Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) appoints Karunakar A. Kotegar as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Technology and Science), according to multiple reports. The appointment is described as part of MAHE’s leadership structure covering technology and science disciplines. Kotegar is noted to bring extensive academic and research experience to the role, with one report citing more than 29 years across teaching, research, and international collaborations. The articles provide a shared overview of his background, emphasizing his experience in academic work and his engagement with research activities and international partnerships. No other specific details about the appointment terms, start date, or changes in responsibilities are provided in the available excerpts. Both sources present the appointment as a new leadership appointment for MAHE’s technology and science portfolio, highlighting Kotegar’s long career and research-related experience.