Biography
Dr. Gummadi Venkata Rao is working as Professor in the Department Civil Engineering, Anurag University, Hyderabad. He finished his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh India. Prior to joining Anurag University, he worked as a Professor at Vignan’s Institute of Information Technology for about 4 years from September 2017 to August 2021 and Before joining VIIT, He had 8.5 years’ Experience as a Professor at GMR Institute of Information Technology, Rajam, Srikakulam during a period of May 2009 to September 2017. He also worked as a Professor at Gokul Institute of information Technology, Bobbili, Vizianagaram during a period of May 2008 to May 2009.
He worked as an Assistant Professor at Chaitanya Engineering college, Visakhapatnam from November 2006 to February 2008.He is also worked at Andhra University as teaching assistant from June 2006 to November 2006 and also worked at Government Polytechnic Visakhapatnam as a part time lecturer from December 1999 to September 2001.
Dr. Gummadi Venkata Rao worked as junior research fellow in Andhra University, Visakhapatnam from September 2001 to September 2003 and he worked as a head of the department of Civil Engineering and chairman board of studies at GMR Institute of Information Technology for 4 years and also HOD & chairman board of at Vignan’s Institute of Information Technology for 2 years and he is also worked as Vice principal at Gokul Institute of information Technology for 1 year.
He supervised twelve Master degree Thesis and 25 Under graduate Projects. He was a member of various professional society such as Institute of Engineers (IEI) and Associate member at Andhra Pradesh Academe of Science (APAS)
Dr. Gummadi Venkata Rao has organized AICTE Sponsor, two weeks Faculty Development program(FDP) on “coastal zone problems and their remedies” in the year2010. He has also attended more than 20 STTPs/FDPs/Workshops at different places. He is also attended and presented morethan 20 national and international conferences. He delivered Invited talks at International conference on “Civil and Architectural Engineering, held during April 14-15, 2016, organized by International Academy of Science, technology, engineering and Management, at Sydney, Australia and International conference on “Environmental Systems Research” (ICESR 2014) During December 13-14, 2014 organized by Chemical, Biological, Environmental, Engineering Society KualaLumpur, Malaysia.
Funded Research Projects
1. Title of the project “Modeling of saltwater intrusion for an effective management of coastal aquifers: A case study of Srikakulam coastal belt in AP” funding agency DST, Duration of the project is 2 years from 02/12/2009 to 02/12/2011 and sponsored amount is Rs.18,36,000/-, No. SR/S3/MERC/093/2009 Government of India
2. Title of the project “Ground Water Modeling for Hydro geological characterization of hazardous substance release sites – A case study of Pydibhimavaram Industrial area,Srikakulam, A.P.” funding agency DST, Duration of the project is 3 years from 14/06/2013 to 14/06/2016 and sponsored amount is Rs. 23,21,370/-No. DST/TM/WTI/2K12/81 (G), Government of India.
3. Title of the project “Hydro geological characterization and Ground Water Modeling for Kovvadaregion.” funding agency Board of research in nuclear science (BRNS), timeline of the project is 2years from 29/04/2015 to 29/04/2017 and sponsored amount is Rs. 37,07,275/-,No.36(4)/60/2014-BRNS/10155, Government of India
Research Interests
Infiltration studies
Rainfall – Run off modelling
Future predication of ground water levels
Salt water intrusion along the coastal belt
Studies on geophysical investigation
Study of land use land cover changes due to developments
Identify reasons for ground water depletion and recharge techniques
Effects of Urbanization on ground water levels
Develop a relation between direct runoff and infiltrated water
Estimation of ground water velocity and direction
Teaching Interests
Fluid mechanics,
Hydraulics & Hydraulic Machinery,
Water Resources Engineering I &II,
Surface & Ground water Hydrology,
Design and drawing of Irrigation Structures,
Water Engineering.
Selected Publications
Journal papers
- P.Malleswara Rao and G.Venkata Rao., “Hydraulic aspects of Kolleru lake, Andhra Pradesh, India”. Journal of current Sciences, 7(2):361-368(2005).
- P.Malleswara Rao, G.VenkataRao and S.K.Beebi.,“Heavy metal transport in Kolleru Lake Basin”. Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol.25, NO.10.October 2005, pp899-904
- G.Venkata Rao, S.K.Beebi and P.Malleswara Rao., “Water quality studies of Kolleru lake, Upputeru River and Enamaduru”. Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol.26, NO.6.June 2006, pp537-545.
- P.Malleswara Rao, G.VenkataRao and S.K.Beebi., “Water quality studies on individual drains of Kollerulake Andhra Pradesh”. Indian journal of Environment &Ecoplan. 14(3):491-496(2007).
