
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
He teaches clinical virology, basic virology, molecular virology, and bioinformatics, helping students understand viral diseases, diagnostic techniques, molecular mechanisms, and genomic analysis. His teaching approach focuses on connecting theoretical concepts with practical applications in infectious disease research and public health.
In addition to classroom teaching, he actively mentors postgraduate students in their research work and thesis dissertations. He guides students in study design, laboratory techniques, data analysis, scientific writing, and presentation of research findings. By encouraging critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning, he supports young researchers in developing both technical skills and scientific confidence.
His interests also include molecular diagnostics, viral genomics, and bioinformatics-based approaches for studying emerging infectious diseases. Through a combination of teaching, mentorship, and research involvement, he contributes to building the next generation of virologists and public health researchers.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Systemic Virology | I Semester |
| Molecular Virology and Bioinformatics | II Semester |
| Clinical Virology | III Semester |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Microbiology | Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow | 2019 |
| PGDPHM | Public Health Management | Indian Institute of Public Health, New Delhi | 2013 |
| MSc | Virology | National Institute of Virology, Pune | 2010 |
| BSc | Medical Microbiology | HNB Garhwal University, Dehradun | 2007 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal Institute of Virology, Manipal, MAHE | Assistant professor | Nov 2024 - Till Date |
| Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Maryland, USA | Post Doctoral Fellow | 2023-2024 |
| University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma, USA | Post Doctoral Fellow | 2020-2023 |
| SGPGIMS, Lucknow | Senior Research Fellow | 2015-2019 |
| National Institute of Virology, Pune | Senior Research Fellow | 2013-2015 |