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Prof. Vipin Kumar

Professor and Head

M. Pharm. (Pharm. Chem.), Ph.D.

vipkumar@curaj.ac.in

8107742606

  • Application of Computer Aided Drug Design methods in lead identification & optimization.
  • Development and evaluation of in silico models (Classification models, QSAR models, QSPR models, Pharmacophore models, 3-D QSAR models) for biological activity and ADMET prediction.
  • Conceptualization, development and evaluation of topological descriptors (graph theoretical invariants) for use in structure-property/activity studies, optimization of lead compounds, search of combinatorial libraries and similarity–dissimilarity studies.
  • Synthesis of biologically active organic molecules as antimicrobial, anthelmintic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant and antioxidant agents.
  • Drug discovery and development from natural products and traditional medicines.
  • Screening of medicinal plant extracts and their isolates for biological activities.
  • Application of Computer Aided Drug Design methods in lead identification & optimization.
  • Development and evaluation of in silico models (Classification models, QSAR models, QSPR models, Pharmacophore models, 3-D QSAR models) for biological activity and ADMET prediction.
  • Conceptualization, development and evaluation of topological descriptors (graph theoretical invariants) for use in structure-property/activity studies, optimization of lead compounds, search of combinatorial libraries and similarity–dissimilarity studies.
  • Synthesis of biologically active organic molecules as antimicrobial, anthelmintic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant and antioxidant agents.
  • Drug discovery and development from natural products and traditional medicines.
  • Screening of medicinal plant extracts and their isolates for biological activities.

 

TOTAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Twenty-one years of experience in the field of both, teaching (Bachelor, Master of Pharmacy and Pre-Ph.D.); and administration at University levels.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

  • Supervising Ph. D. Students: 10 (08 Completed)
  • Supervising M. Pharm. Research (Postgraduate) Students: 47 (44 Completed)

Professional/Work Experience:

24th February 2021 – till date

Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, India.

6th March 2020 – 23rd February 2021

Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana, India.

15th June 2017 – 5th March 2020

Professor, Department of Pharmacy, School of Chemical

 

Sciences and Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan,

 

Ajmer, India

17th September 2013 to 14th June 2017

Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy, School of

 

Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, Central University of

 

Rajasthan, Ajmer, India

14th November 2010 to 16th September

Associate Professor, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences,

2013

Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India

14th November 2007 to 13th November

Assistant Professor (Reader), Institute of Pharmaceutical

2010

Sciences, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India

04th July 2007 to 03rd November 2007

Assistant Professor (Reader), Rajendra Institute of Technology

 

and Sciences, Sirsa, Haryana, India

13th August 2002 to 03rd July 2007

Lecturer, Deptt. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi

 

Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India

06th August 2001 to 12th August 2002

Lecturer, S. B. M. N. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and

 

Research, Asthal Bohar, Rohtak, Haryana, India

 

 

 

Department of Pharmacy, School of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, India

Head (27th July 2022 – till date)

Professor (from 24th February 2021)

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana, India.

Head (19th March 2020 – 22nd February 2021)

Professor (5th March 2020 – 23rd February 2021)

Department of Pharmacy, School of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, India

Dean (13th July 2017 – 5th March 2020)

Head, Department of Pharmacy (25th July 2014 – 09th July 2019)

Head, Department of Chemistry (13th July 2017 – 04th June 2018)

Professor (15th June 2017 – 5th March 2020)

Chief Warden (10th August 2016 – 31st May 2019)

Associate Professor (17th September 2013 – 14th June 2017)

Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India

Coordinator: Bachelor of Pharmacy (11th August 2009 to 16th September 2013)

Associate Professor (14th November 2010 to 16th September 2013)

Reader/Assistant Professor (14th November 2007 to 13th November 2010)

Rajendra Institute of Technology and Sciences, Sirsa, Haryana, India Assistant Professor/Reader (04th July 2007 to 03rd November 2007)

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India

Divisional Head, Pharmaceutical Chemistry Division (03rd March 2005 to 03rd July 2007)

Lecturer (13th August 2002 to 03rd July 2007)

S. B. M. N. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Asthal Bohar, Rohtak, Haryana, India

Lecturer (06th August 2001 to 12th August 2002)

Academic Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (September 2006) in Pharmaceutical Sciences on the topic entitled, “Development of Topological Models for Prediction of Biological Activity and Physicochemical Properties of Molecules” from Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
  • Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) (2001) from N. G. S. M. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mangalore (Karnataka), affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Karnataka, Bangalore, India.
  • Title of M. Pharm. II year dissertation: “Synthesis, characterisation and biological evaluation of Aryl-4-thiazolidinones” Aggregate Marks: 74.64%
  • QSAR
  • Pharmacophore Mapping
  • Docking and Simulation
  • Plant Extracts and their isolates for biological activity
  • Synthetic Heterocyclic Medicinal Chemistry

 

S. No. Authors Title of Article Journal/Conference Details Journal/Conference Publication Year
1 Virendra Nath, Manish Ramchandani, Neeraj Kumar, Rohini Agrawal and Vipin Kumar Computational identification of potential dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP)-IV inhibitors: Structure based virtual screening, molecular dynamics simulation and knowledge based SAR studies Journal of Molecular Structure, Volume 1224, Article 129006 Journal 2021

1. “Isolation of Antidiabetic and Enzyme Inhibitory Constituents of Cassia siamea”, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Rajasthan.

