JKKN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

DR. SEKAR V

Professor & Head — Department of Pharmacy (UG)

27+

Years Experience

Research Papers

PhD Scholars

Awards Won

👤Professional Summary

Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis with over 27 years of distinguished teaching, research, and academic leadership experience. Demonstrated expertise in analytical method development, validation, and quality assurance in pharmaceutical sciences. With mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate learners, guiding research projects, and fostering a culture of academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a strong commitment to advancing pharmaceutical education and research. Recognized for effective departmental administration, contribution to institutional growth, and accreditation processes.

🎓Academic Qualifications

B.Pharm

Pharmacy

The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University

1995

M.Pharm

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University

1998

Ph.D

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University

2012

Degree	Specialisation	University	Year
B.Pharm	Pharmacy	The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University	1995
M.Pharm	Pharmaceutical Chemistry	The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University	1998
Ph.D	Pharmaceutical Chemistry	The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University	2012

✦Areas of Specialisation

Analytical Method DevelopmentExtraction of Chemical ConstituentsHPLCHPTLCImpurity StudiesValidation

💼Experience

TEACHING · 27 YEARS

1998 – 2000

Assistant Professor

Padmavathi College of Pharmacy

2000 – 2004

Assistant Professor

JKKN College of Pharmacy

2005 – 2007

Associate Professor

RVS College of Pharmacy

2007 – PRESENT

Professor and HOD

JKKN College of Pharmacy

📖Research & Publications

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Synthesis, Characterization and Cytotoxicity of Mannich Bases of 2-Substituted Benzimidazole Derivatives Against SK-N-MC Cell Line

· Acta Biomed, 2023

Synthesis and cytotoxicity of Mannich Base of Benzimidazole Derivatives against Neuroblastoma Cell line

· Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, 2023

Exosome-Mimicking Liposomes for Precision Delivery of Methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis

· Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy, 2025

Fabrication of Rifampicin-Loaded Inhalable Microparticles for Tuberculosis Treatment: Pulmonary Distribution and Therapeutic Outcomes in Animal Models

· Journal of Drug Targeting, 2025

Analytical and Safety Studies on Allura Red Food Dye Using UV-Visible Spectroscopy and Paper Chromatography

· YMER, 2025

Analytical Method Development and Validation Stability Indicating RP-HPLC Method for Simultaneous Estimation of Estetrol and Drospirenone in Bulk and Pharmaceutical Dosage Form

· YMER, 2024

Method Development and Validation of Nilotinib Hydrochloride Monohydrate by UV-Visible Spectroscopy

· WJPLS, 2024

Antitumor and antioxidant activity of Artemisia nilagirica (Clarke) against Ehrlich ascites carcinoma in Swiss albino mice

· The Internet Journal of Pharmacology, 2010

Analytical and Safety Studies on Allura Red Food Dye Using UV-Visible Spectroscopy and Paper Chromatography

· YMER, 2025

RP-HPLC method development and validation for simultaneous estimation of Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besilate and Hydrochlorthiazide in tablet dosage form

· Scholars Research Library, 2010

🔒Certifications & Training

MATLAB

MathWorks · 2026

NPTEL

SWAYAM · 2024

Rutgers

Coursera · 2022

Driven to Discover

Coursera · 2022

Camera Control

Coursera · 2022

Camera Exposure and Photography

Coursera · 2022

Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Coursera · 2022

🏆Awards & Recognitions

Best Teacher Award

JKKN Institutions · 2002

Guest of Honour - Resource Person

Vellalar College of Pharmacy · 2026

Award	Body	Year
Best Teacher Award	JKKN Institutions	2002
Guest of Honour - Resource Person	Vellalar College of Pharmacy	2026

👥Professional Memberships

TNPCI

Lifetime · Since 1998

APTI

Lifetime · Since 2007

Organisation	Type	Since
TNPCI	Lifetime	1998
APTI	Lifetime	2007

🎓Learner Mentoring & Guidance

Recognized by Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, with years of research supervision experience and successful guidance of 1 Ph.D. scholar. An experienced mentor committed to nurturing academic and research excellence, providing structured guidance, fostering critical thinking, and supporting scholars in achieving high-quality research outcomes and professional growth.

PHD SCHOLARS

Dr. Vasuki

Synthesis, Characterization and Cytotoxicity of Mannich Bases of 2-Substituted Benzimidazole Derivatives Against SK-N-MC Cell

Completed

Scholar	Research Topic	Status
Dr. Vasuki	Synthesis, Characterization and Cytotoxicity of Mannich Bases of 2-Substituted Benzimidazole Derivatives Against SK-N-MC Cell	Completed

GUIDANCE SUMMARY

PG Dissertations Guided

105

UG Projects Guided