Zoology

Mr K Durga Rao

Department of Zoology

Designation	Assistant Professor
Phone	09951697487
Institutional email ID	durgarao.rec@gcrjy.ac.in
ORCID	https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7805-6907
Scopus ID
Researcher ID	W-8280-2018
Vidwaan ID	76157
Google Scholor Profile
Date of joining the college	24-09-2021

Academic qualifications

SLET (zoology) from Andhra Pradesh State Lecturer ship Eligibility Test, India. 2000
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) (Biological Science) from Andhra University , India. 1999
Master of Science (M.Sc) (Zoology) from Andhra University, India. 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) (Botany Zoology Chemistry) from Andhra University, India. 1995
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)-Pursuing (Aquaculture ) from Acharya Nagarjuna University,Guntur, India. 0

Work Experience

Lecturer in Zoology at SRR&CVR Government (A) College, Vijayawada from 29-01-2014 to 23-09-2021
Lecturer in Zoology at Government Degree College , R.S.Koduru from 06-02-2012 to 28-01-2014
Lecturer in zoology at Government Degree College (A), Rajahmundry from 06-02-2012 to Present

Research Experience

Number of Papers Published in Journals: 06

K Durgarao , "Microbial Examination in Labeo rohita (Fish)" in The International journal of analytical and experimental modal analysis, 2024 . ISSN: 0886-9367. DOI: , Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O4bvKkPJtp0BKPXcwL0aGmeBvyt4WWIS/view?usp=sharing
K Durgaro, Dr. kumar, Dr.V. Sandhya, and Dr.K.A. Emmanuel, "Mountains Vital role in acting as a crucial link between Human well-being, Environmental Harmony and Earth's Stability" in Research Mehodology in Environmental sciences, 2024 . ISSN: ISBN:978-93-90028-80. DOI: , Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: ISBN:978-93-90028-80-1
K Durgarao, Dr.M.Vijayakumar, Dr.V.Sandhya, Dr.K.A. Emmanuel, "A Review on Impact of Burning Agricultural Wastes in Open Fields on Environmental Pollution and Ecosystem Health" in Research Methodology in Environmental sciences, 2024 . ISSN: ISBN:978-93-90028-80. DOI: , Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: ISBN:978-93-90028-80-1
K.Durgarao, M.Vijaya Kumar, V.Sandhya, G.Vani ,SK.Parveen, "Comparative Analysis of Nanoparticles Usage and Traditional Methods in Aquaculture water treatment" in Peer-Reviewed Refereed International Journal, 2024 . ISSN: 2582-5887. DOI: , Impact Factor: 6.71. Weblink: ISSN: 2582-5887; Peer-Reviewed Refereed International Journal (UIJES); Volume-5, Special Issue 2(January-2024)
Krishna PV, Varalakshmi P, Dedeepya, Sharma P, K Durgarao , "Evaluation on Physicochemical Parameter of Selected stations from River Godavari, Andhra Pradesh" in International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 2023 . ISSN: 096-3031. DOI: 10.24327/IJRSR, Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.20231410.0794
SujathaK, A. Sarma, Durgarao K, Dedeepya P, Krishna PV, "Evaluation of heavy metals accumulation in selected food fish Mystus cavasius from river Krishna, Andhra Pradesh" in International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 2023 . ISSN: 2347-5129. DOI: , Impact Factor: 0.55. Weblink: https://doi.org/10.22271/fish.2023.v11.i4a.2825

Number of Papers Publised in Conferences: 01

K. Durgarao, Dr.M.Vijayakumar, Dr.V. Sandhya, and Dr. K. A. Emmanuel , "Exploring The story of Helping Nature: A trip from the past to present " in Research Methodology in Environmental Sciences organized by Y V N R Government Degree college, Kaikaluru on 30-01-2024 (Full Paper ) ISBN/ISSN: 978-93-90028-80-1. Weblink: ISBN:978-93-90028-80-1

Number of Patents: 02

K Durga rao Dr K. Anusha K Subhashini Devi B P V V B Narasimha Rao Dr. Ramachandra RK ,National Patent: " Biodegradable Nanocomposites For Sustainable Packaging Solutions " (Patent Number: 202441096593 A) published in O/o Government of India, Intellectual Property Rights Building, G.S.T. Road, Guindy, Chennai – 600 032 on 02-12-2025 ( Published) URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iY3X2phzLE1Ff4l2UyeH5T_xc7qaoqqb/view?usp=sharing
1. Prof. P.V. Krishna 2. K Durgarao 3.B.V.L.Aradhya Sarma 4. P. Dedeepya ,National Patent: " Method For Analyzing Nutritional and Fatty Acid Composition in Hilsa During Migration for Health Optimization " (Patent Number: 202441082309 A) published in O/o The patent office, Government of India, Intellectual Property Rights Building, G.S.T. Road, Guindy, on 11-01-2024 ( Published) URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OdcrjBKUzcahmyO4Acdd38nwlKS6oAmi/view?usp=sharing

Number of Research Projects: 00

Memberships in Professional Bodies

Books Authored

Courses attended (Orientation, Refresher, FDP, etc.)

