Dr. Prasanta Mahapatra
MBBS (Utkal), SD (Harvard)
Takemi Fellow in International Health,
IAS (Retd.)
Director
Email: pmahapat@ihs.org.inMob: +91 9848782039
Dr. Prasanta Mahapatra, is a medical doctor, a Takemi Fellow in International Health and a PhD in International Health Policy & Economics from Harvard University. After practicing for some time as a Medical Officer in the Central Government Health Scheme, Dr. Mahapatra joined the Indian Administrative Service, in 1980. He served in various capacities in East-West Godavari, Nellore, Nalgonda, Krishna and Guntur districts. He is experienced in revenue, general administration, disaster management, rural development, tribal welfare, women welfare, medical, health, information technology, irrigation and school education sectors. His experiences in the health field includes Registrar of the NTR University of Health Sciences, Director Medical Education, Commissioner Medical Services, Senior Faculty at the Administrative Staff College of India, Director Institute of Health Systems, and Director - Vice Chancellor of the Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences. Before his retirement from civil service, he was the Director General of the MCR Human Resources Development Institute and Ex-officio Special Chief Secretary to Govt. of AP. He has served as member of ICMR Scientific Advisory Group, and Core Group of the Department of Health Research. He was a member of the steering group of the National Nutrition Mission. He was a member of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Group of the WHO - Alliance for Health Policy & Systems Research from 2009-15. Dr. Mahapatra has contributed to the Global Burden of Disease estimates published in the World Bank's World Development Report, 1993. He was a consultant to the Asian Development Bank, regarding development of fund mobilization strategy by the Bhutan Health Trust Fund, and development of ADB’s India Health Strategy. He has published articles and books in the fields of general administration, rural development, and public health.
Laboratory Personnel:
A. Santhosh Kumar
BSc (Osmania University), MSc Chemistry (Acharya Nagarjuna University)
Senior Chemical Analyst
& Research Associate
Email: santhoshapparas@ihs.org.in
Santhosh Kumar passed B.Sc. from Vasundhara Degree College under Osmania University, in 2011. He passed MSc Chemistry from Acharya Nagarjuna University, in 2018.
For 6-years, from, 2014 to 2020, he worked as a Chemist for water analysis in HMWSSB QAT-Wing Central Laboratory. Earlier he worked as IPQA Executive in RA Chem. Pharma (June 2013-14), where he was responsible to ensure water quality testing. He has also worked as a IPQA chemist in Zenara Pharma (May 2011-2013) where he was involved in quality checks of pharmaceutical producst like Nocrette Gum, Cetrizine dihydrochloride tablets and Omeprazole capsules.
Currently, Santhosh Kumar is the Senior Chemical Analyst & Research Associate at IHS.
Baindla Bhargavi
B.Tech Diary Technoogy (PVNR Telangana Univ.)
M.Tech. Diary Microbiology (Karnataka VAFS Univ.)
Lead Microbiologist & Finance Officer (FAC)
Email: bhargavi@ihs.org.inBhargavi passed B.Tech. in Diary Technology from the PVNR Telangana Veterinary University in June 2019. By May 2022, she completed M. Tech. (Diary Science) in Diary Microbiology from Karnataka Veterinary, Animal & Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar. University by July 2022. By February 2024, she completed her one-year Internship in Microbiology Laboratory Technique at the IHS Laboratory. She is trained in Laboratory Quality Management System and Internal Audit as per ISO/IEC17025:2017.
Currently, Bhargavi is the Lead Microbiologist and holding full additional charge (FAC) of Finance Officer at the IHS Laboratory.
Boorla Manasa
B.Tech Diary Technoogy (PVNR Telangana Univ.)
Senior Microbiologist
& Quality Manager
Email: boorlamanasa@ihs.org.in
Boorla Manasa passed B.Tech. in Diary Technology from the PVNR Telangana Veterinary University in June 2019. She served as Lab Assistant and Processing Supervisor in Milk Chilling Centre, Zahirabad from 28th October 2019 to 25th November 2020. She was the Chemistry & Microbiology Executive in Karimnagar Diary Complex from August 2022 to April 2024. She is trained in Laboratory Quality Management System and Internal Audit as per ISO/IEC17025:2017.
