Born in Beby (Mandya/Karnataka/India) to Ningamma-Javaregowda/Mandappa. Studied at New Type Middle School/ Hallegere, Rural High Schools/Keragodu, Bharathi College/KM Doddi- Recipient of "Best Student of the College". Graduated from University of Mysore- Received "Subject Scholar". Obtained Ph.D from Bangalore University. Obtained Scholarships from High school to Masters degree
Under Indo- US Scientific Exchange Program, performed research studies on organic chemistry at Baylore University/Baylore School of Medicine, conducted research studies on protein chemistry/molecular biology at University of Kentucky.
Worked as Patent Officer at US Department of Patent and Trademark Office/US Department of Commerce, worked as Scientist at US Department of Defense, worked as Scientist/Project Officer at National Institute of Health
Upon retirement, living in Lexington KY. Actively involved in social services: built a computer building in Hallegere to honor maternal grandma 'Kempamma', provided school essentials for students at Beby school.
Working on memoir: "baby steps from Beby to Baylor"