Prof. Pedarapu Chenna Reddy (Born in 1959) received his Post Graduate Degree in History from S. K. University, Anantapur in 1984. He was awarded M. Phil in 1986, Ph. D. in History in 1988 and P. G. Diploma in Epigraphy from S. V. University, Tirupati in 1988. He also did a P. G. Diploma Course in Travel and Tourism Management from Andhra University, Waltair in 2001. He took Master of Tourism Management Degree from Madurai Kamaraj University in 2007. His book Guilds in Medieval Andhra Desa was widely acclaimed by the academicians and students alike. Dr. Reddy has to his credit more than 25 Books and 75 research papers on various aspects of archaeology, ancient, medieval and modern History published in National and International Journals, Felicitation and Commemoration volumes. He is life member of Rock Art Society of India, Indian History Congress, South Indian History Congress, A. P. History Congress, Telangana History Congress, Hyderabad Historical Society, Andhra Pradesh Sociological Society, Epigraphical Society of India, Numismatic society of South India, Andhra Pradesh Jaanapada Sahitya Parishat, Pilgrimage Society of India, Folklore Society of South Indian Languages, Indian Red Cross Society, Chaitanya Kavita Vedika, Institute of Asian Studies, World Telugu Federation, Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Indian Association for the Study of conservation of Cultural Property, Museums Association of India, National Museum Institute, Common Wealth Nations Association of
Museums, Indian Folklore Congress, Institute of Historical Studies, National Advisory Committee in Mahatma Gandhi National Institute of Research and Social Action. He is member, Board of studies, at Osmania University, Kakatiya University, Dravidian University, Andhra University, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Acharya Nagarjuna University and also member in technical committee in the Development of Sir Ronald Ross Memorial Museum, Osmania University, Kondavidu Development Committee, Museum Advisory Committee for Island Museum at Nagarjuna Konda, Heritage Tourism Projects (GHMC), Expert advisory Committee (ASI), Governing Body of
Chitramayi, State Gallery of Art, Silpasandhya Vedika, A.P. Biodiversity Board of Traditional Knowledge, Coordination committee (YAT&C), Conservation and Preservation of the cultural Heritage of A.P., State Level Implementation Committee (ASI), Heritage Conservation Committee (HMDA), High Level Committee for 500th Year of Coronation of Sri Krishnadeva Rayalu, Steering Committee of Kakatiya Heritage Project, Greater Visakha Urban Development Authority and expert member in Promotion and Strengthening of local and regional Museums, a National Body of Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. He has attended the annual sessions of various professional bodies and presented many research papers. He was elected as the Vice President, South Indian History
Congress, during 2001-2003. He is an active Social worker and educationist. He is the Founder Secretary and was instrumental in establishing in Government Degree College, Dr. Ambedkar Open University Study Centre and Founder Director of 21 st Century Gurukulam in the Srisailam Tribal Area for the poor, dalit and tribal people. He served as Secretary, College Planning and Development Council, Govt.Degree College, Srisailam. He served as Joint Secretary, Andhra Pradesh History Congress and Vice-President, South Indian History Congress during 2006-2008.
