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Prof. T Venkatappa Rao

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Department of Physics

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Room No: PHY-418 +91-870-2462576 tvraokmm@nitw.ac.in Bio Sketch

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    • Journal(s): 61
    • Conference(s): 18
    • Book Chapter(s): 4
    • PhD: Current - 4  Awarded - 7
    • PDF: Guided - 1

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    Research Areas

    Glass ceramics; Supercapacitors; Dielectric & ferroelectrics
    Green Nanomaterials; Polymer Nanocomposites; Biosensors
    Radiation Physics
    EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
    Degree Institute Year
    Doctor of Philosophy Kakatiya University Warangal 1994
    Master of Science Kakatiya University Warangal 1987
    Bachelor of Education Sri Venkateswara University Tirupati 1984
    Bachelor of Science Osmania University Warangal 1983
    COURSES HANDLED
    Course L-T-P Credit Degree Level
    Linear Integrated Circuit Applications(PH17025) 3-0-0 3 UG
    Linear Integrated Circuits(PH17007) 3-0-2 4 UG, PG
    Data Communication(PH6218) 3-0-0 3 PG
    Linear Integrated Circuits(PH5104) 3-0-0 3 PG
    High Speed Data Converters(PH17022) 3-0-0 3 UG, PG
    Operating Systems and Computer Organization(PH5267) 3-0-0 3 PG
    High Speed Data Converters(PH5261) 3-0-0 3 PG
    Computer Organisation and Operating Systems(PH17030) 3-0-0 3 UG, PG
    Computer Organisation and Operating Systems(PH6214) 3-0-0 3 PG
    VLSI Design(PH6215) 3-0-0 3 PG
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    PUBLICATIONS
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    Correlation among surface topography, thermal, physical, structural and spectroscopic characteristics of Li2O–MO (MO=Nb2O5, MoO3, and WO3)–B2O3: Eu2O3 glasses for warm orange-red LED applications, , () , By Linganaboina Srinivasa Rao, N. Pothanna, Y. Chalapathi Rao, P. Ramesh Babu, Adepu Navalika, T. Venkatappa Rao, , Elsevier, Materials Research Bulletin, vol.195 , pp.113812 , 2026
    Dosimetric comparison of helical tomotherapy with dynamic jaw and RapidArc IMRT in extended-field radiotherapy for cervical cancer, By Lakshmi Venkataramana Puriparthi, Akkineni Naga Prasanthi, Venkatappa Rao Tumu, Madhusudhana Sresty NVN , Elsevier, Radiation Physics and Chemistry, vol.240, pp.113503, 2026
    Enzyme-free Glucose Sensor based on Twisted Polyaniline Nanobelts Decorated with Copper Oxide Nanoparticles, By Saraswathi Kailasa, B. Geeta Rani, M. Sai Bhargava Reddy, CM. Harish, K. Venkateswara Rao, T. Venkatappa Rao, , Elsevier, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, vol.179,, pp. 114732 , 2025
    Critical exponent study and magnetocaloric effect of Co0.3Zn0.7Fe2O4 , By Rajagiri, Prabhu and Srinivasa Reddy, Y. and Shanmukharao Samatham, S. and Chandra Sekhar, M. and Babbadi, Gowrinaidu and Patwari, Muralikrishna and Gandla, Nataraju and Venkata Apparao, T, , IEEE, IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, vol.61, pp.183147, 2025
    Spiderweb Like Nickel Nanostructures Integrated with Ti3C2Tx@PANI Nanocomposite for High-performance Non-invasive Glucose Detection, By K. A. Saraswathi, CM. harish, N.Anitha, M.sai bhargava Reddy, K. Venkateswara Rao and T Venkat app Rao., Elsevier, Electrochimica Acta, vol.539 , pp.147038 , 2025
    Interfacial bonding and efficient charge carrier separation in MgTiO3 nanoparticles decorated graphitic carbon nitride heterojunction and its impact on the enhanced visible light photocatalysis”, By Gone Rajender, Yuvashree Jayavelu, B. Leena, Kovendhan Manavalan, T. Venkatappa Rao, D. Paul Joseph , Elsevier, Journal of Alloys and Compounds , vol.1022 , pp.179982, 2025
    Surface topology, bandgap evaluation, and photoluminescence characteristics of Bi2O3-B2O3-Cr2O3: ZrO2 glass ceramics for visible light devices, By Adepu Navalika, L. Srinivasa Rao, Tumu Venkatappa Rao, Shamima Hussain, Sujay Chakravarty, Elsevier, Materials Science and Engineering: B, vol.311, pp.117781, 2025
    NiO Embedded PANI /Ti3C2Tx MXene Detector for Electrochemical Enzyme Free Glucose Detection, By K.A. Saraswathi, M. Sai Bhargava Reddy, N Jayarambabu, CM. Harish, K Venkateswara Rao, T. Venkatappa Rao, Elsevier, Surfaces and Interfaces, vol.56, pp.105728, 2025
    Bamboo-derived activated carbon-functionalized ZnO NPs for non-enzymatic glucose sensing, By N. Jayarambabu, Surya Sathya Nemana Venkata Seshagiri Rao, M.K. Chaitanya Sivalenka, Saraswathi Kailasa, B. Naick, N. Anitha, Tumu Venkatappa Rao, Elsevier, Diamond and Related Materials, vol.144, pp.110959, 2024
    Structural evolution of versatile Bi2O3-B2O3-Cr2O3: ZrO2 glass ceramics monitored by Raman and EPR spectroscopy, By Linganaboina Srinivasa Rao, Adepu Navalika, Shamima Hussain, Tumu Venkatappa Rao, Elsevier, Journal of Molecular Structure , vol.1301, pp.137458, 2024
    Size dependent electrochemical properties of green synthesized NiO nanoparticles as a supercapacitor electrode, By R. Prabhu, Naradala Jayarambabu, N. Anitha, P.Jitesh, B. Hitesh, Tumu Venkatappa Rao, Elsevier, Inorganic Chemistry Communications , vol.160, pp.111836, 2024
    Ti 3 C 2 T x /Polyaniline Nanocomposite in a Noninvasive Disposable Enzyme Free Glucose Sensor, By K. A. Saraswathi, M. Sai Bhargava Reddy, Jayarambabu N, Venkateswara Rao K, T. Venkatappa Rao, ACS Publications, ACS Applied Nano Materials, vol.7, pp.13110-13123, 2024
    Photoluminescence Characteristics Of ZnMgO Nanoparticles For Tunable visible Light And White Light Devices, By L. Srinivasa Rao, Tumu Venkatappa Rao, N. V. Suresh Kumar, Springer Nature Link, Journal of Optics, vol.53, pp. 5031–5038, 2024
    Non-Invasive Disposable 2D Ti3C2Tx based Enzyme Free Electrochemical Sweat Glucose Biosensor, By K.A. Saraswathi, M. Sai Bhargava Reddy, N. Jayarambabu, K. Venkateswara Rao, Shampa Aich, T. Venkatappa Rao,, Elsevier, Microchemical Journal, vol.205, pp.111302, 2024
    Cost-effective synthesis of nitrogen self-doped activated carbon with 3D porous honeycomb structure for enhanced supercapacitor electrode performance, By Anitha N., Jayarambabu N., Jitesh P., Prabhu R., Hitesh B. & Venkatappa Rao T, Springer Nature link, Journal of Porous Materials , vol.31, pp.1933–1944, 2024
    Satellite Time Keeping Methodology for IRNSS/NavIC Constellation. , By Rajaiah. K, Manamohan. K, Nirmala. S, Venkatappa Rao Tumu & Upadhya. P, Springer Nature Link, Gyroscopy and Navigation, vol.13(3), pp.149-154, 2023
    Highly sensitive Non-enzymatic, Non-Invasive Disposable Electrochemical Polyaniline Nanocaps based Sweat Sensor for Glucose Monitoring , By K.A. Saraswathi, M. Sai Bhargava Reddy, N. Jayarambabu, Shampa Aich, Tumu Venkatappa Rao, Elsevier, Materials Letters , vol.349, pp.134850, 2023
    Dosimetric Impact of Air Pockets in the Vaginal Cuff Brachytherapy Using Model-based Dose Calculation Algorithm, By Lakshmi Venkataramana Puriparthi, Anilkumar Talluri, Naga Prasanthi Akkineni, Harjot Kaur Bajwa, Tumu Venkatappa Rao, N. V. N. Madhusudhana Sresty, Krishnam Raju Alluri, MedKnow publications, Journal of Medical Physics, vol.48, pp.373-377, 2023
