ACADEMIC PROFILE OF PROF. PADMASHEKAR 1. NAME : PROF. PADMASHEKAR 2. DESIGNATION : Vice Chancellor, Karnataka Samskrit University, Bangalore 3. Earlier Positions : (1) Professor and Chairperson Department of Studies in Jainology and Prakrits, University of Mysore, MYSORE. 1996 to 1998, 2000 to 2014 (2) Director Centre for women’s studies University of Mysore, MYSORE. From 2003-2005 (3) Chairperson Department of Studies in Christianity, University of Mysore, MYSORE. From 2006-2010 (4) Chief Warden Women’s Hostel University of Mysore, MYSORE. From 2006-2012 Address for Communication : Prof. Padmashekar Chairperson Department of Studies in Jainology & Prakrits, University of Mysore MYSORE – 6 Phone No.s: 0821-2419320(D) 0821-2419642(D) 0821-2419645(D) 0821-2301333® Mobile No. 09342184648 e-mail: [email protected] 5. Date of Birth : 11th December 1952. 6. Caste : NAIDU(Balija) Backward Community 7. Sex and Marital Status : Female, Married (contact person: Husband - Dr.Somasekaragowda, Rtd. Linguistic Professor Preetham M.S. B.E. Computer science. 8. Residential Address : Preeti, # 2997, 21st main,3rd Cross, 2 Vijayanagar 2nd stage, Mysore-570017, Karnataka State Blood Group: A+ 9. farther Name and Occupation : T.B. VENKATAPPA Agriculturist, Kodagu Coorg Distrist Karnataka State. 10. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: A. Upto Pre-University Sl.No Course year Institution 1. SSLC 1968 Hebbale High School, Hebbale, Coorg District 2. PUC 1969 Government Maharani’s Arts and Science College, Mysore B. After Pre University Degree Diploma University Class State year i. B.A. History, Kannada, MYSORE Second Karnataka 1972 Sociology Class ii. M.A. Kannada MYSORE First Class Karnataka 1975 9th Rank iii. Ph.D. (under UGC) MYSORE With Gold Karnataka 1983 Medal iv. P.G.Diploma in Jainology MYSORE I Place Karnataka 1979 with Gold Medal v. P.G.Diploma in Epigraphy MYSORE First Class Karnataka 1998 I Place 11. RANK MEDALS – DURING EDUCATION: 1) M.A. Ninth Rank in Mysore University, 1975. 2) PG Diploma in Jainology First Rank with Acharya Deshabushana Gold Medal – 1980 3) PG Diploma in Epigraphy, First Rank in Mysore University, 1996 4) Ph.D. in Jaina Subject Prof. A.N.Upadhye Gold Medal, University of Mysore- 1983. 12. EXPERIENCE : ACADEMIC Total = 31 years PG Teaching : 20 years Reader : 08 years Professor : 13 years UG Teaching : 11 years Research : 35 years Administrative : 18 years 3 13. DETAILS OF Ph.Ds GUIDED AND AWARDED Sl. Name of the University Awarded Subject area No. Scholar 1. H.N.Manjuraj Mysore 2000 A Comparative Study of Niranjana, Kattimani and Chaduranga’s Stories 2. A.B.Umesh Mysore 2001 Social Study of Kannada Bandaya novels (Kannada) 3. J.B.Jwalanamma Mysore 2011 Yakshi Aradhna tradition in Karnataka (Jainology) 4. Y.C.Bhanumathi Mysore 2002 A Comparative Study of Vardhamana Charitregalu (Kannada) 5. P.Padmavathi Mysore 2003 Comparative Study of Nagakumara Stories (Jainology) 6. Channajamma Mysore 2004 Jaina Literature during Kalyani Chalukya’s Period (Jainology) 7. H.R.Chethana Mysore 2007 Folk dance tradition of South India (Folklore) 8. H.S.Muddegowda Mysore 2008 Life and Literature of K.V.Shankaragowda (Kannada) 9. Prof. Umadevi Mysore 2010 Psychological Study of