Dr. Bikash Ranjan Jena, M.Pharm., Ph.D

@cutm.irins.org

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS RESEARCH DIVISION
Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, INDIA

Dr. Bikash Ranjan Jena, M.Pharm., Ph.D
Introduction: Dr. Bikash R Jena rurrently working at the Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis & Research Division at Centurion University (UGC, NAAC A+ accredited multi-sector skill university), Bhubaneswar Campus, Odisha, India. He has earned his Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Analysis at KL Deemed to be University (KLEF), UGC, NAAC A++ accredited, NIRF Rank 22, Category 1 University, Vadeswaram, Vijayawada, A.P., India.
Currently pursuing ADDRA from Jamia Hamdard, Deemed to be University, New Delhi (A Govt. Aided Deemed University, NIRF 1st 2025, UGC, NAAC A+ accredited), India.
So far I have 14+ years of academic & research experience in pharmaceutical analysis, chemometrics (AQbD), and bioanalytical development. I have published more than 88+ papers (research/review), Edited 5 international textbooks. Published 3 books as editor/co-editor & published 45+ book chapters in UGC-recognized, peer-reviewed impact journals (indexed in Scopus/Web of Sci/SCIE/PubMed) of reputed publishers

EDUCATION

Ph.D Awarded, at KL Deemed to be University, (UGC, NAAC A++, NIRF 22, Category 1 University), Vijayawada, A.P, India, Having 14 Yrs of academic and research experience. Published more than 50+ research Publications
Working as a Ph.D. research scholar and actively involved in Analytical Development. Assay, RS, Method Development, Method Validations, stability studies of novel compounds, using some sophisticated analytical instruments.
Persuing ADDRA at renowned Jamia Hamdard, Deemed to be University, New Delhi (A Govt. Aided Deemed University, NIRF 40, UGC, NAAC A+ accredited), India.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Biotechnology, Chemistry, Medical Microbiology, Oncology, Statistics

Additional Specialties: I am very much interested for scientific writing, DoE avenue by using AQBD approach, Medical Writing, Publishing scientific manuscripts related to pharmaceutical (Analytical Research) fields with high indexing national and international journals.
58

