Dr. P. SANKARA PITCHAIAH M.Sc., Ph.D., M.A., Ph.D., PGDHRM Professor of Geology & Psychologist Acharya Nagarjuna University
1. Full name : SANKARA PITCHAIAH PODILA
2. Date of Birth : 01.07.1957
3. Nationality : Indian
4. Address : Office: Department of Geology Acharya Nagarjuna University Nagarjuna Nagar-522 510 Ph: 0863-2346289 Mobile: 9440010001 Email: [email protected]
Residence: H.NO. 12, SBI Staff Colony Near JKC College Guntur-522 006 Ph: 0863-2320001
5. Designation : Professor
6. Academic/Professional : M.Sc., Ph.D., Geology Qualifications M.A., Ph.D., Psychology PGDHRM
7. Fields of Specialization : Hydrogeology, Environmental and Marine Geology Personality Development 8. Experience a) Teaching : 30 years b) Research : 36 years c) Social Service : 15 years 9. Languages Known : Telugu and English
10. Academic Qualifications:
Examination Year Class % of Marks University
Ph. D., Psychology 2014 - -- Nagarjuna University
PGDHRM 2008 I 67.2 Nagarjuna University
M.A., Psychology 2007 I 70.7 Nagarjuna University
Ph. D., Geology 1986 - -- Andhra University
M.Sc., Geology 1981 I 67.5 (1st Rank) Andhra University
B.Sc. 1979 I 80 Nagarjuna University
11. Details in Brief:
S.No Area Environment (No.) Society related/Personality Development (No.) I. II. 1. Books a) Authored 05 13 b) Edited 07 - 2. Research Publications III. a) In Journals 36 02 IV. b) In books 13 09 3. MOOCS - 1 4. Articles in News papers 47 12 5. Press Interviews 11 01 6. TV Programs 04 - 7. Invited Speaker 18 52 8. Projects 02 04 9. Programs Organized 04 27
12. Achievements Came from poor farmers family- awarded with Double Doctorates, one in Geology and the other in Psychology. Have 30 yrs of Teaching and 36 yrs of Research experience and 15 yrs of Social Service Research carried out mainly on environmental and social aspects. Suggested permanent solution for Kondaveti Vagu, Flood problem. Research also carried out on personality development. Found a scientific answer for a question-why we have to be good? Collected response from 10,000 High school & college students about their personality and offered group counseling.
Books edited/authored on environment & personality development. Articles published in news papers and lectures delivered on - Natural Resources-Water, minerals & Rocks Natural Disasters-Cyclones, Earthquakes and floods. Environmental problems – Fluorine, solid waste and pollution. Personality Development – Life driving, Body value, Time value, Exam preparation, parenting skills, stress management, emotional intelligence, discipline, fears and phobias. NGO Registered and website www.behappy.co.in is running on life skills. Associated since 10 Yrs with free service Master E.K. Homeoclinic . Providing free counselling to the students, since 2012. As Chief Teacher Associate worked for quick results for PG Students. As Squads co-ordinator controlled copying in exams to the maximum extent. Single window system proposed and implemented for PG admissions. As the Director, the Centre for Distance Education
improved admissions from 37,000 to 52,000 generated additional income of Rs. 10 crores introduced Certificate course on Life Skills, also designed MOOCS. developed practicable systems established student support services wing initiated automation of all the sections
I. Books on Environment- Authored
S. No Title Publisher
1. Conservation of Ground Water, Guntur District Sri Srinivasa Printing press, Guntur, (2015) pp 48.
2. Identification of Gold and Gemstones Community social responsibility, (Booklet)-(2015) Acharya Nagarjuna University, Pp 10. 3. Sand Mining (2014) Lambert Publishing, Germany, pp 164. 4. Tsunami (2005), Telugu Janavignana Vedika 5. Rains should rain (1995), Telugu Gowtami Publishers, Guntur, pp 63.
II. Books on Environment -Edited
S.No Title & Authors Publisher
1. Management of National Resources Acharya Nagarjuna UGC refresher Course, 15 November to 5 December University, 244 pp. 2002, Sankara Pitchaiah P. 2. Management of National Resources Acharya Nagarjuna UGC Funded National Seminar, 26-27 February University, 164 pp. 2002, Sankara Pitchaiah P. 3. Ground Water, Ed. (1995) Sankara Pitchaiah P Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur, 304 pp. 4. Inland Water Resources:India (1999) Vol. 2 Discovery Ed. M.K.D Prasad & P.S. Pitchaiah Publishing House, New Delhi, 300 pp. 5. Inland Water Resources:India (1999) Vol . 1 Discovery Ed. M.K.D Prasad & P.S. Pitchaiah Publishing House, New Delhi, 285 pp 6. Water Ecology, Pollution and Management Vol. 2 CHUGH, Ed. P. S. Pitchaiah & B.S.Rao (1991) Allahabad, 231 pp
