Dr. Sk Habibullah

• Industry Experience- 06 Months (PHYTO Pharmaceutical (Pvt.) Ltd, Odisha).
• Research Experience- 06 Years (September 2021 Onwards)

• Pharmaceutics
• Environmental Sciences
• Physical Pharmaceutics
• Pharmaceutical Engineering
• Biostatistics and Research Methodology
• Modern Pharmaceutics
• Computer Aided Drug Delivery System

Journal Publications: 33
Total Publications: 40 (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed: 35)
Scopus Citations: 261
h-index: 11

List of Published Patent

Title: COMPOSITION FOR IMMUNOMODULATING AND NUTRACEUTICAL AND METHOD OF USE

Authors: Raju D, Jaiganesh K.P., Thanikachalam P.V., Prasanth D, Habibullah Sk, et al.

Patent Application number: 202241070733 A

Publication Date:16/12/2022 (Indian Patent).

List of Publications

• Das S, Habibullah S, Giri Y, Behera A, Pattnaik G, Mohanty B. Enhanced anti-inflammatory and antibacterial efficacy of a novel gum ghatti-infused polymeric film for ocular drug delivery: Original scientific article. (2026). ADMET and DMPK, 14, Article 3200 (IF: 5.1).
• Mohanty R, Panigrahi A, Samal HB, Habibullah S, Mukherjee T, Pattnaik S, Giri Y. Advancements in novel drug delivery systems for topical management of superficial fungal infections: A detailed review. Current Drug Research Reviews. 2026 July;25(3):3 (IF: 1.5).
• Doriya K, Saroj P, Gunasekaran S, Hemalatha M, Habibullah S, Mallick SP. Advancements and Challenges in Biogas Technology: A Comprehensive Review on Sustainable Approach to Waste Management and Renewable Energy. BioEnergy Research. 2026 Dec;19(1):7 (IF: 3.3).
• Das T, Mallick S, Parida S, Das M, Swain R, Habibullah S. Hypotension and antiphlogistic potential of empagliflozin ocular film: swelling and release kinetics. ADMET and DMPK. 2026 Mar 6;14 (IF: 5.1).
• Swain R, Habibullah S, Das M, Das T, Meher AP, Mallick S. Ophthalmic antioxidant activity of a model antianginal drug using corneal hydrogel formulation: Effect of carboxymethyl starch on physicomechanical behaviour and release/permeation kinetics. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2025 Oct 10:148219 (IF: 8.7).
• Das M, Habibullah S, Khandelwal A, Swain R, Das T, Mallick S. Polymorphic conversion of furosemide after crystallization in aqueous polymeric solution: Crystallite analysis using Scherrer vs. Williamson-Hall equation and drug dissolution. Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin. 2025 Sep 4 (IF: 4.3).
• Nair AS, Habibullah S, Mohanty B, Suman DK, Rashedin ST, Suresh A, Reddy GS, Panda SP, Singh BN, Mallick SP. Impact of Span surfactants on the physicochemical properties of stearic acid–sesame oil oleogels for topical drug delivery. Iranian Polymer Journal. 2025 Sep 8:1-8 (IF: 2.8).
• Habibullah S, Das M, Ghosh S, Das T, Swain R, Mohanty B, Mallick S. Effect of beeswax-cottonseed oil based oleogel contribution in nanocellulosic bigel for ophthalmic moxifloxacin delivery. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. 2025 Jul 15:107287 (IF: 4.9).
• Habibullah S, Mohanty B, Babu A, Sivakumar G, Maji S, Pal K, Sagiri SS. Design of plant-based bigels by incorporating candelilla wax oleogel and xanthan gum hydrogel for oral curcumin delivery. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2025 Jun 16:145312 (IF: 8.24).
• Giri Y, Behera A, Mohanty B, Habibullah S, Dixit PK, Pattnaik G, Jyotirmayee B. Design and Development of Ketoconazole Loaded Nanoemulgel for the Improved Topical Therapy of Onychomycosis Using Chemical Penetration Enhancers. Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation. 2025 Jun;20(3):93 (IF: 2.8).
• Das M, Swain R, Nandi S, Habibullah S, Mallick S. Polymorphic transformation of febuxostat after crystallization in presence of bentonite dispersion: characterization by the heat of fusion and heat of transition rule, and dissolution. Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy. 2025 May 7:1-5 (IF: 2.4).
• Das M, Habibullah S, Das T, Swain R, Mallick S. Management of intraocular pressure and inflammation using febuxostat film: in vitro-in vivo correlation. ADMET and DMPK. 2025 Apr 24;13(2) (IF: 4.3).
• Habibullah S, Meher JR, Das M, Das T, Swain R, Mohanty B, Mallick S. Moxifloxacin in HPMC-nanocellulose composite film for the management of ocular inflammation: Effect of carboxymethylated gum on permeation and antimicrobial activity. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2025 Apr 17:143302 (IF: 8.24).
• Behera A, Giri Y, Priyadarshini B, Pattnaik G, Mohanty B, Habibullah S, Jyotirmayee B. Design and development of Amphotericin-B loaded transungual drug delivery system for the effective management of onychomycosis. Journal of Research in Pharmacy.;29(1):210-21 (Cite Score: 1.3).
• Das S, Behera A, Habibullah S, Pattnaik G, Mohanty B. Moxifloxacin-loaded PVA-chitosan composite films as potential ocular drug delivery systems: A comprehensive characterization and efficacy assessment. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2025 Mar 1;296:139726 (IF: 8.24).
