Dr. Averineni Ravi Kumar

From Wikivora
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Dr. Averineni Ravi Kumar

Professor, Nimra College of Pharmacy
Born 23 February 1971
Birth Place Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Professor, Nimra College of Pharmacy
Specialization Pharmacognosy
Qualifications B.Pharm, M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy), Ph.D (Biotechnology)
Known For Senior Pharmacy Educator
Institution Nimra College of Pharmacy
City Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India

Dr. Averineni Ravi Kumar is an Indian pharmacy academic and senior professor known for his experience in teaching, pharmacognosy, herbal research, and biotechnology. With over 33 years of teaching and research experience, he has held positions ranging from Lecturer to Dean, and currently serves as Professor, Postgraduate Head of Department, and Entrepreneurship Cell Coordinator at Nimra College of Pharmacy, Vijayawada.

Early Life and Education

Dr. Averineni Ravi Kumar is the father of Averineni Lakshmi Narayana, who has served for decades as a Professor of Physics in government organisations in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

He received his early school education at Christian missionary institutions, including Stewart School and Kotak Salesian School. He completed his SSC Matriculation from Andhra University in 1985 in Visakhapatnam, and his Intermediate (MPC) from the prestigious Dr. L. B. College, Visakhapatnam (established 1973), in 1987.

He earned his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, in 1992, followed by an M.Pharm with specialization in Pharmacognosy in 1994. He completed his Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, in 2009, with a thesis entitled "Ethnopharmacological Studies of Selected Plants of Caesalpiniaceae."

Career

Over the course of more than 33 years, Dr. Kumar has served in various academic roles:

  • Trainee Lecturer, N E T Pharmacy College (1994–1995)
  • Lecturer, M M U College of Pharmacy (1995–1996)
  • Assistant Professor, KVSR Siddhartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1996–2005)
  • Head, Department of Pharmacognosy, Bapatla College of Pharmacy (2005–2017)
  • Principal and Professor, AKRG College of Pharmacy (2017–2020)
  • Dean and Professor, Srivani School of Pharmacy (2020–2021)
  • Postgraduate Head of Department & Entrepreneurship Cell Coordinator, Nimra College of Pharmacy (since November 2021)

Dr. Kumar has guided over 50 undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students and actively contributes to academic development.

Research and Publications

Dr. Kumar has published more than 180 research articles in national and international journals. He is the author of over 35 textbooks and 15 book chapters, and holds 15 patents. Selected publications include:

Journal Articles:

  • Averineni RK, Gopi P, Rama Krishna Reddy M. "A scientific review on pharmacological actions of Macrotyloma uniflorum on various diseases." Journal of Science Research International. 2024;10(2). DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14257548
  • Averineni RK. "A Review of Herbal Technology." International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Trends. 2024;10(6):3033–3039. DOI: 10.61137/ijsret.vol.10.issue6.405
  • Averineni RK, et al. "A Review of Industrial Pharmaceutical Microbiology." International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development (IJSRED). 2025;8(1)
  • Averineni RK, et al. "A Review on Solid Dosage Forms Design Aspects Concepts." IJSRED. 2025;8(4)
  • Averineni RK, et al. "A Review of Pharmacists' Role and Responsibilities in the Society Aspects Concepts." International Journal of Science, Architecture, Technology, and Environment (IJSATE). 2024;1(4)
  • Averineni RK, et al. "A Review of Pharmacognosy Principles Aspects Concepts." IJSATE. 2024;1(5):22–68
  • Averineni RK, et al. "A Review of Pharmaceutical Assurance Concepts Aspects." IJSATE. 2024;1(5):1–21
  • Averineni RK. "A Review of Pharmacological Aspects of Drugs Concepts." IJSATE. 2024;1(8):1–100
  • Averineni RK, et al. "A Review on Nanotechnology Aspects and Concepts." IJSATE. 2024;1(8):240–283
  • Kola VRR, Sireesha PDG, et al. "A review of clinical pharmacy on public health aspects." IJSRED. 2025;8(1)
  • Ravi Kumar A, Murthy TEGK, Subba Rao G. "Studies on evaluation of Allium sativum Linn in Lasunadivati Ayurvedic formulation." 2007;8(2):45–49

Textbooks:

  • A Textbook of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry-II (with Pankaj Pradhan, H. K. Sundeep Kumar, Suman Acharyya, P. S. Minhas) – Shashwat Publication, 2024. ISBN: 978-93-6087-959-4
  • A Textbook of Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence (with S. K. Panda, Shubhangi Bhide Kshirsagar, P. S. Minhas, Dayanand L.)
  • Pharmacoinformatics: Real-World Applications in Pharmacy and Medicine (with Sarella PNK, et al.) – ThinkPlus Pharma Publications, Vijayawada, 2024. ISBN: 978-81-979731-0-9
  • Industrial Pharmacy-I (with Choudhary RK, Singh M, et al.) – Shashwat Publication, 2024
  • Industrial Pharmacy-II (with Kore KJ, Biradar RM, et al.) – Shashwat Publication, 2024
  • A Textbook of Cosmetic Science (with Juyal D, Niranjan SK, et al.) – Shashwat Publication, 2024
  • Cutting-Edge Research in Chemical and Material Science – Volume I (with Dwivedi A, K S Shalini, Murthy V N) – Bhumi Publishing, 2024. ISBN: 978-93-95847-39-1
  • Text Book of Basics of Python Programming for Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Artificial Intelligence in Pharmaceutical Sciences and its Applications

He is a sought-after speaker and has participated in numerous conferences, workshops, and faculty development programmes.

Awards and Recognition

  • OPF's Oscar Principal Award (2018)
  • Best Professor Award 2025 – Scientific Laurel International Awards
  • Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's Professor Nimra College of Pharmacy Visionary Best Mentor Award 2025 – Tretayug Foundation and Welred Foundation
  • International Teacher Excellence Award 2025 – Tretayug Foundation
  • TY National Icon of 2025 – Professor Pharmacy Teacher Icon of 2025 (Top 100) – Tretayug Foundation
  • Second Prize, Department of Pharmacognosy – National Best Pharmacy Teacher Award Contest 2025, organised by MNR College of Pharmacy, Sangareddy, Greater Hyderabad (October/November 2025)

Professional Memberships

Dr. Kumar is a life member of:

  • Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India (APTI)
  • Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA)
  • Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy (ABAP)
  • Operant Pharmacy Federation (OPF)
  • Andhra Pradesh State Pharmacy Council (Registered Pharmacist, Life Member)
  • Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh (Life Member)

He also serves as Evaluation Chief for reputed universities.

Vision and Goals

Dr. Kumar's vision is to produce successful pharmacy professionals through his experience and knowledge, while continuously striving to improve, face new challenges, and reach higher goals that inspire others. He believes that true success lies not only in personal achievement but in making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Social Work

Beyond his teaching profession, Dr. Kumar is active in social work, including NSS scheme activities, advisory and educational support initiatives, and community upliftment work focused on service, compassion, and social welfare.

NAAC Accreditation Work

Dr. Kumar has played an advisory role in the NAAC accreditation process at Nimra College of Pharmacy. Under his coordination of the Entrepreneurship Cell Division, the institution successfully achieved a NAAC Grade A accreditation, recognised as a landmark achievement reflecting the academic quality and institutional excellence of Nimra College of Pharmacy.

Online Presence

See Also

References

Retrieved from "https://wikivora.org/index.php?title=Dr._Averineni_Ravi_Kumar&oldid=2593"