
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
I have actively contributed to academic, administrative, research, teaching, and patient care activities within the department. I have undertaken key administrative responsibilities, including ISO documentation, NAAC coordination, website and social media management, teacher guardianship, and participation in departmental and institutional committees. My research contributions include guiding UG/PG student research projects, publishing Scopus-indexed papers, and collaborating on interdisciplinary research. I also serve as a reviewer for reputed Scopus-indexed journals.
In teaching, I contribute to curriculum development, lesson planning, student mentoring, assessments, examinations, and academic discussions. Additionally, I supervise students and interns in patient care, participate in outreach programs, and contribute to tobacco cessation and community oral health initiatives. As a subject expert, I have also published articles on oral health awareness in local newspapers.
Subjects Currently Teaching
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | 2007 | |
| MDS | Public Health Dentistry | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | 2012 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Associate Professor | 11/2018 till date |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Reader | 11/2016 to 11/2018 |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Assistant Professor | 06/2012 to 10/2016 |