Dr.Rajib Mandal

• International Innovation Program - Post Doctoral Fellowship (IIP-PDF)
  Eudoxia Research University, USA (2024-Present)
• PhD in Optometry
  OPJS University, Rajasthan (2023)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Low Vision Rehabilitation
  National Council of Vocational and Research Training (2022)
• Master's in Optometry
  Bharthiyar University, Chennai (2019)
• Bachelor in Optometry
  West Bengal University of Technology, West Bengal (2015)

Certifications

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification: Certified in Good Clinical Practice by NDAT CTN Clinical Coordinating Center (Valid until December 2025).
• Diploma in Paediatric Optometry: School of Advanced Education, Research, and Accreditation, University Isabel I, Spain.2021 – 2022
• Certificate course in Basic Courses in Educational Methodology: Rajiv Gandhi University, Bangalore. (2022)
• Diploma in Community Medical Service and Essential Drugs (DCMS&ED): Indian Rural Medical Association, India. (2020-2021)
• Bausch and Lomb Master Mind Class: Completed advanced training in Contact Lens Care Techniques through the Bausch and Lomb Master Mind Class (2015).
• Certificate in Optical Sales: Achieved an Excellent grade in Optical Sales, certified by the Medical Research Foundation and Silmo Essilor Trust, Chennai. (2013-2014)

Academic and clinical Experience

• Associate Professor of Optometry
  • Netra Jyothi Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Udupi (1st January, 2019 - 12th October, 2024)

Key Responsibilities:

• • • Managed academic and administrative operations, overseeing education and training programs for 550+ students.
    • Enhanced academic standards and institutional reputation through strategic planning.
    • Directed curriculum development, accreditation, and modern teaching methodologies.
    • Fostered a collaborative environment among faculty, staff, and students.
    • Conducted research in optometry and allied health sciences, publishing in reputable journals.

Key Achievements:

• • • Guided over 40 undergraduate student projects.
    • Led institute reputation enhancement, attracting top-tier faculty and students.
    • Increased student enrollment by 30% through strategic marketing initiatives.
    • Developed new academic programs in response to industry demands.
    • Authored 25+ peer-reviewed research articles and 18 books in allied health sciences.
    • Managed campus interviews and achieved 100% placement rate for graduating students to date.
• Head of Department of Vision Therapy and Optometry Clinic
  • Prasad Netralaya Super Specialty Eye Hospital, Mangalore, Udupi (2019 - Present)

Key Responsibilities:

• • • Provided specialized vision therapy and low vision rehabilitation.
    • Conducted comprehensive eye examinations and crafted individualized treatment plans.
    • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Key Achievements:

• • • Enhanced visual function for over 500 patients through specialized therapy.
    • Developed innovative therapy protocols for various vision disorders.
    • Achieved high patient satisfaction through personalized care.
    • Played a key role in community outreach programs, promoting vision health.
• Professional Experience:
  • Assistant Professor of Optometry, Mangala College of Allied Health Sciences, Mangalore (2017-2019)
  • Lecturer in Optometry, Netra Jyothi College of Health Sciences, Bangalore (2015-2017)
  • Head of Department of Vision Therapy and Optometry Clinic, Karthik Netralaya Super Specialty Eye Hospital, Mangalore, Udupi (2015-2017)

1. Rajib Mandal, Prevalence of non-Strabismic binocular Vision Dysfunction in a Hospital based population. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, July-September 2020, Vol.14, No.3-Scopus

2. Madhusudhana, Dr. Pai Divya Venkatesh, Mr. Rajib Mandal, Ms, Reshma M C D’Souza, Mr. Rajesh Byndoor.  Surveillance strategies for the COVID -19 virus in India. Sys Rev Pharm 2020; 11(3):818-820 DOI: 10.31838/srp.2020.3.113.  Scopus Q2

3. Mr. Rajib Mandal, Mr. Biju Soman, Dr. Kamath Madhusudhana, Dr. Prachi kerkar. A Modern Approach of RGP Lens Fitting in Keratoconus Patients. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. Volume 7, Issue 11, 2020. Scopus

4. Rajib Mandal. Changes in Visual Parameters in an Adult Amblyope with Vision Therapy. J Clin Med Res. 2020;2(6):1-4. DOI: https://doi.org/10.37191/Mapsci-2582-4333-2(6)-052.

