| Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth University Dr DY Patil Dental College and Hospital | INDIA

Dr. Abhirami Premarajan is an emerging researcher and second-year postgraduate student specializing in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology. She has developed a growing academic profile through research publications, scientific presentations, book chapters, and patent-based innovations. Her academic interests are centered on advancing diagnostic and molecular approaches in oral healthcare and pathology.

Research Interests

Her major research interests include oral potentially malignant disorders, oral cancer, diagnostic pathology, oral submucous fibrosis, molecular mechanisms of disease, and biomarker-based disease assessment. Her work reflects a strong interest in translating laboratory-based findings into clinically relevant diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

Research Publications & Academic Contributions

Dr. Abhirami has contributed to research published in areas including organ-specific fibrotic biomarkers in patients with oral submucous fibrosis and bibliometric analysis of molecular biology research related to oral submucous fibrosis. She has also contributed a book chapter on unbalanced nutrition and oral health, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach to oral healthcare research.

Patents & Innovation

Her research portfolio includes Indian patent applications, including Patent Application No. 202621008065, reflecting her commitment to research-driven innovation. She has also been involved in another Indian patent application filed in 2026, with the application number awaited. Her participation in innovation-oriented initiatives demonstrates her potential to convert scientific ideas into practical healthcare solutions.

Awards & Academic Achievements

Dr. Abhirami has demonstrated notable academic excellence through several competitive achievements. She secured 1st position in Scientific Paper Presentation at the 32nd National Conference of the Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists (IAOMP) in 2025. In 2026, she won 1st Prize in the Novel Hypothesis/Innovation Event at UNMESH: Youth for the SDGs – Ideas to Impact, organized by the Research & Development Cell of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune.

She also secured 1st place in a Quiz Competition at the Pune Dental Show organized by the Indian Dental Association in 2023 and was Second Runner-Up in an E-Poster Competition conducted by the Incubation Cell Committee of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, in 2019.

Research Potential & Impact

With publications, conference distinctions, intellectual-property contributions, and recognition in scientific innovation, Dr. Abhirami is establishing herself as a promising young researcher in oral pathology. Her work on oral potentially malignant disorders and oral cancer has the potential to contribute to improved disease understanding, early diagnosis, and evidence-based oral healthcare.

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award

Dr. Abhirami Premarajan is eligible for the Young Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels. Her eligibility is supported by her active involvement in oral pathology research, peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, patent applications, innovation activities, and competitive academic achievements. Her combination of emerging research expertise, innovative contributions, and demonstrated academic excellence makes her a strong candidate for recognition as a Young Researcher.