Vol. XIII : No. 1 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION APRIL-JUNE 2011

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEEChief Patron : Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy, Vice-Chancellor A.N.U.Patrons : Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Rectar, A.N.U.

Prof. G. Prasad, Principal, A.N.U. College of Arts, Commerce and LawProf. B. Syam Sundar Principal A.N.U. Colleges of SciencesProf. 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. ofStatistics; Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao, Dept. of Political Science & Public Admn.; Dr. R. Siva Rama 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. of Sociology & Social Work; Dr. S. MuraliMohan, Ambedkar Chair; President , ANUTA; Finance Officer I/c; President, Vikasa, ANUE-mail : shiela.newsletter@gmail.com

ANU College of Engineering and Technology organized a National Conference on Signal Processing andCommunication Systems (SPCOMS-2011) during April 1st and 2nd, 2011. The Vice-Chancellor Prof.Y.R.HaragopalReddy presided over the function. The Chief Guest Dr. Sri Hari Rao, Chief Controller, R&D, DRDO, in his live lecture saidthat digital signal processing is the future of communication technology and its applications cover a wide spectrum oftechniques. Further he gave detailed information on various concepts in communication technology in his plenary talk on“Brief case MSS SAT COM”. Prof.M.Y.S.Prasad, Associate Director, SHAR, spoke about the advances in signal processingand communication systems. The principal Dr. P. Siddaiah, was the Convener of the Conference.

The Rector Prof.K.V.Rao, the Registrar Prof.M.V.N.Sarma, University College of Engineering & Technology,Principal P.Siddaiah and Vice-Principal E.Sreenivasa Reddy were the Guests of Honor. Eminent personalities like G.Boopathy, Director, DERL; V.S. Mahalingam, Director, CAIR, DRDO, Bangalore; G. Jagannath Das, Project Director,GSN gave plenary addresses. Around 250 delegates from Academic and Research organizations participated in theConference. Altogether there were nine plenary sessions and 12 parallel paper presenting sessions. Nearly 90 scientistsattended the conference from various prestigious organizations like ISRO, DRDO, BEL etc.

The valedictory programme was held on 2nd April 2011 with Prof.K.V.Rao, Rector, ANU as Chief Guest of theprogramme.

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Date Particulars

1-4-11 Inauguration of “SPCOMS-2011” by ANUOERT & T inDeichmann Hall

Free medical camp at Kaza by the Dept. of Sociology &Social Work

5-4-11 Babu Jagjivan Ram’s birth Anniversary

7-4-11 Valedictory function of UGC sponsored coaching intoservices for APPSC Group I & II classes for SC/ST/OBC and Minorities

8-4-11 Farewell function by B.P.Ed./M.P.Ed. (final)yearsstudents at Indoor stadium

13-4-11 Felicitation function to Prof. K.Rama Murthy Naidu.

14-4-11 Dr. BR Ambedkar’s birth Anniversary

15-4-11 Prof. D.Dakshina Murthy Endowment Lecture by Prof.P.Krishna Rao, International Business School,Hyderabad at Deichmann Hall

16-4-11 College Anniversary day function at GVR CE&T,Budampadu

18-4-11 Attended Meeting at APSCHE, Hyderabad26-4-11 Building Committee meeting

Release of Final Year Degree Exam Results27-4-11 Advisory Committee meeting of DRS-SAP level 1, Dept.

of Statistics28-4-11 Inauguration of Cyber Café at Ladies hostel

Meeting of the Heads/Co-ordinators of the Arts &Science Colleges in Committee room

2-5-11 Delivered Endowment lecture at S.V. University,Tirupathi

7-5-11 to 9-5-11 Visited APSCHE & Secretariat at Hyderabad

12-5-11 Meeting on ANU PG Centre, Nuzvid staff mergerCode Committee meeting in Deichmann hall

17-5-11 Buddha Purnima & Annamacharya Celebrations inCommittee room

21-5-11 Hostel advisory committee meeting in Committee room24-5-11 Meeting of Committee on Biometric method of

attendance in ANU campus.UGC XI Plan meeting in Committee roomBuilding Committee meeting in Committee room

25-5-11 MOU with VMISIE (Vision for Wisdom), Aliyar,Coimbatore Dt. by Phy.Edn. Dept.

Prof. Y. R. Haragopal Reddy, Vice-Chancellor

Retirement function of Mr.Md.Tasleem, Lib. Asst.Meeting on PG Centre, Nuzvid & KU – for staff transferin Committee Room

27-5-11 CAS interviews at Deichmann Hall28-5-11 MOU with Ramki Foundation in Deichmann Hall31-5-11 Finance Committee meeting at Hyderabad Executive

Council meeting at Hyderabad1-6-11 Teaching staff selections at RVR & JC College of Engg.,

Guntur2-6-11 Felicitation to NT staff on superannuation at Vikasa

Bhavan to:M.Sivaprasada Rao, DR, Md.Tasleem,Lib.Asst., Haranadha Babu, V.S.Manikyala Rao

14-6-11 Meeting with the President/Secretary, VIKASA, NUTA& 6 Principals regarding opening of newly constructedAdministrative Building

16-6-11 Prof.D.Vijayanarayana Reddy Memorial EndowmentLecture on “The Right to Education Act”.

Seminar on “Right to Education Act” at Deichmann Hall

Inauguration of newly constructed Buildings (7+1=8) andFoundation stones laid for 3 buildings by the Vice-Chancellor & Dr. G.S.Raju, SIRIS, VijayawadaS.C. to A.S. Meeting in Vice-Chancellor’s chamber

17-6-11 Core Board of Studies of CDE meeting.

18-6-11 Felicitation function to Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy, VCin Deichmann Hall

20-6-11 Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy, Vice-Chancellor handedover charge to Prof. K.V.Rao, VC I/c

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ENGAGEMENTS

Prof. K.V. RAO, Vice-Chancellor I/C21-6-11 Meeting with the Wardens of Hostels and other officers

24-6-11 Meeting with the JRs, DRs, ARs, UE, DEE, UMO,Principals of 6 colleges in the Vice-Chancellor’s chamber

25-6-11 Meeting with the Deans of all Faculties regarding Reviewof the ANU Journals

26-6-11 Visited UGC-NET Examination in ANU campus

27-6-11 Met with the officials/Ministers at Secretariat, Hyderabad

29-6-11 Meeting with the CPWD Engineers

PECET Results released

Valedictory function of the Seminar at SiddharthaCollege of Education, Vijayawada

30-6-11 Felicitation function to 7 NT staff members.Felicitation function to Prof. Y.R.Haragopal Reddy in LawDept.

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Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy laid down office as theVice-Chancellor of Acharya Nagarjuna University, on 19th

May 2011. He succeeded Prof. V. Balamohandas as the14th Vice-Chancellor on June 21, 2008 on a regular basisand completed three years in office. Prof. Reddy’s specialcontribution to the university’s progress is laying foundationfor professional education and also developinginfrastructure on the campus.

Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, the Rector of the University,was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor In-charge of ANUon the completion of the tenure of Prof. Y.R. HaragopalReddy. Prof. Rao assumed office on May 20th. He hadserved the University in several administrative positionspreviously as the Rector (2008), the Registrar (2006), Dean,College Development Council (2003) and Special Officerof Exams (1995-97). Speaking on the occasion, Prof. K.V.Rao thanked the A.P. Government for appointing him asthe In-charge Vice-Chancellor and vowed to further strivefor the progress of the University. The outgoing Vice-Chancellor Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy, the Registrar Prof.M.V.N. Sarma, OSD Prof. N. Samuyelu, the Principals ofthe University Colleges and other officials greeted him onthe occasion.

I/C VICE-CHANCELLORFELICITATIONS TOProf. Y. R. HARAGOPAL REDDY

The University community accorded a warm farewellto the Vice-Chancellor on 18th May 2011. Sri D.M.Varaprasad, Minister for Rural Development and Sri K.S.Lakshmana Rao, MLC, were among several luminarieswho attended the farewell function. They lauded themanifold services successfully rendered by Prof. Reddyto the University. The longfelt need for an EngineeringCollege was realized in 2009 due to the great zeal anduntiring efforts of Prof. Reddy. He also establishedUniversity College of Architecture & Planning andUniversity College of Pharmaceutical Sciencessubsequently. The Vice-Chancellor had also takenseveral initiatives to strengthen research activities on thecampus.

