Experienced Associate Professor in Pharmacology with a demonstrated history of working in national and international organisations. Strong professional skilled in Pharmaceutical Research, Molecular Biology, Inflammation, and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Dr. Deepa Mandlik is an Associate Professor at Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune. She brings extensive teaching and research experience across her career and has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in her early training. She has published extensively in reputable national and international journals and has authored several pharmaceutical books along with multiple international book chapters. A recognized PhD guide, she mentors doctoral researchers and oversees a active cohort of postgraduate students. She is a life member of APTI and a member of CRS-Indian Chapter. Her research interests encompass nanotechnology, targeted drug delivery, quality by design, design of experiments, and optimization techniques, reflecting a strong commitment to innovation in pharmaceutical science. Dr. Mandlik is known for integrating rigorous scientific inquiry with teaching and mentorship to advance the development of the next generation of pharmaceutical researchers.