With nearly 17 years of experience as academician, he knows the needs of the hospitality industry and institutions and also the demands in the industry. Professional cooking and event management are his key interesting areas. He is also a well-known mentor to the staff and students. As a passionate hospitality academician, he had been a mentor and trainer for his students and has ensured the highest quality arrangements in teaching, learning, and student support system that has ensured students being transformed from potential to professionals.
Professor Prashanth's academic credentials include a graduate degree in Hotel Management and Tourism, a diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology, and a postgraduate degree in Hotel Administration. He is also a research scholar in Management and Commerce at Srinivas University, Mangaluru.