We are delighted to welcome Professor Jag Dhanda to the FaceInnovate 2025 stage — a trailblazer at the intersection of advanced surgery and immersive technology.
A dual academic and clinical force, Professor Dhanda is a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial / Head and Neck Surgeon, Professor of Surgery, and Professor of Extended Reality in Medicine and Surgery. His pioneering work is shaping how complex procedures are performed, taught, and shared across the globe.
Surgical Expertise Rooted in Innovation
Professor Dhanda’s clinical focus lies in free tissue transfer for complex head and neck reconstruction, a technically demanding area that requires precision, planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration. His dedication to advancing surgical science is evidenced by the three Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng) research fellowshipsawarded to support his PhD.
Leading the Future of Surgical Education
Recognizing the need for accessible, high-quality surgical training, Professor Dhanda founded Virtual Reality in Medicine and Surgery (VRiMS.net) — a groundbreaking educational platform that uses extended reality (XR) to train surgeons across all specialties. Under his leadership as Founder and CEO, VRiMS has become a global resource, combining technology and teaching to transform how surgical skills are taught, practiced, and retained.
He is also actively conducting research into the effectiveness of XR in medical education, pushing for evidence-based adoption of these tools in both high-tech hospitals and resource-limited environments.
Global Reach and Purpose
Driven by a commitment to equitable education, Professor Dhanda frequently travels to low- and middle-income countries, helping to build accessible XR-based training tools tailored to local needs. His work ensures that innovation doesn’t just stay in the lab or lecture hall—it reaches the operating rooms where it’s needed most.
Experience XR in Action at FaceInnovate 2025
We are excited to announce that Professor Dhanda’s XR technology will be showcased live at FaceInnovate 2025, giving attendees a firsthand experience of how extended reality is transforming surgical education. This immersive demonstration is a must-see for anyone interested in the future of medical training and innovation.
Join Us at FaceInnovate 2025
At FaceInnovate 2025, we are proud to welcome Professor Jag Dhanda — a visionary who’s not only advancing surgical care but redefining how we teach it. His insights and hands-on technology showcase will be a highlight of the program.
Stay tuned as we continue to highlight more trailblazers leading the future of facial surgery, reconstruction, and medical education.
