
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Teaches Molecular Biology I and II and Recombinant DNA technology for postgraduate students. Conducts Advanced Genomics Practical for undergraduate students and Molecular Biology Practical for postgraduate students.
Carries out research in the field of Microbiology and Mycology. The focus is on extracellular vesicles produced by bacterial and fungal pathogens, host-pathogen interactions, endophyte biology, quorum sensing, microbial diagnostics and wound healing in diabetic ulcers.
Also actively involved in the departmental and institutional academic activities.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Advanced Genomics Practical | B.Sc. 5th Semester |
| Molecular Biology I | M.Sc. 1st Semester |
| Molecular Biology II | M.Sc. 2nd Semester |
| Recombinant DNA Technology | M.Sc. 3rd Semester |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. | Botany | RKM Vivekananda College, University of Madras | 1998 |
| M.Sc. | Botany | RKM Vivekananda College, University of Madras | 2000 |
| Ph.D. | Botany | RKM Vivekananda College, University of Madras | 2005 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal School of Life Sciences, MAHE, Manipal | HOD | Aug 2023 - Till Date |
| Manipal School of Life Sciences, MAHE, Manipal | Professor | Oct 2022 - Till Date |
| Manipal School of Life Sciences, MAHE, Manipal | Associate Professor | Feb 2015 - Oct 2022 |
| Manipal School of Life Sciences, MAHE, Manipal | Assistant Professor | Feb 2008 - Jan 2015 |