Mr. Rajmohan Dhandapani

Rajmohan Dhandapani is a Selection Grade Assistant Professor at the Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal — a culinary educator and industry veteran whose career spans over 25 years of rich, cross-continental experience at the intersection of culinary artistry and academic excellence, across prestigious hospitality establishments and leading academic institutions in India and abroad. A seasoned specialist in Bakery and Pastry Arts, he has built his career across premier hotel chains, international cruise liners, airline catering operations, and leading hospitality institutions — translating deep industry expertise into purposeful, practice-driven education. His pedagogy goes beyond technique; it is rooted in shaping professional mindsets, nurturing creative confidence, and building the scientific understanding that underpins every great culinary creation.

His professional focus encompasses Bakery & Pastry Innovation, Hospitality Training, Curriculum Design, and Industry-Academia Collaboration — ensuring that academic learning remains deeply connected to the pulse of the global hospitality world. Driven by Craft, Care, and Connection, he is passionately devoted to empowering young culinary talent to become confident, skilled, and world-class professionals in the food and hospitality industry.