Friday, 31 January 2014
"A sense of Empowerment" - Dr N Sucharita
To me Madhu Sir, was more than a Professor
and Guide. He is my counsellor, my mentor.. With his gentle manner and
warm smile he would always infuse that confidence – “yes you can”. He
taught us Counselling as a subject. It was not just subject and theory that we
learnt. His presence, voice, gentle look, intonation and common sense bowled
every student in the class. As a class we often thought if we could just get a
little more of him our purpose of joining Counselling would be fulfilled. He
was truly inspiring.
Whenever I come across a
challenging case, I often ponder “how would have Sir dealt with it”
I get the clarity and ease to deal the case. Simplicity and brevity were
his forte. There would be no preaching and sermons about do and don’ts.
No lengthy ranting. He had a way to make clients introspect and take the
onus to handle their problems.
There were several
times I turned to him for courage and support. He never said - NO. He was
always there. I’m blessed that he was there to see me through the tough phases
of my student period, averting the obstacles that could have otherwise left me
dejected. It is to him that I am grateful for successful completion of higher
education and also I owe my success in Profession to him.
With his avuncular charm
he gave me a sense of being a part of an extended family. Truly, he was a man
of character. He never spoke ill of anyone. As every research student is aware
there are MENTORS and TORMENTORS in our student period. While both help
you to gain your academic heights only mentors do it without breaking YOU.
Thankyou sir! for bringing in that smile when I was sad. He infused in me
the confidence that only a mentor could give with his encouragement. Walking
out of his chamber, I loved that sense of EMPOWERMENT.
I should say I am indebted to my father
for living, but to my teacher for living well.
N. Sucharita
Counsellor/Psychologist
Roshni Counselling Centre,
Hyderabad
"A huge BLESSING to have been associated with Prof. Madhu Sir"..writes Dr D.Sangeeta
Professor Madhu: THE Main Support Behind My Research
Who wouldn’t know the
troubles of sailing in two boats…and that too, trying to balance two equally
challenging ones! Family and
Research!! My M.Phil and PhD both
happened after my marriage.
And if it was not for
Madhu Sir’s support and guidance, I wouldn’t have sailed through smoothly in
these two boats. I have seen many
scholars wait endlessly for their guides but with Sir, I would call him up and
tell him “Sir, I’ll be in town from such and such a date. I need to finish my work within this
timeframe.” Not once do I remember that
Sir has ever turned down my request! Thanks
so much for being there for me Sir whenever I needed your help and guidance.
I have known you since the
past 20 years and it is a huge time enough for any person to change. But, you, Sir, haven’t changed a wee bit!
And, that is your greatness!
You are the sole reason
behind my doing something worthwhile in Psychology (Pl read EMMRC)! Thanks Sir, for reposing the confidence in me
and giving me a chance to work on this!
Sir, you are the best
thing that any aspiring scholar would ask for and would get! It has been indeed a great pleasure and even
more, a huge BLESSING to have been
associated with you.
Here’s wishing you from
the bottom of my heart, all the goodness in the world, all the health, wealth,
happiness and good luck that you will need to start the second innings in your
life!
Dr D.Sangeeta
"Pf. Madhu Sir. . . the most remembered person" - Sharmishta
Dear sir,
To me you are going to be one of the most remembered person. In fact you were the first person i knew in the field of psychology, when you came to take classes in GITAM Institute of Foreign Trade, GITAM University. I consider that to be the first point when i thought to take up Psychology as my career. Your warm hearted and down to earth personality has really made you very special.
Wishing you and your family the best for entering into the next phase of your life.
We'll miss you. You are one of a kind and will not be easily replaced. Enjoy your retirement sir.
Regards,
Sharmishta"Prof. K Madhu. . the biggest reason why I lead my teaching life the way I do. . ." - Prof. Ashok Karri, GITAM
I did my Masters in Psychology out of
curiosity and having nothing better to do…That changed my life in more ways
than one – Prof. K Madhu was probably the biggest reason why I lead my life
(Teaching) the way I do.
In those long gone days of 1982-1985,
Prof. Madhu by his effective teaching, quiet demeanor and kindly insistence on
quality, inspired and motivated us to do better; but the real impact of his
personality on me was during my tenure under him for a UGC Major Research
Project and subsequently his mentorship for my PHD Thesis. The long evenings-
discussing the thesis’ details, the rather complex task of trying to propose a
Model of Absenteeism based on the data collected, endless cups of tea, with his
friends near the Outgate and the actual writing of the thesis, shaped my
thinking and what I am today. And the best compliment I received and that I
treasure is when somebody said that I teach like Prof. Madhu and not only that,
that I conduct myself like him!
He gave a start to my career in GITAM
by encouraging me to go out of AU. For all the things that Prof. Madhu meant to
me, I am deeply grateful and I wish to thank him.
Prof. Ashok Karri
Head, Dept. of HR
GITAM Institute of
Management
GITAM University
Thursday, 30 January 2014
"Professionalism personified" - Dr Nalini Bikkina
Prof. Madhu had not taught our batch in MA,
unfortunately. We however would hear from our Industrial Psychology peers that
he was an excellent teacher. My association with Sir was post my PG, as a
research scholar in the Department. Although he was not my research advisor, he
always helped with suggestions, answering n number of queries about statistics
and offering general advice – with loads of patience, always sporting a smile,
sometimes gently nudging us, sometimes pushing us to scale up. Beyond my association
with him at the Department of Psychology, Andhra University during my research
years and subsequently as an RA, my rapport with Prof. Madhu strengthened
during his visits as either Member, Board of Studies or as External Examiner to
the Department of Applied Psychology, GITAM
University. We could always bank on him when we needed external consult. He
generously gave out a lot of ideas about strengthening the programme at GITAM.
Madhu Sir, had a friendly disposition and was a person
with a pleasant demeanor. Throughout my association with him, I have never seen
him lose his cool; never obsessed with trivial issues, formalities and
protocol, Sir always looked at the larger picture and personified
professionalism – a rare quality around.
Dr Nalini Bikkina
Assistant Professor
GITAM University
My impressions of Prof. K .Madhu - Shri A. Ashok
I know Prof. Madhu
since 1974 when he joined the Department of Psychology, Andhra University as a
student. I was his senior and from the first day I met him, we had good
rapport. He always had a calm and friendly nature and was a perfect gentleman which
he continues to be even today. One thing which is unique about him is that I
never saw him losing his temper or getting angry with anyone. I never heard him
gossiping or talking bad about anyone including those who used to criticise
him.
I remember very
well a major life decision he had to make. He got an opportunity to go to the
USA and settle there. He was in a dilemma and I advised him to go. Many in the
department who were offered much lesser opportunities had in fact left our
University. But Madhu stayed back because of his attachment to his family and
the University. Thus a loss to an American University turned out to be enormous
gain to the Andhra University.
We shared many good
moments in the department. We worked together and have always concurred and
supported each other in the academic and administrative aspects of the
department. Madhu is a very good teacher and he had a unique style of teaching.
His teaching style was interactive and he used to encourage students to express
themselves in the class. If many of our Telugu medium students have come out of
their stage fear today and doing well, it is because of his style of teaching.
He is an accomplished researcher and has guided the maximum number of Ph.Ds in
the department. His contribution in health psychology especially on diabetics
is well recognised. We both worked together in psychometry and if not for his
inputs we would not be having the bilingual instruments in adjustment and Achenbach scales.
Many of us have
encouraged and groomed only those students who are academically brilliant. But,
Madhu took many average and underprivileged students under his wing and moulded
and guided them in such a way that some of them have now occupied very high
positions which they could never dreamt of. They should always be indebted to
him.
I wish Madhu all
the best on his retirement from the University service and wish him a more
productive academic life for many more years. There are many institutions which
require his expertise in teaching and research. I feel sad and sorry that the Andhra University
is losing a good academician who has a lot more academics still potently present
in him.
I once again wish
Madhu and his family a very happy life. A. Ashok,
Friend & Former Colleague
Wednesday, 29 January 2014
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"Pf Madhu Sir, an apt ideal" - Dr Hymavathi Bhamidipati
I have seen a lot of teachers over my 42 years of
life, Madhu sir is one of the most outstanding
teachers that I am blessed with. I am too small to talk about him, what makes
him outstanding is he is a perfect example of
what we all should aspire to be as teachers. My association with him is
from the year 1997 when I enrolled for M.Phil all through my Ph.D he has been
my guide, he has been an excellent person to work with. He is an apt ideal of
how a Psychology Professor should be. He is soft spoken, always willing to
listen and always willing to help with enormous patience, no matter who the
person is. He has always valued the other person's caliber and assigned work
accordingly. He treated everyone with respect and everybody in the department
felt valued. His absence in the department after his retirement will be definitely
felt.
Dr. Hymavathi Bhamidipati
Monday, 27 January 2014
List of Ph D Awardees under guidance of Prof K Madhu
| Sl.No | Name of the Scholar | Year |
| 1 | T V Ananda Rao | 1988 |
| 2 | A. Narasinga Rao | 1989 |
| 3 | V Padma Priya | 1991 |
| 4 | M Vijaya Rama Raju | 1993 |
| 5 | K Ashok | 1994 |
| 6 | Veena Mallya | 1998 |
| 7 | P Radha Madhavi | 2003 |
| 8 | B Sangeetha | 2003 |
| 9 | B Prasad Babu | 2004 |
| 10 | Asha Rani | 2004 |
| 11 | B Hymavathi | 2007 |
| 12 | K V Ramana | 2007 |
| 13 | M Sasi Kiran | 2007 |
| 14 | D Ravishankar | 2009 |
| 15 | P Rajasekhar | 2010 |
| 16 | N. Sucharita (Guide-V Harilakshmi, Co-Guide K.Madhu) | 2011 |
| PART - TIME SCHOLARS (Ph D Awardees) | ||
| 17 | K V Mohan Rao (Superintendent of Central Excise) | 2011 |
| 18 | Lata (Assistant Director of Audit) | 2012 |
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