Faculty of Dentistry

PROF. DR. RAMESH KUMARESAN

PROF. DR. RAMESH KUMARESAN
Dean
Qualification:
- BDS (Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College, Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R Medical University), K.L.E.S’s Institute Of Dental Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences
Research Interest:
- Maxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction
- Facial aesthetic Surgeries
- Cleft Lip and Palate Surgeries
- Implantology and Forensic Odontology
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SNR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. JEGARAJAN PILLAY

SNR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. JEGARAJAN PILLAY
Deputy Dean (Administration, Research & Postgraduate Studies)
Head of Unit – Dental Public Health
Qualifications:
- DPHS (NSR, AMM)
- DDPH (RCS England)
- BDS ( University of Malaya, KL)
Research Interests:
- Epidemiology of Caries
- Prevention of Dental Disease
- Fluorosis

SNR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. SIVA KUMAR PENDYALA

SNR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. SIVA KUMAR PENDYALA
Deputy Dean (Academic & International Affairs)
Qualifications:
- BDS (College of Dental Sciences, Davangere – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India), MDS (Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Dr M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai, India)
Research Interests:
- Temperomandibular Joint Disorders
- Growth Factors
- Maxillofacial Trauma
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ASSOC. PROF. DR. MANIKANDAN NATARAJAN

ASSOC. PROF. DR. MANIKANDAN NATARAJAN
Deputy Dean (Student Affairs & Alumni)
Qualifications:
- BDS (Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Tamil Nadu, Dr M.G.R Nedical University, India)
- M.D.P.H (The University of Manchester, UK)
Research Interest:
- Oral Health Inequality
- Fluoride & Dental Caries
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DR. JAMILAH BINTI HASSAN

DR. JAMILAH BINTI HASSAN
Senior Lecturer & Person In Charge for AIMST Dental Centre
Qualifications:
- BDS (University of Malaya)
Research Interest:
- Primary Health Care
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DR. EVELYN JERUSHA EDWARD

DR. EVELYN JERUSHA EDWARD
BDS Coordinator Year 1
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MSc Human Anatomy
Research Interest:
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Neuroanatomy
- Forensic
- Clinical Anatomy

ASSOC. PROF. DR. SIVADAS GANAPATHY

ASSOC. PROF. DR. SIVADAS GANAPATHY
BDS Coordinator Year 2
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MDS (Manipal University)
- BDS (The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University)
Research Interest:
- Pulp Revascularization
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DR. PRIYADHARSHINI ARJUNAN

DR. PRIYADHARSHINI ARJUNAN
BDS Coordinator Year 3
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- BDS – Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute (Affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University)
- MDS – Ragas Dental College and Hospital (Affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University)
Research Interest:
- Molecular diagnostics and therapeutic approaches in oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders

ASSOC. PROF. DR. NAVANEETA CUGATI

ASSOC. PROF. DR. NAVANEETA CUGATI
Head of Unit – Paediatric Dentistry
BDS Coordinator Year 4
Qualifications:
- BDS
- MDS Paediatric Dentistry
Research Interest:
- Dental stem cells & Tissue Regeneration
- Biomaterials, Dental Epidemiology and Prevention
- Nutrition and Cariology
- Dental Education
- Forensic Dentistry
- Dental Law and Ethics

DR. ALDRIN JERRY

DR. ALDRIN JERRY
BDS Coordinator Year 5
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MDS (Oral Pathology)
Research Interest:
- Cell culture – Lymphocyte cell
- Genotoxity – Micronuclei assay
- Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
- Animal Study

DR. KRISHNA KUMARI

DR. KRISHNA KUMARI
BDT Coordinator Year 1
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MDS, Prostodontics
Research Interest:
- Implant Nanodentistry

DR. ARAVIND KALAMBETTU

DR. ARAVIND KALAMBETTU
BDT Coordinator Year 2
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PhD MDS (Prostodontics)
- BDS, MSc(Biomaterials)
Research Interest:
- Biometerials

DR. PRITHAM NAYAK

DR. PRITHAM NAYAK
BDT Coordinator year 3
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MDS, Prostodontics
Research Interest:
- Nano Dentistry

DR. SAMEEP SINGH

DR. SAMEEP SINGH
BDT Coordinator Year 4
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- BDS, MDS Pedodontics

