The research and ethics committee of College of Pharmacy is diverse, richly talented, and progressive and focused on the goal of making people’s lives better. The faith, resources and cooperation invested in the college are complimented and strengthened by faculty researchers who are obligated by mission determined by tradition; and focused by heritage to aggressively pursue the opportunities and tasks they have undertaken.
| No | Research Project Title | (OMR) Funding Value | Funding Agency | Research Team/Mentor/PI |
| 2013-2014 | ||||
| 1 | Prevalence of MRSA in Health care providers and outpatients in Oman | 2400 | TRC | Dr Nirmal Pathare |
| 2014-2015 | ||||
| 1 | Comparison of antioxidant activity total phenolic contents and in-vitro inhibitory effects on alpha glucosidase and alpha amylase level on native Omani date seeds | 2200 | TRC | Dr Shah Alam Khan |
| 2 | Phytochemical screening, total phenolic and flavonoid contents, evaluation of antioxidant potential and Lipoxygenase (5-LO) inhibitory activity of arial parts of hapophyllum tuberculatum (Forssk) A. An Omani traditional medicine | 950 | TRC | Dr. Shah Alam Khan |
| 3 | Modifiable and Non-Modifiable Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Omani Patients | 1170 | TRC | Dr. Chitme Havagiray |
| 2015-2016 | ||||
| 1 | Metabolic Syndrome Profile in Infertile Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome | 2400 | TRC | Dr. Chitme Havagiray |
| 2018-2019 | ||||
| 1 | Formulation and Evaluation of a Sustained Release Preparation of an Immunosuppressant drug | 10911 | MOHERI-TRC | Dr Mullaicharam AR (PI), Dr. Alka Ahuja- Co-PI, Co-investigators: Dr. Khalid Al Balushi, Dr. Majed M. Abukhader, and Dr. Nirmala Amaresh, Ms. Muna Mohmmed Abdullah Al Dalali: Research assistant |
| 2019-2020 | ||||
| 1 | Kinetic Modeling Studies of Biodegradable Nano Capsules Containing Anti-tuberculosis drug | 4500 | National University of Science and Technology (NU-FRG) | Dr Geetha Devi (PI), Dr Alka Ahuja (Co-PI) |
| 2 | Investigation of antibiotics residues in imported and locally produced red meat in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. | 4800 | National University of Science and Technology (NU-FRG) | Dr. Sumaiya Abdullah Ahmed Al Kindi -COP, Dr Alka Ahuja Co-PI |
| 3 | Depression among university student in Muscat | 1200 | National University of Science and Technology (NU-SRG) | Maryam Said Al-Mukhaini and Hanan Nasser Al Wahaibi, Faculty Mentor: Ms. Muna Mohmmed Abdullah Al Dalali |
| 4 | Synthesis, molecular docking, antioxidant and cholinestrase inhibitory activity of coumarin based tri-hybridized molecules: An MTDL approach for the development of anti- Alzheimer drugs | 19900 | MOHERI-TRC | Dr Shah Alam Khan (P.I), Dr. Khalid Al Balushi- Co-PI, Co-investigators: Ms. Bushra Al-Sabahi, Dr. Majed Abukhader, Research assistant: Namy George |
| 5 | Anti-Alzheimer potential, In-vitro Antioxidant Activity and Spectrophotometric Quantification of Phenolic Compounds in Omani Pomegranate Peel Extracts of various polarities | 1500 | MOHERI-TRC | Rehab Khokar Aliya Almamari, Mariya Hasan and Alghaliya Alfarsi, Mentor: Dr Shah Alam Khan |
| 2020-2021 | ||||
| 1 | Formulation and evaluation of novel drug delivery system using in situ gelling approach for antiemetic drugs used in cancer patients | 3700 | National University of Science and Technology (NU-FRG) | Dr. Nida Mohammed Ali Wadi (PI), Dr. Abdul Salam Nazmi- Co-PI, Co-investigators: Dr. Alka Ahuja, Dr. Khalid Al BalushiMiss Mariya Mohammed Al Hilali, Miss Sukaina Habib Al-Humaid, Miss Marwa Al-Hakak, students: Hiba Salim Al Bulushi, and Halima Al Kaabi, Shahad Maath |
| 2 | Determination of tetracycline residues in red meat available in Oman. | 1500 | MOHERI-TRC | Aisha Yazid Abdulalim Elshaari and Iman Ismail Yaqoob ALBalushi, Mentor: Dr. Alka Ahuja, Dr. Sumaiya Al Kindi |
| 3 | In-silico Pharmacophore Modeling and Evaluation of Potential Cytotoxicity, Anti-Cancer and Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Caralluma arabica – an Omani Traditional Medicine. | 3500 | NU Faculty Research Grant | Dr. Abdul Salam (P.I), Dr. Dhanalekshmi U- Co-PI, Co-investigators: Dr. Shah Alam Khan, Dr. Majed Abukhader, Dr. Nida’a AlWadi, Dr. Khalid Al Balushi and Dr. Yahya Tamimi (SQU) |
| 2021-2022 | ||||
| 1 | Development of Drug Delivery System of Black Cumin Seed Oil for the Management of Respiratory Inflammation related to COVID19 | 2700 | NU Faculty Research Grant | PI: Dr Dhanalekshmi UM Co-PI: Prof. Alka Ahuja Co-Investigators Dr. Abdul Salam Nazmi Prof. Shah Alam Khan Dr. Khalid Al Balushi Ms. Muna Al Dalali |
| 2 | Quality control analysis of table salt (NaCl) from different sources to ensure the content claims on the product label | 2300 | NU Faculty Research Grant | Dr. Nirmala Halligudi 2. Co PI: Dr. Mullaicharam Bhupathyraaj 3. Co I: Dr. Mohammed Al Ghazali 4. Ms. Salha Al Salty, students: Ali Shakarchi, Athari Almoqbali, Muzna Mahmood Al Zadjali |
| 3 | Evaluation of antibiotics residues in available milk and egg in the Omani market | 20000 | MOHERI-RG | PI: Dr. Sumaiya Al Kindi, Co-PI: Dr. Alka Ahuja Co- Investigators: ALMaimani, Razna Mohammed- Central Laboratory for food safety Al Mamari, Siham Khamis- Central Laboratory for food safety Al Balushi, Mohmmed Said-Muscat Municipality |
| 4 | In-silico Pharmacophore Modeling and Evaluation of Potential Cytotoxicity, Anti-Cancer and Anti-Microbial Activity of Caralluma arabica – an Omani Traditional Medicine. | 20000 | MOHERI-RG | PI-Dr. Abdul Salam Nazmi, Co-PI Dr. Shah Alam Khan, CI- Dr. Dhanalekshmi UM, CI- Dr. Majed Abukhader, CI- Dr. Nida’a AlWadi, CI- Dr. Khalid Al Balushi, CI- Dr. Yahya Tamimi (SQU). |