Dr. A Nagarathna,
Principal, Ramaiah Institute of Business Studies,
Bangalore.
With pride and satisfaction, I recollect my contribution in the field of higher education. My experience as a teacher, researcher, Principal and Administrator and NAAC assessor has enriched my life as well as helped to serve myriad of causes.
Dr. A Nagarathna began her career as a Lecturer in Pharmacy college in 1986 and rose to adore as the Principal in the year 1994. One of the youngest and longest serving Principal in Bengaluru University (30 Years). She is an Institution builder and institution by herself. She served as a Founder Principal 0f the Oxford college of Science for 6 long years before taking a short break for 4 years to complete her Ph.D in Zoology (Animal Biotechnology) from Bengaluru University. She holds a masters in Zoology and Master’s in Philosophy also in addition to Bachelor’s degree in education. After completing Ph.D, she served as a Principal in SRN Adarsh College for 5 years and for a short time worked in Indian Academy Degree College also. She joined M.S.Ramaiah college of Arts, Science college in 2012-13 and worked up to June 2022 before joining Ramaiah Institute of Business studies as Academic Advisor and Principal. She has 37 years of teaching experience, 15 years of research and 30 + years of administrative experience. She has served as a peer team member of NAAC and had an opportunity to visit a few colleges. In her career, apart from teaching science she has succeeded in teaching human values and life skills to her students which is evidenced by the fact that her students are spread across the globe in responsible positions. She has succeeded in developing Institutions in which she has worked in all dimensions and taking them to a greater height may it be NAAC accreditation or NIRF ranking.
At the university level also, she has adorned various roles like a member of the Academic Council, BOS, BOE, Chief Squad, Custodian for various University examinations.
As a researcher she has published more than 30 papers in various National and International journals. She has also presented more than 75 papers in various National and International seminars/ conferences. She has also been a resource person in various conferences workshops and delivered special lecturers. Guided 7 students for M.Phil and more than 40 students for the PG project and around 200 students for their U.G. projects.
Dr. A Nagarathna was honoured as the Principal of the year award during 2021 by Centre for Education growth and Research –A think tank of educationists during the 15th Rashtriya Shiksha Gaurav Puraskar Ceremony 2021 for her contribution towards education, skill development and Research.
Other accolades
She was also recognized as Fellow of society of Applied Biotechnology in 2014.
1. Won the scientist Award in senior category during 2009.
2. Won the certificate of excellence for the outstanding achievement and service to society in the field of education and Research in Biotechnology on International Women’s Day from Public relations council of India and Rotary Club South West Bangalore in March 2009.
3. Dr. A Nagarathna is one among well-known academicians in the state who has received accolades from her students, Peers, Colleagues, and a committed teacher, Institutional builder, good administrator and a good human being.