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Suraj Fanse

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Scientist- Sterile and Specialty Products| Merck| Drug Product Development

  • Education

    • Rosary high school

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      H.S.C science

    • Rosary high school

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      SSC

    • Gujarat Technological University, India

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor in Pharmacy

    • University of Connecticut

      2019 -
      PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery

      Ph.D. graduate student in Pharmaceutics in Dr. Diane Burgess Lab at UConn

    • The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India

      2013 - 2015
      Master's degree Pharmaceutical Sciences

      University Gold Medalist in M.Pharm.

  • Experience

    • SUN PHARMA

      Jul 2015 - Jun 2019

      Preformulation and analytical characterization of small molecule pharmaceuticals.1) Solid-state product characterization (new chemical entities (NCEs): DSC, FTIR, and TGA.2) Particle size analysis, UV-Vis spectrometry, Karl Fisher analysis.3) Analytical characterization using chromatographic techniques like HPLC and UPLC.

      • Senior Research Scientist

        Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

      • Research Scientist

        Jul 2015 - Mar 2019

    • University of Connecticut

      Aug 2019 - Feb 2024

      Spanning broad expertise in drug delivery and characterization:1) Formulation development and physicochemical characterization of long-acting intrauterine implants for contraception, elucidating the drug release mechanisms and role of complex excipients on the formulation performance.2) Mucoadhesive in situ forming gels for sustained drug delivery.3) Spray-freeze-dried amorphous microparticles for bioavailability enhancement of proteins/peptides.4) Nanostructured lipid carriers and nanosuspensions for ocular drug delivery. Show less

      • Graduate Research Assistant

        Aug 2019 - Feb 2024

      • Graduate Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

    • Merck

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Summer Intern- Sterile and Specialty Products Formulation

      1) Evaluating the impact of lactose source variation on the aerosol performance of dry powder inhalation products.2) Investigating the effect of lactose critical attributes (crystallinity, particle size, morphology, anomer ratio, and moisture) on the processability and performance of dry powder inhalers.

    • Merck

      Feb 2024 - now
      Senior Scientist

      Sterile and Specialty Products- formulation sciences

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • General course on intellectual property rights DL-101

      World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO
      Jul 2018

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      AAPS Best Abstract award American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists AAPS Jul 2023 Received the AAPS Best abstract award for my research to presented at the AAPS annual conference 2023.
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      The Edward Victor Gant Scholarship Award University of Connecticut Apr 2023 The scholarship is granted on the basis of academic excellence, professional potential, dedicated service, and exemplary integrity.
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      Doctoral Dissertation fellowship University of Connecticut Mar 2023
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      The Richardson-Vicks/A. Francis Summa Memorial Award University of Connecticut Feb 2023 This award is based on scholarly accomplishments demonstrated by service, leadership, and research productivity.
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      International Pharmaceutical Excipient Council (IPEC)- Graduate Student Award International Pharmaceutical Excipient Council IPEC-America Sep 2022 Outstanding graduate student award for excellent research and contribution to advancing the field of excipients.
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)- Best student chapter award American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists AAPS Jul 2022 Best student chapter award for providing exceptional service and outreach to the next generation of scientists and pharmaceutical professionals; and advancing the goals and mission of the AAPS.
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      Controlled Release Society (CRS)- Best poster Award Controlled Release Society Jul 2022 Best poster award (Merck Grad Award) in recognition of excellent contributions to the field of controlled release during the annual international CRS 2022 conference in Montreal, Canada.
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      Karl A. Herzog Fellowship University of Connecticut May 2022 This award is based on academic and research accomplishments; leadership role, and it carries a monetary award fellowship.
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      AAPS-NERDG Best poster award American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists-Northeast Regional Discussion Group (AAPS-NERDG) Apr 2022 Awarded best research poster (audience choice award) at the AAPS-NERDG 22nd annual conference.
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      Finalist at UConn 3-minute thesis (3MT) competition - Aug 2021
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      Graduate student travel award (Conference Participation award) - Jul 2021
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      Predoctoral Summer fellowship University of Connecticut 2020
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      J.N. Tata endowment scholarship Sir J.N.Tata endowment, Sir Ratan Tata and allied trusts Aug 2019 Awarded the prestigious J.N. Tata scholarship for pursuing doctorate studies abroad, also been the recipient of Sir Dorabji Tata travel assistance grant 2019.
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      SPARCLE Welldone award Sun Pharma Advance research Company Ltd. Jan 2019 Appreciation award for significant contribution to projects and team co-ordination
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      SPARCLE 'SPOTLIGHT' award Sun Pharma Advanced research company Ltd. October 1, 2018 Spotlight award winner of analytical development department-NCE DMPK for second business quarter 2018
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      SPARCLE 'Shining star Award' winner for best performer of the department ADD DMPK Sun Pharma Advanced research company Ltd. March 1, 2018
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      Kanan Mehta Gold medal The M.S. University of Baroda April 1, 2016 University Gold medalist during M.Pharm
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      The Ramkrishna Mission Vivekananda memorial Ramakrishna mission April 1, 2016 Honored by the Ramkrishna mission Swami Vivekananda memorial, Vadodara, Gujarat for securing highest position in the Master of Pharmacy course 2013-2015.
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      Late Smt Jadavben Kalidas Jadav Gold medal The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Jan 2016 Gold Medalist for Masters in Pharmacy at The M.S.University of Baroda for excellence in M.Pharm, 2015-16
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      National level Poster presentation (research category) - Feb 2015 Won First Prize in GUJCOST sponsored Poster Presentation competition (Research category) for poster entitled"QbD: Design of Experiment approach to the Development and Validation of Stability Indicating method for Nepafenac"
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      Sir Ratan Tata National scholarship - April 1, 2011 Awarded the prestigious Ratan Tata scholarship, Mumbai for outstanding performance in academics during the course of B.Pharm
    • Awarded to Suraj Fanse
      National Australian Chemistry quiz - July 1, 2009 Distinction in the "National Australian chemistry quiz" (consecutively in 2008 and 2009) organized by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by NSS
      NSSAssociated with Suraj Fanse

    • Volunteer for blood donation camp

      Issued by SSG hospital, baroda
      SSG hospital, barodaAssociated with Suraj Fanse

    • President, AAPS-UConn Student chapter

      Issued by American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) on Sept 2021
      American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)Associated with Suraj Fanse

    • Vice President: AAPS-UConn Student chapter

      Issued by American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) on Aug 2020
      American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)Associated with Suraj Fanse

    • AAPS IVRDT- In vitro release and dissolution testing focus group- Member of steering committee

      Issued by American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) on Sept 2020
      American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)Associated with Suraj Fanse

    • Graduate student member

      Issued by Student Educational Assistance (SEA) committee on Jan 2019
      Student Educational Assistance (SEA) committeeAssociated with Suraj Fanse