Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
N B V Sivaram
Professional Enhancements
Cover Letter
Academic Accolades
Subjects Of Teaching Interest
Areas Of Research Interest
Research Collaborators
Accomplishments
Timeline
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BALA VENKATA SIVARAM Nallamolu

Teaching, Education
Kuala Lumpur
BALA VENKATA SIVARAM Nallamolu

Summary

A passionate pharmacy academician with 27 years of experience in International Pharmacy Teaching and Industrial Experience in Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Hyd.in formulations research and development. My experience in 1st Ranking Private University in Malaysia, International Medical University, Kualalumpur, Malaysia trained me to achieve results with quality outcomes with end to end strategy management for major events, open days, seminars, workshops, research collaborations, conferences, industrial attachments, etc. Good at arranging Pharmacy students for Malaysian Pharmaceutical Industry Visits and Hospital attachments. Worked in Dr. Reddy’ Laboratories, Hyderabad in the R&D Department as R&D-Executive (FR&D Pharmacist) role in the formulation development of various dosage forms. An active professional in holding multitasking activities as NAAC accreditation process, Library management system, Learning Management System, Module coordinator, Semester coordinator, Researcher, Curriculum Developer, Modern E-learning tools user, Marketing, Student interviews, CPD, CSR, University administration, etc. are my key assets. Comprehensive exposure in planning & organizing day-to-day activities and executing tasks on timely basis. Developed B.Pharm/ PG-M.Pharm/ Curriculum development/ New Programmes developments/ strategic vision. Coordinator for E learning platform for effective Teaching and Learning activities. An effective communicator with good analytical thinking, leadership qualities, interpersonal, planning and problem-solving skills are my strengths. Experience with Affiliating Bodies viz. NAAC, PCI, AICTE, MQA and University Inspection Teams etc.

Academic professional with depth of experience in higher education, known for crafting innovative curricula and promoting scholarly research. Proven track record of collaborating with diverse teams to drive educational excellence and adapt to evolving academic needs. Recognized for strong leadership, critical thinking, and ability to foster engaging learning environment.

Student-centered Professor with expertise in Pharmaceutical Technology. Offers 25-years background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests. Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals.

Overview

32
years of professional experience
2009
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sir CRR College of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Professor and HOD – Pharmaceutics
12.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Mentored and supervised graduate students, providing valuable guidance for thesis work, research projects, and professional development.
  • Developed innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student comprehension and success rates.
  • Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
  • Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
  • Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
  • Facilitated cross-disciplinary learning opportunities for students by collaborating with colleagues from other departments.
  • Advised students on academic planning, career goals, internships, research opportunities, and graduate school applications to foster successful outcomes postgraduation.

Visistha Pharma School – Online Platform

Director
02.2020 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

KGRL College of Pharmacy

Professor cum Principal
08.2018 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
  • Increased course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
  • Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
  • Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
  • Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
  • Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.

International Medical University

Senior Lecturer
05.2009 - 11.2017

Al Margheb University

Lecturer
09.2006 - 08.2008

KVSR Siddhartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Asst. Professor
12.2005 - 09.2006

Bapatla College of Pharmacy

Senior Lecturer
12.2004 - 12.2005

St. Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Asst. Professor
12.1997 - 10.2004

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

FR&D Pharmacist Executive
11.1995 - 11.1997

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

FR&D Pharmacist Executive
11.1995 - 11.1997

VECO Pharma

Trainee Pharmacist (R&D)
05.1993 - 07.1993

Education

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam

Ph.D. from Pharmaceutical Sciences
07-2015

University Overview

Title: Solubility Enhancement and Formulation Development of Poorly Water Soluble Drugs Aprepitant, Andrographolide and Resveratrol by Employing Self Micro Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems.

Andhra University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Visakhapatnam, India

Master of Science from Pharmaceutical Technology
05.1993 - 10.1995

University Overview

Thesis Title: Design and Formulation of Theophylline Controlled Release Matrix Dosage Forms

Andhra University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Visakhapatnam, India

Bachelor of Science from Pharmaceutical Sciences
05.1988 - 08.1993

University Overview

Training: VECO Pharma for two months in Production & QC departments.

Andhra University College of Arts
Visakhapatnam, India

High School Diploma
04.1994 - 01.1995

Board of Intermediate

Intermediate
01.1985 - 01.1987

University Overview

GPA: First Class

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, India

No Degree from Maths, Physics
04.2001 - 01.1985

University Overview

  • State Rank: 23
  • GPA: First Class - Distinction

Skills

Team leadership

Affiliations

  • Reviewer for Journal Manuscripts
  • Life Member of APTI (Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India)
  • Registered Pharmacist from Indian Pharmaceutical Association – Andhra Pradesh. Registration valid until 2027-12-31.

