Director
Director Information
Dr. Kranti Kiran Reddy Ealla
Director of Research
Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth.
Academic Leadership & Vision
Dr. Kranti Kiran Reddy Ealla is a distinguished academic leader, researcher, and administrator currently serving as the Director of Research at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth (MRV). He is also a Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at Malla Reddy Institute of Dental Sciences. With over 16 years of experience spanning Dental Sciences, Clinical Research, Institutional Development, and Innovation Management, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening the University’s research ecosystem and advancing global academic collaborations.
Director of Research & Innovation
At MRV, Dr. Kranti Kiran Reddy Ella leads the Directorate of Research, the Clinical Research Unit, and the Malla Reddy Foundation for Research and Innovation. His leadership focuses on promoting interdisciplinary research, fostering innovation-driven entrepreneurship, supporting healthcare startups, and building strategic partnerships with national and international institutions.
Research Contributions & Impact
Dr. Kranti Kiran Reddy Ella has successfully mobilized more than ₹2 crores in competitive research funding and serves as the Principal Investigator for multiple funded research projects. His contributions to translational research and clinical sciences have resulted in over 50 peer-reviewed national and international publications, two patents, and two authored academic books. His research interests include Drug Delivery Systems, Oral Cancer Biomarkers, Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials, Clinical Pathology, and Hydrogel-based Biomedical Applications.
Institutional Development & Mentorship
A strong advocate for research excellence and institutional quality, Dr. Kranti Kiran Reddy Ella has actively contributed to NAAC accreditation initiatives, ethics governance, and research policy development. Under his guidance, the university has strengthened its grant acquisition framework, clinical trial governance systems, and innovation incubation activities. In addition to his academic and administrative accomplishments, Dr. Kranti Kiran Reddy Ella is deeply committed to mentoring students, researchers, and young innovators. He actively supports startup incubation and encourages collaborative, industry-oriented research that addresses real-world healthcare challenges.
Research Areas
Drug Delivery Systems
Oral Cancer Biomarkers
Tissue Engineering
Biomaterials & Hydrogels
Clinical Pathology
Translational Healthcare Research
Key Highlights
- 14+ years of academic, clinical, and research leadership experience
- Director of Research at MRV
- Secured ₹2+ Crores in research funding
- Principal Investigator for multiple funded projects
- 50+ peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals
- Two patents and two authored books
- Head of Clinical Research Unit conducting national and international clinical trials
- Mentor for healthcare innovation and startup initiatives
- Active contributor to institutional accreditation and quality assurance initiatives
Academic Qualifications
Ph.D. in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals
MDS in Oral Pathology & Microbiology
Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals
BDS
Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals