Nirmal Kumar Mohakud

Prof. Dr. Nirmal Kumar Mohakud

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (Deemed to be University)
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Biography

Dr. Mohakud is a premier Clinician-Scientist whose work bridges the gap between bedside pediatric care and high-level laboratory research. He is one of the few pediatricians in India with a PhD in Infection Biology, which has fueled his internationally acclaimed research. Global Publication Record: His research is featured in world-leading journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and Nature Medicine (2025). Key Focus Areas: He is an authority on vaccinology (notably the Rotavac vaccine impact), neonatal sepsis, and AI-driven diagnostics, such as using quantitative metabolomics for HIE diagnosis. Life Support Training: He leads state-wide training modules for postgraduates in Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Life Support (ALS). Emergency Transport: He served as a National Trainer for the Transport of Sick Kids (TASK) module, ensuring safer critical care transfers for infants across the East Zone of India. Atul Samal Gold Medal: For excellence in the field of Pediatrics. Purvanchal Pioneer Award: Recognizing his pioneering contributions to child healthcare in Eastern India. Editor-in-Chief: Leads the Journal of Integrative Medicine and Research (JIMR) [https://journals.lww.com/imed/Pages/default.aspx]. He has >150 publications in international journals and 5 book chapters.

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