Dr. Narshimha Chinthapally presently working as a lecturer in the Department of Applied Geochemistry, Osmania University, Hyderabad. He obtained Ph.D. degree from Osmania University, has conducted research on Proterozoic Anorogenic granitic rocks. His current research interests are granite magmatism in different tectonic settings. He is a fellow of Geological Society of India, Life Member Indian Science Congress Association, Life Member, Indian Society of Applied Geochemists, and member of World Young Earth Scientists Network.