
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall administration and academic functioning of the Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. Supervises and mentors PhD scholars, postgraduate, and undergraduate students in research projects, seminars, and academic activities.
Research interests include Proteomics, Peptide Therapeutics, Virology, Cell Biology, and Bioprocess Technology. Actively contributes to departmental and institutional academic, research, and professional development initiatives.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Cell and Molecular Biology | VIII Semester BPharm |
| Advanced Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | I Semester MPharm |
| Proteins and Protein Formulations | II Semester MPharm |
| Immunotechnology | II Semester MPharm |
| Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Practical II | II Semester MPharm |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPharm | Pharmacy | National College of Pharmacy, Shimoga | 1999 |
| MPharm | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty | 2002 |
| PhD | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty | 2007 |
| Post-doctoral Research | Proteomics | University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA | 2012 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE, Manipal | HOD | June 2021 to Present |
| Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE, Manipal | Professor | 07/2019 to Present |
| Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE, Manipal | Associate Professor | 06/2015 to 06/2019 |
| Manipal International University, Nilai, Malaysia | Associate Professor | 05/2014 to 05/2015 |
| Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE, Manipal | Associate Professor | 11/2012 to 04/2014 |
| Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE, Manipal | Assistant Professor | 06/2007 to 10/2012 |
| JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty | Lecturer | 02/2005 - 03/2007 |