CURRICULUM VITAE 1. Name : Prof. K.RATHNAIAH th 2. Date of Birth : June 10 , 1951 3. Social Status : Scheduled Caste 4. Native Address : Sanambatla (Vill & Post) Chandragiri (Mandal) Chittoor (Dist.) Andhra Pradesh 5. Address for Communication : Prof K. Rathnaiah Vice-Chancellor Dravidian University Sreenivasavanam Kuppam – 517 426 Mobile: 9441646677 (Off) 9440182536 Email : [email protected] [email protected] 6. Academic Qualifications : Year of Degree Subjects University Passing Ph.D. Sociology S.V. University 1987 M.A. Sociology S.V. University 1978 B.A. History, Economics & S.V. University 1976 Political Science 7. Total Teaching Experience at Post-Graduation Level : 31 years 8. Experience as Professor : 13 years a. Professor of Sociology from July 27th, 1998 to June 30, 2011, S.V. University, Tirupati. b. Reader in Sociology from April 23, 1993 to July 26, 1998, S.V. University, Tirupati c. Reader in Home Science Extension from November 9, 1989 to April 22, 1993, S.V. University, Tirupati d. Lecturer in Sociology from June 16th, 1980 to November 8, 1989, S.V. University, Tirupati. 9. Total Administrative Experience : 14 years 10. Administrative positions held : Present: Vice-Chancellor, Dravidian University, Kuppam from 20.04.2012. 1) Governing Board Member, Central Institute of Classical Tamil, Chennai 2) Board of Governors, A.P. Residential Educational Institutions Society, Hyderabad for a period of three years from 20.07.2012. 3) Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad 4) Rector, S.V. University, Tirupati from 15-12- 2008 to 29-06-2011. 5) Member, Executive Council, S.V. University, Tirupati from 23-02-2005 to 14-12-2008. 6) Member, Academic Senate, S.V. University, Tirupati from 28-02-2005 to 29-06-2011. 7) Special Officer (Development), S.V. University, Tirupati from 25-12-1995 to 06- 09-1998. 8) Special Officer (Development), S.V. University, Tirupati from 16-06-2002 to 15- 06-2003. 9) Head, Department of Sociology, S.V. University from 18-8-2003 to 17-8-2005 10) Chairman, Board of Studies in Sociology & Social Work (Combined), 2 S.V. University, Tirupati from 01-06-2007 to 14-12-2008. 11. Awards : 1. Siksha Ratan Puraskar (2007) by India International Friendship Society, New Delhi 2. Best Citizen of India (2008) by International Publishing House, New Delhi. 3. International Gold Star (2008) by India International Friendship Society, New Delhi. 4. Rajiv Gandhi Award (2008) by India International Friendship Society, New Delhi. 5. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Fellowship Award (2008) by Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademy, New Delhi. 6. Andhra Rathnam Award (2009) by Arpita Cultural and Social Voluntary Organisation, Visakhapatnam. 7. Dr. Sarvepalle Radhakrishnan National Award (2012) by Famous News, Telugu Monthly, Visakhapatnam. 8. Aanimuthyam – Life Time Achievement Award (2012) by Mother Terisa Social Welfare Organization, Hyderabad. 9. Indira Priyadarshini Award (2012) 10. Best Teacher Award (2012) by Nandanam Academy, Tirupati. 11. Life Time Achievement Award (2012) by A.P. Cultural Awareness Society, Visakhapatnam. 12. Total Research Experience : 30 years 13. Ph.D. Degrees Awarded : S. Name of the Year of Title of the Thesis No. Candidate Award 1. R.Magyclara (W) Socio - Economic conditions of Patnul Salis May 1993 in Tirupati Town 2. A.Aseervadam Changing Pattern of Socio- Economic Nov 1993 3 Conditions of Malas (A Schedule Caste) in Vedurukuppam MandaI of Chittoor District, A.P. 3. B.Naga Jyothi (W) Girl Delinquents in A.P. - A Sociological July 1999 Study 4. K.Ananda Reddy Industrial RelationsIn Cotton, Textile April 2001 Industries of Chittoor District, A.P. 5 B.Penchalaiah Development of Scheduled Castes - A Study June 2004 on Scavengers in Kadapa District of A.P 6. M.R.Gowramma(W) Mathammas - A Sociological-Study September 2006 7. B. Sasi Priya (W) Sociological Study of Scheduled Caste March Women in Chittoor District in A.P. 2009 14. M. Phil. Degrees Awarded : S. Year of No Name of the Candidate Title of the Thesis Award 1. K.Ailaiah Sociological Study of Lambadi’s in March Warangal District of A.P. 1990 2. M.Chandrayudu Sociological Study of Yerukulas in July 1994 Anantapur District of AP. 3. K.Sridevi Reddy(W) Sociological Study of Child Labour in July 1998 Chittoor District of AP. 4. M.R.Gowramma (W) Sociological Study of Mathammas in June 2002 Chittoor District of AP. 5. M.Babaiah Socio-economic Problems of the Old June 2008 Age people in Chittoor District of A.P. 6. Ms.L.Varalakshmamma (W) Socio-economic conditions of June 2009 Chenchus in Kurnool District of A.P. 7. C.Aruna (W) Sociological Study of Women Sep 2010 Domestic Servants in an Urban Centre – Tirupati 15. Pursuing Ph.D : S. Name of the Title of the Thesis No Candidate 1. T. Srinivasulu Development of Scheduled Tribes An Evaluation on Governmental Schemes 2. N. Nagaraju A Sociological Study of Wood Carvers In Chittoor District of A.P. 3. G. Hari Prasad Sociological Study of Chenchus in AP. 4. D.Bhaskar Impact of Alcoholism among