7. Water Ecology, pollution and management Vol. 1 CHUGH, Ed. P. S. Pitchaiah & B.S.Rao (1991) Allahabad, 298 pp
III. Books/ Booklets on Personality Development -Authored
S. No Title Publisher
1. Life skills Level 1, (2017) Center for Distance Education, (Telugu & English) Acharya Nagarjuna University, 58 pp.
2. Life skills Level 2, (2017) Center for Distance Education, (Telugu & English) Acharya Nagarjuna University, 77 pp.
3. Life skills Level 3, (2017) Center for Distance Education, (Telugu & English) Acharya Nagarjuna University, 111 pp.
4. World Class City Amaravathi Sri Srinivasa Printing& Binding works, Guntur Feb. 2016 (Telugu)
5. Emotional Intelligence (2014) Lambert Publishing, Germany, 175 pp. 6. Win your life (2014) Sri Srinivasa Printing Press, Guntur, 86 pp. 7. Sexual Harassment (2013), Acharya Nagarjuna University, 82 pp. Telugu 8. O Chinnadi Avunannadi (2012), Sri Srinivasa Printing& Binding works, Telugu Guntur, 48 pp. 9. Communication Skills (2008), Acharya Nagarjuna University, 36 pp. Telugu 10. Ragging- Prohibited (2008), Acharya Nagarjuna University, 27 pp. Telugu 11. Words of our Environment Acharya Nagarjuna University, 110 pp. (2008) 12. Presentation skills (2008) Telugu Acharya Nagarjuna University, 16 pp. 13. Value Based Education (2007), Laxmi Press, Guntur, 48 pp. Telugu
IV. MOOCS
1. Life Skills – School Guru
V. Website running: www.behappy.org.in, since 2012.
VI. NGO running: Sri Anjaiah memorial society, Regd. 334/2010.
VII. Association With Social Service Organizations
1. Master E. K. Homeo clinic, Guntur, since 2005. 2. Sai Counseling centre, 2012. 3. Rotary club Guntur. 4. AP Federation of Psychologists. 5. Sri Shiridi Sai Deenajana Seva samiti, Guntur . 6. School for gifted children, Guntur. 7. Social welfare hostel, Guntur. 8. Adult education for Swarna bharatinagar slum area, Guntur, for three months. 9. Voluntarily Visited 35 schools in Guntur town to motivate the students.
VIII. Academic Administrative Experience:
1. Director, Center for Distance Education, Acharya Nagrjuna University, since 19.03.2016
2. Member enquiry committee on UG Practicals, Giddaluru, Prakasam Dist. (CLR & Srinivasa colleges), April 2018.
3. Convener, Malpractices punishment review committee, April 2018.
4. Convener, Award of weightage of marks to the students for social services committee 05.02.2018.
5. Member, Academic Senate, ANU 2017 & 2018.
6. Member, Academic calendar, committee, ANU, 2017&2018.
7. Member, Board of Research Studies 2017&2018.
8. Member, Academic council of R.V.R. & JC college of engineering, Guntur, 2017-2018.
9. Convener, Malpractices Committee, UG & PG Exams, ANU, 2014-18.
10. Member, Central Purchases Committee, ANU, Nov. 2016 onwards.
11. Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Acharya Nagrjuna University, NOV 2016-2018.
12. Architecture College- Member, Planning and monitoring committee 2016-2017
13. Liaison officer, Technology Business Industrial Unit, ANU, 2015-2016.
14. Member, Planning, development and monitoring committee, ANU, 2015-2016.
15. Coordinator, University Squads, 2010-12.
16. Coordinator, Youth Festival, ANU, 8th to 14th October, 2010.
17. CTA, UG Exams, ANU, Sept.2009.
18. CTA, Centre for Distance Education Exams, 2009.
19. CTA, PG Exams, ANU, 2009.
20. Co-convener, College day celebrations, 2009.
21. Member, University Diary and Calendar Committee, 2008-2009.
22. Treasurer, 60th Republic day Celebrations, ANU, 2009.
23. Member, Job Mela, JKC Regional Center, ANU, 23.12.2008.
24. Team manager, Inter-Collegiate Youth Festival, 2008, Stood Second in the overall Championship.
25. Convener „Annual Report‟, ANU, 2008 & 2009.
26. Member, Anti – Ragging cell, 2008.
27. Member, University Museum, Dt.22.04.2008.
28. Coordinator, UGC refresher Course, Management of Natural resources on 15.11.2002 to 5.12.2002.
29. Coordinator, UGC Funded National Seminar on Management of Natural resources, 26-27 February 2002.
30. Worked as Joint Secretary, NUTA: 3 times, 2004-2006.
31. Assistant convener, NUCET, 2001.
32. BOS Chairman: two times.
33. Head of the Department: three times.
IX. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS: 36 (Water resources, Sand and Sand mining, Natural Disasters)
1. Ramesh P and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2017) Study of Groundwater levels in Chevella sub basin, Rangareddy District, Telangana State, India. International research Journal of Earth Sciences, ISSN 2321-2527, Vol. 5(11), pp 13-23.
2. Rambabu T Raghuram P Sankara Pitchaiah P and Raju P A R K (2017) Evaluation of Lower Errakalava Watershed, West Godavari District, A. P. - An Integrated Approach Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques. International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management (IJAIEM), ISSN 2319 – 4847, Vol. 6, Issue.4, pp 25-34.
3. Ramesh P and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2017) Hydrogeomorphology of Chevella Basin, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana State. International Journal of Engineering Sciences, & Management, ISSN -2277-5528,Vol. -7, Issue. 1, pp 81-86.
4. Ramesh P Umamaheswar Rao B and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2017) Study of Irrigation Water Quality in Chevella Watershed of Rangareddy District, Telangana State, India. Indian Journal of Applied Research, ISSN - 2249-555X, Vol.7 Issue.3, pp 383-386.
5. Sankara Pitchaiah P (2017) “Impacts of Sand Mining on Environment - A Review. International Journal of Geo informatics and Geological Science (SSRG-IJGGS) SSRG – Vol. 4, Issue. 1, pp 1-6
6. Sankara Pichaiah P (2016) Status of Sand Mining in North America – A Review. International Journal of Geo informatics and Geological Science (SSRG-IJGGS), ISSN No 2231-5381, Vol. 3, Issue. 6, pp 43-46.
7. Umamaheswara Rao B and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2016) Comprehensive Study for Development of Water Resources Using GIS in Pulivendula Area, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India. Global Journal for Research Analysis –GJRA- ISSN NO: 2277-8160, Vol.5, Issue. 11, pp 456-459.
8. Sankara Pitchaiah P and Nazia Sultana (2016) Impact of Sand Mining on Asian countries: A Review. SSRG International Journal of Geo informatics and Geological Science (SSRG- IJGGS) – Vol. 3 Issue. 3, pp 1-5.
9. Ramesh P Umamaheswara Rao B and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2016) Groundwater Quality Analysis for Drinking Purpose Using GIS of Chevella Sub Basin, Rangareddy District, Telangana State, India. International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences, E-ISSN 2319–1414, Vol. 5(6), pp.1-8.
10. Sankara Pitchaiah P (2016) Status of Sand Mining in Andhra Pradesh, India. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, ISSN: 0976-3031, Vol.7, Issue.1, pp.8255-8260.
11. Nazia Sultana Shahabudden S and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2016) An Inexpensive Method for Diamond Color Grading-Shadow Method. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, ISSN: 0976-3031, Vol.7, Issue. 1, pp.8202-8204.
12. Rambabu T Raghuram P Sankara Pitchaiah P and Raju P A R K (2015) Geoenvironmental Evaluation of Amaravathi, New Capital City of Andhra Pradesh, India. International Journal of Geology, Earth & Environmental Sciences, ISSN: 2277-2081, www.cibtech.org/jgee.htm Vol. 5 (3), pp 11-18.
13. Umamaheswar Rao B and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2015) Estimation of Groundwater Recharge of Yadalavagu Sub-Basin Using Rainfall Infiltration Factor Method, and GIS, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, India. Indian Journal of Applied Research, ISSN-2249-555X, Vol. 5, Issue: 9, pp 685-688.
14. Raghuram P Rambabu T S R Reddy M Sankara Pitchaiah P A R K Raju P Suri Babu G and Jeevan Kumar J (2015) Impact of Aqua Ponds on Soils of Godavari Western Delta, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India. International Journal of Engineering Research and Development. www.ijerd.com, e- ISSN: 2278-067x, p-ISSN: 2278-800X, Vol.11, Issue: 05, PP.58-65.
15. Arun Kumar G Sankara Pitchaiah P Sudhakar G and Swarnalatha G (2015) Physico- Chemical Analysis of Selected Groundwater Samples of Inkollu Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, India. International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com, ISSN: 2248-9622, Vol. 5, Issue: 4, (Part -4), pp.65-70.
16. Umamaheswara Rao B and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2015) Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Rainfall Variation in Yadalavagu Hydrogeological unit using GIS, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh. International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences, ISSN 2319– 1414, Vol. 4(4), 30-35, pp 30-35.
17. Arun Kumar G and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2015) Water Resource Development and Management of Tigaleru Watershed Using High Resolution Data, Dornala, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, India. International Journal of Remote Sensing & Geoscience ( IJRSG ), Vol. 4, Issue 2, pp1-3.
18. Shahabudden S Md Nazia Sultana and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2015) Quality of Gemstones from Krishna and Guntur Districts, Andhra Pradesh, India. International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology, Vol. 4(2), pp. 342-345.
19. Rambabu T Sankara Pitchaiah P Raghuram P and Raju P A R K (2015) Geoenvironmental Appraisal of Upper Budameru River Catchment Using Remote Sensing and GIS. International Journal of Remote Sensing & Geoscience ( IJRSG), Vol. 4, Issue 1, pp. 7-9.
20. Ramesh P Srinu Naik and P Sankara Pitchaiah (2014) Groundwater development in chevella basin, Ranga reddy district, Andhara Pradesh, India. International Journal of Recent Trends in Science and Technology, Vol. 13 (2), pp. 269-274.
21. Babu M N and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2004) Trace Metal Distribution in Groundwaters of some mine areas of Cuddapah Basin Andhra Pradesh, India. Environmental Geochemistry, Vol.7, No.1 & 2, pp.17-20.
22. Babu M N and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2004) Chemical Nature of Brahmanapalle – Vemula Mine Water, Cuddapah District, Andhra Pradesh – Multivariate Statistical Approach. Jouranl of Applied Hydrology, Vol. XVILL, No.1, pp.79-86.
23. Sankara Pitchaiah P and Babu M N (2003) Distribution of fluoride in the mine areas of Cuddapah Basin, Andhra Pradesh, India. Environmental Geochemistry, Vol.6, No.1 &2, pp.11-14.
24. Babu M N and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2000) Chemical facies in groundwater of Bandlamottu – Agnigundala area, Guntur district A.P., India. Envi. Geochemistry, Vol. 3, pp.11-18.
25. Sankara pitchaiah P and Rao P N (1990) Study on Calcretes and silcretes of Bhimili coast with reference to climate, India. Ind. J. Landscape Syst. & Eco. Studies. Vol.12, pp.70-74.
26. Sankara pitchaiah P et.al. (1990) Morphometric studies of Musi and Paleru river basins, Prakasam District, A.P. Ind. J. Landscape Syst & Ecol. Stud Vol. 18, pp. 32-35.
27. Sankara pitchaiah P and Rao A T (1989) Provenance studies of Chirala coastal glass sand and deposit, East coast of India, Ind. J.Mar. Sciences, Vol.18 PP. 195-197.
28. Sankara Pitchaiah P (1987) Transport and depositional characteristics of Chirala coastal sands, East Coast of India. The Ind, Geog, Jour, Vol. PP, 19-124.
29. Sankara Pitchaiah P (1987) Origin of calcrete in red sediment from Visakhapatnam Coast. A.P. Jour.. Geol. Soc. Ind Vol. 29. PP. 459-464.
30. Rao A T Sankara Pitchaiah P and Rao P N (1986) Geomorphic evolution of Madurawada Groundwater basin, Visakhapatnam, A.P. Ind. J. Landscape Syst, & Ecol. Stud. Vol.9, pp. 104-109.
31. Sankara Pitchaiah P et al., (1985) Recent changes at the estuary mouths along the coast of Prakasam District, A.P. Ind.Geog. Jour. Vol.60, pp.17-20.
