Dr. G. Govinda Rao obtained B.E.(EE) and M.E.(Power Systems) from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India and Ph.D. in the area of Long Term Dynamics in Power Systems from IISc, Bangalore, India. Working after a short while as an Electrical Engineer, he joined on the Teaching Faculty of Andhra University College of Engg., Visakhapatnam, India and served for more than 40 years in different positions. After relinquishing his service there, he is presently working as a Senior Professor in the GVP College of Engg., Visakhapatnam, India, putting forth a total service of over 53 years. To his credit he presented and published more than 55 Papers in Conferences and Journals of National and International Repute. He was awarded the Best Teacher Award by the A.P. State Government. His research interests are in fundamentals of Circuit Analysis, Power System dynamics, Voltage Stability and Reactive power Management.