Agricultural Labours 5. C.Lathamma (W) Sociology Study of Women Agricultural Labourers 4 in A.P. 6. T.Indiramma (W) A Study on Indiramma Housing Scheme 7. M.Babaiah Socio-economic problems of Landless poor in Special Economic Zone in Chittoor District of A.P. 16. Areas of Research Interest : 1. Marginalised Communities 2. Criminology 3. Social Welfare and Administration 17. Special Lecturers Delivered th 1. Key note Address on 8 March 2009 in the International Women’s Day at S.V. University, Tirupati. st 2. Inaugural Address on 1 April 2009 – National Information Technology Colloquium – 2009 at S.V. University, Tirupati. nd 3. Inaugural Address on 22 May 2009 – International Bio-Diversity Day – at Aranya Bhavan, Hyderabad. nd 4. Valedictory address on 22 June, 2009 at International Seminar on Srimad Bhagavatham conducted by O.R.O. S.V. University, Tirupati and Santha Biotech, Hyderabad. 18. PUBLICATIONS : Books published : 1. Social Change Among Malas - An Ex - Untouchable Caste in South India, Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi, 1991. Books under print : 1. Social Change among Malas and Madigas - A Comparative Study 2. Devadasis in Andhra Pradesh. 19. ARTICLES PUBLISHED : 1. The Economic Organization of Malas in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh in Folklore Vol.28, No.9, September, 1987. 5 2. The Socio - Economic Status of the two Scheduled Caste Groups (Malas and Madigas) in Andhra Pradesh - A Comparative Study, Published in Guru Nanak Journal of Sociology, Vol.1, No.1, April 1988. 3. Educational Progress Scheduled Castes of Malas in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, Published in Folklore, Vo1.29, No.41, (April - June),1988. 4. The Political Organisation of Malas in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh - A Study, Published in Eastern Anthropologist, Vo1.41, (April - June), 1988. 5. Abstract published International Political Science Abstract Documentation Politique International, France. 6. The Role of Audio-Visual aids in Non-Formal Extension Education for Rural Development, Published in Journal of Educational Research and Extension, Vo1.32, No.2, Oct.1995. 7. An article entitled Family Planning and Utilization of Services, Published in the book Health Care Services Management” by Delta Publishers, Delhi, 1995. 8. An article entitled Health Status of Women Published in the book Health Care Services Management by Delta Publishers, Delhi, 1995. 9. An article entitled Development Efforts for Tribal Women in Kodur in Andhra Pradesh, by Divya Creations, Secunderabad, 2005. 10. An article entitled Development and the Scheduled Castes in India - An inter-state disparities by Divya Creations, Secunderabad, 2005. 20. SEMINARS ATTENDED AND PRESENTED : i. Presented one paper entitled Family Planning and Utilisation of Modem Health Services at the ICSSR National Seminar on Economics of Health care for under Privileged from 15-16 April 1994. Organised by the Dept. of Economic, S.V. University, Tirupati. ii. Presented One Paper entitled Health Status of Women in India at the ICSSR National Seminar on Economic of Health care for under 6 Privileged from 15-16 April 1994, organised by the Department of Economics, S.V. University, Tirupati. iii. Presented One Paper entitled Strengthening families at risk - 4 'E's Programme at UGC National Seminar on Future of Indian Family Challenges for Social Work Education 28-30 January 1995, Organised by the Department of Social Work, S.P.Mahila Viswavidyalayam, Tirupati. iv. Presented One Paper entitled Sociologist as an Extension Counsellor - The need of the Hour for Social Development in the National Seminar on Sociology for Social Development - Prospects and Potentials for the 21st Century Organised by the Kerala Sociological Society at Trivandrum during November 29,30 and Dec.1, 1996. v. Presented One Paper entitled Victimisation of Women - Coping with Violence - at the UGC National Seminar from 25-27 March, 1997, Organised by the Department of Sociology, S.V.University, Tirupati. vi. Presented One Paper entitled Social Planning for HIV / AIDS infection control at the UGC National Seminar from 25-27 March, 1997, Organised by the Department of Sociology, S.V.University, Tirupati vii. Presented One Paper entitled Problems of Wood Carvers in a Temple Town of Tirupati at the UGC National Seminar on Urban Problems in India - Act Now to Eradicate from 10th & 11th November 2003 Organised by Dept of Sociology, S.V.University, Tirupati, A.P., INDIA. viii. Presented One Paper entitled Alcoholism as a Social Problem-Now to Prevent at the UGC National Seminar on Urban Problems in India Act Now th th to Eradicate from 10 & 11 November 2003 Organised by Dept of Sociology, S.V.University, Tirupati, A.P., INDIA. ix. Presented One Paper entitled The Evil Practice of Mathammas in Tirupati Town - Now to Eradicate at the UGC National Seminar on Urban Problems in India - Act Now to Eradicate from 10th & 11th November 2003 Organised by Dept of Sociology, S.V.University, Tirupati, A.P., INDIA.