Dr. Saira Mulla

Dr. Saira Mulla

Associate Professor

Ph.D. :
Title “Separation of Some Compounds of Biological Importance”.
Supervised by Dr. Anant Argekar, Professor Institute of Science, Fort (University of Mumbai).

Research Interests:
Research Interests includes different fields of Chemistry in particular Analytical Chemistry, which includes impurity characterization by using analytical techniques, separation science such as membrane separation, Emulsion Liquid Membrane, chromatography such as High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography, Solvent Extraction.
Advisory Board Member for the Journal ‘World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Worked as reviewer for research articles.

CURRENT STATUS
RESEARCH GUIDE 02 STUDENTS ARE PURSUING PH.D.

Experience: 17 years graduate level, 13 years post graduate.
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, N.G. Acharya & D.K. Marathe College Chembur, Mumbai

Research Guidance
Ph.D. Research guide: University of Mumbai and JJT University, Rajasthan.
Ph. D research scholars: 3 students completed Ph.D.

PROJECTS COMPLETED:
1. Minor research project granted by University of Mumbai in 2007, on the topic-Emulsion Liquid Membrane separation method for extraction of zirconium
2. Minor research project granted by University of Mumbai in 2011, on the topic-High Performance Thin Layer Chromatographic method development for separation of combination drugs.

PATENTS, PUBLICATIONS, Books:
§ Patents:
PATENT granted by Indian Patent Office in 2012 on ‘MEMBRANE SEPARATION PROCESS’. Patent No. 254499.

§ Books:
1. Guidelines to Obtain Patent in India, Walnut Publication.
2. Emulsion Liquid Membrane Technology: Separation of Some Compounds of Biological Importance, (February 2020). Lambert’s Academic publication.
3. Analytical Chemistry, Multiple Choice Question and Answers (MCQ’s) Test Paper with Answer Key for Graduate Level (October 2021-22). Walnut Publication.

§ Publications:
1. International Organization of Scientific Research Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR – JPBS). Vol.9 Iss.1 (Feb. 2014) pg.21–25. ‘Validated HPTLC method for Simultaneous determination of Cefoperazone Sodium and Sulbactum Sodium in Combined dosage form’.
2. International Organization of Scientific Research Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR – JPBS). Vol.9 Iss.1 (Feb. 2014) pg.1 –5. ‘Validated HPTLC Method for Simultaneous Determination of Ceftriaxone Sodium and Sulbactum Sodium in Combined dosage form’.
3. International Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol.6 Iss.1 (2014) pg.425-431. ‘Synthesis, Isolation & Characterisation of Efavirenz In-process impurity due to the presence of tetrahydrofuran as solvent’.
4. IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry, Vol.3 Iss.4 (Jan-Feb. 2013) pg.37 -44. ‘Synthesis, Isolation & Characterisation of Isomeric impurity of Dutasteride’.
5. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy, Vol.2 Iss. 5(Sep-Oct. 2012) pg.4 – 7. ’Development and validation of HPTLC method for the simultaneous determination of Roxithromycin and Ambroxol hydrochloride in combination dosage form’.
6. IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry, Vol. 3 Iss.1 (Nov –Dec. 2012) pg.30-32. ‘Emulsion Liquid Membrane extraction and determination of Cefadroxil with Cyanex 301 as an extractant’.
7. Journal BIONANOFRONTIERS, 2011 pg.417-419. ‘Effective separation of zirconium through emulsion liquid membrane’.
8. Emulsion liquid membrane extraction and determination of ampicillin with aliquot 336 and cyanex 301 as an extractant, 4(8), 1970-77 (2015), World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research.
9. Emulsion liquid membrane extraction and determination of ciprofloxacin with aliquot 336,4(10),2351-2354 (2015). World Journal of Pharmaceutical research.
10. Emulsion Liquid Membrane Extraction and determination of Cefadroxil with Aliquot 336 as an extractant. 7, (4), 20-24(2018), Abhinav National Journal of Research in Science & Technology.
11. Development and validation of HPTLC method for the simultaneous estimation of Naproxen and Pantoprazole in combined dosage form. 5(3), 223-225(2013).International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
12. Emulsion liquid membrane extraction and determination of ciprofloxacin with cyanex-301 as an extractant. 5(3), 1-4(2018).International Journal of Research and Analytical Review.
13. Synthesis, isolation and characterization of hydrochlorothiazide dimer impurity. 5(3), 867-871(2013). International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
14. Sustainable separation of toxic heavy metal from aqueous solution using green solvent as liquid membrane: Emulsion liquid membrane”. AJANTA Prakashan (Oct. 2020-21).
15. Emulsion Liquid Membrane: Overview of various extractants used for extraction of metal ions. (Dec 2021-22). International Journal of All Research Education & Scientific Method.
16. Synthesis, Isolation and Characterization of Vilanterol Bis Dichloro Benzene Ethane Impurity. Pg. 5-15. 12, 11. Journal Of Electronics Information Technology Science and Management. (Nov 2022-2023)
17. Design and Development of Herbal Face Pack (HFP) from Medicinal Plant. International Journal
a. for Research in Applied Science And Engineering Technology (IJRASET). (May 2022-2023)
18. Evaluation and Physicochemical Analysis of Different Brands of Chocolates. 10(09) pg. 453-456.
19. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research.(Sep 2023-2024)

PAPERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES:
1. ‘Emulsion liquid membrane extraction and determination of Cefadroxil using Aliquat-336’, Advances in Material Chemistry and Applications at National Conference CKT College,Panvel December21-22, 2015.
2. ‘Synthesis, isolation and characterization of isomeric impurity of dutasteride’ International Conference Chemistry Cutting Edge-Nano Green and Beyond at St.Xavier’s College ,Mumbai January 6, 2014.
3. ‘Development and validation of HPTLC method for the simultaneous determination of Roxithromycin and Ambroxol HCl in combination dosage form’, Modern Research Trends in Science National Symposium at Paliwala college, Pali 2013.
4. Emulsion liquid membrane extraction and determination of cefadroxil with cyanex-301, Sustainable Chemistry: Challenges and Opportunities, National Conference at Osmanabad University, Osmanabad on January 9, 2012.
5. ‘Extraction and spectrophotometric determination of Mn (II) with BATCH, Global Trends in Pure and Applied Chemical Sciences’, International conference at Udaipur,2012.
6. ‘Effective separation of zirconium through emulsion liquid membrane’, Emerging techniques and applications in engineering & science, National Conference, Saraswati Eng. College, Kharghar, February 3-4, 2011.
7. Extraction of heavy metal from aqueous solution using palm oil-based emulsion and trihexyl (tetradecyl)phosphonium chloride as extractant. Sustainable Development- A Green Approach, National Conference at Thakur College Kandivali, March 6 2021.
8. Efficient Chromatographic Purification of by-products and impurities for structure elucidation of Dutasteride. ETMS, International Conference at Maharashtra College, Mumbai, March 22-23.
9. Synthesis, Isolation, and Characterization of Hydrochlorothiazide Dimer Impurity. World Chemistry Conference 2021 International Conference in Collaboration with University of Mumbai & The Association of Chemistry Teachers. International Conference Wilson College, Mumbai, May, 3-4 2021.

Awards:
2nd rank for oral paper presentation at International conference held by Anjum Islam Janjira’s Degree college of Science in the year March 2023.

Creation of ICT mediated Teaching Learning pedagogy
E- content in form of PPT uploaded on U-tube for all T.Y.B. Sc. Students (Quality in Analytical Chemistry Sem-V).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLXjAKMERq0

E- content in form of PPT uploaded on U-tube for all T.Y.B. Sc. Students (Methods of separation Sem-V)
https://youtu.be/He_qvZtWVTY

E- content in form of PPT uploaded on U-tube for all T.Y.B. Sc. Students (Syllabus Sem-VI).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BP4YZix3t0


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Association of Chemistry Teachers, India
• Association of Environmental Analytical Chemistry of India