Prof. Dr. Prasanna Udipikar

Prof. Dr. Prasanna Udipikar, M.A., M.Phil., PGDELT, Ph.D.,

Research-oriented professional skilled in synthesizing complex information into structured, evidence-based, and high-impact content across technical, academic, and strategic domains. Specialized in research-driven writing that transforms complex data and scholarly insights into clear, authoritative, and audience-focused content by integrating scholarly research, peer-reviewed sources, and critical inquiry to produce intellectually rigorous and publication-ready content. Multidisciplinary educationist with professional expertise in academia, technical writing, content development, editorial refinement, tutoring, mentorship, developing textbooks and workbooks that have helped countless undergraduate students.

Senior Editor with 20+ years of experience in creative copywriting, editing and directing projects for institutions to escalate their capability in getting accreditations from recognised organisations for procuring higher grades. Analytical Editor skilled in manuscript editing, content review, fact-checking, citation validation, structural editing, proofreading, and ensuring compliance with publication and style guidelines (APA/MLA/Chicago).

Enhance research-based manuscripts by refining structure, strengthening argumentation, and ensuring factual accuracy through meticulous source validation and elevate research-driven content by aligning scholarly rigor, clarity, and coherence with publication standards. Trained in leadership and offering meticulous eye for scheduling and proofreading details. Innovative problem-solver with approachable attitude and insightful critical thinking abilities.

Skilled in technical writing, content moderation, community engagement, and upholding guidelines to achieve desired outcomes.

• Member, Karnataka State Expert Committee for English Curriculum Development, 2020-01-01
• Chairperson, Board of Examination, English - UG Programs, Bengaluru City University, 2024-01-01
• Chairperson, Board of Examination, English - UG Programs, Bengaluru City University, 2023-01-01
• University Nominee, Board of Studies, BMS Women’s College (Autonomous), 2020-01-01
• University Nominee, Board of Studies, MS Ramaiah Arts, Science and Commerce College (Autonomous), 2024-01-01
• Member, Board of Studies, RNS Degree College (Autonomous), 2024-01-01
• Member, Board of Studies, Acharya Bangalore B School, 2023-01-01
• Member, Ethics Committee, Garden City University, 2022-01-01
• Member, BRC Advisory Committee, Central University of Karnataka, Kulburgi, 2018-01-01
• Convenor, Committee for Demographic Study of Visually Challenged Students, Bangalore University, 2011-01-01
• Member, Braille Resource Centre, Akkamahadevi University, Vijayapura, 2019-01-01
• Member, English Textbook Committee, Bangalore University, 2017-01-01
• Member, Board of Studies, Bengaluru City University, 2020-01-01
• Member, Board of Studies, The National College (Autonomous), Jayanagar, 2020-01-01
• Member, Board of Studies, Maharani Laxmi Amanni Degree College for Women (Autonomous), 2020-01-01
• Member, Board of Studies, NMKRV Degree College for Women (Autonomous), 2020-01-01
• External Member, Bangalore North University (BNU) Board of Studies, 2024-01-01
• External Member, Surana Degree College (Autonomous) Board of Studies, 2025-01-01
• Chairperson, Academic Wing, National Federation of the Blind (Karnataka Chapter), 2024-01-01
• Member, Board of Studies, Bengaluru City University, 2024-01-01
• Chairperson, BSc. Textbook Committee, BCU, 2024-01-01
• President, Bengaluru City University Platform of English Teachers (BCU-POET), 2023-01-01
• Social Invitee, Library Board Committee, Bengaluru City University, 2023-01-01
• Nominated, Leadership Program, NIEPA, MHRD, New Delhi, 2023-12-11
• Editor, Annual Souvenir, National Federation of the Blind – Karnataka Chapter, 2015-01-01
• Guest of Honour, World Braille Day & 10th Anniversary of National Federation of the Blind, 2015-01-04
• Moderator, Technical Session, National Seminar on “Road Map to Viksit Bharat”, VIT, Chennai, THETA and ABSRM, 2025-07-26

• Exemplary Award, Women’s National Education Society, Mangalore, 2009-02-01
• Honour, Vice Chancellor of Bangalore University, 2010-09-01
• Felicitation, National Federation of the Blind Karnataka Chapter, 2015-01-01
• Felicitation, Mother’s Day, Brahmakumari Congregation, South End, Bengaluru, 2019-03-11
• Felicitation, Hasirudala, 2017-12-17
• Best Teacher Award, Karnataka Educational Awards, 2018-01-01
• Felicitation, International Women’s Day, Community College of Management and Commerce, Bengaluru, 2022-01-01
• Star Women Achiever Award, Rotary Club, 2022-01-01
• Wow Changemakers of Today Award, ICT, 2023-01-01

• Should Teaching Indian Culture be Part of our Education, RIMSE Mysore, 2003-11-02
• British English v/s American English, Academic Staff College, Mysore, 2004-08-12
• Dr Annie Besant an Educational Pioneer, AIR Mangalore, 2005-08-01
• Ahimsah Paramo Dharmah, AIR Mangalore, 2006-01-01
• Relevance of Gandhi in the Present, 2006-01-01
• Pusthaka Preethi, AIR Mangalore, 2007-04-24
• Awwa – Magalu, AIR Mangalore, 2008-01-23
• Interview, FM 93.4, 2016-01-01

• Perceptions -I General English Course Book & Comprehension, One among the Co-Authors, Prasararanga and Printing Press, Bangalore University, 2018-01-01
• Perceptions -II General English Course Book & Comprehension, One among the Co-Authors, Prasararanga and Printing Press, Bangalore University, 2018-01-01
• Perceptions -III General English Course Book & Comprehension, One among the Co-Authors, Prasararanga and Printing Press, Bangalore University, 2019-01-01
• Perceptions -IV General English Course Book & Comprehension, One among the Co-Authors, Prasararanga and Printing Press, Bangalore University, 2019-01-01

• Envision – I BCom/BBA I Semester Generic English Textbook – NEP 2020, Available on the Bengaluru City University Website
• Envision – II BCom/BBA II Semester Generic English Textbook, Available on the Bengaluru City University Website
• Envision – III BCom/BBA III Semester Generic English Textbook, Available on the Bengaluru City University Website
• Envision – IV BCom/BBA IV Semester Generic English Textbook, Available on the Bengaluru City University Website
• Critical Thinking and Creative Writing -I, Open Elective I Semester Textbook Available on the Bengaluru City University Website
• Critical Thinking and Creative Writing -II, Open Elective II Semester Textbook Available on the Bengaluru City University Website
• Critical Thinking and Creative Writing -III, Open Elective III Semester Textbook Available on the Bengaluru City University Website
• Critical Thinking and Creative Writing -IV, Open Elective IV Semester Textbook Available on the Bengaluru City University Website
• Embolden – I BCom/BBA I Semester General English Textbook – SEP 2024, Available on the Bengaluru City University Website
• Eloquentia – II BSc II Semester General English Textbook – SEP 2024, Available on the Bengaluru City University Website
• Eloquentia – III BSc III Semester General English Textbook – SEP 2024, Available on the Bengaluru City University Website
• Eloquentia – IV BSc IV Semester General English Textbook – SEP 2024, Available on the Bengaluru City University Website

