Dr.K.V.S.G. Murali Krishna
In-Charge Vice Chancellor of JNTU Kakinada

We are proud to announce that K.V.S.G. Murali Krishna has been appointed as the new in-charge Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTU Kakinada). With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, Prof. Murali Krishna brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our institution.

Academic and Teaching Contributions:

Prof. Murali Krishna is a distinguished member of the Department of Civil Engineering at JNTU Kakinada. His teaching repertoire includes a wide array of subjects such as Environmental Studies, Water Supply Engineering, Air Pollution Control, Carbon Trade, Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Treatment, Fluid Mechanics, Personality Development & Life Skills, Basic Engineering Skills, and Wealth of Andhra Pradesh.

Research Excellence:

With a dedicated research experience of 30 years, Prof. Murali Krishna has made significant contributions to the field of Environmental Engineering. His research has helped advance our understanding of critical environmental issues and has provided innovative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in the field.

Industry and Professional Experience:

In addition to his academic and research accomplishments, Prof. Murali Krishna has also garnered 3 years of professional experience in the industry. This blend of academic rigor and practical expertise positions him uniquely to lead JNTU Kakinada towards new heights of academic excellence and research innovation.

Commitment to Education and Development:

Prof. Murali Krishna’s extensive teaching experience, spanning 30 years, has been marked by his commitment to nurturing and developing young minds. His courses on Personality Development & Life Skills and Basic Engineering Skills have been instrumental in shaping the careers of countless students.

As we welcome Prof. K.V.S.G. Murali Krishna as the new in-charge Vice Chancellor, we look forward to a future filled with academic advancements, cutting-edge research, and holistic development of our students. His leadership is sure to inspire and guide JNTU Kakinada to continue its legacy of excellence in engineering education.

LIST OF PAPERS PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL JOURNALS

1. KVSG Murali Krishna, V Jogi Raju & V Uma Devi “Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Of A Ceramic Industry”, Environmental Pollution Control Journal, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 55-56, March-April 2003.
2. KVSG Murali Krishna, V Jogi Raju & V Uma Devi “Air Pollution Monitoring of A Ceramic Industry”, Nature Environment & Pollution Technology, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 103-105, 2004, Techno Science Publications, Jaipur, 2004.
3. KVSG Murali Krishna, MPS Murali Krishna & GS Moses “Theoretical Study of environmental concern characteristics of different possible AOX compounds from lignin of paper mill effluent” An Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, CTAIJ 3(1), Page(01-08) June 2008
4. KVSG Murali Krishna, MPS Murali Krishna & GS Moses “Degradation of effluent of paper mill over UV irradiated metal-metal oxide Coaxial photo-catalytic reactor”, An Indian Journal of Environmental Science, ESAIJ, 3(3), 2008 (271-276), Page 271-276, Dec 2008.
5. KVSG Murali Krishna, MPS Murali Krishna & GS Moses “Water Quality Evaluation through Application of Chemometrics for Godavari River at Rajahmundry Region”, Journal of Environmental Science & Engineering, NEERI Publications, Vol 51, No. 1, Page 17-26, January 2009.
6. Murali Krishna KVSG, Dr. Murali Krishna M.P.S. and Dr. GS Moses “Advanced Oxidation Process of Effluent of Paper Mill Over UV Irradiated Metal-Metal Oxide Mesh Co axial Spiral Photo Catalytic Reactor”, Page 9-14, ISSN : 0976-7355, ISST Journal of Applied Chemistry, Ghaziabad, India, Volume 1, No.2, July-December 2010.
7. KVSG Murali Krishna, C.V.R.Krishna Mohan and MPS Murali Krishna, “Study of Effect of Artificial Light and Percentage of CO2 on Plant Growth of TriticumTurgidum and AristidaPurpurea in Artificial Ecosystem”, Research and Review Biosciences, Vol, 5, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 27-32.
8. KVSG Murali Krishna, ChVAS Prakash and MPS Murali Krishna, “Re-circulatory closed cooling water system: A case study of controlling corrosion rate at gas based power plant”, Trade Science Inc., Chemical Technology, An Indian Journal, Volume 7 Issue 3, ISSN : 0974 – 7443
9. KVSG Murali Krishna, ChVAS Prakash and MPS Murali Krishna, “An Integrated approach of conservation of water: a case study of Gas based power plant”, Environmental Science: An Indian Journal, Pages 45-53, 2012.
10. KVSG Murali Krishna, ChVAS Prakash and MPS Murali Krishna, “Re-Circulatory cooling water system: a case study of water conservation potential of Gas based power plant by increasing cycles of cooling”, Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, V, Vol 7, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 87-92.

