Dr. Srinivasa Rao Avanapu is a distinguished academician with over 32 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership in the field of pharmacy and health sciences. He has served in various academic and administrative roles, contributing significantly to the development of educational institutions and research initiatives. He has been associated with Bhaskar Pharmacy College (JB Group of Educational Institutions) and has been recognized for his strategic leadership and commitment to higher education.
Dr. Avanapu guided 16 Ph.D scholars who have been awarded with doctoral degrees from government universities during the last 15 years. Presently, two more are doing Ph.D under his guideship.
He has authored 198 research publications in reputed national and international journals, with 50 publications in the last 5 years, and presented his research at 54 conferences globally. Additionally, he has been granted AICTE seminar grants for organizing national and international seminars and conferences.
Dr. Avanapu holds 6 patents related to artificial intelligence-based drug delivery, mitochondrial energy studies, glycemic variability analysis, and novel pharmaceutical compositions.
He has also authored 5 book publications covering topics such as pharmacology, formulation design, toxicology, and nanotechnology, with several published through international academic presses.
Awards, Honors & Recognitions
Dr. Avanapu’s contributions have been widely recognized through multiple prestigious awards:
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Rabindranath Tagore National Award for Higher Education – Best Principal (2025)
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Leadership Excellence in Higher Education (2025)
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Excellent Educationist & Researcher (2025)
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Distinguished Teacher of the Year, Telangana State (2023)
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Rashtriya Sainik Samsthan Award for Nation’s Guiding Light (2022)
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Lions Clubs International Award as Professor of Pharmacy (2022)
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SAAP International Scientific Award – Best Principal (2020)
He was also offered the position of Vice-Chancellor at Surajmal University, Uttarakhand (April 2025) in recognition of his leadership, though he declined to continue his work at his current institution.
Research Grants
He has successfully secured grants from AICTE, including:
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₹1,00,000 for a National Seminar (2012)
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₹5,00,000 for an International Conference (2019–20)
Eligibility for Best Academician Award
Dr. Srinivasa Rao Avanapu’s sustained excellence in teaching, innovative research, leadership in higher education, and significant contributions to scientific knowledge through patents, publications, and conference presentations make him highly eligible for the Best Academician Award in scientific laurels. His achievements reflect a blend of academic rigor, research innovation, and community engagement, positioning him as a leading figure in academic and pharmaceutical research.