MRS. KRISHNAVENI BOMMINENI

Assistant Professor

Department of Pharmacognosy

Professional Summary

Mrs. Krishnaveni Bommineni is an accomplished academician with over 18 years of teaching experience in Pharmacy education, with specialized expertise in Pharmacognosy. Her work centers on phytochemistry, medicinal plants and natural products, herbal drug technology, and developing and evaluating nutraceutical products, combining strong academic foundations with a research-driven, practical approach to teaching and mentorship.

Education

Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) — Pharmacognosy (2005–2007), Department of Pharmacognosy, G. Pulla Reddy College of Pharmacy, Osmania University — 77%, Distinction. Dissertation: Phytochemical and Biological Studies on Carallia brachiata.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) (1999–2003), G. Pulla Reddy College of Pharmacy, Osmania University — 75%, Distinction.

Areas of Expertise

Pharmacognosy · Phytochemistry · Medicinal Plants & Natural Products · Herbal Drug Technology · Nutraceuticals · Phytopharmacological Evaluation

Work Experience

Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy — Sri Sarojini Naidu Vanita Pharmacy Maha Vidyalaya (September 2026 – Present)

Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy — Raja Bahadur Venkata Rama Reddy Women’s College of Pharmacy (Aug 2025 – Aug 2026)

Assistant Professor — Vaagdevi College of Pharmacy, Hanamkonda, Warangal (Oct 2007 – Aug 2025)

• Taught Pharmacognosy and allied subjects across undergraduate and postgraduate Pharmacy programs.
• Guided student dissertation and research projects on the phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants.
• Contributed to curriculum delivery, laboratory instruction, and academic mentorship in the Pharmacognosy discipline.

Research & Publications

She has published 21 research articles in reputed national and international journals and presented 9 research papers and posters at professional conferences, with a strong focus on the phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants, including studies on anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound-healing, antidiabetic, and hypolipidemic activities.  

Continuing Professional Development

She actively participates in faculty development programs, refresher courses (Swayam, ICMR, NPTEL), and quality improvement initiatives — including AICTE-sponsored programs on Advances in Pharmacognosy — to continually enhance her teaching, research, and professional competencies.