Dr. Munira M. Momin
Professor
M. Pharm. Ph.D.
Dr. Munira Momin currently serving as a Principal and Professor at SVKM’s Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, India. She is a recipient of Nehru-Fulbright Professional excellence administrators fellowship for the year 2019. Under her leadership, the institute has received many accolades to count a few, accreditation by NBA with Full accreditation status for SIX years, NIRF rank 38th (NIRF Ranking 2022), Two times national winner of Best Industry Linked Pharmacy degree college Award of AICTE-CII, DST-FIST grant of 100 lakh. The college has received around 3.2 crore industry collaborative and government research funding in last three years. She has institutionalized number of innovative practices in teaching and research. The college has seen a complete transformation on research and student’s professional and societal activities. To mention about her academic background, she obtained her B. Pharm and M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics) from L.M. college of Pharmacy, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India. She has received F H Jani gold medal for merit rank in Pharmaceutical technology subjects in B. Pharm. She is a recipient of Prof M. L. Khurana Memorial Award for Best Research Paper published during the Year 2008-09 in Pharmaceutics and Bio-Pharmaceutics. Dr. Munira has published several research papers in national and international journals. She, as a PI and Co-PI has received research grants (Industry collaborative research and Govt. funding), with total amount of more than 100 Lakh. She has five patents in pipeline and one trademark to her credit. Dr. Momin has three books on pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical Engineering to her credit. She has three book chapters to her credit in CRS press and Tylor Francis publishers.
Awards:
2021: Top Most Influential Principals (Education) Award at 11th World Education Congress Global Awards Ceremony of 11th Edition of World Education Congress 2022
2021: Dynamic Principal Award for Excellence & Leadership in Education at Asia- GCC Awards by FAMA
2020: IDMA-ACG Best Research Paper in 2020 for Best research paper published during 2019-20.
2019: Fulbright-Nehru Administrative Scholars by United States- India Education Foundation
2013: The Best Teacher Award by Swarnim Vision, Indian Pharmaceutical Association-Gujarat Branch, L J. Institute of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad
2009: M. L. Khurana National Best Paper Award by Indian Pharmaceutical Association, India
1995: B. Pharm Merit Award F.H. Jani Gold Medal by Gujarat University, India
Funded Research Grants:
Source: Central Council of Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), Ministry of AYUSH
Title: Drug proving studies, mechanistic insight and development of novel delivery systems of UNIM-H and UNIM-R for effective treatment of arthritis.
Time: October 2020 – September 2023
Amount: 4.536 Million INR (45.26 Lakhs Indian Rupees)
Role: Co-investigator
Source: Board of Research in Nuclear Science (BRNS)
Title: Synthesis, development and efficacy of functionalized Hollow Gold Nanoparticles for Glioblastoma
Time: March 2020 – June 2023
Amount: 3.49 Million INR ( 34.93 Lakhs Indian Rupees)
Role: Co-investigator
Source: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
Title: Facility Improvement in Science and Technology (FIST)
Time: June 2018 to June 2022
Amount: 10 Million Indian Rupees
Role: Principal Coordinator
Source: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
Title: Core Research Grant, Synthesis, development and Efficacy study of Chlorotoxin functionalized hollow Gold nanoparticles for therapy of Glioblastoma
Time: June 2018 to June 2021
Amount: 2.4 Million Indian Rupees
Role: Principal Investigator
Source: Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission, Maharashtra State, India
Title: Development of Nanoemulgel for arthritic inflammation and pain based on Ethnomedicinal plants of western India
Time: June 2018 to June 2020
Amount: 1.74 Million (17.42 lakh) Indian Rupees
Role: Principal Investigator
Source: Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission, Maharashtra State, India
Title: Fortified Nutraceuticals of Acacia nilotica pods,- A healthy product for geriatric patients
Time: June 2018 to June 2020
Amount: 1.84 Million (18.62 lakh) Indian Rupees
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Source: Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission, Maharashtra State, India
Title: Foam and hydrogel sponges for chronic wounds of burns and diabetes
Time: June 2017 to June 2019
Amount: 1.66 Million (16.62 lakh) Indian Rupees
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Source: Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission, Maharashtra State, India
Title: Formulation development and evaluation of Novel gel for vaginal drug delivery for prevention of HIV transmission and contraception
Time: June 2017 to June 2019
Amount: 1.42 Million (14.20 lakh) Indian Rupees
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Current industry collaborative research funding: 5.7 Million
Patents/ Trademarks:
- Indian patent (Patent No. 409514, Dated- 20-10-2022): Modified release drug delivery system- Granted
- Indian patent (MUM/1740/2013): Novel composition of anti-fungal preparation- Granted
- Indian Patent (MUM/1932/2014): Wound Healing Sponge containing Curcumin - Granted
- Indian Trademark, NanoResCu® 2016- Granted
- Indian Patent (201821030102): Microemulsion based nail lacquer for onychomycosis, 2018.