LIST OF PAPERS PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS

1. KVSG Murali Krishna, V Jogi Raju & V Uma Devi “Air Pollution Monitoring of a Ceramic Industry” Vol.3, No.1, PP 103-105, 2004.

2. KVSG Murali Krishna, MPS Murali Krishna & GS Moses “Characterization of Lignin isolated from paper mill effluent”, Research Journal of Chemistry & Environment, Vol.11(3), pages 55-64, E-ISSN No. 2278 – 4527, Sep. 2007.

3. KVSG Murali Krishna, MPS Murali Krishna & GS Moses “Application of Cluster Analysis, Discriminate Analysis and Principal Component Analysis for Water Quality Evaluation for the River Godavari at Rajahmundry Region”, International Journal of Applied Environmental Science, Research India Publications, ISSN 0973-6077 Volume 3 No. 2, pp.185-208,, Online ISSN 0974- 0260, Imact Factor: 1.86, June 2008.

4. KVSG Murali Krishna, MPS Murali Krishna & GS Moses “Synthesis and Photocatalytic Degradation of Dimer Model Compounds of Lignin Over UV Irradiated Tio2”, Vol.21, No.1 (2009), 11-22, Asian Journal of Chemistry, 2009.

5. Murali Krishna KVSG, Krishna Mohan CVR, Dr. Murali Krishna M.P.S., “Study of Effect of Artificial Light and Percentage of CO2 on Plant Growth of TriticumTurgidum and AristidaPurpurea in Artificial Ecosystem”, (MS No.: Re221012823), Trade Science Inc., 14 July 2011.

6. KVSG Murali Krishna and Rekhapalli Srinivasa Rao, “Particulate Matter from Refinery Flares and Health Effects of Soot”, International Journal of Information Technology and Business Management(ISSN 2304-0777),Vol. 6, No.1., 29 October 2012.

7. KVSG Murali Krishna, ChVAS Prakash and MPS Murali Krishna, “Reuse, Recycle and reduce of water from system analyzer drain in thermal/gas based power plant”, International Journal of Engineering Science & Advance Technology [IJESAT], IF: 3.051, Volume-2, Issue-5, 1251 – 1257, ISSN: 2250–3676, Sep-Oct 2012

8. KVSG Murali Krishna, ChVAS Prakash and MPS Murali Krishna, “An Approach towards Zero Discharge through reduce, recycle and reuse: Case Study of Gas Based Power Plant”, Global Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences, Volume 2, Number 3 (2012), pp. 165-173, ISSN 2248-9932.

9. KVSG Murali Krishna & CVR Krishna Mohan, “A Comparative Study of Growth Dynamics of TriticumTurgidum and AristidaPurpurea in an Artificial Ecosystem”, International Journal of Environmental Science Development & Monitoring (IJESDM), 2013.

10. KVSG Murali Krishna, Purushotham A.V and Srinivas Jonnalagadda, “Determination of Water Quality Index in Industrial areas of Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA”, International Research Journal of Environment Sciences, Vol. 2(5), 37-45, May 2013.

11. KVSG Murali Krishna, Purushotham A.V and Srinivas Jonnalagadda, “The effects of Heavy metals on Seed Germination and Plant Growth on Coccinia, Mentha and Trigonella Plant Seeds in Timmapuram, E G. District, Andhra Pradesh, India”, International Research Journal of Environment Sciences, Vol. 2(6), 1-5 June 2013.

12. KVSG Murali Krishna, Purushotham A.V and Srinivas Jonnalagadda, “A Study of Heavy Metals Contamination In Surface and Ground Water of Rural and Urban Areas of Rural and Urban Areas of Kakinada, East Godavari District, A.P.”, International Journal of Civil, Structural, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering Research and Development (IJCSEIERD) Vol. 3 (5) 229-234, December 2013.

