Faculty Profile
Suneetha Kandi
Associate Professor,HOD, Applied Psychology, GSHS , VSP
Education
Ph. D.Email ID
skandi@gitam.eduEducation
Ph. D.About
Suneetha Kandi has 18 years of experience teaching, counselling and doing research in Psychology and the interdisciplinary areas of Yoga and Spirituality. She is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Psychology, GITAM School of Gandhian Studies. She was a UGC Post Doctoral and UGC NET Doctoral Fellow at Andhra University. Her PhD Dissertation won the Durganand Sinha Best Paper Award of the National Academy of Psychology. She was the recipient of the Gold Medal and other Awards as well as the best dissertation prize in MA Psychology. She received the international American Parapsychology Research Endowment Award and national Research Fellowships from ICPR and Ministry of Culture for research studies in Yoga, Indian Psychology, Culture and Heritage. She is the Board of Studies member, Adikavi Nannayya University and G.S. College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis, Lonavla. She was awarded research projects from ICSSR, IPI, DSIR, ICMR and consultancy projects from Navayuga Engineering Co. She completed PG Diploma in Yoga and Certificates in Counselling and in Positive Psychology which were offered by the University of North Carolina. She has numerous publications in refereed National and International Journals, made several paper presentations and chaired conference sessions in IEEE Conference, 8th InSPA Conference, and was the Technical Program Committee Member for 4th ICMESD, Shaanxi, China. She delivered several UGC-CEC Video online lessons on psychology. She is the member of International Society for Development and Sustainability and Centre for Quality of Life, Australia.Education
| Degree Name | Institute & College name | Year of Graduation/Award |
|---|---|---|
| POST DOCTORATE | DEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY | 2016 |
| Thought Suppression An Experimental investigation into the effects of distraction valence and cuing | Dept of Psychology College of Arts and commerce | 2002 |
| PG Diploma in Yoga | YCT | 1997 |
| MA | MA Psychology | 1994 |
| BA | BA | 1992 |
Experience
| Designation | Organization | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | GITAM UNIVERSITY | 12-06-2019 | 07-11-2022 |
| Sr Assistant Professor | MVGR College of Engineering | 03-10-2008 | 11-06-2019 |
| Faculty | Institute for Human Science & Service | 01-07-2004 | 15-02-2006 |
| PGT (Counsellor) | Naval Public School | 20-06-2001 | 04-08-2003 |
| Assistant Professor | Council for Social Development | 20-06-2001 | 01-01-1900 |
Awards
| Award name | Award Organization | Awarded year |
|---|---|---|
| Best presentation Award | International Society of Waste Management Air and Water | 2020 |
| Best paper award | Indian School Psychology Association | 2018 |
| PARAPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION RESEARCH ENDOWEMENT AWARD | PARAPSYCHOLOGY ASSIOCIATION AMERICA | 2004 |
| Prof Durganand Sinha Award | National Academy of Psychology | 1996 |
| Smt Vegesina Neelamma and Sri Pedda Subbaraju Gold Medal | Andhra University | 1996 |
| Dr. N. Subba Rao Memorial Prize | Andhra University | 1996 |
| Mrs. Eileen J. Garett Prize | Andhra University | 1996 |
Counselling Needs of Engineering College Students. International Journal of Research and Innovations in Science and Technology, Others, -2018, 5, 132-134
Happiness Experiences and Transformation in Yoga And Spirituality Practitioners. The International Journal of Indian Psychology, , Google scholar, -2017, 5, 139-146
Concepts of Yoga Psychology in the Poetry of Philosopher Yogi Vemana. Review Journal Philosophy & Social Science, Google scholar, -2017, 43, 65-73
Yoga Physiology and Anatomy according to Classical Yoga and Tantra Texts. International Journal of Yogic, Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Others, -2017, 2, 365-368
Qualities of Yoga Practitioners, Obstructions & Precautions according to Classical Yoga Texts. International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Google scholar, -2017, 2, 95-97
Anustana Yoga Vedanta of Yogacharya Raparthi Rama Rao A comprehensive system of Yoga and Vedanta for the modern age. Yoga Mimamsa, , Google scholar, -2017, 49, 23-30
Individual differences in Personality, Perception, and Intelligence of Successful and NonSuccessful Thought Suppressors. International Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry, Google scholar, -2016, 4, 11-22
