
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Engages students through interactive and technology-enabled teaching methods, encouraging group learning, discussions, and conceptual understanding in Physics and interdisciplinary STEM subjects. Actively involved in curriculum delivery and laboratory development for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Guides undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students in research projects, particularly in the areas of solar cells, supercapacitors, and computational materials science.
Mentors students in short-term research activities, technical presentations, and innovation-oriented learning beyond the classroom. Actively pursues research in advanced materials, renewable energy, and computational physics. Contributes to departmental, institutional, and interdisciplinary academic activities, with a strong focus on STEM education and outcome-based learning practices.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Applied Physics for Engineers | I and II semesters |
| Research Methodology and Technical Communication | III Semester |
| Engineering Physics Lab | I and II semesters |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc | Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science | Mangalore University | 2002 |
| MSc | Physics | Mangalore University | 2004 |
| PhD | Physics | National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) | 2009 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Manipal | Professor | Mar 2026 to till date |
| Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Manipal | Associate Professor | Mar 2021 to Mar 2026 |
| Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Manipal | Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) | Apr 2014 to Feb 2021 |
| Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Manipal | Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) | Jan 2012 to Apr 2014 |
| Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Manipal | Assistant Professor | Nov 2011 to Jan 2012 |
| Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Manipal | Lecturer | July 2008 to Oct 2011 |