• Name : Prof. M.V.R.Raju
  • Designation : Head of the Department
  • Phone :0891 2844431, 4430
  • Email: head.psychology@andhrauniversity.edu.in
PROFILE

Established in 1967, Department of Psychology and Parapsychology is the only one of its kind in the country, having carved a niche for itself in the early years of its formation with a distinctive focus on study of Parapsychology and psychology of Sleep and Dreams. Founded by Prof.K.Ramakrishna Rao, the department was started when the proposal to establish composite department of Psychology and Parapsychology in Andhra University was accepted by the UGC. The initial years of research activity in the department were dominated by projects and doctoral work in the fields of Parapsychology and Psychology of Sleep and Dreams. Subsequently, in keeping with the demands of social relevance, the department has grown to specialize in areas such as industrial Psychology, Clinical and Counselling Psychology, Health Psychology, Women's Studies, Social Psychology in all of which doctoral research wok and projects have been undertaken. Some of the areas in which extensive and pioneering work has been done by staff members in recent years are coping with Diabetes, Socio-demographic correlates of Psychological Disorders, Domestic Violence against Women and the Psychology of Music.



NAAC PRESENTATION

PROGRAMS
Sl.No Name of the Program
PG Programmes
1 M.Sc. (Psychology)
Doctoral Programmes
1 Ph.D. (Psychology and Parapsychology)


