ANAND KUMAR, Head & Assistant Professor at University Department of Pharmacy, Sant Gahira Guru University Sarguja, Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [State Affiliating University]. Having 13 + years of Teaching & Research Experience. He has been serving as a Member of the University Academic Council and Chairman of the Board of Studies (Pharmacy) since 2014. He has also Conducted various National and International Conferences, Seminars, and workshops. He was awarded the title of Best University Teacher during the Republic Day Celebration. He is presently serving as Regional Coordinator for Surguja in the APTI StateLevel Region. Education: Completed B. Pharm from Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Raipur & M. Pharm from Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekananda Technical University, Bhilai & Ph.D. ongoing from Sant Gahira Guru University Sarguja, Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh). Life member of Professional bodies Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) & Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India (APTI). He has reviewed various Research Projects & Proposals of the Chhattisgarh Council of Science & Technology, Raipur. He has been awarded three patents and has published several Research and review Papers in reputed National and International Research Journals. He has also contributed Book Chapters to various Book Publications and chaired many sponsored scientific sessions as a speaker and chairperson