Dr. Yellu Narsimha Reddy is a distinguished Professor at the University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UCPSc), Kakatiya University, Warangal, serving since 2 January 2007. With a strong academic grounding in pharmaceutical sciences and over two decades of teaching, research, and mentorship, he has established himself as an eminent academician in India’s pharmacy education ecosystem.
His professional journey includes significant contributions to pharmacology, toxicology, nanomaterial toxicity, and population pharmacokinetics, supported by extensive publications and collaborative scientific work.

Awards, Fellowships & Recognitions

Dr. Reddy’s excellence and leadership in pharmaceutical sciences are reflected through numerous prestigious recognitions, including:

• Fellow of Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association (IPGA) – 2025

• Prof. Ambikanandan Mishra Memorial Best Pharmaceutical Scientist Award – 2025

• Best Pharmacy Teacher Award – 2022 (Telangana State Pharmacy Council)

• Fellow of Telangana Academy of Sciences (TAS) – 2021

• Eminent Teacher of the Year – 2019 (APP, 5th INDO-US Conference)

• Fellow of Academy of Sciences for Animal Welfare (ASAW) – 2010

• Fellow of Institution of Chemists India (FIC) – 2008

• Professional Diploma in Clinical Research (PDCR), 2005

These honours collectively highlight his standing in teaching, research, and scientific leadership.

Research Contributions

Dr. Reddy has an extensive and impactful research profile:

• Research Publications: 182 (National & International)

• h-Index: 32

• i10-Index: 86

• Total Citations: 3279

• Research Presentations: 12

• Conferences as Chairperson / Speaker / Evaluator: 21

• Workshops / Conferences Conducted: 8

• Training Programmes & Workshops Attended: 8

His research covers toxicology of nanomaterials, pharmacokinetics, cytotoxicity studies, and other emerging areas of pharmaceutical sciences.

Books & Book Chapters

Dr. Reddy has significantly enriched pharmacy literature through:

Books

• Practical Guide to Human Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedics (2017)

Book Chapters (5)

Notable contributions include chapters on:

• Toxicological effects of gold nanorods

• Carbon nanomaterials toxicity

• Population pharmacokinetics of antihypertensives

• Cytotoxicity of nano-titanium and zinc oxide

• In vitro & in vivo toxicity of carbon nanotubes

These publications highlight his interdisciplinary expertise bridging pharmacy, nanoscience, and toxicology.

Academic Leadership & Scientific Service

Dr. Reddy has actively contributed to academic development through organizing workshops, guiding young researchers, participating in scientific evaluation committees, and advancing excellence in pharmaceutical sciences education.

Eligibility for the Best Scientist Award

Dr. Yellu Narsimha Reddy is highly deserving of the Best Scientist Award in recognition of his outstanding scientific contributions, exceptional research productivity, and long-standing academic leadership in pharmaceutical sciences. With an impressive record of 182 national and international publications, an h-index of 32, 3279 citations, and significant contributions to emerging fields such as nanotoxicology, cytotoxicity studies, and population pharmacokinetics, he has consistently advanced scientific knowledge and innovation. His achievements are further distinguished by prestigious honors including the IPGA Fellowship (2025), the Prof. Ambikanandan Mishra Memorial Best Pharmaceutical Scientist Award (2025), the Fellowships of TAS, ASAW, and FIC, and the Best Pharmacy Teacher Award (2022). Alongside his service as Professor at UCPSc, Kakatiya University since 2013, his active involvement as a chairperson, speaker, evaluator, author of books and book chapters, and organizer of scientific events reflects his substantial impact on the scientific community. Collectively, these accomplishments strongly establish his eligibility and merit for the Best Scientist Award under Scientific Laurels.