M.Sc. in Solid State Physics from Sardar Patel University, Anand.
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Prof. K.G. Ratnakar
M.Sc. Physics
Academic Qualifications
Academic Positions Held and Teaching Experience
- 1.Started my career as Lecturer in Physics at Bhandarkars’ College, Kundapura, in 1973. Prior to that served as Demonstrator in 1968-71.
- 2.Worked as Lecturer/Reader/Professor at MGM College, Udupi from 1976 to 2001.
- 3.Served as Professor and HOD of Physics from 2001 to 2003 at Bhandarkars’ College, Kundapura.
- 4.Retired from the service in July 2003 from Bhandarkars’ College, Kundapura.
- 5.Joined BASE, Bangalore in 2004 and served as faculty, consultant and content reviewer for 16 years. At BASE, I was involved in both classroom and online teaching. Taught/trained IIT (JEE), AIEEE, NEET, PU-CET, and KVPY aspirants. Did mentoring and counseling of students. Involved in content development (preparation of study materials) for the above streams of coaching.
- Served for three years as the President of Physics Teachers’ Association, Mangalore University.
- Served as Director of Vocational Course from 1991 to 2001 at MGM College, Udupi.
- Served as Resource person for a number of Refresher Courses held for college teachers
- Served as Resource person for a number of Refresher Courses held for High School teachers.
Other Services during student life:
- During my student life I participated in 17 NCC (naval) camps and RD Parade, New Delhi.
- During my student life I served as Union Secretary of the Bhandarkars’ College Students’ Union in 1966-67.
- Served as Secretary of Social Service League in 1967-68
Prof. R. L. Bhat
M.Sc. Physics
Experience
- 32 years teaching in Poorna Prajna College, Udupi
- 4 years teaching in Indira Shivaram Polytechnic, Udupi
- 4 years teaching in KMCIC, Manipal
- 4 years IIT coaching in Udupi
Other activities
- Translated and directed 22 Marathi dramas.
- Vice President of Ragadhana Udupi
Dr. U.S. Aithal
M.Sc., PhD Chemistry
Academic Qualifications
M.Sc. in Chemistry (I Class), M.Phil (I class with distinction and I Rank) from Central University of Hyderabad, and Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry from Karnataka University, Dharwad
Post-Doctoral Research Work
- 1.Lamar University (USA) 1990: “Permeation of Toxic Molecules through Polymer Membranes”.
- 2.Lamar University (USA) 1991: “Research in Physical and Polymer Chemistry”.
Academic Positions Held and Teaching Experience
- 1.Sri J.C.B.M. College, Sringeri: 30 years in various capacities as Lecturer, Reader and Professor of Chemistry
- 2.Bhandarkars’ College, Kundapur: 5 years as the Principal and Professor of Chemistry. Taught PU and Degree students for three and a half decades. It was gratifying to score 9.5 out of 10 points in the performance appraisal of teachers by students.
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3.BASE, Bangalore: 15 years as faculty, consultant and content reviewer.
●Both classroom and online teaching experience.
Taught/trained IIT (JEE), AIEEE, NEET, PU-CET, and KVPY aspirants.
●Done mentoring and counseling of students.
●Involved in content development (preparation of study materials) for the above streams of coaching. -
2.4.PU-CET Coaching:
●Free coaching at Vidyapeetha, Bangalore, several times
●SRS College, Chitradurga.
●Alva’s College, Moodabidri.
●Sri J.C.B.M. College, Sringeri.
Research Experience
- 1.As a researcher, published 21 research papers in Scientific Journals of International reputation.
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2.Papers presented at Conferences
(i) At the 197th National American Chemical Society Meeting held at Dallas, Texas (USA) in 1989.
(ii) At XIII Conference of Indian Membrane Society, held at Karnataka University, Dharwad in 1996. -
3.Worked as Chief Investigator/Co-ordinator for 5 short-term research projects, aimed at creating environmental awareness amongst rural people of Malnad region. These projects were sponsored by Centre for Environmental Education (CEE South), Bangalore.
●Outcomes of the research projects resulted in the publication of the following project reports:
(i) Environmental study of Merkel village (1995-1996).
(ii) Sustainable Biodiversity Conservation in Indigenous Systems – A Report on Forest Ecosystem of Bhadra Wild-life Sanctuary, Karnataka (1999)
(iii) Peoples Biodiversity Register of Kavadi Village (2000)
Besides the above, five booklets on environmental aspects were brought out.
