
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Involed in lectures, clinical discussion, and provides demonstration of removable appliance components for II, III and IV BDS students. Also involved in question paper setting for sessional and University exams for BDS, approves invigilation schedules and internal examiners for theory and practical University exams. Guides postgraduates in their clinical cases and research projects since 2015 and allots thesis and LD guides for 1st yr PGs including poster and paper presentation in national conferences and conventions.
Organizes CDE programs for benefit of BDS interns and PGs in the field of various fields of Orthodontics and industry partnered workshops at University level. Guides the interested II BDS students in their short term or ICMT-STS research projects since 2024 and BDS interns in their state or national conference presentations. In role of HOD, actively monitors the departmental UG and PG academic and clinical OPD activities on a daily basis since 2022.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | II BDS pre clinical |
| Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | III BDS theory lectures and clinical demos |
| Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | IV BDS theory lectures and clinical demos |
| Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | I, II, III MDS |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.D.S | Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai | 2005 | |
| M.D.S | Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai | 2010 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Manipal, MAHE | HOD | 20 Sept 2022 - Till Date |
| Professor | 6/09/2021 to 08/2022 | |
| Associate Professor | 12/2017 to 12/2020 | |
| Reader | 12/2014 to 12/2016 | |
| Assistant Professor | 7/12/2010 to 7/12/2013 |