Faculty Profile
Kandi Suneetha
Associate Professor, Applied psychology, GSHS, VSP
Education
Ph. D.Email ID
skandi@gitam.eduEducation
Ph. D.About
Suneetha Kandi is from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. She has a Ph. D and Postdoctoral from Andhra University. She was a UGC NET-JRF Fellow. Her research interests lie in Adolescent Studies, Cognitive Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies with reference to Yoga, Meditation and Spirituality. She is certified in Solution Focused Brief Therapy.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 |
|---|