13. KVSG Murali Krishna and Rekhapalli Srinivasa Rao, “Simulation study to minimize soot and unburnt hydro carbons from steam assisted flares and Health effects of Soot”, International Journal of Science and Research [IJSR], Volume 3, Issue 10, October 2014. Impact Factor: 4.438

14. Rekhapalli Srinivasa Rao, KVSG Murali Krishna and AyilaSubrahmanyam, “Challenges in Oil and Gas Industry for major fire and gas leaks-Risk reduction methods”, International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology [IJRET], Vol.3, special issue: 16, pp 23-26, December 2014. IF: 3.907


15. KVSG Murali Krishna and Rekhapalli Srinivasa Rao, “A brief overview of soot formation theory and soot reduction methods in steam assisted flares”, International Journal of Environmental Science and Toxicology Research (ISSN: 2408-7262) Vol. 3(3) pp. 49-53, March, 2015 viable online http://www.internationalinventjournals.org/journals/IJESTR, International Invention Journals Review, Copyright ©2015, 11-18, IF – 5.92.
16. KVSG Murali Krishna, Srinivas J and Purushotham AV, “Effects of Industrial Sludge waste on Growth and Yield of Brinzal Crop (Solanum Melongena L.”, International Journal of Civil, Structural, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering Research and Development (IJCSEIERD), ISSN(P): 2249-6866; ISSN(E): 2249-7978, Vol. 5, Issue 4, 11-18, © TJPRC Pvt. Ltd. Aug 2015. (Impact Factor: 5.92)

17. Srinivasarao R, Krishna KVSGM “A brief overview of soot formation theory and soot reduction methods in steam assisted flares”, Int. J. Environ. Sci. Toxic. Res. Vol. 3(3): 49-53, 2015. IF: ICV 2016= 84.67

18. Srinivasarao R, Muralikrishna KVSG, “Feed forward control method to reduce soot from steam assisted flares”. J. Environ. Res. Develop., Vol.11 No: 03, Jan-March 2017. Impact Factor: 4.301

19. SrinivasJ., Purushotham, A.V., & Murali Krishna. K.V.S.G., Effects of contaminated Heavy metal Industrial sludge waste on germination and seedling growth of Brinjal (solanum melongenaL.). “International Journal of Industrial Engineering & Technology” 5 (3): (2015) 1-6. (IF-4.72).

20. SrinivasJ., Purushotham, A.V., & Murali Krishna. K.V.S.G., Effect of industrial solid waste on chlorophyll content of solanum melongenaL. (Brinjal). “International journal of scientific research” 4 (7): (2015) 661-663. (IF-3.24).

21. SrinivasJ., Purushotham, AV & Murali Krishna KVSG, Seasonal variation of the heavy metal contamination of ground water in and around of Industrial area of Kakinada, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, “International Journal of Advances in Mechanical and Civil Engineering” 2 (4): (2015) 83-86. (IF-0.2).

22. SrinivasJ., Purushotham, A.V., & Murali Krishna. K.V.S.G., Heavy Metal Contamination of Groundwater – Due to Industrial Solid Waste Disposal, “International Journal of Modern Trends in Engineering and Research” 3 (5): (2016) 244-248. (IF-3.518).

23. SrinivasJ., Purushotham, A.V., & Murali Krishna. K.V.S.G., Effects of Industrial Solid Waste on Crop and Yield of Solanum melongena L. (Brinjal), “European Journal of Advances in Engineering and Technology” 3 (7): (2016) 90-95.(Cosmos IF -3.5 and Global Impact and Quality Factor – 0.6).

24. SrinivasJ., Purushotham, A.V., & Murali Krishna. K.V.S.G., A Study of Effects of Industrial Solid Waste on Root and Shoot Parts of solanum melongena L. “American International Journal of Research in Formal, Applied & Natural Sciences” 15 (1): (2016) 27–32. (IF – 4.96).

25. SrinivasJ., Purushotham, A.V., & Murali Krishna. K.V.S.G., Accumulation of Heavy metals in Oil and Gas Industrial Solid Waste, “International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Computational and Applied Sciences” (IJETCAS)” 17 (1): (2016) 84 – 87. (IF – 6.20).

