Curriculum Vitae ROKKAM SUDARSANA RAO Former Member, State Finance Commission, GoAP 2015-2017 Former Dean, Faculty of Arts Ex-officio-Member, Academic Senate Former Director, SAARC Centre Former Head & Chairman, (PG) B O S Department of Economics Andhra University Visakhapatnam-530003, A.P, India E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Date of Birth & Age : July 1, 1953, Education: Degree Subject Year Institution Junior Dip. French Language 2010 Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, A.P. P.G. Diploma Environmental 1992 School of Distance Education, Andhra Studies University, Visakhapatnam, A.P. Ph.D. Economics 1985 Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, A.P. M.A. Economics 1977 Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, A.P. B.A. Economics (Main) 1975 M.R. College, Vizianagaram, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, A.P. Employment Record: Position Held Name of the Institution Year Dean Faculty of Arts Department of Economics Since 2012 Chairman, (PG) BOS Andhra University, Visakhapatnam A.P. Department of Economics April. 2008– Head Andhra University, Visakhapatnam A.P. 2011 Department of Economics Professor of Economics 1998–Present Andhra University, Visakhapatnam A.P. Department of Economics Associate Professor 1988–1998 Andhra University, Visakhapatnam A.P. Department of Economics Lecturer in Economics 1985–1998 Andhra University, Visakhapatnam A.P. School of Distance Education Asst. Director 1979–1985 Andhra University, Visakhapatnam A.P. Experience in Teaching and Research : 34 years and 4 months Specialization : Public Economics Government Finances Federal-State Fiscal Relations Tribal Economy Environmental Economics Indian Economic Problems Other Positions Held Position Employer/Organization Period Dean Faculty of Arts Department of Economics 2012-Present Chairman Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, A.P. Board of Studies (P.G) Head, Dept. of Department of Economics April 2008 – Economics Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, A.P. 2011 Dean of Students’ Affairs Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, A.P. 2005 – 2008 Associate Warden Art’s College Hostels, Andhra University 1998-2000 Hon. Secretary Indian Institute of Pub. Adm. Local 2002 – 2005 Chapter, Visakhapatnam, A.P. Vice – Chairman Indian Institute of Pub. Adm. Local 2005 – Present Chapter, Visakhapatnam, A.P Executive Member A.P. Economic Association 2002-2004 Trustee Member A.P. Economic Association 2007-2008 Awards and Fellowships Period University Research Fellow, Andhra University 1978-1979 Doctoral Fellow, ICSSR, New Delhi 1983 Hungarian Academy of Social Sciences, Budapest, UGC Academic 1988 Exchange Programme for Social Sciences, GoI, New Delhi State Best Citizen, AP State Cultural Awareness Society Award, 2012 Visakhapatnam Best Research Supervisor, GRABS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 2015 Academic Administration Position Institution/Purpose Date/Period Assistant Director School of Distance Education, Andhra 1979 -198 University Associate Warden College of Arts and Commerce Hostels, AU 1998-2000. Head Dept. of Economics, Andhra University April 2008 Dean Students’ Affairs, Andhra University 2005 – 2008 Secretary Andhra University Economics Alumni 2008 Association Vice-Chairman Indian Institute of Public Administration, Local 2005 till date Branch, Visakhapatnam Member PG Board of Studies, Andhra University, 1998-2012 Visakhapatnam Executive Member Andhra university Alumni association 1985-1998 Member Academic Council, DNR College, Bhimavaram, 2006-2008 Andhra University Member Board of Studies, IDEAL College, Kakinada, 2007-2010 A.U. Member P.G. Board of Studies (U.G. in Economics) 2004-2006 Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, Karnataka State Member Student’s Disciplinary Committee , Andhra 2005 – 2008 University, Visakhapatnam Convener Students Grievance Cell, 2007 – 2008 Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Member University Adalat (University Court to settle 2006 – 2008 disputes) Executive Member Andhra Pradesh Economic Association, 2002 – 2004 Hyderabad Secretary Indian Institute of Public Administration, 2002 – 2005 Visakhapatnam Local Branch Member Student Advisory Committee 2002 – 2003 Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Member Finance Committee of 2000 – 2001 Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Member Central Purchase Committee 1999 – 2001 Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Member Task Force, Resource Mobilization Center 1998 – 2000 Andhra University Visakhapatnam Chief Teacher Spot valuation of M.A. Economics & Applied 2008-2011 Associate Economics, M.S. (Eco) & PGDCRS Additional UGC NET Examination – 2008, 28-12-2008 coordinator Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Chief M.A., M.S. Economics & PGDCRS Examinations Since 2008 Superintendent