    Effect of ZnO nanoparticles on physical, optical and radiation shielding properties of Bi2O3-B2O3-Cr2O3 glasses., By Dr. Linganaboina Rao, Shamima Hussain, Adepu Navalika, B. Chennakesava Rao, Tumu Venkatappa Rao, Frederick Hila., Elsevier, Results in Optics, vol.12(1-2),, pp.100491, 2023
    A simple and low-cost triboelectric nanogenerator based on two dimensional ZnO nanosheets and its application in portable electronics, By P. Supraja, R. Rakesh Kumar, Siju Mishra D. Haranath, P. Ravi Sankar, K. Prakashb, N. Jayarambabu, T. Venkatappa Rao, K. Uday Kumar , Elsevier, Sensors and Actuators: A. Physical, vol. 335, pp.113368 , 2022
    Tinospora cordifoliaapproached copper oxide nanoparticles using different concentrations for optical and antibacterial applications , By N. Anitha, N. Jayarambabu, A. Akshaykranth, T. Venkatappa Rao, Elsevier, Inorganic Chemistry Communications , vol.143, pp.109786, 2022
    Bambusa arundinacea leaves extract-derived Ag NPs: evaluation of the photocatalytic, antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer activities, By N. Jayarambabu, Suresh Velupla, A. Akshaykranth, N. Anitha and T. Venkatappa Rao, Springer, Applied Physics A , vol.129, pp.13, 2022
    Novel nanocomposite poly lactic acid films with Curcumin-ZnO: structural, thermal, optical and antibacterial properties, By A.Akshaykranth, N.Jayarambabu, Ashishkumar, T.VenkatappaRao, R.RakeshKumar, L.SrinivasaRao, Elsevier, Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, vol.5, pp.100332, 2022
    Influence of MgO and ZnO nanofillers on morphology, structural, thermal and mechanical properties of polylactic acid films”. , By Allam Akshaykranth, Jayarambabu Naradala, Venkatappa Rao Tumu & Rajaboina Kumar., Springer Nature Link, Bulletin of Materials Science, , vol.45, pp.247, 2022
    Energy harvesting properties of the Nafion thin films, By Anjaly Babu, P. Supraja, Mishra Siju, K. Uday Kumar & R. Rakesh Kumar, D. Haranath, Thirmal. C, N. Raju, Venkatappa Rao Tumu, Balaji. k, A. Rajanikanth, , IOP Science, Engineering Research Express, vol.4, pp.045015, 2022
    Antibacterial activity study of ZnO incorporated biodegradable poly (lactic acid) flms for food packaging applications, By A. Akshaykranth, N. Jayarambabu, T. Venkatappa Rao, R. Rakesh Kumar, L. Srinivasa Rao,, Springer Nature Link, Polymer Bulletin, vol.80(18), pp.1369–1384, 2022
    Origin of active luminescence from Sm3+-activated borate phosphors: a correlational study of trap states and decay kinetics, By Anitha. N, Jayanthi. K, Muddamalla Rakshita, Sharma Aachal, Jayarambabu Naradala, Allam Akshaykranth, Babu Kishore, Venkatappa Rao Tumu, Dinakar Dantala, Divi Haranath,, Royal Society of Chemistry, New Journal of Chemistry, vol.47(3), pp.1472-1478, 2022
    Anomalous Lattice Thermal Conductivity in Rocksalt IIA−VIA Compounds, By S. C. Rakesh Roshan, N. Yedukondalu, Rajmohan Muthaiah, Kunduru Lavanya, Pazhedath Anees, Rajaboina Rakesh Kumar, Tumu Venkatappa Rao, Lars Ehm, and John B. Parise, , MDPI, ACS Applied Energy Materials, vol.5(1), pp.882–896, 2022
    Comparative Study on Antibacterial Activity of MgO Nanoparticles Synthesized from Lawsonia inermis Leaves Extract and Chemical Methods, By A Akshaykranth, N Jayarambabu, Venkatappa Rao Tumu, Rakesh Kumar Rajaboina, Springer, Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, vol.31, pp.2393-2400, 2021
    Characteristics of 2D ZnO-based piezoelectric nanogenerator and its application in non-destructive material discrimination, By P. Supraja, P. Ravi Sankar, R. Rakesh Kumar, K. Prakash, N. Jayarambabu, T. Venkatappa Rao,, IOP Science, Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology., vol.12(2), pp.025011, 2021
