N. C. L. N. CHARYULU obtaining B. Tech. (Chem. Engg.) from Andhra University in 1963, M. Tech. (Chem. Engg.) with specialization in Chemical Plant Design, from I.I.T., Kharagpur, in 1967 (Technical Teacher Trainee) and Ph.D. ( Chem. Engg.) from I.I.Sc., in 1977. Joined Karnataka Regional Engineering College, KREC Surathkal (presently renamed as National Institute of Technology Surathkal) as lecturer in 1967. Served in different caplacities as Asst. Prof. Professor, Head of Chemical Engineering Department and Dean Students Affairs. Taken voluntary retirement in March, 2001 and joined Chaitanya Bharati Institute of Technology (CBIT). Served as Prof. and Head Chem. Engg. Dept. CBIT till May, 2010. Total teaching experience of 46 Y (1964-2010). He was awarded National Biotechnology Associate for One Year (1988-1989) during which he was a visiting professor at Fermentation Technology and Bioengineering C.F.T.R.I., Mysore, in the Biotechnology associate ship programme. May-Nov 1990, he spent 3 months at NCSU, Raleigh, N.C., USA, another 3 moths at U.M.C., U.S.A. and Indian Secondment Visiting Professorship for one semester 1996-97 at School of Environment Resource Development, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand. He has Coordinated two I.S.T.E. sponsored Winter/Summer School a ) Fludization Engineering 1980;b) Bioconversion process optimization computer modeling -1989 and two refresher courses to working professionals a ) Application of Chem. Eng. principle to Urea plant operator of MCF, Panambur, 1993 and b ) Unit operations for design, production and maintenance personnel in cement and mineral based industries, October 20-25,2008. He guided four theses for Ph.D. a) Biosynthesis for Cellulase enzyme and Modeling, 1994. b( Bioremediation of industrial and domestic effluents by microorganisms1990c) Studies on biodegradation of high BOD effluent by anaerobic digestion and modeling 2001.d) Study of Coagulation/flocculation Process by polyelectrolytes for effective solid- liquid separation in water and wastewater treatment 2005. In addition he has guided over 20 M.Tech. theses. His areas of specialization are Chemical plant design, chemical reaction engineering, Enzyme synthesis, Biomediation, Biosynthesis and Bioconversion; Simulation & Computer Modeling, Application of Science and Technology to Rural areas for utilization of Agro waste Environmental Impact Assessment; Environment Management Planning. He published about 15 technical papers in International and national journals and seminars/symposia. He delivered number of invited lectures. He was a Chairman and / or member of several academic bodies of different Universities-Mysore, Banglore, Manglore, Osamnia, Kuvempu etc.