Dr. Srinivasa Rao Pundru is a distinguished academic and researcher in the domain of Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Robotics. He is currently affiliated with the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology, India, and holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Robotics) from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, alongside a Master’s in Machine Design from Andhra University. His multidisciplinary expertise spans robotic system design, kinematics, and automation.

Dr. Pundru is recognized internationally as a Researcher and Academic Expert in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, contributing to India’s academic reputation through global surveys and confidential academic reporting.

Significant Achievements

• Recognized Academic Contributor to the THE World University Rankings (2022–2025), based on his exemplary research publication record.

• His research articles are published in Springer journals and indexed in SCOPUS, NASA Astrophysics Data System, Harvard University, and the Researcher App.

• Selected as a Keynote and Distinguished Speaker at major international forums, including:

  • World Congress of Ocean (WCO-2023), Japan

  • Global Congress on Advanced Satellite Communications, Canada (2023)

  • European Congress on Applied Science & Engineering, France (2025)

  • Plenary Speaker at International Experts Summit on Aerospace and Aeronautics Engineering, Spain (2025)

  • Virtual Speaker at European Meeting on Applied SciMeet, Berlin, Germany (2025)

  • Keynote Speaker at European Conference on Renewable Energy and Green Chemistry (2024)

Notable Contributions

• Published high-impact, peer-reviewed papers in leading SCOPUS-indexed journals such as:

  • Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India): Series C

  • SN Applied Sciences

• Citation performance ranges between the 22nd and 72nd percentiles, indicating strong research influence.

• Core research contributions include:

  • 3-PRS Parallel Manipulator Design

  • Kinematic Position Analysis

  • Spherical Constraint Optimization

• Pioneered methodologies for precision calibration and synthesis of robotic manipulators, benefitting industries such as automation, manufacturing, and space systems.

Eligibility for Nobel Researcher Award

Dr. Srinivasa Rao Pundru’s prolific and impactful research in robotics and mechanical design, combined with his global academic influence and recognition by THE World Rankings, renders him highly eligible for the Nobel Researcher Award under Scientific Laurels. His scholarly leadership, publication quality, and active role as a global scientific communicator are emblematic of the excellence that this award seeks to recognize.