Thesis & Research Paper Mentors in Manipal
One-on-one guidance from verified PhD mentors for students and researchers in Manipal (Udupi): thesis and dissertation work, research papers, PhD proposals and journal publication. Sessions are held online, at times that fit around your classes or job.
Udupi district, with the university town of Manipal, attracts students from across India and abroad.
The Manipal area has 46 AICTE-approved technical and management institutions. From well-known names such as Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Institute of Technology and NMAM Institute of Technology to smaller affiliated colleges, our mentors support engineering, management, computer applications and pharmacy students at every stage of their research.
How a Research Mentor Helps
Thesis and dissertation
Choosing a topic your guide will approve, structuring chapters, building the literature review and identifying a clear research gap for your B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA or PhD thesis.
Research papers and publication
Turning project or thesis work into a paper, choosing suitable Scopus or UGC-CARE journals and conferences, and responding to reviewer comments.
Methodology and data analysis
Research design, sampling, statistics in SPSS, R or Python, simulations, and interpreting your results.
Viva preparation
Draft reviews for argument and clarity, plus mock viva sessions before your defence.
Mentors explain, guide and review. The research and writing you submit remain your own, in line with your university's academic integrity and plagiarism policies.
Available Research Mentors
Dr. Ankita Mukund Rayate
🏢 M.V.P. Samaj's K.S.K.W. Arts, Science and Commerce College CIDCO
Dr. Manoj Ramesh Gaware
🏢 M.V.P. Samaj's G. M. D. arts, B. W. Commerce and Science College Sinnar
Shyam Nikethen Girivasan
🏢 Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacy practice JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty
Dr. Aascharya Srivastav
🏢 Tridifa Consulting LLP
Mitali Rathi
🏢 PhD research scholar (thesis submitted)
Titikshya Mohapatra
🏢 NA
Dr. Kailash Pati Dutta
🏢 Jharkhand Rai University Ranchi
Amir Zada
🏢 Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan
Prof. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
🏢 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lead City University, NigeriaShowing 9 of 10 experts
Browse All Thesis Experts →How ScholarsColab Works
Every step, from brief to payment, stays on the platform, so you always have a record and a referee.
- Step 1
Post your project
Title, subject, budget, deadline and keywords.
- Step 2
Brief is reviewed
Spam checks, then a project manager approves the scope.
- Step 3
Doctorates apply
PhD researchers who fit your topic show interest.
- Step 4
Choose on evidence
Compare their SCIE/Scopus papers, citations and Google Scholar.
- Step 5
Chat and assign
Talk in secure chat, then fund the milestone in escrow.
- Step 6
Work securely
Work in our editor; confidential files stay view-only.
- Step 7
Approve and release
Pay only when you approve each milestone.
Describe Your Research Project
Share your topic, university, deadline and where you're stuck. Matching mentors will review it and apply.
Post a Project RequestUniversities and Colleges in Manipal
Students from these institutions in the Manipal area, and from the colleges affiliated to them, can work with our mentors on their thesis, dissertation or research paper:
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education
- Manipal Institute of Technology
- NMAM Institute of Technology
Research Mentors Near Manipal
Looking for guidance elsewhere in Karnataka? See all mentors across the state, or browse other cities:
Top 2% Scientists in Manipal
14 researchers from institutions in the Manipal area appear in the Stanford/Elsevier World's Top 2% Scientists list (2025 edition), which ranks researchers by a composite citation indicator across 22 fields. The most represented fields are Clinical Medicine, Information & Communication Technologies, Physics & Astronomy and Enabling & Strategic Technologies.
| Researcher | Institution | Field | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganesh Chandra Jagetia | Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | Oncology & Carcinogenesis | #52,523 |
| Deepak Mathur | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | General Physics | #79,092 |
| Santosh R. D'Mello | Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | Neurology & Neurosurgery | #99,331 |
| Benjamin Joseph | Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | Orthopedics | #188,073 |
| Kapaettu Satyamoorthy | Manipal School of Life Sciences | Oncology & Carcinogenesis | #188,446 |
| Srinivas S. Mutalik | Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacology & Pharmacy | #225,173 |
| Ranjeet Kumar Kumar Mishra | Manipal Institute of Technology | Energy | #237,899 |
| Arun S. Shanbhag | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Biomedical Engineering | #246,001 |
| Nayanabhirama G.Subramanya Udupa | Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacology & Pharmacy | #263,583 |
| Satheesha B. Nayak | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Anatomy & Morphology | #267,069 |
| Shashidhar Acharya | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Dentistry | #288,810 |
| Roshan Joy Martis | Manipal Institute of Technology | Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing | #377,243 |
| Kulmani Mehar | Manipal Institute of Technology | Civil Engineering | #407,565 |
Source: Elsevier Data Repository (Ioannidis et al.). ScholarsColab is not affiliated with Stanford University or Elsevier, and the researchers listed are not necessarily ScholarsColab mentors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a thesis mentor in Manipal?
Yes. Mentors work with students from institutions across the Manipal area, such as Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Institute of Technology and NMAM Institute of Technology, and from smaller private and affiliated colleges.
Do I need to meet the mentor in person?
No. Sessions are held online by video call, so you can join from anywhere in Manipal or Karnataka.
Will the mentor write my thesis or paper for me?
No. Mentors guide, explain and review your work, and what you submit remains your own.
Which subjects are covered?
Engineering, computer science, management, pharmacy and related fields. Browse the mentor profiles above, or post a project request describing your topic.