32. Rao A T Sankara Pitchaiah P and Rao P N (1985) Structural evolution of Nagavali and Vamsadhara Rivers from Visakhapatnam District, A.P. Ind .Acad. Geoscience. Vol.28, pp.1-15.
33. Rao A T and Sankara Pitchaiah P (1985) Structural controls of Gosthani River basin in Visakhapatnam District. Ind J.Landscape Syst. & Ecol.stud. Vol.8, pp.51-54
34. Rao A T and Sankara Pitchahiah P (1985) Grain size characteristics and chemical composition of coastal sands of Chirala, East Coast of India. Ind J. Mar. Sciences, Vol.14, PP. 136-138.
35. Rao A T and Sankara Pitchahiah P (1985) Origin of white sands from Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh. J. Geol. Soc. Ind. Vol. 26, PP. 275-280.
36. Sankara Pitchaiah P Rao K Nand Rao A T (1984) Geomorphic evolution of glass sand from Chirala, Andhra Pradesh, Ind. Geog, Studies, R. Bull Vol. No. 23, PP 1-5.
Other Research Publications : 1
37. Annapurna U Masthanamma SK Naga Swapna V Sai Lakshmi G and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2015) Impact of Neurotransmitters on Health Through Emotions. Int. Jour. of Recent Scientific Research, Vol. 6, Issue. 10, pp.6632-6636.
38. Sankara Pitchaiah P and Adam Paul Patteti (2013) Success Mantra for Academic Achievement in Information Age. International Journal of Psychology and Educatin Vol.1, Issue. 3, pp. 1-8.
Sent for Publication: 3
1. P. Raghuram T Rambabu P A R K Raju P Sankara Pitchaiah (2017) Geological and Geomorphological Evaluation of Kolleru- Upputeru catchment using Geospatial Technologies, International Journal of Engineering &Technology.
2. T. Rambabu P.Raghuram P Sankara Pitchaiah P A R K Raju (2017) Integrated Management of Kovvada Kalva Watershed, West Godavari District, A.P., India using Remote Sensing & GIS, International Journal of Engineering &Technology.
3. Ramesh P Umamaheswara Rao B Sankara Pitchiah P and Mondal N C (2017) Water Quality Index (WQI) for assessing drinking water around Chevella area, Vikarabad District, Telangana State, India. Environmental Geochemistry.
X. Research guidance:
Ph. D. Awarded 01
Submitted 01
M.Phil. Awarded 03
XI. Research Papers & Articles published in Books:22
A) On Environment-13 (Water Resources and Coastal sands)
1. D U M Reddy and P Sankara Pitchaiah (2002) Fluorine in our environment, Management of Natural resources, UGC Refresher Course, pp 191-197.
2. Ch Kavita and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2002) Origin and occurrence of ground water, UGC Refresher Course, pp.233-244.
3. Ch Kavita and Sankara Pitchaiah P 2002) Origin of rocks and minerals, Management of Natural Resources, UGC Refresher Course, pp.111-122.
4. Subaramanyam J S S and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2002) Hydrogeology of Rajahmundry municipal corporation area, A.P-A Priliminary study, National Seminar on Management of Natural Resources. pp.121-132.
5. Sankara Pitchaiah P and Sreenivas D (1999) Hydrogeochemistry of groundwater in a coastal sandstone belt, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, In Inland Water Resources: India, Vol. I, Ed. M.K.D. Prasad and Sankara Pitchaiah, P, Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi, pp.72-80.
6. Sankara Pitchaiah P and Rajendra Rao R (1999) Groundwater Hydrochemistry from Guntur Municipal Corporation, Andhra Pradesh, In Inland Water Resources: India, Vol. I, Ed. M.K.D. Prasad and Sankara Pitchaiah, P, Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi, pp.107-121
7. Sankara Pitchaiah P (1995) Water quality, Groundwater, Ed. Sankara Pitchaiah, P., Scientific Publishers, pp. 69-114.
8. Sankara Pitchaiah P (1995) Hydrochemistry, Groundwater, Ed. Sankara Pitchaiah, P., Scientific Publishers, pp. 37-68
9. Babu M N and Sankara Pitchaiah P (1995) Water Quality and Pollution, Groundwater, Ed. Sankara Pitchaiah, P., Scientific Publishers, pp. 289-304.
10. Sanakara Pitchaiah P and Srinivas D (1991) Paleogeomorphology of Vejendla area, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, in Applied Geomorphology in the Tropics, pp. 161- 165.
11. Rao P N Sankara Pitchaiah P and Rao A T (1988) Coastal sediments along Visakhapatnam – Bhimunipatnam region, Andhra Pradesh, India, the Sand: Processes and Products Ed. R.A. K. Srivastava, Wadia Institute of Himalaya Geology, Dehradun.
12. Rao P N and Sankara Pitchaiah P (1988) Origin and localization of Calcrete (Pedogenic) in Holocene dunes of Vishakapatnam – Bhimunipatnam region, East Coast of India , Geomorphology and Enivironment Ed. Savindra Singh & R.C. Tiwari. The Allahabad Geographical Society, pp. 252-258.
13. Sankara Pitchaiah P and Rao, P N (1988) Geomorphic and sedimentary features in coastal sediments of Visakhapatnam –Bhimunipatnam region, East Coast of India. Geomorphology and Enivironment Ed. Savindra Singh & R.C. Tiwari. The Allahabad Geographical Society, pp. 259-266.
B) Society Related-9 (Water resources & Natural Disasters)
1. Anjani P and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2002) Status of Gold in India, Educational Vani, pp.6-7.
2. Kavita Ch Venkata Rao R and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2002) Gold, Management of Natural Resources, UGC Refresher Course, pp.103-110.
