted analytical method development and validation projects
   • Operated advanced analytical instrumentation for pharmaceutical research
   • Performed quality control testing and method optimization

What I know

• Pharmaceutical Analysis
• Instrumental Analysis (HPLC, UV-Vis, FTIR, AAS)
• Quality Assurance & Quality Control
• Organic Chemistry
• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• HPLC (Waters Empower-3, Shimadzu, Agilent ChemStation)
• UV-Visible Spectrophotometry
• KF Titration
• Specific Optical Rotation
• pH/Conductivity Measurement
• Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
• Method Development & Validation
• cGMP & Schedule M Compliance
• NAAC Documentation
• Microsoft Office
• Teaching & Curriculum Development

Publications

• Plants And Phytochemicals in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer: Recent Update - International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Science (Web of Science indexed), Vol 10, Issue 10, 2021
• The therapeutic versatility of quinolines - International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Science (Web of Science indexed), Vol 10, Issue 7, 2021
• Phytochemicals in the Treatment of Arthritis: Current Knowledge - International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research, Vol 12, Issue 4, pp 1-6, May 2020
• Genetic Engineering – The Foundation of Cutting-Edge Extramural Research - World Journal of Pharmaceutical And Medical Research, Vol 6, Issue 8, pp 257-269, June 2020
• Chromatographic Development & Validation of 2-Chloromethyl-4-methyl-quinazoline for Quantification of Quality - European Journal of Pharmaceutical & Medical Research, Vol 7, Issue 6, pp 787-813, May 2020
• Corona is Culprit of Ridicules offensive Nonsense Air - World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol 9, Issue 4, pp 503-518, March 2020
• Immunomodulation of Body from Corona Attack - Lambert Academic Publishing, May 2020
• Heterocyclic Compound with Anti-inflammatory Property - A Mini Review - European Journal of Pharmaceutical & Medical Research, Vol 7, Issue 8, pp 305-312, July 2020
• Hand Sanitizers Bid Farewell to Germs On Surface Area of Hands - European Journal of Pharmaceutical & Medical Research, Vol 7, Issue 4, pp 648-656, March 2020

Research Projects

• M.Pharm Thesis: Analytical Method Development and Validation of 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-Methyl Quinazoline as Key Starting Material of the API Linagliptin by HPLC method
• B.Pharm Project: Synthesis of 3,4-Dimethoxy-Benzaldehyde as A Key Intermediate to Synthesize Newer Indan Derivatives

Instruments Handled

• HPLC – Waters (Empower-3), Shimadzu (LC Solution/Class VP) & Agilent (ChemStation)
• KF Titrator & Calibration – Metrohm & Mettler Toledo
• FTIR (Perkin Elmer)
• UV-Visible Spectrophotometer (Shimadzu Double Beam-1800)
• Specific Optical Rotation
• pH/Conductivity Meter & Calibration
• Auto Titrator - 785 DMP Titrino
• Labindia Visual Melting Range Apparatus (MR-VIS)
• Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy - SensAA-GBC AVANTA VERSION 2.02

Languages

• English
• Hindi
• Bengali

Personal Interests

• Music
• Painting
• Playing sporting games