Professor (Soil Science) & Professor (Academic)

Dr. T. VENKATA SRIDHAR
Professor (Soil Science) & Professor (Academic)
O/o Dean of Agriculture, Administrative Office, ANGRAU, Lam, Guntur
Email : t.venkatasridhar@angrau.ac.in
Mobile: 7674932875

Brief Profile of Dr. T. VENKATA SRIDHAR


Expertise in one line : Soil Pollution/Soil Fertility/Soil Chemistry

Notable contributions :

Taught Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry courses at Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, including B.Sc. (Ag.), B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering), M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D. programmes, for four years. Guided 5 M.Sc. (Ag.) and 3 Ph.D. students as Major Advisor and served as Advisory Committee Member for 15 M.Sc. and 5 Ph.D. students. Actively mentored postgraduate students in advanced research areas of Soil Science and Agronomy.

Currently supervising research on solid waste management, soil pollution, nutrient use efficiency in different cropping systems and soil quality assessment. Undertaken 8 research projects as Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) with support from internal and external funding agencies. Published 64 research articles in reputed national and international journals. Research focus includes soil fertility improvement, nutrient management strategies and sustainable agricultural production systems. Also worked extensively with farmers to promote improved soil and crop management practices.

Strengthened Soil Science laboratory infrastructure and developed modern teaching aids to improve teaching effectiveness and student learning. Contributed to the revision and improvement of curricula for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programmes and prepared course content, study materials and practical manuals in both Telugu and English.

Compiled the Rules and Regulations for Postgraduate Programmes of Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) and contributed to drafting guidelines for establishment of affiliated colleges. Participated in strengthening institutional initiatives such as the NABARD Chair, Agricultural Polytechnic Colleges (APGC) and the Institute of Agribusiness Management (IABM). Accompanied University affiliation inspection teams during 2016–2018.

Actively involved in mobilizing funds from agencies such as ICAR, NABARD and DBT and contributed to development of institutional infrastructure including hostels, college buildings and knowledge centres. Participated in Faculty Board meetings, Academic Council meetings and academic policy formulation.

Actively involved in conducting Postgraduate counselling under State and ICAR quotas during 2015–2020 and from 2024 onwards. Involved in scrutiny of applications for recruitment and Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) promotions for Assistant Professors and Associate Professors. Compiled and documented PG Research Highlights for the years 2016–2023 and actively associated with organization of Annual Convocations of ANGRAU since 2015.

Instrumental in conducting coaching classes and mock tests, resulting in 9 students qualifying ICAR AIEEA (PG)-2021 JRF examination. Also conducted coaching classes for Polytechnic students, enabling several students to secure admission into B.Sc. (Agriculture) programmes.

Served as Convener, Mentor and Member in various committees for organizing trainings, workshops, conferences and academic activities. As General Secretary of the Association of Alumni of Agricultural College, Bapatla, organized seminars, workshops and personality development programmes and mobilized alumni funds for construction of the Alumni Guest House.

Externally funded projects handled :
S.NO Project Year Agency Amount (in Lakhs)
1 Impact of ICTs in Agricultural Education in India 2015-18 ICAR 14.50
2 Impact of PG Research in Agricultural Education in Southern Indi 2015-18 ICAR 17.50
3 Establishment of Biotech KISAN HUB at ANGRAU, Andhra Pradesh 2018-20 DBT 114.00
4 Expansion of activities of Biotech KISAN Hub in Aspirational Districts of Andhra Pradesh 2019-21 DBT 77.50
5 Institutional Development Plan (IDP) 2018-21 ICAR-NAHEP 300.00
Professional recognition :
1 Indian Society of Soil Science Annual
2 Society of Agronomists Life membership
3 Journal of Research ANGRAU Life membership
4 Indian Society of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (Journal of Agro-Pedology) Life membership
5 Andhra Agricultural Journal Life membership
Research publications :
1 Number published in refereed journals 64
2 Number Papers presented at conferences, seminars, symposia at national and international level 11
3 Number popular articles published 19
4 Number books, booklets, folders, bulletins, status reports and popular articles published 27
Awards & Honours :

Received University Mandava Meritorious Best Researcher Award for the year 2014