Principal

Dr. Kiran Kashinath Shinde earned his Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) from Sharadchandra Pawar College of Pharmacy, Pune, his Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) from Sandip Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Nashik, and his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Bhagwant University, Rajasthan. He currently holds the position of Principal at Vidya Niketan Institute of Pharmacy and Research Center in Bota, A-nagar. With eight years of teaching experience, he also published an Indian patent and authored research and review papers in Scopus-indexed, national, and international journals. He also has substantial industrial experience with a strong grasp of instrumental handling techniques in a formal setting. He also serves as a reviewer for two national research journals and is actively engaged in social awareness programs, providing career counselling and guidance to students in the pharmacy profession. He has mentored students through various research projects and is well-regarded for his contributions throughout his academic career. Furthermore, he has organized and participated in numerous conferences and workshops, making significant contributions to professional development in his field.