About us
India’s pharmaceutical industries make a substantial contribution to the global healthcare sector. The increasing global demand for pharmaceutical products necessitates the need for professionals with modern technical capabilities and training. Keeping the growing demand for trained professional in pharmaceutical sector, a four-year undergraduate degree program B.Tech. in pharmaceutical technology was established in 2023–2024 with 60 approved seats under Anna University, Chennai. A distinctive, multidisciplinary curriculum is created to provide the students a solid basis in pharmaceutical science principles, contemporary engineering methods, and practical problem-solving abilities. Through practical laboratory experience, research opportunities, and industry partnerships, we enable our students to assume innovative roles in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The pharmaceutical technology department maintains constant communication with industry partners for training and placement initiatives, guest lectures, and curriculum improvement. Graduates will be prepared to make significant contributions to the progress of medication development, formulation, and manufacturing procedures in healthcare industry
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Vision & Mission
VISION
Change into a top institute for technical education by energetic teaching and original research in the areas of Pharmaceutical and Health care.
MISSION
- Provide conducing learning environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities, laboratories and teaching learning systems.
- Produce skilled Pharmaceutical Technologist with skills towards employability, leadership, communication skills with social responsibilities and ethical values
- Inculcate professional skills to function as a talented technologist to address the societal health problems
- Promote innovative research and development activities in the rapidly changing technologies related to pharmaceutical technology and allied areas
Programme Outcomes
PO1: Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO2: Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4)
PO3: Design/Development of Solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required. (WK5)
PO4: Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8).
PO5: Engineering Tool Usage : Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 and WK6)
PO6: The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5, and WK7).
PO7:Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws. (WK9)
PO8:Individual and Collaborative Teamwork: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
PO9: Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences
PO10:Project Management and Finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO11:Life-Long Learning:Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii)adaptability tone and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WK8)
Program Educational Objectives
PEO1:Career Avenues: To prepare students for prosperous spectrum of career avenues in academia, advanced research, industries of pharmaceutical technology, biomedicine, biotechnology, law, business and government and other pharmaceutical pursuits through dissemination of knowledge and proficiency in engineering and technology fundamentals related to pharmaceutical technology and the ability to solve problems.
PEO2: Professional Endeavors: To transfuse in students the sense of confidence in professional endeavors by application of the derived knowledge and appreciation of economic impact in a societal context.
PEO3:Health and Welfare: To provide collegial and nurturing environment for the students to realize the professional, ethical obligations and their concern to protect the health and welfare of the public, and to be accountable for the social and environmental impact of their practice.
PEO4:Multi-disciplinary Function: To create an enjoyable educational environment in which students participate in multi-disciplinary, team oriented, open-ended curricular and co-curricular activities that prepare them to work either individually and as an integrated team member.
PEO5:Interdisciplinary Research : To facilitate the students to gain the wisdom of fundamentals and advances to practice pharmaceutical technology and interdisciplinary research as career of constructive service to society and higher learning.
Programme Specific Outcomes
After successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to
PSO1: Product Development: Develop active pharmaceutical ingredients, drug intermediates and pharmaceutical products.
PSO2: Analytical Tools: Apply data-driven decisions and predictive analytical tools in small- and large-molecule-producing industries.
PSO3: Interdisciplinary Solutions: Identify technical issues related to the design and manufacturing of chemicals & pharmaceuticals and provide effective interdisciplinary solutions.
Faculty Details
| S. NO. | NAME | QUALIFICATION | DESIGNATION |
| 1 | Dr.L.VIJAYAKUMAR | M.Tech, PhD | PROFESSOR & HEAD |
| 2 | Dr.K.SARAVANAN | M.Tech,PhD | PROFESSOR |
| 3 | S.ASWINI | B.Tech,MS (Research). | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 4 | S. LOGANATHAN | M.Pharm | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 5 | K. RAMASWAMY | B.E, M.Tech | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 6 | G.SAMPATHKUMAR | B.TECH, M.Tech | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 7 | R.BALASUBRAMANI | B.TECH, M.Tech | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 8 | M. MOHAMMED SAHINSHA | B.TECH, M.Tech | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 9 | T. BASKAR | B.TECH, M.Tech | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 10 | A.SIVANANTH | B.TECH, M.Tech | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 11 | C. RAMYA | B.TECH, M.Tech | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 12 | T. GANESHKUMAR | B.TECH, M.Tech | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
Innovation by Faculty Members in Teaching and Learning
Faculty members have adopted innovative and learner-centred approaches to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning. These innovations integrate technology, experiential learning, collaborative activities, and continuous assessment to improve student engagement, understanding, and academic performance.
Key Innovations
- Flipped Classroom: Students access lecture materials, recorded videos, and reading resources before class, allowing classroom time to focus on discussions, problem-solving, and application-based activities.
- Blended Learning: Face-to-face teaching is supplemented with digital learning platforms, online resources, virtual classrooms, and multimedia content.
- ICT-Enabled Teaching: Faculty use presentations, educational videos, simulations, virtual laboratories, interactive boards, and subject-specific software to make concepts more engaging and easier to understand.
- Problem-Based Learning: Real-world problems and case studies are used to encourage critical thinking, analytical skills, and independent learning.
- Project-Based Learning: Students undertake individual and group projects that connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
- Experiential Learning: Field visits, laboratory activities, demonstrations, internships, industrial exposure, and hands-on assignments provide students with practical learning experiences.
- Collaborative Learning: Group discussions, peer learning, team-based assignments, seminars, and student-led presentations promote active participation and knowledge sharing.
- Gamification: Quizzes, educational games, competitions, and interactive activities are incorporated to increase motivation and classroom participation.
- Continuous and Formative Assessment: Online quizzes, classroom activities, assignments, presentations, and periodic feedback are used to monitor student progress and provide timely academic support.
- Outcome-Based Teaching: Teaching strategies and assessments are aligned with course outcomes and programme outcomes to ensure measurable achievement of learning objectives.
- Personalized Learning: Faculty provide additional learning materials, remedial classes, mentoring, and differentiated activities based on students’ individual learning needs.
- Use of Open Educational Resources: Faculty make use of e-books, MOOCs, digital repositories, open-access journals, and other online resources to extend learning beyond the classroom.
- AI-Assisted Learning: Emerging AI tools are used, where appropriate, to support content creation, personalized practice, feedback, brainstorming, and interactive learning while emphasizing responsible and ethical use.
- Peer Teaching and Student-Centred Learning: Students are encouraged to explain concepts, conduct presentations, and participate in peer instruction, thereby strengthening both subject knowledge and communication skills.
Impact
These innovations have contributed to greater student participation, improved conceptual understanding, enhanced problem-solving and communication skills, increased use of digital learning resources, and stronger connections between theoretical knowledge and practical applications. They also promote a shift from teacher-centred instruction toward active, student-centred, and outcome-oriented learning.