Mr. PENUGONDA
Scientist first. Teacher always.

A published microbiologist and secondary science educator in Melbourne. Explore my journey from research to the classroom.

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Cosmos · Cinematic Science · Years 7–12 · Victorian Curriculum 2.0
Who I am

My path through microbiology led from culture plates to three published papers, and eventually to the classroom.

Now I teach secondary science in Melbourne. Two science master’s degrees, microbiology at Bangalore University and biotechnology and bioinformatics at La Trobe, plus a Master of Teaching from Victoria University, sit behind every lesson I write. What follows is the line that connects them.

Every place that shaped me

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Atomic Energy Central School diorama
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Atomic Energy Central School

The beginning

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Osmania University diorama
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Osmania University

2007–2010 · B.Sc · Microbiology, Genetics & Chemistry

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Bangalore University diorama
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Bangalore University

2011–2013 · M.Sc Microbiology · 3 publications

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La Trobe University diorama
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La Trobe University

2015–2017 · Master of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

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Victoria University diorama
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Victoria University

2022 · Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)

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St Francis Xavier College diorama
VI Current workplace

St Francis Xavier College

since 2023 · Science teacher

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Melbourne, VIC
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