NIPTE Award Recipients
2026 NIPTE Award Recipients
Dr. Lynne S. Taylor, Retter Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy, Department of Industrial and Molecular Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Purdue University
2026 David J. W. Grant NIPTE Distinguished Scholar in Basic Pharmaceutics
“I am deeply honored to receive this award. David Grant was one of my scientific heroes and made foundational contributions to the discipline of pharmaceutics. Receiving an award in his honor is especially meaningful.”
Dr. Nileshkumar [Nilesh] Malavia, School of Pharmacy, University of Connecticut (graduate Spring 2026)
2026 NIPTE Outstanding Student Research Award
"Honored to receive the NIPTE Outstanding Graduate Research Award. I am sincerely grateful to my advisor, collaborators, lab members, and colleagues for their unwavering guidance and support throughout this journey. This recognition inspires me to continue advancing pharmaceutical research and developing innovative drug delivery solutions that can make a meaningful impact on patient care.”
Dr. Ameya Kirtane, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota
2026 NIPTE Rising Star Scholar
"I am deeply grateful for this recognition. This support from the NIPTE leadership motivates me to continue pursuing impactful research. "
2025 NIPTE Award Recipients
Dr. Xiuling Lu, University of Connecticut
2025 Michael J. Pikal NIPTE Distinguished Scholar in Pharmaceutical Processing
“I am truly grateful for the recognition and deeply honored to receive this award. Dr. Pikal has been an inspiring role model, making critical contributions to both science and communities like NIPTE. While it is challenging to follow in his footsteps, and certainly not close to reaching his powerful voice, I will continue to work toward his vision and contribute more to pharmaceutical sciences and the NIPTE community.”
Zijian Wang, University of Minnesota
2025 NIPTE Outstanding Student Research Award
"I am honored to receive the 2025 NIPTE Outstanding Student Research Award. I sincerely thank my advisor, Prof. Calvin Sun, collaborators, and the NIPTE community for their support. This recognition inspires me to continue my research in oral solid dosage formulation and pharmaceutical material science and contribute to the future of pharmaceutical innovation.”
Dr. Na Li, University of Connecticut
2025 NIPTE Rising Star Scholarship Award
"I am truly honored to receive this award and deeply grateful for the recognition. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the nominators and the review committee. I look forward to new research discoveries empowered by this award and future opportunities to contribute to the NIPTE community!"
NIPTE 2025 award recipients' recognition at the NIPTE 20th Anniversary reception held at AAPS, San Antonio, Nov 11, 2025. Pictured left to right: Na Li, Zijian Wang, Xiuling Lu.
Past NIPTE Award Recipients
2023
Mansoor Khan, Texas A&M University
Michael J. Pikal NIPTE Distinguished Scholar
Mustafa Bookwala, Duquesne University
Outstanding Student Researcher
2022
Calvin Sun, University of Minnesota
David J.W. Grant NIPTE Distinguished Scholar Award in Basic Pharmaceutics
Shirpa Malik, University of Connecticut
Outstanding Student Researcher
2021
Raj Suryanarayanan (Sury), Ph.D.
Michael J. Pikal NIPTE Distinguished Scholar
Rishi Thakkar
NIPTE Outstanding Student Researcher
Raman Bahal, Ph.D.
NIPTE Rising Star Scholar
Mohammed Maniruzzaman, Ph.D.
NIPTE Rising Star Scholar
2020
Kenneth R. Morris, Ph.D.
David J.W. Grant NIPTE Distinguished Scholar
Hongbo Chen, Ph.D.
NIPTE Outstanding Student Researcher
Ryan Pearson, Ph.D.
NIPTE Rising Star Scholar
Dana E. Moseson, Ph.D.
NIPTE Outstanding Student Researcher
2019
Elizabeth M. Topp, Ph.D.
Michael J. Pikal NIPTE Distinguished Scholar
Shreya Kulkarni, Ph.D.
NIPTE Outstanding Student Researcher
Feng Zhang, Ph.D.
NIPTE Rising Star Scholar
2018
Robin H Bogner, Ph.D.
Michael J. Pikal NIPTE Distinguished Scholar
Dale Eric Wurster, Ph.D.
David J.W. Grant NIPTE Distinguished Scholar
Tony Zhou, Ph.D.
NIPTE Rising Star Scholar
Nivedita Shetty
NIPTE Outstanding Student Researcher