
Professor & Head
Actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including interactive learning, seminars, case discussions, practical training, and assessment in Oral Pathology, Microbiology, and Forensic Odontology. Sets and reviews question papers and participates in theory and practical examinations. Mentors students in research projects and academic activities. Actively engaged in research in Oral Pathology, Oral Cancer Diagnostics, Cytomorphometry, Immunohistochemistry, Biopsy Reporting, and Forensic Odontology, with 40+ Scopus-indexed publications.
Regularly updates professional knowledge through CDEs, workshops, conferences, and faculty development programmes. Actively contributes to academic administration, curriculum development, research promotion, faculty development, and institutional activities, with a focus on evidence-based teaching, research, innovation, and professional development
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology | III BDS & II BDS |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | General Dentistry | Manipal Colleg of Dental Sciences Mangalore | 1997 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore | HOD | 01-06-2026 to till date |