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
• Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
• Advanced Diploma in Software Development

Specialization

• Development Economics / Economic Growth
• Public Economics / Public Finance
• Quantitative Methods, Statistics and Econometrics
• Computational Economics and Computer Applications
• Research Methodology / Applied Economic Research
• Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development

Research Areas

• Human Development, Human Capital and Education
• Poverty, Income Inequality and Socio-economic Disparities
• Demography, Population Dynamics and Migration
• Sustainable Development and Environmental Economic

Course Taught

• Core & Applied Economics
  • Development Economics / Economics of Growth and Development
  • Public Finance
  • Environmental Studies
• Quantitative Methods & Research
  • Statistical Methods for Economics
  • Computational Statistics and Data Visualization
  • Computer Applications in Economics
  • Research Methodology and Data Analysis using SPSS
• Data Science, Analytics & Programming
  • Python for Economic Data Analysis / Data Analytics with Python
  • R for Economic Data Analysis / Data Analytics with R
  • Database for Economics and MySQL

Software & Technical Skills

• R / RStudio (Data Analytics & Econometric Modeling)
• Python (Data Analysis & Visualization)
• STATA & EViews (Time Series & Applied Econometrics)
• SPSS (Statistical & Survey Data Analysis)
• Power BI (Business Intelligence & Interactive Dashboards)
• Advanced MS Excel (Statistical Functions & Data Handling)
• MySQL (Database Management Systems)
• LaTeX (Academic Typesetting & Documentation)

Teaching & Research Experience

• Serving as Assistant Professor (Contractual) in the Department of Economics at the Central University of Andhra Pradesh, Ananthapuramu since April 2026.
• Previously served at the same university as Assistant Professor (T & C) from July 2024 to March 2026, and as Guest Faculty in Economics from July 2019 to June 2024.
• Academic background also includes working as a Research Assistant at the University of Hyderabad on a UGC-funded project under the 'University with Potential for Excellence' scheme (Dec 2006 – Dec 2007).

Invited Lectures, Technical Sessions & Training Programmes

• Conducted a technical training session for CUAP faculty on "Effective Classroom Teaching and Learning using Interactive Smart Boards and Podiums."
• Delivered three technical workshops on LaTeX typesetting for faculty and students at CUAP, covering basic document structuring and live demonstrations for preparing internship reports and research dissertations.
• Delivered a lecture on "Building a Career as an Economist with Data Analytics Skills" at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar College, Baghlingampally, Hyderabad.
• Chaired a session at the Student Seminar on "Preamble, People & Politics," organized by the Department of Political Science, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.
• Served as a discussant for a technical session at the National Seminar on "Digital Transformation and the Future of India's Economy," organized by the Department of Economics, Central University of Andhra Pradesh.

Academic & Administrative Experience

• Academic Leadership & Curriculum Design:
  • Programme Coordinator (Nov 2020 – Sept 2023): Coordinated B.Sc. (Hons) Economics and M.Sc. Economics programmes; spearheaded the launch of the M.Sc. Economics degree in AY 2021–22.
  • Curriculum Development: Formulated and updated UG and PG Economics syllabi for the 2020–21 academic year, and played a key role in designing the M.Sc. Economics and Data Analytics curricula for the 2024-25 and 2026-27 academic sessions.
  • Convener, Board of Studies (2021–22): Led syllabus approval and academic planning for B.Sc. (Hons) Economics, M.Sc. Economics, and M.Sc. Mathematics.
  • Research Supervision: Mentored and supervised research dissertations/projects for over 40 undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Institutional Governance & Administrative Responsibilities:
  • Hostel Administration: Served as Warden for Boys' Hostels (2019–July 2024; August 2025–present) and Assistant Warden (August 2024–July 2025).
  • Convener, Hostel Advisory Committee (2022–July 2024): Oversaw administration and policy for Boys' and Girls' Hostels.
  • Committee Member: Contributed to university governance as a member of the G20 Committee, GSCASH, and various institutional committees at CUAP.
• Event Organization & Academic Convener:
  • National Workshops & Webinars: Organized SEBI-sponsored investor security training (March 2022), a 2-day workshop on "AI & Data-Driven Decision Making" (April 2025), and national webinars on the "Union Budget 2025–26 & Viksit Bharat" (Feb 2025) and "Covid & the Indian Economy" (Dec 2020).
  • Departmental & University Lectures: Convened distinguished lectures and special sessions on economic reform and environmental issues.

Publications & Presentations

• Authored Books & Chapters: Co-authored the textbook “Principles of Economics” and contributed a book chapter titled “The Impact of Urbanization on Population Growth Patterns in India” to the edited volume Society, Culture & Development.
• Journal & Conference Publications: Published research papers in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes focusing on energy economics, the economics of education, private school growth, agricultural marketing, cotton supply chains, human capital, and urban development. Recent journal and conference publications include:
  • Paper titled “Evaluating the Role of Solar Expansion in India's Economic Growth,” published in the Journal of Propulsion Technology (Q3)
  • Co-authored conference paper titled “Economic Determinants of Electric Vehicle Adoption in India: An Economic Analysis,” published in National Seminar Conference Proceedings, Sri Venkateswara University.
• Seminars & Conferences
  • Presented twelve research papers and findings at various international, national, and regional conferences and seminars. Key presentations include topics such as solar energy expansion in India's economic growth (Society for Education, Bangalore), electric vehicle adoption in India (SV University), SAARC trade relations, educational budget allocations, private school growth, elementary girl enrolments, urbanization, and agricultural marketing practices.
• Faculty Development Programmes, Workshops & Training
  • Long-Term Training & Refresher Courses: Completed a 20-day Refresher Course in Research Methodology at UGC-ASC, University of Hyderabad (2009), a 10-day NEP Orientation & Sensitization Programme on “Curriculum Development, Pedagogy, and Assessment” (MMTTC, CUAP), and a 7-day Capacity Building Programme on “Integration of Indian Knowledge System (IKS) in Curriculum” (MMTTC, CUAP).
  • FDPs & Specialized Workshops: Participated in one-week online FDPs on “Scholarly Writings and Publishing Research Papers” (Integral University, Lucknow) and “Quantitative Research Analysis Using SPSS” (CHRD & CTTC, Ministry of MSME). Attended advanced workshops on “Data Analysis Using R for Academic Research” (Christ University, Delhi), “Kautilya Arthashastra” (Central University of Karnataka), “Outcome-Based Teaching-Learning and Evaluation Methods in Economics” (Bloom’s Taxonomy), and “Basic Statistics” (BJR Government College).

Eligibility & Awards

• National Eligibility Test (NET): Qualified NET, University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi (December 2007).
• Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF): Awarded by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi (August 2007).

Membership

• DSA - Development Studies Association
• ISDS - International Society for Development and Sustainability

Email

dr.rajuchelle@cuap.edu.in