VICE-CHANCELLOR'S MESSAGE

Wish you all a Happy New Year 2021. Greetings on the occasion of the Republic Day. I appreciate and congratulate the teaching community on the academic contribution made during the Corona pandemic by adapting to the online teaching - learning process for the first time, and the students for their efforts and enthusiastic response. The was able to meet the challenges which emerged from the corona crisis with responsibility. Despite some inconveniences, the experience we gained has helped us a deal in the context of change and adaptability. ACADEMIC EVENTS 2 are likely to adopt the new form of blended learning, where part of the learning happens online, and part in face-to-face interaction. The University should enable a STUDENT ACTIVITIES 5 seamless navigation between these two modes of learning. An important role for universities in this regard is to allow new ideas that challenge the current order so as to EXTENSION ACTIVITIES 6 create a better post-COVID-19 world. The universities should thus be dedicated to producing knowledge, inculcating ethical values and encouraging the students to grow into responsible and productive citizens, so that a sustainable democratic social order is TRAINING & PLACEMENTS 8 maintained and further strengthened. Universities have to overcome their current shortcomings and move towards a better future through consistent and constructive AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS 9 engagement with society and by generating and disseminating knowledge. I am glad that our University could maintain the academic calendar despite disruptions OTHER EVENTS 10 occasioned by Covid, complete the examinations and declare results within a short period of time. Other notable achievements include introduction of online teaching, FDP's, seminars, evaluation system and other major activities of examinations. The University is in the process of establishing the K-HUB on its campus and construction of the building will commence shortly with grants from RUSA. Let our University stay in tune with the changing world. We should all rededicate ourselves to quality research, welcome new approaches in teaching and learning, integrate ICT, and facilitate industry - institution interface. I strongly hope that our University continues to contribute to the development of a value based and responsible society by means of commitment and dedication of the teaching community and other stakeholders. I congratulate the Editorial Team on the excellent work done in bringing out this Newsletter. I wish a bright future for the University. Thank you all. Dr. B. Janardhan Reddy, IAS I/c Vice-Chancellor Kakatiya University Newsletter Kakatiya University1 Newsletter January 2021 ACADEMIC EVENTS

Prof. G. Chakrapani, Former Chairman, TSPSC delivering the Endowment Lecture on Late. Dr. K. Jayashankar, Former Vice Chancellor, KU

Prof. T. Papi Reddy, Chairman TSCHE at the ICET Question Paper releasing event. Also present are Prof. K. Purushotham, Registrar, Prof. K. Raji Reddy, Dr. B. Janardhan Reddy, IAS, I/c Vice-Chancellor addressing the Convenor ICET and other faculty Staff on the eve of University Formation Day

Prof. K. Purushotham, Registrar releasing the book authored by Workshop on Revival of Buddhism Prof. M. Rajeshwar

Prof. P. Malla Reddy, Principal, KU of & Release of Kakatiya Journal of Historical Studies by Technology at the Engineers Day Celebrations Prof. K. Purushotham, Registrar

Kakatiya University Newsletter 2 January 2021 ACADEMIC EVENTS

Prof. S. Mahender Reddy, CoE and Additional CoE's Prof. T. Papi Reddy, Chairman, TSCHE visit during the examinations. releasing TSICET - 2020 Results

Inaugural Function of FDP organised by University College of Engineering, Kothagudem.

FDP Organised on SCILAB AICTE-ATAL Online FDP

Kakatiya University Newsletter 3 January 2021 ACADEMIC EVENTS

The University Examination Branch initiated several measures to provide its services through digital means mainly to overcome the inconvenience caused due to the Covid - 19 Pandemic. The Examination Branch has utilised this opportunity to introduce online payment of examination fee, uploading of nominal rolls by , paper-setting online, downloading of hall tickets, downloading of question papers at the college level, online viva voce, on screen evaluation, downloading of online memorandum of marks, applying for revaluation, online application for Original Degrees, etc. The Controller of Examinations Prof. S.Mahender Reddy, Additional Controllers and Personnel of Examination Branch successfully implemented all these measures and were able to declare the results within a short time despite the problems posed by Covid-19. The students have expressed satisfaction and appreciated the online services and are expecting more such measures in the examination branch.

