Curriculum Vitae

DR. SURENDRA KUMAR ACHARYA

Dental Lecturer
  • Dean Office
    Faculty of Dentistry
  • acharyas

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
    Medical And Health Sciences, Dentistry, Dentistry Practice

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • M.D.S. (ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY), (DENTAL SURGERY)
    All India Institute of Medical Sciences
  • B.D.S, (DENTAL SURGERY)
    B.p. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Project Member
    08 Dec 2025 - 06 Nov 2028 (University Malaya)
  • Appointment as a Research Group Member: DENTAL EDUCATION RESEARCH GROUP (DERG
    08 Dec 2025 - 06 Nov 2028 (University Malaya)
  • Project Member
    08 Dec 2025 - 06 Nov 2028 (University Malaya)
  • BDS Year 3/4
    01 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 (Department)
  • Oral Cancer Clinic
    01 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 (Department)
  • Advanced Oral Biology and Regenerative Research Group (AOBRRG) at the Faculty of Dentistry
    08 Jul 2025 - 01 Mar 2027 (Department of Oro-maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COORDINATOR FOR THE ‘SUPERVISOR TRAINING PROGRAM’ UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA DENTAL EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT (UMDEED), FACULTY OF DENTISTRY, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
    09 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 (University Malaya)
  • Faculty of Dentistry eLearning Committee 2024/2025
    21 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    13 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 2025 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF S.O.R.G, MEMBER
    Since 2026 (International)
  • MEMBER AOCMF, MEMBER
    2025 to 2026 (International)
  • MEMBER ITI, MEMBER
    2024 to 2026 (International)
  • MFDSRCPSG, MEMBER
    2024 to 2026 (International)
  • MEMBER OF NEPALESE ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (International)
  • MEMBER OF SOCIETY OF SURGEONS OF NEPAL, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (International)
  • LIFE MEMBER OF NEPAL DENTAL ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    Since 2021 (International)
  • LIFE MEMBER OF NEPAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    Since 2019 (International)
  • LIFE MEMBER OF ROTARACT CLUB OF DHARAN GHOPA, NEPAL, MEMBER
    Since 2006 (International)
  • MEMBER IAOMS, MEMBER
    2025 to 2025 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Bls Trainer
    2026, Department of Emergency Medicine and FOD, UM,  (University)
  • Organizing Chair and Course Director (first Advanced Tmj Surgical Workshop- Tmj Total Joint Replacement)
    2026, UM Medical Center (UMMC) and Faculty of Dentistry, UM,  (University)
  • Examiner
    2026, Royal College of Surgeons of England,  (International)
  • Country Advisory Board
    2025, ASIAN HEAD AND NECK FOUNDATION,  (International)
  • NMC Master Trainer in Medical Emergencies in Dentistry
    2019, Nepal Medical Council, International
  • Best paper award at the 99th meeting of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
    2017, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, International

