Dr. Kishor Vasant Otari
Name: Dr. Kishor Vasant Otari
Qualification: M.Pharm, Ph.D
Designation : Principal
Department : Pharmacy
Institute name : Navsahyadri Institute of Pharmacy
College address : 69 to 71, Naigaon (Nasrapur)
Experience: 20
About Dr. Kishor Vasant Otari
Dr. Kishor Vasant Otari is currently working as Principal in Navsahyadri Institute of Pharmacy, Naigaon (Nasrapur), Tal. Bhor, Dist. Pune. He has 20 years of experience in the field of pharmacy education and industry. He completed his Ph. D. in Pharmacology under the faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences form Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune and M. Pharm (Pharmacology) in Pharmaceutical sciences from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. Dr. Kishor Vasant Otari has started his career as a lecturer in 1997 after completion of his graduation. He has risen to prominence due to his contribution in the field of pharmacy education that stands out as a distinct, striking and seminal in making a difference as a visionary leader. His emphasis is to foster qualities like Integrity, Honesty, Trust and Creativity and to cultivate a professional excellence with emotional quotient in students to achieve excellence as healthcare professionals. He has vast experience as Teacher, Head of Department, In-charge Principal, Academic Coordinator, College Examination Officer, Academic-Research-University Coordinator etc. He is handling various responsibilities such as Chairperson, BOS in Pharmacy of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere (DBATU); Member of Research Centre Recognition Task Force Committee-DBATU; and Nominee of CPCSEA. He is recognized PG and PhD Guide with 10 years of research experience, 24 peer-reviewed publications and author of two book/ chapter. He has guided 05 PhD Scholars and 32 M. Pharm scholars in field of Pharmacology. He is involved in basic pharmacological research with more than 10 years of research experience. His research interest is repurposing existing molecules for discovering New Therapeutic Uses (New Therapeutic Uses) and identifying the leads from natural products in the field of neuropharmacology, cardiovascular diseases, and IBD. He has received various research grants, Travel Grant and funding from the universities, CSIR and AICTE to his credit. He is serving as a reviewer and member of Editorial Board for national and international scientific journals.