Assistant Professor and Head

Dr Ayesha Parveen Haroon

Department of Psychology

Interests

  1. Communication Apprehension
  2. Second language Acquisition
  3. Social Psychology
  4. Educational Psychology

Education

2004

University of Madras, Chennai
India
Bachelors

2005

University of Madras
India
BSc, Psychology

2007

University of Madras, Chennai
India
Masters

2008

Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation, Salem
India
MPhil

2012

Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
India
Masters

2016

University of Madras, Chennai
India
PG Diploma

2016

SDS Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Chennai
India
Certified Trainer Course

2021

University of Madras
India
PhD, Applied Psychology

Experience

  • 2023 – Present – Assistant Professor| Faculty Coordinator - SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • 2019 – 2022 – Lecturer - SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • 2009 – 2016 – Assistant Professor of Psychology in Communication and Soft Skills Department | K L University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

Research Interests

  • Communication Apprehension
  • Women in Academia
  • Second Language Acquisition
  • Social Psychology

Academic and Administrative Responsibilities

  • Curriculum coordinator for BA Psychology (2019) and BSc Psychology Honours Programme (2020, 21 and 22)
  • Conducted various webinars for prospective students organized by the admissions department.
  • Member of Academic Counselling Cell (2020 – Present)
  • Member of Unfair Means Committee (2022 - Present)
  • Internship coordinator for the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (2022 – Present)
  • Member of University Library Committee (2022 – Present)
  • Member of Academic Council (2022 – Present)
  • Convener of Stage Management Committee for the Convocation (2021 & 2022)
  • Department Timetable coordinator until 2021

List of Publications

Recent Publications
  • Dar A. A, Deb S, Haroon A. et al (2022). Prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among young adults of Kashmir. Child Abuse and Neglect, 134, 105876. – (Elsevier). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2022.105876 Impact Factor: 4.863
  • Haroon, A (2020). The Relationship between Self-efficacy and Public Speaking Anxiety among Engineering college students. Volume 14 (Issue 1). Pp.69-74. • Haroon, A. and Shanmugasundaram, D. (2019). A Study on Communication Apprehension and Self-esteem among College Students. Journal of Applied Science and Computations. Volume VI (Issue 1). pp.2158-2166.
  • Haroon, A and Shanmugasundaram, D. (2019). Levels of Communication Apprehension among College Students. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research. Volume 6 (Issue 1). pp.525-531.
  • A Study on Communication Apprehension and Self-esteem among College Students in Journal of Applied Science and Computations, Volume VI, Issue 1, January 2019.
  • Levels of Communication Apprehension among College Students in Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Volume 6 and Issue 1, January 2019.
  • Psychological Factors influencing English language learning of Engineering students in the career development process, National Journal, Research Spectrum.
  • Education in India: Reflections in the academic growth of students from elementary to higher education, International journal Contemporary Research in India.
  • Role of Person-Centred Counselling in increasing employability of engineering students, Indian journal of psychological sciences.
  • Pedagogical Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Language Learning for Engineering students. National Journal, Research spectrum.
  • English for career growth –the Role of perception of rural learners in getting Employability. International Journal, ICOPE.
Publications
  • Haroon, A. and shanmugasundaram, D. (2019). A Study on Communication Apprehension and Self-esteem among College Students. Journal of Applied Science and Computations, Volume VI (Issue 1), pp.2158-2166.
  • Haroon, A. and shanmugasundaram, M. (2019). Levels of Communication Apprehension among College Students. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Volume 6 (Issue 1), pp.525-531.
Conferences
  • Influence of Self-esteem on Communication Apprehension of Engineering College Students in the International Conference on Science, Computers, Technology, and Engineering (ICSCTE -2018) on 26th and 27th October 2018, conducted by Shree Velagapudi Ramakrishna Memorial College, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.
  • Prevalence of Communication Apprehension among Engineering College Students in the National Conference on “Paradigm Shift in Pedagogy to Improve Employability Index” held on 28th September 2018, conducted by Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai.
  • English for specific purposes –A communication perspective in the national conference on English for specific purposes conducted by Krishna University, Machlipatnam, INDIA.
  • Pedagogical Effectiveness of Computer Based Language Learning Environment in the International seminar on Applied Linguistics conducted by Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, INDIA.
  • Rural learners as technical students and their difficulties in learning the English language- A Psychological Study, ELTAI International Conference, Chennai, INDIA.
  • Education in India: Reflections in the academic growth of students from elementary to higher education, International journal Contemporary Research in India.
  • Rural learners as technical students and their difficulties in learning the English language- A Psychological Study, ELTAI International Conference, Chennai, INDIA.
  • English for career growth –The Role of Perception of rural learners in getting Employability in International Conference on Professional English conducted by ELTAI and VelTech Technical University, Chennai. INDIA.

Academic Endeavours

Traning, Workshops Seminars
  • Participated in Alignment 360- A Leadership workshop conducted and SRM University and Hum Consulting
  • Overcoming Residues of the past through Hypnotherapy by Ms. Jeevitha, from The Harth Institution, Chennai
  • Certified Trainer in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) from SDS Institute of Behavioural Sciences during the period 2016.
  • Completed PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling Psychology from SDS Institute of Behavioural Sciences during the period 2016.
  • Participated in the Faculty Development Programme conducted by SRM University AP, in association with the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR) Chennai, from November 9, 2021, to November 22, 2021.
  • Invited as a Judge for district-level youth festival of NTR district, conducted by Department of Youth Services, Government of Andhra Pradesh on 10/11/2022.
  • Delivered an invited lecture on “Social Media Usage and Smart Phone Addiction” at Delhi Public School, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on November 29, 2022.
Guest Lectures and Panel Discussions Organized
  • Organized a guest lecture by Prof. Azizuddin Khan (Professor, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, IIT Bombay) on "Prospective memory and aging in medication adherence" on Thursday, 27th January 2022.
  • Convened a distinguished lecture series on Digital Nudges by Dr Sumitava Mukerjee, IIT Bombay on June 18, 2021.
  • Convened a Panel Discussion on Youth Mental Health: Current Challenges and Ways Forward, scheduled on 24th March 2021 particpated by Dr Poonam Devdutt, Dr Aswini NV, Prof Manoj K Sharma and Dr Nupur Singhal

Research Guidance offered to Students

Research Guidance - UG
  • Supervised 2 group of undergraduate students for Research Day presentations at the Department of Psychology, SRM University – AP, Andhra Pradesh, India.
  • Ms. Tanisha, Ms. Simar and Ms. Rani secured gold medal for their research day paper presentation.
Research Guidance – PhD
  • Currently supervising 1 – Ph.D. scholar at the Department of Psychology, SRM University– AP, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Contact Details

  • E-mail id: ayeshaparveen.h@srmap.edu.in
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