Dr. Ashish Sarkar
Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Sarkar 
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 Dean & Principal, School of Pharmacy · Director IQAC, YBN University, Ranchi | |
| Born | 25 January 1985 |
| Birth Place | Panna, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Pharmacist, Academician, Research Scientist, Administrator |
| Qualifications | Ph.D. (Pharmacy), M.Pharm, B.Pharm, MBA (HR & IT), ADCA |
| Known for | NAAC B+ Accreditation YBN University, London Book of World Records, Forbes Book of World Records, 40+ Research Publications, 5 Patents, 7 PhD Scholars |
| Organisation | YBN University, Rajaultau Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| City | Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
| Experience | 18+ Years |
| a.sarkar55@gmail.com | |
Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Sarkar is an Indian pharmaceutical scientist, academician and institutional administrator serving as Dean & Principal of the School of Pharmacy and Director of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at YBN University, Rajaultau Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. With over 18 years of teaching, research and administrative experience in pharmaceutical sciences, he has guided 7 PhD scholars, published more than 40 research papers in national and international journals, authored 4 books, filed 5 patents and successfully led YBN University through its NAAC B+ Grade accreditation. He holds recognition from the London Book of World Records (2024) and the Forbes Book of World Records (2025) for his exceptional contributions to pharmaceutical education and research. He is a recipient of more than 20 national and international awards including the Chanakya National Leadership Award 2025, the Mahatma Gandhi National Service Award 2025 and India's Top 100 Professor Icon of 2025.
Early Life and Education
Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Sarkar was born on 25 January 1985 in Panna, Madhya Pradesh, India, to Dr. Ajit Sarkar and Mrs. Patralekha Sarkar. He completed his schooling at Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Jaithari, Anuppur (M.P.) — passing his 10th Board Examination in 2000 with 76.8% and his 12th Board Examination in 2002 with 68.5%.
He pursued his academic career in pharmacy and management across several prestigious institutions:
- B.Pharm (2006) — Nagpur College of Pharmacy, affiliated to Nagpur University, Maharashtra — 63.40%
- M.Pharm — Pharmaceutical Chemistry (2009) — Kanak Manjari Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rourkela, affiliated to Biju Patnaik University of Technology — 89.60% — Dissertation: Development and Validation of UV Spectroscopic Method for Estimation of L-Ornithine L-Aspartate in Pure and Commercial Dosage Form
- Ph.D. — Pharmacy (2018) — IFTM University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh — Thesis: Phytochemical Investigation and Anti-Arthritic Activity of Centipeda minima and Bauhinia Purpurea
- MBA — HR & IT (2020) — Directorate of Distance Education, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut — 68%
- ADCA — Advanced Diploma in Computer Applications (2015) — ISMS Computer Division, Varanasi — B+ Grade
Career
Teaching Career
Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Sarkar began his teaching career in 2006 and has served in various capacities across esteemed institutions:
- Lecturer (Aug 2006 – Aug 2007) — Kanak Manjari Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rourkela, Odisha
- Assistant Lecturer (March 2009 – Aug 2009) — Kanak Manjari Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rourkela
- Assistant Professor (Oct 2009 – June 2014) — Institute of Pharmacy, Harishchandra Post Graduate College, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Associate Professor (June 2014 – Oct 2018) — Institute of Pharmacy, H.C.P.G. College, Varanasi
- Professor (Nov 2018 – March 2022) — Institute of Pharmacy, H.C.P.G. College, Varanasi
- Principal, School of Pharmacy (March 2022 – Dec 2023) — YBN University, Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Dean & Principal, School of Pharmacy (Dec 2023 – present) — YBN University, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Administrative Roles
In addition to his academic duties, Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Sarkar holds extensive administrative responsibilities at YBN University, Ranchi:
- Director, IQAC — YBN University (January 2023 – present)
- Member, Board of Management — YBN University
- Member, Academic Council and Examination Committee — YBN University
- Member, Research Council — YBN University
- Chairperson, School Board and Board of Studies — School of Pharmacy, YBN University
- Member, Fee Fixation Committee — YBN University
- Member, Planning Board — YBN University
- Member, Research Advisory Committee — YBN University
- Chairperson, Student Research Committee (SRC) — School of Pharmacy
- Chief Editor, Magazine PHARMAWISDOME and Newsletter Pharma Prime
- Inspector — Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
- Assessor — Quality Council of India (QCI)
- Organising Secretary — Various National and International Conferences, Workshops and Faculty Development Programs (FDPs)
He is also associated with several universities for examination and confidential academic work including Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University (Jaunpur), SHIATS University (Allahabad), APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (Lucknow) and Pacific University (Udaipur).
