Vol. XIII : No. 3 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2011

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEEChief Patron : Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor I/c, A.N.U.

Patrons : Prof. G. Prasad, Principal, A.N.U. College of Arts, Commerce and Law

Prof. B. Syam Sundar Principal, A.N.U. College of Sciences

Prof. M.V. Narasimha Sarma, Registrar, A.N.U.

Chief Editor : Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, A.N.U.

Editorial Board : Prof. M.V. Ram Kumar Ratnam, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies; Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu,Dept. of Statistics; Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao, Dept. of Political Science & Public Admn.; Dr. R. SivaRama Prasad, Dept. of Commerce & Business Admn.; Dr. P.V. Krishna, Dept. of Zoology & Aquaculture;Dr. B. Karuna, Dept. of English; Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology; Dr. Saraswathi Raju Iyer, Dept. ofSociology & Social Work; Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Ambedkar Chair; President , ANUTA; Finance Officer I/c;President, Vikasa, ANUE-mail : shiela.newsletter@gmail.com

ACADEMIC EXHIBITION

ANU hosted the second annual Academic Exhibition during 16-17 December 2011 on the campus. Therewas an enthusiastic response from the university departments and affiliated colleges which vied with one otherto put up exhibits. All the stalls were arranged in one place in the Central Block of ANU College of Engineering& Technology. The creativity and innovativeness of the young minds came to the fore in the crafting of theirexhibits.

The Academic Exhibition was inaugurated by Prof. I.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor of Dr. NTR University ofHealth Sciences, Vijayawada on 16-12-2011. ANU Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao presided over thefunction. The Guests of Honour included Sri K.S. Lakshmana Rao, M.L.C., the Principals of the ANU Colleges,and Prof. N. Samuyelu, OSD, while Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Dean, College Development Council, was theConvener of the event. The exhibition attracted hundreds of visitors, especially students from schools andcolleges.

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Date Particulars2-10-11 Chief Guest for Gandhi Jayanthi programme at Vavilala

Samstha, GunturZO-NASA Convention by Architecture College

12-10-11 Meeting on Academic Exhibition

14-10-11 Inaugural function of orientation programme for Ist YearB.Pharm. students

15-10-11 Founders Day celebrations at CSR Sarma College,Ongole

19-10-11 Meeting with Principals of Degree Colleges offeringCareer Oriented Programmes at First Degree Levelunder UGC Scheme in Committee Room

20-10-11 Visited Krishna University, Machilipatnam

21-10-11 NSS Advisory Committee MeetingBuilding Committee meeting in Committee Room

22-10-11 Meeting on Agenda for UG & PG PrincipalsSC to AS meeting in Committee Room

27-10-11 Young Scientists Convention-2011, conducted by A.PAkademi of Sciences and Biotechnology Dept., ANUMeeting with 3 Principals, Engineering staff & ChiefWardens, Wardens.Meeting with the CE/ACE/Coordiantor UG & PG

28-10-11 National Seminar on “Environment and SustainableDevelopment” by the Dept. of Environmental Sciences

29-10-11 Retirement function of Sri N. Kishore, Asst. Registrarby Officers’ Association

30-10-11 Inauguration of statue of Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule atChirala

31-10-11 Retirement function of N.Kishore, AR, N.Murahari Rao,Supdt., N. Pedanagendram, Supplier,

1-11-11 A.P. Formation Day celebrations at Hindu College,Guntur

2-11-11 to 3-11-11 Visited Krishna University, Machilipatnam

4-11-11 Meeting on Calendars and Diaries in Committee Room

6-11-11 National Seminar on “Food Security – Organic Farming”at Hindu College, Guntur

8-11-11 Inauguration of Krishna University Inter-CollegiateKabaddi (Men) Tournament at PB Siddhartha Collegeof Arts & Science, Vijayawada.

Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor I/C

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ENGAGEMENTSFelicitation to Prof. M.V.N.Sarma, relieving him of hisduties as Registrar

9-11-11 Inauguration of National Seminar on “Entrepreneurshipand Small Business Management in India” at MontessoriMahila Kalasala, VijayawadaDecennial Celebrations at St.Ann’s College for Women,Gorantla, Guntur

11-11-11 National Education Day celebrations Meeting of theKrishna University affiliated colleges at P.B. SiddharthaCollege, Vijayawada

14-11-11 Meeting with the Affiliated colleges Principals of Gunturdistrict at Hindu College, Guntur

15-11-11 Meeting with the Affiliated colleges Principals ofPrakasam district ANU PG Centre, Ongole

18-11-11 Visited Krishna University, Machilipatnam

19-11-11 to 21-11-11 Meeting at APSCHE, Hyderabad

22-11-11 Meeting on Committee constituted to suggest measuresfor augmentation of Income and regulations ofexpenditure in Committee Room

24-11-11 XI Plan Allocation Committee meeting in CommitteeRoom

25-11-11 Inauguration of National seminar on “Emerging Trendsin Molecular Diagnosis” by the Dept. of BiochemistryCommunal Harmony Day celebrations by Centre forHRD at Deichmann hall

26-11-11 Inaugural function of National Seminar on “SocialTransformation in Early and Medieval Andhra Pradesh”at ANU campus, Ongole

27-11-11 to 28-11-11 In Hyderabad

29-11-11 National Pharmacy Week celebrations by PharmacyDept. at Deichmann hall

30-11-11 Inauguration of Mega Blood donation camp at Students’Centre, conducted by NSS

1-12-11 Inauguration of Inter-Collegiate Youth Festival-2011 atWorld AIDS day at NSS Bhavan

2-12-11 World Disabled Day-2011 celebrations by HEPSNProjectSwara Netra by Disabled challenged persons

3-12-11 Inauguration of the National Seminar on “ImageProcessing and Applications” by ANUCE&TValedictory function of “Inter-Collegiate Youth Festival-2011” at ANU campus

5-12-11 Inauguration of 35th ANU Inter-Collegiate Athletics Meet(Men & Women) for the year 2011-12 by PhysicalEducation Department at, ANU campusInteractive session with Dr. Ruben Berrocal Timmons,M.D., Hon’ble Minister for Science & Technology andTeam, Republic of Panama in Committee Room

7-12-11 Deans’ meeting in Committee Room

8-12-11 Inauguration of National Workshop on “Design ofExperiments & Operations Research” by the Dept.ofStatistics, at DDH

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9-12-11 Visited Krishna University, Machilipatnam

10-12-11 Training programme to III year students of ANUEngineering College on “Communication Skills etc.," bythe Project Director, DRDA, GunturHostel Advisory committee meetingNational Integration camp conducted by Nehru YuvaKendra, Guntur sponsored by the Ministry of YouthAffairs & Sports, Govt. of India in Sports HostelDistribution of Books at Vanijya Bhavan, ANU campus

14-12-11 Meeting on Medical Advisory committeeAwareness programme on AIDS by the students of AISF,at Open Air Theatre

15-12-11 Lecture programme by Prof. Javeed Alam on "ClassesTrapped in Castes-Left’s ongoing predicament in India”by Centre for Scientific Socialism, ANU campus

16-12-11 Inauguration of Academic Exhibition-2011 in ANUBook & Calendar-2012 Release function at Zilla Parishatconference hall, Guntur

17-12-11 “Incredible India” programme by Nellore’s RavindraBharathi Public School at Patamata, VijayawadaVisited Krishna University, Machilipatnam

18-12-11 National Seminar on “Advances in Hygiene Sciences,Biodiversity and Aquatic Toxicology” by the Dept. ofZoology & Aquaculture at DDH

Valedictory function of Academic Exhibition and Prizesdistribution

20-12-11 Semi-Christmas eve at Postoral Training Centre,Nagarjuna Nagar

21-12-11 Ladies Meet-2011 by Centre for Women’s StudiesLecture on Educational and Career opportunities in USAby Fullbright scholar

22-12-11 Visited Krishna University, Machilipatnam24-12-11 Visited UGC-NET Examination in ANU campus27-12-11 Celebration of the completion of 100 years of the

national song ‘Jana Gana Mana’.28-12-11 Inauguration of “32nd A.P. Masters Athletics Champion-

ships -2011” in ANU.Meeting on Internet committee

29-12-11 Visited PG Centre, Nuzvid30-12-11 “Udyama Radhasaradhulaku Puraskaramu” by The

Mirage of Consumer Protection” at “Telugu Bala MahilaPragathi Pranganamu”, GunturFelicitation to the First Prize winner in Youth Festivalfunction, Audit & Accounts Committee meetingValedictory function of sports at VTJM & IVTR DegreeCollege, Mangalagiri

31-12-11 Meeting with the Deans of all Faculties Release ofAITUC calendar

Dr. Ruben Berrocal, National Secretary & Ministerfor Science, Technology and Innovation, Republic ofPanama visited Acharya Nagarjuna University on 5-12-2012,accompanied by Dr.K.S.J. Rao, the Advisor to Ministry ofS&T, Republic of Panama and Director, INDICASAT andMs.Claudia Guerrero, Director, International Relations,SENACYT, Panama had interacteracted with Universityadministration, Principals of various University colleges andDeans of Faculty and discussed the various collaborativeprograms with ANU and INDICASAT, Panama in variousacademic activities leading to PhD and Masters program invarious disciplines and addressed the faculty, researchersand students of the University.

Prof. MVN Sarma was relieved, upon request, of hisduties as Registrar of the University on 8 November 2011.Appointed as Registrar on August 14, 2008, Prof. Sarmahad worked hard to bring in administration reforms whilein Office. His efforts at computersing administration andexam results in particular are memorable. In a felicitationfunction arranged on the occasion of his laying down office,Vice-Chancellor I/c Prof. K.V. Rao, Principals of ANUColleges Prof. G. Prasad, Prof. B. Syam Sundar, Prof. Y.Siddaiah, Prof. Babu Rao, OSD Prof. Samuel, faculty andnon-teaching staff lauded his role in the development ofthe university.

FELICITATIONS TO Prof. MVN SARMAVISIT OF REPUBLIC OF PANAMA OFFICIAL

ACADEMIC EXHIBITION - PHOTO GALLERY

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VALEDICTORY FUNCTION

Prof. G. Rajarami Reddy, Vice-Chancellor ofVikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore, was theChief Guest for the valedictory function on the 18thof December 2011, who gave away the prizes forthe best exhibits.