• Das M, Panigrahy S, Dash R, Habibullah S, Das T, Mallick S. Evolution of non-covalent derivatives of pioglitazone with salicylic acid and its impact on crystallite characteristics and dissolution: Derivados no covalentes de pioglitazona. Revista Mexicana de Física. 2025 May 1;71(3 May-Jun):031001-1 (IF: 1.2).
• Habibullah S, Swain R, Das M, Bhuyan SK, Mohanty B, Mallick S. Engineered PVA-tamarind gum-based biocomposite for sustained ophthalmic delivery of moxifloxacin: Effect of nanocellulose on physicochemical, mechanoelectrical and permeation kinetics. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2024 Nov 16:137712. (IF: 8.24)
• Das M, Panigrahy S, Dash R, Sahoo RN, Swain R, Nandi S, Habibullah S, Das T, Mallick S. Development of eutectics of pioglitazone with citric acid and its effect on crystallite properties and dissolution. Acta chimica Slovenica. 2024 Aug 27;71(3):482-91. (IF: 1.2)
• Indu GK, Habibullah S, Shaw TK, Mohanty B. Impact of cocoa butter on the physicochemical properties of novel oleogels formulated with moringa seed oil and beeswax: Exploring crystal structure, drug release, and antimicrobial potential. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology. 2024 Aug 13:1-7. (IF: 2.2)
• Habibullah S, Swain R, Nandi S, Das M, Rout T, Mohanty B, Mallick S. Nanocrystalline cellulose as a reinforcing agent for poly (vinyl alcohol)/gellan-gum-based composite film for moxifloxacin ocular delivery. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2024 Jun 1;270:132302. (IF: 8.21)
• Nandi S, Swain R, Habibullah S, Sahoo RN, Nayak AK, Mallick S. Lipid-Gelucire based rectal delivery of ramipril prodrug exhibits significant lowering of intra-ocular pressure in normotensive rabbit: Sustained structural relaxation release kinetics and IVIVC. Pharmaceutical Development and Technology. 2024 Apr 30:1-9. (IF: 2.6)
• Indu GK, Habibullah S, Kumar Shaw T, Mohanty B. Effect of mango butter on the physicochemical properties of beeswax-Moringa seed oil-based oleogels for topical application. Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy. 2024 Apr 3:1-4. (IF: 2.4)
• Giri Y, Habibullah S, Dixit PK, Mahalik G, Mohanty B, Behera A. Development of microemulgel formulations with varied permeation enhancers for transungual delivery of luliconazole in onychomycosis management. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 2024 Feb 1;234:113718. (IF: 5.99)
• Habibullah S, Nandi S, Swain R, Pattnaik KP, Panigrahy S, Priyadarshini P, Mohanty B, Mallick S. Evaluation of the tablet-forming properties of model fillings by direct compression. Cuban Journal of Pharmacy. 2023 Oct 4; 56(2). (Cite Score 0.1)
• Swain R, Moharana A, Habibullah S, Nandi S, Bose A, Mohapatra S, Mallick S. Ocular delivery of felodipine for the management of intraocular pressure and inflammation: Effect of film plasticizer and in vitro in vivo evaluation. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 2023 Jun 18:123153. (IF: 6.51)
• Babu A, Sivakumar G, Das A, Bharti D, Qureshi D, Habibullah SK, Satheesan A, Mohanty B, Pal K, Maji S. Preparation and Characterization of Novel Oleogels Using Jasmine Floral Wax and Wheat Germ Oil for Oral Delivery of Curcumin. ACS omega. 2022 Aug 17;7(34):30125-36. (IF: 4.132)
• Rawooth M, Habibullah SK, Qureshi D, Bharti D, Pal A, Mohanty B, Jarzębski M, Smułek W, Pal K. Effect of Tamarind Gum on the Properties of Phase-Separated Poly (vinyl alcohol) Films. Polymers. 2022 Jul 8;14(14):2793. (IF: 4.967)
• Giri Y, Behera A, Mohanty B, Pattnaik G, Habibullah SK. Transungual Drug Delivery System for the Topical Treatment of Onychomycosis: A Review. Drug Delivery Letters. 2022 Mar 1;12(1):2-18. (IF: 0.606)
• Bharti D, Kim D, Cerqueira MA, Mohanty B, Habibullah SK, Banerjee I, Pal K. Effect of Biodegradable Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Emulsifiers on the Oleogels Containing Sunflower Wax and Sunflower Oil. Gels. 2021 Sep;7(3):133. (IF: 4.432)
• Ali F, Habibullah S, Behera S, Panda S, Barik C, Mohanty B. Development and characterization of gel-forming composite film for ocular delivery of acetazolamide. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results. 2022 Oct 6:263-78. (Cite Score: 1.0)
• Ali F, Habibullah S, Mohanty B, Behera A, Giri Y, Nayak BS. Novel in-situ emulgel of acetazolamide for ocular drug delivery. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 2022 Nov 30. (Cite Score: 2.3)
• Ali Fulchan, Habibullah SK, Behera Amulyaratna, Giri Yashwant, Mohanty Biswaranjan. Formulation and evaluation of acetazolamide-loaded in-situ gel for the treatment of Glaucoma. Journal of Research in Pharmacy. (MPJ-9650). (Cite Score: 1.3).
• Ali F, Habibullah SK, Behera S, Panda S, Barik C, Mohanty B. Development and Characterization of gel-forming Composite Film for Ocular Delivery of Acetazolamide. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results. 2022 Oct 7;13. (Cite Score: 1.0)

