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Dr. Siva Panuganti

Assistant Professor (Sr. Gd.), Amrita Darshanam – International Centre for Spiritual Studies, Amaravati

Qualification: Ph.D
p_siva@av.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: Indian Knowledge Systems, Applied Ayurveda, Vedic Aesthetics, Vedic Psychology, Philosophy of Language, Digital Humanities, Translation Studies

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Dr. Siva Panuganti currently serves as Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr.) in Amrita Darshanam (International Centre for Spiritual Studies) in Amaravati campus. He has more than nine years of teaching and research experience in various organisations.

From April 11, 2017, to December 31, 2021, Dr. Panuganti worked as an Assistant Professor at MIT-School of Vedic Sciences, MIT-ADT University, Pune. Prior to that, he served as a Postdoc Fellow (under DRS Post-doctoral fellowship by UGC) from 2015 to 2017 in the Department of Sanskrit Studies at the University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad. During this period, he actively contributed to teaching.

Additionally, Dr. Panuganti worked as a ‘Research Associate’ from November 5, 2013, to March 10, 2015, in a Medical Manuscript digitization, translation, and editing project at ITD-HST private university (An Expression of FRLHT), Yelahanka, Bangalore.

 

Publications

Conference Paper

Year : 2025

Artificial Intelligence in Nanotechnology Transforming Innovation at the Atomic Scale

Cite this Research Publication : Salaheldin Elabiad, Artificial Intelligence in Nanotechnology Transforming Innovation at the Atomic Scale, null, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5108426

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2021

The Medicinal Efficacy of 36 padakas (Drugs) in Agnipurana; An Explanation from Ayurveda

Cite this Research Publication : Paper “The Medicinal Efficacy of 36 padakas (Drugs) in Agnipurana; An Explanation from Ayurveda” presented in a two-day online conference organized by Indic Academy dated 26th - 27th March, 2021.

Year : 2017

Aspects of Rasaśāstra in Bhāvaprakāśa

Cite this Research Publication : Paper “Aspects of Rasaśāstra in Bhāvaprakāśa” presented in a three-day National Ayurveda Conference, organized by Vaagbhatasarani association, dated 10th to 12th Feb. 2017, Kerala.

Year : 2017

Investigating the Impact of Cooking on the Transformation of Ayurvedic Properties of Ingredients

Cite this Research Publication : Paper “Investigating the Impact of Cooking on the Transformation of Ayurvedic Properties of Ingredients” presented as a co-author, in DCHAIR 2017, Germany.

Year : 2016

Portrayal of primary Emotions (rasas) as mental stress removers; A Study

Cite this Research Publication : Paper “Portrayal of primary Emotions (rasas) as mental stress removers; A Study” presented in the Two-day national seminar on “Cinema Literatureas a media Of knowledge cum entertainment”, organized during23rd & 24th of Feb. 2016, in the Dept. of Sanskrit, Andhra university, Visakhapatnam, A.P.

Year : 2011

Abignana Shakuntala Nataka ritya Nati samajika paristitulu (In Telugu)

Cite this Research Publication : Paper “Abignana Shakuntala Nataka ritya Nati samajika paristitulu (In Telugu)” Presented in UGC National seminar on “Sanskrutaadhra Natakalu Samajika Chaitanyam” at ANU, Telugu department, dated February 3&4, 2011

Year : 2011

Scientific Interpretation to Ayurvedic Terminology

Cite this Research Publication : Paper “Scientific Interpretation to Ayurvedic Terminology” Presented in “National Seminar on Science & Technology in Sanskrit” at Sri Chandra Sekharendra Sarswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya, Kanchi, dated 10&11 March, 2011

Year : 2011

Importance of guru-śiṣya Relationship in Modern Education

Cite this Research Publication : Paper “Importance of guru-śiṣya Relationship in Modern Education” presented in UGC National seminar on “The Role of Alumni in Developing the Institutions” at Government City College, Hyderabad, dated 29 & 30 July, 2011.

Year : 2011

Significance of Rasaśāstra in Ayurveda

Cite this Research Publication : Paper “Significance of Rasaśāstra in Ayurveda” Presented in Workshop on “The Role of Language in Indian Philosophy” at Dept. Of CALTS, University of Hyderabad, dated August 1st to 6th, 2011.

Year : 2010

arthāvabodhane pravṛttinimittasya prāsaṅgikata

Cite this Research Publication : Paper "arthāvabodhane pravṛttinimittasya prāsaṅgikata ” presented in All India Oriental Conference atTirupati, RSVP, dated 2&4 July 2010

Journal Article

Year : 2025

A Preliminary Floristic Exploration in Thimmappakonda Sacred Grove

Cite this Research Publication : Miryala, R., Lakshmi, P. A., Panuganti, S., Rani, V. J. S., Nagendra, C., Akkulanna, S., & Naik, M. C. (2025). A Preliminary Floristic Exploration in Thimmappakonda Sacred Grove, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh State. Scientia,

Year : 2025

Enhancing Economic Status of Women through Patteda Weaving: A Case Study of Chintala Thanda, Andhra Pradesh

Cite this Research Publication : Machiraju Karthikeya, Karri Lakshmi Raghunadh, Sriramadasu Sri Sai Nadh, Vangoori Sri Charan, Kurri Sai Mahitha, Smijin Duth, Siva Panuganti, Shaik Rajak, Enhancing Economic Status of Women through Patteda Weaving: A Case Study of Chintala Thanda, Andhra Pradesh, null, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5747942

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2023

Ethno Botanical and Cultural Importance of Sugali Tribe of Venkatampalli Thanda, Vajrakarur Mandal, Anantapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh State, India

Cite this Research Publication : “Ethno Botanical and Cultural Importance of Sugali Tribe of Venkatampalli Thanda, Vajrakarur Mandal, Anantapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh State, India” MV Priya, SM Peer, Siva Panuganti, M Bheemalingappa, N Begum, European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences 1 (3), 32-49, 2023

Publisher : European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences

Year : 2017

An Analysis of Dhatu-Varga in Bhava Prakasha Nighantu

Cite this Research Publication : An Analysis of Dhatu-Varga in Bhava Prakasha Nighantu” Siva Panuganti, V Ballakur, J Prasad, Ann Ayur Med 6, 40-50, April, 2017.