Yoga and Meditation for Psychological Growth & Wellbeing. International Journal of Research in Economics and Social Sciences, Google scholar, -2016, 6, 424-432
Kundalini as an underlying concept in Indian Philosophical SystemsJournal of Indian Psychology, Google scholar, -2015, 2, 35-46
Yoga for physiopsychological development of adolescents. International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, Google scholar, -2015, 5, 590-596
Meditative replay of troubling life events and transformation in practitioners of yoga and meditation a pilot study. Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy , Google scholar, -2014, 5, 172-178
Concept of kundalinI yoga in Telugu Vedanta texts. Journal of South Asian Studies, Google scholar, -2014, 2, 177-184
Prevalence of Counseling Needs in Late Adolescent College Students of India. Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International, 4(2), 122., Google scholar, -2014, 4, 1-22
Characteristics of Mystical Experiences and Impact of Meditation. International Journal of Social Science, Google scholar, -2013, 2, 141-146
Understanding the Young Citizens Psychological Perspectives on Adolescence.International Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry., Google scholar, -2013, 1, 81-87
The impact of Stressful conditions and prevalence of Depression and Suicides in Adolescents. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Scopus, -2013, 4, 212-215
Teacher self motivation strategies for successful teaching.Learning Community An International Journal of Educational & Social Development, Google scholar, -2013, 4, 169-175
Implementing Positive Values in Organizations and Education for Better Living. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Google scholar, -2013, 4, 140-143
Impact of Academics and Stress on Students of Higher Education, Educational quest An International Journal of Education and Applied Social Sciences, Google scholar, -2013, 4, 83-86
Relevance of thought suppression experiments in Clinical Psychology. Indian Journal of Health & Wellbeing, Google scholar, -2012, 3, 154-156
Impact of Family, Interpersonal Relationships and Socio Economic Status on Adolescents. Asian Journal of Research in Humanities & Social Sciences, Google scholar, -2012, 10, 87-91
Triguna Personality Theory Classical Representation and Modern Research. Journal of Indian Psychology, Google scholar, -2009, 2, 35-46
The role of NGOs in the New Era, Ashwattha, Google scholar, -2008, 2, 9-11
Development of culturally relevant English and Telugu forms of the Bells Adjustment Inventory. Psychological Studies, Scopus, -2004, 49, 59-62
The Concept of God A Clinical Perspective. Journal of Indian Psychology, Google scholar, -1997, 15, 53-60
| Title of the project | Funded by | Duration | Sanctioned date |
|---|
| Title of the project | Funded by | Duration | Sanctioned date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of unmet counselling needs of male and female professional college students | ICSSR | 18 | 01-Jan-2010 |
| Study of spiritual experiences in Practitioners of Spirituality belonging to different traditions | IPI | 30 | 24-Oct-2008 |
| Spirituality as a force of psychosocial reform Indian Heritage | Dept of Culture, GOI | 24 | 07-Apr-2006 |
| Scientific Exploration of Yogic Practices for Developing Psychic Abilities | APA, USA | 24 | 25-Aug-2004 |
| Women and family issues in Batakamma folk songs | Dept of Culture, GOI | 24 | 26-Dec-2000 |
| Identification of Gaps in Technology Utilization and Training for the Development of Rural Women | DSIR | 24 |
| Title of the book | Book / Chapter | Name of the publisher | Subject area | Edition | Page numbers | ISBN | Published year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counselling Needs of College Students. | Book | Lambert Publishing co Germany | Psychology | First | 978333006172 | 2018 | |
| Meditation und Achtsamkeit Altes Wissenschafftneue Wissenshaft | Chapters | Auflage KlotzVerlag | Psychology | First | 111-128 | 388074386X, 978 | 2012 |
| Yoga the ancient tradition in the new millennium | Chapters | The Associated Publishers. | Yoga Psychology | First | 357-386 | 8184290993 | 2009 |
| Towards a Spiritual Psychology Essays in Indian Psychology | Chapters | Samvad Foundation | Psychology | First | 409-427 | 8190131842 | 2005 |
