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Science and Humanities
OUR FACULTIES
Dr. Karuna VijayendraDean
Division of Yoga and Humanities
Dr. Karuna Vijayendra is an acclaimed dance historian and researcher with over 28 years of experience. Renowned as the youngest Dance Historian during her early career, she has authored seven publications and over 90 research articles in English and Kannada. Her pioneering work includes decoding ancient and medieval Indian dance techniques such as the Mahaanata early form of dancing shiva from Badami, ‘Kumbha Nritya’ of Vedic tradition, ‘Mandala Nritya’, ‘Perani Paddhati’, and the ‘Gaundali Vidhi’ of the Hoysala dynasty, among others.She has worked as a domain expert and as technical editor for the book, ‘Neo Desi Karanas a sequential link’, decoding 800-year-old Karnataka desi dance tradition along with her Guru Vidushi Late, Smt.Sundari Santanam.
Her stage productions - the revisualisation of Karnataka’s forgotten temple dance traditions, particularly ‘Vicitra Chitra Nartana’, a dance tradition performed by Hoysala queen Shantaladevi, have been widely celebrated. Ranga Vaibhoga a documentary based on her Ph.D. thesis, directed by Sri Suneel Puranik, received the National (two Rajata Kamal) Award for its contribution to art and culture.
She has served as a research fellow and project associate at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts and has held numerous honorary positions, including as a member of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s Censor Board and a jury member for national-level dance and film festivals. & Prasar Bharati -DDChandana dance Audition. She is Chair, HOD department of Bharatnatyam, Arya University, Milpitas, California, USA.
As a visiting faculty member for prestigious universities, she has inspired students globally with her expertise in dance history, temple traditions, aesthetics, and sculptural studies. Passionate about bridging theory and practice, she continues to mentor scholars, conduct heritage tours, and deliver lectures, fostering appreciation for India’s rich cultural legacy. She believes in the philosophy of Nṛtyō Rakshati Rakshitāḥ - “Dance protects those who protect it.”
Dr. Ramya C.R.
Dr. Ramya C.R. is a distinguished musician, dancer, and researcher with over 25 years of experience in Bharatanatya and Karnataka Sangita. She holds a Ph.D. from Annamalai University and has authored Sushodha and Hejjegondu Gejjepada. A prolific composer of 600+ songs, she has directed acclaimed dance dramas and published research in music and dance. She has performed internationally, collaborated as a vocalist and nattuvanar promoting Karnataka’s cultural heritage through her art, and served on the jury of Zee Kannada’s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa,
She has contributed to major research-based projects of Dr. Karuna Vijayendra, including A Conceptual music reconstruction of Asaritha vardhamanaka for Mahanata and Conceptual reconstruction of Prabandha, a medieval period Dance music from Sangita ratnakara to Vichitra Chitra Nartana. As a music resource person for the Digital Hampi Project (NID, Bengaluru), her work was featured in the final showcase at the National Museum, Delhi.
She has received over 30 prestigious awards, including the Hassan District Rajyotsava Award and Aryabhata Award, and continues to inspire through her contributions to the performing arts.
Dr. Madhura K R
PhD
1.Young Scientist award- award given by Vision Group on Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka.
2. Research Excellence Award-2025 - Dr. Madhura K R has honored and received” WEGROW Research Excellent Award-2025” during International workshop on IPR claims establishment and patent Grants held at Jyothi Institute of Commerce and Management, Bangalore on 31st May 2025.