Attended Workshop on "Navigating Book Publishing" organized by Institute for Scholarly research and Training from 17-05-2025 to 17-05-2025
Attended Workshop on "Research Ethics and Plagiarism-Free writing in Phd Research and scholarly Publications" organized by Institute for scholarly Research and Training from 08-03-2025 to 08-03-2025
Attended Workshop on "Mastering Reference Management: Tools, Techniques and Best Practices for Phd Research and Scholarly publishing " organized by Institute for Scholarly Research and Training from 01-03-2025 to 01-03-2025
Attended Executive Development Program on "Radiochemistry& Applications of Radioisotopes" organized by Government college (A), Rajahmundary from 03-02-2025 to 07-02-2025
Attended Conference on "Advanced Tools for Research Methodology " organized by Government College - Avanigadda from 29-04-2024 to 29-04-2024
Attended Teachers Training Programme on "5 Day Non Residential Training Programme for Teachers on Zoology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry" organized by Nodal Resource Center, pithapur Rajah's Government College(A),Kakinada from 11-03-2024 to 15-03-2024
Attended Workshop on "Research Methodology in Environmental Sciences" organized by YVNR Govt Degree College Kaikaluru from 30-01-2024 to 31-01-2024
Attended Conference on "Nano Materials for next generation" organized by CSTS Govt. Kalasala Jangareddigudem from 05-01-2024 to 05-01-2024
Attended Refresher Course on "Zoology" organized by Ramanujan College, University of Delhi from 15-12-2023 to 29-12-2023
Attended Refresher Course on "Zoology" organized by Ramanujan College University of delhi from 15-12-2023 to 29-12-2023
Attended Workshop on "Statistical Data Analysis for Multidisciplinary Research Methodology " organized by Govt.College, Rajahmundry from 01-12-2023 to 01-12-2023
Attended Teachers Training Programme on "NIPAM" organized by Intellectual Property Office India from 30-09-2023 to 30-09-2023
Attended Workshop on "The Sustainable Aquaculture - New Trends and Challenges" organized by SGA Govt.Degree College, Yellamanchili from 12-07-2023 to 12-07-2023
Attended Refresher Course on "Advanced Research Methodology" organized by Ramanujan college University of Delhi from 22-08-2022 to 05-09-2022
Attended Teachers Training Programme on "Diary Technology" organized by CCE Collaboration With PR Govt College (A) Kakinada from 10-08-2022 to 14-08-2022
Attended Faculty Development Program on "Research and Career" organized by Vimala College (A) Thrissur from 19-10-2020 to 23-10-2020
Attended Faculty Development Program on "LMS Video & Pedagogy" organized by Commissionerate of Collegiate Education from 03-08-2020 to 07-08-2020
Attended Faculty Development Program on "Capacity Building & Skill Enhancement For Higher Education Teachers" organized by Indira Priyadarshini Govt. Degree College For Women from 20-07-2020 to 25-07-2020
Attended Refresher Course on "Life Sciences" organized by HRDC Andhra University from 18-09-2019 to 01-10-2019
Attended Teachers Training Programme on "Aqua Culture Technology" organized by State Institute of Fisheries Technology Kakinada from 26-08-2019 to 31-08-2019

MOOCs Completed: 00

Awards/ Acheivements / Recoginizations

Received "Dr.Sarvepalli Radha Krishna Best Teacher Award" from Government College (A), Rajamahedravaram on 05-09-2025 (Institutional Level)
Received "Inspirational Educator" from Education wing & Brahma Kumaris on 05-09-2024 (District Level)

Administrative Responsibilities

Working as Head of the Department at Zoology Department from 01-09-2025 to Present
Working as Member at Staff Council from 01-09-2025 to Present
Worked as Member at Academic Fest from 07-04-2025 to 07-04-2025
Working as Coordinator at Andhra University Distance Education from 22-11-2024 to Present
Worked as Chairman at BOS - ZOOLOGY and AQUACULTURE from 27-04-2024 to 01-04-2025
Worked as Member at Staff Council from 01-08-2023 to 03-08-2024
Working as Member at Poor Students Fund Committee from 01-08-2023 to Present
Working as Coordinator at PG Block Discipline Committee from 01-08-2023 to Present
Working as Member at Campus Beautification and Land Scaping Committee from 01-08-2023 to Present
Working as Member at NIRF Pilot Project Committee from 01-08-2023 to Present
Working as Assistant Coordinator at Project Implementation Group-FIST Group Committee from 01-08-2023 to Present
Working as Convenor at Zoology Lab Fee Committee from 01-08-2023 to Present
Working as Convenor at Aquaculture Lab Fee Committee from 01-08-2023 to Present
Worked as Head of the Department at Zoology from 20-10-2021 to 03-08-2024