2. “Rationally designed Indolizine derivative(s) as multitarget anticancer agent for inhibition of cancer cell growth and metastasis”, Science and         Engineering Research Board, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, SERB- EMR (EMR/2014/000928).

Attended

1. UGC sponsored short term course in “Soft Skills and Creative Writings” organized by UGCHRDC, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra from 31st August to 5th September 2015.

2. “7th Bioinformatics Symposium cum hands-on on High Performance Bioinformatics and Biomedicine 2015” organized by Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility (BIF), Jamia Humdard, Mew Delhi on December 8-9, 2015.

3. “Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in 21st Century” organized by Department of Management Studies, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Sciences and Technology, Murthal, Sonepat held on March 17, 2015.

4. “Overcoming the Bottlenecks in Drug Discovery and Development” organized jointly by The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Daiichi Sankyo India Pharma Private Limited and Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited at research campus of Daiichi Sankyo India Pharma Limited and Ranbaxy Laboratories, Village Sarhaul, Sector - 18, Udyog Vihar Industrial Area, Gurgaon - 122 015, Haryana, India from 20-21 March 2014.

Organized

1. Worked as Course Coordinator of 3-week Refresher Course in Pharmacy on the theme, “Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” organized by UGCAcademic Staff College, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra from 11th to 31st May 2010. This refresher course was attended by 25 Assistant Professors from various other Universities. 

2. UGC sponsored short term course in “Soft Skills and Creative Writings” organized by UGC-HRDC, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra from 31st August to 5th September 2015.

Invited Lectures

  • “Clinical Pharmacist: The absolute necessity for Indian healthcare system” at National webinar on World Pharmacist Day 2021 organized by Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central University of Haryana on September 25, 2021. 
  • “Identification of PPARγ Agonist: Studies by In Silico and In Vitro experimental assessment” at AICTE sponsored XXX Quality Improvement Programme on “Updates in field of Pharmacy” organized by Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, New Delhi on March 26, 2019. 
  • “Natural PPAR γ Agonist: Effective in Cardio Metabolic Syndrome” at AICTE sponsored XXVIII Quality Improvement Programme on “Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences” organized by Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, New Delhi on March 22, 2019.
  • “QSAR and Pharmacophore Mapping in Drug Design: Case Studies” at National Conference on “Frontiers in Research and Development on Agriculture, Biomedicinal, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” organized by Mewar University, Chittourgarh, Rajasthan on March 04, 2016.
  • “Medicinal aspects of Indolizine” at Globus College of Pharmacy, Bhopal on July 23, 2015.
  • “QSAR and Pharmacophore Mapping: Case Studies” at National Symposium on “Drug Design Strategies: Computational Techniques and Application (a scientific sub-event of APP 4th National Convention) at Invertis University, Bareilly, UP on January 31, 2015.
  • “Medicinal aspects of Indolizine” at National Symposium on ‘Novel Trends & Challenges in Drug Design, Discovery and Development’ organized by APP Telangana State Branch at Mother Teresa College of Pharmacy, Ranga Reddy, Hyderabad on December 03, 2014.
  • “Computer Aided Drug Designing” at Savitri Devi Memorial College of Pharmacy, Kaithal, Haryana on February 28, 2014.
  • “Assays for effective evaluation of anticancer potential” at 2nd Annual National Convention of Association of Pharmacy Professionals held at P. P. D. College of Pharmacy, Nashik, India on March 17, 2013.
  • “Role of pharmacophore mapping in pharmaceutical research” at APP sponsored faculty development programme on “Current Teaching Methodologies and Recent Research Trends in Pharmaceutical Field” held at Globus College of Pharmacy, Bhopal, MP, India from November 25 to December 08, 2012.
  • “Development and validation of pharmacophore models for prediction of biological activity” at 1st Annual National Convention of Association of Pharmacy Professionals held on 7th April 2012 at Bhopal (MP), India.
  • “Use of some freely available tools in QSAR studies” at National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Pharmaceutical Education” organized by Globus College of Pharmacy, Bhopal, MP, India from 1st June to 3rd June 2011.
  • “Pharmacophore mapping and docking studies on pyrrolopyridines as MK2 inhibitors” at National Seminar on “Current Pharmaceutical Developments” organized by NRI Institute of Pharmacy, Bhopal, MP, India on 12th September 2009.
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