Prof. (Dr.) D. Surya Prakasa Rao

Prof. (Dr.) D. Surya Prakasa Rao, Vice-Chancellor of DSNLU, is a distinguished academic with over 36 years of teaching experience, including 15 years as a Professor of Law. He previously served at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University, in roles such as Principal and Chairman of the Faculty of Law. A recipient of prestigious awards like the Andhra Pradesh State Best Teacher Award (2016) and the Best Research Award (2007), Prof. Rao specializes in Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Human Rights, and Criminal Law. He has guided over 50 Ph.D. scholars, published 50+ articles, and authored a book. He is also a UGC project coordinator and served on various national academic committees. Prof. Rao’s international contributions include presenting research at the UN and Columbia University, further enhancing his reputation as a leading legal scholar and educator.