
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
An academic professional with expertise in Dental Anatomy, Oral Histology, and Oral Pathology, committed to delivering high-quality education through student-centric delivery and innovative teaching-learning practices. Actively develops course materials aligned with defined learning outcomes while integrating interactive strategies such as case-based learning, digital learning platforms, and gamification to enhance student engagement and critical thinking. Conducts practical classes and demonstrations to strengthen clinical and diagnostic competencies, mentors under graduates and postgraduate students in research activities and scientific presentations, and undertakes formative and summative assessments to support continuous learning and academic excellence. Also provides histopathological diagnosis for oral lesions, contributing to effective patient care, and is actively involved in various institutional academic activities.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology | First year BDS |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | NA | SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad | 2000 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Professor and Incharge Head | Jun 2025 - Till Date |
| Associate Professor | Oct 2012- May 2025 | |
| Reader | Oct 2011- Oct 2012 | |
| Assistant Professor | Oct 2007- Oct 2011 |