Description

Text Book of Pharmaceutical Engineering is a comprehensive academic resource designed according to the latest Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) syllabus for B.Pharm. Third Semester. The book introduces students to the fundamental principles and practical applications of various unit operations used in the pharmaceutical industry. It explains how raw materials are processed into valuable pharmaceutical products, including drugs and excipients, while building a strong foundation in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, material handling, and industrial practices.
The book covers essential topics such as fluid flow, size reduction, size separation, heat transfer, evaporation, distillation, drying, mixing, filtration, centrifugation, pharmaceutical plant construction materials, corrosion, and corrosion prevention. It also addresses the importance of pharmaceutical plant layout, efficient resource utilization, and environmental pollution prevention. With a structured presentation of concepts, the book helps students understand the scientific principles underlying pharmaceutical engineering and their relevance to industrial applications.
To support effective learning and examination preparation, the book includes illustrative diagrams, examples, tables, model calculations, long-answer questions, short-answer questions, and multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers. Its student-friendly approach makes complex engineering concepts easier to understand and apply. Designed for undergraduate pharmacy students and educators, this textbook serves as a valuable learning resource for mastering pharmaceutical engineering fundamentals and developing the knowledge required for pharmaceutical manufacturing and industrial pharmacy practices.

About the Author

Dr. Monali R. Bhalerao is currently working as a Professor at Yadavrao Tasgaonkar Institute of Pharmacy, Chandhai, Bhivpuri Road, Karjat, Mumbai. She completed her Ph.D. from Sunrise University, M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Sinhgad Institute of Pharmacy, Lonavala, Pune, and B.Pharm from Government College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad. She has 14 years of experience in pharmacy education at the graduate level and 1 year of industrial experience. She has published more than 50 research papers in national and international journals and has authored 7 pharmacy books. She has also completed an Advanced Certificate Course in Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Data Management (CDM), and Clinical Research.She is willing to work as a key contributor in a challenging and creative environment in the field of pharmacy and medical health sciences. She is a Life Member of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI), New Delhi, and a member of the National Pharmacy Week Association (NPWA), India. She received the Bharat Gaurav Award in 2022 from New Delhi. She was also honoured with the Maharashtra Best Teacher Award in 2025, Pune, and the Maharashtra State Level Best Teacher Award in 2026.
Dr. Pritam Vijay Juvatkar is Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry at AIMS College of Pharmacy, AIMS Foundation, Vadavli, Dombivli, affiliated to the University of Mumbai, Maharashtra. He also serves as an Assistant Administrator for the AIMS Foundation. Academic Background Dr. Juvatkar earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences under the guidance of Dr. Anil Jadhav, Principal and Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Mahavir College of Pharmacy, Nashik. He completed his M.Pharm (with Distinction) in Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry under Dr. Sunil Jalalpure, Principal and Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, KLES’s College of Pharmacy, Belgaum, Karnataka.
Ms. M. V. Muley is currently working as a Assistant Professor at Gahlot institute of Pharmacy, Kopar khairne, Navi Mumbai. She completed M. Pharm in Quality Assurance from Sharad Pawar College of Pharmacy, Wanadongri, Nagpur. She is having 6 years experience in the field of pharmacy education at graduate level and 2 year of industrial experience. Her 3 papers are published.