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Research output per year
PhD
Research activity per year
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, MCOPS
Joined MCOPS on 20 January 2005
Subjects taught:
Pharmacology I & II (BPharm)
Biostatistics & Research Methodology
Cellular & Molecular Pharmacology
Clinical Research & Pharmacovigilance
Research Methodology (MPharm)
PhD in Pharmacology – MAHE, 2010
MPharm in Pharmacology – KLE College of Pharmacy, Belgaum, 2003
BPharm – College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal, 2000
Research Interests
Wound healing pharmacology
Oxidative stress and antioxidants
Inflammatory disorders
Diabetic wound healing
Grants & Projects
Funded by AICTE and DBT, including:
Dehydrozingerone in wound healing
Mangiferin, Morin, Sesamol studies
Antioxidants in skin integrity restoration
Research Metrics (Google Scholar)
h-index: 23
i10-index: 47
Citations: Over 2,700
Sambar research paper with Dr Nandakumar, MCOPS
Wound healing pharmacology
Oxidative stress and antioxidants
Inflammatory disorders
Diabetic wound healing
22 years of teaching experience.
Former MCOPS Website Coordinator
Editorial roles in:
Manipal Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
MAHE Research Bulletin
Ad Meliora (MCOPS e-newsletter)
Member of Publicity and Promotion Committee, MCOPS
Team Leader – NAAC Criteria 6, MAHE (2025 onwards)
Quality Council of India ranking - Faculty coordinator for Criteria 5 and 7 in 2025
Awards and recognition:
Young Pharmacologist by Indian Pharmacologist Society in November 2024.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review