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Dr. Preetam Bala

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Dr. Preetam Bala

Dr. Preetam Bala

Assistant Professor, Biosciences and Nanotechnology

Overview

Dr. Preetam Bala is an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at MIT-ADT University, Pune, specializing in nanobiotechnology, materials science, and biomedical applications. He combines expertise in teaching, research, and academic coordination, mentoring graduate students and driving innovation in curriculum and laboratory practices. His research focuses on nanoparticle synthesis, characterization, and healthcare applications, with an emphasis on safety and translational potential. Alongside academia, he is a travel enthusiast, sharing stories that blend history, architecture, culture, and science.

Qualifications
  • Ph.D.| Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DRDO), Pune | 2013 – 2019
  • M.Tech., Biotechnology | SRM University, Chennai | 2008 – 2010
  • B.Tech., Biotechnology | Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai | 2004 – 2008
Teaching: 5.5 years
Research: 14 years

Publications

  • Bala, P., Kale, S.N. (2020) Smart Biopolymeric Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery Applications, Advances in Bioengineering, 183-197 Springer Publications
  • Bala, P., Kale, S.N. (2018) Self-Assembled Pullulan Acetate Nanoparticles for pH-Dependent Controlled Drug Delivery Application Advanced Science, Engineering and Medicine, 11 (8), 758-765, ASP
  • Bala, P., Jathar, S., Kale, S., & Pal, K. (2014). Transdermal Drug Delivery System (TDDS) – A Multifaceted Approach for Drug Delivery. Journal of Pharmacy Research, 8(12), 1805–1835. Reed Elsevier.
  • Chavan, C., Bala, P., Pal, K., & Kale, S. N. (2017). Cross-linked chitosan-dextran sulphate vehicle system for controlled release of ciprofloxacin drug: An ophthalmic application. OpenNano, 2 (January), 28–36, Elsevier
  • Gaware, S., Bala, P., Dhobale, S., Joshi, A., Wagh, N., Pal, K., & Kale, S. N. (2016). Studies on Control of Erratic Release of Ketoprofen from Commercial Patches for Sustained Pain-Relief Using Silica Microparticles. Nano Hybrids and Composites, 12, 88–97.
  • Bala, P., Jathar, S., Kale, S., & Pal, K. (2014). Transdermal Drug Delivery System (TDDS) – A Multifaceted Approach for Drug Delivery. Journal of Pharmacy Research, 8(12), 1805–1835.
  • Rekha, M. R., Pal, K., Bala, P., Shetty, M., Mittra, I., Bhuvaneshwar, G. S., & Sharma, C. P. (2013). Pullulan-histone antibody nanoconjugates for the removal of chromatin fragments from systemic circulation. Biomaterials, 34(27), 6328–6338.
  • Priyanka, H. P., Bala, P., Ankisettipalle, S., & ThyagaRajan, S. (2013). Bacopa monnieri and L-deprenyl differentially enhance the activities of antioxidant enzymes and the expression of tyrosine hydroxylase and nerve growth factor via ERK 1/2 and NF-κB pathways in the spleen of female wistar rats. Neurochemical Research, 38(1), 141–152.

FDP/Workshop

  • International Faculty Development Program / Training Program; Research Foundation of India (RFI), Jan 2024, Credential ID RFI/ITLP-2024/589
  • Online Faculty Development Program on “Education 4.0: Teachers Training (Version 1.0) for TCSiON LMS” conducted by MIT-ADT University.
  • Faculty Development Program on “Online Teaching – Learning Pedagogy” conducted by MIT-ADT University.
  • “The Art of Effective Teaching and Learning” conducted by MIT-ADT University.

National Level Paper Presentation

  • 1st International Conference on Recent trends in Bioengineering (ICRTB) 2018, MIT-ADT, Pune: Self-assembled Genistein loaded Pullulan nanoparticles: A potential carrier for pH dependent sustained drug delivery (Oral – Awarded 1st Prize)
  • National Symposium on Medical Biophysics (NSMB) 2015, Pune University, Pune: Pullulan Nanoparticles: A Potential Carrier for Site-Specific Drug Delivery (Oral).
  • NANO INDIA 2015, SASTRA University, Thanjavur: Controlling the Erratic Release of Ketoprofen from Pain-Relieving Bandages Using Thin Layer Coating of Silica Nanoparticles on Bandage for Entrapment and Sustained Drug Release Strategy (Oral).
  • NANOBIOMED 2015, IIT-Bombay: Pullulan Nanoparticles: A Potential Carrier for Drug Delivery (Poster).
  • RAINSAT 2015, Sathyabama University, Chennai: Control on Erratic Release of Ketoprofen from Commercial Patches Using Silica Microparticles (Oral).

Patents:

  • METHOD OF PREPARATION OF BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC IN 568667 – Issued Jul 14, 2025
  • A Process of synthesizing Curcumin-Silver nanoparticle conjugates and antimicrobial formulation thereof IN 201621022758 – Filed Jan 1, 2017
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