Dr. Saurabh Kumar

Dr. Saurabh Kumar is serving as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Neurology & Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy at the School of Physiotherapy, SGT University. He holds an MPT in Neurology and a PhD in Physiotherapy (Neurology), with more than 14 years of experience in academics and clinical practice. He completed his undergraduate studies at West Bengal University of Health Sciences and pursued his postgraduate degree in Neuro-Physiotherapy from Punjabi University. He later earned his PhD from SGT University, reflecting his dedication to academic and professional excellence.
Dr. Kumar has consistently focused on advancing his expertise through specialized certifications, including Basic Management of Cerebral Palsy and Applied Manual Physiotherapy. His professional journey highlights a strong commitment to teaching, research, and clinical innovation.
As an active academician, he has organized numerous workshops, seminars, and academic programs while mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy students in research and project work. He has successfully supervised several master’s dissertations, contributing significantly to the development of future physiotherapy professionals. Dr. Kumar has authored 52 research publications in reputed national and international journals, including journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. In addition, he has actively participated in and presented scientific papers at various national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops. His contributions to the profession have earned him five national and international awards.
One of his notable achievements includes the development and copyright of a protocol for the Physiotherapeutic Management of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, demonstrating his dedication to evidence-based clinical practice and innovation in neuro-rehabilitation.