Dr. Nageswara Rao Amanchi is an Assistant Professor of Zoology at University College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana State, India. He has Masters in Zoology and obtained his Ph.D. in Zoology from Osmania University in the year 2007. His research interests lie in the area of Ecotoxicology of pesticides, heavy metals and metagenomics. Two of his Research students have been awarded PhD degree and three are pursuing. He completed two research projects funded by UGC and DBT successfully and published 17 research papers in national and International repute journals, three book chapters/books on Biodiversity and Human Health, Environmental Toxicology. He has collaborated with researchers in other disciplines of Life sciences, particularly Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology for bioremediation of heavy metals, Pollutants and Applied Toxicology. He is the instructor for both Undergraduate and Post-graduate programmes for the past 16 years besides research experience. The topics he teaches are Biology of Invertebrates and vertebrates, Bio molecules, Embryology and Development for UG Students, Molecular Genetics and Developmental Biology, Tools and Techniques, Principles of Toxicology, Environmental and Occupational Toxicology and Research Methodology for PG Students. He has associated actively in organizing several of national and international conferences, seminars and workshops for upcoming researchers and students in the University. He is life member in several academic bodies and reviewer to the Journal of Ecotoxicology and environmental safety. Contact details: E- mail ID: [email protected] [email protected] Mobile No # + 91 - 9948902683