Dr. Arti Gupta is an accomplished pharmacy academician, researcher, and academic administrator with approximately 19 years of teaching experience in pharmaceutical education. She currently serves as Associate Professor and Academic Coordinator at Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Maharashtra, Mumbai, where she is also involved in research coordination and institutional quality assurance. Previously, she served as Director at Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering and Technology (Pharmacy), Bareilly, and as Professor, Principal, and Dean at ITM College of Pharmacy and Research, Gorakhpur. She also held academic and departmental leadership positions at Maliba Pharmacy College, Uka Tarsadia University, Gujarat.

Throughout her career, Dr. Gupta has contributed to academic development, institutional administration, curriculum planning, postgraduate education, and research promotion. Her professional journey reflects a sustained commitment to pharmaceutical sciences, faculty development, and academic excellence.

Research Expertise & Scientific Contributions

Dr. Gupta's research interests encompass pharmacognosy, herbal drug development, phytochemical analysis, nanotechnology-based drug delivery, pharmaceutical formulation, and therapeutic applications of natural products. Her work includes investigations into ursolic acid, herbal hepatoprotective formulations, gold nanoparticles, antimicrobial and immunomodulatory compounds, and targeted drug delivery systems.

She has contributed to 46 publications, 45 poster presentations, and numerous scientific and academic activities. Her research emphasizes the integration of traditional medicinal knowledge with modern pharmaceutical technologies to support innovative drug development and improved therapeutic outcomes.

Patents & Innovation

Dr. Gupta has reported nine patent entries or innovations, including granted patents, published applications, and other patent-related achievements. Her contributions cover citrate-capped ursolic acid gold nanoparticles, colon-specific noscapine nanoparticles for cancer treatment, gastro-retentive pulsatile drug delivery of rizatriptan benzoate, mixed micellar systems for improving drug solubility, herbal chewable tablets, and other pharmaceutical formulations.

These innovations demonstrate her interest in translating pharmaceutical research into practical applications and developing novel approaches to drug delivery, formulation science, and healthcare.

Research Projects & Funding

Dr. Gupta has undertaken research projects addressing pharmaceutical innovation and formulation development. As Principal Investigator, she received a grant of ₹50,000 from Uka Tarsadia University for a project on the green synthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticles and their potential antimicrobial and immunomodulatory applications in tuberculosis treatment. She also received institutional funding of ₹70,000 for the development of a hard-boiled candy or dark chocolate formulation for cough.

In addition, she has contributed to professional development initiatives, including a refresher course supported by the Gujarat State Pharmacy Council. These activities demonstrate her engagement in applied research, innovation, and academic capacity-building.

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Gupta has received several awards and recognitions for her contributions to pharmaceutical education, research, and academic leadership. Her notable achievements include:

• Bharat Gaurav Puraskar and Certificate of Excellence (2024) for contributions to pharmaceutical education.

• Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Teachers' Excellence Award (2020), presented in 2021 by AICTE and the Shikshak Kalyan Foundation.

• InSc Research Excellence Award (2020).

• Certificate of Appreciation and a ₹5,000 cash prize from SRMS Trust for research publication under its Faculty Research Promotion Scheme in 2023.

• Certificate of Merit for the Dr. P. D. Sethi Annual Award (2013) for research on TLC/HPTLC applications in pharmaceutical and herbal analysis.

• Recognition in the AD Scientific Index 2021, where she was ranked 13th within Uka Tarsadia University, as reported in her CV.

• Recognition for outstanding contributions to peer review for Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy and a certificate of excellence in reviewing from the Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bio-resource Technology.

These distinctions reflect her contributions to teaching, research publication, pharmaceutical innovation, and scholarly evaluation.

Academic Leadership & Professional Service

Dr. Gupta has held several significant academic and administrative responsibilities, including Director, Principal, Dean, Head of Department, Academic Coordinator, Research Coordinator, and Research and Development Cell In-charge. She has also served as Chairperson of the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee and participated in institutional quality assurance and innovation initiatives.

She is a recognized Ph.D. guide and postgraduate teacher, has contributed to boards of studies and curriculum development, and has served as an examiner for multiple universities. Her editorial and peer-review activities for national and international scientific journals further demonstrate her commitment to maintaining research quality and academic standards.

Conferences, Training & Professional Memberships

Dr. Gupta has participated in more than 113 seminars, conferences, workshops, faculty development programmes, and other professional-development activities. She has convened and coordinated national conferences, workshops on instrumental drug analysis, pharmacy-related academic events, and professional programmes.

She is a lifetime member of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI) and the Institute of Scholars (InSc). Her participation in professional societies, scientific meetings, and academic development initiatives supports collaboration and the dissemination of pharmaceutical knowledge.

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award 

Dr. Arti Gupta is a strong candidate for the Women Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels, based on her sustained contributions to pharmaceutical education, research, innovation, and academic leadership. Her approximately 19 years of teaching experience, 46 publications, reported patent portfolio, funded research projects, and multiple research and teaching recognitions demonstrate her commitment to advancing pharmaceutical sciences.

Her research on herbal formulations, phytochemicals, gold nanoparticles, and targeted drug delivery highlights her interest in developing innovative pharmaceutical solutions. In addition, her service as an academic administrator, research coordinator, Ph.D. guide, journal reviewer, and institutional research leader reflects her broader contribution to scientific education and research development.

Overall, Dr. Arti Gupta merits consideration for the Scientific Laurels Women Researcher Award in recognition of her research contributions, pharmaceutical innovations, academic excellence, and sustained efforts to strengthen research and higher education.