Dr. Sharanabassappa A. Waddankeri is an educator, author, and academic administrator served as Principal at TNR Degree College and Assistant Professor at Hameed Pyare College of Education in Kalaburagi. He holds double Master's degrees M.A. in Economics and M.A. in Kannada), a Master of Education M.Ed. with First Rank, an M.Phil., and a Ph.D. in Economics, alongside an Honorary D.Litt.

Academic Qualifications & Credentials

• Ph.D. & M.Phil. in Economics: Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.

• M.Ed.: Kuvempu University, Shimoga (First Rank).

• M.A. in Economics & M.A. in Kannada: Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi.

• Other Qualifications: D.Litt. (Hon.), PGDHE (IGNOU), PGDCA, DGS (Gandhi Study Centre), and Diploma in First Aid (Red Cross).

Professional Experience

• Principal: TNR Degree College, Kalaburagi (2013–Present).

• Assistant Professor: Hameed Pyare College of Education, Kalaburagi (2013–Present).

• Principal: Shri Dilipkumar Bhayya Memorial Education Society, Chitaguppa (2011–2013).

• Lecturer: SMRS D.Ed. College, Kalaburagi (2005–2013).

Key Publications & Contributions

• Prolific Author: Published dozens of textbooks, instructional materials, and literary works in Kannada covering pedagogy (Shikshana Shastra), educational psychology, grammar (Sarala Kannada Vyakarana), and general science.

• Literary & Media Presence: Active poet and essayist; frequently featured in Kannada literary conferences (Kannada Sahitya Sammelana), newspaper columns, and broadcasts on All India Radio (Gulbarga Akashavani).

• Awards & Recognition: Honored with several regional and state-level accolades, including the Shikshana Ratna (DSERT Bengaluru), Karnataka Rathna Award, and Basavashree Award.