Dr. Mirza Salman Baig

Parmaceutics, Physical Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Engineering & Environmental Science

1. “Application of Box–Behnken design for preparation of levofloxacin-loaded stearic acid solid lipid nanoparticles for ocular delivery: Optimization, in vitro release, ocular tolerance, and antibacterial activity” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol 85, Apr, 2016

(Impact factor: 7.7) [Web of Science] https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.12.077

2. “Development and evaluation of cationic nanostructured lipid carriers for ophthalmic drug delivery of besifloxacin” Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, , Vol 55, Feb 2020 (Impact factor: 4.5) [Web of Science] https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2019.101496
3. Cationic Nanostructured Lipid Carriers: Optimization of Zeta Potential and Evaluation, International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics, Vol 12, July-Aug 2020 (Scopus). https://doi.org/10.22159/ijap.2020v12i4.37531
4. Fabrication of Transdermal Gel Embedded with Solid Lipid Nanoparticles of Indomethacin, International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology, Vol-13, March 2023, (Scopus) https://doi.org/25258/ijddt.13.1.66
5. “Formulation and Evaluation of Ocusert Embeded with Ciprofloxacin Loaded Nanoparticles”, International Journal of Advancement in Life Sciences Research, Vol-7, Jan 2024, (Scopus) https://doi.org/10.31632/ijalsr.2024.v07i01.014
6. “Review on cerebral malaria—Pathogenesis and role of EphA2 receptor in maintaining blood brain barrier integrity” Mohd Sayeed Shaikh , Mirza Salman Baig , Syed Sarfaraz Ali , Anas Ahmad , Md Mujtba Shaikh , Paresh R Mahaparale , Md Faiyazuddin Health Sciences Review, Vol 11, June 2024, (Elsevier) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hsr.2024.100175
7. “Precision nanomedicine for drug delivery: recent trends and challenges in mesenchymal stem cells membrane-coated bioengineered nanocarriers for improved drug delivery and nanotherapeutics” Mirza Salman Baig, Rakesh Kumar Mishra, Rijawan Rajjak Pathan, Anas Ahmad, Journal of Xenobiotics, Vol 14, June 2024, https://doi.org/10.3390/jox14030047 [Web of Science] (Impact factor: 6.8)
8. “In situ Gel: A Promising Ocular Drug Delivery System” International Journal of Advancement in Life Sciences Research, Vol-7, July 2024, (Scopus) https://www.ijalsr.org/index.php/journal/article/view/304
9. “Lipid-based Nanoparticles: Innovations in Ocular Drug Delivery” Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences [Web of Science] (Impact factor: 3.9) https://doi.org/10.3389/fmolb.2024.1421959
10. “Formulation and evaluation of solid dispersion incorporated indomethacin oro-dispersible tablet”, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Nanotechnology (IJPSN), Vol-17, Oct 2024, (Scopus) [Accepted]

