Dr. Usha Devadas
Associate Professor (Senior scale) & Head of the Department
Department of Speech and Hearing
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- HOD, Department of Speech and Hearing
- Department? Academic Advisor
- Overall ISO Documentation?
- Teaching Undergraduate / Postgraduate
- Clinical supervision & patient care (Speech-Language Pathology)
- Guide: Dissertation / PhD / Conferences / Paper presentations
Usha Devadas?is?Associate Professor (Senior Scale) and Head in the Department of Speech and Hearing, MCHP, MAHE, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网
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SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Communication Science: Part A: Speech Language Pathology, Part B: Audiology | I Year BASLP/I Semester |
| Voice :Science and Disorders | I MSc SLP/II Semester |
| Speech Language Pathology in Practice | II MSc SLP/IV Semester |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Speech and Hearing | School of Allied Health Sciences, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Academy of Higher Education, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | 2012 |
| MSc | Speech and Hearing | School of Allied Health Sciences, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Academy of Higher Education, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | 2004 |
| BSc | Speech and Hearing | School of Allied Health Sciences, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Academy of Higher Education, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | 1995 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dept. of Speech & Hearing, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 College of Health Professions, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Academy of Higher Education, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | Associate Professor (Senior scale) | HOD | July, 2020 – Till date |
| Dept. of Speech & Hearing, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 College of Health Professions, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Academy of Higher Education, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | Associate Professor | 2009-2020 | |
| Dept. of Speech & Hearing, School of Allied Health Sciences, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Academy of Higher Education, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | Assistant Professor | 2007 - 2009 | |
| Dept. of Speech & Hearing, School of Allied Health Sciences, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Academy of Higher Education, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | Lecturer | 2004 - 2007 | |
| Dept. of Speech & Hearing, School of Allied Health Sciences, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Academy of Higher Education, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | Assistant Lecturer | 1997 - 2002 | |
| Dept. of Speech & Hearing, School of Allied Health Sciences, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Academy of Higher Education, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | Clinical Supervisor | 1995 - 1997 |
Prevalence of voice problems in primary school teachers in one district of Karnataka.
2012-2013 Usha Devadas
Prevalence of voice problems in primary school teachers in one district of Karnataka. 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 project completed through AIISH 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Fund for the proposed period of 12.09.2012– 11.08.2013 (total budget: Rs. 3, 46,000).Prevalence of voice problems in primary school teachers in one district of Karnataka. 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 project completed through AIISH 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Fund for the proposed period of 12.09.2012– 11.08.2013 (total budget: Rs. 3, 46,000).
Prevalence and risk factors for voice problems in Yakshagana artists.
2015-2016 Usha Devadas
Prevalence and risk factors for voice problems in Yakshagana artists. 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 project under AIISH 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Fund for the proposed period of 05.10.2015– 11.10.2016 (total budget: Rs. 4, 33,000).
Prevalence and risk factors of voice problems and knowledge of vocal health in professional Carnatic singers and non-singers.
2016-17 Usha Devadas
Prevalence and risk factors of voice problems and knowledge of vocal health in professional Carnatic singers and non-singers. 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 project under AIISH 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Fund for the proposed period of 14.09.2016– 11.10.2017 (total budget: Rs. 4, 93,000).
Vocal dose and immediate effects of the straw phonation exercises on parameters of vocal loading in Carnatic classic singers.
2018-2019 Usha Devadas
Vocal dose and immediate effects of the straw phonation exercises on parameters of vocal loading in Carnatic classic singers. 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 project under AIISH 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Fund for the proposed period of 09.10.2018– 11.10.2019 (total budget: Rs. 4, 83,000).
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Voice disorders/Neurocommunication disorders/Dysphagia
Area of Expertise
Voice disorders/Professional voice users
Area of 亚洲通_亚洲通官网
Voice disorders/Professional voice users
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Life member of Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
- Life member of Indian Speech & Hearing Association (ISHA)
- Life member of Indian Speech & Hearing Association –亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Chapter?
Immediate effects of straw phonation in water exercises on parameters of vocal loading in Carnatic classical singers
November, 2020 Usha Devadas Devika Vinod Santosh maruthy
Journal of Voice Accepted for publication
The prevalence and Impact of voice problems in nonprofessional voice users: Preliminary findings
July, 2020 Valson Sheyona Usha Devadas
Journal of Voice Accepted for publication
The prevalence and impact of voice problems in call centre operators
2013-01-01 Rajashekhar B
Journal of Laryngology and Voice, Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013.
Development of fundamental frequency in preadolescent children
Akshatha Ballal
2011 - 2013
Prevalence and influencing risk factors of voice problems in Priests
2013-01-01 Navya Achiamma
2011 - 2013.
Voice problems in primary school teachers: Prevalence, associated risk factors and symptoms
2012-01-01 Swathi G
2010-2012.
Vocal loading in dubbing artists
2012-01-01 Maya Varma
2010 - 2012.
Awareness of vocal health among teacher trainees in Udupi Taluk: A questionnaire survey
2011-01-01 Monica Kaniamattam
2009 - 2011.
Knowledge and interest levels of vocal function and dysfunction among Carnatic and Orchestra singers
Sahana Muralikrishna
2008 - 2010.
Coping strategies in individuals with voice problems
2010-01-01 Kavitha Kurian
2008 - 2010
The nature of voice problems and knowledge of voice care among primary school teachers
2009-01-01 Noopur Sharma
2007 - 2009.
Development of speech audiometry material in Konkani
2009-01-01 Marissa Dias
2007 - 2009.
Vocal characteristics of Tibetan monks in bylakuppe Tibetan settlement
2008-01-01 Pradeep Kumar
2006 - 2008
Acoustic and perceptual analysis of pre Vs post corticosteroid inhalation in Asthma Patients – A comparative study
2007-01-01 Aditi Shekhar
2005 - 2007
Effects of vocal loading in primary school teachers
2007-01-01 Senjuti Giri
2005 - 2007