- G.Venkata Rao, P.Malleswara Rao., “Estimation of Dispersion coefficient by using Mathematical model of Upputeru river at Estuary” International Journal of Dynamics of Fluids” ISSN 0973-1784 Volume 5, Number 2 (2009), pp.173–178
- G.Venkata Rao, P.Malleswara Rao and K.Sundara Kumar. “Pesticide transport Kolleru lake basin”. “International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences”ISSN 0973-6077 Volume 4, Number 4 (2009), pp.405–411
- G.Venkata Rao, S.ChandramouliNarendra.K.B., “”Anti skid methods and materials- Skid effects and their Remedial methods” International Journal of Engineering and Technology Vol.2 (2),2010,87-92
- G. Venkata Rao, S. Chandra mouli and Ramgopalpotta“Assessment of natural ground water rechargeinvizianagaram district area”. International journal of Engineering research &indu. appls..ISSN 0974-1518, vol.3, No. IV (November 2010), pp 25-36
- Dr.G.Venkata Rao. Ch.Kannam Naidu and S. Chandra Mouli-“Contamination of groundwater in srikakulam coastal belt due to salt water intrusion. International Journal of Engineering and Technology Vol.3 (1), 2011,25-29
- K. Sundara Kumar, GurjeetSingh2, Dr. G.V. Rao and S. Chandra Mouli – Spatial Distribution and Multiple Linear Regressions Modeling of Ground Water Quality with Geostatistics. International Journal of Applied Engineering ResearchISSN 0973-4562 Volume 6, Number 24 (2011) pp.2719-2730
- G. Venkata Rao, Dr. P. Malleswara Rao and S. Chandramouli- “Assessment of Reductionin Area of Lake Body due to Impact of Aquaculture in Kolleru LakeBasin,Indi using GIS” International Review of Applied Engineering Research. ISSN 2248-9967 Volume 2, Number 1 (2012), pp. 37-42
- G. Venkata Rao, S. Chandra mouli and Y.Abbulu- “Estimation of ground water recharge using infiltrations studies in the coastal belt of Srikakulam,A.P.” A.P. Research Science Press, New Delhi, Vol.2 No.2 July-Dec 2012 pp.39-44, December2012,
- G.Venkatar Rao, A. Vara Prasad, Dr. P. Malleswara Rao and S. Venkateswaral – “Degradation of Kolleru Lake Basin (India) using Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System. International Journal of Lakes and Rivers.ISSN 0973-4570 Volume 5, Number 1 (2012), pp.1-6
- Dr. G. Venkata Rao1, S.Chandramouli2, Y.Abbulu3, -“Estimation of Ground Water Recharge Using Infiltration Studies in the Coastal Belt of Srikakulam, A.P. Research Science Press, New Delhi,Vol.2 No.2 July-Dec 2012,pp.39-44
- G. Venkata Rao, S. Chandramouli and K.Sundara Kumar – “Estimation of Infiltration Characteristics of Coastal Belt of Srikakulam” Indian J. Environmental Protection, Vol. 32, No.5, May, 2012 ,Page No. 375 –382
- Dr.G.VenkataRao, P.Kalpana, P.V.V.Satyanayana – “Surface and Sub surface runoff estimation by usingRS& GIS – A case study of Srikakulam coastal belt, A.P”. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 4, Issue3, March- 2013, 1ISSN 2229-5518
- Dr.Yerramsetty, Dr.G.VenkataRao, P.Kalpana – “Hydro chemical Analysis for the Coastal belt of Srikakulam Region”. International Journal of Engineering Science and Innovative Technology Volume 2, Issue5, 2013.ISSN:2319-5967,
- Dr.G.Venkata Rao, P.Kalpana, R.Srinivasa Rao–“Ground water investigation using Geophysical methods –A case study of Pydibhimavaram industrial area”. International Journal of research in engineering and technology, Volume 3, Issue 6, 2014. ISSN: 2319-1163,
- Dr.G.VenkataRao, P.Kalpana – “Rain fall run off modeling using regression Analysis- A case study of Vamsadhara river basin of Gottabarrage.”.Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol.35, NO.07.October 2015, pp573-580
- Sunkara Yashwant, B. Someswara Rao Dr.G.Venkata Rao – “Experimental studies on laterite soil stabilized with cement and Aggregate.”. International Journal of research in Engineering and Technology Issue 8, .August2015,
- K.Sameeraja M. Harish, G.Venkata Roam –“Development of optical sensor data Acquisition system for traffic flow studies”. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Volume 2, Issue 4, 2015 ISSN: 2249-2496.