List of Book Chapters

• Das M, Habibullah S, Das T, Mallick S. Pharmaceutical Cocrystals for Solubility Enhancement of Drugs. Cocrystals in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Design to Applications. 2025 May 5:257-92. (Wiley).
• Mohanty B, Behera A, Shaw TK, Habibullah S, Acharya B. Soybean Oil: A Versatile Asset in Pharmaceutical Drug Delivery. Intechopen.
• Behera KP, Qureshi D, Mohanty B, Habibullah SK, Anis A, Shaikh H, Sarkar P, Verma S, Pal K. Bentonite increases the corneal permeation of the drug from the tamarind gum hydrogels. InFood, Medical, and Environmental Applications of Polysaccharides 2021 Jan 1 (pp. 291-322). Elsevier.
• Suman DK, Qureshi D, Behera H, Mallick SP, Habibullah SK, Mohanty B, Maji S, Anis A, Pal K. Gelatin and rice starch-based phase-separated hydrogel formulations for controlled drug delivery applications. InFood, Medical, and Environmental Applications of Polysaccharides 2021 Jan 1 (pp. 263-289). Elsevier.

Candidates guided for the M. Pharm programme- 03

Presentations

• Delivered an oral presentation entitled “Moxifloxacin-Loaded HPMC–Nanocellulose Composite Films for Ocular Inflammation Management: Influence of Carboxymethylated Gum on Drug Permeation and Antimicrobial Efficacy” at a scientific program organized by APP Andhra Pradesh State Branch and Vijaya Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences for Women, Enikepadu, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India, held on 5^th December 2025.
• Delivered a poster and got 1^st prize at the National Conference on “Current Trends in Drug Development” Organized by the University Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utkal University, in collaboration with APTI Odisha State Branch & Make in Expo, Bhubaneswar, held on 24^th to 26^th December 2023.
• Presented a poster at two days National Conference on “Frontiers of Radiopharmaceuticals and Radiological Contrast Agents in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges” funded by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board in association with C V Raman Global University organized by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences held on 15^th and 16^th December 2023.
• Delivered a poster at two days International Conference on “Technological Innovations in Animal Science Research and Social Transformation” supported by SERB, RUSA, WB-OHEPEE in association with ZSO organized by the Department of Zoology, Utkal University.
• Delivered an e-poster at the IPT National Conference on “Development and Characterization of Acetazolamide Microemulsion” at the Institute of Pharmacy & Technology, Salipur during 7-8^th March 2020.
• Delivered a poster at the IPT National Conference on “Smart nano carrier-based drug delivery system for cancer therapy” at the Institute of Pharmacy & Technology, Salipur during 2^nd and 3^rd March 2019.
• Got 3^rd prize at the National Seminar on “Design and Characterization of Gastro-bilayer Floating Tablets of Rosuvastatin as Immediate Release Layer and Atenolol as Sustained Release Layer” presented a poster at the College of Pharmaceutical Science, Puri, on 22^nd January 2019.
• Presented a poster at the 70^th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress on “Design and characterization of Diclofenac Sodium orodispersible tablets using Trigonella Foenum-graecum seed extract as a novel natural super disintegrant” held at Amity University Campus, Noida, Delhi-NCR during 21-23^rd December 2018.
• Delivered oral presentation at IPA Annual Convention on “Design and characterization of Celecoxib orodispersible tablets using Trigonella Foenum-graecum seed extract as a novel natural super disintegrant” at Rail Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, during 3^rd and 4^th November 2018.
• Presented a poster at ICMR Sponsored National Seminar on “Standardization of Ayurvedic, Unani & Siddha systems Medicines” at Centurion University of Technology and Management Bhubaneswar, during 4^th and 5^th March 2018.