3. Rajendra Rao K and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2002) Fluoride distribution in and around Guntur Municipal Corporation, A.P. In Inland Water Resources: India, Vol. I, Ed. M.K.D. Prasad and Sankara Pitchaiah P, Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi, pp.132,140.
4. Rajendra Rao R and Sankara Pitchaiah P (1999) Groundwater Quality from Guntur Municipal Corporation Andhra Pradesh, In Inland Water Resources: India, Vol. I, Ed. M.K.D. Prasad and Sankara Pitchaiah, P, Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi, pp.93-106.
5. Sreenivas D and Sankara Pitchaiah P (1999) Study on the suitability of ground water for drinking and irrigation from coastal sandstone belt, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, In Inland Water Resources: India, Vol. I, Ed. M.K.D. Prasad and Sankara Pitchaiah, P, Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi, pp.46-56.
6. Sankara Pitchaiah P (1995) 1977 Cyclone and its impact on Manneru river mouth, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Environmental conservation for Global development, Chugh publications, Ed. S.P. Agnihotri, Kalakankar,pp.64-70.
7. Bangar Rao P and Sankara Pitchaiah P (1995) Kondaveeti vagu basin – A Preliminary study, Environmental conservation for Global development, Chugh publications, Ed. S.P. Agnihotri, kalakankar, pp.295-306 ISBN 81-85613-87-7.
8. Sanakara Pitchaiah P (1993) Water Resources management in Andhra Pradesh. In water Ecology, Pollution and Management, Ed. P.Sankara Pitchaiah & B.S. Rao, Chugh Publications, Allahabad, Vol. I, pp. 67-87 ISBN:81:85193:13:8.
9. Rao A T Basu S K and Sankara Pitchaiah P (1988) Economic geology of the glass sand belt from Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, the Sand: Processes and Products Ed. R.A. K. Srivastava, Wadia Institute of Himalaya Geology, Dehradun.
XII. Articles Published in Newspapers (Telugu):59
A) On Environment-47 (Water resources, Sand and Sand mining, Natural resources and Natural Disasters)
1. Sankara Pitchaiah P 06.04.2018, Sakshi, Gems of Tiruvuru area, Krishna District, AP.
2. Sankara Pitchaiah P 06.04.2017, Eenadu, „Conservation of Water resources‟.
3. Sankara Pitchaiah P 17.01.2017, Eenadu, „That soil is valuable‟.
4. Sankara Pitchaiah P 29.12.2015, Eenadu Editorial page article, „Management of water resources‟.
5. Sankara Pitchaiah P 24.11.2015, Eenadu Editorial page article, „Management of floods‟.
6. Sankara Pitchaiah P 19.11.2015, Eenadu Editorial page article, „Management of Solid waste‟.
7. Sankara Pitchaiah, P 01.11.2015, Eenadu Editorial page article, „Earthquakes in Himalayas‟.
8. Sankara Pitchaiah P 22.10.2015, Eenadu Editorial page article, „Underground water reservoirs‟.
9. Sankara Pitchaiah P 29.09.2015, Eenadu Editorial page article, „Sand mining is an dangerous activity‟.
10. Sankara Pitchaiah P 09.09.2015, Eenadu Editorial page article, „Management of water resources‟.
11. Sankara Pitchaiah P 26.07.2015, Eenadu Editorial page article, „Saline water irrigation‟.
12. Sankara Pitchaiah P 14.06.2015, Eenadu Editorial page article, „Planning for coastal areas‟.
13. Sankara Pitchaiah P 03.05.2015, Eenadu editorial page article, „Earthquakes- Precautionary measures‟.
14. Sankara Pitchaiah P 17.03.2015, Eenadu editorial page article „Construction of new AP State Capital on Progressive lines‟.
15. Sankara Pitchaiah P 10.02.2015, Eenadu editorial page article, „New capital city of Andhra Pradesh state on Singapore design‟.
16. Sankara Pitchaiah P 28.01.2015, Eenadu editorial page article, „Construction materials in Andhra Pradesh State‟.
17. Sankara Pitchaiah P 09.01.2015, Eenadu editorial page article, „Oceanic pollution‟.
18. Sankara Pitchaiah P 03.12.2014, Eenadu editorial page article, „New capital city of Andhra Pradesh on safe foundation‟.
19. Sankara Pitchaiah P 20.10.2014, Eenadu editorial page article, „How safe our coastal area is?‟
20. Sankara Pitchaiah P 13.10.2014, Eenadu editorial page article, „Problems from Sand mining‟.
21. Sankara Pitchaiah P 18.09.2014, Eenadu editorial page article, „Conservation of mineral resources‟.
22. Sankara Pitchaiah P 13.08.2014, Eenadu editorial page article, „Andhra Pradesh state has a wonderful coastline‟.
23. Sankara Pitchaiah P 14.06.2014, Eenadu editorial page article, „Status of ground water resources in Andhra Pradesh state‟.
