His research interests include the design of novel biopolymers, stimuli-​responsive drug delivery systems (liposomes, micelles and gels) and the targeting of anticancer drugs. Recently he has been involved in the development of polymer therapeutics for Celiac disease. He is the author or coauthor of numerous refereed articles, book chapters and patents/patent applications in the field of drug delivery. He serves in the editorial board of several journals including the Journal of Controlled Release and Molecular Pharmaceutics. He has received several prestigious distinctions and fellowships including the CRS-​Capsugel (1997 and 2003), AFPC-​Astra Zeneca (2003) and CRS young investigator awards (2004) and the Steacie Fellowships (2008) for innovative research in pharmaceutical technology.