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Ngeow, Wei Cheong; Tay, Hui Wen; Sarna, Krishan; Cheah, Chia Wei; Raj, Mary; Acharya, Surendra Kumar; Koo, Zhong Zheng; Wey, Mang Chek (2025). Challenges in Diagnosing the Course of the Lingual Nerve for Clinical Practice and Research, DIAGNOSTICS. 15(13). doi:10.3390/diagnostics15131609
  2. Acharya, Surendra Kumar; Shai, Saptarsi; Choon, Yee Fan; Gunardi, Indrayadi; Hartanto, Firstine Kelsi; Kadir, Kathreena; Roychoudhury, Ajoy; Amtha, Rahmi; Vincent-Chong, Vui King (2024). Cancer Stem Cells in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Narrative Review on Experimental Characteristics and Methodological Challenges, BIOMEDICINES. 12(9). doi:10.3390/biomedicines12092111
Scopus
  1. Acharya S.K., Zainuddin N.I., Choon Y.F., Rai M., Saskianti T., Tilakaratne W.M., Vincent-Chong V.K. (2026). Role of optical imaging in oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders: implications for oral submucous fibrosis, Frontiers in Oral Health. 6. doi:10.3389/froh.2025.1760778
  2. Ngeow W.C., Tay H.W., Sarna K., Cheah C.W., Raj M., Acharya S.K., Koo Z.Z., Wey M.C. (2025). Challenges in Diagnosing the Course of the Lingual Nerve for Clinical Practice and Research, Diagnostics. 15(13). doi:10.3390/diagnostics15131609
Others
  1. Acharya, S. (2025). Navigating Complexity: Precision Assessment Paves the Way for Minimal Intervention in Ludwig's Angina. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 54, 221.
  2. Acharya, S. K., Choon, Y. F., Ghimire, S. K., Bimb, K., Shrestha, A., & Rai, M. (2025). Zygomatic implant, a new beginning in Nepal: A case report and review of literature. Journal of Chitwan Medical College, 15(4), 105-109.
  3. Acharya, S. K., Wong, G. R., Choon, Y. W., Rai, M., Asif, M. K., Fakhra, I., ... & Choon, Y. F. (2025). Unravelling the heterogeneity in oral cancer stem cells–A single-cell computational exploratory study.
  4. Choon, Y., & Acharya, S. (2025). Single cell analysis reveals putative heterogenous cancer stem cells subpopulations in oral squamous cell carcinoma cell lines. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 54, 428-429.
  5. Zygomatic implant, a new beginning in Nepal: A case report and review of literature
  6. Gupta, A., Shrestha, P., Poudyal, S., Kumar, S., Lamichhane, R. S., Acharya, S. K., & Shivhare, P. (2023). Prevalence and distribution of oral mucosal lesions and normal variants among Nepalese population. BioMed Research International, 2023(1), 9375084.
  7. Acharya, S. K. (2023). Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: General Standard Operating Protocol for NABH. Nepalese Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1(1), 38-41.
  8. Acharya, S. K., Guragain, A., Rai, M., Goit, B., Maharjan, S., & Pradhan, S. (2023). Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Tele-Dentistry among Oral-Health Professionals of KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital. Journal of KIST Medical College, 5(10), 33-38.
  9. Rai, M., Dhukhwa, N., Acharya, S. K., Poudel, S., & Acharya, R. L. (2023). Awareness Regarding Cigarette Smoking Among Adult Cigarette Smokers in Bhaktapur, Nepal. Future Health, 1(1), 70-77.
  10. Acharya, G., Shrestha, R., Gupta, A., & Acharya, S. (2022). Pharyngeal airway space in different skeletal malocclusion and facial forms. Journal of Chitwan Medical College, 12(1), 86-90.
