Technology Transfer Cell Committee
Anand Pharmacy College
Academic Year: 2022–2027
Overview:
The Technology Transfer Cell (TTC) at Anand Pharmacy College is established to support the transfer of innovative research and technologies from the institution to the industry. The committee plays an important role in identifying, protecting, and promoting the intellectual property developed by faculty and students.
Committee Composition:
Sr. No. | Designation | Nomination | Name & Affiliation |
1 | Head of Institution | Chairperson | Dr. Tejal R. Gandhi, Professor & Principal, Anand Pharmacy College |
2 | Head of Department (HoD) | Member | Dr. Kalpana Patel, Professor & Vice Principal, Anand Pharmacy College |
3 | Industry Liaison Officer | Member | Dr. Hardik B. Rana, Associate Professor, Anand Pharmacy College |
4 | Finance Expert / Administrative Staff | Member | Mr. Sunny Macwan, office superintendent, Anand Pharmacy College |
5 | Technology Transfer Officer | Member Secretary | Dr. Vaishali T. Thakkar, Professor, Anand Pharmacy College |
Note: Domain experts may be included as members as per requirement.
Tenure & Meeting Frequency:
- Each member is appointed for a term of three years.
- Meetings are held once or twice a year or as needed, especially for reviewing applications.
- Smaller core committee meetings may be organized based on operational needs.
Functions of the Committee:
- Industry Collaboration: Forge industry partnerships to enable effective technology transfer.
- Innovation Identification: Identify and evaluate promising research for commercialization potential.
- Technology Commercialization: Support licensing and partnerships for market deployment of innovations.
- Mentoring: Guide students and faculty on pathways to commercialize research.
- Awareness & Training: Organize capacity-building programs on IP and tech transfer.
- Legal Assistance: Ensure legal compliance and support in drafting NDAs, MoUs, and other agreements.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Continuously track technology development and report progress to institutional leadership.
Granted Patent – Anand Pharmacy College
Sr. No. | Title of Patent | Status | Summary |
1 | A Novel Co-Processed Excipient for Release Retardation | Granted | A multifunctional excipient developed to provide controlled drug release, ideal for sustained-release formulations. |
2 | A Novel Storage Stable Hard Gelatin Capsule | Granted | A capsule formulation offering enhanced stability under humid and high-temperature conditions, suitable for tropical climates. |
3 | A Novel Liquisolid Formulation of Saponin Extract | Granted | A liquisolid system to improve solubility and bioavailability of plant-based saponin compounds for therapeutic use. |
4 | Cubosomal Gel Formulation for Melasma | Published | A nanostructured lipid-based topical gel for enhanced skin delivery of active ingredients to treat melasma effectively. |
📬 Reach Us
Dr. Vaishali T. Thakkar
Professor and Research Coordinator
Anand Pharmacy College
Opp. Town Hall, Anand – 388 001
Gujarat, INDIA
📱 +91-97244 31131
📧 research@apc.ac.in