West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, India
Author Profile
SCOPUS
🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Dr. Tapas Kumar Sar demonstrated academic brilliance from an early age, earning National Scholarships from Class VIII through his undergraduate education. He completed his Bachelor’s in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc&AH) in 1997, followed by a Master’s (M.V.Sc.) in Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology in 2000. His Ph.D. (2004) at West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences focused on the disposition kinetics of ceftriaxone in goats, including interactions with herbal drugs like Fibrosin®. He qualified NET in 2001, showcasing his foundational excellence in veterinary pharmacology.
🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Dr. Sar’s professional journey spans over 25 years in Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology. Starting as a Lecturer and rising to Professor at West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, he has contributed extensively in teaching, research, and mentoring. He has also worked with Birsa Agricultural University, Amrit Feeds Ltd., and Shalimar Hatcheries Ltd., combining academic leadership with industrial insight.
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Guided 6 Ph.D. and 10 Master’s scholars
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Major advisory role in postgraduate committees
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Taught and mentored veterinary science students since 2007
📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN PHARMACOLOGY
Dr. Sar has specialized in toxicokinetics, pharmacokinetics, and drug-herb interactions with an emphasis on antibiotic resistance, mastitis therapy, and environmental toxicology in livestock.
Key Areas:
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Pharmacokinetics of antibiotics (Ceftriaxone, Ceftizoxime)
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Herbal-drug interactions and complementary therapies
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Residue monitoring in milk and meat
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Development of safer alternatives to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
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Toxicokinetics of environmental pollutants (pesticides, herbicides)
🏅 ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION
Dr. Sar has published over 40+ high-impact research papers, with citations in Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science-indexed journals like:
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Journal of Agricultural & Food Chemistry (ACS)
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Scientific Reports (Nature Group)
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Phytomedicine Plus (Elsevier)
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The Veterinary Journal
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Letters in Applied Microbiology
📘 Books & Chapters:
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Editor and contributor to “Mastitis: Symptoms, Triggers and Treatments” (Nova Science, USA)
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Chapters in Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology (Kalyani Publishers)
🏅 Recognitions:
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World Research Fellow – London (2025)
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India’s Best Doctor Award – Medical Innovation (2025)
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Young Scientist Award (2002, 2017)
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Best Faculty Award – IPS WB Branch
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Best Research Presentation Awards – Multiple Conferences
🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
His work has not only contributed academically but also influenced policy, animal health practices, and antimicrobial stewardship. Dr. Sar’s studies have been featured in global surveillance platforms like:
His innovative use of polyherbal drugs to mitigate AMR has been a paradigm shift in sustainable veterinary practices.
🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
With two patents (GoI) under processing and a German utility patent granted in 2022, Dr. Sar continues to innovate in:
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Herbal therapeutic development
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Veterinary drug safety protocols
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Eco-friendly antimicrobial strategies
As a Bentham Science Ambassador, Associate Editor, and active editorial board member, he fosters global scholarly collaboration and mentors future pharmacologists.
✅CONCLUSION
Dr. Tapas Kumar Sar stands as a veteran scholar, impactful researcher, and visionary educator in veterinary pharmacology. His pioneering work on herbal drug interactions, AMR reduction, and livestock toxicology has left a lasting impression on both national and international veterinary science communities. His academic rigor, innovative outlook, and societal contributions make him a torchbearer of pharmacological excellence and sustainable animal health.
🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:
Pharmacokinetics and residues of florfenicol in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) post‑oral gavage
Authors: Avishek Bardhan, Thangapalam Jawahar Abraham, Tapas Kumar Sar, Ravindran Rajisha, Satyen Kumar Panda, Prasanna Kumar Patil
Journal: Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology
Year: 2024
Raw Ocimum sanctum L. leaf extract modulates the pharmacokinetic of ceftriaxone and increases its bioavailability in staphylococcal mastitis
Authors: Jeevan Ranjan Dash, Tapas Kumar Sar, Indranil Samanta, Tapan Kumar Mandal
Journal: Indian Journal of Pharmacology
Year: 2024
Histopathological aberrations and oxidative stress responses in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) as influenced by dietary florfenicol and its metabolites
Authors: Avishek Bardhan, Thangapalam Jawahar Abraham, Jasmine Singha, Tapas Kumar Sar, Ravindran Rajisha, Edaparambil Krishnappan Nanitha Krishna, Kesavan Ashok Kumar, Prasanna Kumar Patil
Journal: Aquaculture
Year: 2022
Enhanced plasma persistence of ceftriaxone following single intramuscular injection with prior oral dosing of a mammary protective commercial herbal drug as complementary therapy
Authors: Tapas Kumar Sar, Rinku Buragohain, Rabindra Nath Hansda, Tapan Kumar Mandal
Journal: Phytomedicine Plus
Year: 2022