CYBER CAFÉ IN LADIES HOSTEL

To meet the internet needs of the hostel studentsa Cyber Café was inaugurated at Indira Priyadarsini LadiesHostel, Acharya Nagarjuna University, by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy on 28-04-2011.The Rector, Registrar, Principals of ANU Colleges, Officeron Special Duty, the University Engineer, AssistantEngineers, Faculty Members, Chief Warden, Warden,hostel office & Kitchen staff and Students participated inthe function.

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Buddha Poornima, the birth anniversary ofGowthama Buddha was celebrated in the Centre forMahayana Buddhist Studies on May 17, 2011. In afunction arranged on the occasion the Vice-Chacellor Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy spoke on thegreatness of Buddha in the field of philosophy. Otherdignitaries like Prof. K. V. Rao, Rector, Prof. M.V.N.Sarma, Registrar, and Principal of Arts college werealso present in the gathering. Professors and studentsfrom different departments attended the function. AsAnnamacharya’s birth anniversary also happened tobe on the same day, both the events were jointlycelebrated. Prof. Vara Prasad Murthy, Co-ordinatorof Annamacharya Centre, and Dr. Ch. SwaroopaRani, Head of the department, Centre for MahayanaBuddhist Studies spoke on the uniqueness of theCentres.

BUDDHA POORNIMA CELEBRATIONS ANDANNAMACHARYA’S BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

Mahatma Phoole’s185th birth anniversary wascelebrated in the campus onApril 11, 2011. Theuniversity officials, staff andstudents garlanded hisstatue and paid tributes tohim, describing him as agreat social reformer.

The 121st birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkarwas celebrated by Dr. Ambedkar Studies Chair on thecampus on April 14, 2011. The university officialsspoke of the need to emulate his lofty ideals andvalues.

PHOOLE’S 185TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

UGC – NET EXAMThe UGC National Eligibility test (NET) was

held in the University Campus on June 26, 2011 withProf. D. Krishna Rao as Co-ordinator.

UGC NET COACHINGFree Coaching classes were conducted for

SC/ST, BC and Minorities students during May 10 –June 24, 2011, to prepare them for the UGC NationalEligibility test (NET) which would be held in June.The Co-ordinator Prof. Rajasekhar, P. said that freematerial was also distributed in the coachingprogramme.

Dr. Ambedkar’s 121st Birth Anniversary

The 104th birth anniversary of Babu JagjivanRam was celebrated on the campus on April 5, 2011.Several speakers reiterated his efforts for theupliftment of the weaker sections of society.

104th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF BABU JAGJIVAN RAM

COMMEMORATION OF SPECIAL DAYS

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The Department of Education organised a seminaron Right to Education Act on the 16th June 2011 sponsoredby Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education,Hyderabad as part of Education Week Celebrations. TheSeminar was inaugurated by Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy,Vice-Chancellor, ANU. The Rector Prof. K.V. Rao and theJoint Collector of Guntur Dr. A. Sarath, were the Guestsof Honour. The Keynote Address was delivered by Prof. V.Venkata Rao, Vice-Chancellor, National Law School of IndiaUniversity, Bangalore. The seminar was coordinated byDr. M. Vanaja, Assistant Coordinator, Department ofEducation, ANU. Nearly 90 academicians, experts, NGO’sand students participated and presented research papers.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONDEPARTMENT OF LEGAL STUDIES

The Department of Legal Studies organized aNational Seminar on Judicial Activism – Retrospect& Prospect on June 17th and 18th, 2011. Prof. Y.Satyanarayana, Vice-Chancellor A.P. University ofLaw, Visakhapatnam, inaugurated the seminar anddelivered the inaugural address. Many academicians,judicial officers, and experts participated andpresented research papers.

ENDOWMENT LECTURESThe fifth Prof. D. Dakshina Murthy Endowment

Lecture was delivered by Prof. Tanuku Krishna Rao,Director, Wadhwani Centre for EntrepreneurshipDevelopment, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad on 15th

April, 2011 at ANU Campus. The Endowment Lectureentitled “Evolving Paradigms and Implications on Academia”dealt with increasing participation of the Indian youth inmeeting the future employment needs of the World. Hepointed to the necessary changes to be brought about inthe curriculum to make the students employable.

Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy, Vice-Chancellor,presided over the meeting. Prof. D. Dakshina Murthy,Prof.K.V. Rao, Rector, Prof. G. Prasad, Principal ANU Collegeof Arts, Science & Law and members of faculty and studentsof Commerce and Management attended the Lecture.

The second Prof. D. Vijaya Narayana ReddyMemorial Endowment Lecture was delivered by Prof. R.Venkata Rao, Vice-Chancellor, National School of LawUniversities of India, Bangalore, on 16th June, 2011 on ANUCampus. The Endowment lecture focused on the impactof the Right to Education Act. Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy,Vice-Chancellor presided over the meeting. Prof. K.V. Rao,Rector, Prof. G. Prasad, Principal ANU College of Arts,Science & Law, Prof. M.V.N. Sarma, Registrar, the Facultyand Students of the departments of Education and Lawattended the Lecture. Both the Endowment Lectures wereconducted by Prof. M.V. Ramkumar Ratnam.

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AWARDSProf. Bh. Satyanarayana was conferred Top 100Professionals – 2001 Award by the InternationalBiographical Centre

Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer, Department of Sociology &Social Work, was awarded The Best Citizens of IndiaAward 2011 by International Publishing House.

Dr. P. Udaya Sri, Asst. Professor Dept. ofBiotechnlogy has got doctoral degree award fromBharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli in May, 2011.

Dr. K. Mallikarjuna, Dept. of Botany and Microbiology,has been nominated as reviewer for two internationalJournals - Journal of Medicial Plants Research(www.academicjournals.org/jmpr) and Journal ofHorticulture and Forestry (www.academicjournals.org/JHF).

PROMOTIONS

The following teachers were promoted from thepost of Associate Professor to Professor under theCareer Advancement Scheme as per the proceedingsof the Executive Council dt. 31-5-2011.

Dr. P. Raja Sekhar, Dept. of English, from 1-1-2009.Dr. K. John Paul, Dept. of Geology from 9-4-2011.Dr. B.V.S. Goud, Dept. of Electronics &Instrumentation Tech. from 1-1-2009.Dr. M. Satyanarayana, Dept. of Telugu & OrientalLanguages from 31-10-2009.

APPOINTMENTS

Prof. G. Prasad, Principal, ANU College of Arts,Commerce & Law, was appointed as Coordinator,MBA Hospital Administration in May 2011.

Prof. Prameela Rani was appointed as Principal ofANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences on May 21,2011.Dr. Y. Sunanadamma, Department of Chemistry, wasappointed as Director of Women’s Studies Centre inMay.

The UGC has nominated Prof. K. Rosaiah asCoordinator and Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu as DeputyCoordinator for UGC Departmental Research Support-I (DRS-I) under Special Assistance Programme (SAP)for a period of 5 years 2010-2015 in the Departmentof Statistics.

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VISIT ABROAD

Prof. G.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Department of Statistics,attended an International Conference at NorthCarolina State University, North Carolina, USA duringApril 21-24, 2011.

PROJECT

Dr. A. Krishna Satya, Asst. Professor, Dept ofBiotechnology, has been sanctioned UGC MajorResearch Project worth Rs.8.76 lakhs for a period of3 years. The title of the project is “Structural andBiological Elucidation of Phytochemical Compoundsfrom Selected Medicinal Plants”.

ADIEU

Prof. T. Satyavathi, Dept. of Telugu, retired fromservice on attaining superannuation on May 31, 2011.

The staff and students of the department,felicitated her and reiterated her contribution to thedepartment.

Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy, Dept. of LegalStudies, retired from service on attainingsuperannuation on June 30, 2011.

In the felicitation function organized in thedepartment, staff and students praised him for hisservices to the university in different capacities,including that of Vice-Chancellor.

The university places on record the valuableservices rendered by them and wishes them a happyretired life.

