Dr. A. Muralidhar Rao Akkaladevi, Principal of St. Mary’s College of Pharmacy, Secunderabad, boasts over 25 years of extensive experience in pharmaceutical education and leadership. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from Kakatiya University, Warangal. Dr. Akkaladevi has authored multiple textbooks and published numerous articles in reputed journals, focusing on advancements in drug delivery systems and nanotechnology. Recognized with several awards for excellence in teaching and leadership, he actively contributes to international and national conferences. Dr. Akkaladevi is a respected member of various pharmacy organizations and a mentor to graduate students, shaping future professionals in the pharmaceutical sciences.
Prof. Krishna Mohan Chinnala is the Dean of the School of Pharmacy at Nalla Narsimha Reddy Educational Society's Integrated Campus, Hyderabad. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and a Ph.D. from University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kakatiya University, Warangal, and a Master of Pharmacy from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Additionally, he completed an M.Sc in Psychology from Kakatiya University.
With extensive experience in experimental pharmacology and formulation development, Prof. Chinnala has published over 25 research papers and presented at numerous national and international platforms. His research primarily focuses on novel drug delivery systems, including nanoparticles and solid lipid nanoparticles. He has guided 30 M.Pharm students and one Ph.D. student.
Prof. Chinnala has held various academic positions, including Principal and Professor at St. John College of Pharmacy, Warangal. He is a life member of several professional bodies, including the Indian Pharmaceutical Association and the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists. He also serves on the Board of Studies at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kakatiya University, and has organized numerous workshops and seminar