Background
Krishnamurthy, Veeranki was born on January 16, 1950 in Vemulapalli, India.
Krishnamurthy, Veeranki was born on January 16, 1950 in Vemulapalli, India.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Argl. College, Bapatla, India, 1972. Master of Science in Agriculture, Argl.
College, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, Andhra University, Waltair, India, 1983.
Research assistant NDRI, Karnal, India, 1975—1976. Soil scientist S-1 CSSRI, 1976—1977. From scientist S-1 to S-2 Central Tobacco Research Institute, Rajahmundry, India, 1977—1991, senior scientist division crop chemistry and soil science India, 1991—1998, principal scientist, 1998—2003, head division crop chemistry and soil science, 2003—2005, director, since 2006.
Examiner postgraduate thesis evaluation ANGRU, Hyderabad. Chairman Tobacco and Tobacco Products, FAD-4, Bank for International Settlements, India. Member Tobacco Board, India.
Fellow Indian Society Tobacco Science (editorial board 1995-1997, executive 1997-1999, secretary, since 2003, Gordhandas Sunderdas Murthy award 1987, Devappa award 1998, 2000, award 2000, award 2005), Institute Chemists. Member Indian Soil Science Society.
S, Veeranki Venkataratnam and Veeranki Jayanthamma. Married Eede Jhansi Eswaramma, February 23, 1973. Children: Jyothirmai, Sasanka, Girijashankar, Lakshmiprasanna.