Scopus Publications

469

Scholar Citations

12

Scholar h-index

13

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Nanomedicines for the management of atherosclerosis
    R Parhi, BR Jena, A Panigrahi, S Swain
    Nanobiomaterials and Nanomedicines for Metabolic Disorders, 515-551 , 2026
    2026
  • Quality by Design Optimization of Telmisartan-loaded Self-nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery Systems
    RL Maharana, S Swain, SK Mahapatra, BR Jena
    Current Nanomedicine 16 (1), 95-114 , 2026
    2026
  • Topical nanoparticles for the treatment of skin cancer: Present Concerns and Challenges
    P Nayak, SK Swain, IJ Das, SS Swain, BR Jena, HB Samal
    Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 107566 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Overcoming hurdles in oral protein and peptide drug delivery: Strategies for future prospective
    P Parida, AK Prusty, RK Prusty, BR Jena, D Panda, S Das
    Advancement in Animal Handling and Generative AI for Pre-clinical Studies, 28-41 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Development of in-situ ocular gel containing topiramate to understand its effect in intraocular pressure
    B Puhan, A Panigrahi, G Sahu, Y Giri, BR Jena, G Pattnaik
    Advancement in Animal Handling and Generative AI for Pre-clinical Studies … , 2025
    2025
  • Development of sophisticated RP-HPLC approach for quantifying lornoxicam in API and pharmaceutical formulation
    BM Sahoo, CK Brahma, BR Jena, K Mishra, D Panda, SN Tripathy, ...
    Advancement in Animal Handling and Generative AI for Pre-clinical Studies … , 2025
    2025
  • IONPs as strategic nanotools for cancer therapy: Concise updates on facile synthetic methods and stabilization
    J Panda, S Rout, G Pattnaik, HB Samal, BR Jena, BS Satapathy
    Advancement in Animal Handling and Generative AI for Pre-clinical Studies … , 2025
    2025
  • Ionic gelation technique using biodegradable polymer for stabilized and sustained oral delivery of nano protein
    P Parida, AK Prusty, C Sahoo, S Dash, BR Jena, K Mishra
    Advancement in Animal Handling and Generative AI for Pre-clinical Studies, 22-27 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • COVID-19: Immergence, molecular mechanism of transmission and pathogenesis
    CC Behera, S Mishra, B Mishra, G Pattnaik, BR Jena, SK Mekap
    Advancement in Animal Handling and Generative AI for Pre-clinical Studies … , 2025
    2025
  • Exploring the In-Vitro Antibacterial and Anti Tubercular Activity of Lamotrigine through Repurposing Approach
    N Pedamallu, MB Sitty, BL Raghunandhan, V Ramya, B Tripura, BR Jena
    International symposium on Sustainable Drug Design and Nanoparticle … , 2025
    2025
  • Biodegradable Polymer-based Nanoparticles: A Breakthrough in Oral Protein Drug Delivery
    P Parida, AK Prusty, BR Jena, D Jena, C Sahoo
    Nanoscience & Nanotechnology-Asia 15 (4), E22106812388555 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Liquisolid technique for solubility enhancement of poorly soluble drug-A brief review
    A Prusty, BR Jena, V Barik, P Khamkat, BB Barik
    Current Drug Discovery Technologies 22 (4), E15701638318659 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Development and Characterization of Ketoconazole-Loaded Nail Lacquer for the Topical Treatment of Onychomycosis.
    PT Pradhan, A Panigrahi, J Ray, RS Dash, G Pattnaik, A Sahu, BR Jena, ...
    Journal of Young Pharmacists 17 (3) , 2025
    2025
  • Central composite design enabled formulation development, optimization, and characterization of bosutinib monohydrate loaded lipid nanoparticles: Cytotoxicity studies
    D Panigrahi, SK Swain, BR Jena, P Parida, PK Sahu
    Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science 15 (6), 137-155 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Biopolymers, Hydrogel and Their Effect on Drug Development
    BR Jena, BN Ratha, G Pattnaik, NJ Kothakota, B Puhan, SS Islam, ...
    Smart Ways of Biomaterial Designing Synthesis and Characterization, 152-170 , 2025
    2025
  • Envisioning Clinical Management of Breast Cancer: a Comprehensive Review
    S Das, G Pattnaik, S Pattanaik, BR Jena, BS Satapathy, A Pradhan
    Current Drug Discovery Technologies 22 (2), E290424229495 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Controlled Drug Delivery Systems: Advancements and Recent Patents
    S Swain, S Unnam, BR Jena, N Naidu, AT Pilla, H Chunduru, ...
    International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Nanotechnology (IJPSN … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Autonomous Robots: A Disruptive Technology in the Health Sector
    BR Jena, GSNK Rao, NJ Kothakota, RR Budha, L Srinivas, J Rajkumar, ...
    Creating Smart Healthcare with Blockchain and Advanced Digital Technology … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Self-emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems: Concept to Applications, Regulatory Issues, Recent Patents, Current Challenges and Future Directions
    RL Maharana, S Swain, SK Mahapatra, BR Jena
    Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 26 (3), 341-364 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Exploring application & recent advances of response surface methodology driven approach in drug design and nanotechnology
    A Panigrahi, BR Jena, SK Swain, HB Samal, PK Patra
    2025

