
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Handling theory and practical courses for M.Sc. Clinical Virology students at the Manipal Institute of Virology, including subjects such as Medical Entomology, One Health, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Guiding research projects and dissertation activities for M.Sc. Clinical Virology students at Manipal Institute of Virology.
Serving as a subject expert in the Doctoral Advisory Committee (DAC) for PhD scholars at Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Actively involved in organizing workshops, training programs, and certificate courses at Manipal Institute of Virology, and serving as a resource person for programs on Basic and Advanced Medical Entomology, Clinical and Medical Virology, and Biosafety & Biosecurity.
Acting as Technical Manager for Sample Management at the Viral Diagnostic Laboratory, while also overseeing entomology laboratory activities at Manipal Institute of Virology. Managing and operating the Luminex platform for diagnostic and research activities within the laboratory facility. Coordinating alumni activities for M.Sc. Clinical Virology and PhD programs at Manipal Institute of Virology.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Insect vectors of Viral diseases | III Semester |
| Analytical Tools (Application of GIS and Biostatistics) | II Semester |
| One Health Approach in Virology | II Semester |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD* | Virology | Manipal Institute of Virology (MIV), MAHE Manipal | Ongoing (Since 2021) |
| M.Sc. | Public Health Entomology | ICMR-Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC), Puducherry (Affiliated to Pondicherry University) | 2015 |
| B.Sc. | Medical Laboratory Technology | Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry | 2013 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal Institute of Virology (MIV), MAHE Manipal | Lecturer | 2024-Present |
| Manipal Institute of Virology (MIV), MAHE Manipal | Research Officer | 2018-2024 |
| Manipal Centre for Virus Research (MCVR), MAHE Manipal | Specialist Entomologist | 2016-2018 |
| ICMR-Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC), Puducherry | Intern | 2015-2016 |