5. Dr. Isaac Raj Songa, Mr. Prajwal Salins, Dr. Kamath Madhusudhana, Mr. Rajib Mandal, Mr. Biju Soman, Ms. Aswathi Raj. Conceptualising hypothesis for the effect of organizational structure on faculty job performance, job satisfaction and counterproductive work behavior through a comprehensive literature review. Psychology and Education. (2021) 58(2): 2855-2866.Scopus

6. Sanjeev B Chougule, Rajib Mandal, Dr. Kamath Madhusudhana, Biju Soman, Ashwathi Raj. The reshaping of the future by the Covid 19 pandemic: an assessment of the impact on population and resources. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine (EJMCM). Volume 07, Issue 11, 2020. Page 6114-21. Scopus

7. Arvind N. Prabhu, Pai Divya Venkatesh, Ajo Paul, Akhilesh Pandey, Rajib Mandal, Kamath Madhusudhana. Knowledge, attitude and practice of epilepsy among staff nurses in a tertiary care hospital in south India.  Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, July-September 2020, Vol.14, No.3. page 3326-33-Scopus

8. Ambika Adhikari, Ramachandra V Shet, Rajib Mandal, Yogesh Vaghela. Variations in intraocular pressure during different phases of menstrual cycle- Journal of Ophthalmology and Research, Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021, Pages.183-191. DOI: 10.26502/fjor.2644-00240036.

9. Ambarish Mishra, Rajesh Kamath, Kamath Madhusudana, Rajib Mandal. Internet health seeking behavior of individuals visiting a tertiary care hospital in south India. Annals of R.S.C.B., Vol.25, Issue 1, 2021, Pages. 401-411. Scopus

10. Rajib Mandal, Reshma Maria Cocess D’Souza, Zinnia Sharma, Aswathi Raj L, Biju Soman, Dr. Kamath Madhusudana, A contrasting of pernicious and the salubrious: An assessment of the global impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on Technology and Information. Annals of R.S.C.B., ISSN:1583-6258, Vol.25, Issue 2, 2021, Pages. 3513-3524. Scopus

11. Dr. Swapnil Dixit, Rajib Mandal, Dr. Pai Venkatesh, Dr. Prasanth Shetty Dr. Kamath madhusudhana, Aswathi Raj L, Biju Soman, Opportunity in disguise, unmitigated disaster or something in between? The impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on the Global economic system, Global Security and International Governance. Annals of R.S.C.B., ISSN:1583-6258, Vol.25, Issue 5, 2021, Pages. 2623-2633. Scopus

12. Mandal R. Recovery of Stereopsis After Squint Surgery: A Case Report. J Clin Med Res. 2021;3(2):1-5. DOI: https://doi.org/10.37191/Mapsci-2582-4333-3(2)-061

13. Sunina A, Ramachandra V Shet, Rajib Mandal, Yogesh Vaghela. Impact of acceleration on human visual acuity and stereopsis- Journal of Environmental Science and Public health. Vol. 5, issue 2, page: 371-381. DOI: 10.26502/jesph.96120137

14. Sourin Pal, Rajib Mandal, Manish Sonawane. Factors influencing Indian Optometry candidates -career choices and institution of learning. Why do Indian students choose to study optometry? Annals of R.S.C.B., Vol.25, Issue 1, 2021, Pages. 401-411. Scopus

15. Mandal R, Shet RV. Connection Between Indications of Binocular Single Vision Anomalies and Punctum Proximum Among University Students of India. J Clin Med Res. 2021;3(3):1-6. DOI: https://doi.org/10.37191/Mapsci-2582-4333-3(3)-072.

16. Rajib Mandal, Kamath Madhusudana, Swapnil Dixit, Prashanth Shetty, Biju Soman. Approaches to comprehensive and effective rehabilitation in the Covid 19 pandemic: Assessment of an often-neglected critical variable in national and global health policy. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 32(3): 7278-7282. Scopus. Embase. ID: COVIDWHO -1299930.

17. Anuradha Rauniyar, Rajib Mandal, Ramachandra V Shet, Sourin pal.  Quantitative and qualitative assessment of tear film for imaging technology professional who are daily exposed to x-ray. Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry. Vol.12 No. 3(2021): 1123-1130. Scopus.

18. Diksha Parab, Dr. Rajesh Kamath, Dr. Kamath Madhusudhana, Rajib Mandal. Activity-based costing of radiology services provided by high-value equipment in a tertiary care hospital in Goa state of India. Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry. Vol.12 No. 3(2021). 1131-1187. Scopus.

19. Rajib Mandal, Dr. Kamath Madhusudana, Aswathi Raj L, Biju Soman, Dr. Saba Amin, Dr. Issac Raj Songa, Dr. Swapnil Dixit. A qualitative global analysis of changing patterns in antimicrobial resistance and the insidious nature of the emerging sinister threats of resistance in HIV, Malaria and Typhoid. Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry. Scopus. Volume 12, issue 5, July,2021:4192-4200. Scopus.