Kuvempu Literature 10. Ganeshan Mysore 2011 A Comparative Study of the Christology of A.J.Appasamy and Christology of the Forth Gospel (Christianity) 11. Azam Khodashenas Mysore 2012 A Comparative Study of Pelko Islamism and Jainism 12. Vijaya Mysore 2012 Critical Study of Kannada Jaina narrative Literature 13. Krishna K.J. Mysore 2012 Cultural Study of Folk Epics(kannada) 14. Shanthi Sagar Mysore 2013 Vittasara – Shirahatti Sameekshatmaka Adhyana(Jainology) 15. devendrakeerthi Mysore 2014 comparative study of swamiji kannada samyuktha kowmudi kavyas, 4 jainology. 16. sumarani Mysore 2014 Modern purana concept in kannada. Women poetry - on (kannada) 17. srinivasashetty Mysore 2014 mankuthimmana kagga and contemporary works(kannada) 18. Deepa Bohra Mysore 2015 Padamji Maharaja’s works Jainology. 19. Ranu Kotari Mysore 2014(Awaiting An analytical study of result) uttaradyana sutra(Jainology) 20. Vanitha R. Mysore 2014(Awaiting ‘critical study of upasaka result) darshananga’(Jainology). B. Ph.D. and D.Lit. Dissertations Adjudicated No. of thesis Year University Subject evaluated 2012 Tumkur Kannada (D.Lit) 1 2009 Karnatak University Kannada 1 2008 Kannada University, Hampi Women Studies 1 2007 Kannada University, Hampi Kannada 1 2005 Kannada University, Hampi Kannada (D.Lit.) 1 2005 Gulbarga University Kannada 1 2005 Karnatak University Kannada 1 2004 Kannada University, Hampi Women Studies 1 2003 Kannada University, Hampi Kannada Studies 1 2002 Kannada University, Hampi Kannada 1 C. PRESENTLY GUIDING Sl. Name Subject Area No. 1. Nagesh social concept in JSSS literature Kannada Literature 5 2. Kannika Feminism concept in chandra Jainology shekhara kambara’s literature. 3. Dillan cultural study of Virarajapet Jainology 4. Sreesha Contributions of Jaina mutts to Kannada kannada literature. 5. Uma a study of mangarasa Jainology 6. Poornima Upakhyana literature in Jainology Mahapurana. D. Supervision of Disseration : 11 Candidates in Women’s Studies 15 Candidates in Jainology E. PUBLICATIONS : A. Books Authored : Sl. Name Published by Place Year No. 1. Kannadada Karanika Karnataka Monthly Mandya 2013 Ha.Ma.Na Sangha 2. Kannada and prakrit KSOU Mysore 2012 3. A study of Kogile and soviet KSOU Mysore 2014 Rasy 4. Kamala Hampana Swapna Book Bangalore 2010 House 5. Bharathesh Vaibhava Karnataka Open Mysore 2004 University(Lesson Book) 6. Uriya Chappara Samhavana Mysore 2003 7. Purview of Prakrit Samhavana Mysore 1998 8. Jeevandhara Katha Sahitya Kannada Sahitya Bangalore 1994 Parishat 9. Mahavira Kannada Sahitya Bangalore 1994 Academy 10. Janapada Manaranjakaru Menta Prakashana Bangalore 1993 11. Parispandana Kannada Sahitya Mysore 1990 Parishat 12. Hakkiya Haraya Pallavi Prakashana Mandya 1989 13. Kannada Chandassu.. Ondu Sahrudaya Mysore 1980 Adhyana Prakashana 14. Jainashastra Kelavu Nabhasree Mysore 1979 Adhyayanagalu Prakashana B. Edited works with others 6 1. Basavanna (Spl. issue) JSS Publication Mysore 2009 2. Nagasampada H.M.Nagaraj Felicitation Mysore 2005 Felicitation Vol. Committee 3. Namma Nodaja Samvahana Mysore 2000 Prakashana 4. Namma Nayakaru Ta.Vem.Smaraka Mysore 1998 Granthamala 5. Vajradeepti 60th All India Kannada Sahitya Bangalore 1997 Kannada Conference Parisath Volume 6. Sreemukha Felicitation Bangalore 1997 Prof. T.V.Venkatachala Committee Shastri Felication Volume 7. ‘Srikanta’ Jilla Kannada Mysore 1989 Sahitya Parisath 8. Panchalinga Jilla Kannada Mysore 1989 Sahitya Parisath C. Editorial Board 1. Member, University News, University of Mysore 2011 till date. 2. Prasada, Quarterly Magazine, (Veerashaiva Culture), J.S.S.Math, Mysore 2010 to 2014. 