CURRICULUM VITAE Name : Prof. D. Surya Prakasa Rao Designation : Principal, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University Visakhapatnam. Occupation : Teaching. Email : suryaprakash_dasari@yahoo.co.in Contact : +91 9848265998 Date of Birth & Age : 01-04-1960 58 Years as on 01-04-2018. Educational Qualifications : B.Sc. (Andhra University), 1980 LL.B. (Nagpur University), 1983 LL.M. (Nagpur University), 1985 Ph.D.in Law (Nagpur University), 1999 JRF & NET - 1990. Awards Received : Best Teacher from Govt. of A.P. in 2015. "Best Researcher" from Andhra University in 2007. "Best Teacher" from Andhra University in 2010.
Research & Teaching Actively engaged in Research & Teaching for both Under Graduate and Post Graduate level since 1986. (33 years by 2018). Acted as Resource Person in several Workshops and Seminars. Chaired sessions at National, Regional Seminars and Conferences. Given guest lectures in several Institutions. Awarded Best Researcher in 2007 by Andhra University for outstanding research and teaching in Law. Awarded Best Teacher in 2010 by Andhra University for outstanding research and teaching in Law. Coordinator, Department of Human Rights and Duties, Andhra University. Coordinator, PG Diploma in Human Rights and Duties (HRD Programme), Andhra University. Coordinator, LL.M. (Human Rights and Duties (HRD Programme)), Andhra University. Coordinator UGC SAP DRS II (sanctioned Rupees One Crore and Twenty Lakhs). UGC expert committee member for interfacing of UGC major and minor research projects. Selection committee member of S.V. University, Madras University, Raipur University and Berhampur University Visiting Professor and Expert Committee member of NLSIU-Bangalore, NALSAR-Hyderabad, Chanakya National Law University-Patna, National Judicial Academy and Law School-Gauhati, Acharya Nagarjuna University- Guntur, Osmania University-Hyderabad, Padmavathi Mahila University- Tirupati, Madras University-Chennai, Dept. of Indian Legal Thought, M K University-Kottayam, Nagpur University-Nagpur, Pune University-Pune,
Maratwada University-Aurangabad, Pandit ravi Shankar Shukla University- Raipur, Alighar University-Alighar and Kashmir University-Srinagar. Paper setter for LLB, LLM and pre Ph.D of various universities, APPSC, APSLET, and OPPSC & UPSC. Research Projects Principal Investigator for the research project on Environment of NALSAR UNIVERSITY OF LAW, Hyderabad. i.e., Deforestation and Environmental Impact on Godavari Valley/Eco-Legal Management of Ground Water and Aquaculture Godavari Basin a study with reference to Godavari and Visakhapatnam Districts of Andhra Pradesh. (Sponsored by World Bank for environment capacity building project and report submitted in 2003). Research project on Legal Status and Empowerment of Women-an Empirical study of five coastal districts of Andhra University area (financed by U.G.C. through Andhra University and report submitted in 2002). Research Project on INCLUSIVE GROWTH Financed by A.U. Law College under SAP funds. Teaching Experience 33 years by 2018. 11 years as Professor by January, 2018. Present Position Principal of Dr. B. R Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Important Administrative Assignments Held/Holding In-Charge Principal, University College of Law, A.U.
Chairman, Faculty of Law, Andhra University. Chairman, BOS in Law, Andhra University. Member, Academic Council, Chanakya National Law University, Patna. Chairman, BOS in Law, Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry. Member, BOS in Human Rights and Duties, SV University, Tirupati. Member, BOS in Law, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Marathwada. Head, Department of Law, Andhra University. Convener for Research Forum, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University. Member in Research Committee, Departmental Committee and Doctorial Committee of Law in various universities. Dean, A.U. Platinum Jubilee and other Guest Houses in Andhra University. Deputy Warden for A.U. Law Hostels. Coordinator for Youth Festivals 1997, 1998, 1999 & 2006. Election Officer of Elections for Employees Representative Panel in 2008 and 2017. Academic Leadership (Important Seminars/ Workshop organized as Director, Organizing Secretary and coordinator Organized National workshop on Environmental Justice and Constitutional Jurisprudence of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad on 28th and 29th March, 2002 at Visakhapatnam. Organized National Seminar on Environment-Law and Policy Perspectives of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad at Bhimavaram on 22nd and 23rd Feb, 2003. Organized National seminar on Intellectual Property Rights New Agenda for Developing Countries on 17th and 18th July, 2004 at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, New Delhi. Organized National Seminar on Intellectual property Rights Law and policy - Emerging Trends and challenges on 16 July 2005 at Andhra University.
Organized workshops for NALSAR University of law, Hyderabad at Kakinada and Visakhapatnam on Environmental Management capacity Building and Ground Water Management in 2003. Organized 10 Senstitization Programmes on Abatement of Pollution for NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad at Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Srikakulam and Bhimavaram in 2004 and 2005 for advocates, Judicial Officers, N.G.Os and Law Teachers. Organized a National Seminar on Challenges to Indian Constitutional Fundamentals and Ambedkarism on 19th & 20th March 2016 in Dr. BR Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Research Guidance and Supervision Post Graduation and M.Phil Level: Guided 200 Dissertations and 200 Project Reports for L.L.M/M.L Students. Research Supervision Ph.D s Awarded 20 Ph.D s Thesis submitted 8 Ph.D Scholars presently doing research 20 Publications Published 1 Book and 50 Papers in Journals of National and International Repute. Presented around 100 Papers in National Seminars. Presented Papers in 4 International Seminars. Books Edited Festschrift in honour of Prof. A. Lakshminath on Constitutional Jurisprudence and Environmental Justice-2002.
