He graduated from BVB College of Engineering and Technology, Hubli under Karnataka University with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and was a gold medalist. Thereafter, he obtained a Doctorate from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Prior to joining COEP as a Director, he was a member of faculty at IIT Guwahati for 11 years. While at IIT Guwahati he held important responsibilities like Head of the Department, Dean Academics Affairs, Chairman JEE, Chairman Library Committee and Deputy Director.