Associate Professor, Head of the Department & Vice - Principal
M.Sc.
Papers Taught : All Courses of B.Sc
Area of Expertise : Physical Chemistry
Academic Experience - 34 Years
Contact Details
email : nanda@sdmcujire.in
Publication
Ganavi D, Ramu R, Kumar V, Patil SM, Martiz RM, Shirahatti PS, Sathyanarayana R, Poojary B, Holla BS, Poojary V, Kumari KN. In vitro and in silico studies of fluorinated 2,3-disubstituted thiazolidinone-pyrazoles as potential α-amylase inhibitors and antioxidant agents. Arch Pharm (Weinheim). 2022;355(3):2100342.
Conference/seminars attended
Participated in the National Conference on “Implementation of National Education Policy 2020: Challenges and Way Forward: Curriculum, Assessment and Outcome” organised by Mangalore University in association with Karnataka Higher Education Council, Bengaluru at University College, Mangaluru on 26 May 2023.
Participated in the National Level Conference on “NEP-2020: Challenges and Way front- Curriculum Assessment and Outcome” organised by University College, Mangaluru on 25 May 2023.
Participated in National Level Webinar on “NAAC Guidelines for SSR Submission” organised by Rizvi College of Education, Mumbai on 3 April 2023.
Participated in the National Level Seminar on “Indigenous Practices in Higher Education in India: Steps Ahead” organised by Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous),Ujire on 29 and 30 March 2023.
Participated in the National Webinar on “Prior Art Search Engine, Patent Structure and Claim Drafting” organised by the Research Committee and IQAC of Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous),Ujire, on 26 June 2021.
Participated in the three day National Workshop (Online) on “Making Online Classes Interactive and ICT Add-ons for Teaching” organised by Chanakya Law University, Patna from 29 May 2021 to 31 May 2021.
Participated in the International Seminar on “Trends in Science Education” organised by the Departments of Physics and Chemistry of Sangolli Rayanna First Grade Constituent College, Belagavi on 1 March 2021.
Participated in the one day National Workshop (Online) on “ ICT Tools for Chemistry Teachers” organised by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, on 22 February 2021.
Participated in the one day Workshop on “New Education Policy” and “Research Tools“ organised by the IQAC, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous),Ujire, on 15 February 2021
Participated in the one day Symposium on “New Education Policy-2020” organised by the IQAC, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous),Ujire, on 12 February 2021.
Participated in the one day National Conference on “Quality Audit in Institutions of Higher Learning” organised by Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women (Autonomous), Bengaluru on 28 January 2020.
Participated in the one day National Seminar on “Challenges of Higher Education: Teacher Initiatives – Quality- Curriculum-Ethics” organised by KRMSS in collaboration with Mangalore University, Mangaluru and NAAC, at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of ,Business Management, Mangaluru on 11 January 2020.
Participated in the one day NAAC Orientation Programme “Yojanaa” under the “Paraamarsh” Scheme of UGC held at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous),Ujire, on 8 November 2019.
Participated in the one day Workshop on Astronomy ,“Taara Loka” organised by the Departments of Physics, in collaboration with Regional Science Centre Pilikula , Mangaluru and Association of Physics Teachers of Mangalore University at SDM College(Autonomous), Ujire on 24.10.2019
Participated in the one day Conference on “New Education Policy” organised by IQAC, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire, on 29 July 2019.
Participated in the UGC sponsored one day National Conference on “Synthetic, Spectroscopic and Structural Chemistry” (SSSC-2019) organised by the Department of Studies in Chemistry, Govindadasa College, Surathkal on 15 and 16 March 2019.
Participated in the one day National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences” (NSRACS 2019) organised by the Department of Chemistry Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire, on 18 and 19 January 2019.
Participated in the one day National Conference on “Individual Social Responsibility” organised by the NSS Unit Canara College, Mangaluru on 10 October 2018.
Participated in “Science Lecture Series Programme” organised by Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous),Ujire, in association with Karnataka Science and Technology (KSTA), Bengaluru on 12 January 2017.
Participated in the AIFUCTO 30th Academic Conference and National Seminar on “Some Inputs for Draft National Education Policy 2016 –as in MHRD Website-Critical Appraisal Comments & Suggestions” organised by Assam College Teachers’ Association Guwahati, Assam from 7 to 9 October 2016.
Participated in the UGC sponsored National Level Workshop on “Operation and Maintenance of Analytical Instruments” organised by the Department of Chemistry, Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala from 7 to 11 September 2015.
