Assitant Professor Department of Chemical Engineering RVR & JC College of Engineering(Autonomous) Chowdavaram,Guntur-522 019 Andhra Pradesh, India Phone: +91-9491073317 Ext.251 (O)                +91-8008591891 e-mail: kamalakar@rvrjcce.ac.in

Educational Qualifications:

1. Pursuing Ph.D in Chemical Engineering at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
2. M.Tech in Computer Aided Chemical Engineering from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam during 2006-2008.
3. B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai during 2003-2006.
4. Diploma in Sugar Technology from Sri Venkateswara Govt. Polytechnic College, Tirupathi during 1997-2000.

Date of Birth:14-04-1982
Date of Joining:09-07-2008
Experience:
   R&D and Teaching Experience : 08 Years.
Teaching Experience:

1. Presently working as Assistant Professor at Department of Chemical Engineering RVR & JC College of Engineering, Guntur, since July 2008.

Membership of Scientific and Professional Bodies:

1. Life Member, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers.

Papers Published

1. "Studies on Drying Characteristics of Pineapple, written by Mr.D.Kamalakar, Asst. Prof. , Mr.K.Siva Prasada Rao, Asst. Prof. , Dr. L.Nageswara Rao, was published in the World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, pp 428-442, Vol.4, Issue 7, June 2015. ISSN No: 2277-7105.
2. Design and Experimental Analysis of Solar Powered Distillation Unit for Purification of Sea Water', written by Mr.P.Rohini Kumar,Asst. Prof. , Dr. L.Nageswara Rao, Mr.D.Kamalakar, Asst. Prof. and Dr. M.Venkateswara Rao, Professor & Head was published in the International Journal of Green and Herbal Chemistry, pp. 228-236, Vol.4, Issue 2, May 2015, E-ISSN No: 2278-3229.
3. D.Kamalakar, L.Nageswara Rao, P.Rohini Kumar,"An Experimental Investigation on Biosorption of Cadmium by Erythrina Variegate Orientalies as an Adsorbent", International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, ISSN No: 2394-3661December 2014, Vol.1, No.3 pp05-09.
4. D.Kamalakar, L.Nageswara Rao, J.L.Jayanthi,Feroz Shaik, M.Venkateswara Rao" Experimental Studies on Removal of ,Reactive Red 195dye from Aqueous Solution by using Activated carbon as an Adsorbent International Journal of Pharmaceutical And chemical Sciences, Vol.4 No.1ISSN No: 2277-5005, January 2015, pp01-09.
5. D.Kamalakar, L.Nageswara Rao, Feroz Shaik, M.Venkateswara Rao" Equilibrium, Kinetics and Thermodynamic Studies of Methylene blue Dye from Aqueous Solution by using Natural Adsorbent" International Journal of Pharmaceutical Chemical and Biological Sciences, ISSN No: 2249-9504 Vol.4 No.4, 2014, pp960-967.
6. D.Kamalakar, L.Nageswara Rao, P.Rohini Kumar, M.Venkateswara Rao"Drying Characteristics of Red chilies - Mathematical Model and drying experiments, International Journal of Engineering Science & Research Technology, ISSN No: 2277-9655, July 2014, pp 425-437.
7. D.Kamalakar, L.Nageswara Rao,"Studeis on Control release fertilizer on Rosella and Amaranthus plants", International Journal of Engineering Science & Research Technology, ISSN No: 2277-9655, June 2014, pp 483-491.
8. L. Nageswara Rao, D. Kamalakar, M. Venkateswara Rao, "E-Waste Supervision in India-Recent Issues and Control Strategies", International Journal of Green and Herbal Chemistry (IJGHC) December 2013- February 2014; Vol.3, No.1, Pages 101-113.
9. D.Kamalakar, L.Nageswara Rao, K.Sivaprasada Rao, M.Venkateswara Rao," Studies on drying characteristics of prawn and fish", Journal of Chemical, Biological and physical sciences, Volume 3, No.3, E-ISSN No-2249-1929, May- July,2013: Pages 1972-1982.
10. D.Kamalakar, L.Nageswara Rao, J.L.Jayanthi, M.Venkateswara Rao," Zinc Sulfate Controlled Release Fertilizer with Fly Ash as Inert Matrix", Indian stream Research Journal Volume 1, Issue VI (2011), Pages 154-157, ISSN No-2230-7850.
11. D.Kamalakar, L.Nageswara Rao, P.Rohini Kumar, M.Venkateswara Rao, "Development of zinc sulphate controlled release fertilizer sand as inert matrix with naphthalene coating", Caledonian Journal of Engineering, ISSN 1999-9496, Volume 6, Number1, January-June, 2010, pages 12-26.
12. N.Rakesh, D.Kamalakar, P.Kalpana, P.Rajendra Prasad,"Studies on Controlled release of Fertilizer Zinc Sulphate made with Super Phosphate as Inert Matrix", International journal of Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Volume 8, No.4, pp 807-816, 2009.