- Indian Patent No 201821027518: Modified Release Drug Delivery System
- Indian Patent No: 201821034319: Ophthalmic Pharmaceutical Composition comprising of Omega3 fatty acids
- Indian Patent no. 202021044504 Fortified nutraceuticals of Acacia nilotica; submitted on 13-10-2020.
- Indian Patent no. 2202021044492 Development of nanoemulgel for arthritic inflammation and pain based on ethnomedicinal plants of Western India; submitted on 13-10-2020.
- Indian Patent no. 202021044512 A Near-Infra Red (NIR) Fluorescence sensor for the selective detection of pathogenic protein agglomerates, 13-10-2020
Publications: 91
Recent Publications:
- Momin Munira & Shaikh D, “Analytical method development for simultaneous estimation of ciprofloxacin hcl and olopatadine hcl in bulk drug and formulation by rp-hplc method”, Indian Drugs, January 2023,60(1), 50-60(Scopus Indexed)
Damani M; Desai N; Singh B; Singh R; Momin Munira & Khan Tabassum, Synthesis of Hollow Gold Nanoparticles - Impact of Variables on Process Optimization, Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, October 2022, 111(10), 2907-2916(IF:3.784) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xphs.2022.08.003
Sakpal D; Gharat Sankalp & Momin Munira, Recent advancements in polymeric nanofibers for ophthalmic drug delivery and ophthalmic tissue engineering, Biomaterials Advances, October 2022, 141, 213124(IF : 8.457) 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.213124
Mallya Rashmi ; Naik B and Momin Munira, Application of Herbs and Dietary Supplements in ADHD Management, CNS and Neurological Disorders Drug targets, 2022 (Scopus Indexed) Review article. Online ahead of print. 10.2174/1871527321666220720103923
Momin Munira; Khan,Tabassum; Malliya Rashmi; Suvarna Vasanti; Omri A& Nair A, Nanoparticles—Attractive Carriers of Antimicrobial Essential Oils Antibiotics, January , 2022, 11(1), 108 (IF: 4.63) 10.3390/antibiotics11010108
Momin Munira; Basudkar V; Gharat Sankalp & Shringarpure M, A review on Anti-aging nanoformulations: Recent developments in excipients for nanocosmeceuticals and regulatory guidelines, Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, March 2022, 39(3), 45-97(IF: 4.889) 10.1615/CritRevTherDrugCarrierSyst.2021039544
Sonetha V; Majumdar S; Shah S; Momin Munira & Khan Tabassum, Step-wise micro-fabrication techniques of microneedle arrays with applications in transdermal drug delivery – A review, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, March 2022, 68, 1-11(IF: 3.981) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103119
Jethva P; Momin Munira; Khan Tabassum & Omri. A, Lanthanide-doped upconversion luminescent nanoparticles- evolving role in bioimaging, biosensing, and drug delivery, Materials, March 2022, 15(7), 1-23(IF: 3.623) https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15072374
Amra K; Momin Munira; Desai N & Khan F, Therapeutic benefits of natural oils along with permeation enhancing activity, International Journal of Dermatology, April 2022, 61(4), 484-507 (IF: 2.736) https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.15733
Patel Z; Gharat Sankalp; Al-Tabakha M;Ashames A; Boddu H.S & Momin Munira, Recent advancements in electrospun nanofibers for wound healing: polymers, clinical and Regulatory Perspective, Critical Reviews™ in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, May 2022, 39(4), 83–118(IF: 4.889) 10.1615/CritRevTherDrugCarrierSyst.2022039840
Phadatare S; Momin Munira; Pimpalikar P& Sirwani R, Development and validation of RP-HPLC method for simultaneous estimation of cyclosporine A in combination with a-linolenic acid, Asian Journal of Chemistry, 2022, 34(7), 1804-1808( Scopus Indexed ) Research article. 10.14233/ajchem.2022.23732
