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University of Hyderabad professor selected for 2026 teachers’ award
University of Hyderabad professor Suresh Yenugu was selected for a national teachers’ award for his contributions to life sciences.
Yenugu works in the university’s Department of Animal Sciences.
His research focuses on reproductive health, including reproductive endocrinology, male reproductive biology and toxicology.
One study examined how exposure to pyrethroid insecticides can affect fertility across generations and change proteins in rat sperm.
Pyrethroids are synthetic compounds used in commercial and household insecticides.
The research offers insights into how environmental contaminants may affect reproductive health.
The award will be presented in New Delhi on November 22, with a citation, medallion and honorarium.
The University of Hyderabad announced that Professor Suresh Yenugu has been selected for the Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi Teachers’ Award 2026.
Yenugu is a professor in the university’s Department of Animal Sciences.
The award recognises his contributions to life sciences, including research in reproductive endocrinology, male reproductive biology and toxicology.
His research examined the transgenerational effects of pyrethroid exposure on fertility and the sperm proteome in rats.
The award will be presented at the India International Centre in New Delhi on November 22.
- Who
- Suresh Yenugu, a professor in the University of Hyderabad’s Department of Animal Sciences.
- What
- He was selected for the Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi Teachers’ Award 2026.
- When
- The university announced the selection on Monday, November 9, 2026. The award will be presented on November 22.
- Where
- The award will be presented at the India International Centre in New Delhi.
- Why
- In recognition of his contributions to life sciences, including research in reproductive endocrinology, male reproductive biology and toxicology.
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The University of Hyderabad announced that Suresh Yenugu had been selected for the award.
The award is scheduled to be presented at the India International Centre in New Delhi.
- Recipient
- Suresh Yenugu
- Award
- Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi Teachers’ Award 2026
- Institution
- University of Hyderabad
- Department
- Animal Sciences
- Presentation venue
- India International Centre, New Delhi
- Award components
- Formal citation, medallion and honorarium