    Papers Presented in Conferences/Seminars/Symposiums:

1. "Green Chemistry and New Innovative Solutions to Water Pollution" National conference on " Recent Challenges in Chemical & Biological Sciences" Organized by the Department of Sciences & Humanities, Vignan's Foundation for Science Technology & Research University, Vadlamudi, Guntur, during 28th - 29th July,2014.
2. "Drying Characteristics of Red Chillies, Mathematical Modelling and Drying Experiments"International Conference on "Green and Clean Technologies in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology"organizedby Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, during February 14-15, 2014.
3. "E-waste supervision in India-recent issues and strategies "Three-day XIII International Seminar on "Mineral Processing Technology".Jointly organized by CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology Bhubaneswar and Indian Institute of mineral Engineers, Bhubaneswar during 10-12 December,2013.

    Refresher courses attended:

1. ISTE Chapter "Induction Training for Young Faculty" on 6th ,7th September 2011.
2. ISTE Chapter "Induction Training for Young Faculty" on 7th, 8th September 2009.
3. "Soft Skills" organized by M & H Department Of R.V.R &J.C College of Engineering during March 16th-17th 2009.
4. ISTE Chapter "Induction Training for Young Faculty" during 25th-26th July 2008.

    Participated in Conferences:

1. QIP Short term Course on "Multiphase Flow Reactors Insights Through Experimental and CFD Techniques Organized by Department of Chemical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology ,Guwahati ,During 16th - 20th ,December 2014.
2. National conference on " Recent Challenges in Chemical & Biological Sciences" Organized by the Department of Sciences & Humanities, Vignan's Foundation for Science Technology & Research University, Vadlamudi, Guntur, during 28th - 29th July,2014.
3. National seminar on "OUTCOME BASED ENGINEERING EDUCATION" organized by Civil Engineering Department on 6th June 2014.
4. One day Faculty Development Programme on "Applications of Nanotechnology" organized by Departments of Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering, VR Siddhartha Engineering College, Vijayawada on 21st April, 2014.
5. International Conference on "Green and Clean Technologies in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology"organized by Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, during February 14-15, 2014.
6. AICTE Sponsored National Seminar(FDP) on " Modelling and Simulation for Rapid Progress in Chemical Engineering" organized By Chemical Engineering Department during 15th-16th July 2011.

Programs Organized:

1. A two day National level Chemical Engineering Students meet, ChECK-2017 (Chemical Engineering Contest for Knockout-2017), during 17th - 18th February, 2017, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering(A), Guntur.
2. One day National level Chemical Engineering Students meet, ChECK-2016 (Chemical Engineering Contest for Knockout-2016), on 11th February, 2016, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering(A), Guntur.
3. One day National Workshop on Advances in Chemical Engineering for Sustainable Development (ACESD) on 07 February, 2015.
4. A two day National level Chemical Engineering Students meet, ChECK-2014 (Chemical Engineering Contest for Knockout-2014), 29-30 November, 2011, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur.
5. One day national seminar on "Renewable Energy Resources & Technological Advances", 25 February, 2014, R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur.
6. Two Day National Workshop on "Nanotechnology - A Fuel for Chemical Industry (NTFC-2013)" sponsored by AICTE, New Delhi organized by Department of Chemical Engineering during 20-21 September, 2013.
7. A two day workshop on "Green Technology for Clean Environment", organized by the Department of Chemical Engineering in association with APPCB, during 20-21 December, 2012.
8. One day national seminar on "New and Renewable Energy Forever", 22ndFebruary, 2012, R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur.
9. AICTE sponsored two day "Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on "Modeling and Simulation for Rapid Progress in Chemical Engineering" during 15-16 July, 2011, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur.
10. A two day National level Chemical Engineering Students meet, ChECK-2011 (Chemical Engineering Contest for Knockout-2011), 29-30 November, 2011, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur.
11. The 6th annual session of Student Chemical Engineering Congress " SCHEMCON 2010" on the theme "Process Industries and Sustainable Development" was organized by IIChE-RVR&JCCE Student chapter in association with IIChE Waltair Regional Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R & J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur during 24th-25th September 2010.
12. A two day workshop on "Waste Management in Chemical and Allied Industries", organized by the Department of Chemical Engineering in association with APPCB, during 13 - 14 March, 2010.
13. A two day National level Chemical Engineering Students meet, ChECK-2009 (Chemical Engineering Contest for Knockout-2009), 20-21 February, 2009, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur.