Shobha Singh | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Pharmaceutical Excellence Award
Prof. Dr. Shobha Singh, Hygia Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Lucknow, India
Prof. Dr. Shobha Singh is a distinguished academic and researcher in pharmaceutical sciences, currently serving at Hygia Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lucknow ๐ซ. With a Ph.D. from AcSIRโCSIR-NBRI (2022) and a specialization in Pharmaceutical Chemistry ๐, she brings over a decade of teaching and 6 years of research experience. Her expertise spans synthetic organic chemistry, phytochemistry, and heterocyclic compound synthesis ๐ฌ. A member of IPGA and the Society of Ethnopharmacology ๐ฑ, she has guided numerous M. Pharm. theses and contributed to international conferences. Her passion and innovation continue to drive excellence in drug research and development.
Publication Profile
Education
Prof. Dr. Shobha Singh has pursued a strong academic path in the field of pharmaceutical sciences ๐. She earned her Ph.D. from AcSIR, CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow, with a CGPA of 7.42 ๐งช. She completed her M. Pharm. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Uttar Pradesh Technical University in 2008 with an impressive 80.30% ๐งฌ. Her B. Pharm. was accomplished at Northern India Engineering College in 2006 with 65.83% ๐. Prior to that, she excelled in her Intermediate (1999) and High School (1997) from U.P. Board with 70% marks in both ๐ฏโshowcasing a consistent academic record ๐.
Experience
Prof. Dr. Shobha Singh brings over a decade of valuable teaching experience in pharmaceutical sciences ๐. She began her academic journey as a Lecturer at the Rameshwaram Institute of Technology and Management, Lucknow, from July 23, 2008, to April 2011 ๐ซ. She then served as an Assistant Professor at Sherwood College of Pharmacy, Barabanki, from August 16, 2011, to January 16, 2014 ๐งช. Currently, she continues to educate and guide M. Pharm. students specializing in Pharmaceutical Chemistry ๐โinspiring future researchers and professionals with her deep subject expertise and mentorship ๐.
Awards
Prof. Dr. Shobha Singh has marked her journey with notable academic and professional achievements ๐. She holds a prestigious lifetime membership with the Indian Pharmacy Graduates’ Association (I.P.G.A.) ๐งฌ and is also a proud member of the Society of Ethnopharmacology ๐ฟ, reflecting her commitment to advancing traditional and modern pharmaceutical sciences. Her academic excellence is further highlighted by qualifying the GATE examination twice, in 2006 and 2009 ๐, and the GPAT examination in 2013 ๐. These accolades not only signify her academic rigor but also her dedication to continuous professional growth and research excellence ๐.
Research Focus
Prof. Dr. Shobha Singhโs research focus lies at the intersection of phytochemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, and natural product pharmacology ๐ฟ๐งช. She specializes in the phytochemical investigation and biological evaluation of medicinal plants such as Ajuga parviflora, Sesbania sesban, and Sesbania grandiflora ๐ธ. Her work spans the synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds, antioxidant activity, and in silico and in vivo pharmacological screening, particularly for anticonvulsant and anticancer properties ๐งฌ๐ฅ. She integrates traditional knowledge with modern techniques like molecular docking, enhancing drug discovery from natural sources ๐๐. Her research supports innovation in plant-based drug development.