Centre for Psychological Counselling

Name Designation Qualification Specialization
Prof. M.V.R.Raju Senior Professor &
Head of the Department &
Faculty Chairman , College of Science and Technology		 Ph.D. Health Org. Behaviour & Counseling
Prof. Wing Commander Dr.Rajni Verma Professor (Honorary)
S.No Name Position
1 Prof. P V KRISHNA RAO RETIRED FACULTY, DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PARAPSYCHOLOGY, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, VISAKHAPATNAM.
2 Prof. V. S. BOSE RETIRED FACULTY, DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PARAPSYCHOLOGY, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, VISAKHAPATNAM.
3 Prof. V. S. PRAMILA RETIRED FACULTY, DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PARAPSYCHOLOGY, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, VISAKHAPATNAM.
4 Prof. B. SHANTI PRASAD RETIRED FACULTY, DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PARAPSYCHOLOGY, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, VISAKHAPATNAM.
5 Prof. V. GOWRI RAMMOHAN RETIRED FACULTY, DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PARAPSYCHOLOGY, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, VISAKHAPATNAM.
6 Prof. U. VINDHYA RETIRED FACULTY, DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PARAPSYCHOLOGY, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, VISAKHAPATNAM.
7 Prof. P. NIRMALA DEVI RETIRED FACULTY, DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PARAPSYCHOLOGY, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, VISAKHAPATNAM.
8 Prof. V. HARI LAKSHMI RETIRED FACULTY, DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PARAPSYCHOLOGY, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, VISAKHAPATNAM.
9 Prof. T. V. ANANDA RAO RETIRED FACULTY, DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PARAPSYCHOLOGY, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, VISAKHAPATNAM.
10 Prof. P. NIRMALA DEVI RETIRED FACULTY, DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PARAPSYCHOLOGY, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, VISAKHAPATNAM.
11 Sri. A. ASHOK RETIRED FACULTY, DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PARAPSYCHOLOGY, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, VISAKHAPATNAM.
12 Dr. B. PRASAD BABU ASSISTANT DIRECTOR IGNOU OPEN UNIVERSITY, VIJAYWADA
13 Dr. MOUNI SUVARNA RAJU ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND HOD, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF ASSAM
14 Dr. T. KIRAN SINGH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY HOD, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF MIZORAM
15 Dr. N. D. S. NAGA SEEMA ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD
16 Dr. NAMAGIRI BABJI RETD. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, AP
17 Dr. K. V. MOHAN SUPERINTENDENT, CENTRAL EXCIE DEPARTMENT
18 Dr. KARUNAKARA PADHY CHIEF SURGEON CARDIAC, CARE HOSPITALS, VISAKHAPATNAM
19 Dr. KHAZA RAHAMUTHLLA SCHOOL MASTER, A. U HIGH SCHOOL, VISAKHAPATNAM.
20 Dr. K. SUNEETHA ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND HOD, GITAM UNIVERSITY VISAKHAPATNAM.
21 Dr. ASHA RANI RETIRED FACULTY AND HOD, GOVT. MAHILA KALASALA, JAILROADM, VISAKHAPATNAM.
22 Dr. ARUNA SRI ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DR. L. BULLAYA COLLEGE, VISAKHAPATNAM.
23 Dr. D. RAJYA LAKSHMI ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE, GNANAPURAM, VISAKHAPATNAM
24 Dr. RUPASELVARAJ ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE, GNANAPURAM, VISAKHAPATNAM
25 Dr. B. PAVAN KUMAR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, K. L. UNIVERSITY, VIJAYWADA
26 Dr. B. SIVA SANKAR MANDAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND HOD, K. L. UNIVERSITY, VIJAYWADA
27 Dr. M. SALOMI ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, K. L. UNIVERSITY, VIJAYWADA
28 Dr. V. V. SATYAMANI PRINCIPAL, B.Sc. NURSING COLLEGE, KGH, VISAKHAPATNAM
29 Dr. L. V. RAMANAMMA ADMINISTRATION OFFICER, CENTURION UNIVERSITY, VIJAJANAGARAM
30 Dr. K. TARAKA RAMARAO ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPT. OF YOGA, DR. B R AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY, SRIKAKULAM
31 Dr. D. V. VENU GOPAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, IIIT, NUZIVEDU
32 Dr. N V V S NARYANA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (CONTRACT), NANNAYA UNIVERSITY, RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM
33 Dr. P RAJASEKHAR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (CONTRACT), NANNAYA UNIVERSITY, RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM
34 Dr. Ch. N. K. BHAVANI ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (CONTRACT), NANNAYA UNIVERSITY, RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM
35 Dr. K. SRINIVASARAO MANAGING DIRECTOR, RISALI EDUSENSE INDIA PVT. LTD
36 Mr. K. SRINIVASA RAO RETD. AIRFORCE COMMADER, INDIAN AIR FORCE
37 Dr. D. RAVI SANKHAR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, GITAM UNIVERSITY, VISAKHAPATNAM
38 Dr. R. VIJAYA RAJU MANDAL DIVISIONAL OFFICER, TANUKU
39 Dr. G. RAJESWARA RAO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, QIS COLLEGE, ONGOLE
40 Dr. GUNTI VENKATESWARLU ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, S. R. R. DEGREE COLLEGE, VIJAYWADA
41 Dr. SRINIVASA RAO PRINCIPAL, T. S. R. & E. R. R. DEGREE COLLEGE, PAMARRU, KRISHNA DISTRICT
42 Dr. MADHU MANJULA STAFF NURSE, AU SOUTH CAMPUSS HEALTH CENTRE, VISAKHAPATNAM
43 Dr. SRIMANNARAYANA PEDIATRIC HOD, AMMALAPURAM
44 Dr. T. ANNAMMA PRINCIPAL, NURSING COLLEGE
45 Mr. K. GOUTHAM DIRECTOR, RISALI EDUSENSE INDIA PVT. LTD
46 Mr. SRINIVAS BOKAM DIRECTOR, BIOWELL PHARMACEUTICALS, HYDERABAD
47 Mr. K. BHARATH KUMAR DIRECTOR, RECLAIM PHYSIO HOME, VISAKHAPATNAM
48 Mrs. D. BHAVANI CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, DISTRICT EARLY INTERVENTION CENTRE, VIJAYANAGARAM
49 Mrs. ASLEENA BEYOND AUTISM CENTRE, ZILLA PARISHAD, VISAKHAPATNAM
50 Ms. RAMA PATRO PSYCHOLOGIST, SOFTWARE COMPANY, HYDERABAD

PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMITTED: 4

  1. "Implementation of Suicide Prevention and Interventions Among School and College Going Adolescents in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh" June, 2023.
  2. "Effects of Yoga and Meditation on the Level of Stress, Illness Perception and Well- being Among Diabetic Patients" April, 2023.
  3. ICSSR Project : "Special Calls for Studies Focusing on Social Science Dimensions of Covid-19 Corona Virus Pandemic".
  4. "Mental Health and Psychological Aspects during COVID-19: A Study on Quarantined and Non-quarantined People at North Coastal Districts of Andhra Pradesh"


