Dr. Srikumar Tummala has an illustrious teaching and research career spanning over three decades. He began his academic journey in 1991 at Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada, and has since taught undergraduate (B.Sc. Physics – 34 years) and postgraduate courses (M.Sc. Physics – over 5 years). He has trained multiple generations of students in physics and its interdisciplinary applications.

Teaching Experience and Innovations

• Developed teaching manuals, practical handbooks, and 10 question banks for competitive exams in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

• Introduced multimedia and interactive teaching methods, enhancing student engagement.

• Conducted faculty development programs, workshops, and training sessions for school teachers, particularly in rural areas.

• Served as Training and Placement Coordinator (2008–2015), mentoring thousands of students for employability and campus recruitments.

Research Experience & Contributions

• Over 25 years of research in Physics and interdisciplinary fields including materials science, nanotechnology, renewable energy, environmental physics, and biophysics.

• Authored 84 peer-reviewed journal publications and presented 207 research papers at national and international conferences.

• Guided M.Phil. and Ph.D. students, providing advanced laboratory facilities for research in glass science, nanomaterials, and renewable energy applications.

• Expert in glass preparation, nanoparticle synthesis, optical and electrical property characterization, environmental studies, and renewable energy integration.

• Served as peer reviewer for international journals and actively collaborated with universities, research centers, and government science agencies.

Science Communication & Popular Science

• Authored popular science books in Telugu, including Nithya Jeevithamlo Science, Vignanam Vinodam, and Charithra Gatini Marchina Vignana Sastram.

• Delivered 250+ guest lectures, organized workshops and conferences, and contributed to All India Radio and Doordarshan Sapthagiri programs covering topics from Chandrayaan missions to environmental science.

• Acted as State Science & Technology Coordinator for community outreach and science awareness programs.

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

• National & State Teaching Awards: Best Teacher Awards from Lions Club, Rotary, and Avishkar Foundation (2022).

• Research Recognition: Best Research Paper Award at CMET, Pune (2010).

• Science Communication Awards: Best Science Communicator Award by APCOST (2008).

• Government Honors: Visishta Seva Puraskar (1998) and other Certificates of Merit for community and educational contributions.

• Recognized nationally for contributions to science education, research, and societal engagement.

Eligibility for Outstanding Researcher Award

Dr. Srikumar Tummala is eminently eligible for the Outstanding Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels due to his:

• Extensive research output across multiple scientific disciplines.

• Interdisciplinary research mentorship and development of laboratory expertise.

• Significant science communication efforts, promoting public understanding of science.

• Recognition and awards from national and state-level organizations for research, teaching, and outreach.

• Sustained impact on the scientific community through publications, conferences, and student mentorship over 30+ years.