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Prof. D Satyanarayana is a distinguished chemist.  He served in Andhra University (1967-97) in several academic positions as Head of the department, chairman, PG Board of Studies and Director, School of chemistry.  He has rich experience in teaching and research covering analytical, physical, marine and petroleum geochemistry.  He trained 15 doctorate students and published over 100 papers in various National and International Journals.  He wrote a monograph on Electrochemistry in Telugu (regional language) and a book on Marine Chemistry in English.

Prof. Satyanarayana visited several countries - Germany, Canada, UK, France, Austria and presented papers in International seminars.  He was awarded Dr. E C La Fond Medal for presenting best paper from the developing countries in IAPSO (International Association of Physical Sciences of Oceans) held at Vienna (1991) and, Dr. B N.  Mankind Prize for presenting best paper in Analytical Chemistry section of Annual Convention of Chemists held at Kurukshetra, Haryana (1979).  He was associated as member, with several International and National committees-Indian Scientific Committees on Ocean Research (SCOR), International Commission for Cooperation among Developing Countries, Research Council of National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction Systems (COMAPS) of Department of Ocean Department (DOD), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, Consultant and Honorary Professor of Delta Studies Institute, Andhra University.

Prof. Satyanarayana was associated with several scientific associations and societies-Indian Science Congress Association, Indian Chemical Society, Indian Seaweed Research and Utilization Association, Society for Analytical Scientist and Technologists.  He is currently a member of Coastal Zone Management Authority (CZMA) of Government of Andhra Pradesh and visiting professor of Delta Studies Institute.