24. Sankara Pitchaiah, P 25.06.2012, Eenadu „Causes of Earthquakes‟.
25. Sankara Pitchaiah P 26.02.2012, Eenadu „Silica Sand deposits in Andhra Pradesh‟.
26. Sankara Pitchaiah P 27.01.2012, Eenadu „Sand mining and Environmental problems‟.
27. Sankara Pitchaiah P 27.01.2012, Eenadu „Sand mining in Guntur District, in alarming state‟.
28. Sankara Pitchaiah, P 19.01.2012, Eenadu „Underground Mineral Resources‟.
29. Sankara Pitchaiah P 07.12.2011, Andhra Jyothi, „Shaking of Ground due to changes in the underground‟.
30. Sankara Pitchaiah P 07.12.2011, Eenadu,„Gemstones in Paritala area‟.
31. Sankara Pitchaiah P 19.11.2008, Eenadu „Coastal mineral Resources- Andhra Pradesh‟.
32. P. Anjani and Sankara Pitchaiah P (2003), Earthquakes, Educational Vani, pp.9-10.
33. Sankara Pitchaiah P and Anjani P Nov. 2002, Role of Gems in medicine, Educational Vani, pp.6-7.
34. Sankara Pitchaiah P 09.12.1993, Distribution of Fluorine in Guntur District, Eenadu.
35. Sankara Pitchaiah P 01.12.1993, Proper methods need in the utilization of Ground water, Eenadu.
36. Sankara Pitchaiah P 16.08.1993, Poor quality Ground water in Guntur District, Eenadu.
37. Sankara Pitchaiah P 02.09.1993, Polluting groundwater in Guntur city, Eenadu.
38. Sankara Pitchaiah P 04.08.1993, Need water conservation, Eenadu.
39. Sankara Pitchaiah P 02.08.1993, Story of cloud seeding, Eenadu.
40. Sankara Pitchaiah P and Rajendra Rao 08.07.1993, High Fluorine, content recorded in Guntur city, Eenadu.
41. Sankara Pitchaiah P and Babu M N 24.01.1993, Spread of diseases due to lack of purification, Eenadu.
42. Sankara Pitchaiah P and Prasad M K D (January 1992), Beliefs around Gems, pp.39-43.
43. Sankara Pitchaiah P 25.08.1992 Hizack rain water, Andhra Jyothi.
44. Sankara Pitchaiah . 17.07.1992 Yield blood only, not water, Andhra Prabha.
45. Sankara Pitchaiah P and Prasad M.K.D. (1991), Story of Corundum Gemstone, Eenadu.
46. Sreenivas D and Sankara Pitchaiah P 1990, Earth Resistivity meter, Science Promoter, Novemebr, pp.641-643.
47. Sanjeeva Rao P Ch and Sankara Pitchaiah P 17.02.1990, Eenadu Solution for water scarcity in Rural areas.
B) On Personality Development-12 (Life Skills and Value education)
1. Sankara Pitchaiah P 30.01.2017, Eenadu, „Student Discipline‟.
2. Sankara Pitchaiah P 03.11.2016, Eenadu Editorial page article, „For a strong Foundation of Education‟.
3. Sankara Pitchaiah P 11.03.2016, Eenadu, „Status of education in India‟.
4. Sankara Pitchaiah P Eenadu, „Choose a right educational institute‟.
5. Sankara Pitchaiah P 12.02-2015, Eenadu editorial page article „Value based education‟.
6. Sankara Pitchaiah P 2012, Eenadu, „Value of Life‟.
7. Sankara Pitchaiah P 06.05.2012, Eenadu, „Emotional Intelligence‟.
8. Sankara Pitchaiah P19.03.2012, Eenadu „For success in education‟.
9. Sankara Pitchaiah P 24.02.2012, Eenadu, „Communication Skills‟.
10. Sankara Pitchaiah P 03.02.2012, Eenadu, „Fears & Phobias‟.
11. Sankara Pitchaiah P 02.01.2012, Eenadu, „Stress Management‟.
12. Sankara Pitchaiah P 18.09.2010, Eenadu, „Parenting skills‟.
XIII. Press interviews
1. Chandrayan 1, Eenadu, 2015.
2. Mangalagiri hills, Eenadu, 2014.
3. About Be Happy Website 02.11.2012.
4. Human Values, Eenadu, 11.08.2012.
5. Climate of Vijayawada, Eenadu, 21.05.2008.
6. Water problem, Guntur district, Eenadu, 31.05.1994.
7. Dunkel report, Eenadu, 01.01.1994.
8. Ground water pollution, Eenadu, 26.09.1993.
9. Water supply, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Eenadu, 06.09.1993.
10. Kondaveti vagu Flood problem, Eenadu, 28.04.1993.
11. Construction of Reservoirs is only the solution for Kondaveeti Vagu flood, 25.02.1993.
12. Sankara Pitchaiah P and Bangar Rao P Kondaveeti Vagu - a gift for farmers, Eenadu, 17.12.1992.
XIV. TV Programmes:4
1. Shadow method for diamond identification, ETV2.
2. Earthquakes, Gemini TV, 15.06.2015, at 5.00pm.
3. Earthquakes, Doordarshan, 05.05.2015 and 06.05.2015, at 7.30am.
4. Rallu - Ratnalu, ETV2.
XV. SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:16
A) International:2
1. International seminar on peace education 4th & 5th.12.2015, Acharya Nagarjuna University.
2. International Symposium on geomorphology& environmental management, Allahabad, 17-20.01.1987.
B) National/Regional:14
1. National Seminar on Conjunctive use of Surface Water and Ground Water organized by Water Resources Department, AP State, Vijayawada, 2017.
2. Attended one day workshop of RUSA, ANU Campus, 16.06.2015.
3. Research paper Presented at 6th Indian youth science congress – A shadow method for diamond colour grading, (2014) A.P, India, ANU. P.268.
4. Research paper Presented at 6th Indian youth science congress, Assessment of Aquaculture impact on coastal Areas, (2014) A.P, India, ANU. P. 173.