I Prize : Department of Journalism II Prize : Department of Commerce III Prize : Department of English

I Prize : ANU College of Engineering II Prize : Department of Chemistry III Prize : Dept. of Environmental Sciences

I Prize : K.B.N. College, Vijayawada II Prize : J.M.J. College, Tenali III Prize : Bapatla Engineering College, Bapatla

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DEPARTMENT OF BIO-CHEMISTRY workshop. Prof. B. K. Sinha, former member of NationalStatistical Commission and Visiting Professor of Statistics,Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkatta delivered the key-noteaddress. Prof.G.S.R.Murthy, Indian Statistical Institute,Hyderabad; Prof. Arivarignan, Madurai Kamaraj University,Madurai; Prof. K.V.S.Sarma, S.V.University, Tirupathi; andProf.K.L.A.P.Sarma, S.K.University, Ananthapur gavelectures on the topics of the National Workshop.Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor (I/C), ANUinaugurated the Workshop. Prof.G.Prasad, Registrar (I/C),Prof.B.Syam Sundar, Principal University College ofSciences spoke on this occasion. The OrganizingCommittee honored the distinguished teachersProf.B.K.Sinha, Prof.V.L.Narasimham, and Prof.C.V.Rao onthis occasion. This workshop was organized with UGC –DRS – I Project funds. Prof.K.Rosaiah is the Director ofWorkshop and Prof.G.V.S.R.Anjaneyulu acted as Treasurerof the Workshop.

The Department of Bio-Chemistry organized a NationalSeminar-cum-Workshop in collaboration with RAS LifeSciences Pvt, Ltd., Nacharam, on Emerging Trends inMolecular Diagnosis, during 25-26 of November 2011,sponsored by UGC & AP State Council of Higher Education.The seminar was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor, I/CProf. K.V. Rao and was presided over by Prof. B. SyamaSundar, Director of the Seminar, and Principal of UniversityCollege of Sciences and Coordinator of the Department.

During the first day of the seminar, latest trends in thefields of Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Biomaterialsand stem cell technology were discussed by the delegatesfrom CCMB, IICT, and KIMS, Hyderabad. Various techniquesand methodology involved in the detection of causativeproteins/genes to diagnose particular infectious or non-infectious diseases were explained to the students tofamiliarize them with the current research trends.

For the benefit of the young researchers, theDepartment also organized a workshop during the secondday, in collaboration with RAS Life Sciences, Hyderabad,who are Champions of Novel Diagnostic assays, on “Handsat PCR”, a vital technique in several diagnostic laboratoriesto detect various diseases for proper treatment.

The Department of Statistics organized a NationalWorkshop on Design of Experiments and OperationsResearch during 8-9 December, 2011. 120 delegates fromvarious Universities and colleges participated in this

Prof Lakshaman Nayak, Berhampur Univesity were theGuests of Honour. Prof. Y. Prameela Devi (KakatiyaUniversity), Prof. U. Shameen (Andhra University), Prof. P.Neeraja (S V University), Prof M. Ramachandra Mohan(Bangalore University), Prof. S. Bijoy Nandan (KeralaAgriculture University), Prof. RS Kulakarni, Prof. K VijayaKumar (Gulbarga University) and Dr. A Aleem Khan (DeccanCollege of Medical Sciences) delivered lectures. Prof. Y.Ranga Reddy, Emeritus Professor and stalwart of thedepartment, delivered a special lecture. Dr. SatyanarayanaSwamy Mruthinti, Fullbright Nehru Scholar, Dept. ofBiotechnology, ANU presented the Young Scientist awards to the awardees. Prof. V. Viveka Vardhani, Head of Dept. ofZoology and Aquaculture and Coordinator, UGC- SAP -DRS Phase II , Dr. PV Krishna and Dr. V. VenkataRathnamma were the Director, Organising Secretary andTreasurer of the seminar respectively.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGYA national seminar on Advances in Hygiene

Sciences, Biodivesrity and Aquatic Toxicology wasconducted by the Department of Zoology and Aquacultureon December 18th and 19th 2011. Vice-Chancellor (I/c)Prof. K.V. Rao, presided over the inaugural function. Worldrenowned pharmacologist Dr. C.N. Ram Chand gave theinaugural address. Prof . G. Prasad, Registrar (I/c); Prof. BSyama Sundar, Principal, University College of Sciences,ANU; Prof P.D Prasada Rao, FNA, NEERI; Prof Ch. Srilatha,Professir of Toxicology, SV Veterinary University, Tirupathi;

DEPARTMENT OF TELUGUTelugu Academy, Hyderabad; Agri Gold, Vijayawada

and the Dept. of Telugu & O.L. Acharya Nagarjuna Universityjointly conducted a National Seminar on the works ofKavisamrat Viswanatha Satyanarayana at Vijayawada ,from 10 to 12 December 2011.

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The Young Scientist Convention (APAS-YSC-2011) was held on 27th and 28th October, 2011 at ANU,Guntur. Prof. K. R. S. Sambasiva Rao was the OrganizingSecretary of YSC-2011 which was organized jointly byDepartment of Biotechnology, ANU and Andhra PradeshAcademy of Sciences (APAS), Hyderabad. Prof. K.V. Rao,Vice- Chancellor (I/c), ANU, delivered the inauguraladdress. Dr. Ch. Mohan, Secretary, (APAS) delivered theKeynote address on scientific discoveries. The Chief Guestof this convention Dr. W. Selvamurthy, Chief Controller,DRDO, conveyed the importance of Science andTechnology.

The presentations were conducted in four categories– Physical sciences, Chemical sciences, Life sciences andEarth, Ocean and Atmospheric sciences. Awards weregiven to best presentations in both oral and postercategories. The Young Scientist’s Convention providedstrong motivation to the researchers to do advancedresearch.

Department of Chemistry, ANU conducted a One DayNational Seminar on New Frontiers in Chemical Research(NFCR-2011) on 19th November 2011 in in recognition ofservices of Prof. P.V.V. Satyanarayana.Dr. B.Hari babu,Asst Professor, was the Convenor of the seminar and Prof.B. Kesava Rao, Head of the Department was the OrganisingSecretary. The Inaugural session had Prof. B.SyamaSundar, Principal University College of Sciences, as thePatron of the seminar, Prof. G. Prasad, the Registrar I/c asthe Chief guest and Dr. G.S.Raju, Chairman, Siris Group ofCompanies, Vijayawada as the guest of honour. Prof.MS.Swaminathan, Annamalai University; Prof. S. Jeena,Utkal University; Dr. G.V.Subba Raju, Chairman, NatsolLabs; and Dr. G. Trimurthulu, Vice-Precident, Laila Impexgave invited lectures. The valedictory function of theseminar included Felicitation to Prof. P.V.V.Satyanarayana,former Professor of Chemistry. 54 research papers werepresented by the scholars from different universities andfrom non-academic centres.

College. The Inaugural function was presided over by SriS.V.S. Somayaji, President, Hindu College Committee. Prof.B.Syama Sundar, Principal, University College ofSciences, Acharya Nagarjuna University & Chairman,Organizing Committee delivered the inaugural addresswhile Prof. Sankara Rao, Principal, Bapatla AgriculturalCollege; Prof. S.J.Rehman, ANGRAU, Hyderabad; SriS.Ravibabu, Principal, Hindu College; Sri G.Y.N. Babu ofHindu College Committee and. Dr N.R.B.Sastry, Reader inChemistry, Hindu College & Director of the seminar spokeon the occasion. Fifty one papers were presented in thetwo day seminar of which eight were from other states.Padmasri G.

Narasimharaju Yadav inspired the participants to gofor Organic Farming. The seminar was attended by about200 students and researchers. The valedictory function waspresided over by Sri M.V.R.K. Mutyalu, Secretary, and HinduCollege Committee. Some luminaries in the function includeProf. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor (I/C), ANU. Prof. B.Govinda Rao, Principal, Agricultural College, Aswaraopet.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRYDEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, ANU ANDHINDU COLLEGE

A UGC Seminar on Food Security- OrganicFarming-The Need of Hour was conducted by Chemistrydepartments of Hindu College, Guntur, and AcharyaNagarjuna University, on 5th & 6th of November 2011 at Hindu

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VISITS ABROADProf. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Dept. of Biotechnology,visited Sri Lanka to attend a conference in December 2011.

Dr. S.M. Khasim, Department of Botany and Microbiologyvisited Singapore to attend a Conference (20th WOC)during 13-21 November, 2011.

Dr. Johnson, ANU College of Physical Education & SportsSciences, visited China to attend a Conference atShanghai University of Sports during November 2-5, 2011.

AWARDSProf. K.R.S. Sambasiva Raoreceived the TalentedBiotechnologist Award in the field ofPharmaceutical Science andBiotechnology at 3rd InternationalConference on Medicinal Plants andHerbal Products held at University ofColombo, Srilanka from Sri S.B. Dissanayaka, Minister ofHigher Education, Sri Lanka on 19th December 2011.

P. Suresh Kumar, DBT- JRF was awarded Junior ScientistAward for the Best Poster presentation on “Structural andcomparative docking studies of β-galactosidase” at theInternational symposium on Innovations in Free RadicalsResearch and Experimental Therapeutics at the 5th AnnualConvention of Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy,held at Karunya university, Coimbatore, during 7-9th

December, 2011.

Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu, Department of Statistics, hasbeen conferred The Best Citizens of India Award - 2011 bythe International Publishing House, New Delhi.

Prof. G.Y. Prabhavathi Devi,Department of Telugu, wasawarded Smt. Sadhu NirmalaDevi’s Visishta Sahiti Puraskaramby Rasa Bharati, a culturalorganization, in Vijayawada on17th November, 2011.

The Department of Environmental Sciences, ANU,organized a National Seminar on Environment andSustainable Development sponsored by the UniversityGrants Commission, New Delhi and Andhra PradeshPollution Control Board, Zonal Office, Vijayawada, during28-29 October 2011. The Seminar was presided over byProf. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor. Dr. P.V.S.S.K. Vinayak,Director, Centre for Earth Science Studies, Cochin, was theChief Guest who delivered the keynote address on theclimatic changes in India. Prof. G. Prasad, Registrar I/c,Prof. B. Syam Sundar, Principal, ANU College of Sciences,and Prof. P.V.V. Prasada Rao, Former Member of APPollution Control Board, Hyderabad were the Guests ofHonour. The Seminar was attended by delegates fromdifferent Universities belonging to Seven States viz., UttarPradesh, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala,Gujarat, Maharashtra States, besides Four reputed Researchorganisations and seventeen Universities from AndhraPradesh. A total of 160 delegates participated in the two-day National Seminar. 68 delegates presented researchpapers in Five Technical Sessions.

Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, Lighting the lamp

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan, Director of the Seminar, presidedover the Valedictory Function held on 29-10-2011. Prof. K.Kameswara Rao, Member, AP Pollution Control Board,Hyderabad, was the Chief Guest and Prof. B. Ravi PrasadaRao, Member, IUCN species Survival Committee, was theGuest of Honour. Five Best Paper Presentation Awards weredeclared to those young scientists below 35 years of age.

Prof. R. Saraswathi, Department of English, wasappointed as Guest Referee for Viswabharati, a multidisciplinary national refereed research journal.

Dr. Y. Kishore, Principal, ANU College of PhysicalEducation, has been nominated as Dean, Faculty ofPhysical Education, Yoga & Sports Sciences in October.

Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Dept. of Statistics, wasnominated for the second year as test supervisor forGuntur centre to conduct entrance test on all India basisfor various courses of their institute by the Indian StatisticalInstitute.

Dr. Ch. Linga Raju was elected as Associate Fellow ofthe Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences.

Prof. G. Prasad, Principal of College ofArts, Commerce & Law, was appointed asRegistrar In-charge of the University onNovember 8, 2011.

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COMMEMORATION OF SPECIAL DAYS

Dr. Ambedkar Chair, ANU, celebrated the 55th DeathAnniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on December 6, 2011 inthe campus. Prof. R. Venkata Rao, Vice-Chancellor ofNational Law School of India University, Bangalore,delivered the Memorial Lecture as Chief Guest while Prof.K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor of ANU presided over themeeting. Sri K.S. Lakshmana Rao, MLC., Prof. Prasad,Registrar I/c, several teaching and non-teaching staff,students and research scholars were present.

DR. AMBEDKAR’S DEATH ANNIVERSARYNATIONAL EDUCATION DAY

MAHATMA PHOOLEY’S DEATH ANNIVERSARYMahatma Jotirao Phooley’s 121st Death Anniversary

was celebrated in ANU on 28-11-11. The Registrar Prof.G. Prasad, OSD Prof. N. Samuyelu, and Prof. Y.P.Ramasubbaiah, Dean, CDC and , several teaching andnon-teaching staff, students and research scholars werepresent.

Braille Day was celebrated in ANU campus on 3-12-2011. The meeting was organized by Acharya NagarjunaUniversity Differently - abled Employees and StudentsWelfare Association and presided over by Prof. K. VenkataRao, President of the Association. The Chief Guest of thefunction was Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor I/c andGuest of Honours were Prof. G. Prasad, Registrar I/c, Prof.N. Samuel, OSD., Dr. K. Veeraiah and Dr. K. Kesava Rao.In this connection Sri Sundara Rao, a blind employee ofour University was felicitated.

The Department of Education organized theNational Education Day celebrations on 11-11-11. Prof. G.Prasad, Registrar I/c, Principal, College of Arts, Commerceand Law, and Co-ordinator, Department of Education,presided over the meeting. Prof K.V. Rao, Vice-ChancellorI/c delivered the keynote address. Messages were givenby Prof N. Samuyelu, OSD, ANU; Prof. Y.P. RamaSubbaiah, Dean, CDC, ANU; Prof M.V.N. Sarma, Dean,Faculty of Social Sciences, ANU.

CENTENARY OF THE NATIONAL SONGANU celebrated on 27-12-2012 the completion of

100 years of the composition of the National song of IndiaJana Gana Mana by Sri Rabindranath Tagore . The Vice-Chancellor of Sri Krishnadevaraya University Prof.Ramakrishna Reddy was the Chief Guest for the functionin which ANU Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao andother officials participated.

WORLD DISABLED DAY

NATIONAL PHARMACY WEEKNational Pharmacy Week 2011 was observed in

College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, A.N.U Campus from20 - 27 November 2011.

GANDHI JAYANTHIGandhi Jayanthi was celebrated on

October 2, 2011 in the University Campus.In a meeting arranged on the occasion,the Vice-Chancellor Prof K.V. Raoadministered the pledge for Non-Violenceand peace to the University Community.

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ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

The CSE department of University College ofEngineering and Technology organized a National seminaron Image Processing and Applications on 3rd and 4th

December 2011. Prof. N. Nagabhushan, Director of MysoreUniversity, delivered the keynote address on “Frontiers ofResearch in Image Processing”. Around 112 delegates from32 national and international institutions participated in theseminar. Padmasri Deekshatalu of University of Hyderabaddelivered a lecture on “Image Segmentation” and Prof. V.Vijaykumar, delivered a live lecture on “Content Based ImageRetrieval and Medical Image Classification Techniques”.Scientist Ch. Sreenivas of NSTL, Vizag, demonstrated howImage Processing Techniques are used in the NavalTechnologies. Mr. Ravindranath of CMC explored theessentials of color image processing. Prof. E. SreenivasaReddy acted as Seminar Director.

WORKSHOP ON RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCESAND THEIR INTERCONNECTION WITH POWER GRID

D.V.S.S.Siva Sarma, NIT Warangal; Prof. K.Chandram,BITS Goa; Participants were the faculty members of varioustechnical institutions in the state. Dr.P.V.Ramana Rao, Prof.of EEE was the Director of the workshop.

The EEE department of ANU College ofEngineering and Technology organized a UGC Sponsoredworkshop on Renewable Energy Sources and theirInterconnection With Power Grid on November 12th and 13th,2011. Sri D. Manikya Vara Prasad, Hon’ble Minister forRural Development, Govt. of A.P., was the Chief Guest andSri K.C. Kumar, G.M. of Solar Semi Conductors Pvt. Ltd.,Hyderabad, was the Guest of Honour for the inauguralfunction. The other resource persons were Prof. M. Sidulu,NIT Warangal; Prof. B.K.Murthy, NIT Warangal; Prof.

M.O.U. WITH EFFTRONICSANU College of Engineering and Technology

entered into an MOU with Efftronics IT Company,Vijayawada, to provide training and employmentopportunities for staff and students of the college. The MOUwas signed by the Registrar and the representative ofEfftronics, Mr. Rama Krishna, in the presence of In-chargeVice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao and others. Prof. K.V. Rao said that the MOU would facilitate greaterunderstanding of the dynamics of engineering education.Giving a broad outline of the MOU, he further said facultymembers of the engineering college would be providedtraining by personnel of Efftronics, which would facilitategreater institution – industry cooperation in the near future.

Principal of the college Dr. P. Siddaiah said thatstudents pursuing B. Tech. would be provided stipend undera programme in which students would be working onprojects. The Research and Development wing of the collegewould work in close tandem with their counterparts inEfftronics. Registrar M.V.N.Sarma, Principal of College ofArts and Commerce Prof. G.Prasad were present.

TRAINING PROGRAMME ON COMMUNICATIONSKILLS, SOFT SKILLS AND PROGRAMME SKILLS

University College of Engineering and Technologyorganized a training programme to III/IV B.Tech. studentson Communication Skills, Soft Skills and Programme Skillson 11th Dec.,2011 under MHRM scheme, ANU. On thisoccasion Sri B. Venkata Reddy, DRDA Project Director,Guntur District, said that they will conduct on and off campusinterviews to the students under Rajeev YuvakiranaluProgramme.

Incharge Registrar Prof. G. Prasad said that theuniversity will provide training for TOFEL, GRE and otherjob opportunities. Principal Prof. P.Siddaiah, OSD Prof.Samuel, Prof. P.V. Ramana Rao, HOD of EEE dept. andProf. Y.V. Reddy were present.

NATIONAL SEMINAR ON IMAGE PROCESSING ANDAPPLICATIONS

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ANU College of Architecture & Planning, which wasestablished in the year 2009, hosted an Architectural studentconvention called ZO-NASA(National Association forStudents of Architecture) between 2nd -4th of October 2011with ‘AXA’(aksha) as its theme.

Architecture students of the states of Andhra Pradesh,Goa and Karnataka took part in the convention.

The inauguration of the convention began on the eveningof 2nd Oct. The I/C Vice-Chancellor of the universityProf.Viyyanna Rao, Registrar-in-charge Prof.Prasad and thePrincipal of University College of Architecture & Planning,Prof. G. Babu Rao graced the occasion along with eminentarchitects Dr.Krishna Rao Jaism, Prof. H. D. Chaya and Prof.Chetan Shivprasad. The inaugural ceremony was followedby cultural events by the students of the host college.

Fashion show

The valedictory function on the evening of 4th October beganwith trophy distribution to the respective winners of the allthe events.The zonal-magazine was released by thePresident of NASA, Ratna Kiran. The programme wasfollowed by DJ performance.

The convention was a huge success in all aspects andwas appreciated as the best zonal-convention in 53 years.

On the final day of the convention, Seminars andWorkshops were conducted by successful architects of thecountry. Casual, formal and informal events were organizedby the host college. In the evening the guest collegesgave their performances and a fashion event with the theme‘Zephyr’ took place with a panel of 4 jury members.

Performance by guest college

Zonal magazine release

ANU COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

Welcome dance by host college

Lighting of the lamp by guests

Student activities

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On 20th November National Pharmacy Week (NPW)inauguration was done on the college premises by thePrincipal Prof.A.Prameela Rani along with Faculty, Studentsand other Non-Teaching staff.

On 21st November Elocution, Essay WritingCompetitions were held based on the theme. Informativeadvice was given by the Principal Prof.A.Prameela Rani.

On 22nd November Inauguration of the Pharma Rallywas done by the Vice-Chancellor I/C, ANU, Prof. K.V.Raowho hoisted the flag for the rally in order to create awarenessamong the public about the profession. Around 200 studentsparticipated in the rally carrying Posters, Banners along withslogans.

On 23rd Pharma Quiz Competition was conducted forthe students.

On 24th and 25th, various competitions for differentevents like Dance, Singing, and Skits were organized basedon the theme.

On 27th other events in sports were organized,including shuttle, tennicoit , Cricket, Chess and carroms.

On 29th Valedictory Function was held in the collegewith Prof. K.P.R.Chowdary, as the Chief guest of thefunction. Sri P.Vinay Kumar, Guest of Honour addressedthe need of the pharmacist to educate public as “Pharmacista Medical Expert, not merely a medical dispenser”.

On 29th in the Afternoon Session a Guest Lecture wasdelivered on “Reasearch Medhodologies in PharmaceuticalSciences” by Prof. K.P.R.Chowdary. The Chairperson wasthe Principal Prof.A.Prameela Rani. Prof. Veeresam,Principal, Kakatiya University, the Chief guest of Function,delivered a lecture on “Recent Scenario of PharmacyProfession in world and Pharmacy Education in India”. Theweek long celebrations ended with prize distribution to allwinners of various competitions.