NATIONAL BIOINFORMATICS CENTRE

The Department of Biotechnology, Govt. ofIndia, has sanctioned National Bioinformatics Centreto Acharya Nagarjuna University and released anamount of Rs.20 lakhs for establishment ofBioinformatics infrastructure facility for Biologyteaching through Bioinformatics (BIF-BTBI) under theBTIS net. Dr.A.Krishna Satya, Asst. Professor, Dept.of Biotechnology, has been appointed as Coordinatorof this Centre and Dr.D.Srinivasa Rao the Asst.Coordinator for the same.

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TRAINING PROGRAMME IN POT PAINTING TOTHE SCHOOL DROPOUTS

The Department of LifelongLearning inaugurated 15Days Training Programme inPOT PAINTING to the schooldropouts in Kummaripeta ofSalapadu village of Gunturdistrict on 13th April 2011.

Salapadu villageconsists of more than 300potters families and majority

of the young girls are school dropouts. Social stigmas andeconomic conditions are the major cause for their dropout.Hence, the Department of Lifelong Learning explored thepossibilities of giving them training in Pot Painting.

Mrs. B. Syamala, resident of the village, was theresource person for the Training Programme. More than 57school dropouts enrolled in the training. Their family membershelped the training programme by preparing Pots of differentsizes and shapes. Different concepts were painted on thepots. The Valedictary Programme of the Training Programmein Pot Painting was conducted in Salapadu village of Gunturdistrict, on May 8th 2011. MLA and Chairman of SangamDairy, Sri Dhulipalla Narendra was the chief guest for theprogramme. Other invited guests were Prof. P. NarasimhaRao and Prof. N. Samuyelu from ANU, while Mr. M.V.Ramana presided over the programme.

AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON POLLUTION OFPLASTIC ON ENVIRONMENT

The Department of Lifelong Learning organized anAwareness Programme on Pollution of Plastic onEnvironment in the College of Pharmacetical Sciences, ANU,on 15th April 2011.

Programme. The programme was coordinated by Prof. P.Syama Thrimurthy and presided over by Dr. Prameela Rani.

Dr. Swamy through PPT slides explained the pollutioncaused by plastic used in houses, Computers, medical fieldetc. Pictures of various pollutants both dissolvable and nondissolvable were displayed. He explained to the studentsthe various toxic plastics that are used to store medicines,the negligent way of disposing them, the damage that occursboth to human and animal life etc. He even presenteddifferent ideas for reusing the plastic and minimizing plasticpollution to certain extent. More than 70 Pharmacy studentsand staff got benefited by this programme.

DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING

AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON LEGALASPECTS IN NURSING

programme in the presence of the college principal, staffmembers and trainees. The programme was coordinatedby Prof. P. Syama Thrimurthy, HOD, Dept. of LifelongLearning with the support of her staff. Mrs. Dhanalakshmi,Principal of the college presided over the programme andMrs. K. Suganthi was the resource person for theprogramme. Over 130 students of the Nursing colleges werethe beneficiaries of the programme.

Mrs. K. Suganthi explained why trainees have to beeducated about the legal aspects while nursing. She saidpeople with different mind sets, economic and healthconditions come to the hospital. Handling them is a difficultand challenging job. Only when trainees are aware of thelegal aspects can they perform their duties better. Shenarrated the legal situations that arise in treating patients,using drugs, handling the Mentally retarded people,personnel problems within the hospital etc.

The Department ofLifelong Learningorganized an Awarenessprogramme on “LegalAspects in Nursing” inSister Care College ofNursing, Guntur, on 16th

April, 2011. Director of thecollege Mr. Rasool,inaugurated the

Dr. A.V.V. Swamy, Faculty from the Department ofEnvironmental Sciences, was the Resource Person for the

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DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Kasturi K, Kiran Kumar Reddy L, Nawaz Babajaan, PavithraV and K R S Sambasiva Rao. 2011. “Molecular modeling andstructure based validation of H. influenzae KW20 RD proteins”.Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and ChemicalSciences, April– June, 2:2, 665-674.

K.K Pulicherla, Mrinmoy Ghosh, G. Venkata Rao and K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao. 2011. “Cost effective Production of algal biomass(Chlorella vulgaris) from Dairy Effluents for use in biofuelproduction”. International Journal of Biotechnology andBioengineering Research, 2:1, 127-139.

K.Ananda Krishna, K.Sai Krishna, Ruben Berrocal, K.S.Raoand K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao. 2011. “Myocardial infarction and stemcells”. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 3:2, 182-188.

P.Sudhakar, M.Usha Kiranmayi, S.Selvaraj, M.Srinivasa Rao,M.Vijayalakshmi and K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao. 2011. “EngineeringGeneric Vaccine Vectors”. Int. J. Biomedical Engineering andTechnology, 6:1, 93-108.

K.K.Pulicherla, G.S.Gadupudi, V.P.B.Rekha, K.Seetharam,Anmol Kumar and K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao. 2011. “Isolation,Cloning and Expression of Mature Staphylokinase from LysogenicStaphylococcus aureus Collected from a Local Wound Sample ina Salt Inducible E.coli Expression Host”. International Journal ofAdvanced Science and Technology, 30:1, 35-42.

S.Rambabu, K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao and R.Polavarapu. 2011.“An Optimized Process for Expression, Scale-Up and Purificationof Recombinant Erythropoietin Produced in Chinese HamsterOvary Cell Culture”. Research in Biotechnology, 2:3, 58-74.

P. Jaganmohana Rao and K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao. 2011. “Studieson establishment of primary cell cultures from Hepatopancreatictissue of Penaeus vannamei post larvae using different biologicalfluid extracts”. Research Journal of Biotechnology, 6:1, 64-68.

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY AND MICROBIOLOGY

A. Kavitha and M. Vijayalakshmi. 2011. “Toxigenic potential ofthe molds associated with Serratia italica (L.) Beauv”. Journal ofPharmacy Research, 1, 973-975.

K. Sreenivasulu, M. Vijayalakshmi and K. Sambasivarao. 2011.“hTERT gene inhibition studies in cancer cells by usingpolysaccharide lentinan”. Journal of Medical Genetics andGenomics, 3, 7-12.

Arasan Elayaraja, M. Vijayalakshmi and Devalrao Garikapati.2011. “Anthelmintic screening of various crude extracts ofPhyllanthus simplex Retz”. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical,Biological and Chemical Sciences, 1, 425-428.

Poda Sudhakar, M. Usha Kiranmayi, Selvaraj Sankarpandian,Manyam Srinivasa Rao, M. Vijayalakshmi and K.R.S. Rao.2011. “Engineering generic vaccine vectors”. International Journalof Biomedical Engineering and Technology, 6, 93-108.

Dr. Mallikarjuna G, Mallikarjuna K, Reddy and MK, Kaul T. 2011.“Expression of OsDREB2A transcription factor confers enhanceddehy dration and salt stress tolerance in rice (Oryza satiya L.)”.Biotechnology Letters. 22:8, 1689-97.

CENTRE FOR MAHAYANA BUDDHIST STUDIES

Dr. Ch.Swaroopa Rani. 2011. “Pandita Ayothi Das and Revival ofBuddhism”. Misimi May.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

Somshankar Dube and Y.Sunandamma, B. Sreenivasarao.2011. “Kinetic – Spectrophotometric Determination of Traceamounts of copper (Ii0 based on its Catalytic effect on the reactionof )- Anisidine and potassium Bromate” . IJPWR, 2, Jan- Mar.

Y.A.S.J. Prasanna Kumari, K.M.M.S Prakash, B. Sreenivasaraoand Y.Sunandamma. 2011. ”Synthesis and characterization ofBenzil thiosemicarbazone Au (III) complexes As potentialanticancer drugs”. IJPT, June, 3:2, 2701-2706 .

Y.A.S.J. Prasanna Kumari, K.M.M.S Prakash, E.Hari Krishna,B.Sreenivasa Rao and Y.Sunandamma. 2011. ”Synthesis andCharacterization of Ru (III) -Benzil Thiosemicarbazones aspotential Anti Cancer Drugs”. IJPT June, 3:2, 2880-2885.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Dr. R.Satya Prasad, Bhanu Prakash. B, B.Kezia Rani andT.Sudha. 2009. “Techniques in Computer Forensics: A RecoveryPerspective”. International Journal of Security, 3:2, 27-35.

