The Analytical Research Laboratory is a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary facility dedicated to the qualitative and quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical compounds, herbal formulations, biomolecules, and novel drug delivery systems. The laboratory supports advanced research in pharmaceutical analysis, natural product chemistry, formulation development, quality control, and translational biomedical research. Equipped with sophisticated analytical instrumentation and operating under Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)-oriented standards, the facility provides comprehensive analytical support for researchers, postgraduate students, Ph.D. scholars, faculty members, and collaborative interdisciplinary projects. The laboratory actively engages in method development, validation, standardization, stability studies, bioanalytical investigations, and characterization of pharmaceutical and herbal products. It serves as a central platform for analytical testing, drug-excipient compatibility studies, dissolution profiling, permeability studies, and physicochemical evaluation of formulations. The facility is committed to maintaining high standards of scientific accuracy, reproducibility, documentation, and laboratory safety while fostering innovation, collaboration, and translational research.

1. Core Research Areas

1. Chromatographic Analysis & Method Development Advanced chromatographic techniques are employed for qualitative and quantitative analysis of drugs, phytoconstituents, biomarkers, and impurities. Instrumentation: HPLC, HPTLC, UPLC

2. Spectroscopic & Elemental Analysis The facility supports spectroscopic and elemental characterization of pharmaceutical and biological samples for Metal and trace element analysis, Quantitative estimation of analytes and Biomolecular and quality control analysis. Instrumentation: UV–Visible Spectrophotometer, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS)

3. Formulation Development & Drug Delivery Evaluation Research activities focus on conventional and novel drug delivery systems and their performance evaluation including In-vitro drug release studies, Permeability and diffusion studies, Topical and transdermal formulation evaluation and Rheological and stability studies. Instrumentation: Dissolution Test Apparatus, Franz Diffusion Cell, Viscometer

4. Extraction & Sample Processing Facility The laboratory is equipped for extraction, concentration, purification, and processing of herbal and pharmaceutical samples.

Instrumentation: Rotary Evaporator, Lyophilizer (Freeze Dryer), Rotary Shaker

GLP-Oriented Facility: The laboratory follows Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)-oriented procedures ensuring: • SOP-based operations • Data integrity and documentation • Instrument calibration and maintenance • Quality assurance and regulatory compliance

Academic & Research Support: The facility provides analytical support, technical training, and collaborative opportunities for: • Postgraduate and Ph.D. scholars • Faculty and interdisciplinary research projects collaborative studies • Internships, dissertation work, and skill development programs

The laboratory is committed to advancing pharmaceutical analysis, herbal drug standardization, nanotechnology-based formulations, and precision analytical sciences through innovation and scientific excellence.

Lab Staff: Dr. Priya Shetti, Ms Priya Patil Ph D Scholars: .