Dr. Manju M is an accomplished academician, researcher, and higher-education professional with 26 years of teaching experience and 18 years of research experience. He was awarded his Ph.D. in July 2013, marking an important milestone in his academic and research career.

He began his teaching career as a Lecturer at Government Women’s College, Mandya, followed by academic appointments at P.E.S. College, Mandya; H.K.V. College, Mandya; and Bharathi College, Bharathi Nagara, Mandya District. He subsequently served as Head of the Department and Lecturer at Bangalore College of Engineering and Technology, Chandapura, Bangalore, for 2.5 years.

Dr. Manju M served as a Professor at Sri Krishna Institute of Technology, Bangalore, from October 2005 to October 2024. Since 18 October 2024, he has been serving as Professor and Head at Sambhram Institute of Technology, Bangalore, where he continues to contribute to teaching, academic leadership, mentoring, and research.

Research Contributions

Dr. Manju M has demonstrated consistent engagement in research and scholarly activities. His academic profile includes 26 publications, comprising research papers in reputed International UGC CARE, Scopus-indexed, and Q1 journals, as well as contributions to international and national conferences.

He has published seven research papers in reputed international journals, including UGC CARE, Scopus-indexed, and Q1 journals. In addition, he has contributed to two international conference publications and one national conference publication.

His research engagement is further reflected in his participation in 29 national and international conference presentations and involvement in 163 conferences, workshops, and seminars.

Academic Leadership & Teaching Excellence

With a quarter-century of teaching experience, Dr. Manju M has made significant contributions to higher education through classroom teaching, academic administration, student mentoring, departmental leadership, and institutional development.

His progression from Lecturer to Professor and Head reflects his sustained commitment to academic excellence and leadership. His experience across multiple institutions has enabled his to contribute to diverse academic environments and mentor students and fellow academicians.

Under his guidance, two Ph.D. scholars were awarded their degrees, one scholar in 2022 and another in 2023.

Honors & Awards

Dr. Manju M has received recognition for his contributions to teaching and research, including:

• Best Researcher Award (2023) – conferred by the Knowledge Research Academy in recognition of outstanding and sustained contributions to academic research.
• Guru Namana – Abhinandana Patra (2022) – awarded by the Teachers Conference Forum, Dasarahalli, Bengaluru, recognizing distinguished contributions to teaching, mentorship, and academic excellence.
• Best Lecturer Award (2005) – received from the Department of Basic Sciences, Bangalore College of Engineering and Technology, in recognition of excellence in teaching and academic service.

Professional Reviewing & Academic Service

Dr. Manju M has contributed to the academic community through peer-review and scholarly evaluation activities. He has served as a reviewer for several international journals, including journals associated with chemistry, engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, polymers, and multidisciplinary research.

His reviewing contributions include journals such as Mediterranean Journal of Chemistry, International Journal of Advanced Research, International Journal of Engineering, Technology Management & Applied Sciences, International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, International Journal of Polymer Testing, Polymer Bulletin, Egyptian Journal of Chemistry, Wiley journals indexed in Web of Science, and American Journal of Applied Chemistry.

These responsibilities demonstrate his active engagement in maintaining research quality and supporting the scholarly publication process.

Overall Academic Profile

Dr. Manju M combines 26 years of teaching experience, 18 years of research experience, a Ph.D., 26 publications, 29 national and international conference presentations, and participation in 163 academic conferences, workshops, and seminars. His experience in academic leadership, research publication, peer reviewing, teaching, and mentoring reflects a sustained and multifaceted contribution to higher education.

Eligibility for Distinguished Researcher Award 

Dr. Manju M is eligible for the Distinguished Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels in recognition of his sustained contributions to research and higher education. His 18 years of research experience, Ph.D. qualification, research publications in UGC CARE, Scopus-indexed, and Q1 journals, conference contributions, extensive academic participation, peer-review responsibilities, and recognition through the Best Researcher Award collectively demonstrate his commitment to scholarly excellence.

His long-standing academic career, research productivity, professional service, and contribution to academic leadership make his a strong candidate for the Distinguished Researcher Award.