Program - Social Sciences and Technology
This program enables the scholars to work in interdisciplinary teams of students and expert researchers in projects that promote women's empowerment and rural development by implementing technologies and social solutions. For example, life skills and vocational skills courses are provided using technology and are geared towards supporting personal growth and healthy community development.
Faculty Members
Dr. Bhavani Rao
Dean, Schools of Social & Behavioral Sciences (Amritapuri & Coimbatore)
Dr. Lisa M. Frey
Professor, Cognitive Sciences and Psychology (Amritapuri)
Dr. Parvathy V.
Chairperson, Social Sciences (Amritapuri)
Dr. Meltem Akoyak-Yildiz
Head of Department, Cognitive Sciences and Psychology (Amritapuri)
Dr. Christopher Coley
Head of Programme, Social Data Science & Policy (Faridabad)
Dr. V. S. Kochukrishna Kurup
Vice Principal (Amritapuri & Faridabad) | Assistant Professor, Social Sciences (Amritapuri)
Dr. Yamuna N. K.
Assistant Professor, Social Sciences (Amritapuri)
Dr. Victoria Ustenko
Associate Professor (Social Research)
Dr. Nimita Pandey
Assistant Professor (Policy Research & Sustainable Development)
Dr. Vivek S.
Assistant Professor, Social Work (Amritapuri)
Dr. HariKrishnan U
Assistant Professor, Social Sciences (Amritapuri)
Dr. J. Sophie von Lieres
Assistant Professor, Cognitive Sciences and Psychology (Amritapuri)
Dr. Srividya Sheshadri
Assistant Professor, Social Sciences (Amritapuri)
Dr. G. Revathi
Professor of Practice (Amritapuri)
Research Areas
- Amritapuri
Technologies and education
Livelihoods based VET
AI and Ethics
Social Acceptance testing of new emerging vaccines
Child Rights and Child Protection
Human Resource Management
Corporate Social Responsibility
Mental health and well-being
Cognitive Science
Health & Wellbeing
Spirituality in social work & Self-development
Digital Education
Gender-Based Violence
Social Policy and Legislation
Migration Innovation Systems
Participatory governance
Citizen empowerment
Machine learning for textual data analysis
Why Amrita?!
The core vision of Amrita lies in providing education for life, grounded in intellectual social responsibility through compassion driven research that will translate into a positive global impact. The Schools under the aegis of Amrita University have over 108 programmes in disciplines as diverse as Biotechnology, Engineering, Management, Medicine, Dentistry, Ayurveda, Pharmacy, Nanotechnology, Communication, Arts & Science and Education, providing our students with an outstanding training in our several campuses across multiple states. Needless to add, this multi-disciplinary character of our University facilitates a laudable synergy within our midst greatly enabling us all to derive maximum benefit from the expertise of each other.
Outstanding Faculty from India and Abroad
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Immersive Learning Experience
Top-Ranked University
Admission Procedure
ELIGIBILITY
FULL TIME PHD
B. Tech / M. Tech in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Automobile, Civil, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Equivalent Degrees.
applicants are expected to have strong academic records.
PART TIME PHD
Applicants who have a full-time appointment at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham or at another academic/ R&D organization are eligible to apply for part-time admission. Other eligibility requirements of such applicants are same as full time applicants. Part Time students are permitted to proceed at a slower pace in completing their doctoral requirements.
INTEGRATED PHD
Exceptional students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree at Amrita will be allowed to apply for the Integrated Ph.D. program subject to the requirement that he or she completes all the requirements of the Bachelor's or Master's degree prior to 'advancement to candidacy'
DUAL DEGREE PHD
Exceptional students who satisfy the eligibility requirements of Amrita and that of Amrita's International Partner University (IPU), as stated in the Dual PhD. MoU signed between Amrita and the IPU, are eligible for admission to the Dual PhD program.
Fee Structure
Admission
Doctoral programs at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham are designed to develop outstanding educational researchers with a wide range of research skills as well as in-depth knowledge and practical understanding and expertise in their chosen field of educational research.
We Facilitate Your Education
At Amrita, students work closely with the faculty who become their mentors, advisors and friends. Our faculty aims to provide holistic education to students, strives to structure their skills, helping them to reflect on real-world issues by thinking critically, allowing them to channelize their skills to be used in real life scenarios, by giving them optimal industrial and academic exposure.
Important Links
PhD Telegram Group
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Email: phd@amrita.edu