The Karnataka Government Research Center conducted a research workshop titled “Research workshop for doctoral candidates” at Sahyadri Campus.

The Hon’ble Vice-chancellor of Mangalore University, Prof. K. Byrappa, was the Chief Guest for the inaugural programme. In his key note address he explained the importance of research and shared his experience. He also appreciated the vision of Dr. Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman to make Sahyadri a research and innovation driven educational institution. He stressed the importance of interdisciplinary research citing his research experience as an example.

The Guest of Honor, Prof. Richard Pinto, IITB, center for excellence in nanotechnology gave an overview about evolution of science from ancient Greek days. Prof. B. N. Karkera explained some of his exhaustive research work in BARC. Dr. Umesh. M. Bhushi, Principal, Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangalore gave the presidential remarks and the vote of thanks.

A crash course on Time and Energy Management in Academia was delivered by Dr. Gautham Jeppu from the research center. Dr. Manjappa, Director Research & Consultancy gave a motivational talk to faculty and shared some of his experiences on how he built a research center in the 1990s when undergraduate colleges were not allowed to carry out research or guide PhD candidates. Dr. Jayarama, Dr. Manu and Dr. Mariadas shared their experiences and guided the participants. The workshop concluded with a question and answer session.