Pharmaceutical Research Center

College of Pharmacy at the National University of Science and Technology will establish a dedicated Pharmaceutical Research Center which will be equipped with research facilities to enhance research productivity and innovation. The center aims to become a leader in pharmaceutical sciences by fostering high-quality research and consultancy work that is internationally recognized.

The center will foster interdisciplinary collaboration and undertake high-impact research projects that address national health priorities and global pharmaceutical demands.

Through strategic partnerships with academic, clinical, and industrial institutions both locally and internationally, the Pharmaceutical Research Center aspires to create a dynamic research environment. The center will not only contribute to scientific advancement but will also serve as a hub for training, innovation, and consultancy, addressing critical healthcare needs and promoting sustainable pharmaceutical practices.

Establishment Year:

Proposed in AY 2025-2026 ( At present CoP is carrying out Research activities in 3 different teaching and Research laboratories).

Leadership and Team :

  • Dr. Alka Ahuja
  • Dr. Mullaicharam AR
  • Dr. Shah Alam Khan
  • Dr Majed Abukhader
  • Dr. Mohammad Alghazali
  • Dr. Abdul Salam Nazmi
  • Dr. Dhanalekshmi UM
  • Dr. Mohammad Jawaid Akhtar
  • Dr. Mohmmad Javed Qureshi
  • Dr. Yaman Walid Kassab
  • Dr. Kannan Omer Ahmed
  • Ms. Muna Al Dalali 
  • Ms. Bushara Nasser Ahmed Al Sabahi
  • Ms. Amal Abdul Baqi Dawood
  • Ph. Mariya Mohammed Abdullah AL-Hilali
  • Ph. Raiya Al Shereiqi
  • Ms. Salha Said Rabia Al Salty
  • Ms. Bushra Said Al Mufarji
  • Ms. Fatma Abdul Razak Al Sayigh
  • Ms. Sakina Habib Juma AL Humaid
  • Ph. Raghad Qais Al Sheidi

Vision, Mission and Objective:

Vision

To set up a Research center in the College of Pharmacy with the state of art facilities for better Research productivity.

Mission

Produce Research and Consultancy work which is recognized internationally utilizing the well-equipped Research center facilities.

Objectives

  1. To enhance Pharmaceutical research and scholarly activities focusing on the heath challenges locally, regionally and globally
  2. To strengthen Pharmaceutical and health outcomes research at undergraduate and graduate levels.
  3. To encourage interdisciplinary research, scholarship and creativity.
  4. To establish an effective research infrastructure that facilitates the pursuit of Pharmaceutical and Health outcomes research, and links research with education, global engagement and scientific development.
  5. To develop drug delivery systems and carry out computer aided drug design (CADD), in silico molecular modeling, prediction of pharmacokinetic (ADME-T) and biological properties
  6. To carry out Phytochemical screening of Omani Medicinal plants & evaluation of their biological and pharmacological properties.