Prof.V.Srikanth Reddy, during his long career of 30 years as Lecturer, Associate Professor and Professor in the Department of Psychology in Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, he proved himself as a good teacher, Researcher and an able Administrator with a student friendly approach. Hel held many administrative and academic positions in the University. Currently he is the Rector of S.V.University.
16 Ph.Ds and 13 M.Phils have been awarded under his research guidance and more than 10 scholars are still working for their Ph.D. Three students have completed their post -doctoral fellowships under his able guidance. He has also guided two Fulbright scholars in India and currently two post-doctoral fellows are working under him and currently he is the Director for Centre for Research on Aging, Department of Psychology, S.V.University. He has handled 3 projects.
To his credit he has 38 Research Publications and attended several Conferences / Seminars /Workshops, he has Edited Books: 2 and received Dr. D.P. Basu Medal for Best Paper Presentation at VII Annual Conference of Geriatric Society of India, 1988. UGADI PURASKARAM STATE AWARD – 2015 for Teaching, Research and Counseling in the Field of Psychology and Andhra Pradesh State Best Teacher award for the year 2021-22.
General Publications
- Srikanth Reddy, V., and Ramamurthi, P.V. Coping Strategies in Relation to Areas of the Job Stress. Managerial Psychology, 1987, 8, 37-39.
- Srikanth Reddy, V., and Ramamurthi, P.V. Coping to on the Job Stress: Age Differences. Managerial Psychology, 1989 1&2, 53-62.
- Srikanth Reddy, V., and Ramamurthi, P.V. On the Job Stress of Middle Aged and Elderly Executives. Managerial Psychology, 1990, 1 & 2, 16-23.
- Srikanth Reddy, V., and Ramamurthi, P.V. The relation between stress, experience on the Job-Age Personality and General Ability. Psychological Studies, 1991, 36, 87-95.
- Srikanth Reddy, V., and Ramamurthi, P.V, Kesavulu Reddy. A Comparative Study of Sources of Stress among Disabled Boys and Girls. Journal of Personality & Clinical Studies, 1991, 7(2), 125-129.
- Srikanth Reddy, Ramamurthi, P.V, V Coping with on Job Stress Coping of Older Executives. Indian Journal of Community Guidance and Research, 1992, 92(2).
- Srikanth Reddy, V. Coping to Stress “Stress Management” Edited by Dr. B. Nagarathnamma and Dr. K. Sreenivasa Rao, 1994, 24-38
- Srikanth Reddy, V. and K. Raja Reddy. Kinds of Helpers to Stress Coping in Rural Elders. Aging: Indian Perspective and Global Scenario. Edited by Vinod Kumar, 1996, 257-259
- Sivasankara Reddy, K., Samiullah, S., and Srikanth Reddy, V. Normative and Evaluate Aspects in a Collectivistic Society. Indian Journal of Applied Psychology, 1999, 25, 1 & 2.
- L.Coolidge,Daniel L. Segal, Julie A.C.Ellett, Sivasankara Reddy, Babu Rao, G. and Srikanth Reddy, V. A Cross-cultural Comparison of Personality Disorder features in American and Indian College Students. Indian Journal of Psychological Issues, 2001, 9(2), 10-19.
- Srikanth Reddy, V, and Balakoteswari, V. A Study of Stress in Different Organizations. Social Sciences International, 2004, 20(2), 96-109.
- Viswanath Reddy, and Srikanth Reddy. Stress and Coping Strategies in Children- Edutracks, 2004, 3(10).
- Srikanth Reddy, Balakoteswari, V. Stress and Coping Resources in Executives. Personality Study and Group Behavior, 2004, 24.
- Srikanth Reddy, V. Balakoteswari V & Tirumala Rao, T. Sources of Stress among Adolescents. Journal of Community Guidance & Research, 2005, 22(2).
- Lokanatha Reddy, G. and Srikanth Reddy, V. (2013). Gender differences with regard to Sources of Stress among HIV/AIDS affected People. Educare, Vol. Vol. I (1), Pp. 10-14, ISSN No. 2319-5282.
- Kesava Reddy, G. and Srikanth Reddy, V. (2013). Stress among Teachers of Sarvaskiksha Abhiyan and Rashtriya Madyamik Shiksha Abhiyan in relation to Pupil Control Orientation and Job Satisfaction, Education at the Cross Roads, II(1), Pp. 191-199. APH Publishing Corporation, ISSN No. 2320-0316.
