In 1998, the Department of Oral Biology was established at AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) under Mangalore University.
The Department of Oral Biology is the first of its kind to be introduced and established in India. Ongoing activities within re-shaped Oral Biology & Genomic Studies (OBGS)
MSc and PhD in Oral Biology & Genomic Studies.
Most of the PhD projects are designed to investigate specific objectives related to the prevention and control of oral and head-neck cancer.
Fluoride & Health: Special focus for interventions at Pavagada, a taluk of Tumkur District, where Fluorosis has been on High Alert. Nitte University allotted a start-up fund to proceed with treatment in collaboration with integrated rural health services run by Sri Ramakrishna Sevashrama of Pavagada, Tumkur.
Product and Device Development Unit: Another important division of the Department is product and device development. Here, fortified artificial saliva, Fluoride mouthwash, and Fluoride varnish are freshly prepared for controlled supply.
The Department regularly organizes programs for continuous professional development and translational workshop-seminars, where a number of working-group meetings have been carried out.
Dr. Padmaraj Hegde
- Designation Professor & Head
- Email jkshim@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 1996-12-19
- Graduation:B.E in E&C from NIE, Mysore, India, 1986 -(FCD)
- Post-Graduation:M.Tech in CSE from MIT, Manipal, India, 1990-(FCD)
- Ph.D in CSE from University of Mysore, India, 2002
- Area of Research:CAD for VLSI - Topic: Design of Algorithms for optimum area utilization in VLSI ASICS
- Lecturer In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 6 Years
- Reader In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 3 Years
- Professor In NMAMIT for 7 Years
- Professor & Head Of Department of CSE and Dean(Academics) for 9 Years
- Professor From 2012-Till Date In NMAMIT
- Algorithm design for VLSI CAD, Multi core architecture and Program
- Optimization, Ad-hoc Networks, E-learning, Advanced Microprocessors
- Management responsibilities as Head of the Department of CSE
- Examiner for V.T.University Belagavi, Mangalore, Bangalore, Kuvempu, Kannur and Goa Universities
- Life Member of ISTE (LM816 )
- Senior Member of IEEE (01492834)
- Senior Member of CSI (F8000642)
- Fellow of IE(India)
- Logic Design
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Finite Automata & formal Languages
- Computer Organization & Architecture
- Systems Programming
- RDBMS
- Microprocessors & Peripherals
- Principles of Programming Languages
- Compiler Design,
- Computer Graphics
- VLSI Design
- C# Programming & .NET Concepts
- Embedded and Real Time Systems
- Cryptography and Network Security
- MIS
- CAD for VLSI
- System simulation and Modelling.
Conference/Journal publications
- Developed "Computer Graphics Laboratory" at Manipal Institute Technology, Manipal, India in March 1988
- Reviewer for the Proceedings of IEEE Conference on "VLSI Design" since 2002.
- Chair of Programme Committee, National Conference on "Distributed Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte India, 2004
- Coordinator for FIVE ISTE sponsored Short Term Training Programs
- Set up "Data Mining Laboratory" at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte during January 2006
- Chair of Organizing Committee , National Conference on "Ubiquitous & Pervasive Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte, India, 24-25 January 2007
- So far, guided 42 BE level projects and 17 M.Tech. level projects
- President of Rotary Club of Nitte during 2006-07
- Consultant for a Patent Search organization :EntellectLLP.com
- Applied for an Indian Patent, based on research work (application no.: 428/CHE/2008)
- Applied for US Provisional Patent in April 2010 for the research work on "New Architecture for Network on chip (NoC) systems" (Application Number:61/395,480 dated 14/5/2010)
- Received AICTE travel grant for attending the conference at Shanghai, China
- Was Chairman of BOE (Board of Examination)-Computer Science at Mangalore University during 1997-98. Was member of BOE-Computer Science of Visvesvaraya Technological University ,Belgaum during 2004-05.
- BOS and BOE Chairman of NMAMIT Nitte for Computer Science UG and PG programs under Autonomous Scheme.
- Board of Studies member of Computer Science at MIT, ManipalUniversity, NMIT Bangalore, SDMCE Dharwad, BVBCE Hubli, Bangalore, Dr.AIT Bangalore and St.Aloysius College Mangalore during 2007-08
- Governing Council Member of St.John Engg. College Bangalore, Academic Council Member of Dr.AIT Bangalore from 2013.
- President of Hockey India Udupi from July 2014
- Program Chair of 2016 IEEE Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER) Conference, 13-14 August 2016, NITK, Surathkal
Dr. Shanawaz, faculty in Oral Biology and Genomic Studies, is involved in bone research, image analysis, and evidence-based practice, incorporating the concept of minimally invasive dentistry. He is now pursuing regenerative tissue research on bone and tooth
Achievements
- Certificate Course in Advanced General Dental Practices -- jointly offered by Nara Medical University, Japan, and Nitte
- Extended / Extra-mural programs at home and abroad
- Off-campus training and educational programs at home and abroad.
- Indian Academy of Oral Biology (AOB - Registered Charity as per the Society Registration Act, Govt of Karnataka)
- The Department is privileged to host an office of the Indian Academy of Oral Biology (IAOB), a non-profit voluntary organization which aims not only to look after the professional interests, but also to supplement and complement oral biological research activities of the department
DR SHAHNAWAZ KHIJMATGAR
- Designation Lecturer
- Email khijmatgar@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. +91-824-2204963
- Joining date
Bachelors of Dental Surgery (B.D.S) India
Masters of Science (MSc) Oral Biology London UK
Clinical Research UK- Harvard Medical School
Masters of Science (MSc) Oral Biology London UK
Clinical Research UK- Harvard Medical School
Biomaterials, Clinical Research, Basic Science Research, Regenerative Medicine and Dentistry, Oral, Dental and Craniofacial Research, Hard and Soft tissue Research, Translational Research, Epidemiology, Public Health
- Khijmatgar S, Reddy U, John S, Bandennavar A, Souza TD. Is there Evidence for Novamin application in Remineralization: A Systematic Review. Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research. 2020 Jan 22.rn
- rnHussain T, Khijmatgar S, Wong F. The effect of dental operatory light on the flow and penetration of fissure sealant. Faculty Dental Journal. 2017 Sep 25;8(4):150-4.rn
- rnChowdhury C, Khijmatgar S, Kumari DP, Chowdhury A, Grootveld M, Hegde C, Lynch E. Fluoride in fish flesh, fish bone and regular diet in south-coastal area of Karnataka state of India. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2018 Jul 1;29(4):414.rn
- rnChowdhury CR, Shahnawaz K, Kumari P D, Chowdhury A, Gootveld M, Lynch E. Highly acidic pH values of carbonated sweet drinks, fruit juices, mineral waters and unregulated fluoride levels in oral care products and drinks in India: a public health concern. Perspectives in public health. 2018 Jul 1:1757913918787218.rn
- rnKumari PD, Khijmatgar S, Chowdhury A, Lynch E, Chowdhury CR. Factors influencing fluoride release in atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) materials: A review. Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research. 2019 Jun 27.
rnOral Biology, Clinical Research, Statistics, Dental Subjects, Regeneration, Hard and Soft tissue regeneration, Biomaterials, Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis, Evidence Based Medicine and Dentistry.rnrn
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