Dr. Vasamsetty Srinivasa Rao

Assistant Professor (T&C)

Qualification(s):
  • Ph.D. PSYCHOLOGY - Andhra University, Visakhapatnm, Andhra Pradesh – Year of Award – 2021
    Thesis Title: “Stress and Adjustment of Parents with Intellectual Disability Children in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh”.
  • PGDGC - PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling - Chidambaram, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu.
  • PGDCHC - PG Diploma in Child Counselling - MEFFMH, Shivamogga & Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Master of Behavioural Sciences:
  • M.A. PSYCHOLOGY - Spl. Clinical Psychology
  • M.A. SOCIOLOGY - Spl. Criminology
  • M.A. ANTHROPOLOGY - Spl. Cultural or Social Anthropology
  • M.A. EDUCATION - Spl. Guidance and Counselling
  • B.Ed., Best College of Education, TP Gudem, E.G. Dist. Of A.P.
  • B.A. (Politics, Public Administration and Sociology)
 
Assistant Professor Eligibility::
  • 2018 - West Bengal College Service Commission – WB SET - Qualified in Psychology
  • 2019 - UGC - NET - Qualified in Education
  • 2022 - West Bengal College Service Commission – WB SET - Qualified in Education
 
Teaching Experience::
  • Present working as Assistant Professor (T&C) in Psychology department, Central University of Andhra Pradesh, Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Worked as Assistant Professor in Perspectives of Education in Narayana College of Education, Ravi Venkatam Palli (V), Tadipatri, Anantapuram Dist. Of Andhra Pradesh dated from 19thOct, 2020 to 31stAug, 2024.
  • Worked as Psychology Lecturer in KPN College of Education, Vizianagaram Dist., in the academic year of 01.12.2013 to 20.04.2017.
  • Worked as Psychology Lecturer in Catherine College of Education, Bheemili, VSP Dist. Dated from 01 June, 2011 to 31 Dec, 2012.
  • Worked as Lecturer in Education in BSNM College of Education, Kothavalasa, Vizianagaram for Academic year of 23 Oct, 2009 to 31 Aug, 2010.
  • Worked as Psychology Lecturer K.P.N. College of Education, Vizianagaram In the Academic year of 01 Nov, 2008 to 30 Sep, 2009.
 
Research Publications::
  • Srinivasa Rao. V, “A Study of Socio-Economic Status and its Impact of Academic Achievement of Senior Secondary Tribal Students Studied in the Parvathi Puram-Manyam Ditricts of Andhra Pradesh”. Afr. J. Biomed. Res. Vol. 27, No. 1s (Septmber 2024) ; 2067- 2075. Dr. N. V. S. Suryanarayana et al. https://africanjournalofbiomedicalresearch.com/index.php/AJBR, currently active in Scopus.
  • Srinivasarao. V, “Teacher’s Well-being and Mental Health”- Teacher’s and Community Development (2024), ISBN: 978-81-969999-9-5. Published by Dr. Narayanaswamy M. Director, Printing Press, Bangalore University, Jnanabharathi, Bangaluru–560056. Karnataka.
  • Srinivasarao. V, “Prologue of English Medium: Stress and Academic Achievement among Students (A Study on Selected Government Schools in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh)”s, Literary Herald - An International Refereed/ Peer-Reviewed English e-Journal, Impact Factor: 6.292 (SJIF), ISSN: 2454-3365, Vol. 8, Issue 5, February 2023, Page No. 353-364.
  • Srinivasarao. V, “Attitude of Secondary School Teachers Towards Inclusive Education: A study in Visakhapatnam District”. International Journal of Creative Research Thought (IJCRT) – ISSN: 2320-2882, Vol. 10, Issue 9, Page No. d61-d76Factor 7.87 -Sept,2022.
  • Srinivasarao. V, “Mid-Day Meals and the Ammavadi Program in Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions: Social Inclusion of Primary Education”. International Journal of Management and Social Science Research Review (IJMSRR) – ISSN: 2349 -6738 E-ISSN-2349-6746, Vol. 9, issue 7, Page No. 30-34, Factor 6.46 July,2022.
  • Srinivasarao. V, “Language Revitalization is an Emergency Taks to Enhance the Aborizon Culture and Significance”. Tribal Education And Development (2021)- ISBN: 978-93-92257- 21-6 Published by Roshan Publications, Visakhapatnam. Page No. 150-159.
  • Srinivasarao. V, “Indigenous Language and Their Upliftment”. Tribal Education And Development (2021)- ISBN: 978-93-92257-21-6 Published by Roshan Publications, Visakhapatnam. Page No. 122-125.
  • Srinivasarao. V, “Stress of Parents with Intellectual Disability Children in Visakhapatnam District”. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Empirical Research (IJMER)- ISSN: 2349-9656, Vol. 7, Issue 1 (1), Page No. 26-32, February, 2020.
  • Srinivasarao. V, “Adjustment of Parents with Intellectual Disability Children in Visakhapatnam District”. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Advanced Research Trends (IJMART) – ISSN: 2349-7408, Vol. 7, Issue 1 (1), Page No. 60-67, January, 2020.
 
