Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Papers Presented at National and International Conferences
Books published
Events Organized
Hands-on experience in formulating & combining training programs and psychometric assessment for students for
Ph.D. Thesis Topic
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Anuja V

Chennai

Summary

A dedicated Assistant Professor with 15 + Years of experience in delivering good education at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Known for innovative teaching methods, fostering critical thinking, and achieving consistently high student evaluations. Proven track record in Research Excellence and Mentorship, aiming to Advance Psychology through collaboration and innovation. A passionate researcher with numerous publications in reputed Journals, author of books, and regular contributor to conferences in India and abroad. Have experience working with Psychiatrists and have donned the roles of a psychological consultant and psychometrician.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychologist

Patrician School, Sunshine School
  • Psychological Assessment for the Students and Parents
  • Career Guidance & Counselling for Students.

Psychologist

Multiple centers
  • Worked as a psychologist
  • Involved in Group therapy, Family counselling, and One-to-one counselling

Consultant Psychologist

Standard hospital, Brain and spine hospital
  • Standard hospital
  • Brain and spine hospital

Soft skills trainer

  • Assessment and training on personality development @ Murugappa Polytechnic, Rajeswari Engineering College, SA Engineering College, St. Joseph Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  • Lecture on “Ethics for Counseling and Psychotherapy” @ Sri Kanniga Parameswari College
  • Stress management lecture @ Wheels India Limited.

Head of Department cum Assistant Professor

S.A. College of Arts and Science
05.2024 - Current
  • Currently working as Head of Department cum Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology at S.A. College of Arts and Science, Chennai (May 2024 till date)

Assistant Professor

Madras school of social work
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Worked as Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology at Madras school of social work, Egmore, Chennai (2020-2024)

HOD cum Assistant Professor

Apollo Arts and Science College
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Worked as HOD cum Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Apollo Arts and Science College, Chennai (2019-2020). Organized a one-day seminar, “Life Skill Training for College Students”

Assistant Professor

Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Served as Assistant Professor at Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women in Korattur, Chennai, from 2016 to 2019. Organized a one-day national seminar on recent trends in psychological well-being in 2017.

Lecturer

Ranagphopathi College of Education
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Worked as a lecturer at Ranagphopathi College of Education (2011-2013)

Education

Ph.D. -

Annamalai University
01-2019

M.Sc. - Applied Psychology

Annamalai University
01-2010

B.Sc. - Psychology

Annamalai University
01-2008

H.S.C - undefined

State Board of Tamil Nadu
01-1996

Skills

Emotional awareness

Group therapy

Social work

Behavior analysis

Papers Presented at National and International Conferences

  • Stress Coping Strategies among Civil Pilots (CCF)
  • Stress and General well-being among House surgeons: Psychotherapy and Counseling [Aakar Foundation]
  • Personality Assessment in 7th National and 1st International Conference of the Academy of Psychologists on “Mental Health and Well-being” [8 – 9th April 2011, CMRI Institute Management Studies]
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy among Cancer Patients [Annamalai University]
  • Positive behavior intervention among School Students. (University of Pondicherry) (Nov 2012)
  • Effect of CBT on Depression” 48th & 17th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology Karnatak University, Dharwad
  • Effectiveness of Psychological Intervention for Treating Depression among Information Technology employees, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
  • Development of Counselling among School Children: 2nd International Seminar on School Psychology, March 2013 Tiruvannamalai District, Polur.
  • Psychological Intervention Improves the Life Style of Diabetic Patients: International conference on Social and Behavioral sciences ICSBS- Singapore, August -2017.
  • Anuja. V Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Tinnitus: An Applied Bioanalytic Perspective. (Volume 11 Issue 4 )-2025 D.O.I: 10.53555/jab.v11i4.479
  • Anuja. V Influence of Sleep Deprivation on Cognitive Function and Neural Connectivity in Healthy Adults. Journal of Neonatal Surgery Vol 14, Issue 4 ISSN: 2226-0439 2025, https://www.jneonatalsurg.com , D.O.I: https://doi.org/10.63682/jns.v14i4.3945
  • Anuja V Influence of technology on Aggression and Patience among Adolescents Post-Pandemic, Journal of Emerging Technology and Innovative Research Vol. 11 ISSN 2349-5162.
  • Anuja. V, The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy on Depressed Cervical Cancer Patients, International Journal of Current Research, Vol. 8 Issue 11, ISSN 0975-833X, 2016.
  • Anuja. V, Psychological Problem of Cervical Cancer Patient after Radiotherapy do Treatment Modalities, Disease Stages Influence Outcome, Elixir International Journal, ISSN 2229- 712X, 2016
  • Anuja. V Predicting Quality of Life among Newly Diagnosed Cervical Patients, International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 5 Issue 10, ISSN 2277-8179, 2016.
  • Anuja. V, Effects of Chemotherapy Treatment of Cognitive Function, International Journal of Management Research and Social Science, Vol. 3 Issue 1, ISSN 2394-6407, 2016.
  • Anuja. V, Detecting Psychological Distress and Depression of Women with Cancer, International Journals of Research in Social Science, ISSN 2320-1738, 2016.
  • Anuja. V, Relationship between Demographic Variables and Death Anxiety among Cancer Patient, Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Vol – 3 Issue 12, ISSN 2249-849X, 2014

Books published

  • Nurturing Young Minds Book Published on 15th June 2024 ISBN Number 978-81-973497-5-1 (Available on Amazon)
  • Textbooks on Social Psychology-1 and Social Psychology-II for MSc. Psychology students @ Tamil Nadu Open University-2019
  • Transformative approaches to banking, marketing, and education in the modern Economy. Chapter: Consumer psychology insights from AI-Driven marketing campaigns ISBN: 978-93-482-5410-8.

Events Organized

  • Organized “National Hackathon on Empowering Geriatric Care through Innovation” at S. A College of Arts and Science (2025)
  • Organized PSYCHATHON -one-day Exhibition to bring mental health awareness among school and college students (2019)
  • One-day seminar for CBSE school teachers on “Classroom management and identifying special children” (Arjana Management Consultant Pvt Ltd)

Hands-on experience in formulating & combining training programs and psychometric assessment for students for

  • Career counselling
  • ADHD and Learning Disability
  • Behavior modification
  • Memory techniques
  • Goal setting
  • Parental counselling

Ph.D. Thesis Topic

Effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy on Psychological Distress among Cancer Patients

Timeline

Head of Department cum Assistant Professor

S.A. College of Arts and Science
05.2024 - Current

Assistant Professor

Madras school of social work
01.2020 - 01.2024

HOD cum Assistant Professor

Apollo Arts and Science College
01.2019 - 01.2020

Assistant Professor

Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women
01.2016 - 01.2019

Lecturer

Ranagphopathi College of Education
01.2011 - 01.2013

Psychologist

Patrician School, Sunshine School

Psychologist

Multiple centers

Consultant Psychologist

Standard hospital, Brain and spine hospital

Soft skills trainer

M.Sc. - Applied Psychology

Annamalai University

B.Sc. - Psychology

Annamalai University

H.S.C - undefined

State Board of Tamil Nadu

Ph.D. -

Annamalai University
Anuja V