Dr. Malapati Venkateswara Rao
                                                                    M.Tech., Ph.D.

Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Dean, Examinations
RVR & JC College of Engineering(Autonomous)
Chowdavaram,Guntur-522 019
Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone: 0836-2288201 Ext.271.
E-mail: mvrao79@rvrjcce.ac.in, mvrao79@gmail.com

Educational Qualifications:

  1. Ph.D in Momentum & Heat Transfer from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam in the Year 1992.
  2. M.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam during 1978-1980.
  3. B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam during 1973-1978.

Date of Birth:01-07-55
Date of Joining:31-05-97
Experience:
   R&D and Teaching Experience : 42 Years.
   Industrial Experience : 1 Years.

Teaching Experience:
  1. Presently working as Professor at Department of Chemical Engineering and Dean Examinations, RVR & JC College of Engineering, Guntur, since September 2017.
  2. Worked as Professor & Head at Department of Chemical Engineering and Dean Examinations, RVR & JC College of Engineering, Guntur, during August 2010 and August 2017.
  3. Worked as Professor & Head at Department of Chemical Engineering RVR & JC College of Engineering, Guntur, during July 2002 and July 2010.
  4. Worked as Assistant Professor at Department of Chemical Engineering, RVR & JC College of Engineering, Guntur, during August 1998 and June 2002.
  5. Worked as Assistant Professor & Head at Department of Chemical Engineering, RVR & JC College of Engineering, Guntur, during May 1997 and August 1998.
  6. Worked as Lecturer and Head, Department of Oil Technology at VRS & YRN College of Technology, Chirala during January 1981 and May 1997.
Industrial Tranining
  1. Worked as Trainee at M/s Sri Sarvaraya Sugars Ltd., Chelluru, E,G (Dt.) during December 1976 and January 1977
  2. Worked as Trainee M/sFoods, Fats & Fertilizers Ltd.,Tadepalligudem, W.G (Dt.).

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Achievements:
  1. Received award from IIChE the second best Regional Center award under B Category Regional Centre's for the year 2018.
Membership of Scientific and Professional Bodies:
  1. Fellow, Institution of Engineers(India)
  2. Life Member, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers
  3. Life member, Indian Society for Technical Education
  4. Nominated Council member, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers for the year 2010
  5. Council member, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE) for the period 2015-2017. Honorary Controller of Examinations, IIChE for the year 2016 & Honorary Joint Secretary, IIChE for the year 2017.
  6. National Council Member, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers for the period 2020-2022. Vice President, IIChE for the year 2020.
  7. Honorary Secretary IIChE - Guntur Regional Centre Since 2015.
  8. Expert committee member nominated by the Secretary, state board of Technical Education & Training, Hyderabad to prepare syllabus, list of equipment required and staff structure for the course "Chemical Engineering (Oil Technology)" 3 year course in polytechnics of Andhra Pradesh from the academic year 1991-1992
  9. Expert Committee Member: District Level Expert Appraisal Committee (DEAC),Krishna District, appointed by Asst. Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Andhra Pradesh
  10. Chairman, Board of studies in Chemical Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University,Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur
  11. Member, Board of studies in Chemical Engineering, Bapatla Engineering College,Bapatla, Guntur
  12. Member, Board of studies in Chemical Engineering, JNTUA College of Engineering(A),Ananthapur.
  13. Member, Board of studies in Applied Chemistry from 1995 to 1997, S.D.S Autonomous College, Shreeramnagar, Vijayanagaram Dist., A.P.
  14. Chairman, Board of studies in Chemical Engineering, RVR & JC College of Engineering(Autonomous), Chowdavaram, Guntur.
Number of Students Guiding as Guide for Ph.D. : 2
Number of Students Guiding as Co-Guide for Ph.D. : 2
Adjudicator for Ph.D. thesis of Osmania University

Details of Publications
    International Journals:
  1. K.Ramesh Chandra, M.Venkateswara Rao, G.Kavitha and N.chittibabu, "Mass transfer augmentation due to the presence of rotating two stage two blade flat turbine promoters in an electrolytic cell", International Journal of Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier), pp. 16181-16189, Vol.5, 2018.
  2. L. Nageswara Rao, M. Venkateswara Rao, Professor & Head, G.Prabhakar and S.Feroz "Experimental Study on Removal of Zinc Metal Ions from Aqueous Solution using UlvaLobata Sp. as an Adsorbent" , International Journal for Innovative Research in Science &Technology| Volume 2 | Issue 10 | March 2016, ISSN: 2349-6010.