As an Author of Books
The following text books and reference books were published for the benefit of PU, CET, COMEDK, JEE (Main) and NEET aspirants.
- 1.Text book of Chemistry “Rasayana Shastra” for I PU (Co-author and Co-editor).
- 2.Text book of Chemistry “Rasayana Shastra” for II PU (Co-author and Co-editor).
- 3.Text book of Chemistry “Rasayana Vijnana” for I PU (Co-author and Chief-editor).
- 4.Text book of Chemistry “Rasayana Vijnana” for II PU (Co-author and Chief-editor).
●The above text books in Kannada were published by Kannada University, Hampi.
As a Co-author of Books
- 5.Text book of Chemistry for I PU (Cengage Publishers).
- 6.Text book of Chemistry for II PU (Cengage Publishers).
- 7.Text book of Chemistry for II PU (Genome Publishers).
- 8.Chemistry for CET and COMEDK (Cengage Publishers).
- 9.Chemistry for Maharashtra CET (Cengage Publishers).
- 10.Chemistry for JEE (Main) (Cengage Publishers).
- 11.Chemistry for Medical Entrance Examination (Cengage Publishers).
Contributed more than 30 articles into various souvenirs, college annual magazines, commemoration volumes, etc., on a variety of topics of science, environmental issues, personalities, leadership traits, social service activities and so on.
●Participated in more than 50 seminars, workshops, conferences, refresher courses in various capacities such as resource person, paper presenter, delegate, etc.●Attended the following Summer Institutes
(i) All India Advanced Level Summer Institute for College Teachers (40 days) on “Chemical Kinetics and Chemical Equilibria”, University of Madras (1973).
(ii) All India Advanced Level Summer Institute for College Teachers (30 days) on “Chemical Spectroscopy”: Sardar Patel University, Vallabha Vidyanagar (1974).
(iii) Summer Institute in “Methodology of Teaching and Evaluation” (30 days) Manipal College of Education, Manipal (1977).
(iv) Refresher course in “Physical and Theoretical Chemistry” (21 days), Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin (1988).
Voluntary Service in Organisations
President of Sringeri Jaycees (1987), and President of Sringeri Jaycees Education Society for 10 years, which runs Jaycees High School at Sringeri.
●As an NSS Officer at Sri J.C.B.M. College, Sringeri for 14 years and as the Principal of Bhandarkars’ College, Kundarpura for 5 years enabled to associate in community service activities in several villages. As the Camp Officer/Director/Advisor in organizing/ participating in 33 special camping programmes of 10 days each in villages of the state.
●Actively involved in eradication of illiteracy programmes such as NAEP, MPFL and Aksharadhara programmes in rural places.
●Participated in coaching the students for Navodaya School entrance examination, several times.
●Guided the college students in conducting the Socio-Economic survey of several villages in Sringeri and Koppa Taluks.
●Involved in organizing Blood Donation Camps in and around Sringeri for 10 times, in association with other voluntary organizations. Donated 11 units of blood to the needy people.
●Organised free medical check-up camps, dental camps, voluntary laparoscopic camps in Sringeri, Koppa and N.R. Pura Taluks.
●Conducted more than a dozen training courses on –
(i) Be a better teacher
(ii) How to face examinations
(iii) How to face interviews
(iv) Leadership
(v) Time management
(vi) Public relations
(vii) Human relationship, etc., – to various target groups such as High School and College teachers, High School and College students, members of junior chambers and the public, in general.
●As an NSS Officer at Sri J.C.B.M. College, Sringeri for 14 years and as the Principal of Bhandarkars’ College, Kundarpura for 5 years enabled to associate in community service activities in several villages. As the Camp Officer/Director/Advisor in organizing/ participating in 33 special camping programmes of 10 days each in villages of the state.
●Actively involved in eradication of illiteracy programmes such as NAEP, MPFL and Aksharadhara programmes in rural places.
●Participated in coaching the students for Navodaya School entrance examination, several times.
●Guided the college students in conducting the Socio-Economic survey of several villages in Sringeri and Koppa Taluks.
●Involved in organizing Blood Donation Camps in and around Sringeri for 10 times, in association with other voluntary organizations. Donated 11 units of blood to the needy people.