Dr. R.Satya Prasad and Dr. R.R.L Kantam. 2009. “Detection ofReliable Software-A Comparative Study of Three Distinct FailureSituations”. ANU Journal of Engineering and Technology, 1:1,96-108.

Dr. R.Satya Prasad and R.R.L Kantam. 2009. “A ComparativeEvaluation of HLSRGM-Failure Count Data”. ANU Journal ofEngineering and Technology, 1:2, 85-99.

Dr. R.Satya Prasad and Bhanu Prakash.B. 2010. “Essentials ofImage Steganalysis Measures”. Journal of Theoretical and AppliedInformation Technology, 11:1, 1-9.

Dr. R.Satya Prasad and G.Krishna Mohan. 2010. “SoftwareProcess Control-Yamada Imperfect debugging model I”.International Journal of Computer Engineering and ComputerApplications, 3:1, 1-7.

Dr. R.Satya Prasad, P.Srinivasulu and I.R. Babu. 2010.“Intelligent Network Intrusion detection using DT and BNclassification techniques”. International Journal of Advanced SoftComputing, 2:1, 124-141.

Dr. R. Satya Prasad, Ramchand H.Rao, K and R.R.L. Kantam.2011. “Software Reliability Measuring using modified maximumlikelihood estimation and SPC”. International Journal of ComputerApplications, 18:3, March, 1-5.

Dr. R. Satya Prasad, B. Bhanu Prakash and Md. Moulana. 2011.“Performance Analysis of IEEE 201.11 Non-staturated DCF”.International Journal of Computer Science Issues, 8: 3(1) , May,565-567.

Dr. R. Satya Prasad, N. Supriya and G. Krishna Mohan. 2011.“SPC for Software Reliability: Imperfect Software DebuggingModel”. International Journal of Computer Science Issues, 8:3(2),May, 219-224.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Prof. R. Saraswathi. 2011. “The Game of Art and The Game ofLife: A Study of Luigi Pirandell”. R. Poli Reddy (ed.). CriticalExpressions. New Delhi: Mangalam Publishers & Distributors,241-258.

Dr. G. Chenna Reddy. (i) 2011. “History as Fiction in ChamanNahal’s The Triumph of the Tricolour”. R. Poli Reddy (ed.). CriticalExpressions. New Delhi: Mangalam Publishers & Distributors,121-135.

(ii) 2011. “Teaching English through Mass Media”. N. Usha & J.Mythili (eds.). English for Specific Purposes, Teaching and LearningStrategies. New Delhi: Prestige Books, 124-132.ISBN: 81-7851-092-8.

DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM

Dr. K. John Babu and D.V.R. Murthy :i. 2010. “Evaluation research: An overview”. Media Mimansa(Journal of Communication Research, Makhanlal ChaturvediNational University of Journalism & Communication, Bhopal), 4:1,July – September.

ii. 2010. “Mulyankan Sodhe: Eke Simhavalokan”. Samachar sodhe(Hindi Journal of Media Mimansa of Communication Research,Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism &Communication, Bhopal), 4:1, July – September.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

Ch. Rajyasree and D.Krishna Rao. 2011. “Spectroscopicinvestigations on alkali earth bimuth borate glasses doped withCuO”. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 357, 836-841. (An Elsevierpublication).

K.Sreekanth, D.Sravana Kumar, M.Kondaiah and D.KrishnaRao. 2011. “Volumetric and viscometric study of molecularinteractions in the mixtures of some secondary alcohols withequimolar mixture of ethanol and N,N-dimethylacetamide at308.15K”. Physica B., 406, 854-858. (An Elsevier publication).

S.Yasub, G.Sahaya Baskaran, S.Bala Murali Krishna,Ch.Rajyasree, A.Ramesh Babu and D.Krishna Rao. 2011.“Spectroscopic properties and dielectric dispersion of K2O-BaO-B2O3 glasses doped with Fe2O3”. Indian Journal of Pure & AppliedPhysics, 49, 315-322.

S.Bala Murali Krishna and D.Krishna Rao.2011. “Structuralimpact of tungsten ions on ZnO-Sb2O3-As2O3 glass system”.Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 509, 7373-7380.

T. Vijaya Krishna, S. Sreehari Sastry and V.R.K. Murthy. 2011. “Dielectric relaxation, thermodynamic and theoretical studies onhydrogen bonded polar binary Mixtures of N-methyl aniline withpropan-1-ol and isopropyl alcohol”. Indian Journal of Physics, 85,379-390.

S. Salma Begum, T.Vindhya Kumari , Ch. Ravi Shankar Kumarand S. Sreehari Sastry. 2011. “Liquid crystalline G phase of self-assembled donor–acceptor molecules by intermolecular Hydrogenbonding”. Journal of Non- Crystalline Solids (UK), 357, 1745-1749.

S. Sreehari Sastry, T.Vindhya Kumari, S. Salma Begum and V.Venkata Rao. 2011. “Investigations into effective order geometryin a series of liquid crystals”. Liquid Crystals, 38, 277–285.

Sandy Subala, Syama Sundar, V.Padmini Tamilenthi and S.Sreehari Sastry. 2011. “Synthesis and characterization of bananashaped liquid crystals derived from Isophthalic acid as a centralcore”. Recent Research in Science and Technology, 3, 120-124.

T. Raghavendra Rao, Ch. Rama Krishna, U.S.Udayachandran Thampy, Ch.Venkata Reddy, Y.P.Reddy, P.Sambasiva Rao and R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. 2011. “ Physical andspectral investigations of Cu2+ doped alkali Zinc Borate glasses”.Applied Magnetic Resonance (The Netherlands), 40, 339-350.

Ch.Rama Krishna, Ch.Venkata Reddy, U. S. Udaya chandranThampy, Y.P. Reddy, P.Sambasiva Rao and R.V.S.S. N.Ravikumar. 2011.”An efficient and room temperature synthesisof Fe3+ doped Chlorocadmium-phosphate molecular sieves:Spectroscopic, Thermal and Powder XRD Investigations”.Inorganic Chemistry Communications (U.K.), 14, 1048-1052.

T.Raghavendra Rao, Ch.Rama Krishna, Ch.Venkata Reddy,U.S. Udayachandran Thampy, Y.P.Reddy, P.S.Rao andR.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. 2011. “Mixed Alkali Effect and opticalproperties of Ni2+ doped 20ZnO+xLi2O +(30-x) Na2O + 50B2O3

glasses”. Journal of Spectro- chimica Acta Part A: Molecular andBiomolecular Spectroscopy (U.K.), 79, 1116-1122.

I.N. Prakash, B.Babu, Ch. Venkata Reddy, P. Narayana Murty,Y.P.Reddy, P. Sambasiva Rao and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2011.“Spectroscopic studies on Fe3+ and Mn2+ ions doped SrB4O7

glasses”. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 406, 3295-3298.

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 Co2+ doped mixed alkali zincborate glasses”. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 357, 3379-3386.

Ch. Venkata Reddy, Ch. Rama Krishna, U. S. UdayachandranThampy, Y.P.Reddy, P.S.Rao and R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. 2011.“Spectral investigations on Cu2+ doped â- Barium Borate Nanorodsby co-precipitation Method”. Physica Scripta (Sweden), 84, 025602(6PP).

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK

Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2011. “Life Sketch of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar”.Religion of Ambedkar Journal, 1:1, June, 52-55.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS

Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu. 2011. “A new method of constructionof second order slope rotatable designs using incompleteblock designs with unequal block sizes”. ProbStat Forum, 4, 44-53, April.

Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu, K. Rajya Lakshmi and G. Raghaviah.2011. “Reaction of Urdbean Genotypes on Growth in RainfedVertisols of Andhra Pradesh-A case study”. International Journalof Agricultural and Statistical Sciences, 7: 1, 9-14, June.

DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU AND ORIENTAL LANGUAGES

Prof. G.Y. Prabhavathi Devi : i. 2011. “Bhavakavitwamlo Smruti”.Prasarika. Warangal: Adhunika Sahitya Vedika, p.3.

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ii. 2011. “Mahilalku Asajanakam – Gruhahimsa Chattam”. Srujana.Vijayawada: M.M. Kalasala.

