Prof. B. Suresh Lal is a distinguished professor of economics at Kakatiya University with extensive qualifications, including a Ph.D. in economics and over 23 years of teaching and research experience. He has published 105 articles, authored 20 books, and has received numerous prestigious awards, including the President's Lifetime Achievement Award. His research interests focus on development and environmental health economics, and he has delivered over 315 lectures globally.