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a.luke@ajman.ac.ae
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Alexander M . J. Luke

Dr Alexander Maniangat Luke has completed his Bachelor's degree from Bangalore University followed by a Masters degree in Oral Medicine and Radiology from Rajiv Gandhi University. Furthermore he went on to pursue fellowships in Laser Dentistry from Italy and USA. He was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow(FDS RCPS) in 2021. He has an experience of over 20 years in academics as well as clinical practice. In addition, he has 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, Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology and the Asian Academy of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Radiology; where he presently is serving as a Regional Director. He joined Ajman University, College of Dentistry, Ajman in the January, 2010. He currently hold the rank of Assistant Professor and also serves as the Radiation Protection Officer at Ajman University, College of Dentistry. He is an active member of various committees at Ajman University.

Education
  • Fellowship in Dental Surgery from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow (UK) 2021
  • Fellowship in Laser dentistry ( F L D )- University of Genova, Italy. 2015
  • Fellowship in Laser dentistry ( F L D )- Academy of Laser dentistry, U S A, 2015
  • Masters 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 till date
  • Senior Lecturer , Surgical Sciences Ajman University, College of Dentistry, U A E . January 2010 to August 2016
  • Professor, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Amrita School of Dentistry, Cochin, Kerala, India . April 2009 to January 2010 .
  • Associate Professor, Oral Medicine and Radiology ,Amrita School of Dentistry, Cochin, Kerala, India. October 2007 to April 2009
  • Associate Professor, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpet, Coorg, Karnataka, April 2007 to September 2007 .
  • Reader , Oral Medicine and Radiology, Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpet, Coorg, Karnataka . May 2005 to April 2007.
  • Reader, Oral Medicine and Radiology, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka , India. May 2004 to April 2005
  • Assistant Professor, Oral Medicine and Radiology ,Amrita College of Dentistry, Cochin, Kerala, India . January 2003 to April 2004
  • Senior Lecturer, Oral Medicine and Radiology, U.P Dental College & Research Centre, Lucknow, U.P., India , April 2001 to 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
  • 3 D Imaging in maxillofacial radiology
  • Laser dentistry
  • Diagnosis in Orofacial pain.
  • Diagnosis in Orofacial pain.
  • Diagnosis in Oral and dental pathologies.
  • Diagnosis in Temporomandibular joint disorders.
  • Stem cells in dentistry
  • AI Enabled Intra-oral Caries Lesion Diagnosis System
  • The in vitro study of antitumor effects of clotrimazole on oral squamous cell carcinoma
  • Evaluation on effect of Epigallocatechin gallate during radiation induced lung EMT: Targeting on epigenetic modifications
  • Effect of amygdalin on oral cancer cell line: An in vitro study
  • Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) knowledge, perceptions, practices and nasal carriage rate among dental health-care professionals-
  • Human dental pulp stem cells- future application in regenerative medicine
  • Genotoxic & cytotoxic effects of exposure on buccal epithelial cells to dental X-rays
  • Effectiveness of bleomycin on oral cancer cell lines –a 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 among Dental professionals towards Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Inited 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 versus Cone Beam Computed Tomography
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • INTERNAL RESEARCH GRANT FROM AJMAN UNIVERSITY 5210547 2018-A-DN-01 Genotoxic & cytotoxic effects of exposure on buccal epithelial cells to dental X-rays
  • INTERNAL RESEARCH GRANT FROM AJMAN UNIVERSITY 5210548 2018-A-DN-02 Human dental pulp stem cells- future application 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 Award for Teaching 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 on effect of Epigallocatechin gallate during radiation induced lung EMT: Targeting on 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 health-care professionals- Co PI
  • Awarded Research Travel award
  • Awarded Grant - Effectiveness of bleomycin on oral cancer cell lines –a in vitro study – Co investigator
  • Awarded Grant - “Effect of Ocimum Sanctum on Oral cancer Cell Line- An In vitro study - Principal Investigator