Dr.P.Muralidhar Reddy
MSc(Chem),PhD is associated with Department of Chemisty, is recognised research supervisor and presently ten research scholars are pursuing their Ph.D. research under his supervision. He has produced four PhDs so far. He has served in various administrative posts and he was appointed as Controller of Examinations, Nizam College
Dr. P. Muralidhar Reddy working as Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Nizam
College, Osmania University since 2013. He has received B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in chemistry from
Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana State, India.
Dr. P.M. Reddy worked as a visiting faculty member at Tzu Chi University, Hualien for two
months in 2014. He also worked as Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) at National Dong Hwa University
(NDHU), Taiwan from August 2007 to September 2013. During this period, he has focused on the
synthesis, characterization of nanoparticles towards biological applications and identification of the
microorganisms by electrospray ionization (ESI)/Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI)
mass spectrometry techniques. During the period of his doctoral research work (2002 to 2006), he has
developed various methodologies in Inorganic and Analytical chemistry. He also has Industrial
Experience in Analytical Research and Development (AR&D), Hetro Drugs Limited (R&D),
Hyderabad, India.
He has published 70 Research Papers in reputed International and National Journals (Citations:
1060, h-index: 19, i10index: 30) and two patents to his credit. He has also presented research papers in
50 National and 25 International conferences. He has delivered guest/invited lectures in various
colleges/conferences. He is a Life member of Indian Council of Chemists (ICC), Indian Science
Congress Association (ISCA), India and Member of Taiwan society for mass spectrometry (TSMS),
Taiwan. He is a reviewer for over 15 National and International professional journals.
He has 12 years of teaching and 16 years of research experience. His research focuses on
Coordination Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Biological Activity,
Catalytic Applications On Drugs, Synthesis & Development of functionalized magnetic Iron oxide
(Fe 3 O 4 ), Titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ), and Silver (Ag) Nanoparticles towards Biological Applications and
Developing Mass Spectrometric Methods for Analysis of various Microorganisms.
Under his supervision, 13 P.G. students have completed their dissertation work and 9 scholars
are currently working for their Ph.D. degree. His research activities are supported by various funding
agencies like NSC-Taiwan, Tzu Chi University, UGC, DST and CSIR, New Delhi, India. He is a
member of several committees of Nizam College, Osmania University. He is presently working as
Placement Officer, Nizam College, Osmania University and is a Joint Secretary, Osmania University
Chemistry Foundation (OUCF).
Dr. P.M. Reddy is recipient of Best Teacher Award-2015 (Nation Builder Award-2015) for the
cause of educating the future generation of our country, 5th September, 2015 by Rotary Club of
Hanamkonda, Telangana. Received Best Paper Presentation Award (Ranked First) in ICNN-2011 and
RAC-2015. He has received two gold medals in B.Sc. and M.Sc. and also received the most popular
student award in 1999.
Exam Rules
NIZAM COLLEGE EXAMINATION BRANCH
The Examination Branch of Nizam College is one of the most significant branches which plans and monitors the examination and evaluation of the following UG courses. The PG courses examinations are planned by Examination Branch, Osmania University and conducted by the Examination branch, Nizam College.
- B.A. (English Medium-9, Telugu Medium-2)
- B.Com. (Regular-1, E-Commerce-1)
- B.Sc. (Physical Sciences-5, Biological Sciences-4)
- B.B.A. (Business Administration-1)
- All Add-on Certificate and Diploma Courses
Examination and Promotion Rules
75% attendance both in theory and practical courses (wherever applicable) is mandatory for candidates to be eligible to appear for the semester examination. All students who represent the College in inter-collegiate, inter-varsity, National and international competitions are eligible for attendance exemption of 8 weeks per year; that is, 4weeks per semester or the period of the competition, whichever is less.
Examinations for I, III and V semesters are held in November each year after 15 weeks of instruction. There are no detentions at the end of I, III and V semesters. However they have to register for examinations.
Examinations for II, IV & VI semesters are held in March-April each year after 15 weeks of instruction. There is detention system at the end of II and IV semesters.
Registration for Examination: All students undergoing regular courses of study have to register for every semester exam by paying the requisite exam fee, filling the examination form and obtaining the hall ticket before appearing for the said exam.
- At the end of II semester candidates, who do not have more than 50% backlog papers of the I and II semesters together will be promoted to III semester.
- At the end of IV semester candidates who do not have more than 25% backlog papers in all from I to IV semesters together, will be promoted to V semester.
- Along with the regular semester exams, backlogs of all the semesters will be conducted.
A Candidate’s promotion to subsequent semesters is subject to regular Attendance (75%), payment of fee (including exam fee), and good conduct.
Any student failing to clear dues such as College fees, hostel dues special fees, self-financing fees, etc., shall not be eligible for promotion. Even if a student is eligible for any kind of scholarship, he/she has to clear all the above dues by the time he/she appears for the examination of that academic year.
Every student is required to complete his/her course of study within 6 years from the date of admission, after which he/she will not be permitted to appear for any more examinations. The date of admission of a students admitted on transfer from other institutions will be notionally treated on par with his/her batch mates.
MODERATION RULES FOR U.G. EXAMINATIONSIf 30% of all the candidates appeared in a particular paper are not passed.
If 70% of the candidates appearing in a particular paper have not secured 55% and above marks.If one of the above conditions is fulfilled but not the other, then ONE MODERATION can be applied. i.e.., 5% of the maximum marks of the paper are to be added to all the candidates.
That is, for……
0 – 50 Maximum Marks Paper - 3 Marks to be added 51 – 75 Maximum Marks Paper - 4 Marks to be added 76 & above Maximum Marks Paper - 5 Marks to be added
If both the above conditions are fulfilled, then TWO MODERATIONS can be applied. (The second moderation is same).
0 – 50 Maximum Marks Paper - 3 + 3 = 6 Marks to be added 51 – 75 Maximum Marks Paper - 4 + 4 = 8 Marks to be added 76 & above Maximum Marks Paper - 5 + 5 = 10 Marks to be added