    Study of optical and structural properties of natural bamboo fiber powder prepared by ball milling method, By Naradala Jayarambabu, Linganaboina Srinivasa Rao, Allam Akshaykranth, Tumu Venkatappa Rao, Rajaboina Rakesh Kumar, Springer, Eur. Phys. J. Plus, vol.136, pp.989, 2021
    Anti-hyperglycemic, pathogenic and anticancer activities of Bambusa arundinacea mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles, By N. Jayarambabu, T. Venkatappa Rao, R. Rakesh Kumar, A. Akshaykranth, Kalakotla Shanker, Velpula Suresh, Elsevier, Materials Today Communications, vol.26, pp.101688, 2021
    Piezoelectric Flexible Nanogenerator Based on ZnO Nanosheet Networks for Mechanical Energy Harvesting, By Y. Manjula, R. Rakesh Kumar, P.M. Swarup Raju, G. Anil Kumar, T. Venkatappa Rao, A. Akshaykranth, P. Suparaja,, Elsevier, Chemical Physics,, vol.533, pp.110699, 2020
    Green synthesis of Cu nanoparticles using Curcuma longa extract and their application in antimicrobial activity, By N Jayarambabu, A Akshaykranth, T Venkatappa Rao, K Venkateswara Rao, R Rakesh Kumar, Elsevier, Materials Letters , vol.259, pp.126813, 2020
    Growth of ZnO nanorods on biodegradable poly (lactic acid) (PLA) substrates by low temperature solution method, By A Akshaykranth, T. Venkatappa Rao, R. Rakesh Kumar. , Elsevier, Materials Letters, vol.12, pp.126807, 2020
    A green physical approach to compatibilize a bio-based blend for better mechanical, thermal and degradation properties, By Ashish Kumar, T. Venkatappa Rao, S. Ray Chowdhury, S.V.S Ramana Reddy., Elsevier, International Journal of biological macromolecules , vol.121, pp.588-600 , 2019
    Physicochemical properties of the electron beam irradiated bamboo powder and its bio-composites with PLA, By Ashish Kumar, Venkatappa Rao Tumu, Elsevier, Composites Part B: Engineering, vol.175, pp.107098, 2019
    Optimization of mechanical, thermal and hydrolytic degradation properties of Poly (lactic acid)/Poly (ethylene-co-glycidyl methacrylate)/Hexagonal boron nitride blend-composites through electron-beam irradiation, By Ashish Kumar, T. Venkatappa Rao, S. Ray Chowdhury, S.V.S Ramana Reddy, , Elsevier, Nuclear Inst. Methods in Physics Research B, vol.428, pp.38-46, 2018
    " Structural and optical properties of zinc magnesium oxide nano particles synthesized by chemical co-precipitation", By L. Srinivasa Rao , T. Venkatappa Rao , Sd. Naheed, P. Venkateswara Rao, , Elsevier, Materials Chemistry and Physics, vol. 203, pp.133-140, 2018
    Compatibility confirmation and refinement of thermal and mechanical properties of Poly (lactic acid) / Poly (ethylene-co-glycidyl methacrylate) blend reinforced by hexagonal boron nitride., By Ashish Kumar, T. Venkatappa Rao, Subhendu Ray Chowdhury, SVS Ramana Reddy: , Elsevier, J. Reactive and Functional Polymers , vol.117, pp. 1-9, 2017
    Transducer-based fiber Bragg grating high temperature sensor with enhanced range and stability, By Venkata Reddy Mamidi, Srimannarayana Kamineni, Lakshmi Narayana, Sai Prasad Ravinuthala, Venkatappa Rao Tumu, , SPIE digital library, Optical Engineering, vol.56(9), pp.090502, 2017
    High-temperature measurement using fiber Bragg grating integrated with a transducer, By Venkata Reddy M., Srimannarayana K., L. N. Sai Prasad Ravinuthala, Venkatapparao T., Vengal Rao P., SPIE digital library, Optical Engineering, vol.55 (11), pp.116104, 2016
    The effect of gamma irradiation on physical, thermal and antioxidant properties of kraft lignin, By Nakka Rajeswara Rao, Thumu Venkatappa Rao, S V S Ramana Reddy, Sanjeeva Rao: , Elsevier, Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences , vol.8(4), pp.621-629, 2015
    Effect of the electron beam on thermal, morphological and antioxidant properties of Kraft lignin. , By N Rajeswara Rao, T Venkatappa Rao, S V S Ramana Reddy, B Sanjeeva Rao: , International Association of Advanced Materials, Advanced Materials Letters, vol.6(6), pp.560-565, 2015
    High-temperature measurement using fiber Bragg grating sensor accompanied by a low-cost detection system, By Venkata Reddy Mamidi, Srimannarayana Kamineni, L. N. Sai Prasad Ravinuthala, Manohar Martha, Sai Shankar Madhuvarasu, Venkatappa Rao Tumu: , SPIE digital library, Journal of Applied Remote Sensing , vol.9(1), pp.094098, 2015
    The study of gamma irradiation effects on poly (glycolic acid). , By Rajeswara Rao Nakka, Venkatappa Rao Tumu, Ramana Reddy, Sanjeeva, Rao Buddhiraju: , Taylor and Francis , Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, vol.170, pp.439-450, 2015
    Dielectric and spectroscopic features of ZnO-ZnF2-B2O3: MoO3 glass ceramic a possible material for plasma display panels., By Naresh, G. Naga Raju, M. Srinivas Reddy, T. Venkatappa Rao, I. V. Kityk, N. Veeraiah: , Springer Nature Link, Journal of Materials Science Materials in Electronics, vol.25(11), pp.4902–4915, 2014
    Influence of Gamma Irradiation on Chemical Structure and Thermal Properties of Polyethylene Maleic Anhydride, By N Rajeswara Rao, T Venkatappa Rao, S V S Ramana Reddy, And B Sanjeeva Rao:, Academia, Journal of Polymer Materials, vol.31, pp.519-531, 2014
    Method to athermalize a long-period fiber grating for interrogation of fiber Bragg grating based sensors, By Venkata Reddy Mamidi, Srimannarayana Kamineni, L.N. Saiprasad Ravinuthala, Venkatapparao Tumu, Vengal Rao Pachava:, SPIE digital library, Optical Engineering, vol.53(9), pp.096111, 2014
    Fiber Bragg Grating-based high-temperature sensor and its low-cost interrogation system with enhanced resolution., By Venkata Reddy Mamidi, Srimannarayana Kamineni, L.N. Saiprasad Ravinuthala, Sai Shankar Madhuvarasu, Venkatappa Rao Tumu, Vengal Rao Pachava, Kishore Putha: , Wrocław University of Science and Technology , Optica Applicata, vol.44(2), pp.299, 2014
    Characterization of Encapsulating Materials for Fiber Bragg Grating-Based Temperature Sensors, By Venkata Reddy Mamidi, Srimannarayana Kamineni, L. N. Sai Prasad Ravinuthala, Venkatapparao Tumu, Vengal Rao Pachava:, Taylor and Francis, Fiber and Integrated Optics, vol.33(4), pp.325-335, 2014
    Ac conduction phenomenon of Li2O-WO3-B 2O3 glasses doped with V2O5, By Linganaboina Srinivasa Rao, Nalluri Veeraiah, Tumu Venkatappa Rao: , World Scientific Connect, Functional Materials Letters, vol.6(3), pp.1350032 , 2013
    DSC, ESR and IR spectral studies on Li 2OWO 3B 2O 3 glass system doped with vanadium ions., By Linganaboina Srinivasa Rao, Tumu Venkatappa Rao: , World Scientific Connect, Functional Materials Letters, vol.02(03), pp.127-130, 2009
    Optical absorption and fluorescence characteristics of Pr3+: Li2O-MO (Nb2O5, MoO3 and WO3)-B2O3 glass systems., By L Srinivasa Rao, T Venkatappa Rao, P Syam Prasad: , IOP Science, IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, vol.2(1), pp.012025, 2009
    Reentrant-like band Jahn-Teller effect and its field dependence, By Gangadhar Reddy, T. Venkatappa Rao, A. Ramakanth, S. K. Ghatak, S. N. Behera:, World Scientific, International Journal of Modern Physics B , vol.22(04), pp.423-434, 2008
    Temperature and dose dependency of free radicals in irradiated poly (ethylene terephthalate)., By Sanjeeva Rao, V. Sridhar, S. Indira, G. Punnaiah, T. Venkatapparao:, Taylor and Francis, Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, vol.161(1), pp.31-39, 2006
