Dr. Garikipati Gurajada
Dr. Garikipati Gurajada
Assistant Professor
Qualification(s)
- I.M.A (5year Integrated Program) in Telugu- University of Hyderabad, Telangana.
- M.Phil. in Telugu- University of Hyderabad, Telangana.
- PhD in Telugu- University of Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Cleared UGC- National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lectureship and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Telugu.
Specialisation
Classical Telugu Literature.
Research Areas:
Indian Knowledge Systems, Sanskrit Literature, Criticism and Folk literature.
Courses Taught:
Classical Telugu Poetry, Principles of Literary Criticism, Sanskrit literature, Folk literature etc.
Teaching and Research Experience
- Dr. Gurajada currently serves as an Assistant Professor and the Head in charge, in the Department of Telugu at the Central University of Andhra Pradesh (CUAP), a position he has held since September 2023. Prior to joining CUAP, he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Telugu at the Aria University, erstwhile University of Silicon Andhra in Milpitas, California, USA. Additionally, his professional experience includes working as a Senior Linguist on the ‘BahuBhashak project, a Government of India initiative funded by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MEITY) under the Natural Language Translation Mission.
Publications, Presentations, workshops and books:
- Published two books in ‘Manucharitra: Vyaktitva Vikasam and Andhra Maha Bharatham: Adhunika Jeevitam 2020 and 2023 respectively.
- Published 15 Research articles on UGC recognized and peer reviewed journals.
- Principal investigator for an ongoing Project sponsored by ICSSR.
- Presented Research papers in 10 National and International seminars.
- Edited 6 books during 2021- 2025.
- Delivered number of invited lectures at national and international level
- Participation in a couple of National level workshops.
- Guided 10 Post Graduate students in their MA dissertation and is presently guiding 3 doctoral students.
Administrative Experience
- Head in charge, Department of Telugu, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- NSS Program coordinator, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Chairman, Community Development Cell, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- In charge, implementation of directives by Ministry of Education, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Deputy Nodal Officer, Admissions 2025, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Nodal Officer, social media related issues, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Nodal Officer, Swachhatha Hi Seva Committee, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Nodal Officer, Jan Jatiya Gaurav Varsh Committee, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Course Coordinator (To restructure Syllabus for MA Telugu Programme), Department of Telugu, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Member, IQAC, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Member, Hostel Advisory Committee, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Member, Placement Cell, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Member, University newsletter (Reviso), Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Member, Internal Complaints Committee, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Member, Board of Studies, Department of Telugu, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Member, Library Advisory Committee, Central University of Andhra Pradesh
Awards & Achievements
- Mahakavi Jashuva Literary Award, Jashuva Kala Peetham, 2025.
- Spiritual Scientist Award, Andhra University, 2023.
- Best PhD Thesis Gold Medal, University of Hyderabad, 2022
- Topper Gold medal, IMA Telugu, University of Hyderabad, 2014.
- Merit Award, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, IMA Telugu, University of Hyderabad, 2014.
- Topper Gold medal, IMA Telugu, University of Hyderabad, 2014.
- Achievers’ Award- IMA Telugu, University of Hyderabad, 2009 & 2010
Countries visited
Singapore, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates.