Chair Professor
Dr. Manohara M.M. Pai
Senior Professor, Department of Information and Communication Technology
Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE
33+
Years Experience
10
Patents Granted
156
Publications
14
PhD Scholars
About
Background
Dr. Manohara Pai M.M. has 33 years of experience in administration, teaching, research, industrial collaborations, and consultancy at Manipal Institute of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Mysore (2001), M.Tech in Digital Electronics and Advanced Communications from NITK Surathkal (1992), and B.E. in Electronics & Communication from SJCE Mysore (1987).
He is the current holder of the Dr. TMA Pai Endowment Chair in Intelligent Technologies, Industry 4.0 and Sustainability (2023-2025). Previously, he held the Dr. TMA Pai Endowment Chair in Data Analytics and Cloud Computing (2011-2014).
His research interests include Computer Communication Networks, Wireless Adhoc Networks, Video Processing, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Technology Commercialization, and Patenting. He is a certified mentor by Infodev World Bank, Washington D.C.
Recognition
Awards & Patents
2023-2025
Dr. TMA Pai Endowment Chair
Intelligent Technologies, Industry 4.0 and Sustainability
2022
National Technical Teachers Award (NTTA)
AICTE, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
2011-2014
Dr. TMA Pai Endowment Chair
Data Analytics and Cloud Computing
2009
Indigenous Dental Implants Technology Mentorship Award
IUSSTF-INTEL-DST, Hon. Minister of Science & Technology
2012
Certified Trainer, Infodev, World Bank
Business Incubation and Technology Commercialization
Patent Portfolio
Holds 10 granted patents: 3 US Patents (US9616346B2, US9503511B2, US8295280B2), 1 Japanese Patent (JP5512889), and 6 Indian Patents (including IN280657). Received a patenting award of $8,000.
Published 156 papers in national/international journals and conference proceedings, and authored 2 books.
National Technical Teachers Award (NTTA 2022)
National Technical Best Teacher award from AICTE
News coverage of the NTTA award
Innovation mentoring award from Minister of Science and Technology
Infodev Business Incubation Training, Texas Austin (2010-2011)
US Patent: Adaptive Routing in Wireless Networks
US Patent: Image Processing and Analysis
Japanese Patent
Patent: Optical Fiber Inserter Technology
Indian Patent: Diabetic Ulcer Detection
Indian Patent: Detection of Foot Complications
Leadership
Administrative Positions
Associate Director (Research and Consultancy), MIT, MAHE
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
- Enhanced institute publications from 347 to 770
- Increased PhD registrations to over 200
- Reformed PhD progress monitoring process
Associate Director (Innovation Center), MIT, MAHE
March 2008 - Dec 2016
- Established Central Instrumentation Facility (inaugurated by Dr. Anil Kakodkar)
- Set up Central Computing facility with HPC
- Started annual 'Innovation Day' event
- Established Technology Business Incubator (Rs.5 Crores grant from DST & MAHE)
- Set up Intellectual Property services (50+ patents filed, 10+ granted)
- Received innovation award from Minister of S&T
Head of Department of ICT, MIT, MAHE
May 2001 - Jan 2008
- Established new Department with B.Tech(IT) and MCA programs
- Started M.Tech(Computer Networking and Engineering) in 2005
- Started M.Tech(Software Engineering) in 2006 with TU Eindhoven
- Started annual event 'p.i.n.g'
- Organized International Conference ICICOT 07 for MIT's Golden Jubilee
CEO, Manipal University Technology Business Incubator (MUTBI)
April 2010 - June 2016
- Set up MUTBI Society as founder Secretary
- Built 16,000 sq. ft. incubation facility for 10 start-ups & 10 pre-incubatees
- Created Rs.2 crores corpus as seed support grant
- Started 'Provenance' Business plan competition (awards of Rs.10 lakhs)
- Industrial Collaboration for Incubation supported by TE-Connectivity
Education
Academic Background
2001
Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering
University of Mysore
1992
M.Tech in Digital Electronics and Advanced Communications
NITK, Surathkal
1987
B.E. in Electronics & Communication
SJCE, Mysore
Career
Professional Experience
June 2023 - Present
Senior Professor
Oct 2001 - June 2023
Professor
Sept 1995 - Oct 2001
Reader
Feb 1992 - Sept 1995
Lecturer
Professor in Charge, Centre for Advanced Scientific and Industrial Research at MIT, MAHE.
Output
Mentorship & Publications
PhD Guidance
8 completed, 6 ongoing
M.Tech Theses
Guided 81 theses
Publications
156 papers, 2 books
Authored Books
Advances in Information & Communication Technologies ICICOT'07
Co-edited proceedings for International Conference ICICOT 2007
Scalable Video Coding using Wavelet Transformation
Specialized book on video coding techniques
Expertise
Research Interests
Computer Communication Networks, Wireless Adhoc Networks, Video Processing, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Technology Commercialization, Patenting, and Mentoring
AI and Healthcare Applications
- AI-powered diagnostic tools for disease detection
- Wearable IoT devices for patient monitoring
- Healthcare data analytics and management systems
- Patented dental implant and diabetic foot ulcer detection technology
Industrial IoT and Sensor Networks
- Smart factory automation and monitoring
- Energy-efficient wireless sensor networks
- Real-time data analytics for process optimization
- Collaborations with IBM, TE Connectivity, Schneider Electric
International
Global Engagement
- Visiting Professor, ESIGELEC, France (since 2006)
- PhD Examiner, University of Rouen, France
- Technology Commercialization Training, IC2 Institute, University of Texas, Austin (2010)
- Global Forum on Innovation & Technology Entrepreneurship, Helsinki (2011)
- Collaboration with TU Eindhoven, Netherlands (2007-2010)
Professional
Activities & Memberships
Memberships
- Senior Member, IEEE
- Chair, IEEE Mangalore Subsection (2019)
- Past Execom Member, IEEE Bangalore Section
- Life Member, ISTE and Systems Society of India
Advisory Roles
- Subject Expert for UPSC (IAS/IPS/IFS selection)
- Subject Expert, Goa Public Service Commission
- Reviewer, IEEE Transactions on Video Processing
- Chaired sessions in 20+ International Conferences
Support
Research Funding
Established the Technology Business Incubator at MIT, MAHE with a grant of Rs.5 Crores from DST, Govt. of India, and MAHE. Secured multiple research grants from:
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