
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Regularly teaches Applied Physics and Engineering Physics courses for first-year B.Tech students and handles Open Elective subjects for undergraduate students from various disciplines. Conducts laboratory sessions for UG B.Tech and PG M.Sc. Physics students, encouraging conceptual understanding, experimental learning, and active participation in discussions. Guides postgraduate students in their academic projects and supports undergraduate students in their academic activities.
Actively involved in research focused on the development of polymer electrolytes for advanced energy storage devices such as batteries and electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs). Guides Ph.D. scholars and postgraduate students in their research work, project development, data analysis, and scientific presentations. Continuously updates knowledge and research skills by participating in conferences, workshops, faculty development programs, and other academic activities at national and international levels.
Serves as Teacher Guardian for first-year B.Tech students and provides academic guidance and personal support beyond the classroom environment. Also serves as Warden of MIT Hostel Blocks, contributing to student welfare, discipline, and hostel administration. Coordinates the Engineering Physics Laboratory and Physics Characterization Laboratory, and actively participates in departmental and institutional academic, administrative, and extracurricular activities.
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Physics | Mangalore University, Managalagangotri | 2005 |
| PhD | Physics | Mangalore University, Managalagangotri | 2014 |
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Engineering Physics | I/II Semester BTech |
| Applied Physics for Engineers | I/II Semester BTech |
| Solar Photovoltaics and Battery Technology | VII Semester BTech |
| Engineering Physics Lab | I/II Semester BTech |
| Condensed Matter Physics Lab | II Semester MSc |
| Nuclear Physics Lab | I Semester MSc |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal | Associate Professor | July 2023 - Till Date |
| Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal | Assistant Professor - Selection Grade | Feb 2016 to June 2023 |
| Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal | Assistant Professor - Senior Scale | Feb 2014 to Feb 2016 |
| Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal | Assistant Professor | July 2010 to Feb 2014 |
| Shree Narayana Guru Composite PU College, Mulki | Lecturer | June 2005 to April 2006 |