Qualification

Ph.D. (2004) – Department of Applied Geochemistry, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.

PDF/Teaching Experience

• Professor, Department of Geology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa: 27.06.2022 to 26.06.2022.
• Associate Professor, Department of Geology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa: 27.06.2019 – Till date.
• Assistant Professor (Stage III), Department of Geology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa: 27.06.2016 - 26.06.2019.
• Assistant Professor (Stage II), Department of Geology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa: 26.06.2011 - 26.06.2016.
• Assistant Professor (Stage I), Department of Geology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa: 27.06.2007 - 26.06.2011.
• Raman Post Doctoral Fellow at Department of Geology, Environmental Earth Sciences, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio USA: Dr.Mark P.Krekeler: 2016-2017.
• Project Fellow, Department of Geology, Osmanaia University, Hyderabad: 2005 – 2007.
• Project Fellow, National Geophysical Research Institute NGRI, Hyderabad: 2004 – 2005.

Administrative Experience

• Coordinator, College Development Council, Yogi Vemana University since 2020.
• NSS Programme officer Unit V YVU since 2019.
• Member Grievance Cell, YVU since 2020.
• Coordinator E class Room, YVU since 2018.
• Worked as Observer for APSLET 2014 & 2015.
• Coordinator, Dept. of Geology, YVU 7.8.2014 to 27.08.2016.
• Member, Nature club since 30.3.2016.
• Member of organizing committee for many conferences/seminars/workshops held at Department of Geology, YV University, Kadapa.
• Member in the inspection committee for the establishment of new colleges under Y. V. University, Kadapa.
• Participated in DST sponsored Inspire Internship Science camp 2016 during Nov 1-5 2016 at YVU, Kadapa.
• Warden Women’s Hostel, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa during 2012-2016.
• Member, Directorate of Admissions, YVU, 2016 to till date.
• Participated in DST sponsored Inspire Internship Science camp held during December 14-18 2017 at YVU, Kadapa.
• Reception committee for All India Inter University Ball Badminton Men Tournament-2017. Dt: 14.12.2017.
• Participated in DST sponsored Inspire Internship Science camp held during December 14-18 2017 at YVU, Kadapa.
• Coordinator, in charge for E-Class Room I Dt: 23.1.2018.

Research Projects

Phosphate sorption on Kyanite and or other aluminum rich minerals. UGC Raman Post doctoral fellowship (F. No. 5/50/2016(IC) (SR), Dated: 10.02.2016). 2015-2016 (plan). UGC, New Delhi, India. | Rs. 25,17,752/- | 2016-17.
Geochemistry and health impact of fluoride in Ground water in parts of Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh. D.O.No.SR/FTP/ES 50/2007 | Rs. 12,00,000/- | 2008-2011.

Research Students

Ph.D Awarded

• J. Abdulla Khan, Inspire Fellow-DST, New Delhi | Lineament analysis for Natural Resources Management in parts of Papaghni sub basin using Remote Sensing Techniques.”| March, 2016.
• B. Muralidhara Reddy Project Assistant-DST, New Delhi | Geochemistry and health impact of fluoride in Groundwater in parts of Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh | April, 2016.

Ph.D Pursuing

• B. Suvarna | Hydrogeological Assessment of Groundwater in and around cement plants and Limestone Quarries of Yerraguntla, Y.S.R District, A.P India.
• Y. Sudharshana Reddy Inspire Fellow-DST, New Delhi | Innovative approaches to environmental and health impact assessment related to abandoned mine lands: A case study in SW part of Cuddapah basin.

Achievements / Awards : 11

• Andhra Pradesh State Scientist Award 2020.
• Outstanding Scientist Award from International Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science and Medicine, Coimbatore, India.
• Bharat Vikas Award, 2019.
• Outstanding Geochemist from Venus International Research Award Chennai, 2019.
• Associate Fellow, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences, Amaravathi in 2018.
• Raman Post doctoral fellowship U.S.A for the year 2016-17. UGC, New Delhi, India.
• Young Scientist: Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi 2007.
• Principal Investigator in the DST Research Project 2007.
• Fellowship from APCOST (Andhra Pradesh State Council of Science & Technology, Hyderabad), 2000.
• CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) UGC-NET Eligibility for Lectureship, 2000.
• Fellowship from UGC, University Grants Commission New Delhi 2005.

Research Publications in National & International SCI Journals : 89

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Number of Book Chapters (National / International) : 02

Number of Books Published (National / International) : 10

Number of Conference / Symposia Organized : Nil

Number of Conference / Symposia Attended : 25

Membership in Prestigious Academic Bodies

• Life Member: Indian Women Scientists Association IWSAH-20-004 since 2021.
• Member: The Asia Society of Researcher: R 2190 93281.
• Member- South Asia Institute of Science and Engineering (SAISE) Membership No: 20201214001.
• Member in International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS), UK.
• Life fellow of the Third world organization for women in science and technology (TWOWS).
• Fellow - Indian Society of Applied Geochemists (ISAG) .
• Life Member - Association of Environmental Geochemists (AEG) .
• Life Member - International Association of Engineers (IAENG) Membership No: 220037.
• Life member in National Environmental Science academy ( NESA) .
• Member in Indian Geological Congress (IGC) .
• Fellow - Society of Earth Scientists.
• Fellow - Indian Academy of Geosciences (IAG) .
• Life Member - Journal of Indian Geophysical Union (IGU) .
• Member: International Geoscience Education Organization (IGEO) .
• Member: International Society for Environmental Information Sciences (ISEIS).

Reviewed Research Papers of Various Scientific Journals

Nil.

Ph.D. Thesis Adjudication

Nil.