Faculty Profile

Dr. K. MAGAVEERA NAGAPPA., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D

Assistant Professor

Introduction

Dr. K. MAGAVEERA NAGAPPA has completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Psychology from Presidency College, Chennai. He has done his M.Phil. in Psychology (Industrial Psychology) from Presidency College, Chennai. He has received his Doctorate in Psychology (Clinical Psychology) from Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore. Meanwhile, he has worked as an Individual Fellow (JRF) on a 2-year project for the (Indian Council of Social Science Research) ICSSR, New Delhi. He is a passionate psychology professor with 6 years of experience in teaching at various higher education institutions.

HOBBIES

Reading books, long rides, cooking, travelling.

STRENGTHS

Righteous in actions, Positive in attitude, Leadership skills, Teamwork, Flexibility, Time management, Interpersonal skills.

Vision

To reach the highest echelon in the field of psychology with significant research contributions to society

Inspiration in Life

My life’s experience is my inspiration. It always helped me to identify my interest, skills, passion, and purpose of my life.

Research Achievements and Activities

Research Work in Masters / M.Phil / PhD:

M.Phil Leveraging the Perception of Organizational Climate and Interpersonal Relations among Junior Level and Middle Level Managers

Ph.DEliminating Perceived Stigma and Enhancing Psychosocial Resources using Integrated Intervention among Nurses Treating HIV/AIDS and Cancer Patients

Publications

S.No	Title of the Article	Name of the Journal	Volume, Issue & Page No	Year of Publication	ISSN/ISBN No
1.	Hardiness among Nurses Attending to HIV/AIDS, Cancer, and Other General Patients	International Journal of Psycho-Social Research (IJPSR)	Volume III, Issue No. 2, Page No: 11-120	December 2014	ISSN 320-6381
2.	Self-Esteem and General Self-Efficacy among Nurses attending to HIV/AIDS, Cancer, and Other General Patients	International Journal of Psycho-Social Research (IJPSR)	Volume IV, Issue No. 1, Page No: 48-151	July 2015	ISSN 320-6381

Presentations: Participated and presented a scientific paper entitled “Application of Gestalt Therapy to Enhance the Life Skills of Person Living with HIV (PLHIV)” in the 48th National and 17th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) held at Karnataka University, Dharwad (Karnataka), from 22nd – 24th May, 2013

Participated and presented a scientific paper entitled “Burnout Syndrome among Nurses Attending to HIV/AIDS, Cancer and Other General Patients” in the 49th National and 18th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) held at Gujarat Law Society’s Smt. Laxmiben & Shri Chimanlal Mehta Arts College (Department of Psychology), Ahmedabad, from 1st – 3rd March, 2014.

Participated and presented a scientific paper entitled “Self-Esteem and General Self-Efficacy among Nurses attending to HIV/AIDS, Cancer and Other General Patients” in the 50th National and 19th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) held at SPW Degree & PG College (TTD), Tirupati from 23rd – 25th January, 2015.

FDP/ Workshop/ Training Attended:Participated in a short-term training program on ‘Intellectual and Functional Assessment for Persons with Multiple Disabilities’ held at NIEPMD, Chennai.

Participated in the National Workshop on ‘Development of Guidelines for Assessment, Remediation and Management of Learning Disabled’ organized by the Department of Psychology, PSG College, Coimbatore.

Participated in All India Workshop on ‘Research Methodology and Technology Management in Higher Education’ organized by Pondicherry University.

Participated in the International Conference On ‘Reforms in the Globalized Era: New Vistas’ held at Patrician College, Chennai.

Participated in the workshop on ‘Educating Educators on Psycho-Spiritual Mentoring’ held at University of Madras, Chennai.

Awards/ Achievements/ Others. Ranked 1st in B.Sc. Psychology, Presidency College affiliated to University of Madras.

Awarded with the Certificate of Merit for the Special Service Project (N.S.S) held between 2005 and 2006.

Awarded with the Certificate of Appreciation by Madras Medical Mission and CAPACS for the donation of blood.

MOOC:Completed a NPTEL course on “Emotional Intelligence” by IIT Kharagpur in