Prof. (Dr.) Rajinder K. Dhamija

Prof. (Dr.) Rajinder K. Dhamija

Director IHBAS

Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences

Advisory Committee Member

Prof. Rajinder K. Dhamija is a distinguished Neurologist, Professor of Neurology and Director at the Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences, New Delhi, India with a rich academic background, including MD and DNB ( Neurology ) from India and FRACP from Melbourne. He was also WHO fellow at National Institute of Epidemiology.

Professional Experience

Prof Dhamija brings about 30 years of extensive experience and exceptional accomplishments in Neurology and Public Health. He has led pioneering research in Neurology especially in field of Stroke and Movement Disorders which is well recognised internationally.

Career Highlights

Prof. Dhamija established the Neurology Department at Lady Harding Medical College and served as its Head before assuming the role of Director IHBAS. He was Addl. Personal Physician to Honble Prime Minister of India. Recognized for his scholarly contributions, he has received numerous awards, including the S. Radhakrishnan Memorial National Medical Teacher Award and National Award for Science and Technology 2021 by Govt of India

International Recognition

He is Chair of Movement Disorders at World Federation of Neurorehabiltation (WFNR) and international advisor for Royal College of Physicians (London). He has published more than 140 peer reviewed publications and book chapters. A sought after advisor, he has contributed to prestigious organisations globally. Prof. Dhamija's impact extends across borders shaping Neurology and medical education worldwide.

Qualifications

  • MD (Doctor of Medicine)
  • DNB (Neurology) from India
  • FRACP from Melbourne
  • WHO Fellow at National Institute of Epidemiology

Key Positions

  • Director, Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences (IHBAS)
  • Professor of Neurology
  • Former Head, Neurology Department, Lady Harding Medical College
  • Former Additional Personal Physician to Hon'ble Prime Minister of India
  • Chair of Movement Disorders, World Federation of Neurorehabiltation (WFNR)
  • International Advisor for Royal College of Physicians (London)

Awards & Recognition

  • S. Radhakrishnan Memorial National Medical Teacher Award
  • National Award for Science and Technology 2021 by Govt of India
140+

Publications & Book Chapters

30+

Years Experience

2

National Awards

1

WHO Fellowship