DrSomasundaram Prasadh

Research Projects & Supervision Summary

Over 15 years of research experience across Australia, Singapore, the United States, Malaysia, and India in dentistry, orthodontics, biomaterials, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and translational healthcare research.

 

Currently leading and contributing to research projects at the University of Sydney focused on:

Biodegradable clear aligners for sustainable orthodontic therapy, Sydney Mini-Screw and hydrogel-assisted ridge preservation, Alveolar distraction osteogenesis using innovative distraction systems, Orthodontic root resorption and advanced imaging technologies.

 

Previously led and coordinated biomaterials and regenerative medicine projects at the University of Connecticut involving:

 

Biodegradable piezoelectric scaffolds for cartilage regeneration; Biomaterial-based treatment strategies for periodontitis, Biosensor development for musculoskeletal regeneration, Large animal and preclinical translational research models, Served as Project Coordinator and Co-Investigator on multiple funded projects at the National Dental Centre Singapore involving:Oral and maxillofacial bone regeneration, Neovascularization and tissue engineering, Safety and efficacy evaluation of novel biomaterials and medical devices, Dental pulp regeneration and cell homing technologies.

 

Secured and contributed to competitive research funding, including: Australian Society of Orthodontists Foundation for Research and Education Grant: NDCS Young Investigator Grant (SGD 250,000), NUS Faculty of Dentistry Internal Research Grant.

 

Published 38 international peer-reviewed publications, authored 5 book chapters, presented at 11 international conferences, and generated 7 patent applications in biomaterials and regenerative medicine.

 

Supervised and mentored:

Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) students, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) students, PhD candidates, Master's students, Undergraduate research students, Visiting international scholars and interns.

 

Established and managed international multidisciplinary collaborations involving universities, hospitals, research institutes, and industry partners across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America.

 

Committed to developing independent researchers through mentorship focused on research integrity, critical thinking, evidence-based practice, scientific communication, and academic leadership.