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Mangaluru, Jun 23: Dr Santhosh Albert Saldanha, son of Henry Saldanha and Mary Cutihna, Shirthady has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from Srinivas University Mangaluru.

The degree was conferred on May 28, 2025 in recognition of his outstanding research titled“Effectiveness of Kolb’s Experiential Learning Model (KELM) on Achievement in English, Language anxiety and selected managerial skills among ninth standard students of Dakshina Kannada District” under the guidance of Dr Vijayalakshmi Naik, associate professor, Institute of Education, Srinivas University, Mangaluru. This achievement is a testament to his dedication to academic excellence.

Dr Santhosh Saldanha, the principal of SDM College of Education, Ujire, has been instrumental in shaping the educational landscape of the institution. His leadership has fostered a culture of innovation and academic rigor. His vision is to apply the research findings to improve educational practices and policies. He aims to continue mentoring students and educators, inspiring them to pursue academic excellence.

The academic community and well-wishers have extended warm congratulations to him on this prestigious achievement.