Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Engaged in research in the field of Materials Science, with a focus on applications in composites, sensors, energy storage, thin films, and flexible electronics. Mentors undergraduate students in short-term research projects and case presentations. Actively involved in various departmental and institutional academic activities. Currently serving as Principal Investigator (PI) for the ANRF-PMECRG funded project focused on the preparation of high-quality mesophase pitch for carbon fiber applications.
Institutional Coordinator for IP/Copyright, Training, and Consultancy activities. Laboratory In-charge for B.Sc. III Year (5th & 6th Semester) and II Year (4th Semester) laboratories. Guide and Co-Guide for Ph.D. scholars and Supervisor for undergraduate project students.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Solid State Electronics (B.Sc) | IV Semester |
| Classical Electrodynamics (B.Sc) | V Semester |
| Research Methodology (B.Sc) | VII Semester |
| Term paper II (M.Sc) | III Semester |
| Electronic Devices and Circuits (M.Sc) | II Semester |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | 2D Materials, Coatings, Thin films, Sensors, | Centre For Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bengaluru | 2022 |
| M.Sc | Electronics | Karnatak University, Dharwad | 2013 |
| B.Sc | Physics, Mathematic, Electronics | Karnatak Science College, Dharwad | 2011 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal Institute of Applied Physics | Assistant Professor | Aug 2024-Till now |
| Tata Steel Limited | Researcher | Aug 2022-July 2024 |
| JNCASR | Postdoc fellow | May 2022-July 2022 |
| JNCASR | R & D Assistant | Sep 2014-Dec 2016 |