ASSOC. PROF. DR. JOHN JEYASINGAM THAMBIRAJAH

ASSOC. PROF. DR. JOHN JEYASINGAM THAMBIRAJAH
Head of Unit – Basic Medical Sciences
Qualifications:
- BSc Hon Microbiology, MSc Applied Microbiology, PhD, MBA
Research Interest:
- Mechanism of infectious diseases
- Experimental design and statistical analysis for research

MS. SITI ZAWANAH BINTI HALIM

MS. SITI ZAWANAH BINTI HALIM
Lecturer

DR. NURUL SYAHIRAH BINTI AHMAD SAYUTI

DR. NURUL SYAHIRAH BINTI AHMAD SAYUTI
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PhD (Clinical Pathology)
Research Interest:
- Oncology-clinical and molecular pathology
- Toxicology – in vivo studies, hematology, serum biochemistry and histology

DR. SHIPRITA KUMARI

DR. SHIPRITA KUMARI

DR. MUHAMMAD NAZIRUL MUBIN AZIZ

DR. MUHAMMAD NAZIRUL MUBIN AZIZ

DR. NIK NUR SYAZANA BINTI NIK MOHAMED KAMAL

DR. NIK NUR SYAZANA BINTI NIK MOHAMED KAMAL
Qualifications:
- PhD Microbiology
Research Interest:
- Microbiology
- Cell Culture
- Bioinformatics
- Biomakers
- Exosomes

DR. NOOR WAHIDA BINTI ISMAIL SUHAIMY

DR. NOOR WAHIDA BINTI ISMAIL SUHAIMY
Qualifications:
- PhD Halal Products Science (Medical Chemistry)
- MSc Pharmacology & Toxicology
Research Interest:
- Medical Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacognosy
- Phytochemistry
- Toxicology

MS. AMINAH SUHAILA

MS. AMINAH SUHAILA
Qualifications:
- Master of Science (Biochemistry), UPM
- Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry Science), UPM
Research Interest:
- Wound healing, Nanoparticles, Cancer
- Biochemistry

DR. THENMOLY K DAMODARAN

DR. THENMOLY K DAMODARAN

DR. EVELYN JERUSHA EDWARD

DR. EVELYN JERUSHA EDWARD
BDS Coordinator Year 1
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MSc Human Anatomy
Research Interest:
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Neuroanatomy
- Forensic
- Clinical Anatomy

PROF. DR. WIHASKORO SOSROSENO

PROF. DR. WIHASKORO SOSROSENO
Professor & Subject Coordinator
Qualifications:
- DDS (University of Gadjah Mada) (Indonesia)
- PhD Queensland University (Australia)
Research Interest:
- Immunity in Periodontal Disease
- Mucosal Immunity
- Bone Biology
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ASSOC. PROF. DR. ENDANG HERMINAJENG

ASSOC. PROF. DR. ENDANG HERMINAJENG
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- BDS, MSc (University of Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Research Interest:
- Oral Biology
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ASSOC. PROF. DR. JEEVAN MATADA BASAVARAJAJAH

ASSOC. PROF. DR. JEEVAN MATADA BASAVARAJAJAH
Head of Unit – Oral Pathology

ASSOC. PROF. DR. SAURABH SHEKHAR

ASSOC. PROF. DR. SAURABH SHEKHAR
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- B.D.S, M.D.S in Oral Pathology
Research Interest:
- Oral Cancer and Pre-cancer
- Odontogenic Tumors
- Forensic Odontology
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ASSOC. PROF. DR. VENKATA KANTHI VAISHNAVI VEDAM

ASSOC. PROF. DR. VENKATA KANTHI VAISHNAVI VEDAM
Qualifications:
- MDS (Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University)
- BDS (Sri Ramachandra University)
Research Interest:
- Forensic Odontology
- Oral Immunology & Oral Cancer
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DR. ALDRIN JERRY

DR. ALDRIN JERRY
BDS Coordinator Year 5
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MDS (Oral Pathology)
Research Interest:
- Cell culture – Lymphocyte cell
- Genotoxity – Micronuclei assay
- Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
- Animal Study