Participated in the National Level Seminar on “Modern Synthetic Methods and Their Applications” at PG Department of Chemistry, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 27 February 2015.
Participated in the DBT sponsored National Seminar on ‘Modern Methods in Chemistry’ organised by the Department of Chemistry St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru from 16 and 17 January 2014.
Participated in the UGC sponsored one day State Level Seminar on “Applications of Electromagnetic Radiations” organised by the Department of Chemistry, Vivekananda College, Puttur on 24 July 2013.
Participated in the one day State Level Workshop on “Methodologies in Research Article Writing” organised by SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 26 January 2013.
Participated in the one day Symposium on "Recent Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences” organised by UG and PG Departments of Chemistry, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire on 24 December 2012.
Participated in the two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” conducted by UG and PG Departments of Chemistry, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire on 29 and 30 September 2010.
Participated in the two day State Level Conference on “Emerging Trends in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Designing” organized by the Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Chemistry, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire from 6 and 7 March 2009.
Participated in the UGC sponsored Regional Level Symposium on “Science Teaching and Education at Undergraduate Level – Past Experiences and Future Directions” organised by the Science Departments of St. Philomena College, Puttur on 6 and 7 October 2005.
Participated in the NAAC sponsored National Seminar on “The Role of Primary Stake Holders in Quality Enhancement of Higher Education for Women” organised by Kavery Women’s College, Virajpet on 11 and 12 March 2005.
Participated in the two day National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Electrochemical and Surface Sciences for Industry and Society” organized by the Department of Industrial Chemistry, Kuvempu University, Shimoga on 3 and 4 December.2004.
Participated in the three Day UGC sponsored State Level Seminar on ‘Modern Techniques in Analytical Chemistry’ at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College, Ujire from 29 to 31 July 2004.
FDP attended
Participated in one week National Level Faculty Development Programme (Online) on “Generative AI and Advanced Tools for Academic Research” organised by Scrollwell Academy from 9 December 2024 to 15 December 2024.
Participated in seven day International Level Faculty Development Programme (Online) on “Teaching Learning, Education and Research with Various Tools and Techniques” organised by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Commerce, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomus), Ujire, Karnataka , India in collaboration with Cape Comorin Trust, India from 25 January 2024 to 31 January 2024
Participated in the fourteen day National Level Faculty Development Programme (Online) on “ Innovative Teaching Strategies and Tools in the Digital Age” organised by Scrollwell Academy in collaboration with Ministry of Education’s Institution for Innovation Council, Gulzar Group of Institutions , Ludhiana from 20 October 2023 to 03 November 2023.
Participated in seven day National Level FDP (Online) on “ Innovative Teaching Strategies and Tools in the Digital Age” organised by Ministry of Higher Education’s Institution, Innovation Council, Gulzar Group of Institutes, Ludhiana from 24 March 2023 to 30 March 2023
Participated in the National Level Faculty Development Programme on “Creativity and Innovation in Teaching” organised by the Department of Economics and Rural Development, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous),Ujire Ujire on 12 July 2021
Participated in the one week (Online) Faculty Development Programme on “Advanced or Smart Processing Technology” organized by the Department of Polymer Science and Technology, from 10 to 14 August 2020.
Participated in the Faculty Development Programme (Online) on “NAAC Accreditation and Assessment: Mastering Criteria 1 to 7” organised by Nirmal Integrated Consultancy in Association with International Association of Research Scholars and Agarwal Education Solution and Ovocor Zenminder Consultancy on 30 May 2020.
Participated in the UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Chemistry organised by the Departments of PG Studies in Industrial Chemistry and Chemistry, Kuvempu University from 24 October to 14 November 2004.
Participated in the UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Chemistry organised by UGC Academic Staff College, Bangalore University Bengaluru, from 1 December to 21 December 2003.
Participated in the UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Chemistry organised by Academic Staff College, Bangalore University,Bengaluru from 9 October to 31 October 2000.
Participated in the UGC sponsored 39th Orientation Programme at Deen Dayal Upadhyay University, Gorakhpur, UP from 8 April 2000 to 5 May 2000.
Any Other
Vice principal since 2025.
Registrar (Evaluation) of the college from 2022-2025
Advisor, NAAC Criterion VI since 2023
Member of Academic Council of the college since 2021
HoD of Chemistry, since 2021
Member of SDMC Data Centre since 2020
Chairman, NAAC Criterion VI ,2018-2023
Coordinator, Department of Chemistry, 2020- 2021
Member of Board of Directors ,SDM Co-Operative Store since 2020