DEPT. OF TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Dr. P. Purna Chandra Rao & P.Usha Kiran. 2011. “Mother ofLiving Beings: The Environment”. (Ed)Volume on Environmentand Rural Development, Chennai: Novel Corporation, 115-127.

Dr. P. Purna Chandra Rao. 2011. “Social Responsibility ofBusiness Firms –A Marketing Strategy”. ANU Journal ofCommerce & Management, 2:1, 34-45.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

Dr. A. Prameela Rani. 2011. “Synthesis and invitro antibacterialactivity of some novel 2-amino-4,6-diacrylpyimidine derivative”.Iranian Journal of Sciences, 22:1.

P.Rohini. 2011. “Method Development and Validation forExamination of Nevirapine from tablets by RP-HPLC”. InternationalJournal of Pharmacy, 1:1, 29-33.

K.Sujana. 2011. “Difference Spectrophotometric Method forPioglitazone Hydrochloride and Metformin Hydrochloride’’. Journalof Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 3: 4, 1122-1126.

ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITYP. G. Academic Calendar – 2011-2012 (Semester System)

01 Reopening of the University College/ANU Nuzvid and Ongole Campuses andAffiliated Colleges 15-06-2011

02 Commencement of classes for 3rd semester PG students(except MBA, MCA &PGDCA) 20-06-2011

03 Commencement of classes for 1st semester P.G. students(exceptM.B.A., M.C.A.) including MBA (HA) and MBA (IB) andM.Sc.(NBT) 11-07-2011

04 Closure of admission for various courses to be decided later05 DASARA break 03-10-2011 to08-10-201106 Last date for submission of Master list of newly admitted 1st semester

students of 2011-12 as per the proforma prescribed by the University Within one month from thelast date of admissions

07 Last date for payment of fees and submission of examination applicationsfor 3rd semester & 1st semester 10-10-2011 and

with a late fee 15-10-201108 Closure of instruction and Last date for submission of galleys for 3rd

Semester& 1st Semester 25-10-201109 Commencement of 3rd semester PG examinations 09-11-201110 Commencement of 1st semester P.G. examinations 10-11-201111 Practical examinations for 3rd and 1st semesters students Before the commencement

(wherever applicable) of P.G. theory Exams as faras possible

12 Commencement of classes for 4th semester & 2nd Semester students 23-11-201113 CHRISTMAS and PONGAL break 23-12-2011 to17-01-201214 Payment of examination fee and submission of application forms 17-03-2012 and with a

for 4thand 2nd semester students late fee21-03-201215 Closure of instruction and last date for submission of galleys for

4thsemester & 2nd Semester students 27-03-201216 Completion of P.G. Practical exams for 4th and 2nd semesters students Before the commencement of

theory exams as far as possible

17 Commencement of 4th semester examinations 10-04-201218 Commencement of 2nd semester examinations 11-04-201219 Commencement of Supplementary (Non-Semester) examinations Will be decided later20 Summer Vacation starts from 28-04-201221 Reopening of the University College/A.N.U. Campuses, and Ongole/Affiliated

Colleges having P.G. courses for the academic year 2012-13 18-06-201222 Examination timings 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM

Note:- PG Calendar includes MBA (IB), M.Sc. (Nanotechnology), MBA (Hospital Administration)

RESEARCH DEGREES AWARDED DURING APRIL – JUNE 2011Ph.D. DEGREES AWARDED

Sl.No. Name of the Candidate Subject Research Guide

1. Poreddy Venkat Reddy Chemistry Dr. Arun Kumar Shaw,Scientist F, Central DrugResearch Institute, Lucknow

2. Manchala Bosu Babu History Prof.V.Sundara Rama Sastry3. Sanikommu Madhavi Computer Science & Engineering Prof. I. Ramesh Babu4. Srikanth Vemuru Computer Science & Engineering Prof. I. Ramesh Babu5. P. Thimmappa Naidu Computer Science & Engineering Prof. I. Ramesh Babu6. Shaheda Akthar Computer Science & Engineering Prof. P. Thrimurthy7. Chintha Anuradha English Prof P. Rajasekhar8. P. Sreenivasa Prasanna Pharmacy Prof. B. Syama Sundar9. Raja Ratnam Borra Bio-technology Prof. A. Subrahmanyam10. Y Lalitha Kumari Education Dr. Ravi Ranga Rao11. Vemireddy Venkata Narsi Reddy Commerce & Management Studies Prof. Dr. B. R. Surya

Prakasha Rao, RVR & JCCollege of Engineering, Guntur

12. Thirupathi Rao Komati Computer Science & Engineering Dr. L.S.S. Reddy13. Vuppalapati Naga Vasanta Srinivasu Chemistry Dr. Srinivas Kantevari, Sr.

Scientist, Organic ChemistryDivision II, IICT, Hyderabad

14. Sattu Bala Murali Krishna Physics Prof. D. Krishna Rao15. Mohammed Abdul Hussain Telugu Prof. G. Krupachary16. Kagitha Subba Rao Telugu Prof. G. Krupachary17. Venkateswarlu Chinnam Chemistry Prof. P.V.V. Satyanarayana18. Vutukuri Vara Prasada Rao Telugu Prof. G.Y. Prabhavathi Devi,19. Addepalli Kondaiah Swamy Commerce and Management Studies Prof. G.N. Brahmanandam,20. Kanaparthy Abraham Lincoln Commerce and Management Studies Prof. S. Vijayaraju21. Bezawada Vijaya Kumar Telugu Prof. G Y Prabhavathi Devi22. Bangaru Raja Rajeswari Physics Dr. P.V. Datta Prasad,

The Hindu College, Machilipatnam23. Vijaya Krishna Tadekoru Physics Prof. S. Sreehari Sastry24. T. V. V. Phani Kumar Commerce and Management Studies Prof. G. Prasad25. Nageshwar Rao D Commerce and Management Studies Prof. S. Vijaya Raju26. C Uma Maheswari Chemistry Dr. M. Lakshmi Kantam,

Inorganic and PhysicalChemistry Division, IndianInstitute of Technology, Hyderabad

27. Venu Gopal Kandunuri Bio-technology Prof. B. Ganga Rao, UniversityCollege of PharmaceuticalSciences, Andhra University

28. Kondamadugula Hanuma Reddy Mathematics Prof. I. Ramabhadra Sarma29. Shaik Azeeza Chemistry Dr. Ahmed Kamal, Scientist H,

Indian Institute of ChemicalTechnology, Hyderabad

30. Jayashankar L Pharmacy Prof. B. Syama Sundar31. Gudala Pratap Kumar Bio-technology Prof. K.P. R. Chowdary32. Raja Kumar Parabathina Bio-chemistry Prof. K. Somasekhara Rao,

Retd. Professorof Chemistry, ANUNuzvid Campus

33. V. Mallikarjuna Reddy Education Dr. D. Bhaskara Rao, RVRRCollege of Education, Guntur

34. Kancharla Gangadhara Rao Computer Science & Engineering Independent submission35. Vedala Naga Sailaja Commerce and Management Studies Prof. T.Umamaheswara Rao36. I.J.Prameela Kumari Women’s Studies Prof. N.Samuyelu37. Victoria Narichiti Commerce and Management Studies Prof. G.Prasad38. N.Ananda Rao Economics Prof. M.V.Narasimha Sarma39. T.Chandra Paul Raju Economics Prof. N.Sudhakara Rao

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40. G.V.Satya Sekhar Commerce and Management Studies Prof. Noor Basha Abdul41. Gudi Satheesh Kumar Microbiology Prof. Noor Basha Abdul42. TVS Udaya Bhaskar Environmental Sciences Dr. M. Ravichandran43. G Nagaraju Telugu Prof G Y Prabhavathi Devi44. Sujatha Geddam Bio-technology Dr P K Mandal