Chief Special Drive Exams, Andhra University, May, 2008 Superintendent Visakhapatnam Chief B.Ed. Special Drive Examinations, Andhra Nov, 2010 Superintendent University Chief UGC NET Examination – 26-12-2010, School of 26-12-2010 Superintendent Economics & Social Science Buildings, A.U. Chief Test SBI, Po’s Test, Andhra University, 18th April, Examiner Visakhapatnam 2010 Member Enquiry Committee, A.U. Ladies Hostel Aug 2010 Member P.G. Board of Studies, Y.N. College, Narasapur 2009-2010 Member U.G. Board of Studies, D.N.R. College, 2009-10 Bhimavaram Member Board of Studies, D.N.R. College, Bhimavaram 2007-09 Governing Body M.R. College, Vizianagaram 2009-11 Member Academic Council P.R., Government College, Kakinada 2012-14 Member Convener Coordination Committee, of M.S. Economics, 2010 Adikavi Nannayya University, Rajahmundry Single Member Karunya B.Ed. College, Visakhapatnam 2010 Enquiry Committee Member & Joint Inspection Committees, APSCHE, 2004-2008 Convener Hyderabad Member & Affiliation Committees, UG & PG Courses, 2000 To date Convener Andhra University Head Examiner UPSC, New Delhi 2008 Addl. Examiner UPSC, New Delhi 2010 Member 85th Annual Report Committee 2010-11, 07-09-2011 Andhra University Visakhapatnam Chief Test A.P.Grameena Vikas Bank, Officers 10th April, Administrator Examination, A.U. Center 2011. Chief Test A.P.Grameena Vikas Bank, Clerical 17th April, Administrator Examination, A.U. Center 2011. Venue Supervisor VSP Recruitment Drive 2011, Visakhapatnam. 15th May, 2011 Member 86th Annual Report Committee 2011-12, 2011-12 Andhra University Visakhapatnam Member PG Board of Studies, Andhra University, 1998-2012 Visakhapatnam Member Academic Council, DNR College, Autonomous) 2012 Bhimavaram, Andhra University. Member Board of Studies in Economics, IDEAL College, 2012 Kakinada, A.U Member UG Board of studies, Y.N.College, Naraspur 2009-11 Member Governing Body, Sri Satyanarayana Swamy 1998-2001 Degree College, Annavaram. UGC – Expert Department Council, Dept. of Economics, 2008 - To date Member Sambalpur University, Sambalpur. Member of Board S.K. University, Anantapur 03-03-2011 to of Studies in 20-03-2014 Economics (External) Member of Board “Open” Viva-voce of Ms Suniti Mishra on the 11-04-2011 of Examiners topic “Political Economy of Decentralization in Orissa- a Case Study of two Grama Panchayats” at Sambalpur University, Orissa. Member Board of Studies in Environmental Sciences 2012-2014 (UG) Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Member Board of studies in Centre for studies in 2012-2014 Inclusive and Exclusive Policy, AU University Academic Council DNR College (Autonomous), 2012 Representative Bhimavaram West Godavari Dist, University DNR College (Autonomous), Bhimavaram, West 2012-2014 Representative Godavari Dist. Governing Body University CRR College, Eluru, West Godavari Dist 2012-2014 Representative on Governing Body Member selection The recruitment of technical staff investigator 2012 committee in AER center AU Visakhapatnam. Doctoral Ph.D. Viva- Voce to Ms B. Lakshmi Bhavani Aug-2012 Committee Member Member Selection Committee for Empanelment of Dec 2011 Architects, VUDA, Convener Joint inspection committee, Acharya April 2012 Nagarjuna University Area Doctoral Ph.D. Viva- Voce to Ms K. Lakshmi Sirisha Sep-2012 Committee Junior Lecturers in Economics, APPSC 4-5 July,207 Member Subject Expert RESEARCH GUIDANCE: Ph. Ds. Awarded: J. Ramu Naidu: “Impact of IRDP on Income Generation and Employment Creation” (A Case Study of North Coastal Andhra Region), Awarded in 1993. M. Nageswara Rao: “A study of Structure, Growth and Determinants of Sales Tax in Andhra Pradesh – 1970-71 to 1993-94”. Awarded in 1998. Woldegebriel Abrham: (Foreign Research Scholar Ethiopia) “Federal Fiscal Transfers and States’ Tax Efforts in India” (1980-81 to 1999-2000), Awarded in 2002. B. Lilly Grace Eunice: “Growth and Impact of Public Expenditure in Andhra Pradesh, 1980-81 to 1999-2000” Awarded in 2005. K. Radha Pushpavathi: - “Structure and Growth of Public Debt in Andhra Pradesh” (1980-81 to 1999-2000) Awarded in 2006. P. Srinivas Rao: “Gram Panchayat Finances and Decentralized Governance in Andhra Pradesh (A Case Study of Impact of 73rd Amendment Act) Awarded in 2009. G. Purushotham: A study of Social Sector Expenditure in Andhra Pradesh with special Reference to fiscal Reforms 1985-86 to 2005-06. Awarded in Nov 2010. Mr. D. Tirupathaiah: “Human Resource Development, A case study of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh”. Awarded in May 2012. M. Suneetha: “A Study of Structure and Growth of Service Tax in India”. Awarded in June 2012. Mr. S. Srinivasa Rao: “A Study of Socio- Economic Characteristics of Child Labour in Visakhapatnam City”. Awarded in June, 2013. G. Pavan Kumar: “Structure, Growth and Equity of Finance Commission Transfers in India – (1990 -91 to 2009 – 10)”, Awarded in September 2013. M. Nanaji Rao: “An Analysis of