Ravi Maharjan

Dr. Ravi Maharjan

Laboratory of Biopharmaceutics, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Biography

I am a Research Professor at Yonsei University, Korea, where I work at the forefront of applying artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and Digital Twin technologies to revolutionize biopharmaceutical manufacturing. My primary research is focused on the development of mRNA and siRNA-based lipid nanoparticle (LNP) vaccines, biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, lyophilization, formulation stabilization, and targeted drug delivery approaches to the ocular system and the brain. I hold a PhD in Pharmaceutics with High Distinction (GPA 4.46/4.5) from Dongguk University, where I also previously served as a Research Professor. Throughout my academic career, I have built a strong publication record featuring 31+ scientific papers (primarily in SCIE Q1 journals), three books, and five book chapters. I have also co-developed a patented technology in collaboration with ST Pharm focused on the stabilization of freeze-dried siRNA/mRNA LNP formulations using sucrose and cyclodextrin. In addition to my research, I am deeply committed to editorial leadership and peer review. I currently serve as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on NanoBioscience and Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, and as an Editorial Board Member for Nature Portfolio's Scientific Reports and MDPI Pharmaceutics. Key Interests & Mission: I am passionate about implementing advanced digital tools—such as AI agents, predictive modeling, Quality by Design (QbD), Design of Experiments (DoE).

Affiliations

Yonsei University

Seoul, Republic of Korea

Laboratory of Biopharmaceutics

Dongguk University

Seoul, Republic of Korea

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Korean Society of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology

Seoul, Republic of Korea

The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea

Seoul, Republic of Korea

Nordic Computational Biology

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

National Center for Protein Science

Shanghai, China

Honors and Awards

honor

BK21 Best Research Award

Dongguk University

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Best Presentation Award

The Korean Society of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology

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2023 Academic Award Certificate

Dongguk University

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Dongguk University Research Fund of 2023 (S-2023-G0001-00099)

Dongguk University

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Best Paper 2026

Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China, Kagoshima, Japan

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Best Researcher Award

International Academic Achievements and Awards , Indian Hills, Nevada, USA

Experience

University Educator/Researcher

Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

01 Mar 2025 - present

President, CEO or Director

Global Reference Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

01 Apr 2014 - present

University Educator/Researcher

Dongguk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

01 Sep 2023 - 01 Feb 2025

Institute, Department or Faculty Head

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs, CTL Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

01 Sep 2013 - 01 Aug 2018

Institute, Department or Faculty Head

Research and Development, CTL Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

01 Sep 2012 - 01 Aug 2013

Research or Laboratory Scientist

Research and Development, CTL Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

01 Sep 2010 - 01 Aug 2012

Research or Laboratory Scientist

Production, CTL Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

01 Sep 2008 - 01 Aug 2010