Rajeshwar Rao Kunamalla received the model diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialization in manufacturing of radio parts and components (an Indo-USSR joint program) from board of technical education AP in 1979.

He worked with ISRO during 1979 to 1980, where he worked on satellite tracking information system. He joined DRDO in 1980, since then he is working in the field of Electromagnetic Interference and Electromagnetic Compatibility of Indian Missile program, Electronics Counter measures, EMI Prediction Analysis.

He spearheaded establishment of these test facilities in three laboratories of DRDO. He is one of the main members in establishing the six more EMI/EMC Centres in Public Sector Undertakings & Private Organisations, two more EMI/EMC Centres are in pipeline.

He is expert in design of Shielded Enclosures, Mobile Shielded Shelters, Shielded RCC Buildings and Electrolytic Earthing. His research interests include EMI measurements and EMC design of airborne systems, shipborne systems, ground systems and EMI prediction analysis. He worked for the indigenous development of Shielded Enclosures, Mobile Shielded shelters, EMI Suppression Components and Materials.

He has presented many Papers on National & International Platforms. He build the different levels of awareness on EMI/EMC. He is life member of Society of EMC Engineers of India (SEMCEI),Treasurer, Secretary of SEMCEI Hyderabad chapter and played a key role as Associate Secretary and Publicity in-charge in the successful hosting of the INCEMIC-1997 at Hyderabad