Dr. G. Avinash Kumar
Chennai
Summary
Over 14.5 years of extensive experience in academic and research as Professor and HOD in Department of Pharmacognosy. Recognized as a Certified Peer Reviewer by Elsevier, Excelled in medical coding and nurtured student success through effective mentorship. Proven track record in enhancing placement opportunities and driving institutional excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Professor and HOD
Vel Pharmacy College, VISTAS
Chennai, India
03.2025 - Current
- Academic as well as Administrative support with respect to the PCI and UGC, New Delhi.
- Organizing workshops and seminars to promote professional development among faculty and students.
- Participating in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with the latest research and trends in education.
Professor and HOD
Sun Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
Nellore, India
05.2023 - 02.2025
Chief Superintendent of Examinations
NAAC Coordinator
Placement Officer
Professor and HOD
Rao's College of Pharmacy
Nellore, India
03.2018 - 04.2023
Placement Officer
Student Coordinator
Assistant Professor
Jagans College of Pharmacy
Nellore, India
09.2016 - 02.2018
Assistant Professor
Sri Shivani College of Pharmacy
Warangal, India
08.2012 - 06.2016
Assistant Professor
Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy
Tirupati, India
06.2011 - 07.2012
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Sainath University
Ranchi, India04-2015
Master of Pharmacy - Pharmacognosy
Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy
Tirupathi05-2011
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
PRRM College of Pharmacy
Kadapa05-2009
Research
- Guided over 20 PG and 25 UG projects
- 65 research and review papers in journals indexed in Scopus, ABCD, ACS and Google Scholar
- 2 Book chapters with Taylor and Francis
- 1 Patent for designing device for particle size analysis of nano emulsion
- H-index-11; i10 index-14
- Awarded with Certificate of Excellence by Research Academy, Elsevier
- Peer Reviewer for Journal of Ethnopharmacology and Cureus Medicine
- Life time member in Education Research and Development Association
- Received JRF of Rs. 1,92,000 during 2009-2011
Industry Experience
- 5 years experience in mentoring Medical Coders
- Worked with Optum, Bengaluru, E4E, Chennai and Vee Technologies, Bengaluru
Certification
- Certified Peer Reviewer by Elsevier
- Trained in Systematic literature review and Meta Analysis
- Certified CPC Coder
- Certified ICD-10CM expert
Timeline
Associate Professor and HOD
Vel Pharmacy College, VISTAS
03.2025 - Current
Professor and HOD
Sun Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
05.2023 - 02.2025
Professor and HOD
Rao's College of Pharmacy
03.2018 - 04.2023
Assistant Professor
Jagans College of Pharmacy
09.2016 - 02.2018
Assistant Professor
Sri Shivani College of Pharmacy
08.2012 - 06.2016
Assistant Professor
Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy
06.2011 - 07.2012
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Sainath University
Master of Pharmacy - Pharmacognosy
Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
PRRM College of Pharmacy