Patro has a teaching experience of almost three decades.[3] In 2017 Patro was appointed as the vice-chancellor of Ravenshaw University, India for a period of 3 years.[4] He succeeded Prakash Chandra Sarangi in this position. Before joining as a vice-chancellor, Patro was working as a professor in Neuroscience/Zoology department of Jiwaji University, Gwalior. Madhya Pradesh.[5]
Currently, he also serves as the president of Indian Academy of Neurosciences.[6]
He received BK Bachhawat Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution towards neuroscience.[7]