  3. A Research paper on ' Equilibrium, Kinetic and Thermodynamic Studies of Methylene Blue Dye from Aqueous Solution by using Natural Adsorbent' written by Dr. L.Nageswara Rao, Dr. S.Feroz, Sri D.Kamalakar, Assistant Professor and Dr. M.Venkateswara Rao, Professor & Head, was published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Biological Sciences (IJPCBS), Vol. 4, Issue 4, pp.960-967, 2014. ISSN : 2249-9504.
  4. A research paper on 'Studies on Mass and Momentum Transfer at the outer wall of a Circular Conduit with entry region spiral tape wound on rod as Turbulence Promoter in Homogeneous Flow", written by Mr. D.N.V. Satyanarayana, Asst. Prof. ,Dr. M.Venkateswara Rao, Professor & Head, Dr.K. Nagamalleswara Rao, Dr. P. RajendraPrasad, was published in the International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing, pp. 41-63, Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015.
  5. A research paper on '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.
  6. A research paper on 'Removal of Reactive Yellow 145 Dyes from Aqueous Solution using Adsorption Technique' written by Dr. L.Nageswara Rao, Mr.P.Rohinikumar, Asst. Prof. and Dr. M.Venkateswara Rao, Professor & Head, was published in the World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, pp. 387-401, Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015. ISSN 2277-7105.
  7. D.N.V. Satyanarayana,M. Venkateswara Rao, Professor & Head, K. Nagamalleswara Rao,P. Rajendra Prasad and V. Sujatha "Mass Transfer Correlation Development in Circular Conduit with the Presence of Entry Region Spiral Tape Wound on Rod as Turbulence Promoter in Homogeneous Flow”, Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering ( STM Journals 2014) Vol 1, No 3, I SSN: 2349-4786, Pages 1-14
  8. A research paper on 'Experimental Studies on Removal of Reactive Red 195dye from Aqueous Solution by using Activated carbon as an Adsorbent, written by Mr.D.Kamalakar,Asst. Prof. , Dr. L.Nageswara Rao, Ms.J.L.Jayanthi,Asst. Prof. , Dr. FerozShaik and Dr. M.Venkateswara Rao, Professor & Head, was published in theInternational Journal of Pharmaceutical And chemical Sciences, pp 01-09, Vol.4, Issue 1, January 2015. ISSN No: 2277-5005.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. L.Nageswara Rao, M.Venkateswara Rao," Studies on Removal of Methylene Blue Colorusing Sawdust as Adsorbent", International Journal of Engineering Sciences &ResearchTechnology, Vol.2(11): November, 2013 ISSN: 2277-9655, Pages 3199-3205.
  12. K.Sivaprasada Rao, M.Venkateswara Rao, P.Bangaraiah," Removal of Methylene Blue fromAqueous Solution using GrewiaOrbiculataRottl.: Equilibrium,Kinetic and Thermodynamic Studies", International Journal of Engineering Research and Science &Technology::ISSN 2319-5991, Vol. 2, No. 4, November 2013, Pages 101-112.
  13. 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.
  14. C.V.Subrahmanyam, M.Venkateswara Rao, D.N.Bhowmick," Separation of Nickel Catalyst by Micro-filtration", European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, Germany, Volume 113(2011), Issue 7, Pages 935-940.
  15. N. Rakesh, P. Kalpana, T.V.R Naidu, M.Venkateswara Rao, "Removal of Zinc Ions from Aqueous Solution by FicusBenghalensisL.: Equilibrium andKinetic Studies", International Journal of Engineering Studies, ISSN 0975- 6469, Volume 2 Number 1 (2010), pp. 15-28.
  16. 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.
  17. N. Rakesh, P. Kalpana, L.Nageswara Rao, M.Venkateswara Rao, "Adsorption of Lead and Zink from Aqueous Solution Using Cumini L.as Adsorbent", Caledonian Journal of Engineering, ISSN 1999-9496, Volume 5, Number2,July-December, 2009, pages 32-45.
  18. M.Venkateswara Rao, C.V. Subrahmanyam, PV Ravi Kumar, ML Narayana," Study of Convective Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop in Short Passages of Triangular Channels", Caledonian Journal of Engineering, ISSN 1999-9496,Volume 4, Issue 2, July-December, 2008, pages 33-39.
  19. P.Venkateswarlu, G.VijayaDurga, N.ChittiBabu, M.Venkateswara Rao, "Biosorption of Zn(II) from an aqueous solution by Erythrinavariegataorientalis leaf powder", International Journal of Physical Sciences , New York, Volume 3(9), September 2008, pages 197-204.
  20. P.Venkateswarlu, M.VenkataRatnam, D.Subbarao, M.Venkateswara Rao, "Removal of Chromium from an aqueous solution using AzadirachtaIndica (Neem) Leaf Powder as an Adsorbent", International Journal of Physical Sciences ,New York, Volume 2(8), August 2007, pages 188-195.
