Vijay Kumar Rekulapally, Ph.D., is an experienced scientist in the pharmaceutical industry, currently serving as Scientist-IV at Hikma Pharmaceuticals since March 2021, following a role as Scientist-III at the same company. Prior to this, Vijay held positions as Senior Chemist at APPCO Pharma and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, where expertise in analytical method development and validation for related substances, residual solvents, assay, and dissolution methods using UPLC, HPLC, and GC was demonstrated. Earlier career experience includes roles as a Scientist at ISP and an Analytical Chemist. Vijay earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Analytical Chemistry from JNTU Hyderabad and holds an M Pharmacy in Analytical and Quality Assurance. Educational background also includes completion of schooling at BVM School in Sangareddy.