ASST. PROF. DR. RAVISHANKAR BABU YELAMANCHI

ASST. PROF. DR. RAVISHANKAR BABU YELAMANCHI
Head of Unit – Dental Materials
Qualifications:
- BDS, M.Sc (Dental Materials, QMUL)
Research Interest:
- Smart materials
- Biopolymers and Bioceramics
- Herbal extracts in Dentistry
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MS. TEOH CHAI YEE

MS. TEOH CHAI YEE

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAHUL RATHI

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAHUL RATHI
SIM LAB COORDINATOR & ENDODONTIST/RESTORATIVE DENTIST
Head of Unit – Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
Qualifications:
- FICD, MDS, BDS (Manipal)
Research Interest:
- Regenerative Endodontics
- Disinfection in Endodontics

ASST. PROF. DR. MANU UNNIKRISHNAN

ASST. PROF. DR. MANU UNNIKRISHNAN
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Qualifications:
- BDS, MDS
Research Interest:
- Molecular Biology
- Nanotechnology

DR. JAYA SHREE ROJA RAMASUBBU

DR. JAYA SHREE ROJA RAMASUBBU
Lecturer

ASSOC. PROF. DR. MANDAVA DEEPTHI

ASSOC. PROF. DR. MANDAVA DEEPTHI
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- BDS, MDS
Research Interest:
- Rotary Endodontics
- Endodontic Irrigants
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ASST. PROF. DR. K. P. LAVANYA PRIYA

ASST. PROF. DR. K. P. LAVANYA PRIYA
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- BDS (Thai Moogambigai Dental College & Hospital, Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University , Chennai, India)
- MDS ( Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital, Annamalai Univerversity, Chidambaram, India)
Research Interest:
- 3D printing in Endodontics
- Nanotechnology

ASSOC. PROF. DR. VINI RAJEEV

ASSOC. PROF. DR. VINI RAJEEV
Head of Unit – Prosthodontics & Advanced Conservative Dentistry
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MDS [Prosthodontics] The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Research Interest:
- Full Mouth Rehabilitation
- General Dentistry
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DR. PADMASHINI GNANAM

DR. PADMASHINI GNANAM
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MDS Prostodontics

DR. AJIMOL THERESA JOSE

DR. AJIMOL THERESA JOSE
Qualifications:
- MDS Prostodontics, Crown & Bridge
Research Interest:
- Implantology
- CAD/CAM
- Material Science of Dental Materials

DR. KRISHNA KUMARI

DR. KRISHNA KUMARI
BDT Coordinator Year 1
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MDS, Prostodontics
Research Interest:
- Implant Nanodentistry

DR. ARAVIND KALAMBETTU

DR. ARAVIND KALAMBETTU
BDT Coordinator Year 2
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PhD MDS (Prostodontics)
- BDS, MSc(Biomaterials)
Research Interest:
- Biometerials

DR. PRITHAM NAYAK

DR. PRITHAM NAYAK
BDT Coordinator year 3
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MDS, Prostodontics
Research Interest:
- Nano Dentistry

ASST. PROF. DR. KHYATI GUPTA

ASST. PROF. DR. KHYATI GUPTA
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- BDS, MDS PROSTHODONTICS & IMPLANTOLOGY
Research interest:
- Nanodentistry
- Dental Implants

ASST. PROF. DR. PRIYADARSHINI KARTHIKEYAN

ASST. PROF. DR. PRIYADARSHINI KARTHIKEYAN
Head of Unit – Oral Medicine & Radiology
Research Interest:
- Oral Diagnosis and Radiology

ASSOC. PROF. DR. PREETHA ANAND

ASSOC. PROF. DR. PREETHA ANAND
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MDS (The Oxford Dental College, Bangolre Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences)
- BDS (A.B Shetty Dental College, Magalore- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India)
Research Interest:
- Systemic Illness Induced Oral Lesions, Identification Based on Oral Mucosal Changes and Dental Radiographic Findings.
- Usefulness of Dental Radiographs in Identifying Bone Degenerative Changes
- Clinical Research in GERD, Hepatitis C and its Correlation in the Oral Cavity

DR. SAMEEN RJ

DR. SAMEEN RJ
LECTURER
Qualifications:
- BDS, MDS
Research Interest:
- Artificial intelligence
- Dental Nanobots
- Oral Cancer
- Molecular Diagnostics