  11. Acharya, S. K., Rai, M., & Acharya, R. L. (2022). Assessment of knowledge and practice about COVID-19 among health care workers involving in various aerosol generating procedures. Journal of Chitwan Medical College, 12(3), 61-65.
  12. Acharya S, Roychoudhury A, Yadav R, Soni B, Arora A, Agrawal B. Temporal encephalocele secondary to temporomandibular joint arthroplasty: A rare complication. J KIST Med Coll. 2020;1(2):60–62.
  13. Acharya, S. K., Bhutia, O., Roychoudhury, A., Yadav, R., Arora, A., & Lal, B. (2020). Iatrogenic Displaced Maxillary Third Molar Tooth. Journal of KIST Medical College, 2(2), 84-86.
  14. Acharya, S. K., Rai, M., Acharya, R. L., & Panthee, A. (2020). The “OMFS/Dental Practice Guideline during SARS-COV-2 Pandemic”. Journal of KIST Medical College, 2(4).
  15. Roychoudhury, A., Acharya, S., Bhutia, O., Bhalla, A. S., Manchanda, S., & Pandey, R. M. (2020). Is there a difference in volumetric change and effectiveness comparing pedicled buccal fat pad and abdominal fat when used as interpositional arthroplasty in the treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis?. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 78(7), 1100-1110.
  16. Acharya, S., Joshi, S., & Acharya, S. (2017). Healing complications of dental extraction performed with and without sterile gloves. Journal of Society of Surgeons of Nepal, 20(1), 10-12.
  17. Roychoudhury, A., Acharya, S., Bhutia, O., Bhalla, A. S., Manchanda, S., & Pandey, R. (2017). A cluster randomized controlled clinical trial to evaluate fate and volumetric shrinkage of interposed pedicled buccal pad of fat and abdominal fat in the treatment of TMJ ankylosis. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 75(10), e340-e341.
  18. Lal B, Roychoudhury A, Bhutia O, Yadav R, Arora A. Optimum management of maxillofacial post-traumatic residual deformity by using virtual and stereolithographic 3D model surgical planning. Natl Med J India. 2016;29.
Books
  1. Acharya, S. K., Gupta, A., Deepak, D., Kumar, A., & Kumar, S. (2021). Hematology: Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery Aspects. The Suman Publications & Shri Ashok Solanki.
  2. Acharya, S. K., Gupta, A., Deepak, D., Kumar, S., & Kumar, A. (2021). Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders. Sara Book Publication.
  3. Deepak, D., Kumar, A., Gupta, A., Acharya, S. K., & Kumar, K. (2021). Maxillofacial Prosthesis. White Falcon Publication.
  4. Gupta, A., Kumar, S., Priyaranjan, P., Deepak, D., & Kumar, S. (2021). Cervical Lymphadenopathy. Sara Book Publication.
  5. Kumar, A., Deepak, D., Gupta, A., Kumar, K., & Acharya, S. K. (2021). Esthetics In Implant. Dentomed Publication House.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Acharya, S. (2025). Navigating Complexity: Precision Assessment Paves the Way for Minimal Intervention in Ludwig's Angina. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 54, 221.
  2. Choon, Y., & Acharya, S. (2025). Single cell analysis reveals putative heterogenous cancer stem cells subpopulations in oral squamous cell carcinoma cell lines. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 54, 428-429.
Other Publications
  1. Acharya, S. K., Choon, Y. F., Ghimire, S. K., Bimb, K., Shrestha, A., & Rai, M. (2025). Zygomatic implant, a new beginning in Nepal: A case report and review of literature. Journal of Chitwan Medical College, 15(4), 105-109. - Case Study

