N.E.T. Pharmacy College, Raichur, through its Alumni Cell, organized an Alumni Guest Lecture on “Nanotechnology in Topical Drug Delivery: From Conventional Formulations to Advanced Nanocarriers” on 10 September 2026 at the AV Room, Central Library, N.E.T. Pharmacy College.
The programme aimed to provide students with exposure to recent developments in pharmaceutical sciences and to facilitate interaction between students and accomplished alumni working in the field of higher education and research.
The programme was presided over by Dr. H. Doddayya, Principal, N.E.T. Pharmacy College, Raichur. Dr. Sarfaraz MD, Professor & Head, Department of Pharmaceutics, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour, Dr. Chandramouli, Professor and Head Department of pharmaceutical Chemistry served as convenor of the program.
The programme commenced with the welcoming of the dignitaries, followed by the Naada Geethe, welcome address and ceremonial plant watering by the dignitaries. Miss Kanchana, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, delivered the welcome address.
Mr. Joel Santosh, Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology, introduced the resource person and highlighted his academic and research achievements.
The Presidential Remarks were delivered by Dr. H. Doddayya, Principal, N.E.T. Pharmacy College, Raichur. In his remarks, he emphasized the importance of continuous learning, research, innovation and the role of alumni in motivating and guiding current students towards higher education and professional excellence.
Following the Presidential Remarks, Mr. Devaraj Yallappa, an alumnus of N.E.T. Pharmacy College, Raichur (B.Pharm, 2016 – 2020) and currently a Ph.D. Research Scholar in Pharmaceutics at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, delivered the Alumni Guest Lecture.
His lecture on “Nanotechnology in Topical Drug Delivery: From Conventional Formulations to Advanced Nanocarriers” provided students with valuable insights into the evolution of topical drug delivery systems and the application of nanotechnology in modern pharmaceutical formulations.
Mr. Devaraj discussed various aspects of advanced nanocarriers, topical and transdermal drug delivery, skin-targeted drug delivery, controlled drug release and formulation optimization. His research expertise includes cubosomes, lipid-based nanocarriers and lyotropic liquid crystalline nanoparticles, with a focus on developing and evaluating advanced drug delivery systems.
Mr. Devaraj has made significant contributions to pharmaceutical research and has published research articles in reputed international journals.
The interactive lecture enabled students to gain a better understanding of emerging technologies in pharmaceutical formulation and encouraged them to explore opportunities in research, higher education and innovation. The programme also included the presentation of saplings and the felicitation of the alumnus, recognizing Mr. Devaraj Yallappa for his academic and research achievements and his contribution to knowledge sharing with the students of his alma mater.
The programme concluded with the Vote of Thanks delivered by Mr. Vishwanath H. A., Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, N.E.T. Pharmacy College, Raichur.
The Alumni Guest Lecture served as a meaningful platform for knowledge exchange, academic interaction and strengthening the bond between the institution and its alumni, while inspiring students to pursue excellence in pharmaceutical education and research.