●Organised free medical check-up camps, dental camps, voluntary laparoscopic camps in Sringeri, Koppa and N.R. Pura Taluks.
●Conducted more than a dozen training courses on –
(i) Be a better teacher
(ii) How to face examinations
(iii) How to face interviews
(iv) Leadership
(v) Time management
(vi) Public relations
(vii) Human relationship, etc., – to various target groups such as High School and College teachers, High School and College students, members of junior chambers and the public, in general.
Membership/Fellowship of Scientific, Educational, University Bodies
●A Member of BOE in Chemistry, Co-ordinator for Practical Examinations in Chemistry of Kuvempu and Mangalore Universities.
●An Academic Council Member of Mangalore University.
●A Life Member of Indian Membrane Society.
●A Life Member of Indian Junior Chamber.
●A Henry Geissenbier Fellow (HGF) of Indian Junior Chamber.
●A Fellow of Academy of General Education (FAGE), Manipal.
●An Academic Council Member of Mangalore University.
●A Life Member of Indian Membrane Society.
●A Life Member of Indian Junior Chamber.
●A Henry Geissenbier Fellow (HGF) of Indian Junior Chamber.
●A Fellow of Academy of General Education (FAGE), Manipal.
Prof. B. Krishna Upadhya
M.Sc. Chemistry
Academic Qualifications
Graduation from MGM College, Udupi in 1972, Post Graduation from Mysore University in 1974.
Academic Positions Held and Teaching Experience
- 1.Started profession in 1975 January, in PJNM College, Birur as Lecturer in Chemistry.
- 2.Joined Sir M. Visvesvarya College, Bhadravthi in August, 1976 and retired from the same college in May 2013.
- 3.Also served in GAS College, Karwar for 4 years and Government First Grade College, Channagiri for 7 years.
- 4.Succeeded in responsible positions such as Coordinator for practical examinations in Chemistry in Kuvempu University and as Chairman, BOE in Chemistry. 5.In Kuvempu University and Davangere University worked as Resource Person in Refresher Courses for PU Lecturers. 6.Visiting several colleges in Karnataka for CET and NEET Coaching for the last 20 years. 7.Working as Management Committee Member in Sri Poornaprajna Education Centre, Bhadravathi and Taruna Bharathi School, Bhadravathi.
- 4.Succeeded in responsible positions such as Coordinator for practical examinations in Chemistry in Kuvempu University and as Chairman, BOE in Chemistry.
- 5.In Kuvempu University and Davangere University worked as Resource Person in Refresher Courses for PU Lecturers.
- 6.Visiting several colleges in Karnataka for CET and NEET Coaching for the last 20 years.
- 7.Working as Management Committee Member in Sri Poornaprajna Education Centre, Bhadravathi and Taruna Bharathi School, Bhadravathi.
Prof. M. Sooryanarayana Adiga
M.Sc. Mathematics
Academic Qualifications
- BSc: 1968 from MGM College, Udupi
- MSc: 1972 from Karnataka University, Dharwar
Academic Positions Held and Teaching Experience
- 1.Demonstrator in Physics and Chemistry from July 1968 to July 1972 at Sri Mahaveera College, Moodabidri.
- 2.Lecturer in Mathematics from August 1972 to June 1995 at Sri Mahaveera College, Moodabidri.
- 3.Professor in Mathematics from July 1995 to July 2006 at Bhandarkars’ College, Kundapur.
- 4.Worked as Chairman of BOE in Mathematics of Mangalore University.
- 5.Working till now as a faculty member for JEE Main and Advanced Training.
Prof. H.K. Venkatesha Bhatta
M.Sc., M.Phil Mathematics
Teaching and other positions held
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1)At Sri J.C.B.M. College, Sringeri (A unit of Manipal Academy of General Education, Manipal) – 23 years of total service
●HOD of Mathematics (10 years)
●NSS Officer (3 years)
●Head of the Computer Centre. Designed and conducted training programs for students, teachers and public
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2)At The National College, Jayanagar, Bangalore (A unit of National Education Society of Karnataka, Bangalore) – 12 years of total service
●Vice Principal for PU college (2 years)
●Controller of Examinations when National college was declared as Autonomous (2 years)
●NSS officer (3 years)
In the above institutions I taught both Pre-University and Degree students. - 3)I worked as faculty in the Department of Mathematics of BASE (an IIT-JEE coaching centre, Basavanagudi, Bangalore) for 8 years.
