Dr. A.V.L.N.S.H. Hariharan
35+ Years of Academic Excellence

Dr. A.V.L.N.S.H. Hariharan

Professor of Chemistry

Narasaraopet Engineering College, Palnadu District, Andhra Pradesh

Retired Professor · BOS Chairman · Head of Department — GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, A.P., India

✉ drsatyahariharan23@gmail.com ✉ aharan64@yahoo.com
90Publications
30Scopus
35Yrs Teaching
32Yrs Research
7PhDs Guided
5Funded Projects
Academic Profile

About Dr. Hariharan

Qualifications

Ph.D. — Chemistry1993
M.Phil. — Chemistry (74%)1990
M.Sc. — Chemistry (64%)1986
PGDES (Post Graduate Diploma)1998 · 69%

Life Memberships

ICCIACTISTEISCAJICS

Certifications

NPTEL — Technologies for Clean & Renewable Production (Sept 2025)

Awards & Honours

Emerging Researcher Award
Scientific Laurels, August 2025
Best Teacher Award — 2011
GITAM University, 31st Foundation Day Celebrations
First Rank — B.Sc. (1984)
The Hindu College, Machilipatnam

Research Guide Recognition

Andhra University (AU) ANU GITAM University (GU) SKD University

Current Position

Professor of Chemistry
Narasaraopet Engineering College
Narasaraopet, Palnadu District, Andhra Pradesh
Education & Mentorship

Teaching Excellence

35 yrs
Engineering Chemistry
B.E. / B.Tech undergraduate programme
22 yrs
Molecular Spectroscopy
M.Sc. Chemistry — advanced postgraduate course
15 yrs
Environmental Chemistry
M.Sc. Chemistry — environmental focus
14 yrs
Computer Programming
FORTRAN — M.Sc. Chemistry programme
34 years of dedicated service at GITAM Engineering College, Visakhapatnam, plus additional service at S.V. Junior College, Visakhapatnam (3 years) and Narasaraopet Engineering College. Recognised as Research Guide by four major universities.
Scientific Inquiry

Research & Expertise

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Solvent Extraction Chemistry
Synergistic extraction of transition metals (Cr, Mn, Zn, Fe) using organophosphorous extractants including TPPO, TPAsO, TBuA, TMA, TBPO and TiOA.
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Environmental Chemistry
Water quality assessment, heavy metal contamination studies, fluoride determination, sewage pollution monitoring across Andhra Pradesh districts.
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Industrial Effluent Treatment
Recovery and reuse of industrial contaminants — tannery effluents, electroplating wastes, ferromanganese slag, ferrochrome slag remediation.
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Organic Synthesis
Green synthesis of carbamates, thiazolidine derivatives, benzothiazepines, polycarboxylate dispersants, and scale inhibitor copolymers.
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Pharmaceutical Analysis
HPLC method development, forced degradation studies, stability analysis of pharmaceutical compounds including Lenalidomide and Elacestrant.
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Materials Science
Nanocrystalline MAX phase materials, mechanically activated annealing of Al-Cr-C compositions, phase formation behaviour studies.

PhD Guide Recognition — Universities

Andhra University Acharya Nagarjuna University GITAM University SKD University

Research Scholars Guided

7 Ph.D. Degrees Awarded
4 M.Phil. Degrees Awarded
Sponsored Research

Funded Research Projects

1
Recovery and Reuse of Industrial Contaminants in and around Visakhapatnam
Principal Investigator · UGC Major Research Project · ₹10.66 Lakhs
2
Modeling of Extraction of Manganese from Ferromanganese Slag
Principal Investigator · UGC Major Research Project · ₹4.55 Lakhs · Completed Oct 2003
3
Recovery of Toxic Metals from Electroplating Effluents
Sponsored by APCOST, Hyderabad · 2004
4
Recovery of Manganese from Dry Batteries
Sponsored by APCOST, Hyderabad · 2001
5
Separation and Determination of Chromium from Tannery Effluents
Sponsored by APCOST, Hyderabad · 1998
Scholarly Output

Publications

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Scholarly Contributions

Books & Book Chapters

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Authored Book
Chemistry for Engineering Students
SPECTRUM Medico Pharma Publications · 2025
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Book Chapter
Estimation of Mn(II) in Ferromanganese Slag
IK Press, BP International · 2025
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Book Chapter
Solvent Extraction of Cr(III) using TBPO
BP International · 2024
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Book Chapter
Organo Phosphorous Chemistry
2013
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Book Chapter
Integrated Environmental Management
Daya Publishing House, New Delhi · 2009
Academic Engagement

Conferences & Seminars

43Papers Presented
14International
3Conferences Organised
6Sessions Chaired

Conferences Organised

  • NCETCR–2012, Convener, GIT — September 7–8, 2012
  • Organizing Secretary, 53rd Indian Chemical Society Convention — December 27–29, 2016
  • Resource Person, Workshop on Research Methodology, P.R. Govt. College, Kakinada — January 7, 2010

Notable International Presentations

  • ISECOS 1992, Voronezh, Russia — Dicarboxylate Complexes of Chromium(III)
  • PITTCON 1995, New Orleans, USA — Tannery Effluent Treatment
  • Asian Spectroscopic Conference, IISc Bangalore — January 2007
  • IVC-2014, International Science Congress Association — June 2014
  • International Conf. on Environmental Pollution, IEPNG-2013 — December 2013
Leadership & Service

Administrative Experience

RoleScope & Duration
Board of Studies (BOS) ChairmanDepartment of Chemistry · 2010 – April 2018
Head of Department (HOD)Department of Chemistry · October 2011 – May 2017
Laboratory In-ChargeM.Sc. AEC Final Year Laboratories (8 years) · Engineering Chemistry Labs (15 years)
Chief ExaminerB.E./B.Tech Environmental Studies — I/IV, II/IV, IV/IV · GU admitted batch from 2007 onwards
Chief Teacher AssociateI/IV, II/IV B.E./B.Tech · GU admitted batch since November 2008
DRC MemberChemistry Research (Ph.D) Programme · 5 years
Course Committee ChairmanB.Tech Engineering Chemistry (10 years) · M.Sc. Molecular Spectroscopy (3 years)
9 Years of Administrative Leadership at Department Level
Service to Science

Peer Review & Editorial

Peer Reviewer — 9 Journals

  • Stream Journal of Agricultural Policy & Research / Journal of Environmental Science & Water Resources
  • Indian Journal of Chemical Technology (IJCT)
  • International Research Journal of Public and Environmental Health
  • Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research
  • Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
  • Oriental Journal of Chemistry
  • International Journal of Plant & Soil Science
  • International Journal of Environment and Climate Change
  • Journal of Scientific Research and Reports

Editorial Board Memberships — 16 Journals

Member of the editorial boards of 16 research journals spanning Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Environmental Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Materials Science Pharmaceutical Sciences Water Quality Green Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry

Recent Professional Development

  • Online FDP — AI-Enabled Tools & Techniques for Project Proposal Writing, Lendi Institute of Engineering & Technology (March 2026)
  • Online FDP — New Horizons in Green Material Technology, St. Theresa's College for Women, Eluru (December 2025)
  • National Seminar — Empowering India's Research Future, Engineering Staff College, Hyderabad (July 2025)
Get in Touch

Contact

For research collaborations, academic enquiries, or editorial correspondence, please reach out via email.

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Alternate Email
aharan64@yahoo.com

Institutional Address

Position: Professor of Chemistry
Institution: Narasaraopet Engineering College
District: Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh
Experience: 35+ Years Teaching · 32 Years Research
Specialisation: Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
Research Guide Recognition
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