  21. P.Venkateswarlu, G.Prathima, M.VenkataRatnam, M.Venkateswara Rao, "The effect of used tea powder on removal of chromium", Caledonian Journal of Engineering, Volume 3, Issue 1, January-June, 2007, pages 39-49.
  22. C.V.Subrahmanyam, M.Venkateswara Rao, V.Balasubrahmanyam, D.N.Bhowmick," Membrane Degumming of Crude Rice Bran Oil: Pilot, Plant Study", European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, Germany, Volume 108(2006), Issue 9, Pages 746-752.
    National Journals:
  1. Dr. C.V.Subrahmanyam, Associate Professor, Dr. M.Venkateswara Rao, Professor &Head and Dr. D.N. Bhowmick, " Prevaporative Dehydration of Isopropanol-water Mixture",Journal of Lipid Science and Technology , pp. 15-20, Vol. 46, Issue 1, January-March, 2014.
  2. 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.
  3. ShaikFeroz, L.Nageswara Rao, M.Venkateswara Rao, "Sea Water Desalination and Its Environmental Impact in Oman- A Review", ANU Journal of Engineering & Technology, Volume 2(2010),Number 2, Pages 29-32, ISSN No. 0976-3414.
  4. T.Sunil Kumar, M.Venkateswara Rao, "Theoretical Estimation of Distribution of Moisture Content in a Circular Compressed Filter Cake", ANU Journal of Engineering & Technology, Volume 2(2010),Number, ISSN No. 0976-3414, Pages 55-59.
  5. P.Rohini Kumar, M.Venkateswara Rao, N Chitti Babu, P.V.Ravi Kumar, P.Venkateswarlu, Utilization of Erythrinavariegataorientalis leaf powder for the removal of cadmium, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology , New Delhi, Volume 16, July 2009, pages 308-316.
  6. C. V. Subrahmanyam, M.Venkateswara Rao, R. K. Trivedi," Studies on Methyl Ester Sulfonates", Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, Volume 40, Issue 3, July-September, 2008, pages 117-123.
  7. C.V.Subrahmanyam, M.Venkateswara Rao, V.Balasubrahmanyam, D.N.Bhowmick," Ultra refining of Soybean Oil", Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, Volume 39, Issue 1 January-March, 2007, pages 15-22.
  8. P.V.Ravi Kumar, M.Venkateswara Rao, "Study of local boiling phenomenon on different metallic surfaces in non-circular flow passages under laminar flow conditions", Indian Journal of Chemical Technology , New Delhi, Volume 14, January 2007, pages 39-46.
  9. M.Venkateswara Rao, P.V.Ravi Kumar, P.S.Sankara Rao, "Laminar flow heat transfer in concentric equilateral triangular annular channels", Indian Journal of Chemical Technology , New Delhi, Volume 13, November 2006, pages 614 - 622.
  10. M.Venkateswara Rao, C.V.Subrahmanyam, "Pervaporation: Membranes and Transportation", Chemical World, Mumbai, Volume 6, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 44-48.
  11. M.Venkateswara Rao, C.V.Subrahmanyam, "Pervaporation: Process and Characterization", Chemical World, Mumbai, Volume 5, Issue 6, 2006, Pages 36-39.
    Articles Published in Books/Seminar Proceedings :
  1. C.V. Subrahmanyam, M. Venkateswara Rao, "Pervaporation - A novel Separation Technique", Prodeedings of the International conference on "New Frontiers in Chemical, Energy and Environmental Engineering (INCEEE-2015), ISBN: 987*81-928314-1-1, Published by NIT Warangal, Telangana State.
  2. 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.
  3. P.Rohini Kumar, M.Venkateswara Rao, P.V.Ravi Kumar, P.Venkateswarlu," Determination of equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic parameters of the batch biosortion of cadmium by erythrina variegata orientalis leaf powder", Proceedings of the National Seminar Mineral Bio-Technology MB-2007, ISBN 987-81-7525-814-3, Published by RRL, Bhubaneswar, Orissa.
  4. M.Venkateswara Rao, C.V.Subrahmanyam, "Bio-leaching", Proceedings of the National Seminar Mineral Bio-Technology, MB-2007, ISBN 987-81-7525-814-3, Published by RRL, Bhubaneswar, Orissa.
  5. G. Prathima, M.Venkateswara Rao, P.Venkateswarlu, "Utilization ofusedteapowder on removal of chromium", Proceedings of the International symposium,EMOMAMI-2005, ISBN 81-902502-1-3, Published by IATES, Bhubaneswar Orissa.
  6. M.Venkateswara Rao, T.Srinivas, "Waste management in Hospitals-Need of the hour", Proceedings of the all India seminar WMCI-2005, Published by NIT, Rourkela.