3. Research Excellence Award-2025 - Received from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, India.
4. Number of Patents Granted: 10
Number of Research Publications indexed in Scopus and web of science: 43
5. Number of students guided for PhD : 03 (under VTU)
6.Number of research project completed : 01(Major research project granted by VGST, DST, Government of Karnataka
7. Number of Projects guided for post graduation students: 23
8 Number of session chaired in National /International conferences: 05
9 Number of invited talks : 09
10 Conferences organized :02
11 Number of papers presented in National/ International conferences: 15
12 Number of conferences attended : 30
13 Awards received : 03
14 Professional reviewing service for journals: 30+
Applied Mathematics- Fluid mechanics, Thermodynamics, Dusty and Nanofluids, Fractional Nanofluids
- Head for Centre of Excellence in Advanced Mathematics
- Research Coordinator for department of Science and Humanities
Scopus ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6031-1674 Publons ID: AAC-1830-2022
- MHD Maxwell nanofluid flow over a porous conical surface: A fractional approach” Results in Engineering, 26(2025)104853, Elsevier Publication.DoI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104853
- Investigation of Temperature Distribution and Heat Transfer Rate of Moving Fin with Radiation and Magnetic Field Effects, July 2024, Journal of Mines Metals and Fuels 71(12A):214-219, DOI: 10.18311/jmmf/2023/43603.
- Numerical study on magnetohydrodynamics micropolar Carreau nanofluid with Brownian motion and thermophoresis effect, International Journal of Modelling and Simulation, 2023, DOI: 10.1080/02286203.2023.2234240
- Mathematical modelling on Peristaltic motion and temperature distribution of dusty Jeffrey fluid under the influence of variable viscosity , International Journal of Ambient Energy, 2023, DOI: 10.1080/01430750.2023.2216698
- Numerical Investigation on Thermal Response of an Unsteady Magnetohydrodynamics Straight Porous Fin,International Journal of Ambient Energy, 2023, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/01430750.2023.2180085(Taylor & Francis Publication, Scopus recognized)
Dr. Jismy K Joseph
Assistant Professor School of Science & Humanities
PhD
UGC-JRF
English
Teaching and other academic-administrative responsibilities
Ms. Linta Maria George
Master of Science
State Eligibility Test
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Physics
- IQAC Criteria 5 Coordinator
- Cultural Coordinator
Dr. Smrithi S P
Assistant Professor School of Science & Humanities
PhD
- Seved as a scientist in Indian Space Research Organisation and qualified CSIR-JRF-NET.
- Have two Indian patents and one UK patent to the credit. More than 20 international publications.
Nanoscience and nanotechnology
Research Coordinator and Assistant Professor
- Kottam, N., Jammula, K. R., Smrithi S. P., A. Tawai., Design and Development of g-C3N4/ZnO/CdS Ternary Photocatalyst for the Removal of Environmentally Hazardous Organic Dyes under Visible Light, Applied Science and Engineering Progress, 2024, 18(3), 2024, 7654. (2025; King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB, Q2, IF-3.76)
- Prashanth, G., Madhu, G. M., Kottam, N., Smrithi S P, Carica Papaya derived Carbon nanodots for the detection of Fe (III) ions. Applied Science and Engineering Progress, 2024, 18(2), 7571. (2025: King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Q2, IF-3.76)
- Archana, B., Kottam, N., Smrithi S P, Sekhar, K. C. Fabrication of 2D+1D nanoarchitecture for transition metal oxide modified CdS nanorods: A comparative study on their photocatalytic hydrogen-generation efficiency. Nanotechnology, 2023, 34(44), 445402. DOI 10.1088/1361-6528/acec50. (2023: IOP, Q1, IF-3.5)
- S Sharieff, S Veluturla, N Kottam, S P Smrithi, R Singhvi, Esterification of levulinic acid to butyl levulinate over TiO2/WO3/SO42−: optimization and kinetic study, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2023, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-023-04016-z (2023: Springer, Q2, IF-4.0)
Dr. Sowbhagya
Assistant Professor School of Science & Humanities
Ph. D
Made education related youtube videos
Mathematics
- Exam coordinator
- IQAC criteria -1 coordinator
Internal BOS member
Raghunatha, K. R., Shivakumara, I. S., & Sowbhagya. “Stability of buoyancy-driven convection in an Oldroyd-B fluid-saturated anisotropic porous layer”. Applied Mathematics and Mechanics (Q-2), Volume 39(5), Pages 653– 666, (2018)
Mr. Ritik Nagar
Yoga Therapist and Sports Coordinator School of Science & Humanities
Post Graduation Diploma PGDYS
National Gold Medallist
- Yoga and Sports
- Sports Psychology
Physical Education
Ms. Kunj Verma
Senior Yoga Therapist / Instructor School of Science & Humanities
Masters in Yogic Science (UGC NET)
- Fitness
- Health and Wellness
- Yoga
- Management
Theory Practical classes
Ms. Roopashree N S
Assistant Professor School of Science & Humanities
- MSc
- MPhil(PhD)
Completed a minor research project funded by UGC
Applied Mathematics
Solving PDE by power series in International journal of mathematics.
