Educational & Research Background

Dr. Gahtori is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Computational Medicinal Chemistry. He has received Ph.D. (Pharmacy) and Postdoc training from top NIRF-ranked government Institutions in India. His research specialization includes Computational Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Product Formulations, and Translational Drug Development. His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious RSC Best Researcher Award among international participants at Loughborough University, England.

Academic & Leadership Roles

• Professor & Director, Vasudev College of Pharmacy (2025–Present): Leading academic and research initiatives, mentoring students, and driving laboratory-based innovation in pharmacy education. 
• Professor / Associate Professor, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University / Hill University), Dehradun (2019–2025): Spearheaded curriculum development for B. Pharm. and Ph.D. programs. Contributed to the university's NIRF ranking through impactful research and academic leadership.
• Postdoctoral Researcher, IIT Roorkee (2017–2018): Conducted high-end QSAR modeling (CoMFA/CoMSIA) on Resveratrol derivatives and facilitated training for postgraduate researchers.
• Assistant Professor, Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun (2011–2017): Established Advanced Laboratories with modern instruments HPLC, FTIR, UV, etc. PI of DBT-funded project worth ₹47.00+ lakh. The project led to a six-fold enhancement in antimalarial activity, marking a significant milestone in his research career. Published 15 SCI papers and mentored 17 M.Pharm. students.

Research Contributions & Innovation

• Publications: Authored over 40 SCI-indexed articles (Scopus h-index 16) in high-impact journals.

• Patents: Filed 5 patents, including one granted/disposed patent for a dual-purpose herbal dental care formulation.

• Mentorship: Supervised 17 M.Pharm. scholars in interdisciplinary research.

• Areas of Interest: Ayurvedic GRAS formulations, pharmacoinformatics, phytochemistry, and innovation in hill-based pharmaceutical products.

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