On 26th, Free Medical Camp and Health awarenessProgramme were conducted by students and facultymembers in nearby village Kaza which was graced by theRegistrar I/C, ANU, Prof. G.Prasad and Village Sarpanch.The students carried banners and distributed Pamphlets toall people to educate them about cleanliness and preventivemeasures to be taken for Dengue fever. The camp endedwith free distribution of Medicines.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES50TH NATIONAL PHARMACY WEEK CELEBRATIONS, 20 - 27 NOVEMBER 2011

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DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGYK.R.S.Sambasiva Rao, M.V. Nagabhushanam and K.P.R.Chowdary. 2011. “In vitro Dissolution Studies on SolidDispersions of Mefenamic Acid”. Indian Journal of PharmaceuticalSciences, 73: 1, 243-247.Srikanth L. Raghunandan N. and K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao. 2011.“Synthesis and Antihelminthic Activity of some novelBenzimidazole Derivatives”. Der Pharma Chemica, 3: 4, 344-352.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRYR.Ramesh Raju and N.Bujji Babu. (i) 2011. “Development andValidation of HPLC method for the estimation of IRBESARTAN inpharmaceutical dosage form”. Pharmacophore, 2: 2, 145 – 149.

(ii) 2011. “Simultaneous Analysis of RP – HPLC MethodDevelopment and Validation of Terbinafine and Bezafibrate drugsin pharmaceutical dosage form." Pharmacophore. 2: 4, 232 – 238.

T.Raghavendra Rao, Ch. Venkata Reddy, Ch. Rama Krishna,U.S.Udayachandran Thampy, R.Ramesh Raju, P. SambasivaRao and R.V.S.S.N Ravikumar. 2011. “Correlation betweenPhysical and Structural Properties of CO+2 Doped Mixed AlkaliZinc Borate Glasses." Journal of Non – Crystalline Solids, 357,3373-3380.

E.Chandrasekhar, K.S.V Krishna Rao and R.Ramesh Raju.2011. “Chitosan/guargum-g-acrylamide Semi IPN Microspheresfor Controlled Release Studies of 5-Fluorouracil." Journal ofApplied Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1:8, 199 – 204.

N. Bujji Babu, R.Srinivasulu and R.Ramesh Raju. 2011.“Simultaneous Analysis of RPHPLC Method Development andValidation of Enoxaparin Sodium and Sitaglipitin Drugs inPharmaceutical Dosage Form”. Journal of Pharmacy Research,4: 11, 4029 -4031.

N. Bujji Babu and R.Ramesh Raju. 2011. “Simultaneous Analysisand Validation of Risperidone and Drospirenone Drugs inPharmaceutical Dosage Form”. IJRPBS, 2: 4, 1638-1642.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE R.Satya Prasad, Moulana Mohammed, Bhanu Prakash Battulaand Mohammed Ali Hussain. 2011. “An Analysis of NetworkingMAC Protocols for Wireless Networks”. International Journal ofResearch and Reviews in Ad Hoc Networks (IJRRAN). 1:2, June,55-62.

Dr.R.Satyaprasad, K.P.Manikandan and Dr.Rajasekhararao.2010. “Analysis and Diminution of Security Attacks on Mobile Adhoc Network”, IJCA Special Issue on “Mobile Ad-hoc Networks”MANETs, 105-110.

Dr.R.Satya Prasad, Y.Srinivas, J.Vijayasekhar and N.VamsiKrishna. 2011. “Cluster-Id Routing Scheme in Wireless SensorNetworks”. Indian Journal of Computer Science and Engineering(IJCSE), 2:1, 48-54.

Dr. R.Satya Prasad and G.Krishna Mohan. 2011. “Detection ofReliable Software Using SPRT on Interval Domain Data”.Computer Engineering and Intelligent Systems. V 2:3, 86-93.

Dr. R.Satya Prasad and D.Haritha. 2011. “Detection of ReliableSoftware Using HLSRGM”. International Journal of ComputerInformation Systems. 3: 2, 49-53.

K Karteeka Pavan , Allam Appa Rao, A V Dattatreya Rao, GRSridhar. 2011. “Robust Seed Selection algorithm for k – meanstype algorithms”. International Journal of Computer Scienceand Information Technology, 4: 5, 147–163.

K Karteeka Pavan, Allam Appa Rao and A.V. Dattatreya Rao.2011. “Image Segmentation using Automatic Clustering”.Proceedings of the 5th International Conference of IMBIC onMathematical Sciences for Advancement of Science andTechnology. Kolkata, pp. 140 – 151.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHDr.G.Chenna Reddy. 2011.”Emigration as Liberation in ChitraBenarjee Divakaruni’s Arranged Marriage”. ContemporaryResearch in India. (A Peer-Reviewed Multi-DisciplinaryInternational Journal), 1: 4, 131-136, December

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICSDr. Bh. Satyanarayana and Dr. Kuncham Syam Prasad. 2009.Discrete Mathematics with Graph Theory (for B.Tech/B.Sc/M.Sc.,(Maths). New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India, (ISBN: 978-81-203-3842-5).

N.P. Bali, Satyanarayana Bh. and Indrani Kelker. 2011.Engineering Mathematics –I (JNTU, Kakinada). University SciencePress. Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., New Delhi. (ISBN:978-93-81159-21-7).Dr. Bh. Satyanarayana. 2010. Contributions to Near-ring Theory.Germany: VDM Verlag, Dr Muller. (ISBN 978-3-639-22417-7).Dr. Bh. Satyanarayana and Mohiddin Shaw Sk. 2010. FuzzyDimension of Modules over Rings. Germany: VDM Verlag DrMuller. (ISBN 978-3-639-23197-7). Dr. Bh. Satyanarayana and Nagarju D. 2011. Dimension andGraph Theoretic Aspects of Rings. Germany: VDM Verlag DrMuller. (ISBN 978-3-639-30558-6).Syam Prasad K. and Dr. Bh. Satyanarayana. 2011. Dimensionof N-groups and Fuzzy ideals in Gamma Near-rings. Germany:VDM Verlag Dr Muller. (ISBN 978-3-639-30558-624851-7).

Dr. Bh. Satyanarayana. 2011. Co-editor, Proceedings of one dayNational Seminar on Algebra jointly organized by KBN College,Vijayawada and ANU on October 25, 2011.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICST.Madhu Mohan, S.Sreehari Sastry and V.R.K.Murthy. 2011.“Investigations on Binary Mixtures of propan-2-ol with methylbenzoate and ethyl benzoate”. Journal of Solution Chemistry, 40,1847-1862.Sie-Tiong Ha, Teck-Leong Lee,Siew-Ling Lee,S. SreehariSastry and Yip-Foo. 2011. “Schiff base Liquid Crystals withTerminal iodo group: Synthesis and Thermotropic properties”.Scientific Research and Essays, 6, 5025-5035.

T. Raghavendra Rao, Ch.Venkata Reddy, Ch.Rama Krishna,D.V.Sathish, P. Sambasiva Rao and R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar.“Spectroscopic investigations and physical properties of Mn2+ dopedmixed alkali zinc borate Glasses”. Materials Research Bulletin.(UK), 46, 2222-2229.

Ch. Rama Krishna, U.S. Udayachandran Thampy, D.V. Sathish,Ch.Venkata Reddy, A.V. Chandrasekhar, Y.P. Reddy, P.S. Raoand R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2011. “Synthesis and SpectroscopicCharacterization of Mn(II) ions doped organic amine templated

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Chlorocadmiumphosphate CdHPO4Cl·[H3N(CH2)6NH3]0.5 Crystals”.Journal of Coordination Chemistry , (USA) 64, 4276-4285.

Sk. Muntaz Begum, G.Nirmala, K.Ravindranadh, T.Aswani,M.C.Rao, P.S.Rao and R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. 2011.Physical andspectral investigations of Mn2+ ions doped Poly Vinyl Alcoholcapped ZnSe nano particles”. Journal of Molecular Structure. (UK)1006, 344-347.T.G.V.M. Rao, A. Rupesh Kumar and M. Rami Reddy. 2012.“Spectroscopic Studies of tungsten ions in PbO–PbF2–SiO2

Glasses”. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids. 358, 25–29. January.T.G.V.M. Rao, A. Rupesh Kumar, K. Kalyan Chakravarthi, N.Veeraiah and M. Rami Reddy. 2012. “Spectroscopic Features ofCopper Ions in Magnesium Lead Fluoro Silicate Glasses”. JournalPhysica B. 407, 593-597. February.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORKDr. Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2011. Honorary Special Editor “AntisocialBehaviour”. Journal of School Social Work, 7:6, November. (ISSN:0976-3759).

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICSG. V. S. R. Anjaneyulu and Ch. Rama Mohan. 2011. “How theLeast Square Method be good for Estimating the Parameters ofTwo-Parameter Weibull Distribution from an Optimally ConstructedGrouped Sample”. International Journal of Statistics and Systems,6: 5, 525-533.V. Vasanta Kumar, K. Chandan, B. Ravi Teja and B.V.S.N. HariPrasad. 2011. “Optimal Strategy Analysis of an N-policy Two-PhaseMx/Ek/1 Queueing System With Server Startup and Breakdowns”,QTQM-MPQC-05, 8: 8, 285-301.Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu and Ch. V.V.S. Surekha. 2011.“Construction of Measure of Second-Order Slope-RotatableDesigns Using Central Composite Designs”. International Journalof Agriculture and Statistical Sciences, 7: 2, 351-360, December.

DEPARTMENT OF TELUGUProf. G. Y.Prabhavathi Devi: (i) 2011. ‘Kshetrayya Padalu –Madhura Bhakti’. Sahityamlo Madhura Bhakti. Warangal:Sreelekha Sahiti, 74-79 , November.ii. 2011. ‘Asramavasa parva Adhyatma Tatvam’. KavitrayaBharatam Pratiparva Vivechanam, Tirupati: S.V. University, 252-261.November.iii. 2011. ‘Srivenkateswara Satakam’. Saptagiri. 29-31, December.

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGYDr. K. Sunita, Ch. Ram Babu, N. Baratha Jyothi and K. SureshKumar. 2011. “Effect of ART in attendees of Voluntary Councelling

and Testing Centre of Govt. General Hospital, Guntur, AndhraPradesh, India”. Journal of Science Innovations and Discoveries,1: 3, 451-462.

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGDepartment of Computer Science:Dr. E. Sreenivasa Reddy, P.V.S. Lakshmi and I. Ramesh Babu.2011.”Authentication using 3D Fuzzy Vault”, DIGITECH, Journalsworld, 1(1), 50-56, January. (ISSN:2229-4597).

