
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Actively engaged in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in core areas of computer science, including Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. Emphasizes conceptual understanding through interactive sessions, group learning, and discussions. Guide undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. students in their academic and research activities, including projects, dissertations, and seminars. Provide continuous mentoring to help students develop problem-solving skills and research aptitude.
Currently serving as the Program Coordinator for Data Science and have previously served as Assistant Director (Doctoral Program) with 7 years of administrative experience. In addition to teaching and research guidance, contribute to academic administration and institutional activities. Actively involved in curriculum development, academic coordination, and mentoring responsibilities. Play a key role in supporting students throughout their academic journey and ensuring quality outcomes in teaching and research.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| B.Tech (Data Science and Engineering) | IV Semester |
| B.Tech (AI ML) | IV Semester |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Algorithm & Complexity Theory | Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur | 2015 |
| M.Tech | Computer & Information Science | Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin | 2003 |
| M.Sc. | Mathematics | Kannur University, Kannur |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| MIT, Manipal | Professor | December2022 - Till Date |
| MIT, Manipal | Additonal Professor | 9/2020 to 12/2022 |
| MIT, Manipal | Associiate Professor | 09/2015 to 09/2020 |
| MIT, Manipal | Assistant Professor - Selection Grade | 12/2014 to 09/2015 |
| MIT, Manipal | Assistant Professor - Senior Scale | 03/2012 to 12/2014 |
| MIT, Manipal | Assistant Professor/Lecturer | 09/2003 to 03/2012 |
| MIT, Manipal | Assitant Director (Doctoral Program) | 01/2017 to 12/2023 |
| MIT, Manipal | Program Coordinator - Data Science and Engineering | 2025 - Till Date |