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Dr. Devanand S

Assistant Professor

  9995962822

  devanands@kannuruniv.ac.in

Qualifications :   Ph.D. in Psychology, M.Sc. in Educational Psychology

Areas of Current Research Interest

  1. Disability Studies (PwD Focus)
  2. Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Research on autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and learning disabilities, with emphasis on early identification and culturally sensitive interventions.
  3. AI-Based Interventions: Exploring artificial intelligence applications in assessment, personalised learning, and assistive technologies to empower persons with disabilities.
  4. Rehabilitation Psychology: Designing evidence-based strategies to enhance functional independence, social participation, and quality of life for PwD.
  5. Psycho-Oncology
  6. Educational Psychology & Inclusive Pedagogy
  7. Community Outreach & Applied Research

Contributions to Teaching

  1. Pedagogical Approach by adopting student-centred learning strategies with emphasis on clarity, inclusivity, and accessibility.
  2. Designed innovative syllabus modules ensuring progression from foundational to applied knowledge.
  3. Modelled pedagogy for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) by integrating accessibility principles.
  4. Guided students in academic milestones: research workshops, thesis preparation, career planning.

Publications

  1. Devanand, S., Das, F., Shajina, S., & Jasseer, J. (2025). Socio-cultural issues faced by individuals with learning disabilities and their caregivers in Kerala: A qualitative analysis. The International Journal of Indian Psychology, 13(2). https://doi.org/10.25215/1302.398
  2. Jabbar, J., Dharmarajan, S., Raveendranathan, R. P., Syamkumar, D., & Jasseer, A. (2022). Influence of social media on adolescent mental health. International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences (IJELS), 7(1), 72–76. https://doi.org/10.22161/ijels.71.13