- R. Srinivasa Rao, SanmithraSwargam, G.Venkata Rao –“Mapping of Spatial Variations of Different Vehicular Emissions in Urban Roads – A Case Study,.” International Journal of Civil Engineering & Technology 8(9) Aug.2017, pp. 572-579 ISSN:0976-6316
- B. S. Rao T. Rambabu Dr.G.Venkata Rao,–“Analysis Of Capacity And Level Of Service At Uncontrolled Intersections Under Heterogeneous Traffic Conditions.” International Journal of Civil Engineering & Technology.8(8) Aug2017,pp.181–190, ISSN:0976-6316
- Dr.G.VenkataRao,K.Srinivas, AmareshPrakasP.Ganesh,–“ Estimation of Surface Runoff from Impervious and Pervious laver of VIIT College, Visakhapatnam.” International Journal of Trend in Research and Development, 5(2), April 2018, ISSN: 2394-9333
- Dr.G.VenkataRao, P.Kalpana, R.Srinivasa Rao –“Estimation of Aquife Properties using pomping tests – A case study of Pydibhimavaram industrial area, Srikakulam, India.”. International Journal of Environmental, Chemical, Ecological, Geological and Geophysical Engineering, Volume 9, Issue 9, 20
- K.Sameeraja M. Harish, G.Venkata Roam –“Experimental study on concrete payments by partial replacement of cement with industrial wastes”. International Journal of Engineering research in mechanical and Civil engineering, Volume 1, Issue 5, September 2016. ISSN:2456-129
- G.Venkata Rao, B.Neelima Sri Priya, R.Srinivasa Rao and N.Harika –“Study of infiltration rate with various concentrations of soil properties in srikakulam coastal belt A.P.”. Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, Volume 36, Issue 8, February 2016. ISSN:0253-7141
- M.Satyavathi, B. Someswara Rao, G.Venkata Rao –“Experimental study of stone mixed asphalt with coir fiber and pineapple fiber.” International Journal of Engineering Science &Research Technology Volume 05, Issue 11, November 2016. , ISSN:2277-9655
- G.Venkata Rao Gummadi and Kalpana Polipalli–“Assessment of ground water quality in and around Pydibhimavaram industrial area AP, India.” International Journal ofEnvironmental Science and Development, DOI: 10.18178/ijesd.2016.7.9.866,Volume 07, Issue 09, September2016.
- R. Srinivasa Rao, V.S.S.R Gupta, Y. Nitesh, G. Venkata Rao–“Review on Passenger Car Unit Studies in Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Traffic Flow-A Perspective.” International Journal of Civil Engineering & Technology 8(9) Aug.2017 pp. 1279-1289. ISSN:0976-6316
- S.Naveen, B.Satyanarayana, G.Venkata Rao A.Manikanka,–“An Experimental Study On Stabilization Of Black Cotton Soil Using Polypropylene Fiber.” International Journal OfCreative Research Thoughts, April 2018, 6(2), ISSN:2320-2882
- Dr.G.Venkata Rao, K.S.B.Prasad,–“Study on Deviations and Settlements of Rails and its Maintenance in Broad Gauge Railway Track.” International Journal Of computational Engineering research April 2018, 8(4),ISSN2250-3005
- G.Venkata Rao, M.Leela Priyanka, K.Raghavendra, Md.Sirajuddin,–“ Study of discharge variations with Increased Impermeable cover – A case study of Vignan’s Institute of information technology, Visakhapatnam.” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 5(4), April 2018, ISSN2321-2705
- M. Leela Priyanka, G. Venkata Rao, M. V. N. S. Siva Ch. Raja Sekhar,–“Study on Watershed Analysis For Sustainable Soil Conservation And Watershed Development In GVMC Area, Visakhapatnam.” International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 6(2), April 2018, ISSN:2320-2882
- Dr.Ch. Kannam Naidu Dr. Ch. Vasudeva Rao Dr. G. Venkata Rao – “Experimental Study On M30 Grade Concrete With Partial Replacement Of Cement With Egg Shell Powder” International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 9(5S) ISSN: 0976-6316, May 2018.
- Dr.G.Venkata Rao, S.Divya,B.Sree Harsha and L.Ravi –“ Evaluation of Methods for Estimating the Decay Constant (K) of Horton’s Infiltration Model –A Case of VIIT, Visakhapatnam.” International Journal of Management, Technology and Engineering, 9(4), April 2019, ISSN:2249-7455
- Dr. G. Venkata Rao, Dr.Ch. Kannam Naidu Dr. Ch. Vasudeva Rao – “Geophysical Investigation of Groundwater Potential of View Campus, Visakhapatnam, and Andhra Pradesh” International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 10(05) ISSN: 0976- 6316, May2019.
- Dr. G. Venkata Rao, S. S. S. Nitish, P. Shiva Kumar: Geophysical Investigation Of Groundwater Potential In VIIT, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh- A Case Study — Palarch’s Journal Of Archaeology Of Egypt/Egyptology 17(7) Dec 2020. ISSN 1567-214x
- P. Shiva Kumar, Dr. G. Venkata Rao, S. S. S. Nitish: A Study on Land Use Changes in Southern Part of Visakhapatnam City Due To Urbanization-A Case Study — Palarch’s Journal Of Archaeology Of Egypt/Egyptology 17(7) Dec 2020. ISSN 1567-214x
Selected Awards and Honors
External Profile Links
- Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (2003 -2006). Awarded-2009, from Water resources Engineering Division. Title of the thesis “Hydrology and hydraulic aspects of Coastal lakes – A Case study of Kolleru lake basin, A.P, India”.
- Master of Engineering in Hydraulic and coastal Harbour Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, September 2002.
- Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of technology (CBIT), affiliated to Osmania University, Hyderabad, December 1998.
