Dr. P. Ramalingam

Emeritus Resource Faculty
Professor Emeritus, UGC–Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (Retd.)
About Dr. P. Ramalingam

Educational psychologist and faculty-development leader with over 28 years of experience in designing, coordinating, and evaluating UGC sponsored induction, refresher, and short-term courses for higher-education faculty. Accomplished editor-in-chief and founding president of national and international school-psychology associations. Author/editor of 110+ books and 60+ peer reviewed articles, with a track record of innovative program leadership and cross-cultural scholarly engagement.

EDUCATION
  • Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, University (August 1996)
    Dissertation: Selected Correlates of Occupational Preferences
  • M.Phil. in Psychology, Annamalai University (January 1993)
    Thesis: Decision Making Styles and Vocational Preferences
  • M.A. in Education, Gurukshetra University (2006), First Class
  • M.A. in Psychology, Annamalai University (1989), Second Class
  • M.A. in Political Science, Madurai Kamaraj University (1987), Second Class
  • B.Sc. in Mathematics, Madurai Kamaraj University (1984)
  • Diploma in Pharmacy, Madurai Medical College (1983), First Class
  • Certificates: French (Pondicherry University, 1988); Hindi (Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha)
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
  • Professor & Director (i/c), UGC–Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Pondicherry University January 2018 – March 2025
  • Associate Professor, UGC–Human Resource Development Centre, Pondicherry University July 2011 – December 2017
  • Reader → Professor, Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University July 2008 – July 2011; 1997 – 2008
  • Director (i/c), UGC–Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre February 2023 – March 2025
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
  • Programme Leadership: Designed & managed 200+ UGC sponsored Faculty Induction Programmes, Refresher Courses, and Short-Term Programmes.
  • Curriculum Development: Authored course curricula, lecture series (e.g., Psychological Approaches in Teaching; Career Counselling; Microteaching Workshops), and evaluation instruments.
  • Academic Administration: Scheduled programmes, selected resource persons, prepared question papers, conducted assessments, and ensured UGC compliance.
  • Scholarly Communication: Editor in Chief—Journal of Professional Development for Academics; Quarterly MMTTC Newsletter; multiple in house publications.
  • Governance & Advisory: Member of Pondicherry University Court; Advisory Committee Member, UGC MMTTC at Central University of Hyderabad (2023–25), Bharathidasan University (2024–26), Gandhigram Rural Institute (2024–26).
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & BOOKS
Books (sole author/editor):
  • Applying Psychology for Professional Excellence (2024)
  • Sustainable Development Goals: Challenges and Initiatives (2024)
  • School Psychology in the Indian Context (2021; translated into 16 languages)
  • Educational Psychology: Teaching and Learning Perspectives (2013)
  • Dictionary of Psychology (2005, Revised ed.)
Articles:
  • Ramalingam, P. (2007). Impact of video-recorded microteaching. Journal of Technical & Vocational Education, 24(1), 37–48.
  • Exenberger, S., Ramalingam, P., & Höfer, S. (2016). Tamil Posttraumatic Growth Inventory. International Psychology Journal, 53(5), 397–401.
  • Ishikawa, M., Matsumoto, M., & Ramalingam, P. (2025). Supporting students with disabilities. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 51(1), 21–34.
AWARDS & HONORS
National/State:
  • Best Book Award, Govt. of Tamil Nadu (1992, 1995)
  • Prof. Uma Nag Lecture Award (2005)
  • Kalaimamani, Govt. of Puducherry (2019)
International:
  • Cal Catterall Award, ISPA (Malta 2009; Ireland 2010)
  • World Tamilmamani Award, UK (2020)
  • IMTC Golden Jubilee Award, Mauritius (2024)
Fellow:
  • Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (2023)
LEADERSHIP & MEMBERSHIP
    Founder & President:
    • Asia Pacific School Psychology Association (2019–2025)
    • Indian School Psychology Association (2009–2026)
    Editorial Roles:
    • Editor/Associate Editor for InSPA Journal, IJAPS, Frontiers in Psychology, and others.
    Professional Societies:
    • American Psychological Association; International School Psychology Association; Transpersonal Association (USA); Madras Psychology Society (Life Member).
INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS
  • Visiting Faculty/Lecturer: Alpen-Adria University (Austria, 2014); NIE, Colombo (2020); Tokyo Univ. Graduate Studies (2023).
  • Keynotes & Workshops: Delivered plenary sessions in Malta, Ireland, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Thailand, Japan.
TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
  • Emerging Trends in IT Based Education, NITTTR Chennai (2004)
  • Moodle & OER Platforms, NIE New Delhi (2018)
  • Southern Zone MMTTC Meet, IIITDM Kancheepuram (2024)