  7. M.Venkateswara Rao, "Biomedical Waste Management", A book on"Service Sector in Indian Economy" Published by Discovery publishing house , New Delhi.
  8. M.Venkateswara Rao, "Industrial Policy of India - A Bird's Eye View", A book on"Perspectives of Indian Agriculture Industry and Infrastructure" Published by Discovery publishing house, New Delhi.
  9. B.P.C. Bose, M.Venkateswara Rao, M.V.S.Koteswara Rao, "National Policy for the Empowerment of Women 2001 - An Appraisal", A book on"Globalization and Emerging India" published by Discovery publishing house, New Delhi.
Editorial Board Member for the following International Journals:
  1. International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing.
  2. International Journal of Prevention and Control of Industrial Pollution.
Reviewer for the following International Journals:
  1. International Journal of Physical Sciences, New York, USA.
  2. Journal of Environmental Management, Published by Academic Press, USA.
  3. Journal of Chemical Engineering Communications, 1620 Acton Street, Berkeley CA 94702, USA.
  4. Caledonian Journal of Engineering, Published by Caledonian College of Engineering, Sultanate of Oman.
    Papers Presented in Conferences/Seminars/Symposiums:
  1. "Mass Transfer Augmentation due to the Presence of Rotating Two Stage Two Blade Flat Turbine Promoters in an Electrolytic Cell" in an International Conference on Advanced Materials (SCICON'16), organized by the Department of Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, in association with Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, SERB India and ETS, during 19 -21 December, 2016. ISBN 978-93-86176-47-9.
  2. "Studies on Mass and Momentum transfer at the outer wall of the circular conduit with entry region spiral tape wound on rod as turbulence promoter" in the 4th International Conference on Science,Technology and Management(ICSTM-16), organized by International Research Publications, India International Center, New Delhi, on 15th May, 2016.
  3. "Extraction of Sapota Seed Oil", in the International Chemical Engineering Conference (CHEMCON-2015), organized by the IIChE, Guwahati Regional Centre in collaboration with Department of Chemical Engineering, IITG, Guwahati, during 27-30 December, 2015.
  4. "Adsorbents from Waste Bagasse, Rice Husk and Textile Waste Cloths", in International Chemical Engineering Conference (CHEMCON-2015), organized by the IIChE, Guwahati Regional Centre in collaboration with Department of Chemical Engineering, IITG, Guwahati, during 27-30 December, 2015.
  5. "Pervaporation- A Novel Separation Technique" and this has been published in the Proceedings of the International National Conference onNew Frontiers in Chemical, Energy and Environmental Engineering (INCEEE-2015), ISBN 987-81-928314-1-1, published by NITW, Warangal, during 20-21 March, 2015.
  6. "Study on Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) Extracts" in the National Seminar on APAS Golden Jubilee Science Congress, organized by Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences in association with Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) & Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology, IICT, Hyderabad, during 13th -15th November, 2014.
  7. "Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil With Least Trans Isomer Content-Optimization of Reaction Parameters", in an International Chemical Engineering Conference (CHEMCON-2014) on the theme of Chemical Engineering-Emerging Dimensions and Challenges Ahead, organized by Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Chandigarh Regional Center in association with Dr. S. S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Punjab University, Chandigarh, during 27th - 30th December, 2014.
  8. "Silica from Rice Husk Ash", in an International Chemical Engineering Conference (CHEMCON-2014) on the theme of Chemical Engineering-Emerging Dimensions and Challenges Ahead, organized by Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Chandigarh Regional Center in association with Dr. S. S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Punjab University, Chandigarh, during 27th - 30th December, 2014.
  9. "Experimental study on Biosorption of Cadmium by Erythrina variegate orientalies leaf powder"International Conference on "Environmental Biotechnology and Biodiversity(A Gateway to Sustainable Future)" organized byDepartment Chemical Engineering, AU College of Engineering, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam during March 03-04, 2014.
  10. "Biodiesel-Renewable Energy"UGC sponsored National Seminar on "Renewable Energies, Ecosystems and Sustainable Environmental Management" organized byDepartment of Environmental Sciences, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, during February 20-21, 2014.
  11. "Drying Characteristics of Red Chillies, Mathematical Modelling and Drying Experiments"International Conference on "Green and Clean Technologies in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology"organizedbyDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, during February 14-15, 2014.
  12. "Optimization of Reaction Parameters forHydrogenation of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate" CHEMCON 2013" organized byInstitute of Chemical Technology (Deemed University) Mumbai in association with Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Bombay Regional Centre, Mumbai during December 27-30, 2013.
  13. "Oleoresin from Chilli"CHEMCON 2013"organized byInstitute of Chemical Technology (Deemed University) Mumbai in association with Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Bombay Regional Centre, Mumbai during December 27-30, 2013.
