Dr. Pratap Kollu, Assistant Professor at the Centre for Advanced Studies in Electronics Science and Technology (CASEST), School of Physics, University of Hyderabad (UoH), was awarded the prestigious Visiting Fellowship by the Royal Society, UK. As part of this fellowship, Dr. Kollu visited the University of Glasgow, UK, as an Honorary Faculty Member from April 14 to 24, 2026. He was accompanied during this academic visit by his PhD scholar, Ms. Prajakta Dange.
Prof. Duncan H Gregory, Ms. Prajakta Dange and Dr. Pratap Kollu
During the ten-day visit, Dr. Kollu and Ms. Dange collaborated closely with the research group of Prof. Duncan H Gregory, Chair in Inorganic Materials at the University of Glasgow. The visit facilitated extensive academic interactions focusing on the intersections of advanced materials, smart instrumentation, and next-generation energy storage systems. The research exchange provided a valuable platform for sharing methodologies in the design, characterization, and implementation of functional materials targeting sustainable technologies.
In addition to research deliberations, the visit fostered strong institutional ties between the University of Hyderabad and the University of Glasgow, opening up pathways for future joint research proposals, student exchange programs, and international academic partnerships. The UoH community congratulates Dr. Pratap Kollu and Ms. Prajakta Dange on this successful international academic endeavor, which continues to elevate the university’s global footprint in advanced scientific research.
Dr. Pratap Kollu
The Visiting Fellowship is an esteemed international program designed to foster high-level scientific collaboration, knowledge exchange, and institutional ties between leading researchers in India and prominent global institutions. Generously supported by the Yusuf and Farida Hamied Foundation established by the prominent scientist, industrialist, and philanthropist Dr. Yusuf Hamied (Chairman of Cipla) the fellowship program targets the promotion of excellence in science. It provides fully funded avenues for competitively selected scholars to bridge border boundaries, share advanced methodologies, and co-develop innovative solutions to global challenges in fields ranging from advanced materials and clean energy to healthcare.