Dr. Tejas Prajapati won Young Academician Award
in the field of Physiology

BY SCIENTIFIC LAURELS Dr NDDesai faculty of medical science and research, Dharamsinh Desai university INDIA

| Dr NDDesai faculty of medical science and research, Dharamsinh Desai university | INDIA

Dr. Tejas Prajapati is an accomplished medical academician currently serving as an Associate Professor at NDDFMSR, Nadiad, a position he has held since 8 December 2023. Throughout his academic journey, he has built strong expertise in cardiovascular physiology, hypertension research, and public health foundations. His academic output includes 14 scientific publications, reflecting steady contributions to his field.
He has actively participated in professional development activities, having attended 19 conferences, workshops, CMEs, and symposiums, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning and scientific engagement.

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Prajapati has been recognized nationally for his academic promise and scientific contributions:

  1. “Dr. Ketan Desai Yuva Leader Award” – Indian Medical Association (IMA), HQ Delhi, 2021.

  2. Best Poster Presentation Award – Dr. R. B. Singh, Dr. S. S. Rastogi & Dr. S. P. Verma Award at 31st BPCON 2021, the annual conference of the Indian Society of Hypertension, Delhi.

These accolades reflect his growing influence in cardiovascular research and medical education.

Research Interests & Current Projects

Dr. Prajapati’s ongoing research primarily focuses on hypertension, cardiovascular physiology, and early identification of high-risk individuals. His currently active research studies include:

  1. Association of Heart Rate Variability with Blood Pressure Reactivity using the handgrip exercise test in hypertensive Indian adults.

  2. Assessment of High-Risk Behaviors among college-going adolescents and young adults with special emphasis on pre-hypertension and hypertension.

  3. Blood Pressure Reactivity to Steady Exercise Stress Test in normotensive younger adults with a family history of hypertension.

His work aims to improve early detection and preventive strategies for cardiovascular risk.

Professional Contributions

Dr. Prajapati has consistently engaged with national scientific platforms, contributing papers, posters, and discussions in the field of hypertension research. His active academic involvement showcases both leadership and commitment to advancing medical science.

Eligibility for Young Academician Award 

Based on his profile, Dr. Tejas Prajapati is strongly eligible for the Young Academician Award (Scientific Laurels).
His eligibility is supported by:

  • Significant research output (14 publications).

  • National recognition through prestigious awards (IMA Yuva Leader Award, Poster Award at BPCON).

  • Active and ongoing cardiovascular research projects.

  • Regular engagement with scientific conferences and CME activities.

  • Demonstrated leadership potential in academia and research.

These achievements align well with the typical criteria for young academician recognitions—research productivity, innovation, academic excellence, and contribution to scientific knowledge.