BIODATA
Address : Department of Biotechnology,
Joginpally BR Engineering College ,
Moinabad,
Hyderabad - 500075
http://www.jbrec.edu.in/biotech.php
( Formerly Professor & Head , Dept of Biochemistry,
Osmania University, Hyderabad -500007 )
e mail: guntupalli_v@lycos.com
Education : M.Sc ., Ph.D Biochemistry(Osmania University)
PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
1966--1967 Research Fellow, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
1966--1967 Lecturer in Chemistry, SRAS College, Kothagudem,A.P.
1967---1969 Junior Scientific Assistant, (DAE Scheme ) Dept. Of Biochemistry, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 007. A.P.
1970---1972 Junior Research Fellow (Dept. Of Atomic Energy), Dept. Of Biochemistry, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 007. A.P
1973---1974 Senior Research Fellow (CSIR) Dept. Of Biochemistry, OsmaniaUniversity.
1974—1980 Lecturer in Biochemistry, Dept. Of Biochemistry, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 007. A.P.
1981---1988 Reader, Dept. Of Biochemistry, Osmania University.
1989—2009 Professor of Biochemistry, Dept. Of Biochemistry, Osmania University.
1984---1986 Fogarty International post doctoral fellow of NIH, U.S.A Dept. Of Biology, New York University,New York
1987---1989 Visiting Research Scientist, Dept. Of Biology, New York University, New York, U.S.A.
1992---1992 Visiting Professor, Dept. Of Biology, New York University, New York.
1990---1992 Head, Dept. Of Biochemistry, Osmania University. Hyderabad - 500 007.
1992---1993 Chairman, Board of Studies in Biochemistry, Osmania University.
1993---1995 Head, Dept. Of Biochemistry, Osmania University, Osmania University.
1995 – 1997 Chairman , Board of Studies in Biochemistry Osmania University.
RESEARCH AREAS
Delta endotoxins and Proteases of Bacillus thuringiensis .
Molecular mechanisms of metal toxicities and resistance in fungi. Fungal Cell wall structure and their use as biosorbents. Applications of fungal chitin and its metal complexes
Fungal chitinases. Their application in fungal protoplast preparation and in biotechnology . Peptide antibiotics: Production , biosynthesis and their interaction with metals. Development of colored phenylisothiocyanates for protein end group analysis.
No. of Ph.Ds produced : Ten
CONSULATANT IN THE AREAS
2)Development of ELISA for the detection of Bt -toxin in Boll guard .,etc.
3)Fungal enzymes such as proteases ,chitinases ,glucanases from chrysosporium sp.
4)Probiotics
5)Production of Siderophores
AWARDS AND HONOURS
2)Consultant of many Biotech industries in A.P.
3)Attended several conferences . Delivered guest lectures , chaired scientific sessions , etc.
4)Scientific work cited in books and journals by many authors.
5)Resource person for SONET and participated in making video lessons for B.Tech , Biotechnology students of JNTU, on invitation.
6)Subject expert and member of several inspection committees and instrumental in initiating the teaching of Biochemistry and Biotechnology in various private institutions both at undergraduate and postgraduate level .
MEMBERSHIP & PRESTIGIOUS POSTS HELD
Member board of studies of several universities in subjects biochemistry, microbiology,
nutrition, etc.
Executive member, Academic Council , College of Science , Osmania University
Member , Committee for recognizing research supervisors , College of Science, Osmania University .
Member Faculty of Science, Kakatiya University, Warangal, A.P.
Examiner of several Universities at post graduation and doctoral level.
Organised several symposia and workshops in biochemistry and molecular biology.
BIOGRAPHY LISTED IN
1. Who'sWho in the World , by Marquis who's who , U.S.A.
2. American Biographical Institute , U.S.A.
3. International Biographical Centre , Cambridge , England.
4. Who is who in Asia
5. Member , Research Board of Advisors , The American Biographical Institute.