M. PHIL. DEGREES AWARDED

S.No. Name Subject Name of the Guide1 H. Bhavani Naga Prasanna Physics Dr. K. Srinivasa Rao2 M. Murali Krishna Physics Dr. K. Krishna Reddy3 Neela Bhanu Murthy Physics Dr. Siva Rama Krishna4 B. Ranadheer Reddy Chemistry Prof. B. Haribabu5. T.V.L. Balaji Gupta Chemistry Prof. M. Bapuji6. K.Suneel Babu Chemistry Prof. M. Bapuji7. T. Sri Latha Sanskrit Dr. M. Satyanarayana8. K. Vijaya Babu Physics Dr. K. Krishna Reddy9. G. Narasimha Rao Chemistry Dr. J. Venkateswara Rao10. Mir Nohmaan Ali Commerce Prof. G. V. Chalam11. Pusuluri Ramesh Babu English Dr. Raja Sekhar . P.12. M. Kiran Raj Physics Prof. S. Sreehari Sastry,13. T. Sujana Physics Dr. G. Srinivasa Rao14 G. Nageswara Rao Commerce Prof. Noor Basha Abdul15. Ch. Ravindranath Commerce Prof. G. Prasad16. N. Swetha Commerce Prof. Noor Basha Abdul17. Vank Vankamalla Renuka Physics Prof. D. Krishna Rao18. Gandhi Chinthala Rural Development Dr. V. Divyathejo Murthy19. B. Sowjanya English Prof. R. Saraswathi.20. U. Vasudeva Rao English Prof. R. Saraswathi.21 Ramesh Budharam Social work Dr. D. K. Dhanalakshmi22. Rama Krishna Gurrala History Dr. S. Murali Mohan

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VISIT OF EXPERTS

Prof. D.N. Reddy,Vice-Chancellor of JNTU,visited the University on

10-5-11.

Prof. Ramamurthy Naidu,Member, U.G.C.,

visited the university on13-4-2011

Cultural Programmes conducted in view of Governor’s visitto Kondapalli Fort. Mr. Rahiman briefed the Governor aboutthe 21 outstanding paintings of fragments of AmaravathiArt pertaining to Lord Buddha, painted by Sri RegullaMallikarjuna Rao, Joint Director, Department of SocialWelfare, East & West Godawari Districts. The paintingsbelong to Buddhist Relics, whose originals are preservedin the Amaravathi Art Gallary in the British Museum, London.

GOVERNOR'S VISIT TO KONDAPALLI FORTS.A.Rahiman Saheb, Guest Faculty, Department of

Tourism and Hospitality Management, Acharya NagarjunaUniversity acted as a Guide to His Excellency, Hon’bleGovernor of Andhra Pradesh Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan,Lady Governor and their entourage during their visit toKondapalli Fort on 4th April 2011. He explained the historicaland cultural importance of the fort to the Governor indetail.He also performed the role as Master of Ceremony for the

Acharya Nagarjuna University can now boast ofseveral new buildings which were inaugurated by theVice-Chancellor Prof Y.R. Hargopal Reddy on 16-5-2011 on the campus. Constructed at a cost of Rs. 50crores over the last four years, the state-of-the-artbuildings reflect the focus of the university oninfrastructure development. The Vice-Chancellorinaugurated 8 out of a total of 11 buildings while Dr.G.S. Raju, Managing Director of Siris Foundation,inaugurated the Pharmacy Bhavan. The finished

INAUGURATION OF NEW BUILDINGS

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Law University, Bangalore; Prof. R. Venkata Rao;D.S.P. Smt. Annapurna Reddy; the Rector Prof. K.V.Rao; the Registrar Prof. M.V.N. Sarma; the Principalsof the University Colleges; Heads of the Departments;teaching and non-teaching staff.

buildings include Rabindranath Tagore AdministrativeBuilding (Rs.5.50 crores), Pharmacy Bhavan (Rs.6.50crores), Amaravathi Boys’ Hostel for 300 students(Rs.8.50 crores), Civil Engineering Block (Rs.11 crores),Engineering College Building (Rs. 2.60 crores),Engineering Central Block (Rs. 7 crores), EngineeringWorkshop (Rs. 4 crores), University Guest House (Rs.5crores). The Vice-Chancellor also laid foundationstones for 3 more buildings on the same day. Thefestive inauguration took place in the presence ofGuntur Superintendent of Police Sri Ravi Chandra; JointCollector Dr. A. Sarath; Vice-Chancellor of National

The buildings stand testimony to the vision andplan of the former Vice-Chancellor Prof. V.Balamohandas and the present Vice-Chancellor Prof.Y.R. Haragopal Reddy to develop infrastructure befittinga university.

Amaravathi Boys Hostel

Research Scholars Hostel

Central Block, ANU College of Engineering & Technology

GS Raju Pharmacy Bhavan

Civil Building

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SEMINARS / CONFERENCES ATTENDED

CENTRE FOR MAHAYANA BUDDHIST STUDIES

Dr. Ch.Swaroopa Rani : Presented a paper on “Right to EducationAct and Women Education” at the seminar on Right to EducationAct held at Department of Education, ANU on 16th June, 2011.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

The following papers were presented at the National Seminar heldat Department of Economics, Government Degree College,Mandapet, East Godavari District during 11-12 June, 2011.

i. Ch.Venu Babu, M.N.Swarna and Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao:Presented a paper on “Impact of Globalisation on TrainingPrograms of Rural Development (A Basic Approach)”.

ii. Dr.B.V.Raghavendar, M.N.Swarna and Prof. B. SambasivaRao: Presented a paper on “Health Disparities: Issues andChallenges”.

iii. Jessi Padma, K.Chandra Sekhar & Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao:Presented a paper on “Globalization and Rural India”.

iv. K.Mahendra Kumar, M.Babu Rao & Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao:Presented a paper on “Rural Development programmesthrough the Panchayats in Andhra Pradesh”.

v. K. Pradeep Kumar and Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao: Presenteda paper on “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural EmploymentGuarantee Scheme: Its Impact of Globalization on IndianEconomy”.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani: As Resource Person gave lectureon “Phonetics” in the weeklong Training programme for SecondarySchool Teachers organized by Commission of CollegiateEducation, Govt. of A.P., at S.V.R.M. College, Nagaram on May12, 2011.

Sri M. Suresh Kumar:i. Presented a paper on “The Need of Case Study in Educational

Curriculum” in the National Seminar on Right to Education Act,organized by Department of Education, ANU, Guntur on 16th

June 2011.ii. Presented a paper on “Gurram Joshua’s ‘Graveyard’-Thematic

Analysis” at the National Seminar on Contemporary Poetry-Critical Perspectives, organized by Department of English,S.P.M. University, Tirupati during 28-29 June 2011.

DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING

Prof. P. Syama Thrimurthy: Presented a paper on “CompetenciesDevelopment through Lifelong Learning” at the National Workshopon Lifelong Learning for Skill Development, conducted by theDepartment of Adult and Continuing Education, University ofMadras during 20-21 April, 2011.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

P. Srinivasa Rao, Ch. Rajyasri, A.Ramesh Babu, P. M. VinayaTeja, and D. Krishna Rao: Presented a paper on “Effect of Bi2O 3

addition on physical, structural and electrical properties of Zincbismuth phosphate glasses”, at the National Conference onLuminescence & its Applications (NCLA 2011), organized byLuminescent Society of India, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University,Raipur and Disha Institute of Management and Technology, Raipur,during 7-9 February, 2011.

S. Sandy Subala, B. Syama Sundar, Padmini Tamilenthi andSreehari Sastry: Presented a paper on “Synthesis andcharacterization of salicylaldimine based banana shaped liquidcrystals” at the National conference on Material Science, PonjeslyCollege of Engineering, Tamilnadu, during February , 2011.

S. Sreehari Sastry S, Salma Begum S, V.R.K. Murthy andVindhya Kumari T: Presented a paper on “Effect of Magnetite NanoParticles on p-n-alkyl Benzoic Acid Mesogens at the Internationalconference on Materials and Advanced Technology (ICMAT 2011),SUNTEC, Singapore, June 2011.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK

Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: Delivered a lecture on “Social Evils likeDrunkenness, Gambling & Eve-teasing” at the Stipendiary TrainingProgramme for Police Constables (Armed Reserve) 2011 Batch,Visakhapatnam- City & Rural, organized by the Andhra PradeshState Special Police Force (A.P.S.S.P.F.), 6th Battalion, Mangalagirion 29-06-2011.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS

Prof. R.R.L. Kantam: Presented a paper on “TESTING OFHYPOTHESIS” at the UGC Sponsored Two-Day Workshop onResearch Methods in Commerce and Management Studies, atK.B.N.College, Vijayawada on 26 June, 2011.