Prof. K. David, Principal, University College releasing Kakatiya Dean, Faculty of Arts and Faculty of English releasing the Journal of Historical Studies. Also seen are Prof. T. Manohar, Kakatiya Journal of English Studies Prof. Vijaya Babu and others

Resource Persons of Five Day Online Faculty Development Programme on "Professional Enrichment: Role of Soft Skills" Organized by KU CE&T

Kakatiya University Newsletter 4 January 2021 STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Inauguration of Gas Testing Lab by Sri B. Baskar Rao, Director SCCL CRT Program conducted by University Engineering Colleges at Kothagudem Engineering College.

Alumini Meet of Engineering Students

RDC-IGC 2020 - NCC Camp at Bisonpolo Ground, Secunderabad

Kakatiya University Newsletter 5 January 2021 EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

Registrar Prof. K. Purushotham and other staff taking pledge Team of EC Members and Registrar along with Building Division on the occasion of 'Rashtriya Ekta Divas' Staff inspecting the University lands

Webinar for Non-teaching Administrative Officers 130th Vardhanthi of Mahatma Jyothi Rao Phule

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Vardhanti Celebrations at KU. Registrar garlanding Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Statue

National Sports Day Celebrations Prof. K. Jayashankar's Birth Anniversary Celebrations

Kakatiya University Newsletter 6 January 2021 EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

Plantation program conducted by NSS Unit Felicitaions on the occasion of Engineers Day

Releasing of the University Calendar 2021 Prof. M. Sarangapani, Principal, UCPSc garlanding Dr. 's Photo

Independence Day celebrations at KU K-HUB Committee identifying site on KU Campus

Release of Diary by University Retired Teachers FIT RALLY

Kakatiya University Newsletter 7 January 2021 TRAINING & PLACEMENTS

Career and Councilling Webinar AICTE ATAL Faculty Development Programme at University Engineering College, Kothagudem

Inauguration of Indian Accounting Association (IAA), Faculty of English releasing the Textbook branch University College of Engineering and Technology for KU College of Engineering and Technology, Women, KU Campus Placements in Infosys/TCS/ KU Campus Placements in Infosys/TCS/Haxaware Haxaware and other reputed companies and other reputed companies S.No. NAME BRANCH S.No. NAME BRANCH 1. Kandula Shamini IT 1. K.Ramya Sree IT 2. Yashashwi Gaddam IT 2. A Meghana IT 3. Nikitha sherla CSE 3. B.Kalyani IT 4. Kaparthi Akhila CSE 4. V Manisha IT 5. Soumya Kamunapally CSE 5. S.Shanshank IT 6. Soumya Thondala CSE 6. N Abhishek IT 7. Yegmathi Manasa CSE 7. Ch Nikhitha IT 8. G Viveka CSE 8. A Madhumitha IT 9. Thallapelly Akhila IT 9. T Lavanya IT 10. Devunoori Teja AshwinI IT 10. Syeda Almas Samreen CSE 11. Gyajangi Manisha IT 12. Yashashwi Gaddam IT 11. Ch SaiTejaswi CSE 13. Keerthi Sushmasri ECE 12. Ch Meghana CSE 14. Supriya Junuthula ECE 13. S Sai Anirudh CSE 15. Vootkuri Sharanya EEE 14. Sharath Chandra ECE

Kakatiya University Newsletter 8 January 2021 AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS State Award to Meritorious Teachers-2020

Prof. M. Sarangapani, Prof. B. Suresh Lal University College of Dept. of Economics Pharmaceutical Sciences

DEAN APPOINTED Prof. B. Venkat Ram Reddy Dept. of Physics Prof. T. Srinivas Fellow Member Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and American Chemical Society, USA I/c Dean, Faculty of Law

Dr. K. Ailaiah Dept. of Socialogy 'PARAMPARA' Book authored by Life Time Achievement Award-2020 Mr. K. Damodar Rao (Retd.,) by Global Management Council, Dept. of English Ahmedabad

