Principal's Profile

Dr. Kavita R. Loksh

Principal, IES Institute of Pharmacy, Bhopal

Academic and Administrative Leadership

• With more than 21 years of academic experience, Dr. Kavita R Loksh has held pivotal positions in leading pharmacy colleges in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, including Director of Oriental College of Pharmacy, Bhopal, and Principal of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan College of Pharmacy, Gurukul Institute of Pharmacy, and Central India Institute of Pharmacy.
• She is a distinguished administrator, having managed affiliations and compliance with key regulatory bodies such as the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), AICTE, RGPV, NIRF, and AISHE.
• Dr. Kavita R Loksh has coordinated and led development programs, professional seminars, and workshops sponsored by organizations like DBT, AICTE, and MPCST, demonstrating her commitment to academic excellence and industry collaboration.

Educational Qualifications

1. Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences) – Dr. H. S. Gour Central University, Sagar (Year 2009).
2. M. Pharm (Pharmacognosy) – Dr. H. S. Gour V. V. Sagar (Year 2002).
3. B. Pharm – Dr. H. S. Gour V. V. Sagar (Year 2000).

Research and Professional Achievements

• Dr. Loksh has supervised numerous Postgraduate and Ph.D. projects, including investigations into herbal medicines, novel drug delivery systems, pharmacological studies, and analytical method development.
• She has contributed over 50 research publications and has been recognized with fellowships such as the Rajiv Gandhi National Research Fellowship.
• Her research interests span pharmacognosy, phytomedicine, pharmaceutical formulations, and ethnopharmacological investigations.
• She has presented scientific papers at national conferences including the Indian Pharmaceutical Congress and various seminars organized by MPCOST and the Indian Society of Pharmacognosy.

Institutional Development and Outreach

• Dr. Loksh has organized and conducted numerous national seminars, workshops, science exhibitions, career development programs, industrial visits, and health awareness campaigns for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• She actively promotes student engagement in contemporary health topics, women’s wellness, financial literacy, and professional development through expert talks, webinars, and field visits.
• Dr. Loksh has served as Center Superintendent for university examinations and as coordinator for NBA, NAD, and other institutional quality assurance initiatives.

Professional Development and Training

• She has undergone advanced training in pharmacognosy, HPTLC analysis, and pharmacological studies, including industry exposure with reputed organizations such as Alkem, Lupin and E-Merck.
• Dr. Loksh excels in digital documentation, proposal submissions for grants, and managing affiliations with regulatory authorities.

Memberships

1. Registered Pharmacist, Pharmacy Council of India.
2. Life Member, Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI).
3. Member, Society of Ethnopharmacology India and IPAGA India.

Dr. Kavita R. Loksh is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic rigor, innovation, and holistic development at IES Institute of Pharmacy, Bhopal, making her a valued leader and mentor in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.