Hiep X. Nguyen, Ph.D., DTM

Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics

Phone: (404) 820-4015
Hiep.Nguyen@cnsu.edu

About

Experienced scientist with a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, a Degree of Pharmacist from Hanoi University of Pharmacy, Hanoi, Vietnam, a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) from Toastmasters International, USA, and 10+ years of experience developing various products (Topical semisolid, transdermal patch, and injectable products). I currently serve as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, California Northstate University, Elk Grove, California, USA. My research expertise covers the design, formulation, fabrication, characterization, and applications of conventional and innovative drug delivery systems and technologies in pharmaceutical sciences for various therapeutic agents (i.e., small molecules, macromolecules, and particulate drug delivery systems).

Authored one single-authored book (“Microneedles: The Future of Drug Delivery,” published by Taylor & Francis Group), four book chapters, and 23 peer-reviewed journal articles in prestige journals (i.e., Journal of Controlled Release, European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Research, etc.). I also deliver podium and poster presentations at multiple international, national, and regional conferences, with over 34 scientific abstracts to my credit. I was honored with Phi Kappa Phi, Rho Chi, and Sigma Xi awards during my graduate term at Mercer University. I have been serving as the Co-Director of the Vietnamese Association of Pharmacists & Pharmaceutical Scientists, USA, since 2014. I am also a US-certified pharmacist with FPGEC and have graduated two Ph.D. students in the USA under my guidance. I serve on the Editorial Board of a pharmacy journal and as a referee for over seven drug delivery journals. I won the Hewitt T. Matthews Award (2018), the Monroe F. Swilley, Jr. Award (2018), and other awards.

Research Interest

• Drug Delivery Systems
• Formulation Development
• Innovative Technologies
• Research & Development
• Topical and Transdermal Delivery

