Dr. Sumit Singh Phukela
Dean & Professor
MDS
Dr. Sumit Singh Phukela is presently serving as the Dean, Faculty of Dental Sciences at S.G.T. University, Gurugram, with an extensive academic experience of 19 years and 2 months to date. He completed his Master of Dental Surgery (M.D.S.) in Prosthodontics from the College of Dental Surgery, Davangere, affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka, and obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) from the College of Dental Surgery, MAHE University. A prolific academician and researcher, Dr. Phukela has authored over 100 research publications, 10 books, and holds 6 patents to his credit. He has conducted more than 20 pre-convention courses and has presented over 30 scientific papers and posters at various national and international conferences. Recently, he served as the Organizing Co-Chairman of the 27th IPS National PG Convention, held at the Faculty of Dental Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram, from 11th to 13th April 2025. Throughout his academic career, he has also organized more than 100 seminars, workshops, and conferences.
Professional Memberships
- Member, Indian Dental Association (MIDA)
- Member, Indian Prosthodontic Society (MIPS)
- Fellow, Academy of General Education (FAGE)
Awards and Recognitions
- Most Ambitious Researcher Award, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India – March 2025
- Award for Innovative Project, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India – 19 February 2025
- Awards for Startup Projects in Panipat and Bhopal
- Dental Innovation Award, Indian Dental Association – 25 March 2022
- Outstanding Scientist Award – July 2022
- Chancellor’s Award – 2017
Research Grants Received
- DSIR-PRISM Scheme – 2022
- Government of Punjab – 2024
- NIDHI-PRAYAS Scheme – 2024
- Ministry of Education, Government of India – 2025–2026
Teaching Interests
- Implantology
- Full mouth rehabilitation
- Esthetic dentistry
Research Interests
- Implantology
- Full mouth rehabilitation
- Esthetic dentistry
