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Email
hariprakashg.ah.ls@msruas.ac.in
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Dr. G Hari Prakash
Assistant Professor
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School/College
Faculty of Life and Allied Health Sciences
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Department
Department of Allied Health Sciences
Public health researcher with a PhD in public health, specialising in applying medical technology and smartphone applications for enhanced chronic disease management. Expertise in quantitative methods, statistical analysis, and data management techniques gained through epidemiological studies and more than 28 peer-reviewed publications. Recipient of prestigious international awards, including JSMO and ESMO travel grants, and multiple research fellowships. Committed to leveraging interdisciplinary research and digital health solutions to promote prevention, improve the quality of care, and patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- PhD (Public Health)
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, 2021 - 2025
- Master's in Public Health (MPH)
JSS Medical College, Mysuru, India, 2019-2021
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
JNTU Ananthapur, Andhra Pradesh, India, 2013-2019
Experience
Total Years of Experience
5 Years/Months
Academic Experience
Research Fellow, JSS AHER (2021-2024)
Industry Experience
Scientist-D/Senior Research Officer, at the Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (Nov 2024 - July 2025).
- Digital Health Solutions
- Chronic Disease Management
- Questionnaire Development and Validation Studies
- Adolescent Mental Health
- AI in Primordial Prevention and Disease Screening
- Medical Devices
- Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
- JSMO (Japanese Society of Medical Oncology) Travel Grant (1 lakh JPY) to attend JSMO event in Japan
- ESMO (European Society of Medical Oncology) Travel Grant (1400 Euros) to attend ESMO breast cancer conference in Germany
- Mamta HIMC Fellowship in Adolescent Mental Health (2022-2023) - Grant of ₹100,000
- JSS AHER Research Fellowship - Grant of ₹25,000
- Best Presentation Award at My Nutricon Conference (Dec 2022)
- Successfully developed and launched 3 mobile health applications on Google Play Store
National Conference Papers
- World Cancer Congress, New Delhi, India (Mar 2024) - "Medical Technology-Based Smartphone Application in Cancer Management"
- TB Conclave (Nov 2023) - "Development and Validation of a Mobile App to Promote TB Medication Adherence"
- My Nutricon Conference (Dec 2022) - "Development and Validation of a Smart Wearable Device for Detection of Muscle Wasting and Fatigue" (Won Best Presentation Award)
International Conference Papers
- Prakash, G.H., Kumar, D.S., Pk, K., Arun, V., Yadav, D. and Gopi, A., 2024. CN15 Mobile application-based intervention study in improving treatment adherence and quality of life in cancer patients. Annals of Oncology, 35, p.S1172.
- Prakash, G.H., Kumar, D.S., Pk, K., Arun, V., Yadav, D., Gopi, A. and M, S., 2025. 422P Digital patient-reported outcomes in cancer care: Analysis of quality of life and symptom trajectories using a mobile health platform. ESMO Open, 10(Suppl 4), p.104994.
National Journal Papers
- Kumar, D.S., Prakash, G.H., Yadav, D. and Gopi, A., 2025. Investigating the perception and knowledge of medical students on the role of metaverse in healthcare. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, 15(88).
International Journal Papers
- Prakash, H., Smitha, Prakash, B., Yadav, D. and Narayana Murthy, M.R., 2021. Assessment of Self-Medication Practices Among The People Residing in The Urban Field Practice Area of A Medical College, Mysuru- A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research, 22(2), pp.659-669.
- Yadav, D., Narayanamurthy, M., Gowda, A. and Prakash, H., 2021. Prevalence of Early Childhood Caries in Preschool Children Attending Anganwadis in Mysuru Urban, Karnataka. International Journal Dental and Medical Sciences Research, 3(5), pp.597-604.
- Prakash, G.H. and Yadav, D., 2021. Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Self Medication among the People Residing in the Urban Field Practice Area of a Medical College, Mysuru, Karnataka. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 10(10), pp.786-790.
- Prakash, H., Yadav, D., A, A. and V, D., 2021. Assessment Of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRS) Due To Self-Medication, Mysuru, South India -A Cross Sectional Study. International Journal of Current Research, 13(10), p.1315.
- Prakash, G.H., Yadav, D. and Kumar, D.S., 2022. Assessment of Gaps between Standard Diabetes Treatment Protocols Available in India and National List of Essential Medicines and WHO Essential Medicines – A Brief Report. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research, 23(4), pp.420-427.
- Yadav, D., Prakash, H., Murthy, M.R.N., Shree, A. and Kumar, D.S., 2022. Oral hygiene Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of caregivers of preschool children attending Anganwadi centres in Mysuru Urban, Karnataka. International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research (IJDSIR), 5(3), pp.316-321.
- Kumar, S. and Prakash, G.H., 2023. Development of the Strategic Plan for the Digital Health Lab and in the Healthcare System. International Journal of Scientific Research, 12(1), pp.1-5.
- Rakesh, M., Kumar, D.S., Mythily, M.R., Ravali, A. and Prakash, G.H., 2023. Body image perception and body image satisfaction among female medical students of Mysuru. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 10, pp.1877-1881.
- Shabadi, N., Anil, D., Kumar, D.S., Hegde, S., Nagendra, L., Kruthika, B.N., Vanmathi, A. and Prakash, H., 2022. Occupational injuries: Prevalence, Patterns and Associated factors among Agriculture Workers in a developing country. Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health, 11(6).
- Prakash, G.H., Kumar, D.S., Kiran, P.K., Arun, V., Yadav, D., Gopi, A., et al., 2022. Development and validation of comprehensive needs assessment tool to assess burden of cancer chemotherapy patients attending a tertiary care hospital. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 18(4), pp.1015-1020.
- Anil, D., Kumar, D.S., Shivaswamy, R.P., Arun, V., Gopi, A., Yadav, D., Prakash, H. and Murthy, M.R.N., 2023. Web-based intervention in improving the mental health status among patients with type 2 diabetes in southern India. Archives of Mental Health, 24(2), pp.89-95.
- Prakash, G.H., Kumar, D.S., Kiran, P.K., Arun, V., Yadav, D. and Gopi, A., 2024. Exploring Malnutrition Risk in Cancer Chemotherapy Patients: An Assessment of Associated Factors in a Tertiary Care Cancer Center. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care, 9(1), pp.93-96.
- Prakash, G.H., Kumar, D., Kiran, P.K., Arun, V. and Yadav, D., 2024. Assessment of Cancer Chemotherapy Needs in Patients Attending Tertiary Care Cancer Center: A Cross-Sectional Study. Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology, 45(3), pp.234-240.
- Prakash, G.H., Kumar, D.S., Arun, V., Hegde, S., Yadav, D. and Gopi, A., 2024. Prevalence and correlates of depression, anxiety, and stress among adolescents in urban and rural areas of Mysuru, South India. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 13(8), pp.2979-2985.
- Prakash, G.H., Kumar, D.S., Kiran, P.K., Arun, V., Yadav, D. and M, S., 2024. Enhancing Nutritional Care in Cancer: Development and Face Validation of the Chemotherapy Dietary Adherence Scale. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care, 9(3), pp.501-504.
- Anil, D., Kumar, D.S., Prasad, S.R., Gopi, A., Prakash, H., Yadav, D. and Murthy, M.R.N., 2024. Diabetes care: an online web-based tool for improving the health outcomes of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a longitudinal study. International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 15, p.48.
- Prakash, G.H., Kumar, D.S., Kiran, P.K., Arun, V. and Yadav, D., 2024. Development and validation of the chemotherapy adherence assessment scale (CAAS). Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 30(8), pp.1852-1860.
- Kiran, P.K., Prakash, G.H., KR, S. and Kumar, D.S., 2024. Uncommon Presentation of Multiple Myeloma: Pleural Effusion and Extensive Extramedullary Involvement. International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research, 18(4), pp.408-411.
- Kiran, P.K., Prakash, G.H., KR, S. and Naik, R., 2024. Exploring Multiple Primary Malignancies: An Institutional Experience with Dual Malignancy Cases. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care, 9(4), pp.699-704.
- Prakash, G.H., Kumar, D.S., Arun, V., Yadav, D., Gopi, A. and Garg, R., 2025. Development and validation of android mobile application in the management of mental health. Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 31, p.101894.
- Anil, D., Kumar, D.S., Shivaswamy, R.P., Gopi, A., Prakash, G.H. and Yadav, D., 2024. Web-based intervention improving quality of life among patients with type 2 diabetes in southern Karnataka, India. International Journal of Noncommunicable Diseases, 9(4), pp.160-165.
- Yadav, D., Kumar, D.S., Mallikarjunaswamy, M.S., Arun, V., Prakash, G.H. and Sunita, S., 2024. Development and Validation of the Needs Assessment Scale for Innovative Technology Approaches to Dental Screening. Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 22(4), pp.348-354.
- Prakash, G.H., Kumar, D.S., Krishnamurthy, K.P., Arun, V., Yadav, D. and Gopi, A., 2025. Personalised Oncology Care: A Case Study on Using an AI-Based App for Chemotherapy Management and Lifestyle Management. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care, 10(2), pp.649-651.
- Prakash, G.H., Kumar, D.S., Kiran, P.K., Arun, V., Yadav, D., Gopi, A. and Kulkarni, P., 2025. Development and validation of a web-based platform for streamlining chemotherapy management in oncology. Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 32(4), pp.445-452.
- Rakesh, M., Kumar, S., Kavya, S. and Prakash, G.H., 2025. Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess hypertension risk factors in Urban Mysuru. Journal of Integrative Nursing, 7(2), pp.78-82.
- Prakash, G.H., Kumar, D.S., Kiran, P.K., Arun, V., Yadav, D., Gopi, A., Kulkarni, P. and Rakesh, M., 2025. A comprehensive tool for evaluating patient satisfaction in mHealth: development and validation of the Digital Health Application Satisfaction Scale. Measurement and Evaluation in Cancer Care, 1, p.100017.
- Prakash, G.H., Kumar, D.S., Kiran, P.K., Arun, V., Yadav, D. and Gopi, A., 2024. CN15 Mobile application-based intervention study in improving treatment adherence and quality of life in cancer patients. Annals of Oncology, 35, p.S1172.
- European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) - Active Member (ESMO ID: 554222, Member Since: Apr 19, 2024)
- Hari Prakash G, Kumar SD, Yadav D, Sunitha S. "A reflection-based intraoral imaging device for dental examination and a method of operating the device." Indian Patent Application No. 202541003820. Published January 31, 2025.