  14. "E-waste supervision in India-recent issues and strategies "Three-day XIII International Seminar on "Mineral Processing Technology".Jointly organized byCSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology Bhubaneswar and Indian Institute of mineral Engineers, Bhubaneswar during 10-12 December,2013.
  15. "Production of Carbon Nano Tubes" two day AICTE sponsored National Seminar on "Recent trends in surface and nanotechnology" organized by PottisriramuluChalavadiMallikarjuna Rao College of Engineering &Technology, Vijayawada during 29-30 November,2013.
  16. "Bio-medical waste Management" two day International conference on "Technology for Sustainable Waste Management in Developing Countries" (ICTW-2013) organized by Vignans University, Vadlamudi, Guntur during 23-24 August,2013.
  17. "Electro-chemical studies on Lead alloys in lead acid batteries" two day National Seminar on "Solar Energy Harvesting Through Photovoltaic cells and Storage (SEHTPVAS-13)" sponsored by UGC, Organized by Department of Chemical Engineering and Physics, during 21-22 June, 2013 and awarded as best paper.
  18. "Pervaporative Dehydration of Isopropanol-Water Mixture" "CHEMCON 2011" December 27-29, 2011, organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology in association with Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Bangalore Regional Centre, Bangalore.
  19. "Energy and the Environment (Keynote address)", A.P. Pollution Control Board sponsored Conference on "Energy Crisis: Pollution & Generation Problems" organized by Department of EEE, Lingaya's Institute of Management and Technology, Madalavarigudem, Near Nunna,Vijayawada on 30-07-2011.
  20. "Separation of nickel catalyst by microfiltration" "CHEMCON 2009" December 27-30, 2009, organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, A.U. College of Engineering in association with Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Waltair Regional Centre, Visakhapatnam.
  21. "Biosorption of zinc ions from aqueous solution by TerminaliaCatappaL.: equilibrium and kinetic studies" "CHEMCON 2009" December 27-30, 2009, organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, A.U. College of Engineering in association with Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers,Waltair Regional Centre, Visakhapatnam.
  22. "Non-Conventional Energy-Future Prospective" National Seminar on "Role of Non-Conventional Energy in Fulfilling the Future Energy Needs in India" sponsored by UGC, organized by Department of Physics, HinduCollege, Guntur during 23-24 October, 2009.
  23. "Studies on Methyl Ester Sulfonates" "CHEMCON 2007" December 27-30, 2007, Organized by Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Calcutta Regional Centre, Kolkata.
  24. "Study of Convective Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop in Short Passages of Triangular Cross-Section" "CHEMCON 2007" December 27-30, 2007, Organized by Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Calcutta Regional Centre, Kolkata.
  25. "Dehydration of Isopropanol-Water Mixture by Pervaporation" National symposium on "Advances in Chemical Engineering" sponsored by TEQIP , organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, University College of Technology" Osmania University, Hyderabad during 22-24 November, 2007.
  26. "Environmental Pollution and Control" National Seminar on "Recent trends in Plant Sciences" sponsored by UGC, organized by Department of Botany , TJPSCollege, Guntur on 28-29 June, 2007.
  27. "e-Waste management -Need of the hour" International conference on "e-Waste management in India- a sustainable solution" Organized by Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Kolkata, at L & T Learning centre, Powai, Mumbai, on the occasion of Diamond Jubilee celebrations on 18th , May 2007.
  28. "Determination of equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic parameters of the batch biosortion of cadmium by erythrina variegata orientalis leaf powder", National seminar on "Mineral Bio-Technology (MB-2007)" 30-31 January,2007, Jointly organized by Regional Research Laboratory, Bhubaneswar, National Metallurgical Laboratories, Jamshedpur and Indian Institute of Chemical biology, Kolkata.
  29. "Bio-leaching" National seminar on "Mineral Bio-Technology(MB-2007)" 30-31 January, 2007, Jointly organized by Regional Research Laboratory, Bhubaneswar, National Metallurgical Laboratories, Jamshedpur and Indian Institute of Chemical biology, Kolkata.
  30. "Bio-diesel- A Fuel of the Future" "CHEMCON 2006" December 27-30 December, 2006, Organized by Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Ankleshwar Regional Centre, Gujarat.
  31. "Production of Biological Hydrogen from Renewable Organic Wastes" "CHEMCON 2006" December 27-30 December, 2006, Organized by Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Ankleshwar Regional Centre, Gujarat.
  32. "Effect of used tea powder on removal of Chromium" International symposium on "Environmental Management of Mining & Metallurgical Industries(EMOMAMI-2005)" December 11-14,2005, Organised by Institute of Advance Technology & Environmental Studies, Bhubaneswar, Orissa.
