I am delighted to write
this foreword for the book not only because Dr. Ch. Vijaya, the author of the
book, Principles of Immunology has been known to me for more than ten years as
Faculty member at Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore but also because I had
the opportunity as a Vice-Chancellor of V. S. University to closely observe and
assess her academic accomplishments on several occasions. Immunology is
expanding significantly. In fact, a vast amount of information has been
accumulated in this discipline during the past several years. The focus of the
book is not only an important addition to the science of immunology and each
chapter covers best available information. This helpful resource provides
information on current state of various fields of immunology from an
evolutionary perspective, furnishing a valuable and holistic approach for
teaching immunology and its applications at the advanced undergraduate and
graduate levels to elucidate understanding and help to solve problems in
biology. The author has focused on the role of body’s immune system explaining
the principles, mechanisms and study methods with relevant literature. Overall,
this book would be immensely helpful for college students studying biosciences.
I compliment the author for her contribution to the field of Immunology.
G. Rajarami Reddy
Dr. Vijaya Chalamcherla
Dr. Vijaya Chalamcherla, presently working as Associate Professor and Head, Dept. of Marine Biology of Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore completed post graduation in Appl. Microbiology from Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswa Vidyalayam, Tirupati, and PhD in Biotechnology from JNTU, Hyderabad.
She has published more than 40 research articles/ editorial in reputed National and International Journals and presented research papers in more than 50 National and International Conferences/Seminars including Malaysia. Organised 2 National level Workshops and 2 National Conferences. Serving as a reviewer for 3 International Journals. Worked as a Co-Investigator for a Ministry of Forestry and Environment, New Delhi funded research project and completed a minor institutional project FRGS. Serving as research supervisor and guiding scholars for PhD and two PhD students were awarded. Member of Scientific academic bodies like AMI (Association of Microbiologists of India); BRSI (Biotech Research Society of India), NIUCBD (Network of Indian Universities on Cultural Biodiversity), SBC (Society of Biological Chemists). Resource Person and delivered talks at National Conferences/Seminars. Received three Academic Awards for securing highest percentage of Marks in Graduation. Paper setting, evaluation and Viva -Voce Examiner for various Universities. Received Global Peace Award -2016, Distinguished Scientist award- 2016, and SENIOR WOMAN EDUCATOR & SCHOLAR AWARD -2017. Authored one book entitled Fish and Fisheries: Current Issue (2016) SBW Publishers, New Delhi.