ASSOC. PROF. DR. VEENA NAIK

ASSOC. PROF. DR. VEENA NAIK
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- BDS, MDS
Research Interest:
- TMJ Disorders

DR. PRIYADHARSHINI ARJUNAN

DR. PRIYADHARSHINI ARJUNAN
BDS Coordinator Year 3
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- BDS – Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute (Affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University)
- MDS – Ragas Dental College and Hospital (Affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University)
Research Interest:
- Molecular diagnostics and therapeutic approaches in oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders

PROF. DR. RAMESH KUMARESAN

PROF. DR. RAMESH KUMARESAN
Dean
Qualification:
- BDS (Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College, Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R Medical University), K.L.E.S’s Institute Of Dental Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences
Research Interest:
- Maxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction
- Facial aesthetic Surgeries
- Cleft Lip and Palate Surgeries
- Implantology and Forensic Odontology
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SNR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. SIVA KUMAR PENDYALA

SNR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. SIVA KUMAR PENDYALA
Deputy Dean (Academic & International Affairs)
Qualifications:
- BDS (College of Dental Sciences, Davangere – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India), MDS (Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Dr M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai, India)
Research Interests:
- Temperomandibular Joint Disorders
- Growth Factors
- Maxillofacial Trauma
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DR. SATHISH VASANTH

DR. SATHISH VASANTH
Qualifications:
- BDS, MDS
Research Interest:
- Implants
- Neuroscience in dentistry and oral surgery
- Stem cells
- Community Dentistry
- Biomaterials

PROF. DATO DR. SHAH KAMAL KHAN

PROF. DATO DR. SHAH KAMAL KHAN
Professor
Qualifications:
- BDS, FDSRCPS, MBBS
Research Interest:
- Botanical herb action on oral squamous cell carcinoma

ASSOC. PROF. DR. AZILLAH BT MOHD ALI

ASSOC. PROF. DR. AZILLAH BT MOHD ALI
Associate Professor
Qualifications:
- MSc Pedodontics
Research Interest:
- Dental traumatology and behaviour management

DR. SAMEEP SINGH

DR. SAMEEP SINGH
BDT Coordinator Year 4
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- BDS, MDS Pedodontics

ASSOC. PROF. DR. SIVADAS GANAPATHY

ASSOC. PROF. DR. SIVADAS GANAPATHY
BDS Coordinator Year 2
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MDS (Manipal University)
- BDS (The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University)
Research Interest:
- Pulp Revascularization
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ASSOC. PROF. DR. NAVANEETA CUGATI

ASSOC. PROF. DR. NAVANEETA CUGATI
Head of Unit – Paediatric Dentistry
BDS Coordinator Year 4
Qualifications:
- BDS
- MDS Paediatric Dentistry
Research Interest:
- Dental stem cells & Tissue Regeneration
- Biomaterials, Dental Epidemiology and Prevention
- Nutrition and Cariology
- Dental Education
- Forensic Dentistry
- Dental Law and Ethics

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAJEEV ARUNACHALAM

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAJEEV ARUNACHALAM
Head of Unit – Periodontology
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MDS [Periodontics] Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Research Interest:
- Periodontal Regeneration
- General Dentistry
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ASSOC. PROF. DR. KAMESWARI KONDREDDY

ASSOC. PROF. DR. KAMESWARI KONDREDDY
Qualifications:
- MDS [Periodontics & Implantology] Meenakshi University, Chennai
- BDS Rajeev Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore
Research Interest:
- Immunology
- Periodontal Mucogingival Surgeries
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ASSOC. PROF. DR. ERRY MOCHAMAD ARIEF

ASSOC. PROF. DR. ERRY MOCHAMAD ARIEF
Associate Professor
Qualifications:
- DDS, Master in Periodontics
Research Interest:
- Clinical Research
- Herbal Medicine
- Microbiology
- Periodontal Disease
- Oral Health

SNR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. JEGARAJAN PILLAY

SNR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. JEGARAJAN PILLAY
Deputy Dean (Administration, Research & Postgraduate Studies)
Head of Unit – Dental Public Health
Qualifications:
- DPHS (NSR, AMM)
- DDPH (RCS England)
- BDS ( University of Malaya, KL)
Research Interests:
- Epidemiology of Caries
- Prevention of Dental Disease
- Fluorosis

