M. Padmavathy

Assistant Professor and Home Science / Food Technology specialist with over 20 years of combined experience in higher education teaching, sponsored project coordination, community nutrition and academic administration. UGC-NET qualified with 2nd Rank in AP RCET 2022; currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Home Science at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. Certified in FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 22000:2018, ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025:2017, BRC Issue 8 & 9 internal auditing and GMP.

Author of seven research papers and two published recipe books, with hands-on expertise in SPSS and R for social science and nutrition research. MBA in Human Resource Management (92%).

Assistant Professor – Food Technology - Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KL University) - Vaddeswaram, Guntur

(2022-01)

• Teach undergraduate Food Technology courses spanning food science, food processing, nutrition and food safety management systems to classes of students
• Design course content, lesson plans, laboratory exercises and assessments aligned with outcome-based education (OBE) and accreditation requirements
• Integrate certified industry standards — FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 22000:2018 and GMP — into curriculum delivery and laboratory practice
• Guide student projects, internships and industry visits in food processing, product development and quality assurance
• Represent the Food Technology programme in public outreach, including a national television career-guidance feature on TV9 Career+ (May 2024)

Consultant Dietician (Online) - Independent Practice

(2022-01)

• Provide individualised diet plans, nutrition assessments and lifestyle counselling to online clients for weight management, diabetes and PCOS
• Track client progress and adjust nutrition protocols based on measurable health and anthropometric outcomes

Assistant Professor – Agriculture Programme - Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KL University) - Vaddeswaram, Guntur

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

• Provided undergraduate courses within the Agriculture programme, covering nutrition, food and allied subject areas
• Established teaching material, conducted continuous assessment and mentored students on academic and career planning
• Featured on TV9 Career+ (September 2022) presenting the Agriculture programme to a national audience
• Completed a 5-day Faculty Development Programme on the Swachhta Action Plan and supported institutional field engagement in sanitation management

Project Coordinator – Smart Village Revolution Project - Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KL University) - Guntur

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

• Coordinated the Health domain of a university-led rural development initiative across adopted village clusters in Andhra Pradesh
• Scheduled and executed community health and nutrition surveys, awareness camps and intervention activities reaching rural beneficiaries
• Liaised with village institutions, local health functionaries and university departments to deliver programme milestones
• Represented the institution at the NIRD Hyderabad orientation for participating institutes on adopted village clusters (December 2018)

Project Coordinator – DST-SEED Sponsored Project - Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KL University) - Guntur

(2017-01 - 2018-12)

• Managed day-to-day implementation of a project sponsored by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) under the SEED scheme
• Handled field coordination, data collection, budget documentation and progress reporting to the funding agency
• Applied training in value addition and preservation of fruits and vegetables using solar dehydration technology to project activities

Vice Principal - Sree Sarada School - Guntur

(2015-01 - 2017-12)

• Led academic administration for a school of students and teaching staff
• Supervised curriculum delivery, timetabling, examination scheduling and internal quality monitoring
• Mentored and appraised teaching staff; conducted subject-wise performance reviews and remedial planning
• Managed parent communication, admissions support and co-curricular programme planning

Vice Principal - Sri Gayatri e-Techno School, Madhubani Branch - Hyderabad

(2011-01 - 2015-12)

• Directed day-to-day academic operations of the branch, including staff supervision, scheduling and student discipline
• Monitored student performance data and implemented interventions that supported year-on-year improvement in results
• Synchronised teacher training, curriculum standardisation and parent engagement initiatives

Slimming Manager (Dietician) - VLCC Health Care Ltd. - Guntur

(2008-01 - 2011-12)

• Managed dietetics services at a centre of an international health and wellness group, handling client assessment, personalised diet planning and weight-management programmes
• Counselled clients on lifestyle modification, nutrition and behaviour change, supporting measurable weight and health outcomes
• Supervised centre operations and staff, monitored client retention and contributed to programme sales targets

Part-Time Lecturer – Food Science & Nutrition - Lalitha College of Nursing - Guntur

(2009-01 - 2011-12)

• Taught Food Science and Nutrition to nursing undergraduates, including practical dietetics for patient care

Part-Time Lecturer – Anatomy, Physiology & Microbiology - Siddhartha Educational Academy - Guntur

(2006-01 - 2008-12)

• Delivered Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology coursework, prepared assessments and supported laboratory sessions

Special Educator - Sweekaar Upkaar - Hyderabad

(2003-01 - 2004-12)

Carried individualised education programmes for children with special needs

Residential Care Coordinator, Research & Rehabilitation - Thakur Hari Prasad Institute for the Mentally Handicapped (THPI) - Hyderabad

(2002-01 - 2003-12)

Held the R&D and rehabilitation programme and residential care operations

Teaching Faculty (Grade B) - Acharya Nagarjuna University - Guntur

(2001-01 - 2002-12)

Taught Home Science subjects at undergraduate level

Assistant Project Coordinator - Anurag Human Services (Special School) - Guntur

(2000-01 - 2001-12)

Harmonised project activities and classroom programmes for children with disabilities

Ph.D. - Home Science (Human Development & Family Studies) - Sri Venkateswara University (2023-01)

MBA - Human Resource Management - Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF) (2023-01 - 2025-12)

B.Ed. - Biology & English - Acharya Nagarjuna University

M.Sc. - Home Science (Human Development & Family Studies) - Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam (1998-01 - 2000-12)

B.Sc. - Home Science - Government Degree College for Women (1995-01 - 1998-12)

Intermediate (Bi. P.C.) - B.H.H.G. College for Women (1993-01 - 1995-12)

S.S.C. - Board of Secondary Education, Hyderabad (1993-01)