NAAC Accreditation
One of Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Sarkar's most significant institutional achievements has been heading the NAAC Accreditation Committee at YBN University, Ranchi. Under his leadership as Director IQAC, YBN University successfully achieved NAAC B+ Grade — a landmark recognition of academic quality and institutional excellence in Jharkhand.
Research and Publications
Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Sarkar is a prolific researcher specialising in pharmaceutical sciences, phytochemistry, anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory pharmacology, herbal medicine and drug formulation. He has guided 7 PhD scholars, 10 PG students and 15 UG students and has presented research at international and national forums.
Books
- Evaluation of Anti-Arthritic Activities of Few Traditional Plants — LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, International Book Market Service Ltd., Mauritius. ISBN: 978-620-2-92254-8
- Text Book of Medicinal Chemistry, Volume I — Inkart Publisher, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-91101-06-0
- Fundamentals of Pharmaceutics: Core Concepts — IP Publisher. ISBN-13: 978-1685764975
- Pharmaceutical Research: Recent Advances and Trends — BP International Publisher. ISBN: 978-81-977283-0-3
Patents
Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Sarkar has 5 published patents to his credit in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.
Select Research Publications
- Sarkar A, Tripathi VD, Sahu RK (2017). Anti-inflammatory and Anti-arthritis Activity of Flavonoids Fractions Isolated from Centipeda minima Leaves Extracts in Rats. Clin Exp Pharmacol 7: 231.
- Ashish Sarkar et al. (2017). Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory and Anti-arthritis Activity of Isolated Fractions from Bauhinia purpurea Leaves Extracts in Rats. UK Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biosciences, Vol. 5(1), 47–58.
- Ashish Sarkar et al. (2017). Pharmacognostic and Preliminary Phytochemical Evaluation of Centipeda minima and Bauhinia purpurea Leaves. UK Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biosciences, Vol. 5(2), 08–16.
- Monika Kaurav, Ashish Sarkar et al. (2023). Dendrimer: An Update on Recent Developments and Future Opportunities for Brain Tumors Diagnosis. Frontiers in Pharmacology, Vol. 14.
- Ashish Sarkar et al. (2023). Natural Product Prominent Source of Bioactive Components with Antidiabetic Potential. Journal of Advance Zoology, Vol. 44 Special Issue S2, pp. 1700–1725.
- Reneesh Jaiswal, Ashish Sarkar (2024). Synthesis, Identification, and Docking Study of Novel Derivatives of Aziridine. Research J. Pharm. and Tech 17(8): 3983–3991.
- Sudhish Rai, Ashish Sarkar (2024). Quantification of Punarnavine in Punarnava Roots by HPTLC Method. Research J. Pharm. and Tech 17(7): 3427–3429.
He has also delivered 15 international poster presentations, 20 national poster presentations and 2 oral presentations.