1. Attended one day ISTE approved workshop on “Understanding NEP 2020 & Crafting Scientific animation for effective Teaching” on 20^th July 2024 organized by AIKTC, New Panvel.
2. Attended an online workshop “Cell Culture: An Overview and Application in Vaccine Industry” on 1^st June 2024, organized by NextGen Life Sciences, Delhi.
3. Attended “Workshop on administration devices for oral and respiratory medicines for children in low resource setting” at Scitech Centre, Jogeshwari West, Mumbai on March 4, 2024 organized by European Pediatric Formulation Initiative, UCL School of Pharmacy, London and Indian Pharmaceutical Association, Mumbai.
4. Attended, 22^nd International symposium on Advances in Technology and Business Potential of New Drug Delivery Systems organized by Controlled release society Indian Chapter (CRSIC) 29^th February – 01^st March 2024.
5. Attended, International Conference on Advances In 3D Cell Culture, 2024 2^nd Feb 2024 – 3^rd Feb 2024 organized by Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.
6. Attended Pharma Expo 2024 at Goregaon, Mumbai organized by Indian Drug Manufacturers Association and ICExpo. On 18th January 2024.
7. Participated in “Empowering Digital Learning through AI Powered tools” Faculty Development Program by National Institute of technical teachers training, Chandigarh from 18/12/2023 to 22/12/2023.
8. Participated in the AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Program on “Research Methodology and ethics” in research publication by National Institute of technical teachers training, Chandigarh from 15/05/2023 to 19/05/2023.
9. Attended 20^th international e-Symposium on “Advances in technology and business potential of new drug delivery system” by CRS 24^th to 26^th February 2022.
10. Attended Seminar on Nano Drug Delivery [SNDD 2022] organized by Nirma University on 29^th January 2022.
11. Attended UGC Sponsored one-week STTP on “Attaining Quality Excellence in Drug Delivery Development & Research: Emerging Trends, Tools & Techniques in Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics” organized by UGC NETWORKING RESOURCE CENTRE University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Punjab University, Chandigarh from 29^th November, 2021 to 04^th December, 2021
12. Attended, AICTE Sponsored 6-Days STTP on “Drug Development and regulatory affairs” organized by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal. Organized from 26 July-31 July 2021.
13. Attended, AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on “Life Skills Management” by Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, IIST
14. from 12^th to 16^th July, 2021
15. Attended AICTE-ISTE Sponsored One Week Induction Program (FDP) On “Multidisciplinary and Translational Drug Development “QbD in pharma development” AIKTC, New Panvel, 24-29, May, 2021.
16. Attended AICTE-ISTE Sponsored One Week Induction Program On “Multidisciplinary and Translational Drug Development “AI IN HEALTHCARE Organised by Anjuman-I-Islam’s Kalsekar Technical Campus, School of Pharmacy, New Panvel, from 5th-13th April 2021.
17. Attended 2 days ISTE approved workshop “Stepping towards Problem and Project based Learning” 5^th & 6^th March, 2021, at AIKTC, New Panvel.
18. Attended one-week FDP on ‘AICTE-ISTE Sponsored One Week Induction Program on Multidisciplinary and Translational Drug Development’ organized by AIKTC, New Panvel, 07^th to 12^th December,2020.
19. Attended one-week FDP on “Entrepreneurship, Innovation & IPR: A way towards Being Successful Professionals” organized by AIKTC, New Panvel, 10^th to 16^th June, 2020.
20. Attended “Sustainable Competitive Advantage: Key to Success for New-age Entrepreneurs” by BIRAC Regional Techno-Entrepreneurship Promotion Centre (BRTC)” organized by KIIT, 6^th June 2020.
21. Attended International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Virtual meet PSWC 4^th to 6^th October, 2020.
22. Attended British Society for Nanomedicine Early Career Research Virtual meeting, 3^rd and 4^th March, 2021.
23. Attended “Hi-tech Organic Farming and City-Eco Village Concept” by BIRAC Regional Techno-Entrepreneurship Promotion Centre (BRTC)” organized by KIIT, 31^st May, 2020.
24. Attended webinar on “Teaching Practical with virtual lab: Lt Platform”, Organized by KM Kundnani College of Pharmacy in association with the University of Mumbai, 20^th May, 2020.
25. Participated in “SPARC INDO-US Immunology Workshop” jointly organized by IIT, Ropar INDIA and The George Washington University, USA, 12^th and 13^th June, 2020.
26. Participated IN STEM Teacher training on “Research Based Pedagogical Tool Workshops”, organized by IISER, Pune at IIT Gandhinagar. The workshop was jointly sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India; Newton Bhabha Fund of the British Council;Center of Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education, IISER Pune (supported by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India) and Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar. It was conducted by a team of experts from the Centre for Science Education, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom, 10^th to 13^th December, 2017.
27. Participated in two-day workshop on FT-IR conducted by Toshvin analytic, the training covered basics of Infrared Spectroscopy, FTIR instrumentation, different types of sample analysis using FTIR, accessories for FTIR, practical session and hands-on training, 6^th and 7^th March, 2017.
28. Attended one-week Faculty Development Program on ‘Quality driven integrated technology in formulation sciences’ at NMIMS University Mumbai, 18^th to 23^rd November, 2016
29. Attended one day National Seminar on “Nanotechnology New Perspective in Drug Delivery System” by VES College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, 27^th August, 2016.

ISNACT International symposium on Nanotechnology and Cancer Theragnostic at IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Bombay, 19^th to 21^st February, 2015.

• Newton Bhabha PhD placement fellow 2018 to at Keele University, United Kingdom which was jointly funded by Department of Biotechnology, GOI and British Council, UK. Project completed. PhD research work was carried out at Keele University United Kingdom. The findings were published in Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology (Impact factor: 5.0)
• Fetched Minor Research Grant (INR 25,000) of Mumbai University, for the research project, 2018.
• Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE-2009) (Pharmaceutical science) with 99.29 percentile. All India Rank #165.
• Won Best poster presentation for poster presentation at international conference on nanotechnology and biomaterials FIVCON 2020
• First prize in Oral Presentation in a on “Cationic Nanostructured Lipid Carriers: Optimization of Zeta Potential and Evaluation” in a webinar organized by RBVRR Women’s College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad. 2021
• Qualified Maharashtra Talent Search Examination 2001

190+ citations for the research publications

1. Active member, Controlled Release Society (CRS) Indian Chapter.
2. Life Member of Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI)
3. Member of International Pharmaceutical Forum.
4. Member of British Society for Nanomedicine.
5. Reviewer for international journals
   • European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics
   • International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics
   • Springer Nature (BioNanoscience)
   • Springer Nature (Scientific Reports)
   • Springer Nature (Discover Nano)
   • Springer Nature (Discover Applied Sciences)

Registered Pharmacist under section 32(2) of Pharmacy Act, 1948 at Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council (MSPC), India