    Model of the interplay of band Jahn-Teller effect with magnetic order mediated by exchange interactions. , By Gangadhar Reddy, A. Ramakanth, S. K. Ghatak, S. N. Behera, W. Nolting, T. Venkatappa Rao: , APS Journals, Physical review. B, Condensed matter, vol.74(13), pp.134403, 2006
    Finite temperature magnetic properties of the highly correlated Anderson Lattice. , By T. Venkatappa Rao, G.Gangadhar Reddy, A. Ramakanth: , Elsevier, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, vol.55(2), pp.175-183, 1994
    Nonlinear Magnetic Response of the Highly Correlated Anderson Lattice, By T. Venkatappa Rao, G. Gangadhar Reddy, A. Ramakanth, Wiley Online Library, physica status solidi (b) , vol.177(2), pp.493-500, 1993
    Anomalous behavior of the coefficient of thermal expansion in intermediate valence systems, By T. Venkatappa Rao, G Gangadhar Reddy, A Ramakanth:, Elsevier, Solid State Communications , vol.87(2), pp.157-159, 1993
    Ground state properties of the periodic Anderson model. Solid State Communications, By T. Venkatappa Rao, G. Gangadhar Reddy, A. Ramakanth, Elsevier, Solid State Communications, vol.81,, pp.795-800, 1992
    Conference(s)
    Nickel Web-like Nanostructures Decorated Ti3C2Tx/PANI based Enzyme-Free Non-invasive Biosensor for Glucose Detection By K.A. Saraswathi, N. Anitha, A. Navalika, T. Venkatappa Rao, 4th Annual NanoSeries-2025 Conference, 2025
    Activated carbon functionalized ZnO NPs derived from the bamboo stem and its super capacitor applications By Venkatappa Rao Tumu, Jayarambabu Naradala, Anitha Nakka, and Prabhu Rajagiri, 15th International Conference on Materials, Processing & Characterization , 2023
    Activated carbon functionalized ZnO NPs derived from the bamboo stem and its super capacitor applications By TUMU VENKATAPPA RAO, Jayarambabu Naradala, Anitha Nakka, and Prabhu Rajagiri, , International Conference on materials processing and characterization, 2023
    ZnO nanorods grown on biodegradable polylactic acid substrates by low temperature solution growth method By Aksay Kanth A., Venkatappa Rao T and Rakesh Kumar R, The 2nd World Summit on Advances in Science, Engineering and Technology , 2019
    Bamboo based biodegradable nanocomposite film with potential food pathogenic activity; presented at International conference on natural polymers By Jayarambabu, A. Akshaykranth, T. Venkatappa Rao, R. Rakesh Kumar: , International conference on natural polymers (ICNP 2019), 2019
    Antibacterial activity of chemo- biosynthesized MgO Nanoparticles towards pathogenic bacteria; presented at International conference on natural polymers By Akshaykranth, N. Jayarambabu, T. Venkatappa Rao, R. Rakesh Kumar, International conference on natural polymers (ICNP 2019), 2019
    Effect of reinforcing particles on the thermal,mechanical and degradation properties of poly(lactic acid)/poly (ethylene-co-glycidyl methacrylate) blend By Ashish kumar, T. Venkatappa Rao, International conference on Advanced functional materials and Devices, 2019
    The effect of electron beam irradiation on physicochemical properties of potato starch By N. Rajeswara Rao, B. Sanjeev Rao, S. V. S. Ramana Reddy, Tumu Venkatappa Rao , INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION (RERE-2018), 2018
    Impact of of electron beam irradiation on degration properties of poly lactic acid /poly(ethylene-co-glycidyl methacrylate) blend By Ashish Kumar, T. Venkatappa Rao, S. Ray Chowdhury, SVS Ramana Reddy, NAARI International conference on Advanced Applications of radiation Technology , 2018
