Dr. Venkataraja Aithal U
Associate Dean of MCHP, Manipal and Professor
Department of Speech and Hearing
Qualification: PhD
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Dr. Venkataraja Aithal U is the Associate Dean of MCHP and Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing at MCHP, Manipal.
Academic Responsibilities:
o BOE/S (Audiology and Speech Language Pathology – program-related)
o Teaching Undergraduate / Postgraduate
o Clinical supervision & patient care (Speech language pathology /Voice / Laryngectomy
Rehabilitation/Dysphagia)
o Guide: Dissertation / PhD / Conference Paper presentations
o Class coordinator – II Semester M.Sc (Speech-Language Pathology)
Additional responsibility:
o Chairperson, Alumni Relations, Placement and Industry Liason Committee, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal.
o Coordinator, Dysphagia Research Lab, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal.
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing | I Sem BASLP |
| Speech Science and Production | I Sem MSc.SLP |
| Dysphagia | III Sem MSc.SLP |
| Clinical practicum Speech pathology | IV Sem MSc.SLP |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langmore foundation FEES certificate course | TATA Memorial Centre, Mumbai | 2019 | |
| PhD | Speech and Hearing | Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | 2010 |
| MSc | Speech and Hearing | All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore University, Mysore | 1997 |
| BSc | Speech and Hearing | School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal | 1995 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | Assositae Dean of MCHP | Administration | March 2022 - till date |
| Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | Professor | Teaching, clinical and research | February 2012 - till date |
| Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | Associate Professor | Teaching, clinical and research | August 2006 - February 2012 |
| Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | Assistant Professor | Teaching, clinical and research | March 2000 - July 2006 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | Lecturer | Teaching, clinical supervision | December 1997 - March 2000 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | Clinical Instructor | Clinical supervision | June 1997- December 1997 |
Development of a computer-based aphasia therapy module in Kannada to enhance auditory verbal comprehension
2012-31-12
BoP MU-Philips
Profiling anxiety-depressive and personality correlates of individuals with tinnitus
2013-31-12
AIISH Research Fund (ARF)
Development and Standardization of Phonological Process Analysis Test for Children (PPAT-C) in Tulu Language”
2015-31-12
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Govt. of India.
An automatic system for identification of phonological processes in children
2018-31-12
Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India
Design Development and Batch production of Silicon Rubber products for Communication Disorders
2020-31-12
Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India
Development of Phonological Assessment tool in Kannada.
2020-31-12
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Govt. of India
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Voice science, Laryngectomy rehabilitation, Dysphagia, Child language development, Neurogenic communication disorder
Area of Expertise
Voice and Laryngectomy rehabilitation; Speech language pathology and Neurogenic communication disorders; Dysphagia, , Child language acquisition
Area of Research
Professional voice disorders, Surgical voice restoration, Dysphagia, Tinnitus
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Professional Affiliations:
- Certified member of Rehabilitation Council of India (CRR No. A05274)
- Life Member of Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA) L11040590
- Executive council member of ISHA (2012-2014)
- Executive council member of Asia Pacific Society of Speech, Language and Hearing (2014-17)
- Vice President- Manipal Chapter of Indian Speech and Hearing Association
- BOE/BOS member of Bengaluru University; Former BOE/BOS member of Mysore and Mangalore University.
Awards:
- Recipient of Mukesh Award in ISHA Conference for the best paper in Audiology
- Recipient of Alumni Award 2011 by Alumni Association of U Kamala Bai High School, Kadiyali, Udupi
- Best paper award in TAN-ISHA Conference at Tamil Nadu and Asia Pacific Conference at China
- Dr B M Abrol Award for Best Paper in Speech for the paper at the ISHACON 2016 held at Mumbai
Contralateral sudden hearing loss in post operative acoustic neuroma – an engima
2000-01-01 Indu Mariam Jacob Venkataraja Aithal U B.Rajashekhar
Muktesth award, ISHACON 2001
Investigation of Swallowing Function in Young Adults using the Dysphagia Handicap Index
2016-01-01 Pranathi Kavi Venkataraja Aithal U Sunila John
Dr B M Abrol Award for Best Paper in Speech at ISHACON
Voice restoration option using electrolarynx in total laryngopharyngoesophagectomy (TLPE) with gastric pull up transposition reconstruction: a case report
2016-01-01 Sheela S Venkataraja Aithal U
Best paper award at TAN-ISHACON 2015
Major challenges and management options in individuals with oropharyngeal dysphagia secondary to hemiglossectomy- A case report
2017-01-02 Riya Sara Jacob Venkataraja Aithal U Hanna Nelson
Best paper award at National seminar on assessment and management of feeding and swallowing problems in children with CP
Cepstral peak prominence of Blom-Singer ‘Non-Indwelling low pressure’ and ‘Classic Indwelling’ voice prosthesis in male tracheo-esophageal speakers.
2018 Sheela S Aithal V U R.Bellur Guddattu V.
CARF funded project
Learning disability in children, Narrative skills in children
2018-01-01
Arogyavani
Swallowing problems in Laryngectomy; COVID guidelines to follow in laryngectomy patients
2020
Arogyavani