5. SPSS Training Program, (2008), ANU.
6. Hundred years of Rural Development in India, (2004), Department of Rural Development, Acharya Nagarjuna University.
7. Recent Trends in Aquatic Biology, (2003), Department of Zoology, Acharya Nagarjuna University.
8. Statistical Methods and applications (2002), Department of Statistics, Acharya Nagarjuna University.
9. Management of Water Resources, (2002), Department of Geology, Acharya Nagarjuna University.
10. National seminar on coastal zone management, Cochin, 1992.
11. Indian Geological Congress, Bangalore, 31.12.89 to 02.01.1990.
12. National seminar on Geomorphology, Andhra University, 28-31.10.1988.
13. Indian Geological congress IIT Bombay, (1988).
14. Workshop on Modern deltaic systems of the east coast, Andhra University, 22.12.86 to 3- 1-1987.
XVI. ORIENTATION /REFRESHER COURSES:4
1. Refresher Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 4 weeks 09.08.99 to 01.09.99
2. Refresher Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar 3 weeks 28.12.98 to 17.01.99
3. Refresher Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar 3 weeks 01.12.98 to21.12.98
4. Orientation SV Unviersity, Tirupathi 4 weeks 26.11.91 to 21.12.91
XVII. ABROAD VISIT
1. Visited Singapore from 5th to 8th January 2018.
XVIII. INVITED SPEAKER : 70
A) For Lectures on Environment-18 (Water resources, Climatic changes, and Natural Disasters)
1. Chief Guest, Vinayaka Chaviti & Environment, organized by Nalanda Degree College, Vijayawada, 03.09.2016.
2. Training programme on Identification of Gold and Gemstones, Community social responsibility, Acharya Nagarjuna University, 12.10.2015.
3. Climatic Changes and earthquakes, Training programme on “Disaster Management”, 16.07.2015, District training centre, Guntur.
4. Combating drought, Sri Laxmisri Mahila mandali, Guntur, 05.03.2015.
5. Climatic changes, RAUP School, Guntur, 02.03.2015.
6. Drought, Land degradation and Desertification, Nehru Yuva Kendra, Guntur, 26.01.2015.
7. Knowledge required on Geology, Pragna School, Guntur, 19.02.2014.
8. World water Day, AP pollution control board, Guntur, 31.03.2013.
9. Environmental protection, „AP Pollution control board‟ Guntur, 25.11.2012.
10. Environmental protection, „AP Pollution control board‟ Guntur, 03.02.2010.
11. Guest lectures for 3/1 semester students of MBA (IB)-2010.
12. Save our Earth, Jana Vignana Vedika, National Science Day, Guntur, 28.02.2008.
13. Water Resources management, For NSS Program Officers, ANU, 29.01.2008.
14. Water Resources Management, For NSS Program Officers, 2005-07.
15. Ground Water, PBN College, Nidubrolu, 2005.
16. Resource Person, Refresher Course, Envi. Sci. Dept, 02.12.2004.
17. Earthquakes, Hindu College, Guntur, 2004.
18. Water Resources Management, for Mandal Literacy Organisers, 28.08.2003.
B) For Lectures on Personality Development-52 (Life Skills and Value education)
1. Sri Sai Vidyaniketan, Railpeta, Guntur, Parenting Skills, 22.04.2018.
2. Motivation, Tirumala engineering college, Narsaraopet, March 2018.
3. Life Skills, Trained the trainer, Cochin, Kerala, 03.02.2018.
4. Wellness program for 6th Bn APSP, Mangalagiri, 15.02.2018.
5. Parenting skills for Mothers, Rajahmundry, 12.02.2018.
6. Chief Guest, Community Social Responsibility, Guntur, 28.12.2017.
7. Life Skills, Montessori High School students, Ongole, Prakasam Dist. 02.12.2017.
8. Life Skills, Saint Marcs English medium School students, Pamuru, Prakasam Dist. 02.12.2017.
9. Self Empowerment, forever living trading limited, Hailand, Guntur District, Nov.2017.
10. Skill Development, Kantepudi, Sattenapalli (M), 11.10.2017.
11. Training programme on Life skills for Teachers, Diechman Auditorium, ANU, 09.09.2017.
12. Orientation Program on Life Skills, for School teachers, Venkateswara Vignana mandiram, Guntur, 05.08.2017.
13. Avoid Unrest, Ballikurava Village, Prakasam District, 12.06.2017, Organized by Police Department.
14. Orientation program for Gurukulam Teachers 10.04.2017-14.04.2017, Diechman Auditorium, ANU (3 Lectures).
15. Orientation program for Gurukulam Teachers 17.04.2017-21.04.2017 Diechman Auditorium, ANU (3 Lectures).
16. Life Skills, Sriharsha high school, Durgi, Guntur, 20.02.2017.
17. Problems solving and decision making, Abhyudaya Mahila College- Guntur, 13.02.2017.
18. Emotional Intelligence, Organized by College of Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University, 19.09.2016.
19. Prevention of „Suicides‟, Acharya Nagarjuna University, organized by NSS, Acharya Nagarjuna University, 09.09.2016.
20. Life Skills, Center for Human Resource Development for Acharya Nagarjuna University students, 01.09.2016.
21. Chief Guest, Community Social Responsibility Program, for „Sifard‟ Positive living, Acharya Nagarjuna University, 27.08.2016.
22. Life Skills, for NSS Programme Officers, 19.07.2016.
23. Mothers Day, Eenadu-Johnsons Programme, Guntur, 08.05.2016.
24. Chief Guest, Community Social Responsibility Program, Guntur, 29.06.2016.
25. Communal harmony, Nehru Yuva Kendra, Guntur, 08.03.2016.
26. Chief guest, GNR model school Anniversary, Guntur, 05.03.2016.
27. Life Skills, Friends Society, Social service organization, Pedapalakaluru, Guntur, 28.02.2016.
28. Life skills, (Motivation), State level Training Programme on Personality Development for JSS Field Level Instructors, ANU, 29-01-2016.
29. Life Skills, Bhavitha degree college, Palnadu area, Guntur district, 17.12.2015.
30. Life Skills, B.Ed college, july 2015, Ongole.
31. Motivation for young faculty, RVR Engineering College, Chowdavaram, Guntur, 02.05.2015.
32. Life Skills, 7 lectures, ANU College of Pharmacy, 21st February & March 2015.
33. Life Skills, Dept. of Geology, Andhra University, 2014.
34. National seminar on „Soft skills and Employability‟ Narayana Memorial Degree & PG College, Kanchikacherla, Krishna Dist., 29.12.2014.
