Micro and Nano Emulsion Technologies: Pharmaceutical Design, Pharmaceutical Development, and Drug Delivery

Micro and Nano Emulsion Technologies for Pharmaceutical Products: From Lab to Shelf＂ is a pioneering work that bridges a long-standing gap in pharmaceutical literature. This comprehensive book covers the entire spectrum of micro and nano emulsions in one volume, from fundamental theory to clinical applications, in twelve insightful chapters. It traces the evolution of these colloidal systems, starting with their role in enhancing poorly soluble drugs and culminating in their groundbreaking use in targeted cancer therapies.The book provides an in-depth exploration of emulsification science, stability factors, and formulation design strategies, empowering readers to create robust pharmaceutical emulsions. It meticulously examines the roles of surfactants, co-surfactants, and oils, alongside advanced characterization techniques. Chapters on therapeutic applications in dermatology, transnasal delivery, cosmeceuticals, and wound healing offer innovative solutions to formulation challenges. A significant focus on oncology highlights how these emulsions are revolutionizing anticancer agent delivery and vaccine development.Uniquely, it presents rigorous clinical studies and patient outcomes, underscoring the real-world impact of micro and nano emulsions. This definitive guide is indispensable for pharmaceutical scientists, formulators, and healthcare professionals, consolidating all essential information on these two transformative systems in one volume.

1. Dr. Gunjan Jeswani, a distinguished pharmaceutical scientist and educator with over 13 years of teaching experience. She is currently an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, SSTC, SSGI, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. Dr. Jeswani holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, where her research focused on developing novel temperature-triggered delivery systems for chemotherapeutic agents.Her academic career is marked by numerous accolades, including the Young Scientist Award at the 16th Chhattisgarh Young Scientist Congress and Best Conference Paper awards at various national and international conferences. Dr. Jeswani’s research has been supported by grants from prestigious organizations like the AERB, CGCOST, and NSTEDB, DST, Govt. of India.A prolific researcher, Dr. Jeswani has authored 24 publications in high-impact journals such as the Journal of Controlled Release, Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, and International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. Her work primarily focuses on novel drug delivery systems, nanotechnology in pharmaceuticals, and the development of nutraceuticals. Her research has garnered 479 citations, with an h-index and i10-index of 13 each. Dr. Jeswani is also an accomplished author and editor. She has authored two national textbooks and four international books, including the ＂Handbook of Nanoethics＂ and two volumes on ＂Ethics in Nanotechnology.＂ Additionally, she has contributed chapters to several books published by esteemed publishers like Elsevier, Springer, and De Gruyter. Her recent patent on a novel drug delivery system for Amfenac Sodium further underscores her innovative contributions to the field. Beyond academia, Dr. Jeswani actively engages with the public through newspaper articles, demystifying complex pharmaceutical topics for the general audience.
2. Dr. Ajita a distinguished academic and researcher with a decade of teaching experience in the field of pharmaceutics. She has a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, with research focusing on the preparation of microemulsions, specifically the formulation of microemulsion of plumbagin for the treatment of arthritis.