Prof Dr. Muhammad Farooq | Drug Development Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Muhammad Farooq, Multan University of Science and Technology, Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Farooq has 19 years of professional experience, including 13 years in academia. He has published 33 research papers in high-impact journals, supervised 30 M.Phil students, and has played a pivotal role in designing and establishing state-of-the-art Pharm-D and research laboratories. Currently, he serves as the Head of the School of Pharmacy at Multan University of Science & Technology. His contributions include being the Convener of the Quality Enhancement Cell, Admission and Sports Coordinator, and a member of various academic committees. He has also conducted successful accreditation visits for the HEC and Pharmacy Council and teaches Pharm-D, M.Phil, and PhD courses.

Professional Profile:

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Dr. Muhammad Farooq: A Suitable Candidate for the Best Researcher Award

Overview:
Dr. Muhammad Farooq is a distinguished academic in the field of Pharmaceutics, with a remarkable 19 years of professional experience, including 13 years in academic roles. His contributions to pharmaceutical sciences, especially in drug formulation and delivery, have earned him a reputation as a leader in his field.

Education:

Ph.D. (Pharmaceutics) – University of Karachi (2020)
Thesis: Formulation Development and Evaluation of Loxoprofen Sodium Pellets and Its Pharmacokinetic Studies
M.Phil. (Pharmaceutics) – Islamia University, Bahawalpur (2011)
Thesis: Formulation and Characterization of Microcapsules for Targeted Drug Delivery to Colon
B.Pharmacy – Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan (2006)

Professional Experience:

Professor & Head of Department, School of Pharmacy, Multan University of Science and Technology (Sep 2023 – Present)
Successfully led visits from regulatory bodies such as PHEC, HEC, and PCP.
Assistant Professor, The University of Lahore (2015 – 2023)
Convener of the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) Pharmacy Committee, supervisor for M.Phil. and Ph.D. students, and organizer of national and international conferences.
Lecturer, The University of Lahore (2011 – 2015)
Taught advanced pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics and supervised M.Phil. research projects.
Researcher, Healer Pharma, Lahore (2006 – 2008)
Worked on targeted drug delivery systems and published in peer-reviewed journals.

Research Focus:

Development of drug delivery systems such as transdermal patches, microspheres, and polymeric carriers.
Pharmacokinetic studies, solubility enhancement techniques, and bioavailability studies of various drugs.
Novel approaches to colon-targeted delivery and solid lipid nanoparticles.

Publication top Notes:

Responding to Hitch in Fighting Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Through Arginine Multi Functionalized Mucoadhesive SNEDDS of Rifampicin

Dr. wanneng wu, Changsha Universtiy of Science and Technology, China

Dr. Wanneng Wu is a Lecturer in the School of Electrical and Information Engineering at Changsha University of Science and Technology, China. He holds a Ph.D. in Control Science and Engineering from Hunan University, where he also completed his Master’s studies. Dr. Wu has a diverse academic background, including a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design-Manufacture and Automation from Yangtze University and a visiting research position at the University of Technology Sydney in Computer Science. His research focuses on advanced topics in robot perception, including force sensor design, robot vision perception, and control technology, as well as computer vision applications such as object detection, tracking, and event understanding. Since joining Changsha University of Science and Technology in 2021, Dr. Wu has been contributing to the field of Control Science and Engineering through both teaching and research.

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Wanneng Wu, currently a Lecturer at the School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, has a strong academic and research background that makes him a suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His educational journey includes a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Design-Manufacture and Automation from Yangtze University, an MS and PhD in Control Science and Engineering from Hunan University, and valuable research experience as a visiting research student at the University of Technology Sydney.

Education:

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Design-Manufacture and Automation

Institution: School of Mechanical Engineering, Yangtze University, China
Period: September 2005 – June 2009

Master’s and Ph.D. in Control Science and Engineering

Institution: College of Electric and Information Technology, Hunan University, China
Period: July 2014 – December 2020

Visiting Research Student in Computer Science

Institution: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Period: October 2017 – May 2019