Dr. Kandukuri Sushma

• First Prize, Floor Crossing, Siddhartha Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vijayawada (2006).
• First Prize, Floor Crossing, Siddhartha Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vijayawada (2007).
• Second Prize, National Seminar on “Gelucires - A New Revolutionary Pharmaceutical Excipient”, AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vizag (2007).
• State Level Debate & Poster Presentation on “Ideal Layout for Pharmaceutical Industry”, GIET College, Rajahmundry (2006).
• State Level Floor Crossing Competition, Siddhartha College of Pharmacy, Vijayawada (2008).
• Honored with the Best Teacher Award at ARC 2025, Parul University, in recognition of outstanding academic contributions.

National Conference Papers

• Sushma Kandukuri (2017) ‘Dendrimers – a nanohybrid carrier system for targeted drug and gene delivery’, RAPID-2017 National Conference on Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Industry & Drug Development, JUTUH, Hyderabad. 2017.

International Conference Papers

• Sushma Kandukuri (2024)’, ‘Formulation and evaluation of PLGA Nanoparticles of CFTR Modulator drug’ GSBTM & CVMU International Conference on‘Biomedicines: prospects and challenges in therapeutic outcome’ Indukaka Ipcowala College of Pharmacy, December 2024

National Journal Papers

• Sushma, K. and Konatham, T.K.R. (2026) ‘Design, comparison, and evaluation of lidocaine hydrochloride oral thin films using natural and synthetic polymers’, International Journal of Pharmaceutics and Drug Analysis, 14(1), pp. 20–24. doi: 10.47957/ijpda.v14i1.689.
• Sushma, K., Karnekanti, R.R. and Reddy, K.T.K. (2026) ‘Formulation and evaluation of a natural excipient-based antifungal gel containing clotrimazole for topical application’, Journal of Integral Sciences, 9(1), pp. 7–11. doi: 10.37022/jis.v9i1.130.
• Sushma, K. and Konatham, T.K.R. (2026) ‘Formulation and evaluation of ibuprofen and chlorzoxazone suspension using natural and synthetic suspending agents’, World Journal of Current Medical and Pharmaceutical Research, 8(1), pp. 33–38. doi: 10.37022/wjcmpr.v8i1.381.
• Prajapati, D.A., Patil, V.N., Jadav, M. and Kandukuri, S. (2025) ‘Green analytical chemistry: sustainable method development and validation approaches’, World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 14(19), pp. 752–777.
• Sushma, K. and Jha, L.L. (2021) ‘Formulation and evaluation of self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems (SMEDDS) of irbesartan and their pharmacokinetic studies’, Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences, 10(5), pp. 47–59.
• Sushma, K., Agrawal, R. and Ravindra, N. (2021) ‘Design, development and characterization of carfilzomib NPDDS’, International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences, 10(9), pp. 291–314. doi: 10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.9.1022.
• Sushma, K. and Jha, L.L. (2021) ‘Formulation and evaluation of dicyclomine HCl-loaded nanotransfersomes delivery system’, International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences, 10(9), pp. 315–333. doi: 10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.9.1023.
• Sushma, K., Raval, J.A. and Ravindra, N. (2020) ‘In-vitro cytotoxicity and cellular uptake studies of carfilzomib nanoparticles’, Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences, 9(12), pp. 69–81.
• Sudheer Kumar, K., Ashok Babu, K., Sushma, K. and Nayak, L. (2016) ‘Formulation of poly herbal hair oil’, International Journal of Advanced Research in Medical & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1(2).
• Abdul Ahad, H., Kumar, C.S., Reddy, K.K., Kumar, A., Sekhar, C., Sushma, K., Sairam, T. and Sivaji, S. (2010) ‘Preparation and evaluation of sustained release matrix tablets of gliquidone based on combination of natural and synthetic polymers’, Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Research, 1(2), pp. 108–114.
• Abdul Ahad, H., Kumar, C.S., Reddy, K.K., Kumar, A., Sekhar, C., Sushma, K., Sairam, T. and Sivaji, S. (2010) ‘A novel technique in formulation and evaluation of mouth dissolving nimesulide tablets’, Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Research, 1(2), pp. 101–107.
• Abdul Ahad, H., Sreeramulu, J., Kumar, C.S., Anuradha, C.M., Reddy, K.K., Sushma, K., Hari Krishna, H.Z. and Savithri, R. (2010) ‘Fabrication and in-vitro permeation studies of indomethacin-Ficus carica fruit mucilage patches’, International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology, 1(3), pp. 786–792.

International Journal Papers

• Patel, H., Kandukuri, S., Patel, M. and Tamboli, A. (2026) ‘Formulation and evaluation of surface engineered CFTR modulator nanoparticles for the treatment of cystic fibrosis’, Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 21(3). doi: 10.1007/s12247-026-10505-1.
• Tamboli, A., Kandukuri, S. and Katharotiya, K. (2026) ‘Emerging nose-to-brain drug delivery strategies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a promising frontier in neurotherapeutics’, International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics, 18(2). doi: 10.22159/ijap.2026v18i2.56993.
• Kandukuri, S., Surendra, G., Bagade, O.M., Jahnavi, P., Averineni, A., Rani, S., Kiran, V. and Gupta, P.S. (2025) ‘Metallic nanocarriers for targeted delivery of anticancer drugs: advances and therapeutic potential’, Journal of Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 5(4), pp. 508–534. doi: 10.48309/JAOC.2025.534798.1315.
• Mali, B., Kandukuri, S., Patel, H. and Raichura, N. (2025) ‘Design and development of nanoparticulate dosage form of ivacaftor for treatment of cystic fibrosis’, International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology, 15(3), pp. 1119–1129. doi: 10.25258/ijddt.15.3.30.