Biography:

Dr. Sushil Kumar is a faculty member, clinician, and researcher in the Department of Neonatology at AIIMS Jodhpur, India, with over a decade of experience in advanced neonatal care. His academic and clinical work is centered on neonatal infections, antibiotic stewardship, and optimization of diagnostic strategies in high-risk neonates, with a strong emphasis on improving outcomes in critically ill newborns. He has made significant contributions to the field through more than 35 national and international peer-reviewed publications, reflecting a consistent commitment to high-impact research. In addition, he has been actively involved in multiple extramural research grants, focusing on innovative approaches to neonatal sepsis, antimicrobial rationalization, and point-of-care diagnostics.