Dr. N.R. Ankle is currently a professor in Otorhinolaryngology at KLE University. Previously he was President of AOI(Association of otorhinolaryngologists of India) of Belgaum District branch. He served as a Quiz master for the National AOI conference in 2013. Dr. N.R. Ankle is also a Treasurer Of AOI South zone conference and state conference, and also of AOI Belgaum district branch. He published many article in various National & International Journals. He is a Reviewer for Journals like Otolaryngology Internationale, International journal of otolaryngology and head neck surgery and American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy.
Prof. Dr. N.R. Ankle's research interests include Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology, micro ear surgery, Endoscopic surgeries of nose & ear