CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Chairperson, Institutional Alumni Relations Empowered committee, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal.
- Teaching and Clinical & Research supervision : Undergraduates, postgraduates.
- PhD supervisor
- Class Coordinator: II sem MSc.SLP ation (ISHA)
Dr. Venkataraja Aithal U is Professor in Department of Speech and Hearing at MCHP, Manipal.
He is:
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Subject code | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing | B 1.2 | I Sem BASLP |
| Speech Science and Production | MSL 601 | I Sem MSc.SLP |
| Dysphagia | MSL 703 | III Sem MSc.SLP |
| Clinical practicum Speech pathology | MSL 708 | 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 | 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
Teaching and research
Area of Expertise
Voice and Laryngectomy rehabilitation; Speech language pathology and Neurogenic communication disorders; Dysphagia, Clinical Audiology, 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)
- Hon. Secretary- 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 at ASIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE at CHINA
Profiling Anxiety-Depressive & personality correlates of Individuals with Tinnitus
2013-01-09
Funded by ARF, Mysore, September, 2012
Development of a computer-based aphasia therapy module in Kannada to enhance auditory verbal comprehension
2012-01-01
Funded by BoP MU-Philips, 2011-12
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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
Learning disability in children, Narrative skills in children
2018-01-01
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