Dr. S. Jyothi Prof. A. Raghurama Rao (Retd.,) Dept. of Chemistry University College of Pharmacy Warangal District Best Officer Award Best Scientist Award NSS by Stanford University, USA

Dr. E. Sujatha Dept. of Microbiology Prof. Ciddi Veeresham (Retd.,) University College of Pharmacy Keynote Speaker, National Webinar on "Potential Clinical Applications of Plant Based Natural Antioxidants to Best Scientist Award Combat Covid-19 Infections" at Sir M.V. Government by Stanford University, USA Science College, Bommanakatte, Bhadravathi.

Mohd. Asim Iqbal Prof. N. Rama Swamy (Retd.,) Univ. College of Engineering & Technology Dept. of Biotechnology IEI YOUNG ENGINEERS AWARD 2020-21. Editor, Journal of Biotechnology, appointed by the Commissioner of Collegiate , TS

Secured admissions in reputed institutions Gudiboin Sai Sindhu ICAR Rimshah Nerien NIPER

Kakatiya University Newsletter 9 January 2021 OTHER EVENTS

Retirement Felicitations Prof. V. Gangadhar, former Vice-Chancellor, MGU at Valedictory program of e-FDP at Commerce College

On the occasion of World Peace Day Felicitations to employees

Savithri Bai Phule Vardhanti Celebrations

Constitution Day Celebrations Retirement Felicitations

Kakatiya University Newsletter 10 January 2021 OTHER EVENTS PH.Ds AWARDED (JULY - DECEMBER 2020) S.No. Name of the Candidate Subject S.No. Name of the Candidate Subject 1. Ramesh Singisala English 36. Ajmeera Divya Pharmaceutical Sciences 2. Palnati Naresh History 37. Maypathi Santhosh Kumar English 3. Santosh Jaswanth Kumar B Pharmaceutical Sciences 38. Suman Kumar Vodnala Mathematics 4. Chandana Naliganti Pharmaceutical Sciences 39. Sirisanagandla Sahiti Social Work 5. Gollapudi Manikya Rao Education 40. Anil Goud Kandhula Pharmaceutical Sciences 6. Siripuram Srinu English 41. Padma. B Pharmaceutical Sciences 7. Mallesh Gajjala English 42. Mokhtar Hussein Abdulwahab Al Sarori Computer Science 8. C. Srinivas Comp. Science and Engineering 43. Giri Prasad .M Com. & Business Mgnt 9. E. Jayanthi Rani Chemistry 10. R. Shankaraiah Civil Engineering DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES 11. Vijayakumar S Chemistry ...... 12. Rajender Gandu Botany WORKS IN PROGRESS ( in lakhs) 13. Shanker Chinthakayala Zoology 1 Construction of Additional Class Rooms on the 141.00 14. Ramesh D Computer Science First Floor over M.B.A. Block at University Arts & 15. Kondamudi Hanumantha Rao Com. & Business Mgnt Science College, Subedari, Warangal. 16. Mendemu Showry Com. & Business Mgnt 2 Construction of First Floor (Balance Portion) of 251.00 17. Gaddam Satheesh Raju Com. & Business Mgnt Academic Building for KU College of Engineering & 18. Mohd. Fasi Com. & Business Mgnt Technology on Kakatiya University Campus 19. Gosula Saroja Com. & Business Mgnt 3 Construction of Mezzanine Floor in the Civil Workshop Shed 8.00 20. Yashoda Alle Com. & Business Mgnt at K.U. College of Engineering & Technology, KU Campus 21. Ravi Jarapula Pharm. Sciences 9 Construction of Mezzanine Floor in the E.C.E. Workshop Shed 8.00 22. Polipaka Vanitha Geology at K.U. College of Engineering & Technology, KU Campus 23. Gousiya Begum Microbiology 24. B. Prakash Babu English WORKS TO BE TAKEN-UP (TENDERS FINALISED) 25. Gousia Sultana English 1 Construction of Workshop Shed of UCE, KTDM 83.00 26. T. Prem Sunder Human Resource Management WORKS TO BE TAKEN-UP (TENDERS FINALISED) 27. Sujatha D Pharmaceutical Sciences 28. Sunitha Thalugula Pharmaceutical Sciences 1 Special repairs and renovation of existing 31.50 29. Rama Rao Ganjikuntla Telugu, Mining Geology Lab at UCE, Kothagudem 30. Ch. Kavitha Public Administration 2. Special repairs and renovation of existing 37.00 31. Devender Malothu History Mining Ventionltion Lab at UCE, Kothagudem 32. Bhagya Aaindala Botany 3. Special repairs and renovation of existing 31.50 33. G. Usha Sri, Com. & Business Mgnt Mining Surveying Lab at UCE, Kothagudem 34. B. Aruna Microbiology 35. Mallesham Vanga Com. & Business Mgnt TOTAL AMOUNT 591.00