Area of Research Interest::
  • Health Psychology, Positive Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychology, Inclusive Education, Teacher Education.
 
Courses taught::
  • Biopsychology, Physiological Psychology, Experimental Psychology, AEC: Understanding Disabilities (Inclusive Education), Educational Psychology, Perspectives of Education.
 
National and International Seminars & Conferences: :
  • Paper presented in International Conference on Global Trends and Challenges in Teacher Education” held on 5th and 6th April, 2024 organized by Department of Education, Bangalore University, Bangaluru, Karnataka, India.
    Title of the Paper: Teacher’s Well-Being and Mental Health.
  • Paper presented in UGC Sponsored’ Three days - International Seminar on “Digital Technology - Youth Mental Health” held during 9,10 & 11th February 2024. Organized by Dept. of Psychology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna nagar, Guntur(Dist.) of Andhra Pradesh, India.
    Title of the Paper: Adolescent Mental Health: Digital Era. 9th,10th & 11th February, 2024.
  • Paper presented in Two days - National Seminar on “National Education Policy 2020: Challenges & Opportunities (NEPCO-2023)” organized by University College of Education, Telangana University, Sarangapur, Nizamabad Sponsored by: Telangana University, TSCHE and ICSSR.
    Title of the Paper: NEP-2020: Importance of Health, Physical and Yoga Education. 27th & 28th March, 2023.
  • Paper presented in Three days - International Conference on “Transforming Indian Higher Education for a New World Order: Envisions Road Maps & Implementations” organized by Mother Teresa College of Teacher Education, Perambra, Kozikkode, Kerala.
    Title of the Paper: Structural Reforms in Teacher Education: Need of The Hour. 03rd to 05th November, 2022.
  • Paper presented Two days - International Conference on “Gender Main Streaming: Issues and Strategies For Empowerment” under UGC organized by Dept. of Dr. Durgabai Deshmukh Centre For Women’s Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
    Title of the Paper: “Physical and Psychological Problems Faced By Women”. 5th & 6th March, 2014.
  • Paper presented Two days - National Seminar on “Impoverishment Among Dalits In India: Strategies for Inclusive Development” under ICSSR, New Delhi organized by Dept. of Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
    Title of the Paper: “Study Habits of IX class Dalit Students of A.P. Tribal Welfare Residential School, Seethampeta, Srikakulam District”. 21st & 22nd March, 2014.
  • Paper presented Two days- National Seminar on “Empowering The Marginalized Communities: From Theory to Praxis” under UGC, New Delhi and A.P. State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad organized by Dept. of Centre for Study of Social Exclusion &Inclusive Policy, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
    Title of the Paper: “Social Status of Dalits A Marginalized Community in Other Religions”. 27th to 28th March, 2014.
  • Paper presented One day- National Seminar on “Emerging Trends of Corporate Women in the Present Era” sponsored by Sero, UGC organized by Dept. of Commerce and Management Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
    Title of the Paper: “Struggling in Management Fighting for Existing Women Managers in Indian Corporate Sector”. 2nd April, 2014.
  • Paper presented Two days- National Seminar on “Stress and Resilience: in Children, Adolescents, Women and Support Group” sponsored by ICSSR organized by Department of Psychology, Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh.
    Title of the Paper: “Examination Stress; A Un-avoid Mood Disorder in Educated Adults. It is Very High in Competitive Exams than Academic Exams - A Comparative Study” held on 14th- 15th November, 2014.
  • Paper presented Two days- National Seminar on “Structures of Subordination and Violence Against Girl Child in India: Rhetoric and Reality” sponsored by UGC organized by Dept. of Centre for Study of Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, A.P.
 