Mr. Sridhar G
M.Sc ( mathematics) , M.Ed. , KSET, NET, (PhD)
Mathematics
- “Stress Evaluation And Detection During Examination Using Data Analytics”
- “Smart Farming: Integration of IoT and Precision Agriculture for Improved Crop Management”
Mr. Vibin P G
Msc. Mathematics and B. Ed
Statistics and operations research and numerical methods
- Teaching and training
- Mentor, IT cell
Dr. Radha D R
Ph d
Got a state level award for dance category
English Literature
- Urmila: the depiction of sacrifices of less known character of Ramayana, vol- 8, Aegaeum Journal, ISSN No: 0776-3808, April, 2020.
- "The Portrayal of Children in select stories of R. K Narayan, Shodh Sarita, vol-8, 81-186 March 2021 International 2348-2397
- A critical analysis of Emma as a narrative of social hegemony and agency, anhad lok 7,233-36, November 2021 2349- 137X
- Gendering of ghosts: exploring the patriarchal elements paranormal present in popular narrative in the select kannada film Apthamithra, Towards Excellence, International ISSN No- 0974-035x, vol-14, issue no. 1.
- The portrayal of violence, torture and ill treatment of women in the novel A thousand splendid suns in Anhad Lok, special issue-6
Mr. Punitkumar Basavaraj Nayak
Assistant Professor School of Science & Humanities
Ph.D
• Secured first rank with Gold Medal in B.A Yoga from Karnataka Arts College, Dharwad, in 2018.
• I participated in and represented Karnataka University Dharwad in the All-India InterUniversity Yoga Championship held at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, during the 2017-18 academic year.
• Qualified UGC. NET in 2019 December
• I have officiated as a member of the Yoga Selection Committee.
• Trained and mentored the Mangalore University Campus Yoga Men’s and Women’s Teams for Inter-University level competitions.
Yoga Therapy and Research
Has served as the Team Coach for the Yogasana Championship
• Nayak, P., & Krishna Sharma, D. (2024). Effect of yoga therapy on immunological changes in post graduate girls (Vol. 11). JETIR. www.jetir.orgd380 • Punitkumar, M., Ms Sowmya, N. *, & Lamani, C. (2025). Effect of Yoga Therapy practices on Premenstrual Syndrome and Body Mass Index Among Female Postgraduate Students Introduction. In JETIR2501417 Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (Vol. 12). www.jetir.org• Nayak, P., & Sharma, Dr. K. K. (2024). The impact of yoga practices on psychological and immune health: A systematic review. International Journal of Yogic, Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 9(2), 148–152. https://doi.org/10.22271/yogic.2024.v9.i2c.1628• Punitkumar Nayak, Prasanna BK. The effect of yoga therapy on blood pressure in middle aged male subjects. Int J Yogic Hum Mov Sports Sciences 2025;10(1):153-156.
• Punitkumar, M., Ms Sowmya, N. *, & Lamani, C. (2025). Effect of Yoga Therapy practices on Premenstrual Syndrome and Body Mass Index Among Female Postgraduate Students Introduction. In JETIR2501417 Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (Vol. 12). www.jetir.org
• Nayak, P., & Sharma, Dr. K. K. (2024). The impact of yoga practices on psychological and immune health: A systematic review. International Journal of Yogic, Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 9(2), 148–152. https://doi.org/10.22271/yogic.2024.v9.i2c.1628
• Punitkumar Nayak, Prasanna BK. The effect of yoga therapy on blood pressure in middle aged male subjects. Int J Yogic Hum Mov Sports Sciences 2025;10(1):153-156.