Accomplishments
- ●8th rank in M. Sc Mathematics (Mysore University) (1972-74)
- ●M.Phil (1983-84) in Meerut University under the guidance of famous Topologist Dr. M.K. Singal
- ●Author of Excellent series I PUC and II PUC Mathematics text books (From 2003 onwards)
- ●Co-author for PU Mathematics and JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Mains book - Cengage Publishers
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●President of Sringeri Jaycees during 1987 – 88. Have been awarded with the HGF (HENRY GIESSENBIER FELLOW) fellowship for the contribution during my tenure.
1.Jaycees School, Sringeri got established during my tenure of presidentship
2.Designed and trained rural area school children for Jawahar Navodaya School Entrance exams
Dr. P K RAJAGOPAL
M.Sc., PhD Botany
Designation
Retired Professor of Botany, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College, Udupi 576102
Positions
- Lecturer in Botany- Yuvaraja College, Mysore (1970-1971)
- Lecturer, Reader, then Professor and HOD of Botany at M G M College, Udupi (1971-2007)
Post retirement service
Full time Biology faculty (Classes to medical aspirants –CET, AIPMT, NEET) at BASE, Bengaluru (2007- 2013) 576102
Part time teaching (NEET) at BASE, Udupi (2013- 2020)
Part time teaching (NEET) at BASE, Udupi (2013- 2020)
Ph.D.Thesis
Ferns and Fern allies of Karnataka – A Taxonomical Study.
Publications
●Papers published in Scientific Journals: 06
●Book published: Pteridophytes of Karnataka State, India
●Co-authored I and II P U text books as per CBSE syllabus –Cengage publishers
●Contributed articles to Jnana Vignana Kosha and Vijnanada Heddariyalli Mahatiruvugalu published by Navakarnataka publications and co-authored Sasya Samputa published by Kannada University Hampi
. ●Authored seven books in Kannada on Biology topics of popular interest
●Published a number of articles in Kannada on topics of general interest in Botany.
●Book published: Pteridophytes of Karnataka State, India
●Co-authored I and II P U text books as per CBSE syllabus –Cengage publishers
●Contributed articles to Jnana Vignana Kosha and Vijnanada Heddariyalli Mahatiruvugalu published by Navakarnataka publications and co-authored Sasya Samputa published by Kannada University Hampi
. ●Authored seven books in Kannada on Biology topics of popular interest
●Published a number of articles in Kannada on topics of general interest in Botany.
Award received
LifeTime Achievement Award by Indian Fern Society,
Chandigarh (2016)
Dr. Subhash H. Bhosale
M.Sc., PhD Zoology
Designation
Associate Professor and Former Head, Department of Zoology.
Area of specialization
Animal Physiology, Entomology and Environmental Biology.
Total Teaching Experience
36 years
Research Projects
| Year | Title of the Project | Sponsoring agencies |
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| 1992-1995 | Comprehensive and Comparative Study of the Impact of Monoculture Afforestation on the Native Environment of Goa | D.S.T & E Govt. of Goa (Investigator) |
| 1999-2001 | Insect Species Diversity in Ponda- Goa | UGC (Principal Investigator) |
| 2004-2006 | Studies on Bio-Efficacy of Few Entomogenous fungi from Goa against Anopheles Stephesi, Culex Quinquefasciatus and Aedes Aegypti. | UGC (Co- investigator) |
| 2006-2007 | Checklist of Birds from College Campus, Farmagudi, Ponda-Goa | Goa State Council for science & Technology & DST & E Govt of |
| 2007-2008 | Distribution of Microarthropods in the College Campus, Farmagudi, Ponda- Goa. | GSCS & T and DST &E Govt of Goa |
| 2009-2011 | Biodiversity of Soil Dwelling Microarthropods of Goan Mangroves. | UGC (Principal Investigator) |
| 2009-2011 | Ant Faunal Diversity in Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa. | UGC (Co- investigator) |
Honors conferred
Received “BHARAT SHIKSHA RATAN AWARD” by Global Society for Health & Education Growth, on 29th August 2011 at New Delhi at the hands of Dr. Bhishm Narain Singh, Former Union Minister & Governor of Tamil Nadu & Assam.
Other Services rendered