
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Serves as the institute academic coordinator and PG photonics coordinator, overseeing curriculum planning and program delivery. As the laser safety supervisor, he ensures compliance with safety standards in advanced laboratories. He is also a member of the Board of Studies (BoS), contributing to academic policy and curriculum development. In addition to these roles, he is actively involved in teaching, mentoring undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students, supervising research projects, and facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations in photonics and applied physics. Research responsibilities: Research coordinator (2016-21).
Principal investigator of government and industrial projects. PhD guide/co-guide – 10; PhD guided/co-guided – 11. PG projects – 18. Doctoral advisory committee member. Institute ethics committee member.
Administrative duties: Quality and compliance coordinator (2011-16 and 2021-25). Admission coordinator (2020-2022). Sports advisor. Faculty recruitment coordinator.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Advanced Laser Technology | 3rd/2nd |
| Optical Communication and Devices | 3rd/2nd |
| Biophotonics | 3rd/2nd |
| Solid State Physics | 2nd/1st |
| General Physics Lab - II | 2nd/1st |
| Laser Safety Drill | 1st/1st, 3rd/2nd and research scholars |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Laser Spectroscopic Instrumentation | Manipal University | 2012 |
| MPhill | Physics | Pondicherry University | 2005 |
| MSc | Laser Physics | Pondicherry University | 2003 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, India | Faculty | Feb 2008 - Till Date |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, India | Junior Scientist | 06/2006 to 02/2008 |
| IIT, Madras | Project Associate | 04/2005 to 05/2006 |