Dr. Raghavendra K
Assistant Professor School of Science & Humanities
Ph.D
- Having 16 years of teaching experience in Engineering course-
Taught- Engineering Mathematics-I/II/III/IV, Additional Mathematics-I/II,
Calculus and Linear algebra, Advanced calculus and Numerical methods,
Transform calculus, Fourier series and Numerical techniques, Complex
analysis Probability and statistical methods. - Worked as a Department coordinator for NBA/NAAC/ISO.
- MATHXPLORE Mathematical club coordinator.
As a NSS and YRC Coordinator conducted Blood donation camps, Plantation camps
Topology
- BTMA111 course lead
- Mentor for PH06
- https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&hl=en&user=YqCx1HEAAAAJ
- https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09720529.2022.2075090
- https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10531358?source=document-share&dld=Z21haWwuY29t
- IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 1114, 6th Biennial International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering Science and Technology (ICETEST 2020) 17th-19th December 2020, Kerala, India Citation M H Ananda et al 2021 IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 1114 012032
- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42979-021-00793-4
Dr. A Mohanapriya
Assistant Professor School of Science & Humanities
PhD
- Best Paper Award
- NPTEL
- Book Chapter
Differential Equation
- Exam cell Co-Ordinator
- Mentor
- https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ponmana-Selvan-Arumugam/publication/386548593_Mahgoub_Transform_and_Ulam_Stability_of_Logistic_Growth_Differential_Equation/links/6755b27bb558f41d0fc620c1/Mahgoub-Transform-and-Ulam-Stability-of-Logistic-Growth-Differential-Equation.pdf
- https://annalsmcs.org/index.php/amcs/article/view/274
- https://kkms.org/index.php/kjm/article/view/1210
- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00025-021-01491-6
- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13662-020-03148-0
Mr. Yeeshu Prajapati
Yoga Instructor School of Science & Humanities
- UGC-NET
- Participation three times in All India Inter University in Yoga and Mallakhamb Event
Yoga
Yoga Instructor
Ms. K M Sadhana Sony
Assistant Professor School of Science & Humanities
(Ph.D) in Yoga science
Completed minor research project funded by UGC
Yoga Teaching and Training
Dr. Chitra Ramprakash
M.Sc, PhD
Graph Theory - Distances & Algorithms
Ms. A Radhika
M.Sc MBA (PhD)
1st Rank in MSc
Mathematics (Calculus - Linear algebra)
Teaching, mentoring, researach
Dr. Aman Sharma
PhD
1. Received Grant from the KRISHIK-ABI, RKVY, for my start-up, AMSH ENDEAVOURS, under the Anveshan Programme by the Ministry of Agriculture & Family Welfare, Govt. of India.
2. Awarded by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Govt. of India, for product development in line with the Onion Grand Challenge & the prototype was selected as one of the Top 4 Innovations.
3. Awarded member by the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC)
4. Delivered a talk for the Faculty Development Programme (FDP)
5. Received Best Paper Award at an International Conference
Materials Chemistry, Sustainability, Wastewater remediation, Waste to wealth, Biomass valorisation, Nanotechnology, Pollutant Degradation
- Teaching Engineering Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry to B.Tech students
- Classes to Bachelors of Occupational Therapy students on Biochemistry
- Mentoring students
- Coordinating with Admissions Department at the Office of Deputy Registrar.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5024-292X
https://chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/chem.202501564
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlehtml/2025/ra/d5ra00025d
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2632-959X/ad4d09/meta
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlehtml/2024/na/d4na00254g
Ms. Sanjana N Begur
M.Sc Yoga Therapy
Yoga
Dr. Madhusudhan C K
Assistant Professor School of Science & Humanities
PhD
Best paper Award
Material Science
Teaching and Academics
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/chapter/edited-volume/abs/pii/B9780443188602000244
Mr. Shubham Kumar
Assistant Professor School of Science & Humanities
MSc
YOGA - Mental health
Ms. Sanjana Ramesh
Research Scholar School of Science & Humanities
Organic chemistry
