Naazneen Surti Editor

Dr. Aliasgar Shahiwala is currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics, and Graduate Program Director, at Dubai Pharmacy College, Dubai, UAE. He received his MA and PhD in pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India, with a particular research focus on the area of novel drug delivery. His postdoctoral research at Northeastern University, USA, centered on applications of nanotechnology in the field of drug delivery and drug targeting. With more than 20 years of teaching and research experience, Prof. Shahiwala has published several articles in international peer-reviewed journals, edited 4 books, and authored many book chapters, as well as being an active reviewer and editorial board member. Dr. Naazneen Surti is currently working as a Professor with Indukaka Ipcowala College of Pharmacy, CVM University. She holds the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy, Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics, and a Ph.D. in Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics) from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India. She is a seasoned professional with 24 years of experience which is a blend of industrial experience and academia. Her area of specialization is development of novel drug delivery systems. She has guided more than 45 students for their PG dissertations, 3 students for PhD and 6 industry defined projects. Dr. Naazneen surti holds two Indian patents, has several book chapters and has over 40 research publications in national and international journals of repute. She is a recipient of research project grant and seminar grant from GUJCOST and Women Scientist scholarship from DST under WOS-A scheme.