Publisher : Ann Ayur Med

Year : 2015

Rediscovering traditional methods for purification of water using important medicinal plants

Cite this Research Publication : “Rediscovering traditional methods for purification of water using important medicinal plants” Siva Panuganti, K Awasthi, International Journal of Information Research and Review 2 (09), 1188-1191, September 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Information Research and Review

Year : 2011

Significance of Rasaśāstra in Ayurveda

Cite this Research Publication : “Significance of Rasaśāstra in Ayurveda”, Siva Panuganti, Dr. Vinaya .P.N, Dr. J.S.R.A. Prasad Journal of Sanskrit Academy, ISSN-0976 089X, Volume: XXI-2011, P.164-172, October – December 2011, Hyderabad.

Publisher : Journal of Sanskrit Academy

Year : 2011

A study of Pārthiva category in Ānandakanda and other Rasaśāstra texts

Cite this Research Publication : “A study of Pārthiva category in Ānandakanda and other Rasaśāstra texts”, Siva Panuganti, JSRA Prasad, Journal of Sanskrit Academy, 21, 164-172, October – December 2011

Publisher : Journal of Sanskrit Academy

Poster

Year : 2016

Importance of ‘Substitute drugs’ in Ayurveda; A Reference through Bhāvaprakāśa

Cite this Research Publication : Given poster presentation on the “Importance of 'Substitute drugs' in Ayurveda; A Reference through Bhāvaprakāśa '', in ICAPMR 2016, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh

Research Grants
  • Having one research grant worth of 8 lakh and Principal Investigator to the same project entitled with ‘आयुर्पदविश्लेषिका – Knowledge Representation of Dhanvantari, Raja and Bhavaprakasha Nighantus’ sanctioned under Ashtaadashi (18 projects) 2021-22 by Central Sanskrit University.
  • Having research grant worth of 5 lakh and Principal Investigator to the same project entitled with ‘आयुराहारदर्शनी – A web interface for Ayurveda foods with special reference to Bhojanakutuhalam and Kshemakutuhalam’ sanctioned under Ashtaadashi (18 projects) 2025-26 by Central Sanskrit University.
FDP / Workshops
  1. Attended UGC sponsored 30-day Faculty Induction Program (FIP), conducted by GNDU, Amritsar, from 01.10.2021 to 01.11.2021.
  2. Attended two-day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Digital Marketing 101, Organized by MIT Center for Future Skills Excellence, MIT-ADT University, during April 13th to 14th 2021.
  3. Attended five-day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Online Teaching-Learning Pedagogy (Module 201), Organized by MIT-ADT University, during June 20-25, 2020.
  4. Attended two-day Academic Development Program (FDP) on “Vada Shastra (Theory and Practice of Debate)”, Organized by Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI), Pune, during July 20th to 21st, 2019.
  5. Participated in one day National Symposium on “Contributions of Interdisciplinary Research in the Development of Molecular Basis for Ayurveda”, organized by the Dept. of Sanskrit Studies & School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad on 19th December 2016.
  6. Attended two day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “the Great Indian Heritage in Sanskrit Literature: Glimpses of its Knowledge System”, Organized by Sanskrit Academi, Osmania University, Hyderabad, during December 12th to 25th, 2015.
  7. Participated in 21 days “Basic level workshop on Manuscript & Paleography” organized by National Mission for Manuscripts in collaboration with Center for Ancient History and Culture, Jain University, Bangalore, dated 19th November  to 9th December, 2012.  Acquired proficiency in Grandha, Bharmhi, Sharada
  8. Participated in a One Week Workshop on “The role of language in Indian Philosophy (Vedangas and Darshanas)” organized by Center for Applied Linguistic and Translation Studies (CALTS), School of Humanities, University of Hyderabad, dated August 1-6, 2011.

 

Research Talks Delivered
  • Given a Research talk on Sanskrit Drama analysis in SR & BGNR govt degree college, 2014
  • Given a Research talk on Application of Sanskrit Grammar in India Literature in SR & BGNR govt degree college, 2016
Invited Talks
  • Given a talk onNeed of Telugu Language in MNC companies – Required Skills, in a Refresher Course, conducted by Departmentnt of Telugu, Osmania University, on 14-07-2023
Membership
  • Having lifetime membership in AIOC (All India Oriental Conference)
  • Having Lifetime Membership in Vaagbhatasarani, Kerala
  • Obtained membership as a Translator (Telugu & Sanskrit) in NTM (National Translation Mission), CIIL, Mysore
Awards
  • Received ‘Distinguished Translator Award’ from Transoplanet, Guwahati, on 25th Nov, 2021, for the outstanding service in Sanskrit and Telugu translation.
  • Obtained ‘Award of Excellence’ from Pramanam.Inc., Australia, for creation of educational content in Sanskrit in the month of January, 2023
  • Received Gold medal in Masters from Andhra University during 2008.
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