Dr. Nitika Mor, Baba Mastnath University, Asthal Bohar, Rohtak (HR), India
Dr. Nitika Mor is an accomplished Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak, with a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Kurukshetra University. Her research focuses on drug delivery systems, traditional medicinal formulations, and molecular docking. She has published 14 research papers, authored a book chapter, holds two patent publications (one granted), and has received multiple awards including the UGC-CSIR JRF/SRF and Best Poster Award. With technical expertise in synthesis, biological assays, and in-silico studies, Dr. Mor is a dynamic contributor to pharmaceutical research and innovation.
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Education
Dr. Nitika Mor is a dedicated researcher with a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Kurukshetra University (2017–2022), where she focused her thesis on the Design, Characterization, and In-Vitro Studies of Sustained Release Delivery Systems for Curcumin under the guidance of Dr. Neera Raghav. 🎓 She holds an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry (2013–2015) from Hindu College, Sonipat, affiliated with Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak. 🧪 Her academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (2010–2013) from Hindu Girls College, Sonipat. 📚 Dr. Mor’s educational background reflects a strong foundation in science and innovative pharmaceutical research.
Experience
Dr. Nitika Mor is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak, since February 1, 2023. 🏛️ With her strong academic foundation and research expertise in pharmaceutical and organic chemistry, she brings innovative teaching methods and deep subject knowledge to the classroom. 🧪 Her role involves mentoring students, delivering engaging lectures, and contributing to the academic growth of the department. 📚 Dr. Mor’s commitment to education and passion for chemistry make her a valuable asset to the university’s faculty. ✨ She continues to inspire budding scientists through her teaching and guidance.
Awards
Dr. Nitika Mor has received several prestigious awards and fellowships in recognition of her academic excellence and research potential. She qualified the UGC-CSIR JRF (Chemical Sciences) in June 2016 with an impressive All India Rank of 65. 🇮🇳 She was awarded the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) from October 2017 to September 2019, followed by the Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) from October 2019 to March 2022 by UGC-CSIR India to support her Ph.D. journey. 🔬 In 2018, she received the Best Poster Presentation Award at the 9th National Conference on RACES-2018 held at MMM College, Patiala, Punjab.
Research Focus
Dr. Nitika Mor specializes in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, with a strong research focus on natural polymer-based oral drug delivery systems. Her work emphasizes the use of biopolymers like cellulose, pectin, carrageenan, and alginate for sustained release formulations, particularly for curcumin. She explores modifications of polysaccharides and curcumin derivatives to improve bioavailability, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic efficacy. Her contributions also span phytochemistry, investigating medicinal plants like Ashwagandha and Garlic for their pharmacological benefits. Dr. Mor integrates green chemistry, molecular modeling, and clinical insights into her innovative drug delivery strategies.
Publication Top Notes
Recent advances in cellulose, pectin, carrageenan and alginate-based oral drug delivery systems
Some cetyltrimethylammonium bromide modified polysaccharide supports as sustained release systems for curcumin
Design and development of carboxymethylcellulose ester of curcumin as sustained release delivery system in liver
Synthesis of propynyloxy substituted some novel aurones as potent cathepsin B inhibitors
Alginate hydrogels: Sustained release system to analyze the effect of traditional excipients on curcumin availability
Study on enhanced serum protein protecting and anti-cathepsin activities of various curcumin formulations containing traditional excipients and bio-enhancers
In-vitro simulation of modified-alginate ester as sustained release delivery system for curcumin
Curcumin, the panacea: A review on advancement to solve pharmaco-kinetic problems.
A review: Phytochemicals and bioactivities of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera).