Ashok Kumar Mahapatra

Ashok Kumar Mahapatra is an Indian neurosurgeon and academic, known for his contributions in neurosurgery and healthcare administration. He is Principal Advisor at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar. He was conferred with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2024 for his service in the field of medicine.

Career

Mahapatra headed the Department of Neurosurgery at AIIMS, New Delhi, where he led several complex surgeries. He was the founding Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar and served as Director at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow. He also served as Vice-Chancellor of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University.
He led the 16-hour surgery to successfully separate conjoined craniopagus twins, Jaga and Kalia, at AIIMS Delhi, considered the first of its kind in India.

Research and publications

Mahapatra has contributed to over 100 scientific articles. His academic profiles are listed in national and international databases.

Recognition

Following the announcement of the Padma Shri,Mahapatra was felicitated by SOA Founder President Manojranjan Nayak for his contribution to healthcare and academic leadership.
In 2022, he was also conferred the C.V. Raman Award for Scientific Excellence by the Odisha Bigyan Academy.

Legacy

A moot court competition at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology is named in his memory and honour: the Dr. Ashok Kumar Mohapatra Memorial Moot Court Competition.

Awards

Padma Shri – for Medicine
C.V. Raman Award for Scientific Excellence