Dr Vani Lakshmi R
Assistant Professor-Senior Scale
In-charge HOD - Health Technology and Informatics Department. Coordinator MSc Digital Epidemiology & Coordinator for Quality, PSPH
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Dr Vani Lakshmi R is an Assistant Professor for Post Graduate Courses in Biostatistics at the Department of Applied Statistics and Data Science, Prasanna School of Public Health and Allied Health (UG and PG Programmes). She teaches biostatistics courses for nursing, life sciences, public health and hospital administration students. She serves as the research supervisor for MSc Biostatistics and MSc Data Science student projects. She is ISO 9001: 2015; ISO 14001: 2015 and ISO 45001: 2018 OHSMS Lead Auditor (CQI/IRCA).
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Introductory Biostatistics for Healthcare Administrators | Year 1 - Block 2 |
| Introductory Biostatistics for Healthcare Administrators | Year 1 - Block 1 |
| Applied Multivariate Analysis | Year 2 - Semester 3 |
| Multivariate Methods for Machine Learning | Year 2 - Semester 3 |
| Nursing Research and Statistics | Year 1 |
| Design and Analysis of Experiments | Year 1 - Semester 2 |
| Design and Analysis of Clinical Experiments | Year 1 - Semester 2 |
| Biostatistics and Mathematics | Year 1 - Semester I |
| Biostatistics (Theory and Practicals in EZR) | Year 3 - Semester V |
| Research Methodology (Part B: Biostatistics) | MPhil (Stem Cell Technology and Regenerative Biology) |
| Laboratory Methodologies (Part B), Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Ethics | Year 1 - Semester 1 |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | Quality Management | BITS-Pilani | 2020-22 |
| Certificate Course | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Anexas Europe | 2021 |
| National Eligibility Test (NET) | Population Studies | University Grants Commission | 2019 |
| PhD | Statistics | Pondicherry University | 2016 |
| MSc | Statistics | University of Madras (Loyola College, Chennai) | 2012 |
| BSc - Computer Applications | Triple Major in Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science. | Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala | 2010 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Assistant Professor - Selection Scale | Academic & Publications; Research & Projects; Editorial & Quality Coordinator. | 2023 - Present |
| Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Assistant Professor | Academic & Publications; Research & Projects; Editorial & Social Media Coordinator. | July 2019 - 2023 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Research
Applied Statistics, Multivariate Analysis, Tool Development and Data Mining
Manipal Inventory of Academic Stress (MIAS)
2022 Dr Shreemathi S Mayya, Dr Maxie Martis, Dr Vani Lakshmi R, Dr Arun Mayya
Copyright: L-118839/2022
Manipal Inventory of Depression, Anxiety and Stress (MIDAS)
2020 Dr Shreemathi S Mayya, Dr Maxie Martis, Dr Vani Lakshmi R, Dr Deepa M Rasquinha
Copyright: L-95806/2020