Nanomaterials for Stem Cell Modulation

Dr. Syed Mahmood is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Malaya, Malaysia, and an Adjunct Professor at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. He is ranked among the top 2% of scientists globally (Elsevier–Stanford University ranking) with over 4,400 citations. His research expertise spans pharmaceutical nanotechnology, drug delivery systems (microneedles, lipid nanoparticles, nanofibers), biomaterials, hydrogels, pharmacokinetics, and transdermal delivery. Dr. Mahmood has authored more than 100 ISI/WOS-indexed journal articles, numerous book chapters, and serves as a reviewer for leading pharmaceutical and nanomedicine journals. He has secured multiple competitive research grants, both national and international.

Dr. Neeraj Choudhary is Professor and Principal at GNA School of Pharmacy, GNA University, Punjab, India, with over 15 years of academic and research experience in pharmacognosy, natural products, and herbal drug technology. His research focuses on the identification, isolation, and characterization of phytoconstituents, as well as the development of novel herbal formulations for therapeutic applications. Dr. Choudhary has authored numerous high-impact research articles, book chapters, and edited volumes, and has contributed to advancements in nanotechnology applications in herbal medicine. He has received multiple awards for research excellence and actively participates in academic leadership, conferences, and scientific collaborations.

Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Associate Professor, GNA School of Pharmacy, GNA University Phagwara, Punjab, India, with a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and over a decade of academic and research experience in drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, pharmacokinetics, and herbal therapeutics. He has published more than 67 research papers in reputed journals, including over 18 papers in the current year alone, and has authored several books and book chapters. He also holds multiple patents in advanced drug delivery technologies and serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for reputed international journals. His current research focuses on novel formulation strategies for wound healing, targeted drug delivery, and regenerative medicine applications.

Md Faiyazuddin stands out as a leading figure in pharmacy education and research, distinguished by his comprehensive background and contributions to the field. Renowned for his prolific contributions to the field, Dr. Faiyazuddin is an avid researcher, delving into various facets of formulation science. As the founder Dean R&D at Al – Karim University and a Professor of Pharmaceutics, he is at the forefront of health and drug delivery research. With 18 years of experience, Dr. Faiyazuddin is currently the founder Dean R&D and Professor of Pharmaceutics at Al – Karim University. Previously, he served as Dean and Professor at The R. C. University, Principal at Bihar College of Pharmacy, and held various academic and research positions at the University of Hail and Integral University. He is advising Nano Drug Delivery^® USA (A product development partnership company) for product development, optimization, and scale-up of Nanopharmaceutical. Holding a PhD in Pharmaceutics from Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India, Dr. Faiyazuddin specializes in pharmaceutical nanotechnology and earned an executive strategic leadership management degree at the Jacobs-Abbey Global Institute for Leadership Studies, Woodbridge, Virginia, USA. He has extensive research experience in pharmaceutical nanotechnology, advanced drug delivery, marine bioactive, and recently pharmaceutical AI and probiotics medicines. He is a visiting scientist and adjunct professor of reputed universities at the national as well as international level sharing outstanding ideas and cutting-edge technologies with laureates in health and the pharmaceutical sectors.

He serves as an editorial board member and reviewer for several high-impact international scientific journals published by Lancet, Cell press, Elsevier, ACS, Springer Nature, RSC, Taylor and Francis, Cambridge, and John Wiley. His scholarly contributions are substantial, with over 150 peer-reviewed articles published in top-tier journals such as ACS, Elsevier, and Wiley, alongside 9 patents, 12 books, and 62 book chapters. He has been recognized with 8 awards, including the DST Young Scientist Award (2012), Dr. P.D. Sethi Award (2010), and the Global Peace Building Award (2023). Additionally, he holds 7 fellowships, has chaired 15 editorial boards and conferences, and delivered over 50 invited conference presentations.

He has secured and effectively managed research grants from several prominent research and development agencies. These include SERB-DST, as well as international bodies such as DSR-UoH-KSA, NJ-KSA, KAUST, UiTM Malaysia, and SickKids Hospital in Canada. The total value of these grants exceeds Rs. 1.12 Million INR, underscoring his ability to attract and successfully execute high-profile research projects. His expertise in attracting and executing high-profile research projects is well demonstrated. Additionally, he has developed and implemented innovative educational tools and programs that address critical needs in diverse and underserved communities, advancing both scientific research and educational access.