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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 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. Maheshbabu Asst. Professor Convenor 9740 623126
3 Dr. Rajendra Chenni Academic Advisor Honorary Member 9449 553349
4 Dr. Preethi V Shanbhag Academic Director Honorary Member 9448 288483
5 Dr. Archana Bhat K Assoc. Professor Member 9632 658450
6 Mr. Ganesha H Librarian Member 7899 862411
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 Mrs. Kavya S Raikar Asst. Professor Member 7022 409141

KAPMC as Recognised Centre of Research in Psychology of Kuvempu 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 since 2019.

The university syndicate approved the recognition on 02-01-2025. Applications of eligible faculty of the Department of Psychology for approval as Research Guides are being processed, and the Ph.D programme is expected to commence with the next session. 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 faculty members with Ph.D degree:

  • Dr. Archana Bhat K, Associate Professor of Psychology and HOD – Ph.D, Mysore University (2017)
  • Dr. Sukeerthi, Assistant Professor of Sociology – Ph.D, Kuvempu University (2019)
  • Dr. Ganesh Prasad, Associate Professor of English – Ph.D, Dravidian University (2025)
  • Dr. Meghana, Assistant Professor of Psychology – Ph.D, Sharada University, Delhi (2025)
  • Dr. Tejeshwara, Ph.D in Psychology – Mysore University
  • Dr. Shwetha K T, Ph.D in Psychology – Mysore University (2020)
  • Dr. Madhu T, Ph.D in Kannada – Kuvempu University (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

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