  33. "Waste Management in Hospitals-Need of the hour" all India seminar on "Waste Management in Chemical and allied Industries: A vision 2020" October 01-02,2005,Organised by Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT, Rourkela.
  34. "Industrial Policy of India - An Overview (World class Industry-Competitiveness)" NationalSeminar on "Emerging India-Challenges and Opportunities" March 11-12, 2004, Organised by the department of Management Sciences, RVR & JC College if Engineering, Guntur, AP.
  35. "Impact of New Education Policy on Vocational & Technical Education", National Seminar on "New Educational Policy", 16-18, Jan. 1986, Organized by AndhraLayolaCollege, Vijayawada.
    Refresher courses attended:
  1. Four day online course "Examination Reforms" Organised by AICTE, during 22-25, April 2020.
  2. Three day FDP "Outcome Based Education System - A Road map to Teaching, Learning, Evaluation and Accreditation" Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lendi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jonnada, Vizianagaram, May 21-23, 2020.
  3. SERC School on "Interfacial Fluid Dynamics" 22-27 September, 2003, organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore.
  4. A short course on "Compact Heat Exchangers", 5&6 March 2001, organized by GITAM, Visakhapatnam.
  5. AICTE/ISTE STTP on Bio-mass energy: Theory and Practice, 20-24 Dec.2000, organized by Center for Continuing Education, IISc, Bangalore.
  6. AICTE/ISTE STTP on Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering, 05-16 June 2000, organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, REC, Warangal.
  7. As a resource person, 3 day remedial course on Technology of soaps, Detergents & cosmetics, 15-17 July, 1995, organized by SDS Autonomous college, Sreeramnagar, Vijayanagaram Dist., A.P.
  8. U.G.C. sponsored refresher course in Chemical Engineering, 05-31 Dec. 1994, organized by JNTU, Hyderabad.
  9. Entrepreneurship for Teachers of Engineering colleges, 18-30 Sept. 1989, Hyderabad, organized by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad.
    Participated in Conferences:
  1. Attended the Indian Chemical Engineering Congress, (CHEMCON 2020), during 27 - 29 December, 2020, Jointly organised by Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers and IIChE Hyderabad Regional Center and also Chaired a Technical session.
  2. Attended the 72nd Annual Session of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers and Indian Chemical Engineering Congress, (CHEMCON 2019), during 15 - 19 December, 2019, organised by Northern Regional Centre, IIChE and Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT, Delhi, in association with international partners. The Central Theme of CHEMCON 2019 is 'Advances in Chemical Engineering for Industrial Applications'.
  3. CHEMCON 2018 an International Conference on Seamless Chemical Engineering in Service of Humanity: Innovations, Opportunities & Challenges, organized by IIChEDoaba Regional Centre in association with Department of Chemical Engineering, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, during 27-30 Dec, 2018 and also chaired one technical session.
  4. Attended the Indian Chemical Engineering Congress, CHEMCON - 2017, along with the 70th Annual Session of the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers on 'Versatility of Chemical Engineering to Meet Societal Challenges', organized by Haldia Regional centre, In association with Department of Chemical Engineering, Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia, West Bengal, during 27 - 30, December 2017.
  5. Attended a Workshop on "ODF+, Feacal Sludge and Septage Management for academic institutions in Andhra Pradesh" organized by Administrative Staff College of India at Novotel Hotel, Visakhapatnam, during 13-14 October, 2017.
  6. attended an International Conference on 'Chemical Engineering towards Sustainable Development', organized by IIChE, Chennai Regional Centre, in collaboration with A. C. Tech., Anna University and CLRI (CSIR) Laboratories and IITM, Chennai, during 27-30 December, 2016.
  7. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress "CHEMCON-2016, 27-30, Dec., 2016, Department of Chemical Engineering, A.C. Technology, Chennai.
  8. Ist South India Student Convention of Chemical Engineering on the 'Assessment of the State of the Art in Chemical Engineering Science', jointly organized by IIChE members of SatishDhawan Space Centre SHAR, ISRO and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Ananthapuram, on 22nd February, 2016.
  9. International Chemical Engineering Conference (CHEMCON-2015) on 'Chemical Engineering: From Laboratory to Industry', organized by the IIChE, Guwahati Regional Centre in collaboration with Department of Chemical Engineering, IITG, Guwahati, during 27-30 December, 2015.
  10. one day National Conference on 'Exposition on Advances in Nano Particle Engineering' organized by SatishDhawan Space Center, SHAR, Sriharikota, in association with IIChE Guntur Regional Center, on 25thMay , 2015.
