Mr. Ashok Kumar

@jigyasauniversity.edu.in

Associate Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jigyasa University (Formerly Himgiri Zee University), Dehradun
Jigyasa University (Formerly Himgiri Zee University)

Mr. Ashok Kumar


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Distinguished academician and researcher in pharmaceutical sciences, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Jigyasa University, Dehradun. With over 13.3 years of teaching experience, held key roles, including Head of Department and IQAC Member, contributing significantly to academic and administrative excellence. I expertise lies in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, clinical research, and medical writing, with a strong focus on adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and their economic impact.

EDUCATION

- SPS , Jigyasa University (Formerly Himgiri Zee University), Dehradun
M. Pharm. (Pharmacy Practice ) - NIPER, Mohali, Chandigarh

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacy, General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

FUTURE PROJECTS

Economic impact of ADRs in tertiary care hospital

Abstract Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a significant cause of morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, and increased healthcare expenditure. Tertiary care hospitals, due to the complexity of cases and polypharmacy, are particularly vulnerable to high ADR incidence and its associated economic burden. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the economic impact of ADRs in a tertiary care hospital by estimating their direct and indirect costs, identifying high-risk drug classes, and assessing the influence of ADRs on length of stay and resource utilization. Methods: A prospective observational study will be conducted in selected departments of a tertiary care hospital over a defined period. Suspected ADRs will be identified using standard causality assessment tools such as the Naranjo scale and WHO-UMC criteria. Cost analysis will incorporate direct medical costs (medications, laboratory investigations, interventions, bed charges) and indirect costs (productivity losses, ca


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Scopus Publications

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Scholar Citations

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Scopus Publications

  • Enhancing Drug Discovery Using Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning in Drug Design
    Bharti Chugh, Pankaj Bhatt, Raghav Dixit, Ashok Kumar, Pushpendra Kumar, et al.
    Generative AI in Modern Healthcare, 2026
    Combining predictive analytics with machine learning improves the efficacy and efficiency of drug discovery. It takes over a decade of labour to reinstate a new substance into the market with billions of dollars invested. The development of machine learning technologies now allows researchers to conduct rapid analyses of large datasets with a high degree of accuracy. These aspects of machine learning applications to drug design include target identification, lead optimisation, and efficacy prediction. The most significant advantage of machine learning is its ability to sift through a vast array of biological and chemical data in search of potential drug targets, genes, or proteins associated with diseases. Advanced algorithms such as DeepCPI and DeepDTA have been developed to study the biological activity of a compound at an early stage of drug development. This helps focus the exploration of promising candidates. To support the understanding of drug action mechanisms for effective therapeutics, ML analyzes molecular interactions. Among other things, predictive analytics advises patients on potential side effects and drug interactions. A machine learning algorithm, such as eToxPred, uses molecular fingerprints to predict the toxicity of a molecule. Clinical trial data and real-world evidence can be integrated into ML models for the prediction of adverse reactions and thus enable tailoring the dosing regimen at an individual patient level. Similarly, despite the promise, the use of machine learning in drug discovery has slowed. Addressing data quality, algorithm interpretability, and regulatory compliance can maximize their benefit. Ongoing studies refine ML methodologies and work out robust frameworks for use in pharmaceuticals. Continuous development in machine learning techniques will continue to shape the future of drug discovery. This means that as advanced algorithms, such as AlphaFold's structure prediction tool in pharmaceuticals, become established, potential biopharmaceutical innovation will grow exponentially. Consequently, this chapter aims to highlight the importance of adopting such technologies throughout an industry where the average success rates of drug development processes are at an all-time low. The integration of predictive analytics with machine learning facilitates the development of innovative pharmacological solutions.
  • A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS IN HOSPITALS: CLASSIFICATION, RISK FACTORS, ASSESSMENT AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION-A REVIEW
    Ashok Kumar, Deepak Nanda, Abhishek Gupta
    Journal of Experimental Zoology India, 2024

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Enhancing Drug Discovery Using Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning in Drug Design
    B Chugh, P Bhatt, R Dixit, A Kumar, P Kumar, K Dwivedi
    Generative AI in Modern Healthcare, 205-237 , 2026
    2026
  • A REVIEW ON TARGETTING WISKOTT ALDRICH SYNDROME (WAS)- INNOVATIONS IN TREATMENT AND CARE
    Ramsharan, Ashok Kumar, Nidhi Chaudhary, Abhishek Bhardwaj, Amandeep Singh
    World Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research 4 (3), 1039-1050 , 2025
    2025
  • Investigation of plant hormone effects on the growth and development in vitro propagation of Rosa Indica plant: A study
    B Goswami, S Jabi, HC Pant, A Bhardwaj, A Singh, A Kumar, S Rauthan, ...
    Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products 32 (1), 10-16 , 2025
    2025
  • A Prospective Study on the Risk Determinants and Economic Burden of Adverse Drug Reactions in Tertiary Care Hospital
    A Kumar
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • A Review Paper on Bacopa monniera and Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medicinal Plant for Management and Treatment of Various Diseases
    K Ashok
    Indian Journal of Natural Sciences , 2025
    2025
  • Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy - A Comprehensive Textbook
    A Kumar
    Professional Prints 1, 1-236 , 2025
    2025
  • A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC AND CLINICAL IMPACTS OF ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS.
    K Ashok
    Journal of Science and Technological Researches 7 (2), 7-16 , 2025
    2025
  • Biological Evaluation Of Herbal Preparations And Formulation Standardization: A Literature Study
    K Ashok
    Journal of Neonatal Surgery 14 (8s) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 9
  • Nootkatone debilitate bleomycin-induced pulmonary toxicity in lung cancer A549 cells: In silico and genomic evolution: Nootkatone mitigates bleomycin-induced pulmonary toxicity
    M Ansari, M Shahid, SF Ahmad, A Kumar, N Ali
    Indian Journal of Experimental Biology (IJEB) 62 (10), 779-787 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Synonymous variant of TLR7 at restriction site rs864058 identified in Covid 19 Pakistani patients
    B Khalid, S Farukh, A Kumar, S Baig, MA Shahid
    American Journal of Blood Research 14 (2), 6 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Pattern of Adverse Drug Reactions and Their Economic Impact on Admitted Patients in Medicine Wards of a Tertiary Care Hospital
    A Kumar, D Nanda, A Gupta
    Library of Progress International 44 (4) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Propagation Techniques in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)
    A Kumar, BK Savitha, BS ST, M Prabhu
    AgroScience Today 5 (6), 0873-0876 , 2024
    2024
  • Development of Spirulina Rich Chocolate and its Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology
    A Shrivastava, S Kulshreshtha, A Kumar, A Saini
    J Food Chem Nanotechnol 10 (S1), S65-S7 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Ellis-van Creveld syndrome: a case report.
    M Hameed, AK Jesrani, SM Tariq, H Hanif, S Bansari, A Kumar
    Journal of Pakistan Medical Association 74 (2), 391-391 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Occurrence of Abortion in Different Breeds of Goats Reared under Semi-intensive Farming System at Organized Farms in Semi-arid Region of India
    AK Mishra, V Kumar, A Kumar, K Gururaj, N SHARMA, MK SINGH, ...
    Indian Journal of Animal Research 1, 4 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • ADVANCING MULTI-ROBOT PATH PLANNING THROUGH NATURE INSPIRED ALGORITHMS
    A KUMAR, A SAINI, A PRAJAPATI, P MISHRA
    INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL 11 (11), 813-818 , 2024
    2024
  • HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ISSUE
    N ARYA, A KUMAR, A SHRIVASTAVA, S KARKHUR
    FUTURE 2, 97-99 , 2024
    2024
  • An updated review on liposomes
    A Kumar, R Rani, R Kumar, AP Singh, AP Singh
    Int J Pharm Drug Anal 12, 8-4 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • A pharmacological investigation for therapeutic potential of Callistemon citrinus as an anthelmintic agent (Bottle-Brush Plant)
    A Singh, D Nanda, A Bhardwaj, A Kumar
    IP Int J Comprehensive Adv Pharmacol 9 (3), 206-210 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS IN HOSPITALS: CLASSIFICATION, RISK FACTORS, ASSESSMENT AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION-A REVIEW.
    K Ashok
    Journal of Experimental Zoology India 27 (27 (2)) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • In vitro control of E. coli by herbal treatment
    A Kumar, SK Roy, DC Saxena, AR Saxena
    Neo Botanica 3, 1-2 , 1995
    1995
    Citations: 17
  • Biological Evaluation Of Herbal Preparations And Formulation Standardization: A Literature Study
    K Ashok
    Journal of Neonatal Surgery 14 (8s) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 9
  • In vitro evaluation of alpha amylase activity of bark extracts of Ficus auriculata
    Y Tiwari, A Singh, B Kumar, A Kumar
    International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology 2 (12 … , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 9
  • Potential of Different Tree species as sources of Biomass in Rajasthan
    S Roy, A Kumar
    Proceedings Bio Energy Society IVth Convention & Symposium 87 , 1987
    1987
    Citations: 9
  • An updated review on liposomes
    A Kumar, R Rani, R Kumar, AP Singh, AP Singh
    Int J Pharm Drug Anal 12, 8-4 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS IN HOSPITALS: CLASSIFICATION, RISK FACTORS, ASSESSMENT AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION-A REVIEW.
    K Ashok
    Journal of Experimental Zoology India 27 (27 (2)) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Impact of integrated nutrient management on growth, seed yield and quality of mustard (Brassica juncea L.)
    R Kumar, A Kumar, A Kumar, AK Bharati, S Kumar
    J. Pharmacogn. Phytochem 8, 2265-2267 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 8
  • Effect of organic management practices on growth, yield attributes and grain yield in mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. & Cosson)
    A Kumar, A Kumar, LK Yogesh Yadav, R Kumar
    Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Appl. Sci 7, 3-585 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 7
  • Responses of promising rice genotypes to nitrogen levels in irrigated lowlands.
    AK Singh, A Kumar
    1996
    Citations: 7
  • Exploration and Systematics of the grass flora of Punjab
    A Kumar
    Unpublished Doctoral dissertation) Guru Nanak Dev University, India , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 6
  • Performance of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) varieties to irrigation and fertility levels
    S Kumar, A Kumar, VS Kadian
    Agric. Sc. Digest 19, 87-88 , 1999
    1999
    Citations: 6
  • Adsorption and Conformation of Carboxymethyl Cellulose at Tio2-Modified Mesoporous Carbon Derived from Mustard Cake
    K Singh, A Kumar
    Proc. GCGHGSPCT–2K19 1, 131-150 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 5
  • Effect of sulphur, zinc and FYM on yield attributes and yield on mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and Coss)
    P Kumar, S Dimree, A Kumar, DD Yadav
    Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 7 (2), 1093-1096 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 5
  • Formulation and evaluation of shampoo formulated by glycine max seeds
    R Bhatt, A Kumar, A Sharma
    Indian Research Journal of Pharmacy and Science 15, 1232-1238 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 5
  • Studies of Aspergillus black spot disease of pomegranate caused by Aspergillus niger in Punjab
    A Kumar, T Singht Chahal
    Punjab Agricultural University, Fruit Research Station, Jallowal-Lesriwal … , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 5
  • Response of mustard (Brassica juncea L.) to nitrogen fertilization grown in different cropping systems
    V Kumar, M Kumar, A Kumar
    Progressive Agriculture , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 5
  • A comparative study of deaths due to hanging and strangulation in the north-west region of Punjab
    D Singh, A Kumar, K Vij, J Garji
    Ind Internet J Forensic Med Toxicology 4 , 2006
    2006
    Citations: 5
  • An economic analysis of production and marketing of poplar in Punjab
    A Kumar
    M. Sc. Thesis, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana , 2005
    2005
    Citations: 5
  • Discrete software reliability growth modeling
    PK Kapur, A Gupta, A Gupta, A Kumar
    Quality, Reliability and IT (Trends & Future Directions). Narora … , 2005
    2005
    Citations: 5
  • Management of forests in India for biological diversity and forest productivity
    A Kumar, AK Gupta, BG Marcot, A Saxena, SP Singh, TTC Marak
    A new perspective 4 , 2002
    2002
    Citations: 5