Department of Mathematics:A.V. Dattatreya Rao, S.V.S.Girija and Y.Phani. (i) 2011.“Differential Approach to Cardioid Distribution”. ComputerEngineering and Intelligent Systems, 2: 8, 1-6. (ISSN 2222-1719).

(ii) 2011. “On Stereographic Logistic Model”, Proceedings ofNCAMES. AU Engineering College, Visakhapatnam, 139-141.

A.V. Dattatreya Rao, S.V.S.Girija and A.J.V.Radhika. 2011. “ANote on Offset Cauchy Distribution”, Proceedings of the 5th

International Conference of IMBIC on Mathematical Sciences forAdvancement of Science and Technology. Kolkata, 133- 139.

Department of Electrical and Electronics :R.S. Srinivas, P.V.S. Sobhan and Dr. G.V. Nagesh. 2011.Multiflexed Control of Single Neuron PID and Normal PID ofMagnetic Suspension System". International Journal ofEngineering Research and Applications, 5865.R.S. Srinivas and M. Subba Rao. 2011. "Design and Analysis ofSoft Switched PWM full Bridge DC - DC Converter for RegulatedVoltage". International Journal of Engineering Research andApplications, 66-70.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESAnnapurna Uppla and T.E. Gopala Krishna Murthy. 2011. “Studyon Influence of Superdisintegrants and Lubricants on theDissolution rate of Carvedilol Tablets”. The Pharma Review, 165-169, Nov-Dec.Rohini Pilli. 2011. “Ultra fast Spectroscopy: A Review”.International Journal of Pharmacy, 187-194. ISSN 2249-1848.Sujana.K . (i) 2011.”Ultrasonic Spectroscopy”. Journal ofBiomedical Sciences and Research, 3: 3, 424-438.(ii) 2011 “Protein chromatography”. Journal of Biomedical sciencesand Research, 3: 3, 401 - 405.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATIONDr. P. Johnson and K.Rajasekhar. 2011. “Efficacy of VariedIntensity Interval Training on Selected Motor Fitness ComponentsAmong School Boys”. Asian Journal of Physical Education &Computer Science in Sports, July- December. 5,1, 56-59.

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY - VISIT OF EXPERTSDr. G. Nageswara Rao, Director, Nuclear Power

Corporation Ltd., Mumbai gave a guest Lecture on “Role ofNuclear Power in Indian Power Scenario” in ANU Collegeof Engineering & Technology. He said that the best energyresource for electricity is the Nuclear Power. He in his livepresentation mentioned that because of high consumptionof electricity for the past three decades, there would bescarcity of non-renewable resources of coal, solar energyand water in future. Then Nuclear Power Plants were themain renewable sources for production of Electricity.Principal Prof. P.Siddiah, Vice-Principal Prof. E. SrinivasaReddy and Prof. Y.V. Reddy were present.

University College of Engineering and Technologyorganized an Orientation Programme on “Benefits ofMicrosoft Certificate to Engineering Students” by VenkatIkurthi, Cyber Technology Consultant, Hyderabad. He saidthat the Certificate in Microsoft would be helpful for thestudents in their future studies in employment and toprepare in a systematic manner for TOEFL, GRE. Prof.P.Siddaiah, Principal of University Engineering College,Vice- Principal E. Srinivas Rao and Prof. Ramana Rao,H.O.D of EEE Department and others participated in theprogramme.

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Knowledge Sharing Session on ‘Microbes in HumanWelfare’

The Department of Lifelong Learning organized aknowledge sharing session on “Microbes in Human Welfare”on 14th October 2011. Prof. M. Vijayalakshmi, Head, Dept.of Botany, was invited as the Resource person for thesession. Prof. P. Syama Thrimurthy coordinated theprogramme with the support of Department staff and thecooperation of the coordinator of HRM Dept., Dr. B.Nagaraju.

Machine Repair and Maintenance” in Navuluru village ofMangalagiri Mandal of Guntur District on 15th November,2011.

Prof. Vijayalakshmi explained how Microbes play aprominent role in the human body, agriculture, cultivation ofnatural manures, Pharmaceutical purposes, supplementingvitamins with the help of microbes. More than 60 studentsand staff attended the session.

One Month Training Programme in ‘Self- Grooming’The department of Lifelong Learning started a One

month Training programme in “Self Grooming” in theUniversity campus for the girl students and staff on 14th

October 2011.

Mrs. Y. Mythili, was the resource person for theprogramme. More than 35 staff and students took advantageof this training programme. The programme was coordinatedby Prof. P. Syama Thrimurhty with the support of JSS,Guntur and staff of the department.

Training Programme in Sewing Machine Repair &Maintainence to the Tailoring Trainees

The department of Lifelong Learning organized a oneday Training Programme to the Tailoring Trainees in “Sewing

Dr. V. Venkateswarulu, Head, Dept. of Sociology &Social Work of ANU, inaugurated the programme. Mr.Karimulla was the Resource person for the Programme. 32tailoring trainees got benefited by this programme.

He demonstrated how to disassemble the importantparts of the machines by explaining the function of eachpart and how it has to be maintained.

The programme was coordinated by Prof. P. SyamaThrimurthy with the help of Department Staff Mrs. P. PushpaRani, Venkata Ramana & Sivaiah.

Training Programme in Leaf Plate & Cup Making

The department of Lifelong Learning organised a weeklong Training Programme in “Leaf Plate and Cup Making”on 12th December, 2011 in SC Colony of Gopalpuram Villageof Addanki Mandal of Prakasam District, Mr. Ch. Chitti Babuwas the Resource Person for the Training programme. The training was organized for the tribals and SC’s in thevillage. More than 26 villagers, both men and women, weretaught how to prepare Leaf plates and cups of different sizesand shapes making use of paper, leaf, plastic, etc. Theywere educated about the cost and income aspects,availability of the raw material and also where they canmarket the finished product.

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Training Programme in Skills Development -CandleMaking for NSS Students

In view of Christmas, and to facilitate light to thestudents during power cut, the Department of LifelongLearning organized Training Programme on SkillsDevelopment to the NSS students in Candle-making. Itwas organized in Sriji Vidyapeeth of Prakasam district on13th December 2011.

Prof. P. Syama Thrimurthy, HoD of the Dept. of LLL,coordinated the programme. Dr. M. Subba Rao, QualityControl Officer of ITC, was the chief guest for theprogramme. Mr. D. Narasimha Rao was the resourceperson for the programme. Initially, preparation of candleswas demonstrated. Later the NSS students were completelyinvolved in preparing the candles with different moulds.Students made use of papaya leaf & and other items toprepare candles. They exhibited their creativity in bringingout different shapes, colours and ideas for using them. Morethan 300 students including 45 NSS students could getbenefit by this training programme.

Role of Body Language in Communication SkillsThe department of Lifelong Learning organized on

Awareness programme on Role of Body language inCommunication Skills on 14th December, 2011 at SriGorantla Venkanna Oriental College, ThimmasamudramVillage.

The Secretary of the College inaugurated theprogramme while Dr. V. Shivshankar Rao, Principal of the

college, presided. Mrs. Y. Suneetha, Faculty in ANUEngineering College was the Resource Person for theprogramme. More than 70 students learning Orientallanguages participated in the programme. The programmewas coordinated by Rajasekhar, P. Pushpa Rani, and M.V.Ramana.

Mrs. Suneetha created awareness in the studentsabout how body language is important along withcommunication skills.

Training Programme for the Fishermen in Out boardMotor (OBM) Trouble shooting & Maintenance

The department of Lifelong Learning organised Six DayTraining programme for the Fishermen in Outboard Motor(OBM) Trouble Shooting and Maintenance in ChiralaVodarevu during 19-24 December 2011. The resourceperson for the training was Mr. Khadir Khan. The programmewas coordinated by Prof. P. Syama Thrimurthy with thesupport of Mr. Rama Krishna, Programme officer of JSSOngole and the help of the departmental staff.

The main objective of the programme was to train thefishermen about the various problems they encounter whenthey go out for fishing. Problems they generally face arestopping in the middle of the sea, because of breaking ofpipe, nozzle and fan, when air and other particles get stuckup, plug-cleaning, adulterated diesel etc. The trainingincludes how to repair the boat while in the sea, replacetroubled parts, cleaning of the plugs, changing oil etc.

The programme was attended by 15 fishermen. Theirliteracy level ranged from neo-literates to Graduates withinthe age range of 18 to 45 years.

N.T. STAFF PROMOTIONSThe following Non-Teaching Staff were promoted in

their service

Sri T. Sivasankara Rao, Superintendent, was promotedas Assistant Registrar on 21-10-2011.

Sri A. Sivaprasada Rao, Senior Assistant, was promotedas Superintendent on 01-11-2011.

OBITUARYK. Sarojini Devi, Time Scale Un-Skilled, NMR, died

on 03-10-2011.

Ch. Latha, Time Scale Un-Skilled, NMR, died on04-10-2011.

B.Venkateswara Rao, Attender, died on 25-10-2011.The university conveyed deep condolences to the

bereaved families.

SEMINARS / CONFERENCES ATTENDED

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DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGYThe following papers were presented at International symposiumon Innovations in Free Radicals Research and ExperimentalTherapeutics, at Karunya University, Coimbatore, during 7- 9December, 2011.

Dr. K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao, P.Suresh Kumar, KK Pulicherla,P.Kumar Raja and Mrinmoy Ghosh: Presented a poster on“Structural and comparative docking studies of β-galactosidase” .

Dr. K.Kasturi, S. Jeevan and D. Siva Mallika: i) “InsilicoCharacterization of Glutamate Carboxypeptidase II Gene and itsRole in Prostate Cancers”

ii. “Effect of Flavonoids on Doxorubicin Induced Oxidative Stressin White Albino Rats”

The following papers were presented at Young ScientistConvention-2011, organized by the Department of Biotechnology,AN U, Guntur, during 27-28 October, 2011.

i) Dr.A.Krishna Satya and K.Narendra: “Transformation of GeneConstruct Into Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) And Its Purity AnalysisUsing Molecular Markers and ELISA”.

ii) Dr. K.Kasturi, S. Jeevan and D. Siva Mallika: i. “ Molecularand Computational Approach to Characterize Glutamatecarboxypeptidase II gene”.

Prof.K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao: Attended the 3rd InternationalConference on Medicinal Plants and Herbal Products, at Universityof Colombo, Srilanka, during 19-21 December, 2011, and chaireda session.

