CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

A Post Graduate optometrist with experiences as a clinical Optometrist, teaching, and research Ms. Manasa is an assistant professor, currently handling the optometry clinical responsibilities at KMC- Ophthalmology and is a department co-ordinator for alumni. Manasa lectures UG students. She has experience of 1 year as acting HOD in her previous institute of work. She also guides UG & PG students on research work. 

SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING

Subject	Semester / Year
Ocular Basic Science-II	2nd Semester
Ocular Basic Science- I	1st Semester
Evidence Based Practice & Clincal Optometry	2nd Semester

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree	Specialisation	Institute	Year of passing
Masters in Optometry	Optometry	Manipal College of Health Professionals- Manipal Campus	2020
Bachelors in Optometry	Optometry	Manipal College of Health Professionals- Manipal Campus	2018

Experience

Institution / Organisation	Designation	Role	Tenure
NIMS College of Paramedical Sciences & Technology	Assistant Professor – HOD of Optometry	Managing the Department related aspects. Have been teaching both UG & PG students (subjects: Ocular Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology; Patient care & Community ophthalmology; Ocular Diseases; Binocular Vision; Low Vision, Contact Lens & Neuro-Ophthalmology). Was a moderator in Ph.D. presentations. Had responsibilities of scheduling meetings, syllabus making, organizing seminar/ Awareness/ Optometry Day programs. Was a college cultural committee coordinator Have been guide for 4 PG students as the main guide and 4 PG students project as co-guide Had active working role NAAC and Placements of students	From September 2020 – September 2021 1 Year