  11. International Chemical Engineering Conference (CHEMCON-2014) on the theme 'Chemical Engineering-Emerging Dimensions and Challenges Ahead' organized by Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Chandigarh Regional Center in association with Dr. S. S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Punjab University, Chandigarh, during 27th - 30th December, 2014.
  12. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress "CHEMCON-2013, 27-30, Dec., 2013,Institute of Chemical Technology(Deemed University), Mumbai.
  13. International conference on "Technology for Sustainable Waste Management in Developing Countries" (ICTW-2013) organized by Vignans University, Vadlamudi, Guntur during 23-24 August,2013.
  14. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress "CHEMCON-2012, 27-30, Dec., 2012, Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar,Punjab.
  15. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress "CHEMCON-2011, 27-29, Dec., 2011, Department of Chemical Engineering, M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
  16. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress "CHEMCON-2010, 27-29, Dec., 2010, Department of Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram,Tamilnadu.
  17. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress "CHEMCON-2009, 27-30, Dec., 2009, Department of Chemical Engineering, A.U. College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam
  18. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress "CHEMCON-2007, 27-30, Dec., 2007, Regional Centre IIChE, Calcutta at HIT, Kolkata.
  19. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress "CHEMCON-2006, 27-30, Dec., 2006, Regional Centre IIChE, Ankleshwar at GNFC Sports Complex, Bharuch, Gujarat.
  20. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress "CHEMCON-2004, 27-30, Dec., 2004, Regional Centre IIChE, Mumbai in Association with AIChE ,The Grand Hyatt Hotel, Mumbai.
  21. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress "CHEMCON-98" , 16-19, Dec., 1998., Department of Chemical Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  22. OTAI Southern Region Conference, 16&17 Nov. 1996, IICT, Hyderabad.
  23. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress "CHEMCON-86", 19-22, Dec., 1986., University College of Technology, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
    Participated in Seminars/ Symposiums:
  1. National Seminar on 'Fundamentals of Downstream Process Technologies - An Insight for Prospective Refinery Engineers', jointly organized by Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering, JNTUK--Petrotech Student Chapter, Kakinada and JNTUK--SPE Student Chapter, JNTUK, Kakinada, during 23-24, January 2016.
  2. National Seminar on 'Recent Trends in Process Intensification', organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, Osmania University College of Technology (OUCT), Osmania University, Hyderabad, on 29-09-2014.
  3. National Seminar on "Role of Non-Conventional Energy in Fulfilling the Future Energy Needs in India" sponsored by UGC, organized by Department of Physics, Hindu College, Guntur during October 23-24, 2009.
  4. National level symposium on "Advances in Chemical Engineering" sponsored by TEQIP, organized by the department of Chemical Engineering, University College of Technology, Osmania University, Hyderabad during 22-24 November, 2007.
  5. National Seminar on "Recent trends in Plant Sciences" sponsored by UGC, organized by Department of Botany , TJPS College, Guntur on 28-29 June, 2007.
  6. National Symposium of Chemical Engineering Students "RIPPLES-2007", 04-05 January ,2007, Organized by Department of Chemical Engineers, AU College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam.
  7. Student's Indian Chemical Engineering Congress "SCHEMCON-2006", 15-16, September, 2006, Organized by IIChE Students Chapter, Department of Chemical Engineering, JNTU College of Engineering Ananthapur in association with IIChE regional centre, Hyderabad.
  8. National Seminar on "Environment and Development , 13-06-2006, Organized by Centre for Bio-Technology , ANU, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur.
  9. National Seminar on "Healthcare Waste Management (Bio-Medical Waste Management)", 17-19 April, 2006, Organized by Envirovisil in association with Thane Municipal Corporation, Thane.
  10. Work shop on non-formal net working under TEQIP organized by National Institute of Technology (NIT) , Warangal, on 08-03-2006.
  11. International Symposium on "Environmental Management of Mining and Metallurgical Industries (EMOMAMI-2005)" 11-12-2005 to 14-12-2005 organized by "Institute of Advance Technology& Environmental Studies (IATES)", Bhubaneswar.
  12. All India Seminar on "Waste Management in Chemical and allied Industries: A vision 2020", 01-02 October, 2005, Organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT, Rourkela.
  13. One day workshop on "Recent Trends In Industrial Effluent Treatment" 25th July,2004, Department of Chemical Engineering ,Annamalai University, Annamalainagar.
  14. National Seminar on " Clean & Sustainable Technology " , 10-11 October, 2003, Organized by Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Pondicherry Regional Centre and Department of Chemical Engineering, Pondicherry Engineering College, Pondicherry.
  15. National seminar on "Liberalization and Managerial challenges", 16th Feb. 1997,Organized by Post-Graduate Department of Commerce & Management Studies, V.R.S.&Y.R.N. College, Chirala.