Attended FDP and Workshops

• Attended a two-day workshop on “Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): From Prototyping to Production,” organized by KIIT Technology Business Incubator with the support of MeitY Startup Hub, Government of India, in collaboration with Stratasys and DesignTech Systems, held on 15^th and 16^th October 2025.
• Attended a one-day workshop on “CPSP 3.0: AI-Driven Paradigms for Therapeutics Research & Material Engineering: BIOVIA,” organized by the KIIT Technology Business Incubator at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, on 16 May 2025.
• Attended seven days of Karyashala – A one-week high-end workshop on “Medical Signal and Image Processing: Clinical Integration of Artificial Intelligence” funded by SERB, INDIA, organized by the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, held on 24^th to 30^th June 2024.
• Attend seven days of DST-inspired Synergistic Training Program Utilizing the Scientific and Technological Infrastructure (STUTI) program on “Technological Advancement in Pharmaceutical & Health Care Research” organized by the School of pharmaceutical and Healthcare Technology & Department of Biotechnology, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, WB in Collaboration with Jamia Hamdard PMU, New Delhi, held on 4^th to 10^th January 2023.
• Attend a one-day conference on “Recent Advancement on Drug Development for GI Disorder” on 27^th September 2022 Organized by Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bharatpur, Bhubaneswar, CCRAS, Minister of Ayush, Govt. of India.
• Attend a one-day conference of Eastern Region Consultation Workshop with Civil Society Groups of Odisha on the National Curriculum Framework organized by Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar, NCERT Newdelhi, and Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University, in collaboration with Central University of South Bihar, GAYA on 3^rd September 2022.
• Attend an AICTE Sponsored e-Conference on “Advancing Drug Discovery, Development, and Therapy with Research Informatics” from 18^th October 2021 to 29^th October 2021, Organized by the Institute of Pharmacy and Technology, Salipur, Cuttack, Odisha, India.
• Attend a National Webinar on “Career Opportunities for Pharma Graduates in Govt. Regulatory Bodies” on 9^th August 2020, organized by MYBO Group, in association with Pharmacy Association of Andhra Pradesh.
• Attend a Webinar on “Artificial Intelligence-Life Sciences & Pharma Sector” on 30^th July 2020, organized by the Sri Vasavi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, in association with 360 DigiTMG.
• Attend an International Webinar on “Modern Approaches in Drug Discovery and Development” on 9^th July 2020. Speech delivered by Dr. Siva S. Panda, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Physics, Augusta University, USA. Organized by the Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, in association with IAAC Society.
• Attend an international e-conference on “Recent Trends Shaping the Pharmaceutical Innovations” from June 26-28, 2020, organized by the Institute of Pharmacy & Technology, Salipur, Cuttack, Odisha.
• Attended a one-day Workshop on “Awareness Generation on Intellectual Property Rights” held at Institute of Pharmacy & Technology, Salipur, Cuttack on 25^th July 2018.
• Attended an Odisha Pharmacy Intellectual Forum Sponsored Pharma Convention workshop on “Pharma Vision 2020: Empowering Pharmacy Profession” on 1^st March 2016 at Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar.

• Delivered a poster and got 1^st prize at the National Conference on “Current Trends in Drug Development” Organized by the University Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utkal University, in collaboration with APTI Odisha State Branch & Make in Expo, Bhubaneswar, held on 24^th to 26^th December 2023.
• Got 3^rd prize at the National Seminar on “Design and Characterization of Gastro-bilayer Floating Tablets of Rosuvastatin as Immediate Release Layer and Atenolol as Sustained Release Layer” presented a poster at the College of Pharmaceutical Science, Puri, on 22^nd January 2019.

Examiner of various Universities

• Examiner of B. Pharm. & M. Pharm. Examinations of OUHS, Odisha, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University & KIIT University.

Reviewer of Journals

• Journal of Drug Delivery Sciences and Technology
• International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
• Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion
• Discover Nano
• Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation

• Association of Pharmacy Professionals, India.
• Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers’ of India.
• Odisha State Pharmacy Council.