Rate My Professor Praveen Kumar Gaur

Dr. Praveen Kumar Gaur serves as Professor and Principal at Metro College of Health Sciences and Research (Pharmacy), Greater Noida, India. He holds an M.Pharm. and Ph.D. in pharmaceutics and possesses over 20 years of experience teaching graduate and postgraduate students. His academic career is marked by a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, as reflected in his personal mantra: “Education is a commitment to excellence in teaching.” Dr. Gaur's research specializations center on vesicular drug delivery systems, novel drug delivery systems, process optimization, and development of novel carriers. He has contributed significantly to pharmaceutical sciences through his work on advanced formulations such as solid lipid nanoparticles, nanoemulsions, and transdermal systems, often focusing on improving bioavailability and targeted delivery.

Dr. Gaur's scholarly impact is evident in his extensive publication record, with over 1,900 citations and an h-index of 21. Key publications include "Phytochemical, Therapeutic, and Ethnopharmacological Overview for a Traditionally Important Herb: Boerhavia diffusa Linn." (2014, 287 citations), "Transdermal drug delivery system: a review" (2009, 167 citations), "Enhanced Oral Bioavailability of Efavirenz by Solid Lipid Nanoparticles: In Vitro Drug Release and Pharmacokinetics Studies" (2014, 165 citations), "Solid lipid nanoparticles for nose to brain delivery of donepezil: formulation, optimization by Box–Behnken design, in vitro and in vivo evaluation" (2018, 152 citations), and "Formulation and evaluation of controlled-release of telmisartan microspheres: In vitro/in vivo study" (2014, 88 citations). Recent works encompass "Nanocarrier-Mediated Dermal Drug Delivery System of Corosolic Acid" (2025) and contributions to book chapters on molecular modeling of polymers and biodegradable polymers for drug delivery. Within the institution, he holds leadership roles including Chairperson of the Grievance Redressal Committee and involvement in various academic events and committees. His efforts have supported the college's initiatives in pharmacy education and research.