• Teaching Grammar through Literature, Seminar, SRN Adarsh College, Bangalore, 2012-07-06, International
• E-Text Software for Visually Challenged students, Demo, UGC- Enabling Unit, Maharani Arts, Commerce and Management College, Bangalore, 2012-08-16, University
• Teaching Grammar through Literature, Seminar, Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences, Bangalore, 2014-04-30, National
• Self-help Talk, College Day, Don Bosco College of Sciences and Management, Bangalore, 2014-04-30, University
• Enriching Life through Literature, Speaker, C B Bhandari Jain College, Bangalore, 2015-09-31, University
• Developing Story Writing Skills, Workshop, Maharani’s Arts, Commerce and Management College, Bangalore, 2016-03-04, University
• Need for an Effective Education: Change the Future and the World, Conference, Siddaganga First Grade College of Arts and Commerce, Nelamangala, 2016-04-12, National
• BiodHRona – Discover your Career Passion, Seminar, Padmashree Institute of Management and Science, Bengaluru, 2016-07-15, University
• Effective Pedagogical Tools in Higher Education, FDP, Sree Venkateshwara College of Science & Management, K.R. Puram, Bangalore, 2017-02-11, University
• Text, Context and Contestations: Articulations of Gender Identity, Seminar, Maharani Women’s Arts Commerce and Management College, Bangalore, 2017-02-17, National
• English – The Living Language, Seminar, Indo Asian Academy Degree College, Bengaluru, 2017-03-08, National
• English as a Global Language, Seminar, Indo Asian College, Bengaluru, 2017-03-11, National
• Communication Skills, Workshop, Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science (Autonomous), Bangalore, 2018-02-20, University
• Post-Colonial Debates-Nation, Race, Gender and Cultural Identity., Seminar, V.E.T. First Grade College, Bangalore, 2018-03-09, National
• Approaches to the New Text Book of First Semester BCom. PERCEPTIONS-I, FDP, Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, VV Puram, Bengaluru, 2018-07-28, University
• Add on Course in Communicative English, Inaugural Address, Abbas Khan, 2018-08-06, University
• Women Entrepreneurship, State Level Conference, Madhava Pai Memorial College, Manipal, 2018-08-23, State
• SSA Teacher’s Training program, FDP, National Federation of the Blind – Karnataka Chapter, Bengaluru, 2018-01-10, State Government
• Role of Teachers in Empowering Visually Challenged Students, FDP, Central University of Karnataka, Kalburgi, 2018-09-12, University
• Theorising Dis/ability: Creation and Narration, Conference, Sasurie College of Arts and Science, Vijayamangalam, 2020-01-22, International
• Sustainable Challenges in Post Covid, Webinar, GFGC Hosakote, 2020-06-05, National
• Impact of Covid – 19 on Higher Education and Society, Webinar, GFGC Hosakote, 2020-06-05, National
• HAYAVADANA by Girish Karnad, Webinar, KS Narasimhaswamy Prathishthana, 2020-06-09, State
• Framing Questions in English Language, Webinar, GFGC, Mulbagal, 2020-06-15, University
• Games to identify ocular problems among school children, FDP, Ishna School, Udupi, 2020-06-26, School
• Trials and Tribulations of Paralympic Athlete Malathi Holla Inclusivity and Dimensions of Exclusion, Webinar, Malathi Holla, 2021-04-23, University
• Specially-abled and Society - our responsibility in inclusivity, Guest Lecture, JAIN (Deemed-to-be) University, 2021-09-20, University
• National Education Policy 2020: A Spotlight on English Curriculum and Syllabi, Webinar, St. Francis De Sales College, Bengaluru, 2021-09-29, University
• Implementation and Framework – NEP 2020, Webinar, Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences, Bengaluru, 2021-10-05, University

• M.A.
• M.Phil.
• PGDELT
• Ph.D.

