Journal of Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine

Editor Name: Dr. Shivani Rajivkumar Pandya

Country: India

University: Central University of Gujarat

Educational Qualification: Ph.D. in Nanomedicine

Designation: Head of Department, Assistant Professor

Department: Department of Forensic Science

Email: shivani.pandya82075@paruluniversity.ac.in; drshivani0514@gmai.com

Research Interest: Forensic Pharmacology, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic physics, statistics, Forensic Biology, Serology, Forensic medicine, odontology, Forensic psychiatry, Question Document and Fingerprint science, Molecular Biology and genetics.

BIOGRAPHY:

Ph.D. (Nanomedicine): Awarded on 22nd Feb 2018. From the Research Laboratory, School of Chemical Sciences, enrolled at School of Nanosciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar.

Diploma Astrobiology (Distance): in 2015 with Grade B (Reg. no: asbio 08)

From the Indian Astrobiology Research Centre (IARC) 4th floor, Candelar Building, 26 St. John Baptist road, near Mount Mary Steps, Bandra (W), Mumbai-400050. (http://www.iarc.res.in)

M.Phil. (Nanomedicine): First class (CGPA 7.45/9) in November 2014

From the Research Laboratory, School of Chemical Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar.

M.Sc. (Forensic Science): - First class (CGPA 6.72/10) in July 2012

From Department of Forensic Science, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

B.Sc. (Microbiology Majors, Chemistry), Second class (667/1050) in April 2010. Sheth P.T. Arts and Science collage, (Affiliated to Gujarat University) Godhra, Panchmahals, Gujarat.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Assistant professor at Department of Forensic Science, Parul Institute of Applied Science, Parul University, since from 23rd July to till now, Vadodara.

Visiting Faculty for Forensic Science subject at Raksha shakti University from March to May 2018, Ahmedabad.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

1. Ph.D. Thesis, Synthesis of Amino Acid Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles and their Application in Drug Delivery under the guidance of Prof. Man Singh at School of Chemical science, from the School of Nanosciences, Central university of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, in Feb 2018.

2. M. Phil Dissertation,Preparation and Characterization of Magnetic Nanoparticles and their Impacts on Anticancer Drug Binding and Release Processes Moderated Through 1st Tier Dendrimers under the guidance of Prof. Man Singh at School of Chemical science, from School of Nanosciences, Central university of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, in Nov 2014.

3. M.Sc. Project work entitled Forensic Nanoscience: DNA extraction by using Magnetic Nanoparticlesâ Under the guidance of Prof. S. K. Menon, from Department of Forensic science, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, in 2012.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS

1. Prof. H R Pandya Academic Performance Award-2019, Parul University.

2. International Young Scientist Award at 4th International Young Scientist Congress (IYSC-2018), Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.

3. Best Oral presentation award at 6th International Science Congress (ISC-2016), Maharashtra.

4. Best Poster presentation award at 4th International conference on Theranostic nanoparticles: A Recent Breakthrough in Nanotechnology-2016, Gujarat.

5. Second position at National conference on latest technologies and their application in forensic science and digital forensic-2012, Maharashtra.

6. Have Secured rank and Received Prizes in Extracurricular Activities like Drama, Badminton, Cricket, Carom, Javelin Throw, Volleyball, & Football.