
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
An experienced and dedicated academician with 19 years of teaching experience in engineering education, committed to excellence in teaching, mentoring, research and institutional development. Serves as a Teacher Guardian, providing continuous academic and personal guidance to students, which is reflected in consistently positive student feedback. A Gold Medalist in M.Tech, reflecting strong academic credentials, and actively engaged in Doctoral thesis and undergraduate project supervision, serving as principal invetigator for a State government funded R&D project.
Designs quality assignments based on field visits and Bloom’s cognitive levels. Plays a significant role in academic administration as the NAAC Coordinator, representing the School of Civil and Chemical Engineering contributing to quality assurance. An active member of the Curriculum Committee, involved in syllabus design and academic planning aligned with outcome-based education.
Serves as the Irrigation Laboratory In-charge, ensuring effective laboratory management. Demonstrates strong commitment to academic responsibilities by setting question papers, invigilating theory examinations, and conducting practical examinations with diligence and integrity. Actively participates in various departmental and institutional academic activities, contributing to the overall growth and development of the institution.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Fluid Mechanics | III Semester |
| Water Resources Engineering | IV Semester |
| Mechanics of Solids | I/II Semester |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E | Civil Engineering | National Institute of Technology Karnataka | 2003 |
| M.Tech | Water Resources Managemnet | National Institute of Technology Karnataka | 2007 |
| PhD | Predictive simulation of flow and solute transport for managing the coastal aquifer of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India | National Institute of Technology Karnataka | 2016 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal | Associate Professor | 2016 to till date |
| Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal | Assistant Professor (Sr.scale) | 2010 to 2016 |
| Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal | Assistant Professor | 2007 to 2010 |