DR PRAKASH KATAKAM

Dr. Prakash Katakam
Pharmaceutical Technologist | Expert in 3D Printing of Pharmaceuticals | Founder, 3DFying, Hyderabad

Dr. Prakash Katakam is a distinguished pharmaceutical scientist and technologist with specialized expertise in 3D printing of pharmaceuticals for both industrial-scale manufacturing (for rapid prototyping in formulation development, preclinical and clinical trial batches) and personalized medicine applications. With a strong foundation in pharmaceutics, Dr. Katakam’s research and innovation lie at the intersection of advanced drug delivery systems and digital manufacturing technologies.

He is the Founder of 3DFying, Hyderabad, a pioneering company focused on the development and customization of 3D printed drug delivery platforms. Under his leadership, the company has emerged as a key innovator in personalized and on-demand pharmaceutical formulations, catering to research institutions, healthcare professionals, and pharmaceutical industries.

Dr. Katakam’s work encompasses the design, formulation, and optimization of diverse dosage forms, including:

• Orodispersible films
• Transdermal films and patches
• Solid and chewable tablets
• Gummy-based delivery systems
• Biodegradable microspheres for targeted delivery

His contributions aim to revolutionize conventional drug manufacturing by integrating patient-centric design, digital fabrication, and formulation science, offering flexible, precise, and sustainable solutions for modern therapeutic needs.

Dr. Katakam continues to collaborate with academic institutions, industry partners, and regulatory experts to advance the field of pharmaceutical 3D printing as a reliable and scalable platform for next-generation therapeutics.