PROF. BALANTHRAPU HANUMANTHA RAO WON DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR AWARD IN THE FIELD OF BOTANY

BY SCIENTIFIC LAURELS BOTANY INDIA

Prof. Balanthrapu Hanumantha Rao is a distinguished academician and botanist with an illustrious career marked by deep engagement in plant sciences, education, and scholarly research. With a strong academic foundation in Botany from Andhra University, he has served in several capacities contributing significantly to the advancement of botanical sciences and higher education.

He has successfully guided 8 Ph.D. and 13 M.Phil. scholars, making a lasting impact on research and academic mentorship. His scholarly output includes 52 research articles and 15 books/study materials, which serve as valuable resources for students, educators, and researchers alike.

Significant Achievements

Prof. Rao's academic excellence has been recognized through numerous prestigious awards and honors, including:

  • Sri P.V.V. Seshagiri Memorial Gold Medal for securing 1st rank in M.Sc. Botany, Andhra University.

  • Sri Rayasam Narasimha Murthy Memorial Prize for highest marks in M.Sc. Botany Final Examination.

  • Sri Pushpa Rangaswamy Ayyangar Memorial Prize for the highest marks in M.Sc. Final Sciences.

  • Fellow of the Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences (FAPAS).

  • Fellow of the Indian Botanical Society (FBS).

  • Recipient of the Bharat Ratna Dr. Abdul Kalam Gold Medal Award – 2018 (GEPRA, Tamil Nadu).

  • Honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award – 2020 by VDGOOD Professional Association, Hyderabad.

Notable Contributions

  • Served as Editorial Advisory Committee Member for reputed journals like the Journal of Swamy Botanical Club (Tamil Nadu) and the Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (Rajasthan).

  • Appointed Local Sectional Secretary for Agriculture & Forestry Sciences at the 95th Indian Science Congress, Visakhapatnam (2008).

  • Attended and participated in 26 seminars, conferences, symposia, and workshops, contributing to academic discourse and scientific exchange.

  • Holds membership in 7 professional bodies, actively engaging with the broader scientific community in botany and allied disciplines.

Eligibility for Distinguished Professor Award

In recognition of his decades-long contributions to botanical research, academic leadership, mentoring of research scholars, and scholarly publications, Prof. Balanthrapu Hanumantha Rao is a highly deserving recipient of the Distinguished Professor Award in Scientific Laurels. His dedication to science and education exemplifies the highest standards of academic excellence and professional integrity.