PROJECTS COMPLETED: 9

  1. Project Director (Faculty in charge) Saksham & GFATM R7, Department of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 2013-17 - 1.2crore.
  2. Director APSACS (NACO), Visakhapatnam, funded by Government of Andhra Pradesh, 2013-2017 - 50lakhs.
  3. "Prevalence of somatic symptoms, Mental health and Quality of life of Tribes in Araku Valley: Development of culturally Relevant Psychological Intervention", funded by ICSSR, 2013-2015 - 10 lakhs
  4. Behavior Technology research on Intellectual Disability and Effectiveness of Neuro- Biofeedback as intervention technique, sponsored by Anrak Aluminum Limited, Visakhapatnam, 2012-2013, 5 Lakhs.
  5. Major project of Validation of Aberrant Behavior Check List - sponsored by Department of Adult Psychiatry, University Hospitals of Geneva, 2008-09, 2 Lakhs.
  6. Psychosocial interventions for Motivating Absentee Students of Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Sponsored by University Grants Commission, New Delhi.2005-2007.
  7. Psychological Counseling for Absentee Employees, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (H.P.C.L.), Visakhapatnam. 2002.
  8. Employees Performance Appraisal, Regency Ceramics Limited, Yanam, Pondicherry. 2003, 5 Lakhs.
  9. Employees Performance Appraisal, Regency Ceramics Limited,Yanam, Pondicherry 2004, 5 Lakhs. "Effects of Yoga and Meditation on the Level of Stress, Illness Perception and Well- being Among Diabetic Patients" April, 2023.
  10. ICSSR Project : "Special Calls for Studies Focusing on Social Science Dimensions of Covid-19 Corona Virus Pandemic".
  11. "Mental Health and Psychological Aspects during COVID-19: A Study on Quarantined and Non-quarantined People at North Coastal Districts of Andhra Pradesh"

National and International Seminars / Conferences / Workshops organized

Total: 27 - International: 9; National: 18
  1. Two day National Work Shop on Human Happiness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dept. of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, From 27th -28th , May, 2023.
  2. Two day National Work Shop on Role of Forensic Psychologist in Criminal Justice System, Dept. of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, From 27th - 28th , January, 2023.
  3. Two day Work Shop on Psychometric Expo - 2021, COVID -19 Front Line Warriors, Dept. of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, From 26th -28th , February, 2021.
  4. Three day Work Shop on Research Methodology , Dept. of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, From 27th - 29th , January, 2020
  5. Three day Work Shop on Counseling Skills , Dept. of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, From 1st -3rd , November , 2019.
  6. Three day conference on 8th International Conference on School Psychology (Broaden the horizon : Towards achieving excellence in children), Department of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, From October 11th to 13th , 2018
  7. Two weeks training programme on Capacity Building, Funded by ICSSR 2013-14, 9 Lakhs
  8. Two day Work Shop on Therapeutic Counseling, Dept. of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, From 2nd to 3rd Jan, 2017.
  9. Convener, Rorschach-Projective Inkblot Technique, 21st to 23rd August 2015, Sponsored By Prasad Psycho.
  10. Convener, National Seminar on Andhra University Mock United Nations-13th and 14th February, 2015, organized by Dept. of psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  11. National workshop on `Projective Techniques of Assessment of Personality: The Rorschach Ink Blot Test, Sept 12th to 13th, 2014 organized by Dept. of psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  12. Faculty Development Programme organized by Department of Psychology and Centre for Entrepreneurship Development sponsored by National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board, Government of India, 22-27 Sept.2014
  13. Symposium on HIV/AIDS and Psychological Counselling on the World Aids Day-Dec 1st 2014.
  14. Director, Training on 'Counseling Plus' for supportive supervisors, June18th to 20th organized by GFATM-7 Round & Dept. of psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  15. Director, Training on 'Counseling Plus' for supportive supervisors, June 23rd to 25th organized by GFATM-7 Round & Dept. of psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  16. ICSSR Two Weeks Capacity Building Program, February 12th to 25th -2014 organized by Dept. of psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  17. National workshop on Research Methodology, February24th to 26th, 2013 organized by Dept. of psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  18. National workshop on Behavior modification for special children, April 11th to 12th, 2012 organized by Dept. of psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  19. National symposium on Empowerment of socially disadvantaged: Challenges and Remedies, Dt: 16th Feb, 2011organized by Dept. of psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  20. Organizing secretary14th International and 45th national conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP ) on Quality of Life and Globalization : Effective self care interventions From 18th to 20thFeb 2010 Andhra university
  21. Organizing secretary, Gerontology International Synthesis conference from 12 to 14 2009Andhra university.
  22. Director, International workshop on "Special Needs for Special Children" Department of Psychology, Andhra University. 25th February, 2008
  23. Director, International Conference on Health Psychology and Counseling - Issues, Opportunities and Challenges. 13th to 15th November 2007. Department of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  24. Director, International Symposium on "Conflicts for personal Growth". 13th July, 2007, Department of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  25. Director, National Workshop on Behavior Technology and its Practical Implications, February 28th to 2nd March 2007. Department of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  26. Director, National workshop on Psycho diagnostics in Mental Health, 1st and2nd August 2007, Department of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  27. Director, International Workshop on Rehabilitation of the Intellectually Disabled 1st December 2005, Department of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.