Dr. Sumit Singh Phukela is a distinguished academician, clinician, and innovator in the field of Prosthodontics, currently serving as Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, and Dean at S.G.T. Dental College and Hospital, S.G.T. University. With an academic and professional experience of over 19 years, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening dental education, research culture, and institutional leadership.

Teaching, Leadership & Academic Contributions

As a senior faculty member and academic administrator, Dr. Phukela has made sustained contributions to teaching, curriculum development, and academic governance. He has actively participated in 97 national and international conferences, CDEs, and webinars, delivered 21 paper presentations, and successfully organized 40 academic conferences, workshops, and scientific events, significantly contributing to professional capacity building.

Research, Publications & Scholarly Output

Dr. Phukela has an impressive research portfolio with 87 scientific publications in reputed journals and 8 scholarly contributions including book chapters, reports, and general academic articles. His work bridges clinical dentistry, innovation, assistive technology, and interdisciplinary healthcare solutions, demonstrating translational research impact.

Innovation, Patents & Funded Research

A strong proponent of applied research and innovation, Dr. Phukela holds six published patents, addressing real-world healthcare and assistive technology challenges, including mobility aids, medical devices, biomedical waste management, and secured medicine dispensing systems.

He has successfully secured multiple extramural government-funded research grants from premier agencies such as DSIR, DST, CSIR-CSIO, Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of Education (YUKTI), and Government of Punjab, including projects on:

• Smart & voice-controlled wheelchairs

• Assistive mobility systems

• Automated medicine dispensing machines

These grants underscore his credibility as a nationally recognized innovator and researcher.

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Phukela’s excellence has been recognized through numerous prestigious awards, including:

• Most Ambitious Researcher Award (2025) – Approved by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India

• Award for Innovation (2025) – DSIR, Government of India

• Award for Meritorious Service for Academic Excellence (2025) – SGT University

• Outstanding Scientist Award (2022)

• Chancellor’s Award (2017)

• Multiple national-level innovation and entrepreneurship awards

These honors reflect sustained excellence in research, innovation, and academic leadership.

Professional Memberships

• Member, Indian Dental Association (IDA)

• Member, Indian Prosthodontic Society (IPS)

• Fellow, Academy of General Education (FAGE)

Eligibility for Iconic Researcher Award 

Dr. Sumit Singh Phukela is eminently eligible for the Iconic Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels due to his outstanding research productivity, high-impact innovations, multiple government-funded projects, patented technologies, and consistent national recognition. His work demonstrates a rare integration of clinical expertise, translational research, societal relevance, and academic leadership, making him a true role model and an iconic contributor to scientific and technological advancement in healthcare.