3. Publication Committee, Prasaranga, University of Mysore, 2009 to 2014 4. Kalathitha, Adichunchanagiri Sri Balagangadhara Swamiji’s Felicitation Volume, 2008. 5. Pustaka Prapancha, Quarterly Magazine, Adult Education, Karnataka Government, 2000-2002. D. Articles Published (National and International) 1. On Kannada Literature - More than 50 2. On Jaina Literature - More than 30 3. On Folklore - More than 15 4. On Vachana Literature - More than 20 5. Reviews and others - More than 60 15. AWARDS AND PRIZES 1) Swapna Book House Rajyostva Award, 2014 2) sri Chowdaiah Sahitya Award Mandya, 2013 3) Vidvat Sanman Puraskar, Bangalore, 2012. 4) Coorg District Kannada Sahitya Conference’s President – 2011. 5) Gorakhnath Rastriya Puraskar, Bangalore, 2011. 6) Sadoditha National award, Banglore, 2010. 7 7) Goruru Sahitya award, Bangalore, 2004. 8) Gommateswara Vidyapeeta National award, Sravanabelagola, 2004. 9) Mathosree Ratnamma Heggade Vidyavardhaka award 2004. 10) Sahitya Dampati award, Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Bangalore, 2004. 11) Ambrish Sahitya Award, Mysore, 1993. 12) Mathosree Ratnamma Heggade Award, Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Dharwad, 1990. 16. STATUTORY POSITIONS HELD AT MYSORE UNIVERSITY Sl.No. Authority From To 1 Academic Council Member (Elected) Mysore 1989 1992 University 2 Sanate Member (Elected) Mysore University 1992 1995 3 Finance Committee Member (Elected) Mysore 1992 1995 University 4 Member of Academic Council, Mysore 1996 2000 University 5 Member of Building Committee, Mysore 2009 2010 University 6 Chief Warden for Ladies Hostel, Mysore 2006 2012 University 7 Member of Academic Council, Sanskrit 2010 2013 University, Bangalore. 8 finance committee Member, Sanskrit 2010 2013 University, Bangalore. 17. DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Sl. Position Held Committee Year University No. 1. Chairperson SPARSH Committee 2012 t- 2014 Mysore 2. Chairperson Affiliation Committee 2013-2014 Mysore (Six Colleges) 3. Member Affiliation Committee 1992 to 96, Mysore 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 4. Member Advisory Committee, 2010 till date Mysore Women Studies 5. Member Advisory Committee 2006-09 Bangalore Women Studies 8 6. Member Governing Council 2007 till 2014 NIP SAR Ph.D. 7. Member Subject Expert 2007-2014 Bangalore Women's Studies 8. Member Strengthening of 2012 Mysore Laboratories in the department and improving Hostels 9. Member Food Committee 2006 -2014 Mysore 10. Member Our reach Programme 2007 Mysore 11. Member Women Harassment 2006-2012 Mysore Enquiry Committee, 12. Member Adichunchanagiri 2008 -2014 Channaraya College patna 13. Member Vidyavikas 2008 -2014 Mysore Engineering College 14. Member Vidyavardhaka Arts 2008 -2014 Mysore and Commerce College 15. Member PES College 2008 -2014 Mandya 18. Member of