N B V Sivaram

  • Number of Children: 2
  • ID Type: Passport
  • ID Number: U2209060
  • Date of Birth: 1971-03-23
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Professional Enhancements

  • AU External Examiner for Pharmacy Examinations
  • NAAC Coordinator for Criteria 7
  • Programme Coordinator for PG programs Sir C R Reddy College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Served as Module Coordinator 2009-2017
  • Served as Semester Coordinator 2012-2017
  • Functioned as Chairman & Organizer for Workshops and Seminars in Malaysia
  • Served as Coordinator for E learning School
  • NAAC Accreditation Coordinator (2023-2024)
  • Implemented for the 1st time in Sir CRRCOPS library, the “Library Management System” in Jan 2024.
  • Planning to introduce “Learning Management System” in 2024.

Cover Letter

2025-06-25, Prof. Dr. N B V Sivaram, Professor and HOD-Pharmaceutics / Pharm. D, Sir C R Reddy College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India, 534007, The HR Department, International Medical University, 126 Jalan, 19/155B, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, This is Dr. Nallamolu Bala Venkata Sivaram, Professor and HOD – Pharmaceutics in Sir C R Reddy College of Pharmaceutical Sciences writing this letter from the bottom of my heart to resume my services once again for the betterment of the University growth and students’ progress. First of all I would like to thank IMU for giving me an opportunity to join the organization from May 2009 to Nov 2017. Unfortunately, I happen to return back to India because of my father’s demise and to look after my family members as well as my growing children. Leaving IMU in Nov 2017 is bitterness to me, as I have to leave IMU when I am in my escalating career stage. That zeal still exists in me and definitely prove my presence very valuable to your esteemed organization. Once if this 2nd innings is given to me, I would like to resume my research collaborations with various National and International Universities which I am still having hold with them and will start sending our B.Pharmacy students for their research studies. Next I will resume my Pharmaceutical Industry visits to our students to get experiential learning to their careers. I will resume my E learning activities, do Articulation of lectures, implementation of Kahoot for better understand of the subject to the B.Pharmacy students. I will take up organizing CPD programs as well as CSR activities once again with full swing. I will contribute to the development of research in the areas of Solid dosage forms and Aerosol drug development with Prince Songkla University, Thailand. I will support in giving helping hand for the marketing activities to briskly take place for the growth of IMU University by participating in Road Shows, organizing Open day, conduct of Student Exploratory workshops etc. On the other hand improve MOU’s with other International Universities I would extend my support for the overall development of the Pharmaceutical Technology department as well as to the development of the IMU University. I extend my support in delivering effective teaching subject knowledge to the Pharmacy as well as to the Pharmaceutical Chemistry students as having excellent communication skills and teaching methods acquired by me. The support to E learning will be of utmost importance for the development of articulation of lectures. My involvement in Pharmacy Practice Mock sessions will be very significant and as well as Extemporaneous dispensing labs, Sterile preparation labs for Pharmacy students will be very remarkable as the way in which I handle the labs and classes are unique. The same can be seen in the FEED BACK given to me by the Pharmacy students earlier. I will extend my support to the Academic department for timely vetting of papers and documentation. My single involvement as faculty will be of much value to our IMU as I can handle many subjects over cross departmental wise.

Academic Accolades

  • Andhra Pradesh State 23rd Rank during my 10th Class matriculation examination in 1985.
  • As a Resource Person for HERBAL MEDICINE RESEARCH & GLOBAL HEALTH: A THERAPEUTIC PERSPECTIVE from 21-25 Aug 2023, NIMRA College of Pharmacy.
  • As the Chairman of the workshop, received an “Appreciation Certificate” for successfully conducting Nano Technology CPD workshop in Oct 2010, Malaysia.
  • Received Research Grant of Rs 2 lakhs (RM 6000) from International Medical University, Malaysia in 2012.
  • Holds the distinction of receiving the best comments from all the three external examiners during the evaluation of my thesis for the award of PhD in pharmaceutical sciences in 2015 (Category A).
  • Winner of Best Poster Presentation Award for the project titled “Formulation development and in-vitro studies of Resveratrol through self – micro emulsifying drug delivery system” under Industrial Pharmacy category in 24th Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Association (FAPA) Congress 2012 held in Bali, Indonesia.
  • Received cash price of approx. Rs 100,000/- (RM 5000) for successful completion and efficient handling of research consultancy works taken from InQ Pharm, Malaysia in the year 2017.
  • Received good number of professional certificates in various categories Oral/Poster/Seminars/Workshops/ Professional Training Courses from IMU and other International Pharmacy Conferences between 2009 & 2024.
  • Received “Best Performer Award” in implementing E learning tools of Teaching & Learning activities in International Medical University, Malaysia in 2017.
  • Received cash prize of Rs. 40,000/- (RM2500) for the “Best Performing Faculty” in 2017 from IMU, Malaysia.
  • Certified T & L certificate received from “Faculty Development” program conducted by IMU, Malaysia 2017.
  • Steering efforts were carrying out collaborative research activity with various international universities like National University of Singapore, Singapore; Hacetteppe University, Turkey; Prince Songkla University, Thailand and InQ Pharma Industry, Malaysia.
  • Received “Best Reviewer Award” for Poster Evaluation from Vasavi College of Pharmacy in 17th Indo –African Conference, Tadepalligudem, WG dist. India on 7th Sep 2019.
  • Received “Best Recruiter for B.Pharm” program by International Medical University, Malaysia 2012.

