PhD Guides

PhD Guides

Dr. Ambili R

Brief Introduction

Dr. Ambili R completed BDS, MDS and PhD from Government Dental College, Trivandrum. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians, Glasgow, UK. She works as Research Director, Professor, and Head of the Department of Periodontics at PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Trivandrum. She has more than 19 years of teaching experience and is currently guiding 6 Ph D students at the Kerala University of Health Sciences. She is the recipient of the Best Teacher award by KUHS in the year 2022 and currently serving as a member of the UG board of studies at KUHS. She has published 24 articles and 3 book chapters in Scopus/web of Science indexed journals, received one Indian patent and 2 funded projects, and guided 6 funded projects.

 

Dr. Roopesh R.

Brief Introduction

Dr. Roopesh R. completed BDS, from Government Dental College, Trivandrum and MDS from Government Dental College, Kozhikode. He works as Professor, and Head of the Department of Orthodontics at PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Trivandrum. She has more than 24 years of teaching experience. He has published 12 articles Scopus / Web of Science indexed journals.

 

Dr. Sageena George

Brief Introduction

Dr. Sageena George completed her BDS (University of Kerala, 1990) and MDS (University of Kerala, 1994). She serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry at PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Trivandrum She has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience.

Her major research interests include preventive and restorative pediatric dentistry, rotary endodontics, caries prevention, remineralization studies, fluoride therapy, and behavior guidance. She has guided numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and published multiple papers in national and international indexed journals.

 

Dr. Anna P. Joseph

Brief Introduction

Dr. Anna P. Joseph is Professor and Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Trivandrum. She completed her MDS in Oral Pathology from Government Dental College, Trivandrum, in 2005 and BDS from MGR University. With nearly 20 years of teaching experience, she is an approved PhD research guide under the Kerala University of Health Sciences since 2019. Her areas of academic and research interest include oral premalignant and malignant diseases. She is acknowledged for her contribution to Shafer’s Textbook of Oral Pathology and she has several publications in reputed journals.

 

Dr. Smitha C.

Brief Introduction

Dr. Smitha C, PhD from Karpagam University, Coimbatore, currently working as Additional Professor, and Head of the Department of Microbiology at PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Trivandrum. She is also the IQAC Coordinator of the institution. She has more than 16 years of teaching experience. She has published 10 articles and 5 book chapters in Scopus/web of Science indexed journals, and has applied for an Indian patent and 2 funded projects.

 

 

Dr. Sunila Thomas

Brief Introduction

  • Completed BDS and MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology from Government Dental College, Trivandrum.
  • Professor and Head of the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology at PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Trivandrum.
  • Teaching Experience as Faculty in Oral Medicine and Radiology – 21 years
  • PhD Guide in the speciality of Oral Medicine and Radiology at Kerala University of Health Sciences since 2019.
  • PG Guide in MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology at Kerala University of Health Sciences since 2011.
  • Certificate Course in LASER Dentistry in 2024.
  • Certificate Course in Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice by NPTEL and IIT Madras 2024.
  • Certificate Course in Research Methodology from Kerala University of Health Sciences 2019.
  • Keynote Speaker at National OMR Convention MAHE 2023.
  • Invited Speaker and Scientific session Chairperson at various Scientific programs in State and National level.
  • Resource person at Rapid Review in Oral Medicine and Radiology 2022, 2023.

 

Dr. Anandaraj S

Brief Introduction

Dr. Anandaraj S completed his BDS from KVG Dental College, Sullia (Mangalore University, 1996) and MDS in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry from Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram (2003). He has over two decades of continuous academic experience. He currently serves as Professor in the Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Thiruvananthapuram. He is a recognized PhD Guide under Kerala University of Health Sciences (since 2021). His areas of expertise include pediatric dentistry, molar incisor hypomineralization, management of young permanent teeth, and early childhood caries.

 

Dr. Afzal A.

Brief Introduction

Dr. Afzal A completed BDS, MDS, from Rajas Dental College Tamilnadu. He works as Professor in Department of Conservative Dentistry at PMS College Of Dental Sciences , Trivandrum. He has more than 17 years of teaching experience and currently got approved as PhD Guide from Kerala University Of Health sciences, Thrissur . He has published articles and undergoing process in funding projects.

 

 

Dr. Jincy Thomas

Brief Introduction

Dr. Jincy Thomas completed BDS, MDS. Completed MDS from Government Dental College, Calicut. She currently works as Associate Professor and is a PG Guide in the Department of Oral Medicine And Radiology at PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Trivandrum. She has more than 14 years of teaching experience and is currently guiding 6 PG students under Kerala University of Health Sciences. She has been a PHd Guide under Kerala University of Health Sciences since 2022. She has published 16 articles in PubMed/Scopus/Web of Science indexed journals.

 

 

Dr. Aswathy K. Vijayan

Brief Introduction

Dr. Aswathy K. Vijayan completed BDS from The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, MDS from Kerala University of Health Sciences and Ph D from Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences. She works as Associate Professor at Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology at PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Trivandrum. She has 8 years of teaching experience. She has been a Ph.D. guide under Kerala University of Health Sciences since 2022. She has published 13 articles in Scopus/web of Science indexed journals and received 2 funded projects from ICMR.

 

 

Dr. Sherin S.

Brief Introduction

Dr. Sherin S Completed MPhil & PhD from University of Kerala, Karyavattom Campus, Triv andrum. He currently working as Senior Lecturer and Scientist in Central Research Laboratory at PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Trivandrum. He has 13 years of experience in teaching and research. Proven expertise in Biochemistry & Nanotechnology. Approved PhD guide of KUHS. Published five papers in reputed journals with high impact factor delivered 8 invited lectures in various conferences and and guided 30MSc projects. Area of research includes Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Phytochemistry, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes & Microbiology. He is also working as Adjunct Faculty in Biochemistry & Genetics at National Institute of Speech and Hearing, Trivandrum.