Research
Teaching and research are priority areas for the institution. The policy of the college and management has been to encourage research by the faculty and to motivate students to pursue research later in their career. The following are the salient aspects of facilities etc provided by the institution.
Research Cell
Research Cell of the College has been constituted with the following objectives:
- ¤To co-ordinate all research related activities involving the teaching faculty of the college.
- ¤To encourage research through short-term training programmes with invited experts in different disciplines.
- ¤To facilitate research leading to Ph.D by the faculty by helping them to apply and obtain leave facility whenever required.
- ¤To receive suggestions from teaching faculty and relevant experts to enhance the availability and research resources at the library.
- ¤To circulate necessary information for applying for research fellowships, participation in seminars and conferences.
- ¤To oversee publications of research papers presented at national and international seminars, conferences organised by the college in the form of proceedings.
- ¤To organise discussions and presentations by faculty regarding their research work in progress.
Composition of the Research Cell
| Sl.No. | Name | Designation | Position | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Sandhya Kaveri K | Principal | Chairperson | 9480 034495 |
| 2. | Dr. Archana Bhat K | Assoc. Professor | Convenor | 9632 658450 |
| 3. | Dr. Rajendra Chenni | Academic Advisor | Honorary Member | 9449 553349 |
| 4. | Dr. Preethi V Shanbhag | Academic Director | Honorary Member | 9448 288483 |
| 5. | Mr. Ganesha H | Librarian | Member | 7899 862411 |
| 6. | Dr. Meghana S G | Asst. professor | Member | 9535 408342 |
| 7. | Dr. Sukeerthi | Asst. professor | Member | 8861 241052 |
| 8. | Mr. Manjunath Swamy S | Asst. professor | Member | 9845 014229 |
| 9. | Dr. Madhu T | Asst. professor | Member | 7829 737549 |
| 10. | Ms. Nancy Lavina Pinto | Asst. professor | Member | 8971 004641 |
- KAPMC as recognised Centre of Research in Psychology of Kevempu University.
KAPMC is affiliated to Kuvempu University, a leading multi-disciplinary state university. As per provisions made by Kuvempu University through approved regulations KAPMC applied for recognition as Research Centre of Kuvempu University in the discipline of Psychology as it is also offering the M.Sc Psychology programme of Kuvempu University since 2019. Subsequent to the visit of the expert team constituted by the university and its recommendation, the university syndicate approved the recognition of the college as Research Centre of Kuvempu University and necessary orders were issued on 02-01-2025. At present the applications of the eligible faculty of the department of psychology for approval as Research Guides for the Ph.D programme are being processed. It is expected that the Ph.D in Psychology programme shall be initiated with the forth coming session of Ph.D entrance examination of Kuvempu University. Three faculty members have the prescribed eligibility qualifications.
- Recruitment of Faculty with Ph.D/ Research Experience.
In order to create a conducive environment for research, efforts, have been made to recruit teaching faculty with Ph.D degrees. At present the following are the teaching faculty with Ph.D degree.
- Archana Bhat K, Associate Professor of Psychology and HOD Ph.D awarded by Mysore University in 2017.
- Sukeerthi, Assistant Professor of Sociology. Ph.D in Sociology awarded by Kuvempu University in 2019.
- Ganesh Prasad, Associate Professor of English. Ph.D in English awarded by Dravidian University, Kuppam in 2025
- Meghana, Assistant Professor of Psychology. Ph.D awarded by Sharada University, Delhi in 2025.
- Tejeshwara, Ph.D in Psychology awarded by Mysore University in
- Shwetha K T, Ph.D in Psychology awarded by Mysore University in 2020.
- Madhu T, Ph.D in Kannada awarded by Kuvempu University in 2025.
- Faculty pursuing Ph.D at Present
- Mrs. Nancy Lavina Pinto, Department of Social Work.
- Mrs. Kavitha R, Department of Kannada.
- Mr. Mohan Kumar, Department of Kannada.
