Dr. Dhana Raju Reddy is a renowned Indian geoscientist with over five decades of outstanding contributions in the fields of mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, and mineral exploration. He earned his M.Sc. in Geology (1965) and Ph.D. in Mineralogy and Petrology (1970) from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

His illustrious career includes roles such as:

• CSIR Pool Officer (1971–1973) at Andhra University

• Scientific Officer (C to H-grade) and Associate Director (2000–2002) at the Atomic Minerals Directorate (AMD), Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India

• Honorary Visiting Professor at Osmania University (2005–2008)

• Consultant/Advisor to numerous mineral exploration firms conducting projects across Africa and Asia, including Niger, Ghana, Malawi, Sri Lanka, Rwanda, Myanmar, Mozambique, and Sierra Leone.

Significant Achievements

• Authorship of 4 influential books including:

  1. Radioactive Minerals

  2. Handbook of Mineral Exploration and Ore Petrology

  3. Handbook of Geochemistry

  4. Indian Uranium Deposits (Published internationally by Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK)

• Editor of 4 major volumes on mineral deposits, rare earths, uranium, and placer deposits.

• Published 187 peer-reviewed research papers in national and international journals, with global visibility on ResearchGate (Reads: >90,000, Research Interest Score: >1000, placing him in the top 93% of scientists on the platform).

• Presented 74 research papers at various national and international seminars, symposia, and workshops.

Notable Contributions

• Made foundational contributions to India’s uranium exploration programs, heavy mineral sand studies, and radioactive mineral research.

• Served as Principal Investigator and Co-PI in several significant government-funded research projects.

• His books are widely cited and have been reviewed in top journals such as Current Science, Economic Geology, and Journal of Applied Geochemistry.

• Played a key role in training and mentoring numerous research scholars, doctoral candidates, and field geologists.

• As a consultant, he contributed to the successful identification and evaluation of mineral resources internationally, furthering India's geoscientific outreach.

Awards and Honors

• National Mineral Award for Mineral Exploration (Government of India, 2002)

• S. Narayanaswamy Award in Economic Geology (2002)

• Prof. P.R.J. Naidu Gold Medal (2003)

• Bharat Excellence Award (2011)

• Recognized globally by the International Biographical Centre (IBC), Cambridge, UK as “Leading Scientist of the World (2012)” and “Man of the Year – World Leader in Sciences (2018)”

• Lifetime Achievement Award and International Scientist Award in Engineering, Science, and Medicine by VDGOOD Professional Association (2021)

• Early-career Best Paper Medal by the Geological, Mining, and Metallurgical Society of India (1974)

Eligibility for Distinguished Researcher Award

In recognition of his lifelong commitment to geological research, mineral exploration, and scientific publication, Dr. Dhana Raju Reddy is eminently eligible for the "Distinguished Researcher Award" in Scientific Laurels. His contributions have not only enriched the geoscience community in India but have also had a lasting impact on global scientific understanding in mineral and uranium exploration.