  16. Seminar on "Management Education for Engineers: New opportunities and challenges", 28-30 March 1994, Organized by "The Institute of Chartered Financial analysts of India", Hyderabad.
  17. Seminar on "Energy conservation and application of non-conventional sources of energy for industries", 12&13, March, 1994, Organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  18. National seminar on "New Education Policy", 16-18, Jan., 1986, organized by Andhra Layola College, Vijayawada.
  19. Seminar on "Polymers for surface coatings - recent developments", 27&28, Nov.1982. Organized by OTAI Southern Region, IICT, and Hyderabad.
Programs Organized:
  1. One-Day Seminar, SRUJANA 2K20 on "Green Energy for Sustainable Development" on 13th March, 2020.
  2. Two - day National level Chemical Engineering Students meet, ChECK-2020 (Chemical Engineering Contest for Knockout-2020), during 26th and 27th February, 2020, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering(A), Guntur.
  3. A one week AICTE Sponsored Short Term Training Programme on " Advances ion Process Design by using Simulators", during 28th October - 2nd November, 2019.
  4. One - day National level Chemical Engineering Students meet, ChECK-2019 (Chemical Engineering Contest for Knockout-2019), on 5th January, 2019, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering(A), Guntur.
  5. One - day National level Chemical Engineering Students meet, ChECK-2018 (Chemical Engineering Contest for Knockout-2018), on 5th January, 2018, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering(A), Guntur.
  6. Two Weeks AICTE Sponsored Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on "Innovations in Renewable Energy Harvesting and Environment Friendly Process Technologies for Sustainable Development" during 23rd November, 2017 - 04th December, 2017.
  7. The department organized AICTE sponsored Two week FDP programme on "Innovations in Renewable Energy Harvesting and Environment Friendly Process Technologies for Sustainable Development" from 23-10-2017 to 04-11-2017.
  8. A two day national level student meet "Chemical Engineering Contest for Knockout (ChECK-2017)" was organized by the IIChE RVRJCCE Student Chapter of Chemical Engineering Department in association with IIChE-Guntur Regional Centre, during 17th - 18th February, 2017.
  9. One day seminar on 'Growth and Career Opportunities in Chemical Engineering for Sustainable Development' on 19th November, 2016 at JKC College, Guntur.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. One day National Workshop on Advances in Chemical Engineering for Sustainable Development (ACESD) on 07 February, 2015.
  13. 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.
  14. One day national seminar on "Renewable Energy Resources & Technological Advances", 25 February, 2014, R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur.
  15. 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.
  16. Two day National Seminar on "Solar Energy Harvesting Through Photovoltaic cells and Storage (SEHTPVAS-13)" sponsored by UGC, organized by Department of Chemical Engineering and Physics, during June 21-22, 2013.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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 IIChEWaltair Regional Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R & J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur during 24th-25th September 2010.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. Three day workshop on "Aspen Plus and Modeling" a National level Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology faculty development programme during 05-07 November, 2007, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R.& J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur .
  23. A two day National level Chemical Engineering Students meet, ChECK-2007(Chemical Engineering Contest for Knockout-2007), 23-24 February, 2007, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur.
  24. Two day National Seminar on "Solid waste management in Chemical and allied Industries" 18-19 August, 2006, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R.& J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur .
  25. Acted as Chief Superintendent to conduct Nagarjuna University B.Tech.,M.C.A.,and M.B.A. Examinations at RVR & JC College of Engineering for the academic years 1997-1998,1998-1999,2001-2002 , 2002-2003 and 2003-2004.
  26. One day National Seminar on "Separation Techniques-The Essential Tools for Chemical Engineer" 30th July, 2004, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R.& J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur.
  27. A two day national level Chemical Engineering Students meet, ChECK-2004 along with a National Seminar on "Chemical Engineering Aspects of Bio-Technology" on 04-05 March, 2004, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R.& J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur.
  28. A two day national level Chemical Engineering Students meet, ChECK-2002, 27&28 Dec. 2002, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R.& J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur.
  29. One Day Programme of "Industry Institution Interaction" III Meet-2002, 16-02-2002, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur.
  30. A two day state level Chemical Engineering Teachers meet, APChET Meet-2001(Andhra Pradesh Chemical Engineering Teacher's Meet-2001), 20&21 Jan. 2001, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R. & J.C .College of Engineering, Guntur.
  31. A two day state level Chemical Engineering Students meet, ChECK-99(Chemical Engineering Contest for Knockout-99), 03&04 Dec. 1999, Department of Chemical Engineering, R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur.
  32. One month tour of "Literacy - Scientific temper development through Art" in Prakasam District of Andhra Pradesh, 15th Oct. - 16th Nov., 1992.