| Facets of Crime and Violence An Interdisciplinary Perspective | Chapters | Andhra University Press | Psychology | First | 126-134 | O | 2002 |
| Perspectives of Psychology and Social Development | Chapters | Concept Publishers | Psychology | First | 244-255 | 8170227682 | 1999 |
| Seminar name | Organized by | Venue | Start date | End date | Title of the paper presented | Role | Co presenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | ICSSR | Rajamundry. | 23-Feb-2018 | 24-Feb-2018 | Yoga for holistic education and all round development of children and youth | Participated | |
| National | ICSSR | Rajamundry. | 23-Feb-2018 | 24-Feb-2018 | Yoga impact on education past, present and future. | Participated | |
| National | Indira Gandhi National Tribal University | Amarkantak, M,P | 30-Nov-2017 | 01-Dec-2017 | Concepts of Kundalini Yoga according to Yoga and Tantra Classical Texts | Participated | chandaka sri krishna |
| National | NACIACP | Coimbatore | 27-Jan-2017 | 29-Jan-2017 | Prevalence of Urban & Rural Adolescent Problems and Counselling Challenges in the Digital Age. | Participated | |
| National | ICPR | Mathura, UP. | 04-Mar-2008 | 07-Mar-2018 | Ananda Experiences of Spirituality Practitioners | Resource Person | |
| National | IHSS | Visakhapatnam | 03-Jan-2006 | 23-Jan-2006 | Scientific Exploration of Yogic practices for developing yogic abilities | Participated | |
| National | IHSS | Visakhapatnam | 03-Jan-2006 | 05-Jan-2006 | Psi Enhancement techniques in Yoga texts | Participated | chandaka sri krishna |
| National | IHSS | Visakhapatnam | 03-Jan-2006 | 06-Jan-2006 | 17.An Investigation of cognitive anomalies among college students | Participated | Sonali, Sarada |
| National | IHSS | Visakhapatnam | 14-Oct-2004 | 16-Oct-2004 | Coping with Incarceration The role of Yoga and Meditation and Spirituality | Participated | |
| National | J. B. Pant Institute of Social Sciences | Allahabad | 07-Jan-2002 | 08-Jan-2002 | The role of beliefs in psychosocial development of children, National Seminar on Bachpan | Resource Person | |
| National | YCT | Hyderabad | 16-Oct-1998 | 18-Oct-1998 | Yoga and Anxiety in Social Welfare Hostel Boys | Participated | chandaka sri krishna |
| National | YCT | Hyderabad | 16-Oct-1998 | 17-Oct-1998 | Meditation and Catharsis. | Participated | |
| National | NAOP | Bhubaneswar | 18-Dec-1997 | 20-Dec-1997 | Emotional Cudding An insight into the understanding of emotional experience | Participated |
| Seminar name | Organized by | Venue | Start date | End date | Title of the paper presented | Role | Co presenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | Andhra University | Visakhapatnam | 11-Sep-2018 | 13-Sep-2018 | Remedial programs for Adolescent school & college students for problems | Resource Person | |
| International | IEEE | Chennai | 07-Sep-2018 | 08-Sep-2018 | Resource Person | ||
| International | Atlanta press | Xian, China | 18-May-2018 | 20-May-2018 | Organized | ||
| International | YCT | Bheemili | 13-Feb-2016 | 23-Feb-2016 | 6.Comparative analysis of Anustana Yoga Vedanta In light of similar modern traditions. | Organized | |
| International | Andhra University | Visakhapatnam | 05-Mar-2014 | 06-Mar-2014 | Psychosocial dynamics of male dominance and status of women | Participated | |
| International | GITAM | Visakhapatnam | 23-Jan-2014 | 24-Jan-2014 | How did we reach here in Indian psychology | Participated | |
| International | Andhra University & NCMT | Visakhapatnam | 04-Dec-2010 | 05-Dec-2010 | Music as a form of psychotherapy for stress prone adolescent college students | Participated | |
| International | Andhra University | Visakhapatnam | 18-Feb-2010 | 20-Feb-2010 | Counselling needs of professional college students and quality of life | Participated | |
| International | Andhra University | Visakhapatnam | 13-Nov-2007 | 15-Nov-2007 | Thought suppression Implications for psychopathology | Resource Person | |
| International | Andhra University | Visakhapatnam | 03-Jan-2005 | 06-Jan-2005 | Soothing the troubled Soul The Vedantic way. | Participated | |
| International | Andhra University | Visakhapatnam | 04-Oct-2002 | 10-Oct-2002 | Concentration The Gateway to SuperConsciousness | Participated | |
| International | Andhra University | Visakhapatnam | 17-Dec-2000 | 18-Dec-2000 | The Blazing issue of firesetting | Participated | |
| International | NAOP | Visakhapatnam | 14-Dec-2000 | 16-Dec-2000 | thought suppression an experimental investigation into the effects of distraction, valence and cuing | Participated |
