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Dr. Suresh Sukumar
Additional Professor
Department of Medical Imaging Technology
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- BSc. MIT Student-Teacher Guardian.
- MSc. MIT Thesis Guide & Co-guide.
- BSc. MIT & MSc. MIT University Internal Examiner.
- PhD Guide and Co–Guide at MAHE and Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University
- Radiation Safety Officer Level – I at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal
- MCHP Deputy Management Representative
- MCHP Promotional activity member
Dr Suresh Sukumar is Additional Professor in the Department of Medical Imaging Technology at MCHP, Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
He is:
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
Subject | Semester / Year |
---|---|
Radiation Physics | I Semester BSc MIT |
Basics of Radiology and Sonology | I Semester BES |
Advanced Instrumentation and techniques in CT-I | I Semester MSc MIT |
Advanced Instrumentation and techniques in CT-II | II Semester MSc MIT |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
---|---|---|---|
B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology | Medical Imaging Technology | Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University | 2007 |
Master of Science in Medical Imaging Technology | Medical Imaging Technology | Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University | 2010 |
Doctor of Philosophy | Medical Imaging Technology | School of Allied Health Sciences, MAHE | 2017 |
Experience
Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
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Manipal Hospital, Phokara (Nepal) | CT Technologist | Clinical | 2007 |
Department of Medical Imaging Technology, SOAHS | Assistant Lecturer | Teaching | 2008 - 2010 |
Department of Medical Imaging Technology, SOAHS | Lecturer | Teaching | 2010 |
Department of Medical Imaging Technology, SOAHS | Assistant Professor | Teaching | 2011-2013 |
Department of Medical Imaging Technology, SOAHS | Assistant Professor - Senior Scale | Teaching | 2013-2015 |
Sikkim Manipal University | Adjunct faculty | Teaching | 2014-2016 |
Department of Medical Imaging Technology, SOAHS | Assistant Professor - Selection Grade | Teaching | 2016 |
Department of Medical Imaging Technology, SOAHS | Associate Professor | Teaching | 2017 - 2022 |
Department of Medical Imaging Technology, MCHP | Associate Professor- Senior Scale | Teaching | 2022 - 2023 |
Department of Medical Imaging Technology, MCHP | Additional Professor | Teaching | 2023 - till date |
Kasturba Hospital, Manipal | Radiation Safety Officer Level - I | RSO - I | 2011 - till date |
DEVELOPMENT AND STANDARDIZATION OF RADIATION PERCEPTION TOOL FOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONER
2017-15-07 Suresh Sukumar Dr. Rajagopal K. V Sabu K M
Establishing diagnostic reference levels and optimization of radiation dose for head and neck and pelvic computed tomography protocols in radiation therapy planning. ICMR- Extra Mural Research Funding
Ms Shree Kripa Dr Suresh Sukumar Dr Rajagopal K.V Dr Krishna Sharan
Role : Co investigator Research period: 2021-2024
Developing a novel supporting frame for performing PNS Radiography – MAHE seed money
Dr Suresh Sukumar Dr Rajagopal K.V Dr Shovan Saha
Role : Investigator, Research period: 2020-2022
Do low to moderate or moderate to high exercise reminders alter carotid blood flow velocity and executive functions? – An explorative counter-balanced crossover trial– MAHE seed money
Dr Suresh Sukumar Dr Rajagopal K.V Mr. Baskaran C
Role: Co - Investigator, Research period: 2020-2022
Feasibility and Effect of Low Kilovoltage on Radiation dose, Iodine dose and Image quality for Abdominopelvic Computed Tomography
Ms. Nitika C Panakkal Dr Suresh Sukumar Dr. Rajagopal K.V.
Role: Co - Investigator, Research period: 2020-2024
Development and Testing of Dose Reduction Strategies on Radiation dose and Image Quality in CT Angiography
Mr Abhimanyu Pradhan Dr Suresh Sukumar Dr Rajagopal K.V
Role: Co - Investigator, Research period: 2018-2022
Establishing Diagnostic Reference Levels and Optimization of Radiation Dose for Computed Tomography of Head in Pediatric Population
Ms. Priyanka Dr Suresh Sukumar Dr Rajagopal K.V.
