Dr. A. V. Rajashekhar has obtained M.Sc., Ph. D., from Osmania University. He has joined the university service in 2007. His area of research of interest includes Parasitology and Aquatic biology. Eight(8) doctoral degrees in the field of aquatic biology and water quality have been awarded under his guidance. He published 23 Research papers in the National and International journals and several research papers presented in  various  conferences.  He  has  served  as  Head,  Dept  of Zoology, Nizam College for two years. He has also served as Additional Control of Examinations, Osmania University for five years. He has successfully completed two Minor and one Major research project funded by UGC. He has conducted two National seminars funded by UGC. DRC, Member in Department of Zoology, OU, UCS.  He has also been serving as a member, Board of Studies and DRC Member, Zoology in various autonomous colleges and Universities. He has attended many workshops and delivered lectures as a Resource person and conducted various social awareness programs.