| Name of the award | Awarded by | Awarded year |
|---|---|---|
| Best research paper award | International association of school psychology | 2018 |
| Award of postdoctoral fellowship for women | UGC | 2011 |
| Professor Durganand Sinha Research Presentation Award | NAOP | 2000 |
| UGC NET with Fellowship | UGC | 1996 |
| Dr N Subba Rao Memorial award | Andhra university | 1994 |
| smt V Neelamma and Sri P Subbaraju Gold Medal | Andhra university | 1994 |
| Eileen J. Garrett award | Andhra university | 1994 |
| Best practicum work | Andhra university | 1994 |
| Title | Type | Organized by | Venue | Start date | End date | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overcoming Inferiority and superiority complex | Quality improvement program | YCT | Vizianagaram | 06-Jun-2019 | 06-Jun-2019 | Organized |
| Assertiveness skills training Workshop | Quality improvement program | YCT | Vizianagaram | 14-Feb-2019 | 20-Feb-2019 | Organized |
| Assertiveness skills training | Quality improvement program | YCT | Vizianagaram | 14-Feb-2019 | 20-Feb-2019 | Organized |
| Yoga induction training to PET & PD teachers, ITDA | Faculty development program | YCT | Bheemili | 17-Sep-2018 | 22-Sep-2018 | Resource Person |
| Solution focused brief therapy | Quality improvement program | Andhra University | Visakhapatnam | 24-Feb-2018 | 24-Feb-2018 | Resource Person |
| Advance level 2 day workshop on Solution focused brief Therapy | Quality improvement program | NIMHANS | Bangalore | 27-Dec-2017 | 28-Dec-2017 | EDP |
| CognEx 2.0 Experimental methods in cognitive science | Quality improvement program | IIT Kanpur | Kanpur | 24-Jul-2017 | 28-Jul-2017 | EDP |
| 3 day FDP on Essential role of todays teacher | Faculty development program | Maharaja college of pharmacy | Vizianagaram | 02-May-2017 | 04-May-2017 | Resource Person |
| Teacher orientation program | Training of tutors | MANSAS | Vizianagaram | 24-Apr-2017 | 25-Apr-2017 | Resource Person |
| Teacher orientation program | Training of tutors | Sasi Institute of technology & engineering | Vizianagaram | 24-Apr-2017 | 25-Apr-2017 | Resource Person |
| Intellectual property rights awareness workshop | Quality improvement program | APCOST | Visakhapatnam | 20-Mar-2014 | 20-Mar-2014 | Participated |
| Behavior modifation for special children | Quality improvement program | Andhra University | Visakhapatnam | 11-Apr-2012 | 12-Apr-2012 | EDP |
| AICTE FDP on imparting soft skills and modern teaching methods | Faculty development program | Sasi Intitute of technology & engineering & JNTUK | Tadepalligudem | 05-Apr-2010 | 16-Apr-2010 | Resource Person |
| Research methodology and SPSS 18.0 Predictive analysis software | Faculty development program | SPSS & JNTUH | Hyderabad | 11-Dec-2009 | 13-Dec-2009 | MDP |
| NWRPEI 09 | Faculty development program | Vignan institute of information technology | Visakhapatnam | 21-Mar-2009 | 21-Mar-2009 | Participated |
| Refresher course in yoga | Training of tutors | Andhra University | Visakhapatnam | 15-Dec-2008 | 19-Dec-2008 | Resource Person |
| AICTE FDP on Inculcating human values and ethics in Technical Education | Faculty development program | Sasi Intitute of technology & engineering | Sasi Intitute of technology & engineering | 01-Dec-2008 | 12-Dec-2008 | Resource Person |
| AICTE FDP on Inculcating human values and ethics in Technical Education | Faculty development program | Sasi Intitute of technology & engineering | Sasi Intitute of technology & engineering | 01-Dec-2008 | 12-Dec-2008 | Resource Person |
| AICTE FDP on Inculcating human values and ethics in Technical Education | Faculty development program | Sasi Intitute of technology & engineering | Sasi Intitute of technology & engineering | 01-Dec-2008 | 12-Dec-2008 | Resource Person |
| Atma Vidya Prabhoda Shibir | Quality improvement program | YCT | Vizianagaram | 15-Mar-2008 | 31-Jul-2008 | Participated |
| National Workshop on Commodity Research | Quality improvement program | NDEX | New Delhi | 10-Oct-2007 | 10-Oct-2007 | Participated |
| Coping with Lifes challenges | Quality improvement program | Andhra University | Visakhapatnam | 28-Apr-2006 | 29-Apr-2006 | Participated |
| National Conference cum workshop on Yoga and Parapsychology | Faculty development program | IHSS | Visakhapatnam | 03-Jan-2006 | 23-Jan-2006 | Participated |
