Qualification

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

PDF/Teaching Experience

Post Doctoral Experience
Raman Post doctoral Fellow: 2016-2017, Dept of Geology, Environmental Earth Sciences, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio USA: Dr.Mark P.Krekeler
Research on Phospahte sorption on Kyanite aluminium rich minerals Urban pollution studies Gary Indiana, USA.
Research specializations: Environmental geochemistry, Hydrogeology, Remote Sensing, GIS
Teaching
• Professor, Department of Geology Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa: 27.06.2022 to Till date.
• Associate Professor, Department of Geology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa: 27.06.2019 – 26.06.2022.
• Assistant Professor, Department of Geology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa: 27.06.2007 – 26.06.2019.

Administrative Experience

• Member, Board of Studies, Department of Geology, Yogi Vemana University.
• Coordinator, College Development Council, Yogi Vemana University since 2020.
• NSS Programme officer Unit V YVU | 2019 to till date.
• Member, Directorate of Admissions YVU | 2016 to 2018.
• Member, Board of Studies, Govt. College for Men, Kadapa. | 2018-2020.
• Member Grievance Cell, YVU since 2020.
• Coordinator E class Room, YVU | 2018-2022.
• Coordinator, Dept. of Geology, YVU | 7.8.2014 to 27.08.2016.
• Warden Women’s Hostel, YVU Kadapa | 2012 to 2016.

Research Projects: 04

1. Bioremediation of heavy metals through geomicrobes from soil and groundwater: A case study around Thummalapalli uranium mining area, Kadapa, A.P. SPG 1202L1003587 Department of Science & Technology, SERB, New Delhi 2022-2025 | Rs. 29.70 lakhs.
2. 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.
3. 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.
• B.Suvarna, Hydrogeochemistry and evaluation of Groundwater Quality in and around Yerraguntla mandal, Y.S.R District, A.P. using GIS techniques, July, 2021.
• Y.Sudharsan Reddy, Evaluation of Groundwater Quality and its Health implication around inactive mine areas Southwestern part of Cuddapah Basin using Geographical Information System (GIS) Techniques, September,2022.

Ph.D Pursuing

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Achievements / Awards : 10

• Distinguished Woman Educator & Scholar Award 2023, NFED Coimbatore.
• Andhra Pradesh Best State Teacher Award, 2022.
• Senior Educator Award, 2021on September, 5, 2021, NFED Coimbatore.
• Andhra Pradesh State Scientist Award 2020.
• Associate Fellow, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences, Amaravathi in 2018.
• Outstanding Geochemist from Venus International Research Award Chennai, 2019.
• 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.
• CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) UGC-NET Eligibility for Lectureship, 2000.

Research Publications in National & International SCI Journals : 90

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Number of Book Chapters (National / International) : 10

Number of Books Published (National / International) : 10

Number of Conference / Symposia Organized : 05

Number of Conference / Symposia Attended : 89

Membership in Prestigious Academic Bodies

• Life Member, Geological Society of India GSI Membership No: F 3517.
• Life member in National Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development, Coimbatore India, LM/NFED/116/09/2021.
• Life member in National Environmental Science academy ( NESA) Membership No: 2017.
• 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.
• Member in Indian Geological Congress (IGC).
• Fellow - Society of Earth Scientists.
• Life Member - Journal of Indian Geophysical Union (JIGU) .
• Member: International Geosciences Education Organization (IGEO) .

Reviewed Research Papers of Various Scientific Journals

• Elsevier Journal, Sustainable Water Resources Management.
• Springer Journal, Energy, Ecology and Environment.
• Springer Journal environmental science and Pollution Research.
• Willey Group Water and Environment Journal.
• International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering (IJEE).
• International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (IJEST) .
• The Journal of Indian Geophysical Union (JIGU).

Ph.D. Thesis Adjudication: 02