He obtained B.Sc. degree (MPC) and M.Sc. degree with Nuclear Physics as specialization from Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam and received Ph.D. degree from National Institute of Technology, Warangal. Dr. Rao has published 11 papers in peer-reviewed Journals and international conferences. His area of research includes Radiation effects on materials, Spectroscopy, ESR simulations and Biopolymer nano-composites, etc.