Akash Deep is a doctoral student in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Punjabi University, Patiala (Punjab), India, studying under the supervision of Dr Vikas Rana. His PhD research explores the development and evaluation of an inhalable nanostructured-based drug delivery system for poorly water-soluble drugs. Before coming to Patiala, he completed his post-graduation, i.e., M. Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Sciences, from Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar (Punjab), India, and his research focused on preparing liposomal DPI (dry powder inhaler) containing anti-tubercular drugs combination for the treatment of tuberculosis. Before that, he received a Bachelor's in Pharmacy in 2011 from Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar (Punjab), India and cleared the GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) entrance exam for higher studies.
He also had experience in teaching as an Assistant Professor for graduate students. He is particularly interested in the development and evaluation of nanostructured-based DPI's for the effective treatment of pulmonary diseases. His other major research interest is to study the effects of different formulations, process, and cyclone design parameters on the aerosolization properties of the inhalable powder prepared using the spray-drying technique. His PhD research work is supported by the University Grant Commission (UGC) of India with fellowships as a junior and senior research fellow. He has presented his research work at various national and international conferences on Novel Drug Delivery and has published several research and review papers in reputed journal. For further information, he can be contacted at akashdeep.akashdeep.singh2@gmail.com.