Study, Research and Career Opportunities in Germany

Title of the talk: Study, Research and Career Opportunities in Germany
Day and Date: Thursday, 13th August 2026 
Time: 11.30 am
Venue: 300+ Auditorium (Room # 106), CLT, IIT Dharwad
Speakers: 
Dr. Manjula Mundakana
    Senior Advisor
    Science, Technology and Political Affairs
    German Consulate, Bangalore, KA
About Dr. Manjula Mundakana:
Dr. Manjula Mundakana is a Senior Advisor in Science, Technology and Political Affairs at the German Consulate, Bangalore. Her role involves facilitating visits of German scientific, business, and political delegations to Karnataka and Kerala. She guides Indian students and prospective skilled and highly skilled talents on the German education and research landscape. She is also involved in establishing and nourishing Indo-German scientific networks, spreading awareness about visa procedures, higher education and career opportunities in Germany, and living and working in Germany. Dr. Manjula Mundakana holds a PhD in Natural Sciences from Leibniz University, Hannover, Germany.
Ms. Suganya Tamalapadi
     Regional Officer
     DAAD Information Point, Bangalore, KA
About Ms. Suganya Tamalapadi:
Ms. Suganya Tamalapadi has been working since 2021 as a Regional Officer at DAAD Information Point Bangalore. She has completed her bachelor's in Electronics and Communication in India and her master's in Microelectronics at Fachhochschule Darmstadt. As part of her curriculum, she completed her internship and thesis at Texas Instruments, Munich. After her master's, she worked for General Motors in Rüsselsheim, Germany, for 5 years.

About DAAD: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is a joint organisation of German institutions of higher education. DAAD is one of the largest funding organisations and provides scholarships/grants for students and academics at all levels. DAAD conducts regular information sessions, provides counselling to students about higher education in Germany, and conducts regular visits to Indian institutions.

ALL ARE WELCOME.
Especially final/pre-final year UG students, final-year PG students, and PhD research scholars.