Dr. Durgesh Ranjan Kar
B.Sc., M.Pharm (Pharmacology), PhD
Professor, BCDA College of Pharmacy & Technology, Kolkata, India
🎓 Professional Summary
Dr. Durgesh Ranjan Kar is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at BCDA College of Pharmacy & Technology, Campus-2, Madhyamgram, Kolkata (under West Bengal University of Health Sciences). With over 22 years of teaching experience and 15 years of research experience, he holds a PhD in Pharmacy from Siksha O Anusandhan University (2015) for his work on phytochemical analysis and biological evaluation of Avicennia alba Blume. He has guided numerous B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and PhD students and serves on the editorial boards of more than 80 journals while reviewing for many others. His research focuses on natural product pharmacology, antifertility activity, CNS studies, and molecular docking.
📚 Educational Background & Titles
- PhD in Pharmacy – Siksha O Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar (2015)
- M.Pharm (Pharmacology) – JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty (2001)
- B.Pharm – Seemanta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utkal University (1998)
- B.Sc. – Jhargram Raj College, Vidyasagar University (1993)
- Professor, Department of Pharmacology
- Teaching Experience: 22+ years | Research Experience: 15+ years
🔬 Research Focus
- Antifertility activity of medicinal plants
- CNS activity, antiulcer, antipyretic, and antidiabetic studies
- Anti-hyperlipidemic activity and natural product research
- Phytochemical analysis and molecular docking studies
- Pharmacological screening of ethnomedicinal plants
📖 Publications & Achievements
- Author of multiple research articles in Scopus-indexed and international journals
- Guided 50+ B.Pharm projects, 6 M.Pharm students, and currently guiding 4 PhD scholars
- Editorial Board Member of more than 80 national and international journals
- Reviewer for numerous peer-reviewed pharmaceutical and pharmacological journals
- Holder of a granted Indian patent on Chrysin-loaded Pluronics Microsponge Gel
🏅 Recognition & Honors
Life Member of Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI), Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association (IPGA), Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), and Indian Pharma Educational Society. Registered Pharmacist under West Bengal Pharmacy Council. Served as IAEC Member at multiple institutions. University paper setter and answer script evaluator at B.Pharm and M.Pharm levels. PhD thesis evaluator and external examiner for viva-voce. Active contributor to pharmaceutical education and research in West Bengal and Odisha with extensive experience in academic administration as Professor & HOD.