Currently, Manasa is the Senior Microbiologist and Quality Manager at the IHS Laboratory.
Madhuri passed M.Sc. Microbiology in 2021, from the Osmania University. By 29th February, 2024, she completed her one-year Internship in Microbiology Laboratory Technique at the IHS Laboratory and was appointed as the Microbiologist.
P.S. Revanth Kumar
B.E. (Civil Engg.), M.Tech. (Env. Mgmt.)
Fellow, Environmental Management
& Chemical Laboratory Technique
Email: revanth@ihs.org.in
Revanth Kumar passed B.E. in Civil Engineering, in July 2021, from Matrusri Engineering College, affiliated to Osmania University. By March 2024, he completed course work for M. Tech. in Environmental Management at the University College of Engineering, Science & Technology, JNTUH. On 30th March 2024, he was admitted by the IHS as an Intern in Environmental Management & Chemical Laboratory Technique.
Bhuvaneshwari Gudumalla
B.E. (Civil Engg.), M.Tech. (Env. Mgmt.)
Fellow, Environmental Sciences
& Chemical Laboratory Technique
Email: bhuvana@ihs.org.in
Buvaneshwari Gudumalla, also known as Bhuvana, passed B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from the Princeton College of Engineering & Technology, in June 2017. From Jan 2018 to Feb 2019, she served as a Guest Faculty in Government Women’s Polytechnic College, Siddipet. From April 2019 to March 2020, she managed construction activities and used AutoCAD to create detailed project plans and blueprints. By March 2024, she completed course work for M. Tech. in Environmental Management at the University College of Engineering Science & Technology, JNTUH.
On 1st May 2024, she was admitted by the IHS as an Intern in Environmental Management & Chemical Laboratory Technique.
Rama Janaki Pedda
B.Sc. Bio-Technology
Intern, Chemical Laboratory Technique
& Laboratory Registration
Email: ramajanakip@ihs.org.in
Rama Janaki passed B.Sc in Bio Technology in 2013, from DNR College, Bhimavaram, affiliated to the Andhra University. She worked as a Laboratory Technician in Venus Aqua, Eluru from January 2020 to March 2024.
On 23rd January 2025, she was admitted by the IHS as an Intern in Chemical Laboratory Technique & Laboratory Registration.
General Support Personnel:
Raj Kumar Mabbu
B.Com.,
Dip. in Computer Sc.
& Engineering (CSE).
Data Processing Officer
& Research Assistant.
Email: rajkumar@ihs.org.in
Mob: +91 9640221432
Raj Kumar did a Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering from St. Mary’s at Deshmukh, from June 2014 to May 2017. He then did his degree in B. Com. from Osmania University, from June 2018 to January 2021. He worked as Management Information System (MIS) Assistant in Pure Energy Pvt. Ltd. From Dec 2021 to February 2023. He joined the IHS as Data Processing Officer and Research Assistant on 1-3-2023.
B. Rama Krishna
B.Sc. Computers (Osmania).
Systems Administrator
Email: ramakrishna@ihs.org.inMob: +91 7893794559
Rama Krishna passed B.Sc. (Computers) from the Osmania University in July 2022. On 27th February 2023, he was admitted by the IHS as an Intern in Data Processing and System Administration. He completed the Internship by 29th February 2024. Currently, Rama Krishna is the Systems Administrator at IHS.
Putta Madalasa
B.Com (Computers),
MBA (Finance) & Tally Prime.
Accountant.
Email: madalasa@ihs.org.inMob: +91 8977479737
Putta Madalasa graduated in 2017, from Osmania University, with B. Com (Computers). In 2019, she completed her Masters in Business Administration (Finance) from Osmania University. She is trained in typewriting - higher and shorthand. She worked as data analyst in Resolute B2B from September 2021 to February 2023. In May 2024, she completed Tally Prime - Beginner from Skynet Technologies. She has joined as the Institute’s Accountant, from 27-07-2024AN.
Water Environment & Quality Investigation Personnel:
Devasoth Mallesh
B.A. (Dr. BR ambedkar Open University)
Water Quality Investigator (Apprentice)
Email: malleshdevasoth20@gmail.comMob: +91 9100875898
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