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Prof.K.Jeevan Rao- A Scientific Profile

Prof.K. Jeevan Rao obtained his B.Sc (Ag.) (3.84/4.00) and M.Sc. (Ag.) (3.96/4.00) degree in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry from Punjabrao Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Akola., Maharashtra with first class with distinction in 1980 and 1982 respectively. Dr. Rao was recipient of the Raman Prize for his performance at the Bachelor level and Vasant Rao Naik Memorial Award, pusad, M.S. for securing highest OGPA in MSc.(Ag) in soil science among four Agricultural Universities in Maharashtra in 1982.He was also recipient of the "Vidya Prakashan Silver Medal" for his performance at the Diploma in 1980.Dr.Rao holds Ph.D. degree (1993) from ANGRAU, Hyderabad with first class (8.87/10.00). During his Ph.D. studies(1982-1985) he was an ICAR Senior Fellowship holder.

He attended a short-term training course in 'Solid Waste Management in India' conducted by NEERI, Nagpur during 1984.He joined Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University in 1985 as Research Assistant.He published a book chapter entitled "Urban Solid Wastes and Environment" towards the book on "Urban Waste Management “ published by scientific publishers, USA.He has been awarded 'Best Presentation Certificate' for the paper entitled" Assessment and Management of Environmental Pollution in Europe" by Academy of Environmental Biology during November 1995. He is a life member of several professional societies and Associations(ISSS,ISCA,IAEM). He visited Belgium(1995), USA(1997,2007) and France(1998).

Prof.K.Jeevan rao elected as a Member of National Executive Council of ISSS, New Delhi (2000-2001). He has been elected as Council member of Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata for the years 2005-2006 and 2006-2007.He is a National Executive Member (2005-2008) of Indian Association for Environmental Management, NEERI, Nagpur He is a Founder Member of Indian Net Work for Soil Contamination Research, New Delhi. Dr.Rao has 25 years of professional experience with 215 papers to his credit which includes 54 Original Research Papers; 57 Seminar/Conference, 26 Review Papers; and book chapters and 78 Popular articles. He published an article in IUSS Bulletin 112 pp19-20 (2008) on Need for National Soil Policies for Developing Countries–Some facts which was very well received by the scientific community.

He was recipient of the Indian Society of Soil Science 'Zonal Award’ for the year 1993.He attended a Summer Training Courses on "Assessment and Management of Environmental Pollution" at State University of Gent, Belgium for one month under Belgium Administration and Development Cooperation(BADC) Scholarship in 1995.He has been awarded P.G. Diploma in Environmental Education and Management (PGDEM) from University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad in 1996.He has been awarded "Meritorious Teacher Award - 2000" by the Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad.

He has been awarded Honorary Fellowship of Society of Environmental Sciences, 2003, Fellow of the Indian Association for Environmental Management, NEERI, Nagpur and Fellow of the Academy of Environmental Biology, Lucknow-2005.He is a Editor of Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi for the years  2006 and 2007 and Editor of Journal of soils and crops, Nagpur for the year 2006-2007.He has been awarded Shikasha Rattan Puraskar, IIFS, New Delhi and  Dr.P.G.Krishna Memorial Gold Medal and Citation  for original published research work in soil science-2009. State Meritorious Teacher Award-2010.Vice President Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi for the years 2011&2012.Green Leaf award-2011.Glory of India award-2011.Andhra Pradesh Scientist Award 2010.

In 27.6 years of total active service (excluding PhD study period 3 years) more than 17 years were continuously engaged in teaching of UG & PG courses besides doing research projects. Regularly updated knowledge in the subject. Efforts were made to give career orientation of syllabus and additional (local) curricular inputs (like      project work/ hands on experience to students). Innovative teaching methods/ aides developed. Academic planning for the year and preparation for classroom teaching. Command over language. Clarity of expression and modulation of voice. Ability to make students understand concepts, principles, application etc. Efforts to inspire students into serious and participatory learning. Use of appropriate teaching methods and modern ICT aides like computers, Internet and LCD. Ability to motivate students’ self learning using ICT. Promptness in monitoring of students’ academic progress by promptly conducting tests, valuation of scripts and discussing with students. Efforts in guiding academically backward students as well as advanced students. Interest in conducting co-curricular activities like seminars/debates / quiz etc., that train students in general skills. Contribution to organization of extra curricular activities like Games, NSS, Clean& Green etc., Interest shown/ support extended in student welfare, career and general counseling etc.,. Efforts to secure community help in the college development. Assistance to college administration in admissions, discipline, examination, college development etc., Punctuality, Honesty, Integrity, Conduct and  Character.

