Dr. Kolanpaka Blessi Priyanka is an accomplished pharmaceutical scientist and educator with 16 years of teaching experience in pharmaceutical chemistry and medicinal chemistry. She is currently serving as Assistant Professor (C) at University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana (2009–Present), where she leads research initiatives, teaches pharmaceutical chemistry courses, and contributes to institutional academic and administrative functions.

She holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Kakatiya University (2011–2015), where her doctoral research focused on the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and their biological screening. She also completed her Master of Pharmacy (2007–2009) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (2002–2006) from the same institution. During her doctoral studies, she was awarded a UGC-BSR Merit Fellowship and was selected for an AICTE Fellowship during her M. Pharm. programme.

Research & Publications

Dr. Priyanka's research focuses on the synthesis of benzimidazole-isatin and benzimidazole-oxadiazole derivatives and their in vitro cytotoxic evaluation on cancer cell lines (MCF-7, HCT116, HepG2, HeLa) using MTT assay, as well as formulation and characterization of pharmaceutical cocrystals. She possesses expertise in handling specialized instruments including microwave synthesizers, UV-Visible spectrophotometers, and HPLC systems.

Her scholarly output comprises 32 research publications with a H-Index of 4, published in peer-reviewed journals including the World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacophore, Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Clinical Research, and European Chemical Bulletin. Her publications address diverse topics including synthesis and evaluation of isatin derivatives, benzimidazole carboxamides, indole derivatives, and pharmaceutical cocrystals with enhanced solubility profiles.

Patents, Books & Scholarly Contributions

Dr. Priyanka has contributed to 3 patents: an Indian patent (Application No. 202341027843 A, filed 2023) on bio-functional iron oxide nanoparticles for water purification; a UK patent (Application No. 6305862, granted September 2023) on a nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer detection device; and a UK design grant patent (Application No. 6316346, granted October 2023) for a digital ultrasonic homogenizer used for DNA and RNA protein isolation.

She has authored or co-authored 3 books: a Textbook of Biostatistics and Research Methodology (ISBN 978-81-19908-77-6, 2023), a Textbook of Medicinal Chemistry III (ISBN 978-81-19908-51-6, 2023), and Formulation and Evaluation of Poly Herbal Chocolate (ISBN 978-99993-5-438-7). Additionally, she has contributed a book chapter on "Explainable and Multi-Source AI Frameworks for Adaptive Biosurveillance in Public Health and Environmental Systems" published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

Teaching & Academic Contributions

Dr. Priyanka has undertaken extensive academic responsibilities including question paper setting for multiple autonomous institutions and universities such as Andhra University, RIPER Autonomous Ananthapur, and Omega College of Pharmacy. She serves as an external evaluator for SVS Autonomous University, Brilliant Grammer School Educational Society's Group of Institutions, and Palamuru University. She has been assigned responsibility for question banking at the B. Pharma exit level by NBEMS (Assignment No. NAN25120098, December 2025) and serves as chief examiner for B. Pharmacy V semester paper valuation.

As a faculty coordinator (since November 2025), she oversees academic, cultural, and student development programmes. She has served as Joint Director of Padmakshi Women's Hostel at Kakatiya University (2022–2024) and has been an active member of anti-ragging and anti-discrimination committees since 2012.

Conference Presentations & Academic Engagement

Dr. Priyanka has presented 5 oral presentations and 13 poster presentations at national and international conferences, including the Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, BioMe2023 International Conference, Telangana Science Congress, and specialty conferences on pharmaceutical sciences and innovations. Her presentations have covered synthesis and evaluation of novel compounds, cocrystal formulations, and herbal formulation development.

She has participated in over 40 conferences and workshops spanning topics including medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis, drug discovery, intellectual property rights, and pedagogical innovations. She has actively participated in 26 quality improvement programmes and faculty development activities, including refresher courses on drug discovery and development, artificial intelligence in pharmaceutical research, and advanced analytical techniques.

Conference Organization & Administrative Leadership

Dr. Priyanka has served as an organizing committee member for multiple national conferences on pharmaceutical sciences held at her institution, including Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2012, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2025) and Drug Discovery Innovations and Development (2025). She served as co-chairperson of a two-day national scientific conference sponsored by CCSEA on Teaching Laboratory Animal Ethics in August 2024 and has served as oral and poster evaluator at TechQuest'24, BRIGCON-2024, and the 74th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress.

She serves as a Chief Verification Officer for Telangana State Council of Higher Education Help Line Centre (KUWL20) at Kakatiya University since 2014, overseeing verification processes for PGECET, EAMCET, NEET, LAWCET, and EdCET examinations. She is listed on the advisory editorial board and reviewer panel of 4 ASIO journals and the advisory board of the World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Advance Research in Pharmaceuticals & Biologicals.

Awards, Honours & Professional Memberships

Dr. Priyanka is the recipient of the "Outstanding Women Researcher in Pharmaceutical Sciences" award by Venus International Women Awards (March 2026) and the "Outstanding Women Icon award–2026" by Friendship Forum. Earlier recognitions include nomination for the Young Scientist Award 2017 by Telangana Academy of Sciences. She secured an impressive 88.8 percentile in GATE (2007) and has been selected for interviews for senior academic positions including Assistant Professor at Delhi Pharmaceutical Science and Research University (2016) and degree lecturer roles in Telangana (2017).

She holds lifetime membership in the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers (APTI) (Registration No. TL/TM-618) and maintains an ORCID profile (0009-0008-3088-5002). She has completed an NPTEL course on organic retrosynthesis and participated in the NEP–2025 Orientation and Sensitization Programme.

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award

Dr. Kolanpaka Blessi Priyanka demonstrates a comprehensive profile of academic excellence and research contributions. Her 16 years of dedicated teaching experience, 32 research publications, 3 patents, 3 authored books, and multiple scholarly contributions collectively reflect sustained commitment to pharmaceutical sciences. Her research in heterocyclic synthesis and pharmaceutical cocrystals has generated publications in high-impact journals, and her administrative and educational leadership roles underscore her institutional impact. Her recent recognition as an "Outstanding Women Researcher in Pharmaceutical Sciences" further validates her contributions to the field.

Dr. Kolanpaka Blessi Priyanka is eligible for consideration for the Women Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels, particularly in recognition of her contributions to pharmaceutical research, medicinal chemistry innovation, academic leadership, and sustained engagement in institutional and professional development activities.