V AlagarsamyDr. V. Alagarsamy, M. Pharm., PhD, FIC, DOMH, is Professor and Principal of MNR College of Pharmacy, Sangareddy, Gr. Hyderabad. He received his D.Pharm., from Coimbatore Medical College, B.Pharm., degree from Madurai Medical College, M.Pharm., from L College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad, PhD from The MS University of Baroda. He has been teaching Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry, Chemistry of Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry and performing research work in synthetic medicinal chemistry on novel heterocyclic bio-active compounds for two decades. For his research work, he has collaborated with various research laboratories/organizations like National Cancer Institute, USA; Rega Institute for Medical Research, Belgium; Southern Research Institute, USA; and Sudbury Regional Hospital, Ontario, Canada. He is a recipient of young scientist award from the Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi. He is the author/coauthor of over 160 papers, which includes the original research articles and presentations in various conferences and symposiums. He has also patented his Research findings. He become the co-editor of the International journal "Antiinfective Agents", published by Bentham Science Publishers. His Books on the title of "Text Book of Medicinal Chemistry," "Pharmaceutical Chemistry of Natural Products," "Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry," "Organic Chemistry - A Comprehensive Approach" and "Practical Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry" are well appreciated in the academic community. His research activities are supported by the funding agencies like CSIR, DST and DSIR. Dr. V. Alagarsamy is a member of All India Board of Pharmaceutical Education (AIB-PE), AICTE, New Delhi and a member of board of studies (Pharmacy) in Osmania University, Hyderabad and is a doctoral committee member and a recognized research guide for PhD scholars in various universities. Read More Read Less