Dr. Kuntal Das is an accomplished academician, researcher, and pharmaceutical professional with over 23 years of experience spanning pharmacy education, research, academic administration, pharmaceutical quality control, and scientific mentoring. He has served in senior academic positions, currently working as Professor and Head of the Department at Sree Siddaganga College of Pharmacy, Tumkuru, affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru. Previously, he served as Professor and HOD at Mallige College of Pharmacy and Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru.

His professional career also includes experience as an Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Tutor, and Quality Control Officer in the pharmaceutical industry. His broad academic experience demonstrates sustained leadership in pharmacy education, departmental administration, curriculum development, research supervision, and institutional activities.

Research Expertise & Contributions

Dr. Das has made substantial contributions to Pharmacognosy, Natural Product Chemistry, medicinal plants, pharmaceutical research, herbal drugs, phytochemistry, and related areas of natural-product-based therapeutics. His research interests are reflected particularly in his extensive work on medicinal plants and natural products, including Stevia rebaudiana.

He has contributed 126 research publications, 28 review publications, 15 books, 9 book chapters, and 12 patent publications, along with 9 design patent grants. He has served as first author on 68 research publications, demonstrating significant personal contribution to scientific research and scholarly communication.

Academic Leadership & Mentoring

Dr. Kuntal Das has demonstrated strong commitment to academic development and student mentorship. He has guided 1 PhD scholar, with 2 PhD scholars currently under supervision, in addition to mentoring 18 M.Pharm students and 35 undergraduate students.

He has also contributed to academic and professional development through 23 guest lectures, 33 FDP participations, 22 scientific presentations, 14 scientific session chairing responsibilities, conference organization, consultancy projects, and consultancy services. His experience as Professor and HOD further reflects his leadership in higher pharmacy education.

Awards, Fellowships & Recognitions

Dr. Das has received an impressive range of professional fellowships and awards recognizing his contributions to research, teaching, pharmacy, and scientific advancement. His fellowships include recognition from the Royal Society of Chemistry, Society for Plant Research, Association of Pharmacy Professionals, Indian Chemical Society, Institution of Chemists (India), Society of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, and several other professional organizations.

Among his notable recognitions are the Savitribai Phule Best Faculty Researcher Award-2026, Eminent Researcher Excellence Award-2025, Best Author Award-2024, C. V. Raman Award-2024, Bharat Shiksha Gaurav Puraskar-2023, Stars Award (Gold Medal)-2021 (presented on 17 January 2022 by the American Association of Government College of Pharmacy Alumni, New York, USA), Innovative Researcher Award-2022, Outstanding Scientist Award-2021, Dr. P. D. Sethi Memorial Annual National Award-2020 for Best Research Paper, Best Professor in Pharmacognosy and Natural Product Chemistry-2019, Best Scientist Award-2019, Pharmacy Teacher of the Year-2018 (awarded by APTI Karnataka State Branch on 26 October 2018), Award for Research Papers-2017 conferred by the Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST), Government of Karnataka, and Best Researcher Award-2017.

He has additionally received multiple best oral and poster presentation awards at national and international scientific conferences, further highlighting the impact and recognition of his scholarly contributions.

These three additions strengthen his profile by adding:

• An internationally recognized Gold Medal award (USA-based alumni association).
• A state-level teaching excellence award from APTI.
• A Government of Karnataka research recognition award from VGST.

They would positively enhance the overall weightage of the awards and recognition section for the Outstanding Researcher Award evaluation.

International & National Scientific Engagement

Dr. Das has actively participated in numerous national and international conferences, presenting research through oral, poster, and e-poster formats. His scientific presentations have included conferences and symposia in Turkey, Thailand, Romania, and India, covering medicinal and aromatic plants, natural products, infectious diseases, pharmaceutical research, drug development, molecular virology, and healthcare innovation.

His sustained participation in international scientific forums demonstrates his engagement with the global research community and his commitment to disseminating research findings.

Professional Recognition & Editorial Contributions

Dr. Das has served on various professional bodies and editorial/review boards, with 14 professional memberships and 24 editorial/review board memberships. He has also received recognition for academic and institutional contributions, including appreciation for NAAC-related work and institutional academic excellence.

His biographical profile was also published in Marquis Who’s Who in the World, reflecting recognition of his professional standing.

Eligibility for Outstanding Researcher Award 

Dr. Kuntal Das is highly eligible for the Outstanding Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels based on his extensive and sustained contributions to pharmaceutical and natural-product research. His profile demonstrates:

• 23+ years of professional and academic experience in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.
• 126 research publications and 28 review publications, with 68 publications as first author.
• 15 books and 9 book chapters, demonstrating substantial scholarly contribution.
• 12 patent publications and 9 design patent grants, highlighting research innovation and translational potential.
• Successful PhD and postgraduate research supervision, along with extensive undergraduate mentoring.
• 9 research grants and multiple consultancy projects/services.
• Numerous national and international research presentations, including participation in international conferences in Turkey, Thailand, and Romania.
• Multiple prestigious researcher, scientist, faculty, author, and pharmacy awards.
• Fellowships from several recognized scientific and professional organizations.
• Significant contributions to Pharmacognosy, Natural Product Chemistry, medicinal plants, herbal research, and pharmaceutical sciences.
• Demonstrated academic leadership as Professor and Head of Department across multiple pharmacy institutions.

Dr. Kuntal Das represents a strong combination of academic leadership, research productivity, scientific innovation, student mentorship, professional recognition, and international research engagement. His extensive publication record, books, patents, research grants, awards, fellowships, and long-standing contribution to pharmacy education collectively establish him as a distinguished contributor to pharmaceutical and natural-product research. These achievements make him a strong and suitable candidate for the Outstanding Researcher Award under Scientific Laurels.