The achievements and researches of Dr. Prakash V Diwan, in Pharmaceuticals sector attached to Maratha Mandal group of Institutions, Belagavi, Karnataka has added one more golden feather to the crown of Belagavi as he has been awarded with “Chartered Scientist” by the Royal Society of Chemistry (London).
Dr Diwan who is a blend of technocrat, scientist, academician and renowned pharmacologist of India has made known Belagavi as well Karnataka in the scientific research map of the world with his outcome. “Diwan, a multi-talented made our institution with his dedicated achievement as he has been bestowed with one of the most prestigious “Chartered Scientist” awards instituted by the Royal Society of Chemistry (London), ” opined the institution heads.
** Dr. Diwan is the first pharmacologist of India who has been honoured with the Royal Society of Chemistry, London. Since 2007, is also a Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry, FRSC (London).
** He is a Member Board of Governor’s National Dope Testing Laboratory, Government of India and Research Director at Central Research Laboratory, Maratha Mandal Group Of Institutions, Belagavi, Kanataka.
Dr Diwan rendering his services to Central Research Laboratory at Maratha Mandal Group of Institutions as Research Director. He served as the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, established the Pharmacology Department and superannuates as Head of the Department, Director grade Scientists, Hyderabad and Founder Director National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad.
He served as Former President, Indian Pharmacological society. Member, Academic Planning and Development Committee, NIPER, Hyderabad, Former Consultant at ICT, Hyderabad. Former Consultant, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Government of India. Scientific advisor to Pharmaceuticals Industries.
He has contributed significantly in the areas of drug discovery, Novel Drug Delivery Systems (Nanotechnology, oral delivery of Insulin, developed dendrimer technology for deadly diseases)
About Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
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Chartership as a scientist reflects the wide variety of sciences and their practice recognising high levels of skill and experience, independent of discipline and demonstrate their competency across five areas Application of Knowledge and Understanding, Personal responsibility. Interpersonal skills, Professional Practice, Professional standard by providing examples from working life, usually within the last five years.
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Dr. Prakash Diwan’s Profile
Ph.D., FRSC (London), Chartered Scientist
Professional Assignments:
Member, Board of Governors, National Dope Testing Laboratory, Govt of India
Expert Member, FSSAI Govt of India
Former President, Indian Pharmacological society
Founder Director NIPER, Hyderabad.
Director Grade Scientist, ICT, Hyderabad
Technical Advisor, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Govt. of India
Former Technical Consultant, ICT, Hyderabad.
National and International and National
Chartered Scientist Royal Society of Chemistry(London) 2022
Fellow of Indian Social Science Academy 2021
Fellow of Indian Pharmaceutical Association, 2011
Fellow of Indian Pharmacology Society, 2010
Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, London, 2009
Fellow of Academy of Sciences for Animal Welfare, India, 2002
Fellow of Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences, India, 2002
Fellow of Academy of General Education, India.1980
Countries visited
Dr Diwan visited USA, Germany, Japan, Australia China, Netherland, USSR, South Africa, Oman Malesia, Singapore, Scandinavian countries, Sri Lanka, Turkey etc
Professional Recognitions
Honours, Indian Pharmacological Society Life time achievement Oration Awards
Oration: Central Drug Research Institute Lucknow, India (2016)
Oration: Col. Ramnath Chopra Oration award (2011)
Fellow of Indian Pharmacological Society (2010)
Oration: Dr. BN Ghosh memorial award (2004)
Awards for best publications and presentations
2019 Prof B. Uvanas Prize
2018 Seeding lab USA Instrumental Access award
2015 Piot GA char Prize
2003 Chandra Kant Dandiya Award 1990, P. P Surya Kuman Prize
1988 Gufic Prize
1987 Thanjavur Southern Regional Conference Prize
1982 Mangalore Southern Regional Conference Prize
1978 Dr. SS. Mishra Memorial Young Scientist Award, National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMSc), New Delhi
Government of India assignments
GLP inspector, NABL auditor, Approved Chemist, Quality manager NABI
Scientific Contributions
1. Dr. Srinivasa K Rao, Dr. Prakash V Diwan, T.Longvah Editors, “Quinova- Nutrition and Health Benefits creative Research Results of over 530 Scientists, 2015, ISBN: 10:8193222806
2. Dr. T.S.S. Dikshith and Dr. Prakash V. Diwan Industrial Guide to Chemical and Drug Safety John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, USA, 2003. ISBN: 978-0-471-42607-3, MAY, 2003, 664 Pages.
3. Dr. Prakash V Diwan Editor “Newsletter Indian Pharmaceutical Association, AP
4. Dr. Prakash V. Diwan and Dr. P. Sisodia “Hepatitis: Pathophysiology and
Pharmacotherapy, Proceeding of Indian Pharmacological Conference Society,
Hyderabad, 1994
Present assignment
Research Director, Central Research Laboratory, Maratha Mandal Group of Institutions Belgaum, Kamataka.Mobile:9849005903, email: diwanpv@gmail.com
Academic qualifications
B.Sc., M.Sc.,. Ph.D.
* SSLC: BK Model high School Belgaum 1965
* B Sc GSS college, Tilakwadi, Belgaum1969
* M.Sc. Karnataka Medical College Hubli 1974
* Ph D Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India 1981
* Pharmaceutical Industries in and around Hyderabad
Research topics
Novel Drug Delivery Systems
* Sold Lipid Nanoparticles, Trans dermal drug delivery, Nano emulsions, Liposomes, Rectal suppositories, Lipid microspheres, Solid self- nanoemulsifying drug delivery etc
* Hydroxybutyric acid grafted solid lipid nanoparticles: A novel strategy to improve drug delivery to the brain
* Oral Delivery of Insulin Effective insulin delivery using starch nanoparticles as a potential trans-nasal mucoadhesive carrier.
* Dendrimers as drug carriers : Pre-clinical and behavioural toxicity profile of PAMAN
dendrimers in mice
* Usespected in vivo anti-inflammatory activity observed for simple, surface functionalised (amidoamine) dendrimers.
* Drug discovery Programme: Pharmacological Screening of drugs for arthritis, diabetes, autism, attimer’s, CNS disorders etc for synthetic and natural products.
Research Papers published
* More than 250, 17 patients, Ph.D guided: 22 Advisor for doctoral research 14, total 36
* Advisor for Pharma students dissertation work in Pharmaceutical Sciences and pharmacology
Research collaborations
1. National Institute of Nutrition Hyderabad
2. Deffence Research Development Organisation, Gwalior,M.P
3. Jamia Hamdard University,, New Delhi.
4. Andhra University, Vishakapattanam., Andhra Pradesh
5. Kakatiya University, Wärngal, Andhra Pradesh
6. Dr HvS Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sager.MP
7. Osmania university, Hyderabad,
8. JN Technical University, Hyderabad,
Scientific events organised and participated
* Seminars Conferences, Workshops Conducted in Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences and delivered Keynote addresses at National and International platforms.
* Scientific lectures also include the Scientific and non-scientific audience.
Job profile
A. Lecturer to Assistant Professor in Medical College, Belgaum 1974-1983
B. Senior Scientist to Director Grade Scientist, Indian Institute of Chemical
Technology, Hyderabad 1983-2009
C. Founder Director, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad. 2006-2009
D. Former Director and Dean, School of Pharmacy, Hyderabad 2009 to 2014
E. Research Director, Basic Science Research Centre, Belagavi, Karnataka 2014
-2015
F. Director, Central research Laboratory, Belgaum Karnataka 2015 till date
