Dr. Alok Semwal
Academic Head – Pharmacy (Foreign Licensure examinations) & Upskilling Courses
B.Pharm, M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry), PhD (Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Dr. Alok Semwal is a seasoned academician, researcher, and curriculum leader with more than 15 years of experience in higher education, pharmaceutical sciences, research, and academic administration. He currently serves as Academic Head, Pharmacy (Foreign Licensure examinations) & Upskilling Courses at Academically Global, where he leads academic operations, curriculum development, quality assurance, and course design for pharmacy licensure and healthcare upskilling programs. He holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, an M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and a B.Pharm. He is a Registered Pharmacist with the Uttarakhand Pharmacy Council, underscoring his solid academic foundation and professional standing. Dr. Semwal has authored 48 scientific publications, with 757 citations, an h-index of 13, and an i10-index of 10. His research spans drug delivery systems, medicinal plants, polymers, antimicrobial agents, and pharmaceutical formulation development. His scholarly work has appeared in reputable national and international scientific publications and is represented on major academic and research platforms such as PubMed, Elsevier/ScienceDirect, Springer, and Web of Science, alongside contributions to patents, books, and book chapters. He has held several academic leadership roles, including Professor, Head of Department, Board of Studies member at Uttarakhand Technical University, and CPCSEA Convener, demonstrating his respected position and influence in the field. His current work emphasizes developing and enhancing preparation programs for OPRA, PSI, PEBC, and Gulf pharmacy licensure examinations, as well as professional upskilling in Clinical Drug Development, Clinical Research, Data Management, Pharmacovigilance, and Drug Safety, reflecting his dedication to advancing pharmacy practice.