| Effective study habits and goal setting | Quality improvement program | Andhra University | Visakhapatnam | 05-Nov-1998 | 05-Nov-1998 | Resource Person |
| Teaching morality and logic | Quality improvement program | Andhra University | Visakhapatnam | 09-Mar-1998 | 11-Mar-1998 | Participated |
| Title | Type | Organized by | Venue | Start date | End date | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop on Assertiveness skills | Quality improvement program | YCT | Vizianagaram | 06-Jun-2019 | 06-Jun-2019 | Organized |
| Certificate in positive psychology | Quality improvement program | University North Carolina, USA | Coursera | 01-Oct-2016 | 29-Oct-2016 | Participated |
| certificate in Psychological counselling | Quality improvement program | Christian counselling center | vellore | 02-Jun-1998 | 26-Jun-1998 | Participated |
| Organization name | Membership category | Membership type |
|---|---|---|
| GS College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis Lonavla | Others | Member |
| Adikavi Nannaya University | Others | Member |
| Quality of Life Australia | Life | Others |
| Title of the lecture | Name of the college / university | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological approaches to environment | EMMRC, EFL University | Visakhapatnam | 22-May-2014 |
| Ecology and development | EMMRC, EFL University | Visakhapatnam | 22-May-2014 |
| Environmental wisdom | EMMRC, EFL University | Visakhapatnam | 22-May-2014 |
| Demography | EMMRC, EFL University | Visakhapatnam | 22-May-2014 |
| Facing the thoughts of death | EMMRC, EFL University | Visakhapatnam | 26-Nov-2013 |
| Children & dying | EMMRC, EFL University | Visakhapatnam | 26-Nov-2013 |
| Management of the dying patient | EMMRC, EFL University | Visakhapatnam | 26-Nov-2013 |
| Grief & Bereavement | EMMRC, EFL University | Visakhapatnam | 26-Nov-2013 |
| Dying Trajectories | EMMRC, EFL University | Visakhapatnam | 18-Oct-2013 |
| Social, personal, and situational determinants of aggression | EMMRC, EFL University | Visakhapatnam | 12-Sep-2013 |
| Aggression in society | EMMRC, EFL University | Visakhapatnam | 12-Sep-2013 |
| Relationship with family and friends | EMMRC, EFL University | Visakhapatnam | 28-Mar-2014 |
| Environmental assessment | EMMRC, EFL University | Visakhapatnam | 28-Mar-2014 |
| Environment and behaviour | EMMRC, EFL University | Visakhapatnam | 28-Mar-2014 |
| Pain physiology & psychological factors | EMMRC, EFL University | Visakhapatnam | 28-Mar-2014 |
| Relationship breakdown | EMMRC, EFL University | Visakhapatnam | 28-Mar-2014 |
| Controlling pain psychology methods | EMMRC, EFL University | Visakhapatnam | 28-Mar-2014 |
| Psychological aspects of Yoga Consciousness | Yoga Consciousness trust | Vizianagaram | 18-Nov-2017 |
| Goal Achievement | Mansas School | Vizianagaram | 01-Oct-2016 |
| Anger management | Yoga Consciousness trust | Vizianagaram | 03-Aug-2018 |
| Overcoming inferiority & superiority | Yoga Consciousness trust | Vizianagaram | 06-Jun-2018 |
| Meditative techniques | Yoga Consciousness trust | Visakhapatnam | 07-Dec-2018 |
| Overcoming ego problems | Yoga Consciousness trust | Visakhapatnam | 10-Dec-2018 |
| Social Psychology | Andhra university | Visakhapatnam | 21-Jan-2019 |
| Goal setting and attainment | Yoga Consciousness trust | Vizianagaram | 16-Feb-2019 |
| Social Psychology | Andhra university | Visakhapatnam | 05-Dec-2016 |
| Clinical psychology | Andhra university | Visakhapatnam | 03-Apr-2016 |
| Social Psychology | Andhra university | Visakhapatnam | 30-Nov-2017 |
| Counselling & guidance for adolescent girls | Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidhyalayam | Annandapuram | 30-Mar-2017 |
| Motivation for students | GMR Institute of technology | Srikakulam | 19-Aug-2017 |
| Title of the project | Name of the principal investigator | Name of the co investigator | Name of the client / agency funded | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological profiling of executives 3 | Suneetha Kandi | Suneetha Kandi | Navayuga Engineering Company | 2 months |
| Psychological profiling of executives 2 | Suneetha Kandi | Suneetha Kandi | Suneetha Kandi | 2 months |
| Psychological profiling of executives | Suneetha Kandi | Suneetha Kandi | Navayuga Engineering Company | 2 months |
| Title of the project | Name of the principal investigator | Name of the co investigator | Name of the client / agency funded | Duration |
|---|