
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Teaches Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology to undergraduate and postgraduate students, fostering group learning, critical thinking, and interactive classroom discussions. Actively involved in academic responsibilities including setting question papers, invigilating theory examinations, and conducting practical and viva voce examinations. Mentors postgraduate students in academic progression, dissertation work, seminars, and scientific communication skills. Provides structured guidance for coursework, presentations, and overall academic development of students.
Supports undergraduate students in short-term academic projects, case-based discussions, and presentations, encouraging active participation and conceptual understanding through student-centered teaching approaches. Serves as a teacher-guardian for undergraduate students, offering academic support and mentoring beyond the classroom. Actively contributes to departmental and institutional academic activities, including curriculum delivery, student evaluation processes, and academic coordination.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology | I Semester |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | I Year |
| Pharmacology - II | III Year |
| Pharmacology and Toxicological Screening Methods I (Theory) | I Semester |
| Advanced Pharmacology - II | II Semester |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Pharmaceutical Sciences | Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal | 2013 |
| MPharm | Pharmacology | Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal | 2007 |
| BPharm | Pharmacy | Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal | 2005 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Pharmacology, MCOPS | Associate Professor | April 2017 - Till Date |
| Department of Pharmacology, MCOPS | Assistant Professor – Selection grade | 09/2016 to 04/2017 |
| Department of Pharmacology, MCOPS | Assistant Professor – Senior Scale | 09/2013 to 09/2016 |
| Department of Pharmacology, MCOPS | Assistant Professor | 01/2013 to 09/2013 |
| Department of Pharmacology, MCOPS | Lecturer | 11/2008 to 01/2013 |
| Piramal Life Sciences Ltd (Previously known as Nicholas Piramal Research Centre), Mumbai, India | Research Associate | 07/2007 to 11/2008 |