Additional Professor
Radiodiagnosis, KGMU
Durgesh K. Dwivedi (PI) serves as a Professor Junior grade (Additional Professor) in the Department of Radiodiagnosis at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, UP, India. Before pivoting to medicine and biology, Dr. Dwivedi majored in Physics and Electronics. He specializes in biomedical magnetic resonance techniques, radiogenomics & metabolomics, quantitative MRI, and machine learning. Throughout his career, he has been the recipient of numerous fellowships and awards.
A detailed bio-sketch can be found under a separate tab on this website.
Dr. Hirak is a Project Research Scientist III with research interests in Mathematical Image Processing and Partial Differential Equations (website: https://being-hd.github.io).
His current work focuses on developing advanced MRI, Single-shell to multi-shell dMRI transformation, and AI-based methods for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Outside of academia, he enjoys playing chess and is trained in Hindustani classical music.
Dr. Maninder is a Project Research Scientist in my Lab. He worked as a Postdoc in South Korea where the research projects of their group used Artificial Intelligence and Computer Aided Drug Design methods.
His current work focuses on developing advanced MRI and AI-based methods for various neurological disorders. Apart from academics, he is interested in Poetry, Painting, and Outdoor Sports like Hiking, Rock Climbing, and Badminton.
Sidhant is a first-year Junior Research Fellow who completed his undergraduate studies in Biotechnology and his M.Sc. in Bioinformatics from Allahabad University.
His ongoing research focuses on leveraging advanced deep-learning techniques integrated with structural and diffusion MRI to address challenges in renal cell carcinoma. Outside of his academic pursuits, he enjoys playing cricket and chess.
Ekta is a first-year Junior Research Fellow who completed her undergraduate studies in Life Sciences and her Master's in Zoology from LU.
Her ongoing research focuses on developing advanced MRI methods and exploring novel biomarkers in TBI.
Outside of her academic pursuits, she enjoys singing and reading novels.
Siddharth is a first-year Ph.D. student and Research Scientist I in our lab. He holds a B.Tech and an M.Tech, having qualified for the GATE exam with an AIR of 69.
His research focuses on the prognostic role of TBI-induced white matter changes using longitudinal diffusion MRI, super-resolution, and AI methods. His interests include Medical Image Processing, AI Modeling, and 3D Design.
Outside of academia, he enjoys swimming and exploring new cuisines.
Supriya is a first-year Ph.D. student and JRF in our lab. She holds an M.Sc. in Applied Physics from Amity University and has significant experience in scientific research through internships at Amity University and the Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT).
Her ongoing research focuses on developing advanced MRI and AI methods in prostate cancer.
In her free time, Supriya enjoys painting and watching documentaries.
Prabuddh is a first-year Ph.D. student who completed his Bachelors in Electronics and Communication Engineering and M.Tech. in Advanced Instrumentation (Specialization: Signal Processing and Machine Learning).
His ongoing research focuses on leveraging advanced deep-learning techniques integrated with structural and diffusion MRI to address various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's Disease. Some of his work takes place in the CSIR lab, while the rest is conducted in my lab. Outside of his academic pursuits, he enjoys hiking and reading novels.
Besides these, I am mentoring several DM, MCh, and MD candidates from Radiodiagnosis, Geriatric. Neurology, etc as a Co-PI.
Dr. Richa Shukla (DM), Dr. Roshani (DM), Dr. Abhishek Rajput (MCh), Dr. Ishita Shrivastava (MD), Dr. Daljeet (MD), Dr. Charu (MD), Dr. Sumant (MD), Dr. Neeraj (MD), and others.
A few other candidates from the SIB-SHINE program, a collaboration between KGMU and IIT-K under the DBT scheme, also rotate through on a regular basis.
Our research team at the 11th ISMRM Indian Chapater (ISMRM IC)
Our student, Siddharth, won the Poster Prize at the 11th Annual Meeting of ISMRM IC (March 1, 2025)
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We are looking for highly motivated candidates with high academic productivity at different levels (Ph.D. and Research Assistant positions).
Currently, we are offering multiple opportunities at the JRF/SRF/PhD levels, projects funded by the ICMR, SERB, and CST. We are looking for a Junior Research fellow/SRF/PhD position to work on two large projects involving Hybrid Multidimensional MRI in Prostate Cancer and advanced MRI and DTI methods in Traumatic Brain Injury (~Rs 30 million grant).
JRF/SRF/RA/Ph.D. candidates should complete this form prior to the interview:
https://forms.gle/A3eADMaMxzy764yLA
Students interested in MR imaging, cancer imaging, image processing, translational research, and AI are welcome to apply. Students from the background of Masters in Life Sciences, M.Tech. (CS, Biomedical Engineer, etc), or Masters in Physics or Mathematics are also encouraged to apply. A good background in programming and mathematics is a plus.
Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter describing their research interests and experiences, an up-to-date CV, and the names and contact information of two references (into one PDF) to:
Dr. Durgesh K. Dwivedi (durgeshdwivedi@kgmcindia.edu; durgeshdwivedi@gmail.com).