Overview

APP Indo-Australian International Conference to be Organized at School of Pharmacy, Sharda University

The School of Pharmacy, Sharda University, Greater Noida will organize the APP Indo-Australian International Conference on the theme “Trends and Global Scenario of Drug Design, Discovery and Development” on 17–18 March 2026 in hybrid mode.

 

The conference will be organized in collaboration with the Association of Pharmacy Professionals (APP) with the objective of bringing together academicians, researchers, industry professionals, and students to discuss the latest advancements and global perspectives in pharmaceutical sciences, drug discovery, and innovative therapeutic development.

Objectives of Event

 

 

  • To provide a platform for academicians, researchers, industry professionals, and students to discuss the latest developments in pharmaceutical sciences.

  • To explore recent trends and the global scenario of drug design, discovery, and development.

  • To promote interaction and collaboration between academia and the pharmaceutical industry.

  • To encourage researchers and students to present their innovative research through oral and poster presentations.

  • To facilitate knowledge sharing on advanced drug delivery systems, pharmacovigilance, medicinal chemistry, and related areas.

  • To strengthen academic–industry partnerships for the advancement of pharmaceutical research and healthcare.

Convener Details

Convener

  • Prof. Piyush Mittal – Dean, School of Pharmacy, Sharda University, Greater Noida

Co-Conveners

 

  • Dr. Simone Faye Walcott – Vice President, APP West Indies International Branch; Department of Chemistry, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago

  • Dr. Ng Yen Ping – Deputy Dean (Research & Postgraduate Studies), Faculty of Pharmacy, QUEST International University, Malaysia

  • Prof. Ashok Kumar Gupta – HOD, School of Pharmacy, Sharda University, Greater Noida

Co-ordinators:

Dr. Arun Kumar, Associate Professor School of Pharmacy, Sharda University, Greater Noida.

Conference Committees

1. Registration & Invitation Committee

Chairperson: Prof. (Dr.) Amit Singh
Co-Chairperson: Dr. Hema Arya, Dr. Manjari Mittal
Members: Dr. Vandana, Dr. Bhavna, Dr. Minakshi, Dr. Priya, Ms. Kajal

2. Scientific Committee

Chairperson: Prof. (Dr.) Nayyar Parvez
Co-Chairperson: Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Shukla
Members: Dr. Garla, Dr. Jannat, Dr. Neha, Ms. Ilma, Dr. Dil Subba, Dr. Ambika, Dr. Sakshi Tyagi

3. Hospitality & Food Committee

Chairperson: Dr. Satyender Rai Singh
Co-Chairperson: Dr. Ravi Mittal
Members: Mr. Rakesh Sahu, Ms. Kumari Neha, Mr. Ravi, Ms. Neerja, Mr. Shivanshu

4. Venue & IT Management Committee

 

Chairperson: Dr. Gunjan Singh
Co-Chairperson: Dr. Kumud
Members: Dr. Preeti Singh, Dr. Ankita, Dr. Farah Deeba, Mr. Nilanchala Sahu

Chief Guest Details:

 

Event Speaker Details

Chief Guest

Dr. Raj K. Shirumalla
Mission Director
National Biopharma Mission, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), New Delhi, India

Key Speakers

Prof. Kamal Dua
NICM Health Research Institute and School of Science
Western Sydney University, Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Dr. Saurabh Kumar Banerjee
Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Management
The IIHMR University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Prof. Archana Mehrotra
Principal
SRK Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
SRK University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

 

Dr. Rahul Kumar
Founder & CEO
Akshar Innovation SL (Quantum-AI Enabled Company)
San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Speaker Details:

  • Event Speaker Details Chief Guest Dr. Raj K. Shirumalla Mission Director National Biopharma Mission, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), New Delhi, India Key Speakers Prof. Kamal Dua NICM Health Research Institute and School of Science Western Sydney University, Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Dr. Saurabh Kumar Banerjee Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Management The IIHMR University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Prof. Archana Mehrotra Principal SRK Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences SRK University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India Dr. Rahul Kumar Founder & CEO Akshar Innovation SL (Quantum-AI Enabled Company) San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain