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Dr. K. Lalitha

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Dr. K. Lalitha
Associate Professor

M.Sc., Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
Yogi Vemana University
Kadapa-516005
Andhra Pradesh, India.

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Qualification

Ph.D. (2000) – Department of Psychology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India.

PDF/Teaching Experience

• Assistant Professor in Department of Psychology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa: 2009 - Till date.
• Contract Lecturer, S.P.W. Degree College, Kadapa: 2006-2009.
• Research Associate sanctioned by ICMR, New Delhi at Department of Psychology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati: 2002-2005.

Administrative Experience

• Co-ordinator, Department of Psychology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa: 2009-11, 2014-18, 2018-20.
• Deputy Warden, Y.V.U. Hostels for Women, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa: 2013-2016.
• Coordinator, Women’s Cell, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa: 2013-2020.
• Special Officer (Counseling), Y.V.U. Hostels for Women, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa: 2017 – Till date.
• Member, Career Guidance & Counseling Cell, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa: 2020 – Till date.

Research Projects

Ongoing

• Assessment of cognitive status in the community-dwelling older people: Role of Psychological intervention. Period of the Project: 2020-23 (3 Years), Sponsoring Agency: ICMR, New Delhi. Total Project Outlay: Rs. 16,14,936/-.

Completed

• Assessment of Everyday Memory in the aged: An Intervention study. Period of the Project: 2012-15. Sponsoring Agency: University Grants Commission, New Delhi. Total Project Outlay: Rs.7,31,000/-.

Research Students

Ph.D Awarded

Dr. A. Aswartha Reddy | Psychosocial correlates of Memory in the aged: An Intervention Study.

Ph.D Pursuing

• Mr. Lucas Naveen | Disability.
• Mr. B.V. Krishna Dheeraj Kumar | Cognitive ageing.
• Mr. Sai Ganesh | Psychology of Ageing. • Ms. Jhansy Rani | Psychological Interventions.

Achievements / Awards : 05

• National Merit Scholarship for highest marks in Graduation, A.P. Higher Education Board, Hyderabad, 1994-96.
• Sri Venkateswara Award (Young Scientist award) for best paper presentation, Association of Gerontology, Varanasi, 1999.
• T.T.T.I. Award for best Ph.D work, Indian Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP, Chennai), 2003.
• A.P. Scientist award (Social Sciences) for best research, Government of A.P., Amaravathi, 2017.
• Mid-Career Gerontologist Award for best research on Ageing, Association of Gerontology (India), Varanasi, 2019.

Research Publications in National & International Journals : 31

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Number of Book Chapters (National / International) : 10
Number of Books Published (National / International) : 04
Number of Conference / Symposia Organized : 12
Number of Conference / Symposia Attended : 83
Membership in Prestigious Academic Bodies

• Life Member, National Academy of Psychologists, Tirupati.
• Life Member, Association of Gerontology, Varanasi.
• Life Member, Indian Congress Association, Calcutta.

Reviewed Research Papers of Various Scientific Journals

Nil.

Ph.D. Thesis Adjudication

Nil.

Adult Development & Ageing, Cognitive ageing, Psycho-social issues.

 
  • Vemanapuram, Kadapa, Y.S.R Kadapa, A.P., India.
    Zip/Pin Code: 516005

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  • +91 9441116421

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  • lalitha@yvu.edu.in

Testimonial

What they say?

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I am indebted to the faculty of the University, who inculcated scientific temper and research aptitude and I think YVU is a happening place for qualitative research.

Anand Kumar
Ph.D. in Biotechnology
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The academic ambience and infrastructure of the University are the hallmarks, I consider myself to be lucky to be here and I foresee a bright future in pursuit of Science.

Shaik Fasiha Begam
M.Sc. in Physics
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Yogi Vemana University is certainly a hub for meaningful research activities. Research in social sciences here bears contemporary relevance and addresses societal problems.

Varikunta Sailaja
Ph.D. in English
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Yogi Vemana University installed faith in me to explore new avenues in liberal arts which mates us more humane and civilized.

Karanam Saiteja
MBA