20. Mr. Rajib Mandal. Ocular Disorder in Students with Intellectual Impairment and Other Neurological Disorders: A Case Series. J Opto Ophth. 2021; 2(2):1-4

21. Chandra Obul Reddy, Dr. Rajesh Kamath, Dr. Josil Jostna Joseph Nazareth, Dr. Kamath Madhusudhana, Rajib Mandal. A Retrospective Study on the Assessment of Quality Indicator in Operation Theatre and Intensive Care Unit in a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Scopus

22. Rajib Mandal, Dr. Kapil Dev, An Investigation on the Perceptions of Families of Children with Learning Disabilities about their Children and Disorder. Parishodh Journal. Volume IX, Issue IV, April/ 2020

23. Rajib Mandal, Dr. Kapil Dev, Ocular abnormalities in progenies with learning disabilities in the special education institution. International Journal of Management, IT & Engineering Vol. 11 Issue 02, February 2021.

24. Mandal, R., Mukhopadhyay, D., Mukherjee, S., & Mukherjee, H. (2024). Changes in visual parameters during paramenstruum in a rural population of Eastern India: A pilot study. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 9(8).

25. Mandal, R., Mukhopadhyay, D., Mukherjee, S., & Mukherjee, H. (2024). Epidemiology of low vision in East India: Prevalence, causes, and impact on quality of life. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 9(8).

Academic Contributions and Professional Engagements

Books Authored

1. Mandal, R. (2023). Textbook of Geriatric Optometry. Ptritam Publications. [ISBN: 978-93-5735-790-6]
2. Mandal, R. (2023). Textbook of Ophthalmic Pathology: Understanding Eye Disorders and Their Pathogenesis. Ptritam Publications. [ISBN: 978-93-5735-651-0]
3. Mandal, R., & Reni. (2023). A Comprehensive Guide to Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Diseases. Ptritam Publications. [ISBN: 978-93-5735-384-7]
4. Mandal, R. (2023). Textbook of Ocular Physiology and Biochemistry. [ISBN: 978-93-5735-838-5]
5. Mandal, R., & Mukhopadhyay, D. (2023). A Textbook of Occupational Optometry. Ptritam Publications. [ISBN: 978-93-5735-790-6]
6. Mandal, R., & Mukhopadhyay, D. (2023). Community eye health: A primary eye care approach. Astitva Prakashan. [ISBN: 9789358386998]
7. Mandal, R., & Mukhopadhyay, D. (2024). Handbook of Optometric Optics. Astitva Prakashan. [ISBN: 9789358387346]
8. Mandal, R., Reni, & Rani, A., (2024). Handbook of General Anatomy. Astitva Prakashan. [ISBN: 9789358389999]
9. Mandal, R, Reni, & Hebbar. R, (2024) Handbook of General Physiology. Astitva Prakashan. [ISBN: 9789358388602]
10. Mandal, R, Purushothama, (2024) Handbook of General Biochemistry. Astitva Prakashan. [ISBN: 9789358382327]
11. Mandal,R Sowmyashri. (2024) Handbook of Physical Optics. Astitva Prakashan. [ISBN: 9789358383089]
12. Mandal, R. (2023). Textbook of Visual Optics. Astitva Prakashan. [ISBN: 9789358389449
13. Mandal, R., & Mukhopadhyay, D. (2024). Dispensing Optics Essentials. Astitva Prakashan. [ISBN: 9789358386172]
14. Mandal, R., Roy, R., & Thakur, K (2024). Textbook of CEVS & Instrumentation [ISBN: 9789358385595]
15. Mandal, R., & Reni. (2024). Textbook of General and Ocular Pathology. Astitva Prakashan. [ISBN: 9789358389647]
16. Mandal, R. (2024). Comprehensive Handbook for Diploma Primary Eye Health Professionals (Volume-2). Astitva Prakashan. ISBN: [9789358387032]
17. Mandal, R. (2024). Comprehensive Handbook for Diploma Primary Eye Health Professionals (Volume-1). Astitva Prakashan. [ISBN: 9789358389890]
18. Mandal,R., Kini, A.,(2024). Handbook of General and Ocular Microbiology. Astitva Prakashan. [ISBN: 9789358389678]
19. Mandal,R., Rao, D.,(2024). Textbook of Binocular Vision & Paediatric Optometry. Astitva Prakashan. [ISBN: 9789358382068]
20. Mandal,R., Shivaramaiah, H.S., Textbook of Low Vision & Geriatric Optometry. Astitva Prakashan. [ISBN: 9789358388749]
21. Mandal, R., & Mukhopadhyay, D., Roy, R., (2024).  Textbook of Practice Management. Astitva Prakashan. [ISBN: 9789358385243]
22. Mandal, R., Roy, R., & Thakur, K., Kamath, V., (2024). Essentials Of Contact Lens Practice. Astitva Prakashan. [ISBN: 9789358385717]

