UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2025 / Marquis Who's Who honors Shankargouda Patil, PhD, FRCPath, FDS RCPS, FICD, FPFA, and Fellow of the ADEA Leadership Institute with inclusion in its Top Scientist series for his significant contributions to dental research and education. As a full professor at Roseman University of Health Sciences, Dr. Patil has dedicated his career to advancing the field of dentistry while mentoring the next generation of dental professionals.
About Dr. Shankargouda Patil
Dr. Patil is a prominent researcher and educator specializing in dental sciences, particularly oral pathology and medical biotechnology. Since joining Roseman in 2022, he has become an essential member of the College of Dental Medicine, where he teaches and guides students in advanced dental techniques and research. Based on the past five years of data from ScholarGPS, he ranks among the top 0.05% of scientists worldwide, No. 11 in dentistry, No. 3 in oral and maxillofacial surgery and No. 2 in oral cancer. Together with his colleagues and students, he has helped propel Roseman University of Health Sciences to 48th in the world in the ScholarGPS rankings. With an academic career spanning more than 15 years, he is known for his contributions to higher education and dental research.
Before joining Roseman University, Dr. Patil served as an associate professor at Jazan University in Saudi Arabia from 2016 to 2022, where he contributed to both teaching and research in the dental field. His earlier experience included positions as an associate professor at MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences in India and a senior lecturer at KLE Institute of Dental Sciences in India. These roles shaped his reputation as a dedicated educator and researcher.
Dr. Patil's educational background includes a bachelor's degree in dental surgery from PM Nadagouda Memorial Dental College & Hospital, followed by a master's degree in dental surgery focusing on oral and maxillofacial pathology from Shree Balaji Dental College in India. He furthered his academic journey with a Doctor of Philosophy in medical biotechnology, which he obtained from the University of Siena in Italy in 2019. Dr. Patil has also earned multiple honorary fellowships and certifications in dental education, biomedical research and good clinical practice for clinical trials.
In addition to his work in academia, Dr. Patil actively contributes to dental research. For example, he collaborated on a grant from the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute to explore photodynamic therapy for the treatment of potentially malignant oral disorders. His research has been widely published, earning over 23,000 citations and an H-index of 56 on Google Scholar. Among his efforts to raise social awareness, he has authored a correspondence in The Lancet titled "A Crisis of Safety: Female Health-Care Workers in India Need Reforms."
Community Outreach
Dr. Patil's career is not only defined by his academic and research achievements but also by his commitment to community outreach. He has volunteered for various initiatives, such as educating underserved communities about oral hygiene and sponsoring fundraisers for an orphanage in India. These efforts reflect Dr. Patil's willingness to give back to society while making a positive impact beyond the classroom and laboratory.
Looking ahead, Dr. Patil wants to advance the integration of artificial intelligence, virtual reality and augmented reality into dental education. His vision includes creating a virtual reality classroom to enhance teaching and learning. Dr. Patil also aims to develop environmentally friendly materials for dental use and to take on leadership roles in higher education, including positions such as associate dean of innovation or vice president of research and development. His dedication to innovation in dental education and his commitment to sustainability will shape the future of science and education.
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