Workshops and Orientation Programs: :
  • Participated in UGC Sponsored’ Two days - National Workshop on “Advance Research Methodology” held on 6th & 7th March, 2024 organized by Dept. of Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna nagar, Guntur(Dist.) of Andhra Pradesh, India.
  • Participated in Two days – National Workshop on “Empowering Through Prevention (Suicide Prevention Professional Training)” held during 2nd - 3rd September, 2023. Organized by the Department of Psychology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa- 516005 & Advanced Psychological Services Association India (Reg. 318/2021).
  • Participated in UGC Sponsored’ Two days - National Seminar on “Today’s Youth: Challenges & Psychological Wellbeing” acted as ‘Resource Person’ held on 10th & 11th March, 2023 organized by Dept. of Psychology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna nagar, Guntur (Dist.) of Andhra Pradesh, India.
  • Participated in UGC Sponsored’ Two days - National Seminar on “NEP-2020: Perspectives and Challenges” acted as ‘Resource Person’ held on 22nd & 23rd March, 2022 organized by Dept. of Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna nagar, Guntur(Dist.) of Andhra Pradesh, India.
  • Participated in UGC Sponsored’ Two days - National Orientation Workshop on - “Psychological Counselling” held on 8th & 9th Feb, 2022 organized by Department of Education & Student Counselling Centre, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna nagar, Guntur(Dist.) of Andhra Pradesh, India.
  • Participated in One day- Orientation Program on “Honing Soft-Skills” organized by Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Andhra University on 4th January, 2014.
  • Participated Two-days- National Work-shop on “Projective Techniques for Assessment of Personality: Rorschach Ink-blot Test” organized by Dept. of Psychology, Andhra University held on 12th & 13th September, 2014, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Participated One day- International Work-shop on “Stress and Resilience Techniques” held on 16th November, 2014 at Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Participated Three days- 50th-National & International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology on “Applied Psychology and Spirituality: Contribution to Health, Happiness, Profession and Leadership” held on 23 - 25 January, 2015, organized by Dept. of Psychology, Andhra University and Sri Padmavathi Women’s Degree and PG College, Tirupati, A.P., India.
  • Participated One day- Regional Seminar on “Global Terrorism: Perceptions of Youth” held on 26th March, 2002 organized by Dept. of Centre for Criminal Justice, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Participated Two days- Training Work-Shop on “Behavioral Problems and Learning Disabilities in Children” held on 20th to 21st August, 2002 organized by Dept. of Psychology a n d Parapsychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Participated Two days- Training Work-Shop on “Management of Alcoholism” held on 6th - 7th Nov, 2002 organized by Dept. of Psychology & Parapsychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  • Participated One day- Training Work-Shop on “Management of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder” held on 19th Feb, 2003 conducted by Dept. of Psychology & Parapsychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
 
Faculty Development Program: :
  • Participated in Two Weeks Work-shop on “Capacity Building Training Program for Young Faculty in Social Sciences” 12th to 25th Feb, 2014 Under ICSSR organized by Dept. of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
 
Membership::
  • Council for Teachers Professional Development – (CTPD) - ID No. 5364
  • Social Development and Research Foundation – (SDRF) - ID No. 400
 
Professional Experience: :
  • Worked as Counselor contractual basis in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Udalguri (Distt.), Assam, NVS - Shillong Region for 2019-2020 academic year.
  • Worked as Psychologist cum Counselor in District Police Training Centre (DTC), Nellimarla, Vizianagaram for 2011 to 2012 Batch of Trainee SCTPC’s Civil & AR.
  • Worked as Psychologist cum Counselor in Police Training College (PTC), Cantonment, Vizianagaram to the Trainee SCTPC’s Civil & AR for 2011 and 2012 Batches. And also given services to PPT Training (PC to HC’s) for 3 months.
  • Worked as Psychologist cum Guest Faculty in APSP 5thBattalion Training Centre, Chintalavalasa, Vizianagaram to the Trainee SCTPC’s Civil & AR for 2011, 2012 and 2013 Batches.
 
Field work Experience::
  • Field work experience as Coordinator in Special School for Mentally Retarded and Deaf in Santhosh Educational Society for the Disabled at Rajam, Srikakulam Andhra Pradesh dated from 01-06-2004 to 30-06-2006.
 
Project work Experience::
  • Project work experience as Investigator in ‘Young Lives Project’- An International Study on Childhood Poverty in Centre for Economic and Social Studies, CESS- Hyderabad, A.P., in the year of Oct- 2006 to May- 2008.
 
Email     dr.vasamsetty@cuap.edu.in