Thesis & Research Paper Mentors in Karnataka
One-on-one guidance from verified PhD mentors for students and researchers in Karnataka: thesis and dissertation work, research papers, PhD proposals and journal publication. Sessions are held online, so you're matched by subject expertise, not by distance.
Karnataka has 1,512 AICTE-approved technical and management institutions, with most concentrated in Bangalore Urban, Mysore, Dakshina Kannada and Belgaum. From well-known names such as Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Manipal Academy of Higher Education and RV College of Engineering to smaller affiliated colleges, our mentors work with engineering, management, computer applications and pharmacy students from across Karnataka who need expert support at any stage of their research.
What Our Mentors Help With
Thesis and dissertation mentoring
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 paper mentoring
Turning your project or thesis work into a paper, selecting suitable Scopus or UGC-CARE journals and conferences, and responding to reviewer comments.
Methodology and data analysis
Research design, sampling, statistical analysis in SPSS, R or Python, simulations, and help interpreting and presenting your results.
Viva and final review
Draft reviews for argument, clarity and academic style, 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 RequestFor Students Across Karnataka
Whether you study in Bangalore Urban, Mysore, Dakshina Kannada and Belgaum or a smaller town in Karnataka, you get the same access to mentors. Everything happens online through video calls and shared documents, and sessions are scheduled around your classes or working hours.
Mentors are familiar with common Indian university requirements such as synopsis approval, plagiarism checks through tools like Turnitin or Drillbit, and chapter-wise reviews by your guide.
Research Mentors by City in Karnataka
Find mentors and local university information for your city in Karnataka:
Universities in Karnataka
Students from these universities in Karnataka, and from the colleges affiliated to them, can work with our mentors on their thesis, dissertation or research paper:
- Alliance University
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeeth
- Chanakya University
- Christ University
- Dayananda Sagar University
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru
- Jain University
- Khaja Bandanawaz University
- KLE Technological University
- M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education
- Presidency University
- REVA University
- RV College of Engineering
- S-VYASA University
- Sharnbasva University
- Srinivas University
- St Aloysius University
- Symbiosis International University
- Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
- Yenepoya University
Top 2% Stanford/Elsevier Scientists in Karnataka
306 researchers from institutions in Karnataka 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 Enabling & Strategic Technologies, Engineering, Physics & Astronomy and Chemistry.
| Researcher | Institution | Field | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gautam R. Desiraju | Indian Institute of Science | Inorganic & Nuclear Chemistry | #333 |
| Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao | Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research | Applied Physics | #387 |
| Chandan I. Dasgupta | Indian Institute of Science | Applied Physics | #2,130 |
| Tejraj M. Aminabhavi | KLE Technological University | Polymers | #6,473 |
| Biman Bagchi | Indian Institute of Science | Chemical Physics | #11,159 |
| Chittaranjan Andrade | National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences | Psychiatry | #13,823 |
| Dipankar Das Sarma | Indian Institute of Science | Applied Physics | #17,960 |
| Harini Nagendra | Azim Premji University | Ecology | #19,307 |
| Sandeep P. Kumar | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | Applied Physics | #20,024 |
| Rudrapatnam Narayanaswamy Tharanathan | Central Food Technological Research Institute India | Food Science | #21,123 |
| Bikramjit Basu | Indian Institute of Science | Materials | #22,208 |
| Sriram Ramaswamy | Indian Institute of Science | Fluids & Plasmas | #24,889 |
| Padmanabhan Balaram | National Centre for Biological Sciences | Biophysics | #26,045 |
| Kanishka Biswas | Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research | Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | #26,349 |
| Kanwar Lal Sahrawat | University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad | Agronomy & Agriculture | #28,611 |
| Andy L. Ruina | Indian Institute of Science | Mechanical Engineering & Transports | #29,559 |
| Srikanth Sastry | Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research | Chemical Physics | #29,708 |
| Cameron D. Tropea | Indian Institute of Science | Fluids & Plasmas | #32,174 |
| Srinivasan Natarajan | Indian Institute of Science | Inorganic & Nuclear Chemistry | #33,868 |
| Ajay Kumar Sood | Indian Institute of Science | Applied Physics | #34,750 |
| Kota Ullas Karanth | Centre for Wildlife Studies | Ecology | #37,935 |
| Vijay Vir Kakkar | Thrombosis Research Institute, India | Cardiovascular System & Hematology | #38,500 |
| J. G. Manjunatha | Mangalore University | Analytical Chemistry | #40,682 |
| Jyant Kumar | Indian Institute of Science | Geological & Geomatics Engineering | #42,051 |
| N. Sandeep | Central University of Karnataka | Mechanical Engineering & Transports | #44,974 |
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 if my university is in Karnataka?
Yes. Mentors work with students from universities and colleges across Karnataka, from institutions such as Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Manipal Academy of Higher Education and RV College of Engineering to smaller private and affiliated colleges.
Are mentoring sessions online or in person?
Sessions are online by video call, so you can join from anywhere in 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.