Best Innovation Award
Joseph Saddik
Pfizer,United States
Joseph Saddik is identified with research in pharmaceutical science, particularly powder rheology, tablet compaction, compactability, and manufacturing-related performance of acetaminophen tablets. His listed publications address formulation and processing variables associated with tablet manufacture and the prediction or mitigation of sticking during compression. [1][2]
Abstract
The research record associated with Joseph Saddik centers on pharmaceutical powder processing and tablet manufacturing. The documented work examines powder rheology, tablet compactability, and sticking behavior, with particular attention to formulation factors, glidant selection, punch-metal effects, and multivariate analytical approaches. These topics are relevant to pharmaceutical manufacturing because powder flow and compaction characteristics can influence tablet quality and process performance. [2][3]
Keywords
Pharmaceutical science; powder rheology; tablet compression; acetaminophen; compactability; sticking; glidants; punch metals; multivariate analysis.
Introduction
Tablet manufacture involves interconnected material and process variables. Acetaminophen is frequently used as a model active pharmaceutical ingredient for studying compression behavior because formulation and processing conditions can affect compaction and manufacturing outcomes. Research examining these relationships can support improved understanding of tablet formation and compression-related defects. [2]
Research Profile
The supplied researcher record lists Pfizer as the institutional affiliation and identifies Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science as the subject area. The supplied bibliographic information records two documents, 25 citations, and an h-index of 2, alongside Scopus author identifier 57223125865. These metrics are bibliographic indicators and should be interpreted in relation to database coverage and publication history. [1]
Research Contributions
The documented studies contribute to the characterization of pharmaceutical powders and compressed tablets. One study evaluates powder rheology as a potential predictor of tablet sticking, while another investigates manufacturing and formulation factors affecting acetaminophen compactability. The 2026 study further develops this research direction by examining glidant type and punch-metal selection in high-drug-load acetaminophen tablets. [2][3][4]
Publications
- Predicting and Mitigating Sticking in High-Drug-Load Acetaminophen Tablets Using a Powder Rheology-Compression Approach: Evaluation of Glidant Type and Punch Metal Selection. Powders, 2026. [4]
- Investigating the Impact of Manufacturing and Formulation Factors on the Compactability of Acetaminophen Tablets Using Heckel and Multivariate Analysis. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2021. [2]
- Evaluation of powder rheology as a potential tool to predict tablet sticking. Powder Technology, 2021. [3]
Research Impact
The reported citation count indicates that the research has received citations within the indexed scholarly literature. Its thematic focus also connects fundamental powder characterization with practical tablet-manufacturing concerns, including sticking and compactability. Such work may be relevant to formulation development and process understanding, although citation metrics alone do not establish practical or clinical impact. [1]
Award Suitability
For consideration in the International Academic Excellence Awards, the documented publication record provides identifiable evidence of research activity in pharmaceutical manufacturing and powder science. The studies present a coherent research theme spanning rheological characterization, compaction analysis, and mitigation of tablet sticking. Award decisions, however, remain subject to the criteria, documentation, and assessment procedures established by the awarding organization. [5]
Conclusion
Joseph Saddik’s documented research is focused on technically specific problems in pharmaceutical tablet manufacture, particularly powder rheology, compactability, and sticking. The available publications demonstrate continuity across these subjects and provide a scholarly basis for describing his research profile within pharmaceutical science. [2][3][4]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Joseph Saddik, Author ID 57223125865. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57223125865
- International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. (2021). Investigating the Impact of Manufacturing and Formulation Factors on the Compactability of Acetaminophen Tablets Using Heckel and Multivariate Analysis. DOI: 10.13040/ijpsr.0975-8232.12(2).1240-50
- Powder Technology. (2021). Evaluation of powder rheology as a potential tool to predict tablet sticking. DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.03.062
- MDPI. (2026). Predicting and Mitigating Sticking in High-Drug-Load Acetaminophen Tablets Using a Powder Rheology-Compression Approach: Evaluation of Glidant Type and Punch Metal Selection. Powders, 5(3), 31.
https://doi.org/10.3390/powders5030031
- International Academic Excellence Awards. (n.d.). Award program information.
https://academicexcellenceawards.com/
- ORCID. (n.d.). Joseph Saddik, ORCID record 0000-0003-1490-9517.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1490-9517