Assoc. Prof. Damodar Rokka

Senior Radiographic Technologist & In charge

Department of Radiology & Medical Imaging Technology

As a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in healthcare and academia, Assoc. Prof. Damodar Rokka is well-equipped to excel in the role of Associate Professor and Senior Radiographic Technologist. With a strong academic and professional background, he has been contributing significantly to the growth of Medical Imaging Technology service standards of the center. He has been instrumental in mentoring students and advancing the academic/ research standards of the undergraduate & postgraduate Radiology/ Medical Imaging program of the academy.

Special Interests and Areas of Expertise:

 Radiology and Medical Imaging Technology (X-ray, Fluoroscopy, CT scan, MRI, DXA scan, Interventional Radiology, Cath lab, Nuclear Medicine, Radiobiology and Radiation Safety).

 Research work and publication in the field of Radiology and Imaging and Health Sciences

Professional Experience:

 Associate Professor of Medical Imaging Technology at National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), Bir Hospital- (2024- present)

 Member of Medical Education Commission (MEC), Sanothimi, Bhaktapur (2024-present)

 Assistant Professor of Medical Imaging Technology at National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), Bir Hospital- (2021- 2024)

 Senior Radiographic Technologist at Ministry of Health and Population, National Trauma Center- (2021-present)

 Lecturer of Medical Imaging Technology at National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), Bir Hospital- (2020- 2021)

 In charge at the Department of Radiology and Imaging Technology, National Trauma Center- (2018-present)

 Radiographic Technologist at Government of Nepal, Ministry of Health and Population, National Trauma Center- 2018-2021

 Editor in Chief of International Journal of Radiography and Radiation Sciences (IJRRS), Official publication of Government Radiography Association, Nepal- Current

Education:

 M.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology (M.Sc.MIT) from Maharajgun Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine (IOM), Tribhuvan University (TU)

 B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology (B.Sc.MIT)

Professional Memberships:

1. Government Radiography Association, Nepal (Go-RAN), President, Present

2. Council member of International Society of Radiographers & Radiological Technologists (ISRRT)

Publications and Research:

Published various original articles in national & International peer-reviewed indexed journals.

Awards and Recognitions:

1. Awarded with Late Abhishek Bahadur Chand Gold Medal for being the topper of M.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology program, 2018 in Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University

2. Member of Medical Education Commission (MEC), Sanothimi, Bhaktapur

3. Council member of International Society of Radiographers & Radiological Technologists (ISRRT)

4. Editor-in Chief of International Journal of Radiography and Radiation Sciences (IJRRS)