Dr. Raju Chelle

Dr. Raju Chelle
Qualification(s)
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Hyderabad, Telangana.
- M.Phil. in Economics, University of Hyderabad, Telangana.
- M.A. in Economics, Andhra University, Andhra Pradesh.
- B.A., Andhra University, Andhra Pradesh.
- UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) for Assistant Professor.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications.
- Advanced Diploma in Software Development.
Specialization
Development Economics, Public Finance, Statistics, Computational Statistics with Excel, Power BI, and STATA, Data Analytics with R, Database for Economics with MySQL, and Research Methodology with SPSS and LaTeX.
Research Areas:
Human Development and Human Capital, Poverty and Inequality, Demography and Migration, and Sustainability.
Courses Taught:
Development Economies, Public Finance, Macroeconomics, Statistics, Computational Statistics with Excel, Power BI, and STATA, Computer Application in Economics, IT and R Programming for Economics, Data Analytics with R, Database for Economics with MySQL, Research Methodology with SPSS and LaTeX, and Environmental Science (AECC for UG)
Teaching and Research Experience:
- Assistant Professor (T&C) at the Central University of Andhra Pradesh since July 2024.
- Served as a Guest Faculty of Economics at the Central University of Andhra Pradesh from July 2019.
- Worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Hyderabad on a UGC-funded project from December 2006 to December 2007.
Publications, Paper Presentations, & Research Guidance:
- Published eleven research papers, including three chapters in edited books.
- Presented research findings at various regional and national conferences and seminars.
- Supervised more than 40 undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects.
- Participated various 20-day, 5-day and 3-day Refresher Course in Research Methodology, Faculty Development Program, and Quantitative Research Analysis using statistical software
Administrative Experience:
- Warden for Boys Hostel, CUAP from 2019 to July 2024 and from July 2025 to till date.
- Served as a Board of Studies convener for B.Sc. (Hons) Economics, M.Sc. Economics and M.Sc. Mathematics (2021-22).
- Convener for Hostel Advisory Committee, Boys and Girls Hostels (2022 to July 2024).
- Member of the G20 Committee and various other responsible committees at the Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Convenor for SC/ST cell, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Department Coordinator for IQAC, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
Academic Responsibilities and Engagements:
- Programme Coordinator for B.Sc. (Hons) Economics and M.Sc. Economics from November 2020 to September 30, 2023.
- Convenor, Board of Studies (2020-21) Department of Economics, Central University of Andhra Pradesh
- Prepared syllabi for UG and PG Economics courses for 2020-21 and 2024-25 academic years.
- Organised national-level training programs on “Empowering Investors towards the Security Markets” for faculty and students in collaboration with SEBI.
- Organised Two-Day Workship on “AI and Data-Driven Decision Making for Mass Employability and Evolving Industry Needs”.
- Chaired sessions and delivered lecture at various student seminars.
- Conducted technical training sessions for faculty on ‘Interactive Smart Board and Podium for classroom use’ and for students on LaTeX.
Technical Skills
- Advance Techniques in MS Excel, R Programming Language, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), EViews, STATA, Power BI, MySQL and LaTeX.
Membership
DSA – Development Studies Association
ISDS – International Society for Development and Sustainability