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, KOTHAGUDEM, KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY Achievements/Awards/Events 1. KSM 1982-86 Alumni Award (Rs. 25000/- cash prize) was created on 05.08.2020 with financial support of the 1982-86 batch students. This award will be given to a student of Mining Department, University College of Engineering every year, whose performance is excellent in academics. 2. Gas Testing Lab was established in Department of Mining Engineering University College of Engineering on 11.16.2020 was inaugurated by Sri B. Bhaskar Rao, Director SCCL. Principal Dr. N. Ramana and staff members attended the function. 3. Department of Mining Engineering University College of Engineering Organized a one day webinar on 'Career Build up and Learning During Formative Years' in association with Alumni of Mining Engineers (OU & KU) Association on 19.09.2020. Coordinator: Mr. C. Ravi Kiran and Chairman Dr. N. Ramana. 4. AICTE and ATAL Sponsored Online FDP on 'Challenges in Capstone of SG and Artificial Intelligence (C25GAI)' was organized by Department of ECE, University College of Engineering Kothagudem from 05.10.2020 to 09.10.2020. Coordinator: Sri E. Harikrishna and Chairman Dr. N. Ramana. 5. Department of ECE, University College of Engineering organized National Level One Week Faculty and Student Development Program (Online) on 'Arduino for Engineering Applications' from 05.10.2020 to 10.10.2020 in Association with Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay. Coordinator Sri B. Srikanth and Chairman Dr. N. Ramana. 6. Department of ECE, University College of Engineering organized National Level One Week Workshop (Online) on 'eSim' from 12.10.2020 to 16.10.2020 in Association with Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay. Coordinator: Dr. K. BIkshalu and Chairman Dr. N. Ramana. 7. Department of ECE, University College of Engineering organized National Level Two Day Workshop (Online) on '2D Medical Images to 3D Medical Models in using Simpleware' from 11.11.2020 to 12.11.2020. Coordinator: Dr. K. Punnam Chander and Chairman Dr. N. Ramana. 8. University College of Engineering organized a National Level Two Day Workshop (Online) on HDL Coding simulation and Career Opportunities in VLSI from 23.12.2020 to 24.12.2020 in Association with Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay. Coordinator: Sri B. Srikanth and Chairman Dr. N. Ramana. 9. AICTE and ATAL Sponsored Online FDP on 'Data Science using Python' was organized by Department of CSE, University College of Engineering Kothagudem from 02.12.2020 to 06.12.2020. Coordinator: Dr. M. Sadanandam and Chairman Dr. N. Ramana. 10. Ms. Sandhya Rasakatla, student of Department of Mining Engineering University College of Engineering Kothagudem achieved First Woman in Underground second class Manager in Indian Mining Sector.

Kakatiya University Newsletter 11 January 2021 KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY

Chief Patron: Dr. B. Janardhan Reddy IAS, I/c Vice-Chancellor Patron: Prof. K. Purushotham, Registrar Editorial Board: Chief Editor: Prof. M. Rajeshwar Editor: Prof. T. Srinivasa Rao Editor-Convener: Mr. V. Prudhvi Raju, PRO Emails: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] website: www.kakatiya.ac.in

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