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Mr. Krishna Kumar Gupta

Assistant Professor, Department of Optometry

Mr. Krishna Kumar Gupta
  • Qualification

    M.Optom., Ph.D. (Pursuing)

  • College/University

    Bachelor of Optometry – Chitkara University, Punjab (Gold Medalist)

    Master of Optometry – Chitkara University, Punjab (Gold Medalist)

    Ph.D. (Pursuing) – GD Goenka University, Gurugram

Mr. Krishna Kumar Gupta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Optometry at GD Goenka University, with a growing reputation in optometry education, innovation, and research. With over four years of academic and clinical experience, he has demonstrated excellence in simulation-based teaching, student mentorship, and innovation-driven research.

Mr. Gupta has filed over 25 patents, received seed grant funding, and played a pivotal role in bridging academia with technological innovation. A double gold medalist, he actively contributes to conferences, workshops, and student development initiatives.

Education

  • Ph.D. (Pursuing), GD Goenka University
  • Master of Optometry, Chitkara University – (Gold Medalist)
  • Bachelor of Optometry, Chitkara University – (Gold Medalist)

Research

  • Publications : 5+ articles in peer-reviewed journals (Scopus/Web of Science)
  • Patents Filed & Published : 29 patents, 4 with First Examination Reports
  • Copyrights : 1 registered questionnaire
  • Grants : ₹1.85 lakhs seed grant from URIC, GDGU
    ₹2.5 lakhs prototype grant from NewGEN IEDC, Chitkara University
  • Research Interests : Simulation-based teaching, binocular vision, dry eye, optometry innovations, vision therapy, and mobility devices for the visually impaired
  • Books/Book Chapters : 1 Springer Book Chapter
  • Conferences : Presented at TLASH 2025, HSFEAS 2023, ICOEI 2023, ADT Symposium 2022
  • Featured in : Recipient of university seed grants and national prototype funding; multiple innovations patented and copyrighted

Teaching

  • Courses/Programmes : Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.), Master of Optometry (M.Optom.)
  • Teaching Interests : Binocular vision, contact lenses, occupational optometry, visual optics, research methodology, simulation-based education

Practice

  • Work Experience : 4+ years (Academic + Clinical)
  • MDPs/FDPs : Actively involved in conducting skill-based workshops and academic events
  • Mentorship : Supervises postgraduate projects and innovation-based student research

Service

  • Institutional Contributions : Innovation Officer at AVISHKAR Center; organized camps, lectures, and interdisciplinary programs
  • Reviewer Experience : Peer reviewer for optometry-related conference proceedings

Awards & Achievements

  • Gold Medalist in both Bachelor's and Master's Programs
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