Dr. M.R. Gangadhar is Professor in the Department of Anthropology, University of Mysore, Mysore. Since 1997 he is teaching Biological Anthropology in the University of Mysore. Dr. M.R. Gangadhar has completed eight major research projects which were financed by University Grants Commission, Indian Council of Medical Research, Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi and Government of Karnataka. He has done extensive field work and research work in tribal areas of Karnataka.