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Alexander M . J. Luke

Dr. Alexander Maniangat Luke completed his Bachelor's degree from Bangalore University, followed by a Master's degree in Oral Medicine and Radiology from Rajiv Gandhi University. He then pursued fellowships in Laser Dentistry from Italy and the USA. In 2021, he was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FDS RCPS). With over 20 years of experience in both academics and clinical practice, he has a keen interest in research and has many publications contributing to his field of expertise. He is a member of the International Association of DentoMaxilloFacial Radiology, the Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, and the Asian Academy of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Radiology, where he currently serves as a Regional Director. He joined Ajman University, College of Dentistry, in January 2010. He currently holds the rank of Assistant Professor and also serves as the Radiation Protection Officer at Ajman University, College of Dentistry. Additionally, he is an active member of various committees at Ajman University.

Education
  • Fellowship in Dental Surgery, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow (UK), 2021.
  • Fellowship in Laser Dentistry (F.L.D.), University of Genoa, Italy, 2015.
  • Fellowship in Laser Dentistry (F.L.D.), Academy of Laser Dentistry, USA, 2015.
  • Master of Dental Surgery (M.D.S.), Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India, 2001.
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.), Bangalore University, India, 1997.
Experience
  • Assistant Professor, Surgical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, UAE, September 2016 – Present.
  • Senior Lecturer, Surgical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, UAE, January 2010 – August 2016.
  • Professor, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Amrita School of Dentistry, Cochin, Kerala, India, April 2009 – January 2010.
  • Associate Professor, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Amrita School of Dentistry, Cochin, Kerala, India, October 2007 – April 2009.
  • Associate Professor, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpet, Coorg, Karnataka, April 2007 – September 2007.
  • Reader, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpet, Coorg, Karnataka, May 2005 – April 2007.
  • Reader, Oral Medicine and Radiology, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India, May 2004 – April 2005.
  • Assistant Professor, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Amrita College of Dentistry, Cochin, Kerala, India, January 2003 – April 2004.
  • Senior Lecturer, Oral Medicine and Radiology, U.P. Dental College & Research Centre, Lucknow, U.P., India, April 2001 – December 2002.
Teaching Area
  • Oral Radiology 1 and 2.
  • Treatment Planning and Seminars 2
  • Oral Medicine clinic
  • Hospital Dentistry
Research
  • Practice of Radiology in Dentistry
  • 3D Imaging in Maxillofacial Radiology
  • Laser Dentistry
  • Diagnosis of Orofacial Pain
  • Diagnosis of Oral and Dental Pathologies
  • Diagnosis of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
  • Stem Cells in Dentistry
  • AI-Enabled Intraoral Caries Lesion Diagnosis System
  • In Vitro Study of the Antitumor Effects of Clotrimazole on Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Evaluation of the Effect of Epigallocatechin Gallate on Radiation-Induced Lung EMT: Targeting Epigenetic Modifications
  • Effect of Amygdalin on an Oral Cancer Cell Line: An In Vitro Study
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA): Knowledge, Perceptions, Practices, and Nasal Carriage Rate Among Dental Healthcare Professionals
  • Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells: Future Applications in Regenerative Medicine
  • Genotoxic and Cytotoxic Effects of Exposure to Dental X-rays on Buccal Epithelial Cells
  • Effectiveness of Bleomycin on Oral Cancer Cell Lines: An In Vitro Study
  • Effect of Ocimum Sanctum on Oral Cancer Cell Line: An In Vitro Study
  • AI-Enabled Automated Mandibular Canal Detection System
  • Synthesis, Characterization, and In Vitro Anti-Cancer Evaluation of Hesperetin-Loaded Nanoparticles in Human Oral Carcinoma (KB) Cells
  • Investigating the Effect of Vitamin D on Human Chondrocytes Differentiated from Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • Dental Radiographs: Are They Justified?
  • Current Trends and Updates in Dentistry
  • Radiation Protection Educational Program
  • Awareness and Knowledge of Dental Professionals Toward Cone Beam Computed Tomography in the United Arab Emirates
  • Prevalence of Dental Anomalies in Ajman, United Arab Emirates
  • Back to Basics in Dentistry
  • Effect of Bleomycin on Oral Leukoplakia Cell Line: An In Vitro Study
  • Comparison of Diagnostic Accuracy of Radiographic Markers in Panoramic Images vs. Cone Beam Computed Tomography
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Internal Research Grant from Ajman University 5210547 2018-A-DN-01: Genotoxic and Cytotoxic Effects of Exposure to Dental X-rays on Buccal Epithelial Cells
  • Internal Research Grant from Ajman University 5210548 2018-A-DN-02: Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells – Future Applications in Regenerative Medicine
  • Member, International Academy of Dento-Maxillo-Facial Radiology
  • Member – Asian Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
  • Member – Academy of Laser Dentistry
  • Member – Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
  • Member – Dental Implantologist Society of Kerala
  • Member – Indian Dental Association
  • Research Travel Grant Received from Ajman University (RTG-201819-A-DN-01)
  • Internal Research Grant from Ajman University, D-F-H-19-09-19: Effect of Ocimum Sanctum on Oral Cancer Cell Line – An In Vitro Study
  • Awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award by Ajman University
  • Research Travel Grant Received from Ajman University (RTG-2018/19-A-DN-02)
  • Awarded Grant – AI-Enabled Intra-Oral Caries Lesion Diagnosis System – Principal Investigator
  • Awarded Grant – The In Vitro Study of Antitumor Effects of Clotrimazole on Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma – Principal Investigator
  • Awarded Grant – Evaluation of the Effect of Epigallocatechin Gallate During Radiation-Induced Lung EMT: Targeting Epigenetic Modifications – Co-PI
  • Awarded Grant – Effect of Amygdalin on Oral Cancer Cell Line: An In Vitro Study – Principal Investigator
  • Awarded Grant – Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Knowledge, Perceptions, Practices, and Nasal Carriage Rate Among Dental Healthcare Professionals – Co-PI
  • Awarded Research Travel Award
  • Awarded Grant – Effectiveness of Bleomycin on Oral Cancer Cell Lines: An In Vitro Study – Co-Investigator
  • Awarded Grant – Effect of Ocimum Sanctum on Oral Cancer Cell Line: An In Vitro Study – Principal Investigator