• Historical Perception of Disability, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), 2013-11-01, 2320 - 2882, 1, 3, 689 - 690, http://ijcrt.org/viewfull.php?&p_id=IJCRT1135826
• Mythology – Source of Strength in That Long Silence, International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 2014-10-01, 2349-6002, 1, 5, 402-403, https://ijirt.org/Article?manuscript=169390
• Reading Katherine Mansfield’s ‘A Cup of Tea’ in the light of Marxist Criticism, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), 2014-11-01, 2349 - 5162, 1, 6, 986 - 988, https://www.jetir.org/view?paper=JETIR1701C49
• Self – Versus the Social Milieu, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), 2015-03-01, 2320 - 2882, 3, 1, 689 - 690, http://ijcrt.org/viewfull.php?&p_id=IJCRT1135814
• Classroom Activities to Identify Ocular Problems Among Students, International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 2015-05-01, 2349-6002, 1, 12, 300 –302, https://ijirt.org/Article?manuscript=169790
• Teaching Grammar Through Literature, International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 2016-03-01, 2349-6002, 2, 10, 300 - 302, https://ijirt.org/Article?manuscript=169098
• Symbolic and Suggestive Titles of Shashi Deshpande’s Novels, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), 2017-10-01, 2349 - 5162, 4, 10, 81 - 84, https://www.jetir.org/view?paper=JETIR1710169
• Cause and Reason in Roots and Shadows, Journal of English Language and Literature (JOELL), 2018-12-01, 2349 – 9753, 5, 4, 137-141, https://www.joell.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/137-141-CAUSE-AND-REASON-IN-ROOTS-AND-SHADOWS.pdf
• Breaking the Silence in That Long Silence, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), 2018-09-01, 2320 – 2882, 6, 3, 618 - 620, https://ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT1135805.pdf
• ‘Terror’ Analysis in Shashi Deshpande’s The Dark Holds No Terror, Research Journal of English Language and Literature (RJELAL), 2018-12-01, 2321 – 3108, 6, 4, 228-231, http://rjelal.com/6.4.18/228-231%20Prasanna%20Udipikar.pdf
• Revival of the Endangered Tulu Language and Script: Strategies and Approaches, Think India, 2019-08-01, 0971-1260, 22, Special Issue 6, 76 - 80, https://thinkindiaquarterly.org/index.php/think-india/article/view/9292#google_vignette
• Being Reshma – Journey of Acid Attack Survivor, Journal of English Language and Literature (JOELL), 2018-12-01, 2349 – 9753, 5, 4, 137-141, https://www.joell.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/103-106-BEING-RESHMA-%E2%80%93-A-JOURNEY-OF-ACID-ATTACK-SURVIVOR-2016.pdf
• The Study of Paralympic Athlete Malathi Holla’s Authorized Biography: A Different Spirit., International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR), 2023-07-01, 2582 – 2160, 5, 4, 1 - 6, https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i04.5916
• A Narrative Research Approach for Life Writings of Specially Challenged, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), 2023-09-01, 2320 – 2882, 11, 9, a56 - a60, https://ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT2309006.pdf
• Titles of Select Contemporary Novels – A Review, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), 2024-10-01, 2349 - 5162, 11, 10, c284 – c289, https://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2410235.pdf
• Challenges of Caregivers of Mentally Ill Persons – A Study of Em and the Big Hoom, International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 2024-10-01, 2349 - 6002, 11, 5, 1018 - 1020, https://ijirt.org/publishedpaper/IJIRT168424_PAPER.pdf
• Resonances of Mythology in Select Shashi Deshpande’s Novels, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), 2024-09-01, 2320 – 2882, 12, 9, f377 – f380, https://ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT2409599.pdf
• Reflections of Shashi Deshpande’s Novels, Conference Proceedings, The National College, Bangalore, 2019-02-01, 978-81-940165-2-6, 33 - 37
• Revelation of Self through Mythology in Shashi Deshpande’s Novel That Long Silence, Conference Proceedings, Davangere University, 2019-01-01, 978-9384535032-01122, 339 - 343
• Study of Social Menaces and Solutions for Quality Addition in Higher Education, Conference Proceedings, Sree Siddaganga First Grade College of Arts and Commerce, Nelamangala, 2019-01-01, 978-93-5265-324-9, 13 - 15
• Human Resource Development for Success - Introspection, Conference Proceedings, Sri Krishna Degree College, Bangalore, 2019-01-01, 978-93-5258-833-6