He is a Clinical Psychologist with a basic degree in Clinical Psychology from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal University, Karnataka. He has been involved as core teaching faculty for M.Phil (Cli.Psy.) & M.Sc (Cli.Psy.) courses. Also teaching General & Clinical Psychology course module to MD (Psychiatry), Allied Health Sciences & Nursing Courses. More than 10 years of teaching and clinical service record at Manipal University.