Prof. Dinesh Krishnamurthy is a distinguished Professor of Anaesthesiology with over three decades of academic and clinical excellence. He has been serving as a Professor since 19 May 2010 and possesses 32 years of undergraduate teaching experience and 26 years of postgraduate teaching experience in Anaesthesiology. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional commitment to medical education, patient care, and the advancement of anaesthesia practices.

Teaching, Research & Academic Contributions

Prof. Dinesh Krishnamurthy has made significant contributions to anaesthesiology education through dedicated mentorship of undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has published 83 research papers in reputed national and international indexed journals, reflecting his active involvement in academic research. His areas of expertise include Ultrasound-Guided (USG) Nerve Blocks, Paediatric Anaesthesia, and procedural skills training. He remains actively engaged in clinical anaesthesia practice while imparting advanced procedural training to postgraduate residents.

Leadership & Professional Service

A respected academic leader, Prof. Dinesh Krishnamurthy has played a pivotal role in organizing several continuing medical education (CME) programmes and professional workshops. As Joint Secretary, he successfully organized the 25th Silver Jubilee Annual Anaesthesiology State CME Conference (2010) at SDUMC, Kolar. He also chaired scientific sessions at the International SAARC Anaesthesiology Conference (2013–2014) held in Bengaluru, demonstrating his recognition within the professional community.

Awards & Recognitions

Prof. Dinesh Krishnamurthy has received several prestigious recognitions for his outstanding contributions to healthcare and education, including:

• Distinguished Service Award (2016) from Astagrama Association for dedicated healthcare services to poor and needy communities around Kolar.
• Meritorious Award (2021) for exemplary services rendered to COVID-19 ICU patients during the pandemic at R.L. Jalappa Hospital & Research Centre.
• Best Department Award (2016) received as Head of the Department of Anaesthesiology from the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor of SDUAHER.

Clinical Expertise & Areas of Interest

His major clinical interests include:

• Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anaesthesia (USG Nerve Blocks)
• Paediatric Anaesthesia
• Perioperative patient care
• Teaching procedural skills in anaesthesia
• Undergraduate and postgraduate medical education

He continues to provide anaesthesia services in operation theatres while maintaining a strong focus on academic excellence and clinical training.

Eligibility for the Excellent Professor Award

Based on his distinguished academic career, extensive teaching experience, strong research record, leadership in professional education, clinical excellence, and numerous institutional and professional recognitions, Prof. Dinesh Krishnamurthy is highly eligible for the Excellent Professor Award under the Scientific Laurels.

His qualifications are supported by:

• Over 32 years of UG and 26 years of PG teaching experience.
• 83 publications in indexed national and international journals.
• Proven excellence in mentoring medical students and postgraduate trainees.
• Leadership in organizing national scientific conferences, CMEs, and workshops.
• Distinguished awards recognizing excellence in clinical service, departmental leadership, and COVID-19 patient care.
• Continued commitment to advancing anaesthesiology through education, research, and patient-centered clinical practice.

His sustained contributions to medical education, research, academic leadership, and healthcare make him a deserving recipient of the Scientific Laurels – Excellent Professor Award.