Professional Overview
Dr. Sachi Devi Pureti is an esteemed academic, zoologist, and biotechnology researcher with over 22 years of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience. She currently serves as the Head of the Department (HOD) of Zoology & Biotechnology and the PG Coordinator for M.Sc. Zoology at SKR & SKR Government College for Women (A) in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. Her career balances rigorous scientific instruction, administrative leadership, and impactful community welfare initiatives.
Academic Background
- Ph.D. (Zoology) (2015) – Sri Venkateswara University (SVU), Tirupati.
- CSIR-NET (2002) – Qualified the national-level eligibility test for lectureship and research.
- M.Sc. (Zoology) (1996) – Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati (Graduated with First Class standing, 72%).
- B.Z.C. (Bachelor of Science in Botany, Zoology, Chemistry) (1994) – S.K.R. & S.K.R. Government College, Kadapa (First Class, 71%).
Teaching & Institutional Leadership
- Head of the Departments (Zoology & Biotechnology) – SKR & SKR Government College for Women (A), Kadapa (September 2021–Present).
- Lecturer In-charge (Zoology) – Government College for Men (A), Kadapa (June 2016–September 2021).
- Degree Lecturer (Zoology) – Promoted via APPSC in November 2010; served at Y.A. Government Degree College for Women (Chirala) before transferring back to Kadapa in 2011.
- Junior Lecturer – Appointed by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) at Sri CVK Government Junior College, Rapur (January 2005–November 2010).
- Committee Convenerships: Over more than two decades, she has steered essential institutional bodies, including the Women Empowerment Cell, Eco-club Committee, Alumni Association, NAAC Criterion Compilation, and Student Grievances & Redressal Committee.
Academic Governance & Expert Appointments
- BOS Chairmanships: Serves as the Board of Studies (BOS) Chairman for Zoology and Biotechnology at SKR & SKR Government College for Women (A). Previously held the position of BOS Chairman for Zoology at the Government College for Men (A), Kadapa.
- Subject Expert Positions: Formally selected as a panel expert for institutions like Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kadapa (2018–19) and Nagarjuna Women’s Degree College (2019–20). Acted as a State-level Subject Expert in Anthropology for board reviews at Yogi Vemana University.
- State Jury & Translation: Acted as a state-level jury member for the INSPIRE Exhibition hosted by the Department of School Education. She also works as an IGNOU Translator for online Swayam programs.
Research, Publications & Seminars
- Toxicological & Ecological Research: Widely published in peer-reviewed journals such as the International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, and the Indian Journal of Comparative Animal Physiology. Her research prominently features the physiological impacts of sub-lethal chemical exposures (like Ethion and Thiodicarb) on mammalian models.
- Event Organizer: Successfully conceptualized and organized multiple state and national platforms, including a two-day UGC-sponsored National Seminar on “Wildlife Conservation – Endangered Species” and pandemic-focused events like “Immuno-Dietary Compounds to Fight Covid-19”.
- Media & Digital Content: Delivered broadcast video modules on aquaculture dynamics (“Fresh water prawn culture”) for SAPNET Studio (MANA TV), Hyderabad/Vijayawada.
Honors, Awards & Professional Affiliations
- Chanakya Award (2022): Received this national recognition from the International Council for Education, Research and Training (ICERT) jointly with Government College, Hisar.
- Associate Fellow: Andhra Pradesh Science Akademy.
- Life Memberships: The Indian Science Congress Association (Membership No. L31458) and the National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), New Delhi.
Social Service & Extension Activities
- Pandemic Relief: Supervised humanitarian outreach campaigns by donating rice bags and essential food commodities to collegiate support staff and local sanitary workers during the COVID-19 lockdown phases.
- Public Health Camps: Hosted student vaccination drives, target-group dental camps, blood grouping events in coordination with the Indian Red Cross Society, and massive blood donation drives.
- Skill Development Modules: Developed specialized alternative employment certificate pathways for rural students covering functional areas such as Health & Nutrition, Sheep Farming, and Duck Farming.