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY & MICROBIOLOGYDr. S.M. Khasim: Gave a lecture on “Orchid Diversity andConservation in India” at the 20th World Orchid Conference jointlyorganized by American Orchid Society and Singapore BotanicGardens during November 13-21, 2011 at Singapore.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCEKarteeka Pavan, Allam Appa Rao and A.V. Dattatreya Rao:Presented a paper on “Image Segmentation using AutomaticClustering”, at the 5th International Conference of IMBIC onMathematical Sciences for Advancement of Science andTechnology at Kolkata during 18-20 December, 2011 .

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICSDr.K.Madhu Babu: Presented a paper on “Sustainable GrowthThrough Tank Irrigation: A Case Study of North Coastal AndhraPradesh” at the 94th Indian Economic Association AnnualConference (IEA) held at Department of Economics, BharatiVidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, during 27–29 December,2011.

DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNINGProf. P. Syama Thrimurthy: Presented a paper on “Role of JSSfor Lifelong Learning” at the Workshop on Life Long Learning-Source Book on Material Development, organized by theDepartment of Adult, Continuing Education, S K University, during17- 18 October, 2011.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICSA.V.Dattatreya Rao, S.V.S.Girija and Y.Phani: Presented a paperon “Note on Stereographic Exponential Model” at the ISPSConference at Cochin during 19-22 Dec 2011.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICSGowri Sankara Rao, Ha Sie Tong and S. Sreehari Sastry:Presented a paper on “5CB and EBBA Liquid Crystal Texturalanalysis based on Histogram Homogeneity and Peak detectionAlgorithm” at the 56th DAE Solid State Physics Symposium at SRMUniversity, Kattankulathur, Tamilnadu, during 19-23 December,2011.

R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar: Presented a paper on “Preparation andCharacterization of Transition Metal ions Doped Nanopowders”,at the National workshop on Nano Science and Technology forDevice Applications (NSTDA-2011) at K.L.University on October31, 2011.

Ch.Rama Krishna and R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar: Presented a paperon “Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterization of TransitionMetal ions Doped Chlorocadmium- phosphate Nanocrystals” atthe AP Akademi of Sciences Young Scientists Convention- 2011,at A N U, Guntur, during October 27-28, 2011.

The following papers were presented at the Andhra PradeshScience Congress (APSC-2011), at GITAM University,Visakhapatnam during 14-16 November, 2011.

i. G.S.C. Bose, Sk. Muntaz Begum, Ch.Rama Krishna, R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar: “Effect of transition metal ions (Co2+, Ni2+) doped alkaliflouroborophosphate glasses”.

ii. V. Pushpa Manjari, T.Aswani, Sk. Muntaz Begum, P.S. Rao,R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Optical and EPR studies of Cu (II) dopedNaCaAlF3PO4 Phosphor”.

iii. Ch.Venkata Reddy, V. Pushpa Manjari, Ch. Rama Krishna,P.S.Rao and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Synthesis and Spectralinvestigations of Fe3+ doped β-BaB2O4 nano-crystallite powders”.

iv. Sk. Muntaz Begum, M.C.Rao, P.S.Rao and R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar : “Spectroscopic investigations of Fe3+ doped PVAcapped ZnSe nanoparticles”.

v. P.N.V.V.L. Prameelarani, J. Sai Chandra, Y.A.S.J. Prasannakumara, V. Parvathi, R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar & Y. Sunandamma:“Synthesis and structural studies on Cu(II) doped Zinc L-HistidineHydrochloride Monohydrate Crystals”.

vi. J. Sai Chandra, Y.A.S.J. Prasanna kumari, P.N.V.V.L.Prameelarani, V. Parvathi, R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar and Y.Sunandamma: “Spectral investigations of Mn(II) doping on thestructure of Zinc L-Histidine Hydrochloride Monohydrate Crystals”.

The following papers were presented at the National conferenceon Advanced Research Concepts in Physics, at Govt. College(A), Rajahmundry, during 24-25 November, 2011.

i) Sk. Muntaz Begum, M.C. Rao M.V. Subramanyam, P.S. Rao,and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Site Symmetry of Cu2+ doped PVAcapped ZnSe nanoparticles”.

ii) T. Aswani,V. Pushpa Manjari, B. Babu, P.S. Rao andR.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar: “Synthesis and spectral investigations ofFe (III) ion doped CdO Nano material”.

iii) N. Sreeram, R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar, J. Siva Rama Krishna:Presented a paper on “Preparation and Characterization of Co (II)ion doped PVA assisted ZnSe nanoparticles” at the 2nd InternationalConference on Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology(ICANN-2011), at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati,December 8-10, 2011.

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DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICSProf.K.Chandan, Mr.K.Satish Kumar and Dr.B.BasaveswaraRao: Presented a paper on “Analysis of Two- phase N-policy M/M(b)/1 Queueing System with Server Startup” at the One-dayNational Seminar on Algebra, Department of Mathematics, K.B.NCollege, Vijayawada, on 25th October 2011.

Prof.K.Chandan: Chaired a session and presented a paper on“Optimal Strategy Analysis of an (M, N)-policy Two-phase M/M/1Queueing System with Server Dormant, Startup and Breakdowns”,at the Annual National Conference on Mathematical Analysis andApplications, organized by the Department of Mathematics, JET’sZ.B. Patil College, Deopur, Dhule , during 28-30 November, 2011

Mr.K. Satish Kumar: Participated in National Workshop on Designof Experiments and Operations Research, conducted by theDepartment of Statistics, ANU during 8-9 December, 2010.

The follwing papers were presented at the XXXI AnnualConvention of Indian Society for Probability and Statistics (ISPS)& The International Conference on Statistics, Probability andRelated Areas, organized by the Department of Statistics, CochinUniversity of Science and Technology, Cochin, during 19-22December, 2011.

i) Prof. P. Rajasekhara Reddy, Dr.K.Chandan and A.V.S.Suhasini: “Two-phase M/M/1 Queueing system with secondoptional service with two types of arrivals under N-policy”.

ii) Prof.K. Chandan: Chaired a session and Presented a paperon “Optimal Strategy Analysis of an N-policy Two-phase M/Ek/1Queueing System with Server Startup and Breakdowns”

A.V. Dattatreya Rao, S.V.S.Girija and A.J.V. Radhika:"Estimation Problems in Cardioid Distribution, at the 5th InternationalConference of IMBIC on Mathematical Sciences for Advancementof Science and Technology, Kolkata, 18-20 December 2011.

DEPARTMENT OF TELUGUProf. Vara Prasad Murthy: i) Chaired a Technical session andpresented a paper on "The Contribution of Viswanatha to SanskritLiterature” at the National Seminar on Viswanatha Satyananrayanaheld on 12th November,2011.

ii) Delivered a lecture on the “Relevance of the Bhagadvadgita tothe Present Society", in the Book Release function held on 2nd

December, 2011 by Annamayya Kalavedika, Guntur.

Prof. G.Y. Prabhavathi Devi: i) Presented a paper on "ViswanathaRachanalu – Rasa Drushti" at the National Seminar onSriviswanatha Satyanarayana Sahiti Samalochanam, jointlyorganized by Telugu Academy, Hyderabad & ANU, at Vijayawada,during10- 12 November, 2011.

ii) Presented a paper on ‘Karunasri Kavita Vaisishtyam’ at KarunasriSata Jayanti Mahotsavalu, jointly organized by Rasa Bharati,Andhra Arts Academy & Sadhu Kalapeetham, Vijayawada, during16- 17 November, 2011.

iii) Presented a paper on ‘Gurajada Sanghasanskarana Kavitvam’atGurajada’s 150th Birth Anniversary celebrations, organized byRasabharati, Vijayawadaon 20th December, 2011.

iv) Presented a paper on ‘Veyi Padagalu –SanghikaPunarujjeevana Chaitanyam’ at the National Seminar on VeyiPadagalu – Adhyayana Avasyakata, organized by DravidianUniversity, Kuppam during, 2-3 December, 2011.

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY & AQUACULTUREProf. Y. Ranga Reddy : Delivered a lecture on “Why isgroundwater biodiversity still an enigma in India?” at the NationalSeminar on Advances in Hygiene Sciences, Biodiversity andAquatic Toxicology, organized by the Department of Zoology &Aquaculture, ANU on December 18, 2011.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminaron Advances in Hygiene Sciences, Biodiversity and AquaticToxicology, organized by the Dept. of Zoology & Aquaculture, ANU,Guntur, during December 18-19, 2011.

i. M. Sowjanya, K. Kalyan Kumar and Dr. K. Sunita. “SerumStatus and Levels of Some Selected Biochemical Parameters infalciparum Induced Mice.”ii. Rajya Lakshmi. M and Dr. K. Sunita. “Changes in Blood CellCounts and Thrombocytopenia: Relation to Plasmodiumfalciparum.iii.N. Baratha Jyothi and Dr. K. Sunita. “A study on NutritonalStatus and Opportunistic Infections of HIV/AIDS Children fromRural Area.”iv. K. Kalyan Kumar, M. Sowjanya and Dr. K. Sunita: “Changesin Total WBC Count and DLC due to Plasmodium falciparum InDifferent Experimental Mice.”

DEPT. OF CSE, ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGDr. E. Sreenivasa Reddy and Sudhakar. P: Presented a paperon “CBIR using Texels of RGB Color Textons” at the WorldCongress on Information and Communication Technologies, during11-14, 2011 December.

Dr. E. Sreenvasa Reddy and G.V.Suresh: Presented a paper on“Rough set analysis of Uncertain Data Classification”, at the 3rdInternational Conference on Trendz in Information Sciences andComputing, Chennai, during 8-9 December, 2011.

DEPT. OF MATHEMATICS, ANU COLLEGE OF ENGG.A.V.Dattatreya Rao, S.V.S.Girija and A.J.V. Radhika:i) Presented a paper on “A Note on Offset Cauchy Distribution” atthe 5th International Conference of IMBIC on MathematicalSciences for Advancement of Science and Technology at Kolkataduring 18-20 December, 2011 .

ii) Presented a paper on “On The Characteristic Function of theOffset Normal Model” at the XX Congress of APSMS, heldKhammam during 18-20 December, 2011.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESRohini. Pilli, and Rajeesha.S : Presented a paper on “In SilicoRational Drug Design for Enoyl Reeducates(TB) Inhibitors” at 63rd

Indian Pharmaceutical Congress Association(IPCA) conducted atBangalore during16-18 December, 2011.

Rohini. Pilli: Presented a poster at the National seminar onEmerging Trends and Challenges with Emphasis on EnvironmentalAspects, at Siddhartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Vijayawada on 2011.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATIONDr. Johnson: Presented two Papers at the 5th Asian- PacificConference on Exercise and Sports Sciences held at ShanghaiUniversity of Sport, Shanghai , China during 2 - 5 November, 2011i) “Periodical Assessment of one Year Systematic Hockey AcademyTraining Program on Selected Biomotor Abilities”.

ii) “Periodical Assessment on Two-Year of Systematic HockeyAcademy Training Program on Aerobic Capacity”

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RESEARCH DEGREES DURING OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2011Ph.D. DEGREES AWARDED

Sl.No. Name of the Scholar Name of the Guide Subject

1. V. Rama Krishna Prof.R.R.L.Kantam Statistics2. Chidipudi Suresh Reddy Dr. J.S.Yadav Chemistry3. Suripeddi Muralidhar Prof. G. Devala Rao Bio-technology4. Sree Latha Kunchalapalli Prof. N. Veeraiah Physics5. Degala Rita Suguna Sundari Dr. D. Saroja Education6. Afiya Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy Law7. Vakkalagadda Radhakrishna Krupa Sagar Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy Law8. Mekala Vijaya Kumar Prof. K.S. Tilak Zoology9. Erapani Madhavi Prof. T. Satyavati Telugu10. Bala Ratnakar Dokiparty Prof. P. Koteswara Rao Mathematics11. Lakshmi Ginjupalli Prof. N.N. Prasad Bio-technology12. Sushma Yalamanchili Dr. K.V. Sambasiva Rao Computer Science and Engineering13. Pamidi Srinivasulu Prof. I. Ramesh Babu Computer Science and Engineering14. Patibandla Nageswara Rao Prof. I. Ramesh Babu Computer Science and Engineering15. Bommareddy Naga Lakshmi Prof. P. Narayana Murthy Physics16. Raga Sudha Tayya Prof. B. Ganga Rao Bio-technology17. Sujatha Guttikonda Prof. K.Ratna Shiela Mani English18. V.P.B. Rekha Prof. A. Subrahmanyam Bio-technology19. Mercy Aparna Latha Lingala Prof. T. Nirmala Mary Bio-technology20. Kaila Shahu Chatrapati Prof. A. Vinay Babu Computer Science and Engineering21. Sasi Bhushan Mamilla Prof. Abdul Noorbasha Commerce & Management Studies22. A. S. N. Chakravarthy Prof. P S Avadhani Computer Science and Engineering23. Barre Sundara Kala Prof. N. Sudhakara Rao Economics24. Tatavarthi Uma Devi Prof.(dr.) Allam Appa Rao Computer Science & Engineering25. Hema Krishna Ravuri Dr.A.V.V.S.Swamy Environmental Sciences26. P.venkata Swarajya Lakshmi Prof.I.Ramesh Babu Computer Science and Engineering27. Srinivasa Rao U Dr.T.Sreenivas Commerce & Management Studies28. Madhusudhana Rao Kotte Dr. P. V. Krishna Aquaculture29. Suneetha Yedla Prof. R. Saraswathi English30. Satyavolu Gunneswara Rao Dr. G. Raghupathi Rao and

Prof. V. Viveka Vardhani Zoology31. Maddu Ankaiah Prof. N. Samuyelu Ambedkar Chair32. Arigala Pitchaiah Dr. G. Kumara Swamy Chemistry33. Sreedhar Reddy Sappidi Prof. B. Sashidhar Rao Bio-technology34. Tumarada Surya Subrahmanya Sarma Dr. Mannava Satyanarayana Telugu35. Pachigolla Venkata Suresh Prof. I. Ramesh Babu Computer Science & Engineering36. B.D.J. Satya Lata Prof. V. Viveka Vardhani Zoology37. Moses Billa Dr M Vanaja Education38. Nageswara Rao Mopidevi Prof. C. Rambabu Chemistry39. Garladinne Mallikarjuna Dr. K. Mallikarjuna Botany40. Padmanabhuni Venkata Nageswara Rao Prof. Allam Appa Rao Computer Science & Engineering41. Kopparti Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Prof. Allam Appa Rao Computer Science & Engineering42. Kashipeta Ravinder Prof. T. Prabhakar Bio-technology43. P Sankaraiah Prof Chitta Suresh Kumar Bio-technology44. Srinivasa Satyanarayana Murthy G Dr H C Mody Bio-technology45. Ravi Kumar Amerneni Prof KRS Sambasiva Rao Bio-technology46. Parasa Lakshmi Rani Dr J Prasanth Kumar Education47. Yarlagadda Venkata Ramana Dr T Sreenivas Commerce and Management Studies48. Tirumala Rao Pagadala Prof. V. Chandrasekhara Rao Commerce and Management Studies49. Ettamena Venugopal Prof. Y. P. Ramasubbaiah Law50. K Ramchand Hanumanth Rao Dr. R. Satya Prasad Computer Science & Engineering51. Balaji Chandramouli Jana Prof. B. Syama Sundar Bio-chemistry52. Guravaiah Amarthaluri Prof. K.M.H. Rayappa Law53. Narasimha Rao Kedari Prof. R. Saraswathi English54. Vijay Kumar Tirlapur Prof. Y. Rajendra Prasasd Bio-technology55. A Biksham Babu Prof C. Rambabu Chemistry56. M. Venkata Ramana Prof N. Rama Rao Bio-technology

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57. V. Karunasree Prof KRS Sambasiva Rao Bio-technology58. Nakka Suresh Prof. N Sudhakara Rao Economics59. N. Suresh Babu Prof K Satyanarayana Sanskrit

M.Phil. DEGREES AWARDED1. Naga Padmini Varada Dr. Sandhya Cole Physics2. Babu Rao Gudipudi Prof. K. John Paul Geology3. Bhaskara Rao Inabathini Dr. R. V. Subrahmanyam Physics4. Ajay Babu Rajamahendravarapu Dr. N. Krishna Mohan Physics5. Srinivasa Rao Dama Raju Dr. R. V. Subrahmanyam Physics6. Kiranmayi Sankula Prof. K. Krishna Murthy Electronics7. G V Mallikharjuna Rao Tumma Dr. M. Rami Reddy Physics8. Koteswara Rao Adusumalli Dr. R. Ramesh Raju Chemistry9. Varada Nageswara Rao Dr. N. V.S. Venu Gopal Chemistry10. Paleena Thulimilli Dr. N.V. Poornachandra Rao Physics11. Sai Raju Pothuri Dr. R.V. Subrahmanyam Physics12. Naga Anjaneya Prasad Rayaprolu Dr. N. Krishna Mohan Physics13. Gogineni Hanumantha Rao Dr. A. Anjaneyulu Mathematics14. Vasanthi Devi T Dr. A. Anjaneyulu Mathematics15. Narendrudu Thiriveedhi Prof. D. Krishna Rao Physics16. Sunitha Uppala Prof. B.V.S. Goud Electronics17. Pandu Ranga Rao Kankanala Dr. K. Srinivasa Rao Physics18. Sharmila Rani Chekuri Dr. B. Sita Ram Chemistry19. Sunitha Karra Dr. P. Padmavathi Zoology20. Kumara Vyas Mallisetty Dr. D. Ramachandran Biochemistry21. Chandra Sekhar Mahanandi Dr. R.V. Subrahmanyam Physics22. T. Venkateswarlu Dr. R. Rami Reddy Physics23. Ch Laxman Kumar Prof K Satyanarayana Telugu24. A Kumara Swamy Prof G Krupachary Telugu25. Jyothi Sarella Prof G Prasad Commerce26. Babu Rao Gudipudi Prof K John Paul Geology27. K Babu Rao Dr P Johnson Physical Education28. P Narasimha Rao Prof R Saraswathi English29. P Kotiratnam Prof P Varaprasad Murthy Sanskrit30. Radhika Dharavattu Prof R Saraswathi English

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Dr. G..Yashoda : i) Gave a lecture at Abhyudaya MahilaKalasala, Guntur, on the occasion of the National EducationDay on 11-11-11.ii) Gave a Guest lecture on “Assessment of personality” atNavodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Ministry of HRD, Guntur toschool teachers, on 15-11-11.iii) Gave a Guest lecture on “Transactional Analysis" to YogaStudents of ANU campus on 27-11-11.iv) Gave a Guest lecture on “Handling Adolescent Problems”at Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti to teachers from South Indiaon 14-12-11.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

Dr. K. Madhu Babu: Delivered a lecture on “InclusiveGrowth and Social Justice”. 102 Training and Orientation

Programme for NSS Programme Officers organized byUniversity Training and Orientation Centre (UTOC) AndhraUniversity NSS on 07-07-2011.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK

Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer: i. gave a Guest Lecture on “GroupDiscussion” at the Personality Development Programmeorganized by Centre for Human Resource Development,ANU Guntur during 15 – 16, November 2011.

ii. Gave a talk on “Importance of Human Values” at theConvention on the Rights of the Child, organized byGovernment Observation Home for Boys, Vijayawada on17 November, 2011.

iii. Gave an Interview in English on “The Negative Growthof Girl Child Population – Not a Positive Growth” on All IndiaRadio, Vijayawada on 19 December, 2011.

GUEST LECTURES

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INTER-COLLEGIATE YOUTH FESTIVAL - 2011

A meeting of all the women staff of the Acharya Nagarjuna UniversityCampus has been arranged by the Centre for Women’s Studies on 21-12-2011 to discuss various issues related to women of the campus. Prof K.Jyothi Viyyanna Rao was the chief guest on the occasion. Teachers andsupporting staff participated in the meeting and discussed the following:

1. Declaration of Charter of Rights for Women .

2. Establishment of Day Baby Care Centre for Women on the campus

3. Formation of Campus Women Forum to deal with the problems facedby women of the campus

The meeting was presided over by Dr. Y.Sunandamma, Director, Centrefor Women’s Studies.

CENTRE FOR WOMEN’S STUDIES

Prof K.Jyothi Viyyanna Rao addressing themembers of Ladies Meet-2011

Acharya Nagarjuna University and Krishna University jointly conducted the Inter-Collegiate Youth Festival 2011 inANU Campus during December 1-3, 2011. The convener of the Youth Festival was Prof. N. Samuyelu, Coordinator ofStudents’ Affairs. Sri V.N. Vishnu, IAS, District Collector & Magistrate, Guntur, was the Chief Guest while the Vice-Chancellor I/c of ANU and Krishan University Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao presided over the function. The Registrar I/c of ANUProf. G. Prasad, the Registrar of Krishna University Prof. D. Surya Chandra Rao and the former Registrar, ANU were theGuests of Honour.

