B. Pandu Ranga NarasimharaoB.PanduRanga Narasimharao obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Life Sciences from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India with specialisation in Phycology (Microbiology and Biotechnology). He also have qualified in human resource management and also in istance education by obtaining post graduate dipolomas. He has research, teaching and outreach experience in the University system (tertiary education system). His expereince includes both in traditional classroom education system and Open Distance Learning system. He was founder director of Centre for Outreach Programmes in University of Mysore and founder Dy. Director(cum faculty) of Centre for Corporate Educcation, Training and Consultancy which IGNOU established in 2009. He presented and published number of papers related to various subjects covering open distance learning, science education, Biotechnology/Microbiology edudcation, corporate education, outreach programmes, algal biotechnology, and student support services in ODL. He also has experience in academic administration working as Regional Director in IGNOU system for more than 15 years. Read More Read Less