    Effect of electron beam irradiation on thermal and mechanical properties of poly lactic acid /poly (ethylene-co-glycidyl methacrylate) blend. By Ashish Kumar, T. Venkatappa Rao, S. Ray Chowdhury, SVS Ramana Reddy, AIP conference proceedings 1849, 2017
    FBG-based novel sensor for high-temperature measurement and its low-cost interrogation. By Venkata Reddy, K. Srimannarayana, R. L. N. Sai Prasad, T. V. Apparao, P. Vengal Rao, Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 2015
    Low-cost and high-resolution interrogation scheme for LPG-based temperature sensor By Venkata Reddy Mamidi, Srimannarayana K., Venkatappa Rao T., Vengal Rao P, Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 2015
    Design and development of high-temperature sensor using FBG. By Venkata Reddy M., Srimannarayana K., Apparao T. V., Sai Shankar M, Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering , 2015
    Effect of electron beam on thermal, morphological and antioxidant properties of kraft lignin By T. Venkatappa Rao, Rajeswar Rao, N., Ramana Reddy, S.V.S., & Sanjeeva Rao, B., International Conference on "Smart Materials Surfaces" (SMS ) , 2014
    FBG-based temperature sensor package. By Venkata Reddy Mamidi, RLN Prasad, K. Srimannarayana, M. Manohar, T V Apparao:, 9th International Conference on Industrial and Information System (ICIIS), 2014
    Spectroscopic and Thermal Studies on irradiated Poly (ethylene Maleic anhydride By Rajeswar Rao, N., Venkatappa Rao, T., Ramana Reddy, S.V.S., & Sanjeeva Rao, B., Optics- 2011, International conference on light, 2011
    A Comparison in Radiative degradation of Starch and its Derivatives; By Rajeswar Rao, N., Venkatappa Rao, T., Ramana Reddy, S.V.S., & Sanjeeva Rao, B., International conference on Polymer Science and Engineering: Emerging dimensions (PSE-2010), 2010
    Optical absorption and fluorescence characteristics of Pr3+: Li2O-MO (Nb2O5, MoO3 and WO3)-B2O3 glass systems By Venkatappa Rao, T., Srinivasa Rao, L., & Syam Prasad, P. , International Seminar on Science and Technology of Glass Materials, 2009
    Book Chapter(s)
    Electron Beam Irradiation-Induced Compatibilization of Poly (Lactic Acid)-Based Blends By Ashish Kumar, Tumu Venkatappa Rao in Applications of High Energy Radiations, Springer, Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials, 2023
    Coherent Population Trapping Based Atomic Sensors for Space Application By Kaitha Rajaiah, Pragya Tiwari, R. Manjula, Nikhil Thakur, Minni J. Kappen, S. B. Umesh, P. Selvaraj, S. Nirmala, T. Venkatappa Rao, et al, in Advances in Small Satellite Technologies, Springer, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, 2023
    Zinc Oxide-Based Antibacterial and Antiviral Functional Materials Combating Covid-19 By K.A. Saraswathi, B. Geta Rani, M. Sai Bhargava Reddy, R. Lasina, N. Jayarambabu, K. Venkateswara Rao in ACS Biomaterials, Antibacterial and antivirial functional materials,, ACS, Antibacterial and antivirial functional materials, 2023
    Synthesis Approaches, Architecture Design Paradigms and Characterization of Nanostructure Materials for Supercapacitor Applications By Songhitha Mehar, Saraswarathi Kailasa, T. Venkatappa Rao, Venkateswara Rao Kalagadda in Nanostructured Materials for Energy Storage, Wiley –VCH Verlag Sons, Nanostructured Materials for Energy Storage, 2022
    Patent(s)
    Hydrazine -Assisted Reduction and Self-Assembly Method for Template-Free Nickel Nanoweb Formation (202541117076 A)
    PROJECT / CONSULTANCY
    Development of fully bio-based and biodegradable polymer and bamboo fiber composites for commercial applications
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: Maharashtra Bamboo Development Board, Nagpur.