26. SrinivasJ., Purushotham, A.V., & Murali Krishna. K.V.S.G., Effects of Industrial Solid Waste Water Extrat on Seed Germination time and Seed Viability of Solanum melongena L. “American International Journal of Research in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics” 15 (2): (2016) 116 – 121. (IF – 5.01).
27. SrinivasJ., Purushotham, A.V., & Murali Krishna. K.V.S.G., Effects of contaminated Heavy metal Industrial sludge waste on germination and seedling growth of Brinjal (solanum melongenaL.) “International Journal of Advances in Mechanical and Civil Engineering” 2 (4): (2015) 79 – 82. (IF – 0.2).

28. SrinivasJ., Purushotham, A.V., & Murali Krishna. KVSG, Seasonal variation of the heavy metal contamination of ground water in and around of Industrial area of Kakinada, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, “International Journal of Advances in Mechanical & Civil Engineering” 2 (4): (2015) 83-86 (IF:0.2)

29. SrinivasJ., Purushotham, A.V., & Murali Krishna. K.V.S.G., Effects of Industrial sludge waste on growth and yield of brinjal crop (Solanum melongenaL.) “International Journal of Advances in Mechanical and Civil Engineering” 2 (4): (2015) 106 – 110. (IF – 0.2).

30. Srinivas J., Purushotham, A.V., & Murali Krishna. K.V.S.G., Effects of Industrial solid waste on total net primary productivity of different Harvesting days on Solanum melongena L. (Brinjal). “American International Journal of Research in Formal, Applied & Natural Sciences” 16 (1): (2016) 28 – 31 (IF: 4.96).

31. SrinivasJ., Purushotham, A.V., & Murali Krishna. K.V.S.G., Effects of Industrial Solid waste on Relative Growth of Solanum melongenaL. on Different Harvesting days “American International Journal of Research in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics” 16 (2): (2016) 195 – 198. (IF – 5.01).

32. SrinivasJ., Purushotham, A.V., & Murali Krishna. K.V.S.G., Effects of Industrial Solid Waste Toxicity on different harvesting days of Solanum melongena L.“Petroleum Science and Engineering”2 (1): (2017) 1-4.

33. SrinivasJ., Purushotham, A.V., & Murali Krishna. K.V.S.G., Effects of Industrial Solid Waste Toxicity on Soil & Soil Amendments “European Journal of Advances in Engineering and Technology”4 (2): (2017) 115 – 119. (IF – 0.20).

34. Srinivas J., Purushotham, AV, & Murali Krishna KVSG, Accumulation Levels of Heavy metals in Field area Vs. Experimental study Soils “International Journal of Emerging technologies in Computational & Applied Sciences (IJETCAS)” 20 (1):(2017)1–5. (IF – 6.20).

35. Srinivas J., Purushotham, A.V., & Murali Krishna. K.V.S.G., A Study of Accumulation of Heavy metals in Field area vs Experimental study of Solanum melongena L. (Brinjal Plant)“American International Journal of Research in Formal, Applied & Natural Sciences” 18 (1): (2017) 1 – 5. (IF – 4.96).

36. Srinivas J., Purushotham, A.V., & Murali Krishna VSG, Accumulation Levels of Heavy metals in Field area Vs. Experimental study Soils “African Journal of Engineering Research” 5 (2): (2017) 18 – 23 (IF:4.12)

37. Srinivas J., Purushotham, A.V., & Murali Krishna. K.V.S.G., “Effects of Industrial Solid waste on Root length and Biomass of Solanum melongena L. (Brinjal Plant)““American International Journal of Research in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics” 18 (1): (2017) 16 – 20.(IF – 5.01).
38. A. Subrahmanyam, KVSG Murali Krishna, “Carbon credits for common Man”, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT)-ISSN: 2278-0181,Vol. 6 Issue 06, June 2017. IF: 2.97

39. Rekhapalli Srinivasa Rao, KVSG Murali Krishna, Ayila Subrahmanyam “Challenges in Oil and Gas Industry for major Fire and Gas leaks – Risk reduction methods” International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology – ISSN: 2319-1163p ISSN:2321-7308. Volume: 3 Special Issue: ICPECD2014, Available@http://www.ijret.org. Impact Factor: 3.9

