Archive · 3 Jan 2026
AU Professor Receives National Award
Dr. VVS Prasad, a professor at Andhra University, won a big award for his work in building things using tiny materials called nanomaterials.
He got this award at a special event in New Delhi called the 'No-Dig India Show 2025'.
This event was organized by groups that work in construction and engineering.
Dr. Prasad has also taught many students and written a lot of articles about his research.
He has won other awards before too, and right now, he is the head of a department at his university.
The university's leader, GP Rajasekhar, was happy about Dr. Prasad's achievement.
Dr. VVS Prasad of Andhra University received the ICC National Award for Excellence in Construction of Nano Materials.
The award was presented at the 'No-Dig India Show 2025' in New Delhi, organized by leading construction and engineering bodies.
Dr. Prasad has mentored 21 PhD scholars and over 170 MTech students, and published 153 journals in reputed publications.
He has received multiple honors, including four gold medals and the Col BN Bajpai Gold Medal National Award.
Currently, Dr. Prasad serves as the Chairman of the Board of Studies for the Department of Marine Engineering at Andhra University.
- Who
- Dr. VVS Prasad, a professor at Andhra University
- What
- Received the ICC National Award for Excellence in Construction of Nano Materials
- When
- At the 'No-Dig India Show 2025' in November 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- For his pioneering contributions to nanomaterial applications in construction and mentorship of numerous students
- Award
- ICC National Award for Excellence in Construction of Nano Materials (Innovation in Construction - Individual)
- Organizers
- Construction Industry Development Council, Indian Society for Trenchless Technology, International Council of Consultants
- Event
- No-Dig India Show 2025
- Recipient
- Dr. VVS Prasad
- Affiliation
- Andhra University
- Mentorship
- 21 PhD scholars, 170+ MTech students
- Publications
- 153 journals in national and international reputed journals
- Other Awards
- 4 gold medals, Col BN Bajpai Gold Medal National Award, Prathibha Puraskar Award
- Current Role
- Chairman, Board of Studies, Department of Marine Engineering, Andhra University College of Engineering
