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, Classical Telugu Grammar, Sanskrit literature, Folk literature, Evolution of Telugu Drama, Telugu Fiction, Research Methodology, Translation Studies, Modern Telugu Poetry, Cultural History of Andhras etc.
Teaching and Research Experience
- September 2023 – Present: Assistant Professor & Coordinator, Department of Telugu, Central University of Andhra Pradesh (CUAP), Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- 2021 – 2023: Assistant Professor, Department of Telugu, Aria University (formerly University of Silicon Andhra), Milpitas, California, USA.
- 2021: Senior Linguist, Bahu-Bhashak Project under the Natural Language Translation Mission (NLTM), funded by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
Publications, Presentations, workshops and books:
- Authored two books namely ‘Manucharitra: Vyaktitva Vikasam and Andhra Maha Bharatham: Adhunika Jeevitam 2020 and 2023 respectively.
- Published 11 Research articles, 5 Book Chapters on UGC recognized and peer reviewed journals.
- Principal investigator for an ongoing Project sponsored by ICSSR.
- Presented Research papers in 13 National and International seminars.
- Editor of seven books published between 2021 and 2026.
- Delivered invited lectures at national and international academic forums.
- Participated in various national-level workshops, faculty development programmes, and academic training programmes.
- Guided 12 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. (2023-26)
- Coordinator, Department of Telugu, Central University of Andhra Pradesh. (2026- present)
- NSS Program coordinator, Central University of Andhra Pradesh. (2023- present)
- Chairman, Community Development Cell, Central University of Andhra Pradesh. (2024-25)
- In charge, implementation of directives by Ministry of Education, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Deputy Nodal Officer, Admissions, Central University of Andhra Pradesh, 2025.
- Nodal Officer, social media related issues, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Nodal Officer, Swachhatha Hi Seva Committee, Central University of Andhra Pradesh. (2024& 2025)
- Nodal Officer, Jan Jatiya Gaurav Varsh Committee, Central University of Andhra Pradesh. (2024& 2025)
- Nodal Officer, Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, Central University of Andhra Pradesh. (2025-26)
- Criteria Coordinator, Extended curricular engagements, NAAC, (2024-25)
- Criteria Coordinator, Extended curricular engagements, NAAC, (2025-26)
- Member, Research Council, Central University of Andhra Pradesh. (2025- present)
- Member, Research and Development (R&D) Cell, Central University of Andhra Pradesh. (2025- present)
- Member, IQAC, Central University of Andhra Pradesh. (2024- Present)
- Member, Hostel Advisory Committee, Central University of Andhra Pradesh. (2023- present)
- Member, Placement Cell, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Member, University newsletter (Reviso), Central University of Andhra Pradesh. (2024- present)
- Member, Internal Complaints Committee, Central University of Andhra Pradesh. (2023-25)
- Member, Library Advisory Committee, Central University of Andhra Pradesh. (2023- present)
Awards & Achievements
- Late Shri Mandali Venkata Krishna Rao Memorial Centenary Award, 2026.
- 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.