35. Life Skills, Amrutha Degree College. Singarayakonda (PG. courses), 27.12.2014.
36. Communication Skills, Department of HRM, ANU, 2012.
37. Chief Guest, Life Skills, GVR&S Degree college, Guntur 06.09.2012.
38. Chief Guest, Life Skills, Abhyudaya mahila degree college, Guntur, 04.09.2012.
39. Chief Guest, Abhyudaya mahila degree college, Guntur, 12.08.2012.
40. Life Skills, Yadava Juniour college, Guntur, 27-12-2011.
41. Life Skills, Krishna Chaitanya, Degree college, Markapuram, 17.12.2011, A1 Global engineering college, Markapuram, 17.12.2011.
42. Life Skills, SRSVPR college of education, Vijayawada, 29.07.2010.
43. Visiting faculty, School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, 2nd Semester, 2009- 2010.
44. Presentation skills, for PG Students, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur 13.11.2009.
45. Anti Ragging, Nyayasevadikara samstha, Guntur, 31.10.2009.
46. Program on Preparation for 10th exams, Guntur Municipal Corporation 25.02.2009.
47. Life Skills, PBNC Degree college, Nidubrolu, 06.12.2008.
48. Life Skills, JKC College, Guntur, 01.12.2008.
49. Behavior modification for prisoners of Guntur Sub – Jail, Guntur, 21.11.2008.
50. Presentation Skills, Student Center, 15th Nov.2008, for Ist Semester Students, ANU Campus, 03.11.2008.
51. Life Skills, for NSS Program officers, ANU, 25.01.2008.
52. Life Skills, ZPH School, Gottipadu, Guntur District.
XIX. PROJECTS : 6 A) On Environment-2
1. Integrated Hydrological studies on Kondaveeti vagu watershed, Guntur, AP.MWR, Rs.2.67 lakhs, 1998-2001.
2. Water Resources management in Guntur Municipal Corporation area, UGC Minor, Rs. 30,000/-, 2006-07.
B) Personality Development-4
1. Minor project sanctioned under „University Interaction with Society‟ by our University to implement „Know your personality program‟ in Nambur schools, by the Registrar, ANU, 2007-08.
2. Minor project sanctioned under „University Interaction with Society‟ for implementing „Personality & Education Development Program‟ in ANU campus for PG previous students, 2008-09.
3. Minor project sanctioned under „University Interaction with Society‟ on „Counseling for PG previous students, ANU campus‟, 2008-09.
4. Minor project on sanctioned under „University Interaction with Society‟ Value based education for Guntur municipal school students, Sponsored by Rotary club of Guntur, 2006-07.
XX. PROGRAMMES ORGANISED: 31
A) On Environment-4
1. Coordinator, Seminar on Water conservation, AP Government program, 12.08.2016.
2. Save earth, Vavilala library Guntur, 23.04.2009.
3. Role of Bio-Geosciences, Dr. V.S Rao, Chintala Adviser, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Department of Geology, ANU, 14.12.2008.
4. Sankara Pitchaiah P. Eenadu, „Geological Exhibition‟ 29.12.2007.
B) On Personality Development-17 1. Study centers meet, Centre for Distance Education, Diechman Auditorium, ANU, 07.09.2017.
2. Tips for exams, for PG Students, ANU, Student centre, 11.03.2016.
3. Presentation skills with Centre for HRD, Diechman Auditorium, ANU, 03.04.2013.
4. Sexual Harassment, Book release, Diechman Auditorium, 27.03.2013.
5. Goal Setting, with HRD, ANU, 12.11.2011.
6. Single window system for PG Admissions, from 2010 onwards, 25.06.2010.
7. Need grip on Spoken English for Jobs, Student Center, ANU, 04.08.2009.
8. Anti Ragging book release, VC‟s Chambers, ANU, 31.07.2009.
9. Program on anti ragging, Maths Department, ANU, 17.06.2009.
10. Convener, DSC Coaching program (40 days) for ANU students, Student‟s centre, ANU, 05.03.2009.
11. Coordinator, Two weeks Computer training for NT staff, ANU, Department of Computer Science, 02.02.2009.
12. Coordinator, Administrative training for officers, ANU, Diechman Auditorium, 06.01.2009.
13. Preparation for exams, for PG Student, ANU, Student centre, 15.11.2008.
14. Life Skills, ZPH Girls high school, Namburu, 29.02.2008.
15. Life Skills, Boys hostel, ANU, 15.02.2008.
16. Life Skills, Ladies hostel, ANU, 13.02.2008.
17. Life Skills, program, ANU Campus, 17.10.2007.
C) Life Skills and Soft Skills: 10 1. Orientation Program on Life Skills – Certificate course, Diechman Auditorium, ANU, 05.08.2017.
2. Coordinator, orientation for Gurukulam teachers, Diechman Auditorium, ANU, 17.04.2017-21.04.2017.
3. Coordinator, orientation for Gurukulam teachers, Diechman Auditorium, ANU, 10.04.2017-14.04.2017.
4. Life skills, Orientation for teachers & Psychologists, Diechman Auditorium, ANU, 09.09.2017.
5. Goal Setting, with Centre for HRD, Diechman Auditorium, ANU 17.12.2008.
6. Communication Skills, Deichmann Auditorium, ANU, 21.11.2008.
7. Communication Skills, Deichmann Auditorium for PG Students, ANU, 23.10.2008.
8. Meditation Techniques, Deichmann Auditorium, ANU, 31.08.2008.
9. Program on Emotional Balance, Diechman Auditorium, ANU, 24.08.2008.
10. Career Care, with Centre for HRD, Diechman Auditorium, ANU, 19.03.2008.
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