Resume Dr.Sandhya Tiwari - M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. (English) A committed professional, with over 18 years of academic & administrative experience, striving to contribute to the field of education and societal development by empowering youth with knowledge and values, currently working in Palamuru University as a faculty in the Department of English, with administrative responsibilities as Director (founding), Centre for Eng. Lang. Training & IQAC, and additional charge in the capacity of Chief Editor, Palamuru Univ.’s Newsletter.

Administrative Accomplishments 1. Establishment of CELT at Palamuru University as the Founding Director 2. Chief Editor, Palamuru University’s Annual Newsletter – (2017-2019) 3. Chief Editor and founder of Srinidhi’s Journal of English Studies (2009-20016) 4. Organized a 5-Day FDP with the Financial Assistance of TEQIP at SNIST. 5. Convened for Two(2) Consecutive Years (2018 and 2019) Two-Day National Seminar with the Financial Assistance of TSCHE and Palamuru University

Invited Talks

Some of the prominent institutions are: Summary 1. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology • Keynotes delivered- 3 (SVNIT) Surat, Gujarat • Plenary talks- 15 2. UGC HRDC Gujarat University, Gujarat • Expert lectures- 120 3. APHRDI, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh • Workshops conducted- 6 4. UGC HRDC Osmania University, Hyd., Telangana • 5. UGC HRDC Goa University, Goa Chaired sessions - 12 6. SRTM University, Nanded, Maharashtra • Panel discussions - 6 7. SCSVM University, Kancheepuram, Tamilnadu • Paper presentations- 45 8. JNTU Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh 9. JNTU , Telanagana 10. KR Mangalam University, Gurgram, Haryana 11. Engineering Staff College of India, Gachi Bowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 12. Central University of Hyderabad, Gachi Bowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 13. RECIPMT (earlier known as CIRE), Hyderabad, Telangana 14. Aeronautical Society of India, Hyderabad Branch, Telangana 15. Indira Gandhi College of Engg. & Tech. for Women, Kancheepuram, Tamilnadu 16. Stella Maris College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 17. Swarnandhra Group of Edu. Institutions, West Godavari Dist., Andhra Pradesh 18. Malla Reddy Group of Insititutions, Hyderabad, Telangana

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As an Author & Researcher

1. Articles published - 45 2. Books authored (single author) - 6 (Including Art and Craft of Public Speaking- Attain Excellence in Public Speaking) 3. Books edited- 4 4. Edited newsletter issues- 7 5. Edited magazine issues- 4 6. ePathshala modules – 2 7. EMRC content preparation &delivery- 12 8. Swayam Prabha modules- 5

Freelance Trainer & Speaker

➢ Workshops as a co-speaker- 2 ➢ Talk shows in Media – 26 Channels – DD Saptagiri, Vanita TV, Maa TV, HMTV, ETV ➢ Youth empowerment programmes- 6

Awards & HOnours  Prof.Shahane Memorial Award, OU M.Phil. Ent. (1996)  Best faculty award- 6 (2007, 2008, 2012, 2015, 2017)  Best Teacher award (2013); Academic excellence award (2015)  Distinguished women academician award (2016)  Rashtria Gaurav Award (2015)  Best Citizens Award (2016)

Master of Ceremony All India Vice-chancellors Conference –OU (2017)

Contact details Dr.Sandhya Tiwari Department of English, Director, Centre for English Language Training (CELT) & Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Palamuru University, Mahabubnagar, Telangana State. 509001 Email – [email protected] [email protected]

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