G. V. S. R. Anjaneyulu: Presented a paper on “Quality ImprovementThrough Third Order Slope Rotatable Designs”, at I I S A Conferenceon Probability, Statistics and Data Analysis, at North Carolina StateUniversity, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, during 21-24 April, 2011.

DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU AND ORIENTAL LANGUAGES

Prof. G.Y. Prabhavathi Devi:i. Presented a paper on “Radhika Santvanam” at the National

Seminar on Telugu Bhasha Sahityalu, organized by AndhraUniversity, Visakhapatnam, April 2011.

ii. Presented a paper on “Andhra Bhagavatam – Potana Atmeeyata”at the National Seminar on Telugu Margadesi Sahityalu,organized by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, June 2011.

iii. Gave a talk on “Kavitwatatva Vicharam Kattamanchi VimarsanaDrukpatham” on All India Radio, broadcast on 22-4-2011.

iv. Gave a talk on “Muddupalani Chamatkuriti” on All Intia Radio,broadcast on 22-5-2011.

DEPT. OF TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Dr. P. Purna Chandra Rao: Presented a paper on “Road Linesare the Basic Transport Infrastructure for the Development ofEconomy –A Study”, at the National Seminar on the Impact ofGlobalization on Rural Development, organized by the Dept. ofEconomics, Govt. Degree College, Mandapeta, East Godavari,during 11-12 June 2011.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESAnnapurna Uppala: Attended the National Conference onEmerging trends in Pharmaceutical Science and Practice”, held atA.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy, Narasaraopet under thepatronage of Indian Pharmaceutical Association (EducationDivision), Mumbai, on 17th April 2011.

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Md. ThasleemLibrary Assistant

31-05-2011

G. Harnadh BabuSenior Assistant

31-05-2011

NON-TEACHING STAFFRETIREMENT

The following Non-teaching staffretired from service on attainingsuperannuation.

The University places on recordthe valuable services rendered by themand wishes them a happy retired life.

T. BhagyammaRice Cleaner30-06-2011

NON-TEACHING STAFF PROMOTIONSThe following Non-teaching staff were promoted as follows during April-June 2011.

P. Nagaraju (Attender) as Record Assistant P. Anand Kumar (Record Assistant) as Junior AssistantK. Sarada Bai (Senior Assistant) as Superintendent N.Koteswara Rao (Cleaner) as Record Assistant,M. Sai Baba (Asst. Registrar) as Deputy Registrar 0. Ratna Kumari (Superintendent) as Asst. Registrar

V.S. Manikyala RaoJunior Assistant

31-05-2011

M. Narasimha Rao, Cleaner, died on 05-04-2011.M.Nageswara Rao, Sweeper, died on 10-05-2011.

Ch. V. Krishnaiah, Retd. Deputy Registrar, died on 12-05-2011.K.Krishna Kumari, Joint Registrar (Retd.), died on 16-05-2011.

N. Ganga Rao, Attender, died on 23-06-2011.The University mourned their deaths and conveyed condolences to the bereaved families.

OBITUARY

NON-TEACHING STAFF NEWS

B. LakshminarayanaAttender

30-06-2011

K. VenkateswarluRecord Assistant

30-06-2011

T. Rajya Lakhsmi,Deputy Registrar

30-06-2011

P. NancharaiahDeputy Registrar

30-06-2011

B. Malleswari RaniSuperintedent

30-06-2011

Y. Siva Sankara RaoSuperintendent

30-06-2011

G.S.V. SekharSuperintendent

30-04-2011

M.Siva Prasada RaoDeputy Registrar

31-05-2011

S.ManghathayarammaSweeper

30-04-2011

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NSS ACTIVITIES (APRIL - JUNE 2011)Sanction of NSS Units:

It is gratifying that the State Liaison Office hassanctioned 40 additional NSS units to NSS Cell ofAcharya Nagarjuna University for the year 2011-12taking the tally of units to 400 from 360 last year.

Adventure Training Camp (Shimla)A Team of 8 selected volunteers (5 Male and 3

Female) led by N. Rama Devi has been taken toSl. Name of the Male/ Female CollegeNo. Candidate

1 Ajay Chowdhary M P.B.Siddharthacollege of Arts &Science, Vijayawada

2 Teja M J K C College, Guntur

3 Sri Ramulu M P.B.N.College, Nagaram

4 Bhaskar M VTJM & IVTR DegreeCollege, Mangalagiri

5 Vikram M Hindu College, Guntur

6 Renuka F P.B.Siddhartha College,Vijayawada

7 Manasa F P.B.N.College, Nidubrolu

8 Dhana Lakshmi F VTJM & IVTR College,Mangalagiri

Narkonda (Shimla ) to participate in the AdventureTraining Camp held during 18-27 June, 2011. Theadventure training camp activities include trekking,Rock climbing, Jumering, River Crossing and valleycrossing. The following volunteers have participatedin the camp.

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DEPUTATION OF PROGRAMME OFFICERS

The two Programme Officers namely J.BhavaniRamesh Kumar of SIMS College of Pharmacy. Gunturand P. Babu Rao of P. B. Siddhartha College,Vijayawada, were deputed to attend the orientationand Training Programme conducted by Training &Orientation Centre, Andhra University, Visakhapatnamduring 08-13. June, 2011.

Two Programme Officers namely Ch.Venkateswaralu of P.B.Siddhartha College andK.Vijaya Kumari, SVRM College, Nagaram,participated in the Training of Trainees Programme inPeer Education organised at Kalinga Institute ofIndustrial Technology, Odisha, sponsored by the RajivGandhi National Institute of Youth Development,Sriperumbudur during 18-27 May, 2011.

NSS TASKS & TARGETS FOR THE YEAR 2011-2012The state NSS Cell has envisaged the following

tasks and targets for NSS Cell of Acharya NagarjunaUniversity for the academic year 2011-12. The detailsinclude enrolment of 40,000 volunteers, adoption ofvillages / slums - 400, plantation of saplings -1,90,000,Blood Donation - 30,000 Units, Pulse PolioImmunization - 90,000 beneficiaries, HIV / AIDSAwareness - 1,00,000 beneficiaries, Illiteracy toLiteracy - 12,000, water harvesting pits - 1,000 andcheck dams-10, Reconstruction and Repair of roads– 150 Km, Advisory Committee meetings – 2,Programme Officers meetings – 3, Training ofprogramme officers in orientation programme – 200and refresher courses – 250, Youth LeadershipTraining Programmes – 3, Mega workshops – 01, andNational Integration Camps – 01.

PROPOSED ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR II, III & IV B.TECH. CLASSESFOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR-2011-12

III & IV B.TECH. CLASSES

DESCRIPTION I SEMESTER II SEMESTERCOMMENCEMENT OF CLASS WORK 06-06-2011 31-10-2011FIRST MID-TERM EXMINATIONS 01-08-2011 to 06-08-2011 02-01-2012 to 07-01-2012LAST INSTRUCTION DAY 24-09-2011 10-03-2012SECOND MID-TERM EXAMINATIONS 26-09-2011 to 01-10-2011 12-03-2012 to 17-03-2012PREPARATION HOLIDAYS 02-10-2011 to 11-10-2011 18-03-2012 to 27-03-2012PROPOSED DATE OF UNIVERSITYEXAMINATIONS 12-10-2011 – 4/4 B.Tech. 28-03-2012 – 4/4 B.Tech.

13-10-2011 – 3/4 B.Tech. 29-03-2012 – 3/4 B.Tech.