Publications

Ashok Kumar et al., (2025) Biological Evaluation Of Herbal Preparations And Formulation Standardization: A Literature Study. Journal of Neonatal Surgery, 14 (8s), 273-288
Ashok Kumar et al., A Prospective Study on the Risk Determinants and Economic Burden of Adverse Drug Reactions in Tertiary Care Hospital, Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, Vol-15, Issue-88, Feb-2025.
Ashok Kumar et al., :A Review Paper on Bacopa monniera and role of Artifecial Intelligence in Medicinal Plant for Management and Treatment of Various Diseases, Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, Vol-15, Issue-88, Feb-2025.
Ashok Kumar,(2024). Pattern of Adverse Drug Reactions and Their Economic Impact on Admitted Patients in Medicine Wards of a Tertiary Care Hospital. Library Progress International, 44(4), 1120-1139
Ashok Kumar . A holistic approach to adverse drug reactions in hospitals: Classification, risk factors, assessment and economic evaluation- A review. J. Exp. Zool. India, 2024, 27 (3), 2337-2348.
Ashok Kumar “In vitro evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of ageratum conyzoides leaves by Human Red Blood Cell (HRBC) membrane stabilization method” International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical and Nano Sciences, 12(6), 2023, 196-202.
Ashok Kumar , title - A pharmacological investigation for therapeutic potential of Callistemon citrinus as an anthelmintic agent (Bottle-Brush Plant). IP Int J Comprehensive Adv Pharmacol 2024;9(3):206-210.
Ashok Kumar et al., BIO-FABRICATED TISSUE SC

RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)

Ashok Kumar et al., “ALCOHOLIC FORMULATION OF CALCAREA CARBONICA FOR TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF INFLAMMATION DISEASES. Patent Application No-202211005009, Published date: 04-02-2022.
Ashok Kumar et AN INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUE FOR PREPARATION OF TRANSDERMALDRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH NATURAL BIPLOMER MATRIX” Patent Application No- 202211037370, Published date: 08/07/2022