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • TMJ DISORDERS, OSA AND SURGERY (TMJ)
  • ORAL, HEAD AND NECK CANCER (CANCER)
  • FACIAL DEFORMITIES AND ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY (DEFORMITY)
  • DENTAL, FACIAL IMPLANT (IMPLANT)
  • MEDICAL EMERGENCY (DENTISTRY)
  • ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY (INFECTION, TUMOR) (INFECTION, TUMOR)
  • MEDICAL EDUCATION (EDUCATION)
  • BIOMATERIAL (FACIAL SURGERY)
  • RECENT INNOVATION IN TECHNIQUE AND TECHNOLOGY (3D PRINTING/DIGITAL DENTISTRY)

RESEARCH PROJECT

University
  1. 2024 - 2028, University Grant
    Assessing Variability Osteomeatal Complex Anatomy: A Comparative Analysis Of Cbct Scans Among Malaysians ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2027, University Grant
    The Development Of Patients And Parents Concern Inventory For Cleft Lip And Palate Patients Attending Combined Cleft Clinic ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2025 - 2026, University Grant
    Cortical Activity Patterns in Temporomandibular Disorder: A Multi- Channel EEG Study Using Consumer-Grade Technology ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. Stop, L ook & Go: Know t he Si gnal s and Si gns of Or al Pot ent i al l y Mal i gnant Di sor der, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DENTAL ONCOLOGY AND RESEARCH, ASIAN HEAD AND NECK FOUNDATION (International) (05 Sep 2025 - 07 Sep 2025)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Paediatric Craniofacial Surgery, Paediatric Craniofacial Surgery Workshop, Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences (University) (19 Jul 2025 - 19 Jul 2025)
  2. Maxillofacial Trauma, As Facilitator for physical workshop in the Facial Trauma Workshop 2025, Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences (University) (19 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025)
  3. Facilitator for OM4Kids Seminar and Workshop, OM4Kids Seminar and Workshop, OMOP (University) (23 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025)
  4. Basic Surgical Skills, Basic Surgical Skills Workshop, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences (University) (18 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2025)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Navigating Complexity Precision Assessment Paves the Way for Minimal Intervention in Ludwig s Angina, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS, IAOMS (International) (22 May 2025 - 25 May 2025)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. Management of Or al Pot ent i al l y Mal i gnant Di sor der s, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DENTAL ONCOLOGY AND RESEARCH, ASIAN HEAD AND NECK FOUNDATION (International) (05 Sep 2025 - 07 Sep 2025)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2025) Internal Assessor of McLindent Omfs Research Proposal (three Candidates), University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2025) Topical Oxygen Therapy Effect On Mandibular Third Molar Surgery, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2025) The Incidence of Cranial Nerve Injury in Maxillofacial Trauma, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2025) Comparison of Socket Healing With Application of Alloplastic Bone Graft With Polycaprolactone Membrane and Extracellular Matrix (ecm)-collagen Membrane in Post-surgical Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Patients, University, (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2026) Invitation to The Country Advisory Board – 2nd International Congress On Dental Oncology & Research,2025, International, (Resource Person)
  2. (2026) Section Editor of Journal of Nepal Dental Association, International, (Expert Advisor)
  3. (2025) Adjunct Professor (delivered Lectures and Conducted Clinical Worshop for Pg Students), International, (Adjunct/Visiting Professors)
  4. (2025) Adjunct Professor, International, (Adjunct/Visiting Professors)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2025) APPOINTMENT AS SUPERVISOR FOR AN ELECTIVE POSTING STUDENT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU), MALAYSIA
  2. (2025) APPOINTMENT AS SUPERVISOR FOR AN ELECTIVE POSTING STUDENT FROM SHIFA TAMEER-E-MILLAT UNIVERSITY, PAKISTAN
  3. (2025) APPOINTMENT AS SUPERVISOR FOR AN ELECTIVE POSTING STUDENT FROM KING'S COLLEGE LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
  4. (2025) APPOINTMENT AS SUPERVISOR FOR AN ELECTIVE POSTING STUDENT FROM ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY, UNITED KINGDOM
  5. (2025) Appointment as Elective Project Supervisor/ Co-Researcher for the 2025/2026 Cohort
Postgraduate Student
  1. (2025) Assessing Variability in Osteomeatal Complex Anatomy: A Comparative Analysis of CBCT Scans Among Malaysians, ABBYRAMY A/P NADARAJAN
  2. (2025) The Development of Patients Concern Inventory for Cleft Lip and Palate patients attending combines cleft clinic, NUR ZAHIRAH BINTI ABDUL RAHIM

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Person Incharge for Oral and Facial Health Camp, in Collaboration With Babiyakhark Saving & Credit Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal, (01 Jun 2019 - 01 Jun 2019) (International)
  • Radio Program, Discussion On Oral and Face Health – Times Fm 90.6 Mhz, (01 Jun 2019 - 01 Jun 2019) (International)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal/ External Course
  1. ADJUNCT PROFESSOR LECTURE AND WORKSHOP (BIOPSY AND SUTURING), UNIVERSITY AIRLANGGA, FACULTY OF DENTAL MEDICINE (18 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2025)
  2. MSC6 - STARK TEACHING FOR A NEW GENERATION: UNDERSTANDING AND EMPOWERING GEN Z STUDENTS, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (25 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2025)
  3. ADVANCING SCHOLARS IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION (ASCEND) S3/2025, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (11 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025)
  4. 26TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY (ICOMS), SANDS EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTRE (20 May 2025 - 26 May 2025)