Dr. K.Padmavathi is currently Chairperson, BOS in Department of Sociology at Satavahana University, Karimnagar. Her areas of specialization are: Rural Women Empowerment, Research Methodology, Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Techniques etc. She has published Two books one in English and another in Telugu and also more than two dozen articles (in English) in research Journals and books. She has also contributed about sixty articles (in Telugu) to reputed journals and periodicals and most of them highlight social problems.

She held various administrative positions in Satavahana University like Head, Department of Sociology & Social Work, Joint Director, Women’s Hostel, Vice- Principal, University College, Nodal Officer and Additional Controller of Examinations (Confidential).

She is an approved and recognized Ph.D. Supervisor of Osmania University and Satavahana University in Sociology and Social Work. She organized three National Seminars on topics like Globalization, Violence against Women in Contemporary Indian Society and Watershed Programmes in rural India. She is a life member of Sociological Society of India. She served as selection committee member of University and Governing body for affiliated colleges.