Plant University

SETHUMADHAVA RAO GANGAPURAM

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Jimma University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine,

Jimma University, Jimma,

Ethiopia.

PHONE: 002**-*********

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OBJECTIVES:

Seeking a challenging and productive environment to use the skills, open to new methods of

teaching students, update myself constantly to make the teaching learning process an

enjoyable and useful experience to the learner and the taught.

Incorporate constructivism philosophy of teaching into classroom by implementing various

students centred learning methods.

Enhancing the class environment by acting as facilitator to promote student leadership in

initiating and creating positive learning opportunities.

EDUCATIONAL BACK GROUND:

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctoral Degree (Ph D) in Botany, 2000

Mycology and Plant Pathology Lab., Department of Botany, Osmania University,

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Specialization: Mycology and Plant Pathology

Post Graduation Degree (M Sc) with Botany, 1993

Department of Botany, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Score: 68.75%

Bachelors Degree (B Sc) with Botany, Zoology and Chemistry, 1989

Dr. B.R.R.Govt. Degree College, Osmania University, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Score: 68.10%

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Post Graduation Degree in Education (M Ed), 1995

Osmania University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Specialization: Population Education

Score: 63.80%

Bachelors Degree in Education (B Ed), 1990

Methodology: Biological sciences

Score: 68.42%

RESEARCH WORK:

Awarded Doctor of Philosophy in Botany on the Doctoral Thesis titled “Seed Mycoflora of Three

Leafy Vegetables and its Role in Seed Deterioration during Storage” on December 13, 2000 from

Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.

RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED/ PRESENTED IN VARIOUS SYMPOSIA/ SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES:

1. G. Sethumadhava Rao et al., 2011, “Mycoflora associated with seeds of Beta vulgaris var.

cicla, Amaranthus tricolor and Portulaca oleracea during storage”, J Mycol Plant Patholo.,

Vol 41, No. 2.

2. B. Dubale, S. Waktole, A. Solomon, B. Geremew and M. R. Sethu, 2012, “Influence of Agro-

ecologies, Traditional Storage Containers and Major Insect Pests on Stored Maize (Zea

mays L.) in Selected Woredas of Jimma Zone”, Asian J of Plant Sci., 11 (5): 226-234, 2012.

3. G. Sethumadhava Rao and B.Bhadraiah, “Seed mycoflora of three leafy vegetables under

storage”; (Abstract No. 29), presented at National Symposium on “Fungi in Diversified

Habitats” held during July 12-13, 1997 at Department of botany, Osmania University,

Hyderabad.

4. G. Sethumadhava Rao and B. Bhadraiah, “Seed mycoflora of stored seed of three leafy

vegetables”, (Abstract No. 3), presented in “Symposium on microbial diversity and host-

pathogen interactions” held at Indian Phytopathological Society (Central Zone), Department

of Botany, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

5. Sethumadhava Rao, G. and Bhadraiah, B. “Biochemical changes in three leafy vegetables

seeds during storage”, presented at “International conference on frontiers in fungal

biotechnology and plant pathogen relations”, Department of Botany, Osmania University,

Hyderabad.

PROFESSIONAL BACK GROUND:

1. Asst. Prof. of Plant Pathology,

Jimma University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine,

Jimma University, Ethiopia. 2009 – till date

2. Faculty member in Department of Biology,

(Under the Ministry of Education), Eritrea. 2003 - 2009

3. Lecturer in Biological Teaching Methods and Environmental Education,

(B.Ed.) Teacher Training College,

Vivekananda College of Education, Osmania University. 2002 – 2003

4. Biology Teacher/facilitator in Government Schools,

Dt. Mahbubnagar, Andhra Pradesh, India. 1997 – 2002

5. Lecturer in Botany,

Department of Botany, Deepika Junior College, Shadnagar,

Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh. 1995 - 1997

WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/COLLOQUIUM ORGANISED:

I. Organized a Teacher training in Interactive Pedagogy under DPEP (District Primary

Education Project),

II. Organized Training Programmes on Text Books in the primary and secondary

schools,

III. Master Teacher in the Training Programmes of Environmental Education in Schools

of Andhra Pradesh, (EESAP) organised by Centre for Environmental Education, New

Delhi.

IV. Orientation programme in Computer Education for Teacher Educators,

V. Organized a work shop on “Interactive Pedagogy”.

MEMBER OF ACADEMIC BODIES:

Internal examiner and Evaluator up to the level of MSc, academic and research,

Reviewer and Member in the Editorial Board of EJAST (Ethiopian Journal of

Agriculture, Science and Technology).

NATURE OF WORK:

Differentiated instruction of methodology

Class room management and Student assessment

Research and Guidance

Designing lesson plans and Research projects

Using laboratory for different experiments

Students centred learning

ACHIEVEMENTS:

1. The Best Teacher Award In Science,

2. The Best Facilitator In Environmental Science,

3. Testimony Of Excellence In Teaching For Professional Approach To Teaching,

4. 14 years of Teaching and 9 years of Research Experience,

5. Research advisor for 3 students at MSc level.

TEACHING AREAS:

Botany: Fungi, Plant Morphology; Plant Anatomy; Cell Biology and Classificaton,

Agricultural Mycology,

Plant Pathology: Post-harvest Pathology; Horticultural Pathology and

Teaching Methodology in Biology

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Father’s Name : Gangapuram Bhaskar Rao

Sex : Male

August 5th, 1967

Date of Birth :

Citizenship : Indian

Marital Status : Married

Residential Address : Dr. G. Sethumadhava Rao,

H.No. 13-70, S.G.Road,

Stn. Jadcherla – 509 301,

District – Mahbubnagar,

Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.

Address for

Correspondence : Flat – 201, 16-2-139/8,

Ravi Residency, Dayanandanagar,

Akbarbagh, Malakpet,

Hyderabad,

Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.

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Passport No. : J 1530377

Place of Issue : ADDIS ABABA

Date of Issue : 04/05/2010

Expiry date : 03/05/2020

References : 1. Prof. B. Bhadraiah,

Department of Botany,

Osmania University,

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, I N D I A.

2. Prof. Sudarshanam Doravari,

Asst. Prof. of Plant Physiology,

College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine,

Jimma University,

Jimma, Ethiopia.

I hereby state that the information given by me is true to the best of my knowledge and

belief.

Place: Jimma, Ethiopia

Date: 5th March, 2013 G. Sethumadhava Rao

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