Professional Certifications and Training Programs

• Certificate Program in Mechanics of Manuscript, Thesis Drafting, and Research Funding with AI Applications
  Conducted from October 28 - November 6, 2024, covering topics and credit points as follows:
  • October 28, 2024: Ethical Application of AI in Manuscript Drafting and Data Interpretation (2 points)
  • October 30, 2024: Mechanics of Manuscript Publication in Peer-Reviewed Journals (2 points)
  • November 2, 2024: AI Application in High-Quality Thesis Drafting and Publication Process (2 points)
  • November 4, 2024: International Research Funding Agencies for Projects (2 points)
  • November 6, 2024: Ethical Applications of AI in Research (2 points)
• Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Qualitative and Quantitative Research Design in Higher Education (QQR)
  Organized by Eudoxia Research University, September 12-21, 2024 (Reg. No: EDX/QQR/2024/REG/09/295).
• Vision Therapy Training
  Completed a training session on Vision Therapy at Sankara Eye Hospital, Bangalore, India (2015).
• Pharmacology Seminar
  Attended the Basic Concept of Pharmacology Seminar at NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur (November 17, 2012).

Editorial and Research Contributions

• Editor of ISBN Book
  Spectrum: Volume 6, ISBN No: 979-8344702336, published by Eudoxia Research University USA and Eudoxia Research Centre, India. (Registration No: ERU/REG/ERC/ISBN/2024/1001, Published on October 28, 2024)
• Editor for INFES 6.0-2024 Abstract Submissions
  Sixth International Conference on New Frontiers in Engineering, Science, Law, Management, Humanities, and Social Sciences organized by National School of Leadership, Zambia, and Sinhgad Institute of Business Administration & Research, Pune (August 30-31, 2024).
• Research Paper Presentation
  Presented “A Critical Analysis of Non-Strabismic Binocular Vision Disorders and Vision Therapy in Children with Learning Disabilities” at The Doctoral Journey and Beyond conference by OPJS University, Churu, Rajasthan (July 26, 2021).

Conferences and Workshops

• Organizer
  Organized the State-Level Medical Laboratory Technology Conference “Manthan-2023” for Netra Jyothi Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Udupi.
• Participation
  • International Workshop on Research Methods and Methodology (WORAM)
    Organized by Eudoxia Research University (October 15-24, 2024, Reg. No: EDX/WORAM/2024/REG/10/295).
  • Third International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research Trends
    Organized by Eudoxia Research University, New Castle, USA (September 27-28, 2024, Reg. No.: EDX/ERU/IRTEC/2024/REG/629).
  • Sixth International Conference on New Frontiers in Engineering, Science, Law, Management, Humanities, and Social Sciences (INFES 6.0)
    Organized by Eudoxia Research University, New Castle, USA, in collaboration with the National School of Leadership, Zambia (August 30-31, 2024, Reg. No.: EDX/ERU/INFES/2024/REG/295).
  • RYLA-2020 District Seminar
    Attended RYLA-2020 organized by Rotary District 3182, Rotary Club of Kalasa (January 11-12, 2020).
  • Annual Symposium on Upgraded Medical Techniques (Gnosis-2018)
    Attended and participated as a faculty member at Mangala College of Para Medical Sciences, Mangaluru (December 18, 2018).
  • 4th National Conference & Workshop in Optometry (OptoSight-2018)
    Organized by Naseema Institute of Optometry & Research (June 23-24, 2018).
  • Low Vision Awareness Program (33rd Edition)
    Attended the awareness program at the LVPI Institute, Hyderabad, with contributions from various eye care institutions (April 3, 2015).
  • Vision Therapy Basics Seminar
    Attended a continuing education seminar on Basics of Vision Therapy by the College of Optometrists in Vision Development at Sankara College of Optometry, Bangalore (December 13-14, 2014).

Special Faculty Roles

• Seminar Faculty
  Served as a faculty member at the Magic of Vision for Family Physicians seminar at Karthik Netralaya (2017).
• Advanced Contact Lens Workshop Faculty
  Participated as a faculty member in the Advanced Contact Lenses workshop at Karthik Netralaya, Bangalore (June 15, 2017).

• Fellow Member, Eudoxia Research Centre (FMERC): Active fellow member at Eudoxia Research Centre, Bangalore, India (Issued: July 30, 2024).
• Fellow Member, Eudoxia Research University (FMERU): Active fellow member at Eudoxia Research University, USA (Issued: July 30, 2024).
• Professional Fellow Member, Innovation Scholar (InSc): Professional Fellow Membership at Innovation Scholar, Bangalore, India (Issued: August 2, 2024).
• Napa: World Nursing and Pharma Association- Council member, USA (Issued: September 1, 2024)