DR. TAN WEN WU

DR. TAN WEN WU
Lecturer

DR. MOHAMMED MEERA RIYAZ SHAFIULLAH

DR. MOHAMMED MEERA RIYAZ SHAFIULLAH
Lecturer

ASSOC. PROF. DR. MANIKANDAN NATARAJAN

ASSOC. PROF. DR. MANIKANDAN NATARAJAN
Deputy Dean (Student Affairs & Alumni)
Qualifications:
- BDS (Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Tamil Nadu, Dr M.G.R Nedical University, India)
- M.D.P.H (The University of Manchester, UK)
Research Interest:
- Oral Health Inequality
- Fluoride & Dental Caries
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ASSOC. PROF. DR. HASNAH BINTI HASHIM

ASSOC. PROF. DR. HASNAH BINTI HASHIM
Qualifications:
- BDS (Otago), MComMed (Oral Health) (USM)
Research Interest:
- Oral Epidemiology
- Oral Health Education
- Smoking Cessation
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ASSOC. PROF. DR. LIRIN ANN THOMAS

ASSOC. PROF. DR. LIRIN ANN THOMAS
Head of Unit – Orthodontics
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- BDS, MDS (Orthodontics), Saveetha Dental College, Chennai
Research Interest:
- Temporary Anchorage Devices
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DR. NG CHUN HOWN

DR. NG CHUN HOWN
LECTURER
Qualifications:
BDS(AIMST), MFDS RCSEd, MDS Ortho (HK), Morth RCPSGlasgow
Research Interest:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Clear Alighners
- Biomechanics

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAJINDERPAL SINGH

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAJINDERPAL SINGH

DR. LINCY RACHEL THOMAS

DR. LINCY RACHEL THOMAS
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- BDS, MDS (Orthodontics)
Research Interest:
- Smile Analysis
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MR. MANSOOR ARSHAD

MR. MANSOOR ARSHAD
Head of Unit – Dental Technology
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- BSc.(Hons) Healthcare Practice And Education
- University Of North Humbria At Newcastle, UK
Research Interest:
- Dental Technology

MS. ALYA SABRINA ABDUL RASID

MS. ALYA SABRINA ABDUL RASID
Dental Technology II

MR. MOHD JUHAIRI ABU HASSAN

MR. MOHD JUHAIRI ABU HASSAN
Dental Technology II

MR. YAHAYA BIN ABDUL RAOF

MR. YAHAYA BIN ABDUL RAOF
Lecturer II
Qualifications:
- Dental Training School, Penang Public Health Institute, Kuala Lumpur
Research Interest:
- Dental Technology

MS. CHUA KAH HOAY

MS. CHUA KAH HOAY
BDT YEAR 4 COORDINATOR & Dental Technology
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Dental Technology (AIMST University)
- Foundation In Sciences (AIMST University)
Research Interest:
- Ceramic Material
- Cad-Cam

MS. TEOH CHAI YEE

MS. TEOH CHAI YEE

DR. JAMILAH BINTI HASSAN

DR. JAMILAH BINTI HASSAN
Senior Lecturer & Person In Charge for AIMST Dental Centre
Qualifications:
- BDS (University of Malaya)
Research Interest:
- Primary Health Care
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DR. PRITI RATHI

DR. PRITI RATHI
Lecturer
Qualification:
- BDS General Dentistry

MR. NAVINESH MUNIANDY

MR. NAVINESH MUNIANDY

MS. KAVETA SUPRAMANIAM

MS. KAVETA SUPRAMANIAM
Administrative Officer

MS. PECHAE ANGAPPAN

MS. PECHAE ANGAPPAN
Administrative Officer

MR. RAVI KUMAR BALAKRISHNAN

MR. RAVI KUMAR BALAKRISHNAN
Clinical Facilities Officer

MS. MANJU MUNIANDY

MS. MANJU MUNIANDY
Administrative Assistant

MS. SITRANGI GANGADHARAN

MS. SITRANGI GANGADHARAN
Admin Assistant

MS. VIJAYA VAIRAVAN

MS. VIJAYA VAIRAVAN
Administrative Assistant

MS. NOR AZUWA AIDA BT. NORDIN

MS. NOR AZUWA AIDA BT. NORDIN
Admin Assistant