    Project Cost (INR): 3500000
    Date of Commencement: 01-05-2019   Date of Completion: 31-03-2023
    Duration: 46 Months
    Status: Completed
    Effect of electron beam radiation on polylactic acid blends and composites
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: Board of Research in Nuclear Science (BRNS) GoI
    Project Cost (INR): 3100000
    Date of Commencement: 01-04-2015   Date of Completion: 31-03-2019
    Duration: 47 Months
    Status: Completed
    Preparation and Characterization of DMS Nano-Particles for Spintronic Device Applications
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: NIT, Warangal under MHRD-Research Seed Money
    Project Cost (INR): 300000
    Date of Commencement: 01-04-2012   Date of Completion: 31-03-2013
    Duration: 11 Months
    Status: Completed
    A Study of Radiation-Induced Physico-Chemical Properties of Some Polymers
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: NIT, Warangal under Faculty Development Grant
    Project Cost (INR): 100000
    Date of Commencement: 01-04-2009   Date of Completion: 31-03-2010
    Duration: 11 Months
    Status: Completed
    RESEARCH FELLOWS / PhD STUDENTS
    Current PhD Students
    Mrs. Lakshmi Venkataramana
    Area of Research: Dosimetric impact studies on cancer cells
    Ms. A. Navalika
    Area of Research: Nanoparticles doped Bismuth borate glass ceramics
    Ms. Nakka Anitha
    Area of Research: 2D Mxenes for Supercapacitor applications
    Ms. T. Bhavani
    Area of Research: Dielectric and ferroelectric studies
    Previous PhD Students
    Mrs. K. A. Saraswathi (2025)
    Area of Research: Non-Invasive Non-Enzymatic Electrochemical Sweat Biosensors based on MXene/Polymer Nanocomposites for Glucose Monitoring
    Mr. Kaitha Rajaiah (2023)
    Area of Research: Studies on CPT Resonance in Rubidium for Application in Atomic Clocks and Timekeeping Methodology for Satellite Navigation
    Mr. Allam Akshaykranth (2022)
    Area of Research: Polylactic acid based Nanocomposites for Packaging Films
    Mr. N. Jaya Rambabu (2022)
    Area of Research: Bamboo based nanomaterials for biomedical applications
    Mr. Ashish Kumar (2019)
    Area of Research: Biodegradable poly lactic acid based blends and composites
    Mr. Venkata Reddy Mamidi (2016)
    Area of Research: High-Temperature Measurement using Fiber Bragg Gratings
    Mr. Rajeswara Rao Nakka (2014)
    Area of Research: Gamma- and Electron Beam Irradiated Biopolymers
    PDF Post-Doctoral Fellows
    Dr. Prabhu Rajagiri
    Jun 2022 → Jun 2024
    Area of Research: Supercapacitor electrode (Nickel Oxide nanoparticle) materials using green synthesis methods
    CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP / SYMPOSIUM / SHORT TERM COURSE / FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
    ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
    •  Head, Department of Physics (June, 2022 - June, 2024)
    •  Convener Swachcha Bharat Abhiyan (September, 2014 - October, 2015)
    •  Anti Ragging Squad member (July, 2014 - February, 2016)
    •  Warden (July, 2014 - November, 2016)
    •  Program Coordinator, NSS and Program Officer Unit-I, NSS (October, 2010 - October, 2014)
     Last updated on February 2, 2026