Faculty Members

Educational Qualifications and Work Experience

BA in History, Geography and Optional Kannada, from the University of Mysore, MA. in Ancient History and Archaeology, PGD in Epigraphy, PGD in M.T.H (Museology, Tourism and Heritage) from the University of Mysore, M.Phil. from Deccan College, Post Graduate and Research Institute, Pune, Maharashtra, Perusing PhD. In Deccan College, Post Graduate and Research Institute, Pune, Maharashtra

• Worked as a Young Archaeologist in the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA), Archaeological Survey of India, Delhi
• Worked as an Excavation Supervisor at Nagardhan (Satavahana and Vakataka Culture) and Panchmathai (Harappan Culture) excavations.
• Worked as a HOD. and Assistant Professor, Department History, Vivekananda Degree College, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru.

Academic Awards, Life Member

• CHR JRF Award and Contingency Award for PhD Research (Completed) from the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), New Delhi.
• Small Research Grant Award from the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) for minor research, New Delhi.
• Small Study and Research Grant (India) from the Nehru Trust for the Indian collection at the Victoria & Albert Museum, New Delhi.
• M.H Krishna Merit Award for Best Research Paper from Karnataka Itihasa Academy®, Bengaluru.
• Life Member, Karnataka Itihasa Academy®, Bengaluru.
• Life Member, Itihasa Darpana, Bengaluru.

Academic Participations and Publications

• 12 research Publications in UGC care listed and peer-Reviewed Journals, 6 Invited Lecture, 6 Seminar and Conference, 7 Workshops, 9 Paper Presentations, 6 workshops and23 events Organised as a coordinator(Seminars, workshops and Special lectures etc).