Faculty and administration

Prakash Mungli, M.D., M.B.B.S.
Associate Dean
Course Director and Professor of Biochemistry
Dr. Prakash Mungli received his M.D. in biochemistry from Manipal University
in India and earned his M.B.B.S. from Gulbarga University in India. Formerly
a family physician, he has more than 14 years of experience in medical
biochemistry education, and has been a popular professor at UMHS
since September 2011.
During his time here, he has earned several institutional awards, including
Outstanding Professor of the Year and Most Inspiring Professor. Prior to joining
UMHS, Dr. Mungli taught biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics at
St. Matthews University School of Medicine in the Cayman Islands.
Dr. Mungli uses creative teaching methods to make even difficult concepts
easily understandable. He posts recaps of his lectures on YouTube and
keeps students engaged through a Facebook group and blog called
“Biochemistry Made Easy.”
In addition to being a passionate teacher, Dr. Mungli is also actively involved in
research. He has published 65 research papers in national and international
indexed journals. His work has been cited in more than 50 indexed journals, and
he has served as editorial board member and reviewer for six indexed journals.
His work has also been presented at more than 20 national and international
conferences. His current research interest is in medical education.