His contributions to the field include numerous articles and over 15,000 Google Scholar citations.
SOUTH JORDAN, UT, December 18, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Shankargouda Patil, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Patil is a full professor at College of Dental Medicine, Roseman University of Health Sciences in South Jordan, Utah, where he has contributed to the dentistry field since 2022. With a career in higher education spanning 15 years, he is recognized for his dedication to dental education and research and his commitment to organizing research mentorship programs that guided students into successful residency programs within the dental field.
Before joining the staff in Utah, Dr. Patil served as an associate professor at the college of dentistry at Jazan University in Saudi Arabia from 2016 to 2022. His earlier tenure as an associate professor at the faculty of dental sciences at MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences in India between 2012 and 2015 and as a senior lecturer at KLE Institute of Dental Sciences in India from 2009 to 2012 was also instrumental in his success as a dedicated educator and researcher.
Dr. Patil's extensive academic journey is marked by significant achievements, including a Bachelor of Science in dental surgery from P M Nadagouda Memorial Dental College & Hospital in 2003, a Master of Science in dental surgery with a focus on oral and maxillofacial pathology from Shree Balaji Dental College in India in 2009 and a Doctor of Philosophy in medical biotechnology from the University of Siena in Italy in 2019. His certifications from the CITI Program in biomedical research and good clinical practice for clinical trials further underscore his commitment to maintaining high standards in research.
As a seasoned researcher, Dr. Patil has focused on collaborating on a National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute grant to explore the use of photodynamic therapy on oral cancer. His contributions to the field include numerous articles and over 15,000 Google Scholar citations. Deeply concerned about climate change's impact on dental practice, Dr. Patil has also contributed editorial content to the Journal of the American Dental Association.
In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Patil is actively involved as a professional member of the American Association of Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research, American Dental Education Association and the International Association of Oral Pathology. He is also involved in community outreach programs to educate individuals about oral hygiene and sponsors fundraisers for an orphanage in India, reflecting his dedication to giving back to society.
Dr. Patil has been ranked among the top 2% of scientists across all disciplines and notes that his success has been predicated on his years of determination, hard work, patience and perseverance. Looking ahead, he envisions integrating artificial intelligence and augmented/virtual reality into dental education to enhance teaching methodologies and to create a virtual reality classroom. He also aims to develop environmentally friendly materials for dental use. Additionally, Dr. Patil aspires to take on leadership roles within the higher education sector, such as dean of research and innovation or vice president of research.
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