NRNP is fortunate enough to have at its helm, Dr. Chakka Gopinath, M.Pharm., Ph.D., F.I.C., FAGE., B.A. (Sociology), PGDEM, who officiates as the Principal, who has 13 years experience in academic, administrative, research, industry etc.


He qualified D.Pharmacy from Board of Examination, Hyderabad, A.P.

He is graduated in B.Pharmacy from Siddhartha Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, affiliated to A.N.U., Guntur, A.P.

He is Post graduated in M.Pharmacy from Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.

He awarded Ph.D. degree from A.N.U., Guntur.

He has participated in several national and international conferences and presented several papers. He has attended various QIP programs and workshops sponsored by AICTE, UGC, DST, ICMR etc., conducted by various universities and colleges. He has published research/review papers in various national/ international journals. He is guiding students for their Ph.D programs, M. Pharm, B. Pharm degree in various fields of pharmacy.

The college provides quality education, inculcating good principles and values under his guidance.

It is one of the most prosperous elements of the college to have such a committed, dedicated principal, with vast experience in the field of pharmacy education and other areas.