Dr. H.M. Mallikarjuna is a distinguished Kannada academician, researcher, and educator with an inspiring record of academic excellence and cultural leadership. He completed his S.S.L.C. in 2007, P.U.C. in 2009, B.A. from the University of Mysore in 2012, M.A. in Kannada in 2014, and B.Ed. in 2015. He qualified UGC-NET and K-SET in 2013, demonstrating his scholarly competence at a national level. He later earned his Ph.D. from the University of Mysore in 2022, and also completed PGDJMC from KSOU, Mysuru in 2022. His academic specializations include Kannada Literature, Vachana Sahithya, Medieval Kannada, and Modern Kannada studies. With a strong commitment to teaching and research, he has consistently contributed to student development and academic enrichment.

Currently serving as Assistant Professor of Kannada at Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies, Bengaluru, since 17 April 2023, Dr. Mallikarjuna has also been serving as Programme Coordinator for Languages since May 2025. He has an excellent academic profile with 6 research paper presentations, 19 conferences/seminars/workshops attended, 6 Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) attended, and 24 research publications. He has successfully organised and coordinated 11 major State-Level and National-Level programmes including Kannada Rajyothsava (2023), KPSC & UPSC Examination Preparation Seminar (2023), Kannada Poetry Writing Workshop (2024), Beyond Book Fest (2024), Suvarna Karnataka Nudi Sambrama (2024), Vachana Gaayana Matthu Vyakhyana (2025), Jnanasukruta National Seminar (2025), Yuva Sourabha (2025), Kanaka Samskruthi Sanchalana (2025), Daasa Sahithya – Gaayana – Manthana (2025), Kasthuri Kannada Nudi Uthsava (2025), and the prestigious Ramadhaanya Kannada Drama (2026) in collaboration with Karnataka Nataka Academy, Government of Karnataka. His dedication to academics, research, administration, and cultural promotion makes him a respected scholar and dynamic organiser.