- Gopala Krisha, P., and Srikanth Reddy, V. (2014). Stress among School Teachers in relation to Gender, Sector, Self-esteem and Locus of Control. Acme International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol.II(XI), Pp. 63-70. ISSN : 2320 – 236X.
- Jayanthi, T. and Srikanth Reddy, V. (2014). Influence of Gender on Sources of Stress in HIV / AIDS Patients (2014). International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 3(6), pp. 426-428. ISSN No. 2277 – 8170.
- Jayanthi, T. and Srikanth Reddy, V. (2014). Gender differences in Using Coping Strategies by HIV/AIDS Patients. Global Journal for Research Analysis, Vol. 3(5), Pp. 1-3. ISSN No. 2277 – 8160.
- Mangilal Banoth and Srikanth Reddy, V. (2014). The Influence of Locus of Control on Stress and Coping Behavioir among Engineering Students. International Journal of Psychology and Education, Vol. 2(1), Pp. 40-45. ISSN : 2321 – 8606.
- Jayaveerudu, J. and Srikanth Reddy, V. (2015). Impact of Gender and Locality on Mental Health among Aged. Innovative Thoughts, Vol. 3(3), Pp. 26-35.
- Sreedhar, T. and Srikanth Reddy, V. (2016). A Cross – sectional Study on Perceived Stress and Coping Mechanisms among Children Suffering with Mute and Hearing Impairment. International Journal of Science and Research, Vol. 5(1), ISSN No. (Online) – 2319 – 7064.
- Srisailamaiah, M., Suresh, K. and Srikanth Reddy, V. (2016). Depression and Psychological Well-being among Living Institutionalized and Non-Institutionalized Elderly, The International Journal of Indian Psychology, Vol. 3(4), Pp. 2349-3429. ISSN No. 2349 – 3429.
- Sreedhar, T., Rajyalakshmi, A. and Srikanth Reddy, V. (2016). Impact of Psycho-educational Intervention on Stress and coping among Mute and Hearing Impaired Children. Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, Vol. 2(8), Pp. 1608 – 1613. ISSN No. 2454 – 1362.
- Amareswara Raju, M. Dr., Siva Sankar, V. Dr. and Srikanth Reddy, V. (2016). Stress among Middle Aged people in relation to their Gender, Occupation, Locality and Age. Vignettes of Research, Vol. IV(III), Pp. 9-15. ISSN No. 2320 – 1797.
- Amarnath Reddy K, and Srikanth Reddy, V. (2016). Impact of Gender, Intelligence and Stress on Academic Achievement of Primary School Students. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol. 2(7), pp. 01-04. ISSN No. 2455-2070.
- Bhuvaneswari Devi and Srikanth Reddy, V. (2017). Stress and Coping Strategies among Orphan Children’s. Paripex – Indian Journal of Research, Vol. 6(8), pp. 12-14. ISSN No. 2250-1991.
- Siva Sankar, V., Vasudha, V. and Srikanth Reddy, V. (2018). Stress among Elderly in relation to Gender, Age, Social Support and Psychological Well-Being. International Journal of Basic and Applied Research, Vol. 8(11), pp. 486-495.
- Srisailamaiah, M. and Srikanth Reddy, V. (2019). Impact of Age, Gender and Social Support on Depression among Community Dwelling Elderly. International Journal of Research Culture Society, Vol. 3(2), pp. 43-46.
- Srisailamaiah, M and Srikanth Reddy, V. (2019). Depression among Community Dwelling Elderly. The Research Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. X(III), 162-167.
- K,Srisailamaiah Maheswara .and Srikanth Reddy .V (2020).Behavioral Problems and Memory lapses among elderly women staying in senior care homes.International Journal of Multidisciplinary educational research. Vol.5(16),pp.96-102.
- Tirumala Rao.V and Srikanth Reddy. V (2021). Perfectionism among Adolescents, Global Journal for research analysis.Vol.10(1).pp.51-52
- Tirumala Rao.V and Srikanth Reddy. V (2021). Impact of Gender, Locality and Management on Social Support of Adolescents, International Journal of Scientific Research.Vol.10(7),pp.42-43.
- Tirumala Rao.V and Srikanth Reddy.V (2021). Impact of Perfectionism, Social Support and Gender on Achievement Motivation of Adolescents, Paripex-Indian journal of research. Vol.10(06), pp.23-25.
