Krishnan Prabakaran

Krishnan Prabakaran is an Associate Professor in the Department of Undergraduate Health Professions within the College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University. His academic appointment focuses on Medical Laboratory, Imaging and Radiologic Sciences, where he contributes significantly to nuclear medicine technology education, particularly in distance learning formats.

His research interests center on innovative pedagogical methods in health sciences education, especially the use of concept mapping to enhance learning in radiation protection and biology. He also maintains a connection to clinical research, with prior involvement in immunotherapeutic approaches to cancer. His teaching portfolio includes advanced nuclear medicine practice, clinical internships, and sectional anatomy.

The two available publications reflect a dual focus: one on educational effectiveness in distance learning for nuclear medicine students, and the other on early-phase clinical oncology research. Collectively, they highlight a career bridging clinical science and health professions education.

• President of GA Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologists, GSNMT, 2016

Dr. Prabakaran has served extensively in academic governance, advising, and service roles. He has been a long-standing member of the Admissions Committee (2004–Present), P&T Committee (2016–2018), and various articulation and recruitment committees. He has contributed to alumni outreach and off-campus recruitment, demonstrating institutional engagement. Professionally, he has held leadership positions in the Georgia Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologists and served on committees in the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, indicating active participation in both educational and clinical professional communities.

While no specific lab or research team is mentioned, his work in educational research and clinical applications suggests collaborative involvement in academic and medical settings focused on advancing nuclear medicine technology training and practice.