Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 5 May: Sardar Bhagwan Singh University (SBSU) successfully organised a high-impact hands-on workshop, titled “Bridging Pharmaceutical Theory with Practical Skills: Mastering Design of Experiments (DoE) and Quality by Design (QbD)”, on 2 May, aimed at equipping students and researchers with advanced tools for modern drug development.
The workshop, conducted by the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, focused on integrating Quality by Design (QbD) and Design of Experiments (DoE)—two critical frameworks shaping contemporary pharmaceutical research. Participants gained practical insights into improving product understanding, ensuring process control, and enhancing development efficiency.
The programme commenced with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony. The welcome address was delivered by Prof (Dr) Veerma Ram, who highlighted the relevance of advanced research methodologies and the integration of computational tools with biological models in contemporary science. This was followed by the inaugural address by Dr J Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, SBSU, who emphasised the importance of industry-oriented learning and the adoption of modern scientific approaches in pharmaceutical education.
A key highlight of the workshop was the emphasis on QbD as a systematic, science-driven approach that prioritises predefined objectives, process understanding, and product quality. Complementing this, DoE was discussed as a statistical tool that enables efficient experimentation, optimisation, and reduction of variability in pharmaceutical formulations.
Expert lectures were delivered by Dr Ram Kumar Sahu and Dr Mohit Kumar, who shared insights on emerging trends in pharmaceutical research and the growing significance of structured experimental design in ensuring quality and efficiency. They emphasised the transition from conventional trial-and-error methods to data-driven, statistically robust approaches in drug development.
The technical sessions were further supported by Swati Penuli and Debardri Banerjee, who facilitated interactive learning through practical demonstrations and real-world case discussions.
The workshop emphasised the importance of hands-on skills in addressing real-world formulation challenges and highlighted the need for students to move beyond theoretical knowledge towards data-driven problem-solving approaches.
The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks proposed by Prof (Dr) C Nithya Shanti, who appreciated the contributions of all speakers and organisers.
The initiative reflects SBSU’s continued commitment to bridging the gap between academic learning and industry requirements and to preparing future-ready professionals in pharmaceutical research, quality assurance, and regulatory sciences.
