In a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on March 3, 2025, Prof. Ashwini Kumar Nangia, former Dean and a distinguished faculty member at the School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad, was conferred the prestigious Visitor’s Award (2023 edition) for Research in Physical Sciences.
The award was presented to Prof. Nangia by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu in the presence of Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, and other esteemed dignitaries.
This esteemed recognition is a testament to Prof. Nangia’s groundbreaking research in the discovery and development of high bioavailability drugs and pharmaceuticals. His pioneering work has led to the creation of innovative, cost-effective, and highly efficacious medications tailored to the Indian R&D ecosystem. The supramolecular synthon approach to drug discovery, including Multicomponent Cocrystals and Salts (MCCS), overcomes limitations of traditional drugs by improving solubility and permeability, enhancing bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy. His research focuses on developing pharmaceutical cocrystals, reducing R&D costs and time significantly. Ideal for India’s generics pharma industry, this method enables affordable healthcare solutions for diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and cancer, with several promising drugs in the clinical pipeline.
Prof. Nangia’s research has far-reaching implications for the healthcare sector, enabling the development of affordable and accessible medicines that cater to the specific needs of the Indian population.
The University of Hyderabad community takes immense pride in Prof. Nangia’s achievement, which underscores the institution’s commitment to fostering innovative research and academic excellence.
This prestigious award is a fitting tribute to Prof. Nangia’s tireless efforts, dedication, and passion for advancing scientific knowledge and improving human lives.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Prof. Ashwini Kumar Nangia on this remarkable achievement!