PhD Guidance
Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Sarkar serves as a Research Guide at YBN University, Ranchi:
- PhD Scholars Awarded: 7 (1 Thesis Submitted)
- PG Students Guided: 10
- UG Students Guided: 15
Memberships and Editorial Roles
- Registered Pharmacist — M.P. State Pharmacy Council, Bhopal (Reg. No. 22567, since 16 Feb 2010)
- Life Member — Indian Pharmacy Graduate Association (IPGA) — LM-6841
- Life Member — Pharmalok
- Invitee Member — QS Global Academic Survey
Editorial and Review Positions:
- Editorial Board Member — Journal of Clinical Trials and Research (Sci Tech Central, USA)
- Editorial Assistant — Journal of Oncology Clinics and Research (Sci Tech Central, USA)
- Reviewer — Journal of Alternative, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (Herald Scholarly Open Access, USA)
- Editor — Journal of Advances in Pharmacology and Clinical Trials (APCT), Medwin Publisher
- Editorial Board Member — That Qeef Scientific Publisher
- Editor — Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Sciences
- Editor — European Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, Science Publishing Group, New York
- Editorial Board Member — EC Pharmacology and Toxicology (E-Cronicon)
- Editor — International Journal of Anesthesia and Research (USA)
- Reviewer — Pharmacognosy Journal, Bangalore
- Editorial Board Member — American Research Journal of Pharmacy
- Editor — International Journal of Biology and Environmental Engineering, American Association for Science and Technology
- Editorial Manager — Life Science Journal
- Reviewer — MB International Media and Publishing House, Kolkata
Awards and Recognition
Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Sarkar has received more than 20 national and international awards:
- London Book of World Records — Certificate of World Record (Cert. No. LBOWRE4010388, 21 August 2024) — For exceptional contribution to pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy education and plant-based medicinal research
- Forbes Book of World Records — Certificate of Achievement (Cert. No. FBWR00056, 20 November 2025) — For leadership in pharmacy education and academic excellence
- Chanakya National Leadership Award 2025 — Jeevan Jagriti Seva Sansthan & NITI Aayog (27 November 2025)
- Mahatma Gandhi National Service Award 2025 — (27 November 2025)
- Ashoka National Lifetime Achievement Award — Blue Star Events (12 November 2025) — Education Excellence & Social Impact
- TY National Icon of 2025 — India's Top 100 Professor Icon — Tretayug Foundation (19 November 2025)
- American Merit Council Certificate — Pharmaceutical Sciences (15 August 2024)
- World Excellence Book of Records — Certificate of Excellence (28 November 2025)
- Nelson Mandela International Excellence Award 2025 — Asian Council for Education and Research, UK Global Accreditation (27 November 2025)
- Global Excellence Award 2025–26 — SociallyPoint Foundation Regd. (20 November 2025)
- World Talent Award 2025 — World Talent Network Asia Operations (15 August 2025)
- Vande Mataram Award 2025 — Indian NGO Awards Council, Veyil Foundation (26 November 2025)
- United India Award 2025 — Indian NGO Awards Council (8 January 2025)
- Bharat Ekta Puraskar 2025 — Indian NGO Awards Council (18 July 2025)
- Netaji Smriti Puraskar 2025 — Indian NGO Awards Council, Veyil Foundation (13 November 2025)
- The Freedom India Award — IHAA Honest Foundation, Uttarakhand (20 November 2025)
- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Intelligence Award — IHAA Honest Foundation (20 November 2025)
- Swami Vivekananda Ji Social Reformer Award — IHAA Honest Foundation (20 November 2025)
- Glorious Nation Award — Honest Foundation (20 November 2025)
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji Adarsh Sewa Award — Honest Foundation (20 November 2025)
- Best Poster Presentation Award — 7th Indo-Italian Workshop on Chemistry and Biology of Anti-Oxidants (2010, University of Delhi)
- Best Poster Presentation Award — 70th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress (IPC), Amity University, Noida
Vision and Goals
Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Sarkar's vision is to establish excellence in pharmaceutical education, research, healthcare innovation and academic administration by creating a student-centred, research-oriented and socially responsible educational environment that contributes to the advancement of healthcare and society.
His goals include promoting quality pharmacy education aligned with national and international standards, strengthening research and innovation, building industry-academia collaboration, supporting accreditation and institutional excellence, and contributing to nation-building through quality education and healthcare services.
Online Presence
- University Profile — School of Pharmacy, YBN University
- IQAC Director's Message — YBN University IQAC
- LinkedIn — Ashish Sarkar
- Instagram — ashish.sarkar9696
- Facebook — Ashish Sarkar
- X (Twitter) — Sarkar55A
- Email — a.sarkar55@gmail.com