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Dr. N. Srinivasa Rao is presently serving as the Principal and Professor at Vikas College of Pharmacy, Vissannapeta, Andhra Pradesh. He earned his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Vagdevi College of Pharmacy, Hanumakonda, Warangal, Telangana, India. He subsequently completed his Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance from Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, and obtained his Ph.D. from Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

With a distinguished academic career spanning over two decades, Dr. Rao has made remarkable contributions to pharmaceutical education, research, and administration. His dedication and professional excellence led to his progression from associate professor to professor. Since 2004, he has been serving in key academic and administrative capacities as Principal of Vikas College of Pharmacy. Under his supervision, 60 B.Pharm projects and 40 M.Pharm dissertations have been completed.

Dr. Rao holds three patents and has published over 30 research articles in reputed national and international journals, including 10 Scopus-indexed publications. He has also authored two textbooks through renowned publishers. Furthermore, he has organized numerous seminars, conferences, and workshops, delivered invited lectures at national and international forums, and actively contributes to professional organizations and academic bodies, including the Board of Studies of JNTU Kakinada.