K. Venkateswara Rao – Dr. K. Venkateswara Rao completed his M.Sc. (Physics) from Central University of Hyderabad in the year 1997 and is a gold medallist. He was UGC-CSIR (NET) qualified in the year 2001 and was awarded his Ph.D. from Central University of Hyderabad in the year 2008. He completed his M.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad and is presently working as Associate Professor in Nano Technology at CNST, JNT University Hyderabad. He has several research publications in international & national journals, national & international conferences and also conducted many workshops. He is recognized as DST committee member, BOS chairman for B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering (Nano Technology), Red Cross Life member, BOS member at JNTUH (physics), JNTUK (physics), JNTUA (physics), KL University (NanoTechnology). Dr. K. Venkateswara Rao is also member of Nano Technology subcommittee, Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI), regular writer for first year B.Tech Engineering physics material for sakshi, bavitha website and guest faculty of National institute of fashion technology. He has guided more than 60 PG projects, supervising 8 Ph.D. students and is also working on the projects which are funded by UGC and DST-SERB. His current areas of research specialization include Synthesis of and characterization of nano materials, fabrication of thin films and characterization, bio-Medical application of nano materials, DMS nano materials, Pulsed electro fabrication on silicon substrate nano lanthana and characterization for future CMOS technology and Seed germination using nano materials.