Sri Syam Sundar, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Guntur Urban, was the Chief Guest for the Valedictory functionwhile Sri A Kodanda Ramaiah, Rtd. Deputy Commissioner (Commercial Tax Government of Andhra Pradesh) was theGuest of Honour.

SOUTH ZONE INTER-UNIVERSITY YOUTH FESTIVALThe winning ANU team participated in South Zone Inter-University Youth Festival at Satybama Deemed University,

Chennai, during December 18 - 23, 2011. The ANU Team won the first place for "Folk Orchestra". The team wasaccompanied by Prof. N. Samuyelu, OSD, Student Affairs and Mrs. M. Saraladevi, the team manager.

Folk Dance 'Erukulapata' by ANU students ANU team - the winners

ANU team receiving the Silver Medal 'Folk Orchestra' by ANU students

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NSS ACTIVITIES (OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2011)Special Camps:

It is remarkable that the Vice-Chancellor sanctionedas many as 103 special Camps during the Dasara Vacationfor implementation in the University area. Prof. N. VijayaRatnam, the Programme Coordinator, visited the Campsfor inaugural and review purpose.

The NSS Cell, ANU organised, district-wise twomega blood donation camps as it is an annual feature. Atthe camp organised at ANU campus as many as 535 unitsof blood has been donated by the volunteers of Krishna andGuntur districts. The blood drawing agencies were Govt.General Hospital Blood Bank and Red Cross Blood Bank,Guntur, Red Cross Blood Banks of Vijayawada andMachilipatnam and Lions Blood Bank, Vijayawada. Blooddonation camp was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor Prof.K.V. Rao and coordinated by Prof. N. Vijaya Ratnam.

Another mega blood donation was organised at AKVKDegree College, Ongole wherein as many as 350 units ofblood have been donated by the volunteers of Prakasam,District. The Govt. General Hospital Blood Bank and Lifeline Blood Banks Ongole, have drawn the donated blood.Mr. Nageswara Rao, Joint Collector, Prakasam districtinaugurated the camp which Prof. N. Vijaya Ratnam hascoordinated.

District level Youth Festivals:NSS Cell, ANU has allotted the responsibility of

organization of district level Youth Festivals to Dr. ZakirHussain Degree College, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna district,SS&N College, Narasaraopet, Guntur district and ABMDegree College, Ongole, Prakasam district.

At Dr. Zakir Hussain Degree College about 20 collegeswere represented. The chief engineer, VTPS inaugurated

The Coordinator inaugurated the Special Camps ofthree units of AG & SG College, Vuyyuru, reviewed theprograms, special camps and two units of SS&N College,and NC&KR College, Narasaraopet. He attended the specialCamps of the two units of Teja D.V.N. College, Nandigamaconducted at Magallu. It is noteworthy that besides “cleanand green” activities, the units have organised the MedicalCamp for the benefit of the sick. The three units of AndhraLoyola College, Vijayawada, organised a special camp atRamavarappadu Railway station, conducted socio-economicsurvey, literacy, “Clean and Green” and identification of HIV/AIDS patients and organised rallies on HIV/AIDS awareness.The NSS Unit of ANU Pharmacy College organised One-day medical Camp at Kaza Village, conducted Health Surveyand provided treatment to 150 patients.

Mega Blood Donation Camps:the festival and Sri D. UmaMaheswara Rao, M.L.A.,Mylavaram, distributed theprizes.

At SS&N College,Narasaraopet about 25colleges were represented.The inauguration of thefestival was done byDeputy Superintendent ofPolice, Narasaraopet andPrize distribution was doneby Coordinator, Prof. N.Vijaya Ratnam.

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ABM Degree College, Ongole, organised a YouthFestival for Prakasam District in which 21 collegesparticipated. The festival was inaugurated by DistrictRevenue Officer and Prize distribution was done by theDeputy Superintendent of Police, Praksam district.

Program Officers Meetings:

appreciated the efforts of the NSS Cell, while also underliningthe need for quality in the implementation of NSS activities.

The NSS Programme officers meeting for Prakasmdistrict was conducted in AKVK Degree College, Ongole.Besides the programme Coordinator, Dr. G. Bhaskara Rao,state liaison officer and R. Gokula Krishna, Youth officerand Head were present. The presentation of the progressreport for the year 2011-12, and Action Plan for the year2012-13 was made by the Coordinator. The state levelofficials have stressed the need to observe the other facetsof NSS.

University level Advisory Committee Meeting:University level NSS Advisory Committee meeting

was conducted on 21-10-2011 under the chairmanship ofProf. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor of the university. Prof. M.V.N.Sarma, Registrar, R. Gokula Krishna, and Dr. G. BhaskaraRao from Hyderabad, Dr. G. Samaram, Prof. G. Prasad,Principal, Prof. N. Samuel, Prof. Noor Basha Abdul, FinanceOfficer, representatives of NGO and volunteerrepresentatives were present. The review of the progressof the NSS activities during 2011-12 was made and theAction plan for the year 2012-13 was been approved. Themembers advised to discontinue the practice of collectionof registration fee from the volunteers. Unanimity prevailedon the issue of revival of organization of Youth Festival.

The NSS Programme officers meeting for Krishnaand Guntur districts was held at ANU Campus. About 102officers attended the meeting in which Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. G. Prasad, Registrar, R. Gokula Krishna,Youth Officer & Head, NSS Regional Centre, Government ofIndia and Dr. G. Bhaskara Rao, State Liaison officer,participated. Prof. N. Vijaya Ratnam the Coordinator,presented the progress of NSS activities for the year 2011-12 and the Action plan for the year 2012-13. Dignitaries

NON-TEACHING STAFF RETIREMENT

The following Non-Teaching Staff retired from service onattaining superannuation during October – December 2011.

N.KishoreAssistant Registrar

(in October)

N.Murahari RaoSuperintendent

(in October)

N.PedanagendramSupplier

(in October)

They were felicitated by VIKASA members. TheUniversity places on record the valuable services renderedby them.

V.J.J.RajuHead Cook

(in December)

Prof. M.V.N. Sarma, former Registrar, has beenfelicitated on 8th December, 2011, at Vice-Chancellor’sRoom by the Coordinator, Herbal Garden, Mr. R.Radhakrishna Murthy, Incharge of Herbal Gardenand the workers of Herbal Garden, for his valuableservices rendered for the development of HerbalGarden during his tenure as Registrar. The Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and Academic Section staff alsoparticipated in the function.

FELICITATIONS

ANU COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES

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35th Inter-Collegiate Athletics Meet(Men & Women) 2011-12

University College of Physical Education & SportsSciences conducted 35th Inter-Collegiate Athletics Meet (Men& Women) for the year 2011-12 on 5th & 6th December, 2011.This meet was inaugurated by Prof. G.Prasad, Registrar I/con 5th December, 2011. Prof. N.Samuyelu, OSD, ANU; SriCBR Prasad, President, CBR Foundation for Sports; SriD.Koteswara Rao, Secretary, ANU Physical EducationTeachers Association; Sri.Z.V.Niranjan, President, ANUPhysical Education Teachers Association and Dr.Y.Kishore,Principal, University College of Physical Education & SportsSciences, A.N.U. were the Guests of Honor. 240 Men and80 Women participants from 49 colleges participated in thisMeet.

The Prize Distribution ceremony was conducted on6th December 2011. Prof. G.Prasad, Registrar I/c, ANU wasthe Chief Guest and Sri Venkateswara Rao, ManagingDirector, Agri Gold was the Special Guest of the function.The University College won the Men Championship Trophy& Women Championship Trophy.

Adventure Sports Programme - Trekking camp at Seshachalam Hills, TirupathiThe Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences successfully conducted the first Trekking Camp with

final year M.P.Ed., students of University College at Seshachalam Hills, Tirupathi from 7th to 13th December, 2011 underthe UGC sponsored merged scheme “Adventure Sports”. This camp was completed in collaboration with Youth HostelsAssociation of India, Vijayawada unit, Vijayawada, which is affiliated to International Youth Hostels Federation. Dr.Y.Kishore,Principal, University College of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, co-ordinated the first camp.

Published by The Registrar, Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar, A.P. 522 510 Printed at Don Bosco Technical School Press, Ring Road, Guntur-7, Ph : 235083224

Masters Athletic Association of Guntur Districtconducted the 32nd A.P. Masters Athletics Championship –2011 on the university campus from 28th to 30th December,2011. Nearly 1200 Masters Athletes from all over the stateparticipated in this championship.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRYThe recently inaugurated Computer Lab in the Department of Chemistry is now available to the students and

research scholars to get training in getting basic computer knowledge in the following programmes. 1. Internet operationswhich include composing mail, downloading relevant information and working online. 2. MS-office, 3. Chem draw, 4.Fortan 77. The Lab became operational on October, 17, 2011.

Full bright Classroom Teacher Exchange ProgrammeDr. Satyanarayana Swamy Mruthinti, Associate

Dean and Professor of Biology, College of Science andMathematics, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA.,USA, joined the Department of Biotechnology, AcharyaNagarjuna University, Guntur as the Fulbright-Nehru Scholaron December 13, 2011. This is an activity undertaken forthe first time ever in the annals of the university to give aneven greater fillip to research.

Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy (ABAP)5th ANNUAL Convention

An International Symposium on Innovations in FreeRadical Research and Experimental Therapeutics wasorganized by Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy(ABAP) at Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics,Karunya University, Coimbatore, as part of the 5th annualconvention of the Association on December 7-9th, 2011organized by Prof.K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao, GeneralSecretary of the Association.

participation of Staff members, Students and ResearchScholars of Departments of Bio-Chemistry and Food &Nutritional Sciences has been organized on 25-10-2011(Tuesday).

Dr. Rayapati Srinivasa Rao, M.L.C., inauguratedthe camp, accompanied by Prof. K. Viyyana Rao, I/cVice-Chancellor, Prof. G. Prasad, Principal, UniversityCollege of Arts, Commerce & Law, Prof. N. Samuel, OSD,ANU.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY TREE PLANTATION

A camp forPlantation ofshade givingtrees on bothsides of roadleading toAdministrat iveBuilding fromCanteen mainroad with the

Sri Kanna Lakshmi Narayana, Hon. Minister forHousing, Govt. of A.P., was the Chief Guest of the Inauguralfunction. M.P.Ed. students of University College of PhysicalEducation & Sports Sciences acted as volunteers andassisted in conducting the event.

32ND A.P. MASTERS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP – 2011