Dr. Somarouthu V.G.V.A. Prasad is a distinguished academician and researcher in the field of Physics. With a career spanning over 28 years, he has held various esteemed positions in academia. He started as an S.G. Lecturer in Physics at A.J. Kalasala, Machilipatnam (1996–2013), and later at Ideal College of Arts and Sciences (A), Kakinada (2013–2019). He was promoted to Professor at Ideal College (2019–2021) and is currently a Professor in the Department of Physics at Pithapur Rajah’s Government College (A), Kakinada.
Dr. Prasad also serves as the Research Supervisor for prominent universities such as Acharya Nagarjuna University (Guntur), Prist University (Tamil Nadu), and Adikavi Nannayya University (Rajamahendravaram).
Academic Administrative Roles
Dr. Prasad has significant experience in academic administration. He served as the Controller of Examinations (COE) at Ideal College of Arts and Sciences (A), Kakinada, from 2018 to 2021.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Prasad is an active member of several prestigious professional organizations, including:
- Indian Science Congress
- Luminescence Society of India
- Society for Material Chemistry (BARC)
- Association of Physics Teachers
- International Society for Environmental Information Sciences (Canada)
He also holds editorial roles in journals affiliated with Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering and Sciences Publication and is a reviewer for Elsevier and other reputed publications.
Books and Publications
Dr. Prasad has authored and edited multiple books, including:
- Emerging and Contemporary Issues and Challenges of Education and Society (2021)
- Engineering Physics (2022)
- Foundation for Nano Science, Nano Biotechnology, and Its Medical Applications (2022)
- Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science (2023)
He has published 75 research and review papers in peer-reviewed journals and presented his work at 67 conferences (19 international and 48 national).
Notable Achievements and Honors
Dr. Prasad has received several prestigious awards, including:
- D.Litt (2019)
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement National Award (2021)
- Bharat Ratna Dr. Radhakrishnan Gold Medal Award (2022)
Seminars and Workshops
Dr. Prasad has organized and conducted numerous academic events, including:
- A state-level seminar on Recent Trends in Materials Science (2014)
- A workshop on Renewable Energy (2018)
- A national seminar on Interaction between Human Society and Natural Environment & Resource Management (2019)
Additionally, he has attended 26 workshops, faculty development programs, and webinars.
Lifetime Achievement Award in Scientific Laurels
Dr. Prasad's remarkable contributions to physics, education, and research make him an eligible candidate for the Lifetime Achievement Award under the Scientific Laurels initiative. His dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and inspiring the next generation of physicists solidifies his place among the most accomplished scientists of his time.