Lokendra Bengani
Drug delivery scientist | Ophthalmology
- Role
- Senior Scientist Ii at EyePoint
- Location
- Woburn, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lokendra Bengani
Innovative drug delivery scientist with over 12 years of multidisciplinary experience, including more than 5 years in pharmaceutical industry settings. Recognized for expertise in ocular drug delivery systems, polymeric and hydrogel-based formulations, and translation of bench-scale research into clinical trial-stage technologies. Demonstrated success in cross-functional R&D teams, IND-enabling studies, and generating intellectual property. Adept at managing lab operations, mentoring junior scientists, and presenting science.
Experience
Senior Scientist Ii
Jul 2023 — Present · Watertown, MA, US
Spearhead the development of novel drug delivery systems by leveraging EyePoint’s proprietary platform for new API integration• Present scientific strategies and experimental data to leadership, contributing to portfolio advancement• Participate in planning and execution of IND-enabling studies• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and effective cross-functional communication• Lead troubleshooting and method development for complex experimental workflows• Manage day-to-day R&D operations including lab safety, space optimization, and resource allocation
Education
Institute Of Chemical Technology
B.Chem.Engg, Chemical Engineering
2004 — 2008
University of Florida
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemical Engineering
2008 — 2013
Skills
- Matlab
- Uv/Vis
- Unisim
- Experimental Design
- Drug Delivery
- Polymers
- Vba
- Data Analysis
- Design of Experiments
- Chemistry
- Pharmacokinetic Modeling
- Continuum Modeling
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Surface Chemistry
- Characterization
- Contact Lenses
- Hydrogel Fabrication and Characterization
- Fortran
- Research
- Sas
- Surface Tension
- Polymer Characterization
- Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
- Mathematical Modeling of Biomedical Systems
- Pharmacokinetics
- Contact Angle
- Numerical Solutions to Differential Equations
- Chemical Engineering
- Polymer Synthesis
- Aspen Hysys
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