Avinash K. Dorle (A. K. Dorle) (22 March 1935 – 14 November 2015) was an Indian scientist and professor of pharmaceutical sciences. He was formerly the head of the University Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences,

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, India. He also served as the president of Maharashtra Pharmacy Council (1982–98), and

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. He received an emeritus professorship from

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(AICTE)(1995–1997). He continues to serve as President of Central India Pharmacy Promotion and Research Association (CIPPARA) and as faculty at Department of Cosmetic Technology,

. He was widely recognized and cited researcher in pharmaceutical sciences, especially in the areas of drug delivery and King of

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. His specific areas of excellent contributions include rosin,

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, adrenergic mechanisms, emulsion stability, herbal panchgavya formulations and alternate medicine. Dorle was a recipient of several awards including G.P.Shrivastava Memorial Award (APTI), Indian Pharmaceutical Association Award for excellence, and Bhojraj Panjamool Memorial Award. Dorle has mentored several well-known scientists for their doctoral programs.

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