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Mucoadhesive Multiparticulate Drug Delivery Systems: An ExtensiveReview of Patents
    S Komati, S Swain, ME Bhanoji Rao, BR Jena, V Dasi
    Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin 9 (4), 521-538 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 58
  • Quality by design: concept to applications
    S Swain, R Parhi, BR Jena, SM Babu
    Current drug discovery technologies 16 (3), 240-250 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 55
  • QbD-based design and characterization of mucoadhesive microspheres of quetiapine fumarate with improved oral bioavailability and brain biodistribution potential
    S Komati, S Swain, MEB Rao, BR Jena, S Unnam, V Dasi
    Bulletin of Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University 56 (2), 129-145 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 36
  • Qbd-Based Formulation Optimization and Characterization Of Polymeric Nanoparticles of Cinacalcet Hydrochloride with Improved Biopharmaceutical Attributes
    D Ghose, CN Patro, BVVR Kumar, S Swain, BR Jena, D Punam Swain
    Turkish Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, DOI:10.4274/tjps.galenos.2020.08522 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 33
  • Stem extract of Tabebuia chrysantha induces apoptosis by targeting sEGFR in Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma
    SP Panda, UP Panigrahy, S Panda, BR Jena
    Journal of ethnopharmacology 235, 219-226 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 28
  • A trimethoxy flavonoid isolated from stem extract of Tabebuia chrysantha suppresses angiogenesis in angiosarcoma
    SP Panda, UP Panigrahy, D Prasanth, US Gorla, C Guntupalli, DP Panda, ...
    Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 72 (7), 990-999 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 23
  • Applications of QbD-based software’s in Analytical Research and Development
    Bikash Ranjan Jena*, Siva Prasad Panda, Kulandaivelu Umasankar, Suryakanta ...
    Current Pharmaceutical Analysis 16 (1) , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 18
  • Application of Quality by Design Paradigms for Development of Solid Dosage Forms
    S Swain, BR Jena, D Madugula, S Beg
    Pharmaceutical Quality by Design, 109-130 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 18
  • AQbD Driven Development of a RP-HPLC Method for the Quantitation of Abiraterone acetate for Its Pharmaceutical Formulations in presence of Degradants
    BR Jena, S Panda, U Kulandaivelu, AR Reddy, K Rao G.S.N, S Swain, ...
    Turkish Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, DOI:0.4274/tjps.galenos.2021.74150 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 16
  • Recent Developments and Applications of 3D-Printing Technology in Pharmaceutical Drug Delivery Systems: A New Research Direction and Future Trends
    SK Swain, BR Jena, R Parhi
    Current Pharmaceutical Design 31 (1), 2-25 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 13
  • Formulation development, optimization and characterization of mucoadhesive minitablets of cefuroxime axetil: in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo pharmacokinetic evaluation
    J Panda, MEB Rao, S Swain, CN Patra, BR Jena
    Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 11 (1), 123 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 13
  • UPLC Analytical Method Development and Validation for the Simultaneous Estimation of Paracetamol and Caffeine Capsules Dosages Form
    BR Jena, SM Babu, DP Pradhan, S Swain
    Pharm Regul Aff 6 (186), 2-9 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 12
  • Overexpressed CYP450 mediated apoptosis evaluates cytotoxicity and teratotoxicity of Cucumis callosus
    SP Panda, BR Jena, G Kalyani, UP Panigrahy
    Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine, 1-11 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 10
  • Advancement and Applications of Platelet-inspired Nanoparticles: A Paradigm for Cancer Targeting
    D Ghose, S Swain, CN Patra, BR Jena, MEB Rao
    Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 24 (2), 213-237 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 9
  • Current Advancements on Oral Protein and Peptide Drug Delivery Approaches to Bioavailability: Extensive Review on Patents
    P Parida, AK Prusty, SK Patro, BR Jena
    Recent Advances in Drug Delivery and Formulation 18 (4), 227-246 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Formulation Development, Statistical Optimization and Charac-terization of the Self-Microemulsifying Drug Delivery System (SMEDDS) of Irbesartan
    Swain S, Beg S,Sahu P K,Jena BR, SM Babu
    Nanoscience & Nanotechnology-Asia 8 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 8
  • Self-emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems: Concept to Applications, Regulatory Issues, Recent Patents, Current Challenges and Future Directions
    RL Maharana, S Swain, SK Mahapatra, BR Jena
    Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 26 (3), 341-364 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • New Validated UV Spectrophotometric Method for the Quantification of Bisoprolol Fumarate in its Pharmaceutical Dosage Form
    SN Tripathy, S Swain, BR Jena, A Sahu
    Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences (ISSN: 2581-5423) 7 (2) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 7
  • Cleaning validation in analytical development: Current challenges and future prospectives
    BR Jena, S Swain, DP Pradhan, D Ghose
    Int J Pharm Chem Anal 7 (3), 113-118 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 7
  • Emerging Applications of Medical Nanorobots in Health Care: Current Trends and Future Prospects
    SK Swain, PK Sahu, BR Jena, B Acharya
    Current Molecular Medicine , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6

RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)

Expertise in Analytical Research and Development and Method Validations using statistical Multivariate analysis and Design of Experiments paradigim.
Expertise in QbD based softwares like Design Expert, Minitab, MatLab etc.
Sound knowledge of Analytical Quality by Design, Chemometrics, Various Statistical softwares and its immplementation
Handling of HPLC Instrumental softwares like Waters Empower 2, Shimadzu LC solution, n2000,
UV softwares like Win 5 and 6.2 etc.

Industry, Institute, or Organisation Collaboration

Worked at Analytical Research and Development, at Medreich Limited, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Worked at Analytical Research and Development (A R & D), at Medreich Limited, Bengaluru, Karnataka during Dec 2011- Sept 2012.
I have worked in Celogen Pharma Pvt Ltd, Corporate Head office Navi Mumbai as Regulatory Affairs Executive from december 2012 to Dec 2013