DR.K.Jeevan Rao has planned and carried out extensive experiments on organic waste recycling in agriculture and clearly brought out the effects of urban solid wastes, Industrial effluents and sewage farming on soil and water pollution and its effects on crop growth and heavy metal fractionation and their bioavailability and food chain aspects in agriculture for the last 27 years. The investigations have contributed towards understanding the nature and extent of soil and water pollution hazards due to urban solid wastes, Industrial effluents and sewage waters and sludge under farmers field and landfill conditions and helped to develop strategies for their safe utilization in agriculture. Several requests (60) have been received from 20 countries for reprints of his publications on Soil & Water Pollution and heavy metals. Based on his research work university published an extension leaflet in telugu on urban solid wastes as manure-problems and prospects for the use of peri-urban farmers,

His work has had far-reaching applications in such diverse areas of solid waste management, soil and water pollution, and heavy metals in food chain etc. His studies will be useful in developing soil quality policies and understanding linkages among soil, waste, water pollution and environmental protection. Google web search indicated 800 citations on his research work. His research papers were widely cited around the world. He went on to develop a laboratory in the university for the first time for the study of soil and water pollution and  organic waste recycling in agriculture by incorporating the interdisciplinary style. As a P.I. DR.K.Jeevan Rao has  successfully completed an ICAR Adhoc Project entitled “ Impact of longterm land application of urban solid wastes on soil chemical properties”(1997-2000). The ICAR appreciated his research contributions. In the words of ICAR “ the project has brought out valuable information on composition of urban solid waste and effect of its long term application on accumulation of heavy metals / toxic elements in soils and crops. Such information is desired with the environmental upkeep becoming the basic tenet of life”. The studies significantly contributed in understanding the long term effects of application of urban solid wastes on soil and crop plants. The project has succeeded in providing several leads for further research.

Prof.K.jeevan rao has successfully completed another ICAR -NATP –CGP-project on "Bioconversion of Urban Wastes and Agricultural Wastes" with a budget of Rs. 16.4 lakhs for a period of 3 years (2001-2004) .The studies revealed that management of urban wastes and agricultural wastes through composting technology is an environmentally friendly and cost effective way to transform high volume heterogeneous byproducts into a product having economic value. Compost enrichment with beneficial microorganisms and mineral additives such as rock phosphate and other additives helped in improving the agronomic value of the compost. Dr.Rao is responsible for developing a soil and water pollution and organic waste recycling laboratory in the university for the first time. Recently he has been sanctioned ITC-Paper Boards  funded Project on “EIA of Pulp & Paper Mill Effluents for irrigation “for 5 years (2005-2010) with a cost of Rs 10.50 lakhs. So far the studies have revealed the characteristics of paper mill effluents and the long term impact on soil and water resources characteristics and crop growth and extended up to 2015 with Rs.16lakhs budget.

Eminent scientists and technocrats who are concerned about environmental degradation and ICAR have appreciated Prof.K.Jeevan rao’s research work. He submitted a proposal to the ANGRAU to start Environmental Sciences PG programme in 1997 and the department was started in 2003. As a researcher Dr. Rao has contributed substantially in the field of bio-chemical analysis and nutrition of fruit crops, Agro forestry, Energy plantation; and use of radioisotopes in agriculture also. He taught 7 UG courses and 6 PG courses and guided 11 and on hand 6 PG students in the field of soil and water pollution due to Industrial effluents, sewage farming and recycling of organic wastes in agriculture etc.

Prof.K.Jeevan rao was involved in successful organization of 93rd Indian Science Congress from 3-7th January, 2006 at ANGRAU, Hyderabad, which is appreciated by one and all. Dr.Rao's future line of research includes soil and water pollution with special reference to heavy metal speciation, mobility, bioavailability, etc. food chain aspects of heavy metals, pollution indicators, environmental impact assessment and reclamation of contaminated soils, water pollution and organic waste recycling in agriculture and he is very much concerned with Agricultural Education and Management.