Publications

• Nguyen, H. X., Kipping, T., & Banga, A. K. (2024). Polymeric Microneedles Enhance Transdermal Delivery of Therapeutics. Pharmaceutics, 16(7), 845
• Nguyen, H. X., & Nguyen, C. N. (2023). Microneedle-mediated transdermal delivery of biopharmaceuticals. Pharmaceutics, 15(1), 277.
• Nguyen, H. X., Kim, Y., Kekatpure, T. D., Lesica, E., & Banga, A. K. (2021). A novel technique to evaluate nail softening effects of different urea formulations. Pharmaceutical Development and Technology, 26(4), 403-411.
• Puri, A., Nguyen, H. X., Tijani, A. O., & Banga, A. K. (2021). Characterization of microneedles and microchannels for enhanced transdermal drug delivery. Therapeutic Delivery, 12(1), 77-103.
• Nagarkar, R., Singh, M., Nguyen, H. X., & Jonnalagadda, S. (2020). A review of recent advances in microneedle technology for transdermal drug delivery. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 101923.
• Nguyen, H. X., Bozorg, B. D., Kim, Y., Wieber, A., Birk, G., Lubda, D., & Banga, A. K. (2018). Poly (vinyl alcohol) microneedles: fabrication, characterization, and application for transdermal drug delivery of doxorubicin. European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics, 129, 88-103
• Huong LD, Nguyen LP, Nguyen HX (2018) Secondary Middleear Damages in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer after Radiotherapy. J Pharmacovigil S4: 002. doi:10.4172/2329-6887.1000S4-002
• Nguyen HX, Vu M, Nguyen LT (2018) Economic Evaluation of Microneedles for Vaccinations. J Pharmacovigil 6:e174. Doi: 10.4172/2329-6887.1000e174
• Nguyen HX(2018) Safety of Microneedles for Transdermal Drug Delivery. J Pharmacovigil 6: e172. Doi: 10.4172/2329-6887.1000e172
• Ganti, S. S., Nguyen, H. X., Murnane, K. S., Blough, B. E., & Banga, A. K. (2018). Transdermal formulation of 4-benzylpiperidine for cocaine-use disorder. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 47, 299-308.
• Nguyen, H. X., & Banga, A. K. (2018). Electrically and ultrasonically enhanced transdermal delivery of methotrexate. Pharmaceutics, 10(3), 117.
• Nguyen, H. X., & Banga, A. K. (2018). Effect of ablative laser on in vitro transungual delivery. International journal of pharmaceutics, 544(2), 402-414.
• Nguyen, H. X., Puri, A., Bhattaccharjee, S. A., & Banga, A. K. (2018). Qualitative and quantitative analysis of lateral diffusion of drugs in human skin. International journal of pharmaceutics, 544(1), 62-74.
• Nguyen, H. X., & Banga, A. K. (2018). Delivery of methotrexate and characterization of skin treated by fabricated PLGA microneedles and fractional ablative laser. Pharmaceutical research, 35(3), 1-20.
• Tas, C., Joyce, J. C., Nguyen, H. X., Eangoor, P., Knaack, J. S., Banga, A. K., & Prausnitz, M. R. (2017). Dihydroergotamine mesylate-loaded dissolving microneedle patch made of polyvinylpyrrolidone for management of acute migraine therapy. Journal of Controlled Release, 268, 159-165
• Sivaraman A, Ganti SS, Nguyen HX, Birk G, Wieber A, Lubda D, Banga AK. Development and evaluation of a polyvinyl alcohol based topical gel. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol. 2017; 39,210–6.
• Nguyen, H. X., & Banga, A. K. (2017). Fabrication, characterization and application of sugar microneedles for transdermal drug delivery. Therapeutic delivery, 8(5), 249-264.
• Nguyen, H. X., Puri, A., & Banga, A. K. (2017). Methods to simulate rubbing of topical formulation for in vitro skin permeation studies. International journal of pharmaceutics, 519(1-2), 22-33.
• Puri A, Nguyen HX, Banga AK. Microneedle‐mediated intradermal delivery of epigallocatechin‐3‐gallate. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2016;38(5):512-23.
• Nguyen HX, Banga AK. Microneedle-mediated delivery of vismodegib across skin. J. Invest. Dermatol. 2015; 135, S58-S58.
• Nguyen, H. X., & Banga, A. K. (2015). Enhanced skin delivery of vismodegib by microneedle treatment. Drug delivery and translational research, 5(4), 407-423.
• Nguyen HX, Banga AK. Determination of Vismodegib by Gradient Reverse Phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography. Int. J. Pharmaceutical Analysis. 2015;40(1):1247-53
• Hiep X. Nguyen, Chien N. Nguyen. Microencapsulation of fish liver oil by complex coacervation method with gelatin-arabic gum. Pharmaceutical Journal. 2012 Sep;437(52):6–10.

Awards

• Distinguished Toastmaster (The highest recognition of Leadership and Communication Skills in Toastmasters), Advanced Communicator Gold, Advanced Leader Silver, Advanced Communicator Silver, Advanced Communicator Bronze, Advanced Leader Bronze, Competent Communicator, Competent Leader, Toastmasters International
• Winner of The Hewitt T. Matthews Outstanding Graduate Student Award, College of Pharmacy, Mercer University (Award for being Ranked First among all graduate students in College of Pharmacy, Mercer University). One winner per year among all students at College of Pharmacy, Mercer University. The winner of this award is selected based on the following factors: Presentations at international/national/regional conferences, Awards, Quantity, authorship position, and quality (impact factor) of publications, Authorship of book chapter or proceedings, Graduate seminar, Contributions to the Department/College of Pharmacy and Leadership, Membership in scientific & academic organizations, Academic Achievement (GPA)
• Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing, International Journal of Pharmaceutics
• Winner of Monroe F. Swilley, Jr. Student Research Award Winners, Monroe F. Swilley, Jr. library, Mercer University
• Travelship Award, Formulation Design and Development Focus Group, AAPS