Ajay Prakash Pasupulla

Dr. Ajay Prakash
Born	Vijayawada, India
Nationality	Indian
Alma mater	Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Occupation	Researcher, Academic, Clinician
Known for	Contributions in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Cancer Epidemiology, Genetic Epidemiology, Molecular Biology, DNA Profiling, Immunology
Spouse	[Spouse's name]
Parents	P.S. Rama Murthy (Father), P.S. Uma Rani (Mother)
Relatives	Dr. Sushma Bushan (Stepfather)
Awards	1st Best Scientific Paper Award in Amelogenin Gene, 9th National Conference of Indian Academy of Oral Pathologists (2000) Dr. RM Mathur Best Publication Award in HLADQ€ a Gene Marker for Human Identification (2004) 2nd Best Scientific Paper Award in Chelioscopy, 22nd State IDAAP Dental Conference
Website
https://drajayprakash.net

Dr. Ajay Prakash is an Indian researcher, academic, and clinician widely recognized for his significant contributions to the fields of oral and maxillofacial pathology, cancer epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, molecular biology, DNA profiling, and immunology. Born in Vijayawada, India, his early life was shaped by his father, P.S. Rama Murthy, a government police officer, and his mother, P.S. Uma Rani, a homemaker married to Dr. Sushma Bushan, a dentist and nutritionist.

Early Life and Education

Dr. Ajay Prakash conducted groundbreaking research under the guidance of Professor Anjali A. Karande at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, India. His research focused on P53 expression in head and neck cancer, with a particular emphasis on biochemistry. Additionally, he explored DNA fingerprinting in human dental pulp under the supervision of Dr. GV Rao at the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD). This involved utilizing techniques such as PCR and SSCP, investigating amelogenin gene expressions, and exploring HLA DQ a gene expressions with applications in molecular biology.

Career

In 2001, Dr. Ajay Prakash embarked on his academic career as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dentistry, Division of Oral Pathology/Microbiology at K.G.F University of Dental Sciences, affiliated with Bangalore University. Subsequently, he held the position of Reader at Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Narketpally, affiliated with Dr. Y.S.R. Medical University, Vijayawada, India, within the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.

During his tenure, Dr. Prakash conducted research on the forensic effects of heat on extracted teeth and performed a comparative immunohistochemical analysis of Langerhans cells in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas.

Dr. Ajay Prakash has received various prestigious awards, including the 1st Best Scientific Paper Award in Amelogenin Gene at the 9th National Conference of Indian Academy of Oral Pathologists in December 2000. He also received the Dr. RM Mathur Best Publication Award in HLADQ€ a Gene Marker for Human Identification in Vol VIII, Issue-1, 2004, and the 2nd Best Scientific Paper Award in Chelioscopy at the 22nd State IDAAP Dental Conference.

List of Books Published

2022: Human Anatomy and Physiology

• ISBN-10: 9395936983
• ISBN-13: 978-9395936989

2023: Fundamentals of Research Methodology

• ISBN: 978-8196284244

2023: Revolutions in Artificial Intelligence

• ISBN: 9789355158802

2023: Research Methodology

• ISBN: 9788196284244

2023: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Medical Science

• ISBN: 978-81-19359-12-7

2023: Human Anatomy and Physiology Understanding: A Comprehensive Guide

 - ISBN: 978-81-19359-97-4