- K, Srisailamaiah Maheswara and Srikanth Reddy.V (2021). Anxiety among Elderly living in old age homes, The International journal of Indian Psychology.Vol.09(3).
Books
- Stress, Coping Styles among Older and Younger Executives 2006 SVU Press
- General Psychology 2010 Telugu Academy
- Samanya Manovignna Sastram 2011 Telugu Academy
- Researchers , Ageing & Health – Life Span Development 2017 Prof. D. Jamuna & Prof. V. Srikanth Reddy
Research interest
Stress and Coping Behavior
Research projects
Income Security of the Aged Women Department of Women and Child Welfare, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India
Conference
- National Seminar on Psychology in the Changing Global Scenario, March 29th and 30th, 2010
- National Seminar on Healthy Aging – A Life Span Perspective, 10th and 11th March, 2016
- International Youth Day, 12th August, 2016, S.V. University, Tirupati in Collaboration with RGINYD, Sri Perumbudur (TN)
- International Seminar on Contemporary Trends in Health Psychology: Role of Psychologist. September 25th & 26th 2017, Dept. of Psychology. S.V.U.
- Workshop on “Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Age Friendly Cities” from 17th July to 21st July, 2019, New Delhi.
- Workshop of ESRC – ICSSR 2018, The workshop was organized from 24th to 28th 2018, S.V. University, Tirupati.
Conferences / Seminars / Workshops Attended
- Age Friendly Cities ESRC – ICSSR Meeting – January 2-24the, Edinburgh, UK.
- Workshop on “Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Age Friendly Cities” from 17th July to 21st July, 2019, New Delhi.
- Workshop of ESRC – ICSSR 2018, The workshop was organized from 24th to 28th 2018, S.V. University, Tirupati.
- Ninth Annual Meet of AOP & International Conference (INCAOP-13) on June 29th and 30th, 2013. Academy of Psychologists, Directorate of Distance Education, S.V. University, Tirupati.
- Stress and Well-Being in Adolescents, Dept. of Psychology, S.V. University, Tirupati on 30th & 31st March, 2012.
- UGC National Seminar on Stress and Wellbeing in Adolescents- Role of Psychology, Dept. of Psychology, S.V. University, March 30th and 31st, 2012.
- UGC-DRS National Seminar on Mental Health and Well-Being Across the Life Span. Dept. of Psychology, S.V. University, Tirupati, March 17th-18th, 2012.
- 6th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Psychologists (AOP),13th & 14th September, 2010.
- National Seminar on Psychology in the Changing Global Scenario, S.V. University, Tirupati, March 29th and 30th, 2010.
- Workshop on Counseling and Family Therapy, Department of Psychology, S.V. University, 29th February, 2010.
- Workshop on Exploratory and Programme Development, Conducted by DST on 29th and 30th October, 2009 at S.V. University, Tirupati.
- International Symposium and Conference of Gerontology and Geriatrics, S.V. University, Tirupati, December 16th to 18th, 2008.
- National Seminar on Psychology and Real World, S.V. University, Tirupati, 29th-30th December, 2007.
- National Workshop on Dissemination Training Programme for Trainers (TOT), at Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), conducted by NACO, New Delhi from 2-4th August, 2007.
- National Seminar on Psycho Social care of the Aged: Canadian and Indian perspective held at Department of Psychology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar from 11th to 12th March, 2006.
- UGC National Seminar on Stress and Coping Strategies held by Department of Psychology, Annamalai University from 23-24th March, 2004.
- National Conference on Challenges and responses: Psychology for Integration The 3rd Annual Conference of the Academy of Psychologists – organized by Dept. of Psychology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from 28th February to 1st March, 2003.
- All India Conference of Sociology for a Better Future: held at SVU, Tirupati from 26th & 27th November, 2001.
- Workshop on Development of Self Learning Material held by DDE, SVU on 31st January, 2001.
- National Conference on Emerging Trends in Applied Psychology in the New Millennium held at SVU, Tirupati from 08-10 February, 2001.
- 3rd International & 34th IAAP Conference held at Chennai, December, 1997.
- 3rd National Conference on Psycho-Linguistic Association of India, PLAI, October, 1997.
- National Seminar / Symposium on Global Trends in Ageing, S.V. University, Tirupati, 1996.
