Prof. Dr. Hema Krishna Sastry Ravuri is a distinguished academician and researcher in the field of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences. He is currently serving as Professor, Department of Chemistry, at Amrita Sai Institute of Science and Technology, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India, since July 2022.
With a teaching and research career spanning over two decades, he has contributed extensively to higher education, laboratory development, and international academic collaboration.

Teaching, Mentorship & Academic Contributions

Prof. Ravuri has demonstrated exceptional commitment to student mentoring and academic leadership.

• Supervised more than 65+ Master’s dissertations

• Guided nearly 50+ Undergraduate project reports

• Played a vital role in curriculum delivery, laboratory organization, and academic quality assurance

• Actively participated in Faculty Development Programmes (3 FDPs)

Research Profile & Scholarly Output

Prof. Ravuri is a prolific researcher with a strong focus on:

• Bio-hydrogen production

• Renewable and clean energy

• Environmental chemistry

• Anaerobic wastewater treatment technologies

• Buffer chemistry and thermodynamic studies

Key Research Achievements:

• 76 refereed scientific publications

• Multiple international book chapters (published, accepted, and under press)

• Reviewed international book chapters in Chemistry and Materials Science

• Actively involved in interdisciplinary research integrating chemistry, energy, and sustainability

Books & Book Chapters (Selected)

• Removal of heavy metals using low-cost bio-sorbents

• Bio-hydrogen production from pharmaceutical and industrial wastewater

• Effects of sulfates and sulfides on bio-hydrogen generation

• Future trends in autonomous plants, smart sensors, and advanced research technologies

• Accepted chapters with Eliva Press (Europe) and CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group

Research Projects & Grants (Applied)

1. Indian Knowledge Systems Division, Ministry of Education (2025–26)

   • Project Cost: ₹10 Lakhs

   • Title: Bio-Hydrogen Production from Dairy Wastewater through Anaerobic Process

2. Indian Council of Social Research (ICSSR) – 2025–26

   • Project Cost: ₹30 Lakhs

   • Title: Renewable and Clean Energy: Bio-Hydrogen Production from Industrial Wastewater

National & International Academic Exposure

• Seminars Attended: 129

• Conferences Attended: 22

• Workshops Attended: 14

This extensive participation reflects sustained engagement with global scientific developments and academic networking.

Honors & Awards

• Best Researcher Award (Vundavalli Vidya Ratna) – Andhra Pradesh (2011)

• Best Organizer of Laboratory – Ministry of Education, Libya (2010)

• Award of Excellence in Teaching – Ministry of Education, Eritrea (2009)

• Poor Boys Scholarship – PB Siddhartha College of Arts & Science, India (1998)

Eligibility for Outstanding Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. R. Hema Krishna Ravuri is eminently eligible for the Outstanding Researcher Award (Scientific Laurels) owing to his sustained and impactful contributions to chemistry and environmental science over more than two decades. His outstanding research output of 76 refereed scientific publications, multiple international book chapters (published and accepted with reputed publishers such as CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, and European publishers), and his focused work on bio-hydrogen production, renewable energy, and anaerobic wastewater treatment demonstrate both depth and societal relevance. His leadership in applying nationally competitive research projects with the Ministry of Education (Indian Knowledge Systems Division) and the Indian Council of Social Research further reflects his research vision and capability to translate science into sustainable solutions. In addition, his extensive mentoring of over 65 postgraduate and nearly 50 undergraduate research projects, along with international recognition through prestigious awards for research excellence, teaching, and laboratory organization, collectively establish his scholarly excellence, academic leadership, and global engagement—fully justifying his selection for the Outstanding Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.