M Quadros, M Momin, G Verma, Implications of Synthesis Methodology on Physicochemical and Biological Properties of Hydroxyapatite, Handbook on Synthesis Strategies for Advanced Materials, 617-658: Book chapter
Munira Momin, Zeeshan Patel, Sankalp Gharat, Moawia Altabakha, Akram Ashames, Sai Boddu, Recent Advancements In Electrospun Nanofibers For Wound Healing: Polymers, Clinical And Regulatory Perspective, January 2022, DOI: 10.1615/CritRevTherDrugCarrierSyst.2022039840 (IF: 4.889)
Administrative Accomplishments and Leadership:
• Head of the Institute, MoU signed with Laurentian University, Canada, Curriculum development, Co-curricular activities, Research collaborations, Faculty exchange activities (2016-Present)
• Head of the institute, MoU signed with Kingston University, UK, development of collaborative Postgraduate programs, students and faculty exchange. (2018-ongoing)
• Head of the Institute, MoU signed with Ardmore Therapeutics LLC, USA, Collaborative research, Co-curricular activities. (2015-Present)
• Convener, Accreditation Committee, Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati college of Pharmacy, the institute received Full Accreditation Status granted by National Board of Accreditation, India
• Convener, Industry-Academia cell, Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati college of Pharmacy, the institute received national award of Best Industry Linked Pharmacy college instituted by All India Council of Technical Education and Confederation of Indian Industries.
• Leader, Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati college of Pharmacy, 32nd All India Rank in National Ranking framework-2018 for Pharmacy institutes of India.
• Introduction of new skill development based short-term modules for students
• Introduction of industry training of academic staff and students
• Starting of Quality Improvement programs for academic staff, research scholars and Laboratory staff
• Member: University of Mumbai, Local Scrutiny committee for granting continuous affiliation to the affiliated Pharmacy college (2014-present)
• Member: Gujarat University, Faculty selection committee, (2005-2008)
• Member: Pharmacy Council of India, Scrutiny committee at national level for granting permission to start a new institute/program/continuation of affiliation with the council. (2012-Present)
• Vice Chancellors Nominee, University of Mumbai, Faculty selection committee. (2014-Present)
• Member, Advisory Board, Fees Regulatory Committee, Maharashtra State. (2017-Present)
Academic Accomplishments and Leadership:
• Member, Curriculum development Committee, university of Mumbai (2014-Present)
• Invited reviewer for AAPS PharmSciTech journal (2012-2014), AAPS journal, Current Drug Delivery and International Journal of Pharmaceutics (2008-2011), Drug Delivery Letters of Bentham Publishers (2012-13), Journal of Herbal Medicine (2016- present), Indian Drugs (2015- Present), Indian journal of Pharm Science (2005-present)
• Indian Drugs Manufacturer Association (IDMA), Reviewers Felicitation Award-2017
• Executive member, Controlled Release Society- India Chapter (2015-Present)
• Scientific Posters and abstract Presented at national and International Conferences: 25
• Invited talk on Pharmaceutical Science and Drug Delivery systems: 10
• PhD and Postgraduate thesis reviewer of national repute universities: 06
• Total number of PhD and Postgraduate thesis Guided/reviewed (2005-Present): 45
• Books by National Publishers: 05, Book chapters by International Publishes: 03
Professional Affiliations:
• Life Member of the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (GUJ/LM/MEH/34)
• Life Member of the LMCP Alumni Association (LM/ 297)
• All India Pharmacy Teachers Association (GUJ/LM-062)
Contact details:
E-mail: munira.momin@bncp.ac.in; principal@bncp.ac.in
Tel. (O): 022-42332052 Mob. 9619605110