Role: Co-Investigator, Research period: 2018-2022
Comparison of Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT) Treatments with and without the use of Apex Micro Multileaf Collimator (mMLC)
Ms. Rechal Nisha Dsouza Dr Suresh Sukumar Dr. Rajagopal K.V Dr Krishna Sharan
Role : Co - investigator, Research period: 2021-2025
Differences in Structural Brain Network and Cognitive Functions between Sedentary Hypertensive and Non Hypertensive Adults
Sneha Ravichandran Dr Suresh Sukumar Dr Rajagopal K.V
Role : Co - investigator, Research period: 2022-2025
Effect of low-volume high-intensity interval training on vascular function and heart rate variability among young overweight adults - A randomized controlled trial.
Shishira K B Dr Vaishali K Dr Suresh Sukumar Dr Rajagopal K.V
Role : Co - investigator, Research period: 2023-2026
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Computed Tomography & MRISedentary behaviour and vascular function, CT low kVp techniques, physical activity & yoga in the geriatric population (cognitive function), Tool development and validation, Qualitative study.
Area of Expertise
Radiology and Imaging
Area of Research
Sedentary behaviour and vascular function
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Professional Affiliations :
- Life Member of Indian Red Cross society - Life membership number 1044
- Life time member of Karnataka Medical Radiographers and Allied Technologists Association
- Indian Association of Radiological Technologists – life membership number 2195
- Indian society of radiographers and technologists – Reg. No. LM-MI 5559/2012
Contributions:
- BLDE University : BOS member for BSc. MIT
Comparison of retake analysis between computed radiography and digital radiography.
2016-01-01 Alex P Punnoose Suresh Sukumar
International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 7 (2). B-153. ISSN 0975-6299
Efficacy of educational program on anxiety of the patient undergoing magnetic resonance scan
2016-01-01 Binil Abraham Suresh Sukumar Johnson Alex
International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 7 (2). B-107. ISSN 0975-6299
Efficacy of educational program on medical practitioner’s perception on radiological examination
2016-01-01 Suresh Sukumar Rajagopal KV Sabu K M KR Banumathe
International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 7 (2). B-537. ISSN 0975-6299
Survey the perception of radiation effects among medical practitioners in South India
2016-01-01 Noyal Mathew Suresh Sukumar Rajagopal KV Sabu K M
International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 7 (2). B-649. ISSN 0975-6299
Comparison of radiation dose in hsg with magnification factor in fluoroscopy
2016-01-01 Susanna Pradhan Suresh Sukumar
International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 7 (1). pp. 1-8. ISSN 0975-6299
X-Ray chair
2020 Dr Suresh Sukumar Dr. Rajagopal K.V
Description: Application Number: 323323-001
X-ray supporting pad
14/08/2020 Dr Suresh Sukumar Dr Rajagopal K V Dr Shovan Saha
Application Number:322940-001; Design Accepted and Published, Journal No is 33/2020
Medical practitioner’s perception towards the radiological examinations
2021 Dr Suresh Sukumar Dr. Rajagopal KV Dr Sabhu K M
Diary no. 8690/2019-CO/L
Standardized radiation perception tool for a radiology technologist
2020 Dr Suresh Sukumar
Diary no 9480/2019-CO/L
Development and Validation of a Tool to Assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Women towards Screening Mammograph
2020 Dr Suresh Sukumar Ms. Winniecia Dkhar
Diary no. 9479/2019-CO/L
Imaging and radiation exposure : A survey of allied health professionals perceptive
2023 Dr Suresh Sukumar
7591/2023-CO/L
Healthcare professionals perspective on radiation exposure and its associated risk in radiological examination
2023 Dr Suresh Sukumar
7474/2023-CO/L