Mr. Krishna Kumar Gupta
Assistant Professor, Department of Optometry

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