B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from University College of Engineering, Osmania UniversityM.E. degree in Automobile Engineering from Madras Institute of Technology, Anna UniversityDoctoral (Ph.D.) degree in Anna UniversityResearch in Electric/Hybrid Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Electric/Solar Vehicles, Alternate Fuels, Automotive Emission and Control and Automotive ElectronicsCompleted UGC funded major research project on “Development of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Two-wheeler and investigations for the Battery Performance, Fuel Economy and Emission Characteristics”Completed Villgro Project "Development of Plug-in Hybrid Auto rickshaw using wheel hub motors" sponsored by Villgro Nodal CentreCompleted Villgro Project "Biogas Vehicle" sponsored by Villgro Nodal CentreConducted AICTE sponsored SDPs1. “Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles” during 14 to 27 December 20082. “Intelligent Vehicle Initiatives” during 21 November to 4 December 20103. "Automotive Ergonomics and Safety" during 27 May to 9 June 2012Organised CSIR sponsored national Workshop/seminars1.“Global Environmental and Energy Implications of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles” during 12 - 13 March 20102."Nanotechnology & Converging Technologies in Automotive Applications” during 17 - 18 June 2011Organised DST sponsored national workshop/Seminars1. “Hybrid & Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles and Competing Automotive Powertrains” during 23 - 24 September 20112. “Automotive Materials and Manufacturing” during 20 - 21 July 2012 Coordinator for M/s Ashok Leyland sponsored PG Diploma Programme (1 1/2 year ) in “Automobile Sales and Service” for two batches Batch I (2007-2009) & Batch II (2008-2010)Coordinator for PSG STEP sponsored “Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp” during 29 - 31 January 2010Coordinator for Robert Bosch Sponsored training programmes: 1. Two day "Vehicle Dynamics" in 2009 2. Eight training programmes on “Vehicle Systems and Engine Testing” in 2008