
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Professional Profile Currently working as Assistant Professor (Psychology) at the MILHS, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru since June 2024. Spearheading the curation of the Forensic Psychology Specialisation for the MSc Applied Psychology Program, with comprehensive curriculum development in Forensic Psychology, Cyber Forensics, Psychology & Law, Criminology & Criminal Behaviour, and Rehabilitation and Correctional Psychology. Teaching & Pedagogy Employs student-centred, active-learning pedagogical approaches including case-based learning, problem-based learning, and collaborative group discussions to foster critical thinking and applied understanding in forensic and clinical psychology. Designs and delivers interactive lectures, seminars, and practical sessions aligned with programme learning outcomes.
Guides postgraduate students in research methodology, thesis work, seminars, and case presentations. Administrative Responsibilities Exam Coordinator for MILHS: Oversees end-to-end examination management including preparation of examination schedules, coordination of question paper setting and moderation, invigilation arrangements, secure handling of examination materials, and timely declaration of results. Ensures compliance with university examination policies, maintains confidential examination records, addresses student grievances, and generates examination reports for accreditation and institutional audits.
Time Table Coordinator for DLHS: Responsible for preparing and maintaining departmental academic timetables for theory and practical classes in coordination with the Head of Departments. Ensures optimal allocation of faculty teaching loads, classroom and laboratory resources, and scheduling of mentoring sessions, seminars, and special academic activities. Aligns timetables with the institutional academic calendar, faculty availability, and student requirements while ensuring adherence to university norms.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Psychology & Law | MSc Applied Psychology Semester III |
| Forensic & Criminal Psychology | BA Psychology Semester V |
| Criminology & Criminal Behaviour | MSc Applied Psychology Semester III |
| Forensic Psychology | MSc Applied Psychology Semester III |
| Practicum | MSc Applied Psychology Semester I |
| Social Psychology | BA Psychology Semester II |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Psychology | Banras Hindu University, Varanasi | 2016 |
| LL.B | Law | University of Delhi, New Delhi | 2013 |
| PhD (Pursuing) | Psychology | Christ Univesity, Bengaluru | 2025-current |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, MAHE Bengaluru | Assistant Professor | 17th June 2024- current |
| Department of Psychology, University Institute of Liberal Arts & Humanities, Chandigarh University, | Assistant Professor | 4th February 2022- 20th May 2024 |
| National University Of Study And Research In Law | Teaching Assistant (Faculty) | 8th August 2016- 31st January 2022 |