Dr. Karthik Rao M C

Actively involved in teaching undergraduate (UG) students and mentoring them in academic projects, honours work, and interdisciplinary learning activities. Guides UG students in research methodology, scientific writing, and publication of research papers, fostering innovation and critical thinking. Actively contributes to departmental and institutional academic activities, while encouraging students to pursue research-driven and application-oriented learning approaches.

Serving as IIC coordinator for planning, coordinating, and executing innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities under the Institute Innovation Council (IIC) framework. The role includes promoting innovation culture among students and faculty, organizing workshops, hackathons, startup-related programs, innovation challenges, and ensuring effective implementation of Ministry of Education Innovation Cell (MIC) initiatives within the institute. Serving as minor specialization project coordinator for coordinating and monitoring the activities related to Minor Specialization projects, including project allocation, progress review, evaluation scheduling, documentation, and ensuring smooth execution of interdisciplinary academic projects in accordance with institute guidelines and academic requirements.