Presently revising G.C.V Subba Rao's Jurisprudence and Legal Theory (EBC Publication) Other Participations Seminars/Symposia/Workshops Participated : 100 Refresher/Orientation Programmes Attended : 4 Radio/T.V. Talk Shows : 30 Interviews/Articles Published in Telugu News Papers : 10 Participation in International Seminars Participated in the International Seminar on "Indigenous Peoples' Rights Program, Institute for the Study of Human Rights" held on 14-15 May 2016 in Columbia University, USA. Participated in the 15th Session of United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues during 9-20 May 2016 held in UN HQ, New York, USA. Participated in International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the UN at New York City during 26-30 May 2016. Participated in Consultation on Science Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals on 17th May 2016 at Conference Room-7, NY, USA organized by the Intercultural Indigenous University, ADP and Fondo Indigena on the occasion of 15th Session of United Nations Permanent Form on indigenous Issues during 9-20 May 2016 held in UN HQ, New York, USA. Participated in Indigenous Women at the Forefront of a strong Global Non- Violent, Peace, Security & Disarmament Movement on 18th May 2016 from 1PM to 3PM at Conference Hall, Bahai, UN Office, 866, United Nations Plaza, New York, 110017, USA on the occasion of 15th Session of United Nations Permanent Form on indigenous Issues during 9-20 May 2016 held in UN HQ, New York, USA.
Presented a paper and participated online in World Humanitarian Summit organized by UNO at Istanbul, Turkey on 23-26 May 2016. Countries and Important Places Visited Bangkok, Thailand Kathmandu, Nepal New York, U.S.A. U.N.O., New York, U.S.A. Columbia University, New York, U.S.A. Syracuse University, New York State, U.S.A. Ohio University, Columbus State, U.S.A California, U.S.A Sanjose, U.S.A Chicago, U.S.A Arlendo, U.S.A Michigan, U.S.A Florida, U.S.A Minnepolis, U.S.A Dallas, U.S.A Detroit, U.S.A Major Areas of Interest : Jurisprudence Constitutional Law Family Law Human Rights International Economic Laws including WTO and Intellectual Property Laws Alternate Dispute Settlement Mechanism Free Legal Aid and Legal Education Economic Analysis of Law Commercial Laws Environmental Law.
*** Best Teacher - 2015
Receiving Best Teacher Gold Medal from Hon.Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri. N.Chandra Babu Naidu on 05-09-2015. Sri. Ganta Srinivasa Rao, Minister for HRD is also present. Honouring Hon. Justice, H.L.Dattu, Chief Justice of India, with Andhra University emblem as Prinipal of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University at Visakhapatnam.
Honouring Hon. Justice, N.V.Ramana, Judge, Supreme Court of India, with Andhra University emblem in the presence of Hon. Chief Justice of India along with other University officials and Chairman, bar Council of Visakhapatnam, as Prinipal of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University at Visakhapatnam. Prof. Surya Prakasa Rao with Supreme Court of India Advocate, Sri K.K.Venu Gopal, Vice Chancellor & Registrar of NLSIU, Bangalore in a conference at NLSUI.
Organised UGC National Seminar on future of Andhra Pradesh in the backdrop of Justice Sri Krishna Commission report at Andhra University on 21-01-2011. Prof. A.Laxminath, Vice Chancellor, Chanakya National Law University, Patna, Prof. A.Prasanna Kumar, Prof. Y.Satyanarayana, Vice Chancellor, DSNLU, Visakhapatnam and Prof. B.Satyanarayana, Vice Chancellor, Andhra University are participated in inaugural function of the seminar.
Addressing in a National workshop on "Emerging Issues Relating To Trials" in Civil and Criminal matters in which Justice N.V.Ramana, Hon. Judge, Supreme Court of India, Justice K.Chandrayya, Judge, High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Sri. Jayasurya, Hon. District and Sri. Prof. G.S.N.Raju, Vice Chancellor, Andhra University also participated. Presided the function where Alumnus of A.U. Law College Sri. M. Venkaiah Naidu, Hon ble Vice President of India addressing students in Room No. 28. Vice Chancellor Sri G. Nageswara Rao and P.Raghunadha Reddy, Minister of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh are present.
Being appreciated by Hon ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri. Nara Chandra Babu Naidu for effective participation of A.U. Law College in the National Green Tribunal Conference. Press Clippings
Swatch Bharat Programme in A.U. Law College. Sri K. Hari Babu, Member of Parliament, Visakhapatnam attended as Chief Guest. Visit to library of Columbia University, where a corner is named as Dr. B.R.Ambedkar's corner.
Attended 15th Session of United NationsPermanent Forum on Indigenous Issues during 9th to 20th May, 2016 held in UN Head Quarters, New York, U.S.A.
Participated in the International Seminar on "Indigenous Peoples" Rights Programme organized by Institute for the Study of Human Rights, Columbia University, New York. U.S.A. during 14th to 15th May, 2016.
Prof. S. Venkata Raman Endowment Lecture delivered by Justice L. Nageswara Rao on 20-01-2018.
Felicitating Shri. M. Venkaiah Naidu, Honourable Vice President of India who is Illustrious Alumnus of A.U. Law College, Visakhapatnam.
Felicitating Shri. Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, Honourable Supreme Court Judge and Honourable Supreme Court Judge Lavu Nageswara Rao who visited A.U. Law College, Visakhapatnam on the occasion of Justice Jasti Chelameswar Endowment Lecture delivered by Shri. Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde