
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Dr. Namratha Pai K is currently an Assistant Professor - Senior Scale in the Department of Dietetics and Applied Nutrition at Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). She conducts classes for UG and PG programmes at the Institution. She is a MAHE recognized PhD Guide in Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics. She co-ordinates the PhD Program at WGSHA and is a member of the Institution Research Committee.
She is the Co-Coordinator for the Centre for Research, Innovation and Sustainability in Integrated Agriculture, MAHE. She mentors doctoral students and post-graduate students in their research projects. She is a Co-PI in an ICMR funded project and also contributes to the research output such as paper publications and conference presentations at WGSHA.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Public Health Nutrition theory | 2nd and 3rd semester |
| Public Health Nutrition practicals | 2nd and 3rd semester |
| Master's thesis and Publication track | 2nd, 3rd and 4th Semester |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Food Science and Nutrition | Manasagangotri, University of Mysore | 2020 |
| M.Sc. | Food Science and Nutrition | Manasagangotri, University of Mysore | 2013 |
| B.Sc. | Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Chemistry and Microbiology | Maharani's Science College, University of Mysore | 2011 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, MAHE | Assistant Professor - Senior Scale | December 2025 - Present |
| Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, MAHE | Assistant Professor | December 2020- December 2025 |
| Manasagangotri, University of Mysore | Guest Faculty | September 2020 - December 2020 |
| Manasagangotri, University of Mysore | UGC-BSR Research Fellow | September 2015 - September 2020 |
| Manasagangotri, University of Mysore | Technical Assistant (UGC-DRS II project | October 2013 - March 2014 |