- International Symposium on Gerontology and VII Conference of the Association Gerontology, November, 1994, New Delhi.
- Symposium and Stress Management, Organized by the center for studies in Human & Social Development held at S.V. University, 1994.
- The National Conference on Psychology of well-being organized by NVEGA, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 1994.
- Symposium of Social Effects of Alcoholism, Organized by Center for Studies in Human & Social Development held at S.V. University, 1994.
- 29th Annual Conference of India Academy of Applied Psychology, Tirupati, 1992.
- National Symposium on Aging, Tirupati 1991.
- UGC National Seminar on Psychology of the Disabled, S.V. University, Tirupati, 1990.
- VII Annual Conference of Geriatric Society / 44 Joint Conference of API, Calcutta, 1989.
- National Seminar on Gerontology, S.V. University, Tirupati, 1988.
- XXV Annual Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Hyderabad, 1989.
- VII Annual Geriatric Society Conference / 43rd Joint Annual Conference of API, Pune, 1988.
- D.P. Basu Medal for Best Paper Presentation at VII Annual Conference of Geriatric Society of India, 1988.
- UGADI PURASKARAM STATE AWARD – 2015 for Teaching, Research and Counseling in the Field of Psychology, by Surya’s Educational & Welfare Society
Membership in Academic Bodies
- Board of Studies, Member in S.V. University
- Board of Studies in Psychology, UG and PG, Bangalore
- Board of Examinations in Psychology, PG, Bangalore University
- Board of Studies, Andhra University
- Board of Examinations, Andhra University
- Board of Examiners, Gulbarga University
- Board of Examiners, GITAM University
Membership in Professional Bodies
- Life Member in Geriatrics Society
- Life Member of Indian Psychological Association
- Life Member of Madras Psychological Association
- Life Member of Academy of Psychologists
- Fellow of International Association of Holistic Psychology
Member In Various Committees
- Central Committee to Monitor and Coordinate to Trainee Programme to teachers proposed by APSCHE
- Improving the Generic Skills to the students in Colleges and Universities
- APSCHE – CIHL – Implementation of Short Term Courses at Tirupati
- Member, Anti Raging Committee, SV University, Tirupati
- Member, APSCHE on New Education Policy, 2019
- Member, Advisory Committee, APRCET-2019
- Member of Committee on Monitoring the Safety of Students Residing in the Hostels during the Examination Time – 2020.
Administrative Positions
- Deputy Warden of SVU Men’s Hostels from 08-12-1994 to 08-12-1995
- Special Officer for P.G. Exam’s from 24-02-05 to 23-02-06
- Public Relations Officer from 24-02-06 to 07-08-2007
- Dean CDC, S.V. University from 07-09-2010 to 06-09-2014
- Head, Dept. of Psychology from 24-12-2014 to 23-12-2016
- Chairman, Board of Studies, Dept. of Psychology, S.V. University, Tirupati.
- Vice-Principal S.V.U. College of Sciences, S.V.U. Tirupati.
- Warden, From 18-09-2021 to 03-12-2021 S.V.U. College of Sciences Hostel, S.V.U. Tirupati
- Principal From 18-09-2021 to 03-12-2021 S.V.U. College of Sciences, S.V.U. Tirupati.
- Rector , Srivenkateswara Univerasity, Tirupati- 03-12-2021
Organizational Positions
- Secretary of Sri Venkateswara University Teachers Association (SVUTA)
- Member, S.V. University Community Development Programme
Resource Person in Various Training Institutions
- SVETA, SBI, Andhra Bank, Police of Chittoor District, Airport Authority of India, Tirupati
Resource Person in Academic Institutions
- IIT Tirupati, SDLCE-Kakathiya University, Warangal, Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, Tirupati
Extension Activities
- Helped Govt. of Andhra Pradesh in AASARA programme for identifying mentally retarded children in Anantapur District in collaboration with RDT.
- Organized Mega Health Camp at Panapakam Village by S.V. University, Directorate of Community Development
Training Course Organized
- ICSSR Sponsored Research Methodology Course for Social Sciences (Psychology) on 17th – 26th March, 2017, Department of Psychology, S.V. University
Training Courses Attended
- Prevention of Drug Abuse & Alcoholism by organized by National Institute of Social Defense in Collaboration with T.T. Ranganathan Clinical Research Foundation, Chennai
- Training programme for Trainers (TOT) by National Aids Control Authority (NACO), New Delhi.