Dr. Sowmya Vishnurao is a distinguished Professor at the Institute of Dental Sciences, Bareilly International University, Bareilly, India, with over 11 years of postgraduate teaching experience since September 2013. Her academic service spans across teaching, research, scientific mentorship, editorial work, and examiner responsibilities at multiple prestigious universities including RUHS Jaipur, TMU Moradabad, and PAHER Udaipur.

Significant Achievements

• Delivered guest lectures nationally and internationally, including Dubai and various Indian conferences.

• Winner of multiple prestigious awards including:

  • Best Scientist Award – International Conference, Pondicherry, 2023.

  • Best Researcher Award – Dental and Oral Health Research Conference, 2024.

  • Multiple Best Reviewer & Editor Awards, including from JIAOMR and other national journals (2023–2024).

• Received First Prizes for scientific paper and e-paper presentations on advanced diagnostic and forensic dental topics.

Notable Contributions

• Scientific Publications: Authored a total of 71 publications, including 21 PubMed-indexed articles, 19 reviews, and 24 case reports. Authored 10 e-books.

• Scientific Presentations: Delivered over 15 oral and poster presentations across international and national platforms on subjects like forensic odontology, CBCT-based gender determination, oral submucous fibrosis, and advanced diagnostic imaging.

• Chairperson for scientific sessions in major national conferences such as the IAOMR and Forensic Odontology events.

• Workshop Organizer & Host: Coordinated multiple CDE programs and workshops on CBCT, systemic diseases, medico-legal issues, etc.

• Active Participation: Attended and contributed to over 30 workshops, webinars, and training programs including NEP orientation and disaster victim identification.

Scientific Memberships

• Life Member of:

  • Indian Association of Oral Medicine and Radiologists (IAOMR)

  • Indian Association of Forensic Odontology (IAFO)

• Member of the Indian Dental Association and Karnataka State Dental Council.

Academic Metrics

• Citation Count: 563

• h-index: 11

• i10-index: 13

• Research Interest Score: 301.2

Eligibility for Outstanding Researcher Award

Dr. Sowmya Vishnurao’s prolific research output, award-winning academic contributions, leadership in scientific sessions, and editorial excellence establish her as a highly deserving recipient of the Outstanding Researcher Award in the Scientific Laurels category.