Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Pharmacy (VESCOP), Chembur, Mumbai, is an autonomous institution that has cultivated a strong reputation for academic and research-oriented pharmaceutical education. The college’s academic success is driven by a highly qualified and experienced faculty body dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, research, and holistic student development.
The teaching staff at VESCOP consists of a diverse team of academicians, many of whom possess extensive experience in teaching, research, and the pharmaceutical industry.
The faculty employs a student-centric pedagogical approach, focusing on experiential and participative learning to ensure a deep understanding of complex pharmaceutical concepts.
The following table highlights some of the senior leadership and core faculty members across various departments:
Name
Designation
Department
Qualification Highlights
Prof. Supriya Shidhaye
Principal
-
Ph.D.
Dr. Rajashree Hirlekar
Professor & HOD
Pharmaceutics
Ph.D. (Pharm. Sci.), M.Pharm
Dr. Ganga Srinivasan
Professor
Ph.D. (Pharmaceutics)
Dr. Mushtaque A. S. Shaikh
Assoc. Professor & HOD
Pharm. Chemistry
Ph.D. (Pharm. Chemistry)
Dr. Anita Ayre
Quality Assurance
Dr. Nutan Rao
Associate Professor
Ph.D. (Tech)
Dr. Harsha Kathpalia
Assistant Professor
Mr. Keyur V. Shastri
M.Pharm
Mrs. Ashwini Wani
Mrs. Sonali Munj
(Note: Faculty roles and departmental assignments are subject to periodic changes. For the most current and comprehensive list of faculty members, including their latest research publications and contact details, students are advised to visit the official VESCOP Faculty Portal.)
Commitment to Research and Professional Growth
The teaching staff at VESCOP is deeply committed to professional development. They regularly participate in national-level seminars, workshops, and faculty development programs to stay updated with the latest advancements in the pharmaceutical field. Their contributions to research—ranging from drug design to analytical method validation—are widely published in peer-reviewed, high-impact journals, enriching the overall academic environment and providing students with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge pharmaceutical research.
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