Dasara Vacation: 02-10-2011 to 09-10-2011, Pongal Vacation: 08-01-2012 to 15-01-2012

Commencement of class work for the academic year-2012-13 For IV B.Tech:04-06-2012

II B.TECH. CLASSES

DESCRIPTION I SEMESTER II SEMESTERCOMMENCEMENT OF CLASS WORK 04-07-2011 05-12-2011FIRST MID-TERM EXMINATIONS 02-09-2011 to 08-09-2011 06-02-2012 to 11-02-2012LAST INSTRUCTION DAY 29-10-2011 31-03-2012SECOND MID-TERM EXAMINATIONS 31-10-2011 to 05-11-2011 02-04-2012 to 07-04-2012PREPARATION HOLIDAYS 06-11-2011 to 15-11-2011 08-04-2012 to 17-04-2012PROPOSED DATE OF UNIVERSITYEXAMINATIONS 16-11-2011 18-04-2012

Dasara Vacation: 02-10-2011 to 09-10-2011, Pongal Vacation: 08-01-2012 to 15-01-2012

Commencement of class work for the academic year-2012-13 For III B.Tech: 04-06-2012

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IV/IV B. PHARMACY ACADEMIC CALENDAR (YEAR WISE)01. Commencement of Class-work : 04-07-201102. First Sessional Exams : 19-09-2011 to 26-09-201103. Dussera Vacation : 03-10-2011 to 08-10-201104. Second Sessional Exams : 02-01-2012 to 09-10-201205. Pongal Vacation : 11-01-2012 to 16-01-201206. Third Sessional Exams : 02-04-2012 to 09-04-201208. Annual Theory Exams : 16-04-201209. Practical Exams : Will be Commenced Immediately after

the Completion of Theory exams

IV/IV B. PHARMACY (7TH SEMESTER)01) College Reopening : 04-07-201102) First Sessional Exams : 27-08-2011 to 31-08-201103) Dussera Holidays : 03-10-2011 to 08-10-201104) Second Sessional Exams : 09-11-2011 to 12-11-201105) Closing of Class work : 16-11-201106) Semester End Examinations(Theory) : 23-11-201107) Semester End Examinations(Practicals) : Will be Commenced Immediately after

the Completion of Theory exams

IV/IV B. PHARMACY (8TH SEMESTER)01. Commencement of Academic Session : 12-12-201102. Pongal Holidays : 12-01-2012 to 18-01-201203. First Sessional Exams : 08-02-2012 to 11-02-201204. Second Sessional Exams : 04-04-2012 to 07-04-201205. Closing of Class work : 14-04-201206. Semester End Examinations(Theory) : 25-04-201207 Semester End Examinations(Practicals) : Will be Commenced Immediately after

the Completion of Theory exams

III/IV B. PHARMACY (5th SEMESTER)01) Commencement of Academic Session : 19 - 09 - 201102) Dussera Holidays : 03-10-2011 to 08-10-201103) First Sessional Exams : 09-11-2011 to 12-11-201104) Second Sessional Exams : 04-01-2012 to 07-01-201205) Pongal Holidays : 12-01-2012 to 18-01-201206) Closing of Class work : 19-01-201207) Semester End Theory Examinations : 25-01-201208) Semester End Practical Examinations : Will be commenced soon after the

completion of theory examinations thecompletion of theory examinations

III/IV B. PHARMACY (6th SEMESTER)01) Commencement of Academic Session : 06-02-201202) First Sessional Exams : 28-03-2012 to 31-03-201203) Summer Holidays : 20-05-2012 to 31-05-201204) College reopening after Summer Vacation : 01-06-201205) Second Sessional Exams : 01-06-2012 to 05-06-201206) Closing of Class work : 10-06-201207) Semester End Theory Examinations : 16-06-201208) Semester End Practical Examinations : Will be commenced soon after the

completion of theory examinations

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II/IV B. PHARMACY (3RD SEMESTER)

01. Commencement of Class-work : 05 - 09 - 201102. Dussera Vacation : 03-10-2011 to 08-10-201103. First Sessional Exams : 02-11-2011 to 05-11-201105. Second Sessional Exams : 04-01-2012 to 07-01-201204. Pongal Vacation : 12-01-2012 to 18-01-201206) Closing of Class work : 22-01-201206. Semester end examinations (Theory) : 03-02-201207. Semester end examinations(Practicals) : Will be Commenced Immediately after

the Completion of Theory exams

II/IV B. PHARMACY (4th SEMESTER)01. Commencement of Class-work : 20-02-201202. First Sessional Exams : 19-04-2012 TO 21-04-201203. Summer Vacations : 20-05-2012 TO 31-05-201204. Reopening after summer vacations : 01-06-201205. Second Sessional Exams : 20-06-2012 TO 23-06-201206. Closing of Class-work : 26-06-201207. Semester end examinations (Theory) : 04-07-201208. Semester end examinations(Practicals) : Will be Commenced Immediately after

the Completion of Theory exams

2nd year M. PHARMACY (3rd AND 4th SEMESTERS)01. Commencement of Project work : 28-11-201102. Seminar .I (on the proposed projectwork with Aims and Objectives before:

commencement of project work) 01-02-2012 to 04-02-201203. Seminar .II (on the project work doneand results obtained after the

:completion of project work),Thesis Evaluation and Defence Viva 2nd Week of October-2012

II/VI PHARM.D01. Commencement of Class-work : 10-11-201103. First Sessional Exams : 03-01-2012 to 09-01-201204. Pongal Vacation : 12-01-2012 to 18-01-201205. Second Sessional Exams : 23-04-2012 to 28-04-201206. Summer Vacation : 10-05-2012 to 31-05-201200. College reopening after summer vacation : 01-06-201207. Third Sessional Exams : 20-08-2012 to 25-08-201209. Annual Theory Examinations : 19-09-201210. Annual Practical Examinations : Will be Commenced Immediately

after the Completion of Theory examsIII/VI PHARM. D

01. Commencement of Class-work : 10-11-201103. First Sessional Exams : 03-01-2012 to 09-01-201204. Pongal Vacation : 12-01-2012 to 18-01-201205. Second Sessional Exams : 23-04-2012 to 28-04-201206. Summer Vacation : 10-05-2012 to 31-05-201200. College reopening after summer vacation : 01-06-201207. Third Sessional Exams : 20-08-2012 to 25-08-201209. Annual Theory Examinations : 19-09-201210. Practical Examinations : Will be Commenced Immediately after

the Completion of Theory exams

The Academic calendar for I/IV B.Pharmacy (1st and 2nd Semesters), I/II M.Pharmacy (1st and2nd Semesters) and I/VI Pharm.D for the academic year 2011-2012 will be prepared later after completionof admissions.

Published by The Registrar, Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar, A.P. 522 510 Printed at Don Bosco Technical School Press, Ring Road, Guntur-7, Ph : 2350832

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ANU COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES

CERTIFICATE COURSE IN FIRST AID spoke on this occasion. On the final day Prof.B.SyamSundar, Principal, University College of Sciences,A.N.U; Dr.Sridhara Reddy, President, Red CrossSociety of India; Sri Patnaik, First Aid Instructor, andSri Rama Krishna, DSDO, Guntur, participated anddistributed the certificates to the students.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTADING

University College of Physical Education andSports Sciences conducted a Certificate Course inFirst Aid for B.P.Ed., and M.P.Ed., students incollaboration with Indian Red Cross Society, KrishnaDistrict, Vijayawada, from 25th to 27th April 2011 onthe University Campus. This programme wasinaugurated by Prof.K.V.Rao, Rector, AcharyaNagarjuna University on 25th April, 2011.

Prof.M.V.N.Sarma, Registrar, Dr.Jimmy Rani,Medical Officer, ANU, and Dr.I.Ravi, Treasurer, RedCross Society of India, Krishna District, Vijayawada,

Acharya Nagarjuna University has entered intoan MOU with World Community Service Center,Coimbatore on 25.05.2011 to conduct PG Diploma inYoga for Human Excellence from the Academic year2011-12. Prof.Y.R.Haragopal Reddy, Vice-Chancellor,ANU was the Chief Guest and Prof.K.V.Rao, Rector,ANU graced the occasion.

Sri S.K.M.Maeilanandhan, President, WorldCommunity Service Center, Coimbatore, signed theMOU on behalf of their organization andProf.M.V.Narasimha Sarma, Registrar, ANU, signed theMOU on behalf of Acharya Nagarjuna University.

As per the directions of A. P. State Council ofHigher Education, Hyderabad, Acharya NagarjunaUniversity conducted the PECET-2011 for about 10,000candidates. These tests were conducted from 15th May2011 to 10th June 2011 at Acharya Nagarjuna University

campus. Physical Fitness tests were conducted forabout 500 candidates every day on the play grounds.The tests were conducted successfully and the resultswere announced on 29.06.2011 by Prof. K.V.Rao, Vice-Chancellor I/c, & Chairman, PECET-2011 committee.

PECET-2011