Subjects Of Teaching Interest

  • Solid Dosage Forms- Tablets/Capsules/Sterile Products /Novel Drug Delivery Systems/ Sustained Release Products
  • Pharmaceutical Packaging and Material Science
  • Validation of Pharmaceutical Products
  • QA/ QC testing of all the dosage forms
  • Accelerated Stability Testing Procedures
  • Industrial Pharmacy
  • Pharmaceutical Engineering
  • Unit Operations
  • Milling/ Mixing/Filtration/Drying/Size separation/Distillation
  • Pharmaceutical Plant Layouts/ Centrifugation
  • Materials of Pharmaceutical Plant Construction
  • Preparation, Labelling, Packaging of Extemporaneous dispensing products viz., Powders/ ORS/ Creams/ Ointments/ Suppositories/ Emulsions etc.
  • Manufacturing of Sterile Preparations viz. Ophthalmic Solutions / Eye and Ear Drops/ Injections – SVP
  • Filling/ Sealing/ QC testing etc.
  • Extemporaneous Dispensing
  • Cosmetic Technology
  • Formulation, Preparation, Packaging, Labelling & QC testing of various cosmetic preparations viz., Face Powders / Face Creams/ Vanishing Creams/ Cold Cream, Shampoos/ Hair Dyes/ Lipsticks etc.
  • QC testing for the prepared cosmetic products

Areas Of Research Interest

  • Solid Dosage Forms
  • Conventional Tablets
  • Film Coated Tablets
  • Enteric Coated Tablets
  • Sustained Release Matrix Tablets
  • Pelletization
  • Pulmonary Drug Delivery Systems
  • Aerosol product drug development
  • Salmetrol – Salbutamol Product Testing
  • Aerosol Dosage Forms
  • SMEDDS
  • Micro Emulsions
  • Nano Emulsions
  • Lipid Liquid Dosage Forms

Research Collaborators

  • Prof. VijayaRatna Jayanthi, Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Technology, Andhra University, India
  • Dr. Heng Wan Sia Paul, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, Singapore
  • Dr. Manickam Sivakumar, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus, Malaysia
  • Prof. Sevda Senel, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Hacettepe University, Turkey
  • Prof. Teerapol Srichana, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Prince Songkla University, Thailand
  • Dr. Kausar Ahmad, Assoc. Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Prof. Mallikarjuna Rao Pichika, Director of Research, New Castle University, Malaysia

Accomplishments

  • Achieved positive results by introducing Articulation of lectures for enhanced learning tasks.
  • Achieved good feedback by introducing Kahoot for leaning difficult subjects as ease.
  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Achieved positive response by completing E learning, library software with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

Professor and HOD – Pharmaceutics

Sir CRR College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
12.2022 - Current

Director

Visistha Pharma School – Online Platform
02.2020 - 11.2022

Professor cum Principal

KGRL College of Pharmacy
08.2018 - 01.2020

Senior Lecturer

International Medical University
05.2009 - 11.2017

Lecturer

Al Margheb University
09.2006 - 08.2008

Asst. Professor

KVSR Siddhartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
12.2005 - 09.2006

Senior Lecturer

Bapatla College of Pharmacy
12.2004 - 12.2005

Andhra University

No Degree from Maths, Physics
04.2001 - 01.1985

Asst. Professor

St. Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
12.1997 - 10.2004

FR&D Pharmacist Executive

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
11.1995 - 11.1997

FR&D Pharmacist Executive

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
11.1995 - 11.1997

Andhra University College of Arts

High School Diploma
04.1994 - 01.1995

Andhra University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Master of Science from Pharmaceutical Technology
05.1993 - 10.1995

Trainee Pharmacist (R&D)

VECO Pharma
05.1993 - 07.1993

Andhra University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Bachelor of Science from Pharmaceutical Sciences
05.1988 - 08.1993

Board of Intermediate

Intermediate
01.1985 - 01.1987

Andhra University

Ph.D. from Pharmaceutical Sciences
01.2015
BALA VENKATA SIVARAM NallamoluTeaching, Education