40. A. Subrahmanayam, KVSG Murali Krishna – Adoption of Soil Conservative Measures in manufacturing Clay bricks- International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)–ISSN (Online): 2319-7064- April 2018. Volume 7; Issue: 4, Impact Factor: 7.296

41. CVR Krishna Mohan, KVSG Murali Krishna, MPS Murali Krishna, “A Comparative Study of Growth Dynamics of Triticum Turgidum and Aristida Purpurea in an Artificial Ecosystem “Habitat International”, ISSN: 0197-3975, Elsevier Journal, (in process 2018)


Session Chair/Keynote Speaker/Guest Lecture:Number of Webinars given: 08
01. “Basics of Air Pollution and Control through Questions and Answers”, 90 minutes by IUCEE, Mysore on 06 August 2014.
02. “The 5 Experiments Every Engineer must conduct”, 75 minutes, by IUCEE, Mysore on 28 October 2014.
03. “Carbon Credits- Citizen’s Role”, 75 minutes, by IUCEE, Mysore on 20 March 2015.
04. “Universal Human Values and Ethics” 120 minutes, Designed by AICTE, New Delhi in GEC, CEC, UCEK, Aditya, ACE.

Number of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) offered : 02
01. “Environmental Engineering-I”, for 3rdB.Tech. (Civil Engg.) in all 200+ affiliated colleges. No. of Colleges Registered: 30, No. of Students : 1500 [14 December to April 2015]
02. “Environmental Engineering for GATE”, for B.Tech. (Civil Engg.) for entire State of AP. Organizer: APSCHE [AP State Council for Higher Education], Govt. of AP, No. of students Registered: 1500, [14 December to April 2015]
Ph.D Scholars guided:No. of Scholars:10
a) Awarded with Ph.D.:05
b) Working for Ph.D.:05
PG Scholars guided:No. of M. Tech. Projects guided:25
Memberships in Professional bodies:MISTE, MIGS, MISCA, MEPS
Member of Committee of APPCB, EGDt.
Member (SEAC), MoEF, Govt. of India.
Member Curriculum development Bodies (such as BOS):BOS Chairman at UCEK, JNTU, Kakinada
Positions held:Worked as Director- Foreign Universities & Alumni Relations, JNTUK; Head of the Dept. of Civil Engg.; Convener-Finishing School; Coordinator (on deputation)- IEG, Government of A.P.; Officer-in-Charge of Examinations, Consultancy in-Charge Environmental Engg. Training & Placement Officer, NSS Coordinator, Expert lectures at IISc., IITs, AU, NUS, Singapore, AIT, Bangkok; CDAC, Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari; MCHRD, Hyderabad, NFCL, CFL, GVK, Reliance, BHEL, Trichy; GSPIIC, Baroda; TTD; Central Jails etc.
Founder of Environmental Protection Society, an ENGO registered in 1992 and recognized as a Center for Training in Environmental Protection by RGTM, a Government Organization, and Registered with FCRA, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
Honors & Awards:Bharat Excellence Award-2002 from FFI, New Delhi; Teacher of the Year-2010 by JNTUK University; Dedicated Service to Society by E.G. Dt.-2011; Best TeacherAward-2011 by JNTUK based on students’ on-line evaluation; Rs. 1 lakh Cash Award from IEG, Govt. of A.P. for service to Special Training Programs for the Socially Challenged sections of the society; Vocational Excellence Award from Rotary Club, 2013. Recipient of Best Teacher Award-2015 by Government of A.P., India.
Foreign Visits:Number of Countries Visited : 10
USA, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia,
Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Maldives, Sri Lanka

Institutions of Higher Learning Visited outside India : 25
University of Houston, USA; RICE University, Houston;
California Institute of Technology; USC University of South California;
UT Health, University of Texas Health; Texas Woman’s University;
National University of Singapore, Nyangyang Technological University, Singapore;
Hongkong University, Hong Kong;
Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand;
Tribhuvan University Khatmandu, Khatmandu University, Nepal.

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