Dr. Anurag Luharia is an accomplished Medical Physicist, Radiological Safety Professional, Academician, Researcher, and Mentor with more than 20 years of professional experience in medical radiation sciences, medical physics, radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, radiation safety, teaching, and research. He has developed expertise in advanced radiation oncology technologies, treatment planning, medical imaging, radiological protection, and quality assurance.

He has been serving as Head, Medical Physicist & Radiological Safety / Consultant Medical Physicist & Radiological Safety Officer at DMIHER Sawangi, Wardha, since November 2020. He is also a Subject Matter Expert for Adani Healthcare. Previously, he led the medical physics and radiological safety functions at HCG NCHRI Cancer Centre, Nagpur, and was associated with reputed institutions including Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune; Bangalore Institute of Oncology/HCG CyberKnife Centre; Kasturba Medical College, Manipal; and Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital, Delhi.

Academic & Teaching Contributions

Dr. Luharia has made significant contributions to higher education and professional training in Radiotherapy Technology, Biomedical Sciences, Biophysics, Medical Imaging Technology, and Nuclear Medicine Technology. He is serving as course coordinator and mentor for multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and contributes to student training, research supervision, examinations, and academic development.

He is a Ph.D. supervisor for Medical Imaging and Radiophysics, a member of research advisory committees, and has guided postgraduate students in Medical Imaging Technology and Medical Physics. He has also delivered guest lectures at universities and professional forums and has served as an external examiner.

His excellence in teaching was recognized with the Best Teacher Award 2025.

Academic Publications & Books

Dr. Luharia has demonstrated an extensive commitment to academic scholarship through the publication of 25 books, covering subjects such as:

• Radio Imaging Physics
• Handbook of USG Physics
• Physics of Nuclear Medicine
• Fundamentals of MRI
• Handbook of Biomedical Sciences
• Hospital Administration
• Radiation Biology
• Radiotherapy Technology
• Medical Imaging
• AI in Diagnostic Radiology
• Radiodiagnosis in the Era of AI
• Artifacts in Medical Imaging
• Orthopedic Radiological Imaging and Radiation Protection

Several of these books are identified as SCOPUS-related academic publications, demonstrating his contribution to multidisciplinary medical and allied-health education.

Research & Scholarly Contributions

Dr. Luharia has an extensive research and scholarly portfolio, with more than 100 publications spanning medical radiation physics, radiotherapy, diagnostic imaging, radiation protection, artificial intelligence in healthcare, biomedical sciences, medical education, and healthcare management. His listed scholarly output includes numerous research and review publications, case reports, systematic reviews, conference presentations, and academic contributions.

His research interests have evolved alongside technological advances, particularly in AI-enabled medical imaging, radiation dose optimization, treatment planning, image quality, radiological safety, radiotherapy technology, and interdisciplinary healthcare applications.

He has 10 registered copyrights and 5 patents applied for.

Innovation & Research Projects

A major strength of Dr. Luharia's academic profile is his emphasis on practical innovation. He has contributed to projects including:

• Indigenous Blood Irradiation Chamber for blood irradiation using high-energy X-rays.
• Indigenous Supine Breast Board for breast irradiation in radiotherapy.
• Development and implementation of a comprehensive radiation-facility audit programme covering therapy and diagnostic facilities.
• In-house design of supine and prone breast boards, knee rests, hip rests, and foot rests for cancer patients.
• Development of a PTV Margin Calculator Software Programme using Visual Basic.
• Development of a UV Disinfection Box.

These initiatives demonstrate his ability to combine medical physics knowledge with practical solutions for patient care, radiation safety, and treatment delivery.

Professional Expertise

Dr. Luharia has extensive hands-on experience with advanced treatment planning systems and radiation-generating equipment, including platforms from Varian, Elekta, Siemens, Philips, RaySearch, and others.

His professional training includes advanced courses in:

• TrueBeam Physics and Administration
• IMRT
• IGRT
• RapidArc
• Image-Guided Radiotherapy
• Portal Dosimetry
• Respiratory-Motion Management
• OIS Administration
• Radiation Oncology Technologies

He has also participated in an IAEA and AERB/BARC Postal Dose Quality Audit, achieving a reported 97–99% passing rate, demonstrating his commitment to radiation safety and quality assurance.

Professional Recognition & Leadership

Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Luharia has contributed to the professional community as a jury member/judge for innovation-related activities, guest lecturer, chief guest, mentor, research supervisor, and academic coordinator.

His participation in national and international professional programmes has helped strengthen knowledge exchange in medical physics and radiation oncology.

Academic Leadership & Mentorship

His career reflects substantial leadership in academic programme coordination, research mentorship, student supervision, curriculum-related activities, and professional training.

Supervising Ph.D. scholars and guiding postgraduate students across medical imaging and radiotherapy technology highlights his sustained contribution to developing the next generation of healthcare professionals and researchers.

Eligibility for Most Promising Academician Award

Dr. Anurag Luharia is eligible for the Most Promising Academician / Scientist Award in Scientific Laurels based on his extensive and multidisciplinary academic contributions.

His candidature is supported by:

• More than 20 years of professional experience
• Leadership in medical physics and radiological safety
• Publication of 25 academic books
• More than 100 scholarly publications
• Supervision of more than 20 Ph.D. scholars
• Postgraduate student mentorship
• Course coordination across multiple programmes
• Multiple innovative research projects
• Extensive professional training
• Numerous guest lectures and academic engagements
• Recognition with the Best Teacher Award 2025
• 10 registered copyrights
• 5 patents applied for
• Strong expertise in radiotherapy, medical imaging, radiation protection, and AI-enabled healthcare

His combination of academic leadership, teaching excellence, research productivity, innovation, mentorship, and clinical-technical expertise demonstrates a strong and sustained contribution to higher education and medical physics.

His efforts in developing indigenous radiotherapy accessories, radiation-facility audit systems, educational resources, and technology-oriented academic programmes further strengthen his profile as a Most Promising Academician and Scientist.