Dr. Rani Mansuri is an Associate Professor at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPS), Apeejay Stya University, Gurugram. She earned her Ph.D. and M.S. (Pharm) in Pharmacoinformatics from NIPER Hajipur in collaboration with RMRIMS, Patna (ICMR Unit). With over 13 years of academic and research experience, her primary expertise lies in Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD) and Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
Dr. Mansuri has an h-index of 13 and has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed research publications, along with several book chapters, and holds multiple patents. Her teaching philosophy integrates blended and experiential learning methodologies to enhance student engagement and practical understanding.
She teaches courses including Computer Applications in Pharmacy, Computer-Aided Drug Design, Medicinal Chemistry, and Regulatory Affairs to undergraduate and postgraduate students. She also actively supervises B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Ph.D. scholars in research and dissertation projects.
Her research expertise includes molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, QSAR studies, synthesis of small molecules, biotechnology techniques (Expression and Purification of Protein), and experimental validation of compounds to identify potent drug candidates. Currently, she is involved in projects involving the application of Artificial Intelligence and CADD in pharmaceutical sector.
Beyond academics, Dr. Mansuri plays an active role in academic administration and student engagement activities. She serves as an event coordinator and regularly organizes national and international seminars, workshops, and outreach programs promoting pharmaceutical education and community health. She has also served in key academic leadership roles, including Ph.D. Coordinator, and is an active member of the Departmental Research Committee (DRC), Board of Studies (BOS), and the Journal Club at SPS. An invited speaker at several national and international forums, Dr. Mansuri is passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration, outcome-based education, and research-led teaching. She is an active member of professional bodies such as APTI and IATP and has been recognized with honors including the Best Faculty Award and Star Performer Award at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Apeejay Stya University.