A Tribute to Professor Saranjit Singh - A Critical Thinker, Innovator, Mentor, and Educator

J Pharm Sci. 2022 May;111(5):1224-1231. doi: 10.1016/j.xphs.2021.10.024. Epub 2021 Oct 23.

Abstract

This commentary presents contributions and accomplishments of Professor Saranjit Singh, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), SAS Nagar, India, to pharmaceutical research and education. Prof. Singh completed his successful tenure in October 2021. Over his 40+ years of illustrious academic career, he trained 147 Masters and 15 PhD students in the fields of drug stability testing, degradation chemistry, impurity and metabolite characterization, and advanced analytical technologies. He has published ∼250 research articles, reviews, editorials, patent, book, and book chapters, and received numerous awards, including the Professor M.L. Khorana Memorial Lecture Award from the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) and the Outstanding Analyst and Eminent Analyst awards from the Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association (IDMA). This commentary highlights Prof. Singh's inspiring personal and renowned professional journey, including early life, education, career, accomplishments, as well as his services to academia, industry, and regulatory. By sharing the contributions and accomplishments of Prof. Singh, we strongly believe that his story will inspire the next generation of scientists to continue his legacy to advance the field.

Publication types

  • Biography
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Awards and Prizes*
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mentors*

Personal name as subject

  • Saranjit Singh