SUCCESSIVE VICECHANCELLORS

Academic Qualification:

Dr. Aruna Priya Kanukuntla is a M.A. M.Phil. & Ph.D. from Osmania University. She is a AP. SET holder. Has 19 years of teaching experience both at under graduate and Post Graduate level.

Research Experience:

Her area of specialization is Indian literature, Dalit Literature, South Asian Literature, British Literature. She has presented number of papers at several international and national conferences, Seminars and attended several FDPs. she has Edited Two Books, published 1 Book and has11 publications in peer reviewed journals to her credit.

Administrative profile

• Appointed as the Director, Directorate of Student Affairs – 15th Nov, 2025 to till date.
• Principal, University College of Arts and Social Sciences – (1st July, 2022 to Dec 18th, 2025) – 3½ years. Principal, UCASS, MGU from May 2014 to 25th January, 2017 (3 years). Total 6½ years as Principal.
• Appointed as the Director, ELTC, Mahatma Gandhi University, July 2025 to till date.
• Assistant Controller of Examinations – for 4½ years.
• Head, Department of English / Language Studies from 16th May 2014 to till date (since 11 years).
• In-charge Head, Department of Telugu, from 2019 to till date.
• In-charge Head, Department of Psychology, from 2023 to till date.
• Member, Convener – University Mall Practice Committee from 21st June 2019 to till date (since 7 years).

Achievements:

• She received a State Award for Meritorious Teacher (Best Teacher Award) from the Telangana State Government for the year 2022.
• Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Executive Council and The Vice Chancellor for the year 2022.
• Member Convener, Board of Studies (BoS), English, MGU, 16th August 2013 to till date (Since 12 yrs).
• I/C Head, Department of Telugu from 2019 to till date.
• Member, SC/ST Cell, MGU, NLG from 10th June 2022 to till date.
• Member, Internal Committee for the students with disabilities, MGU, NLG.
• Mahatma Gandhi University Academic Senate Member (special invitee).
• University Nominee for Academic Council, Nagarjuna Govt. Degree College NLG (Autonomous) (14th Nov, 2019).
• University Subject Nominee (English), Nagarjuna Govt. Degree College NLG (Autonomous) from 27th July, 2021 to till date.
• Member in SC, ST Cell, MGU.
• Member, Women Protection Cell from 4th June 2016 to 2018.
• Member, Women Protection Cell from 25th October 2014 to 4th June 2016.
• VC Nominee for the purchase committee, University administration, CDC, Academic Audit and Examination Branch (dated 16.08.2016).
• Member, Board of Studies (for languages-UG Level) dated 09.09.2016.
• Member, Women Protection Cell in March, 2013.
• Served as Head, Department of Social Work from Oct, 2014 to June 2015.
• Served as Vice Principal from June 2012 to May 2014 (2 yrs).
• Served as the NSS Programme Officer for 3 yrs at P.G. Secunderabad, Osmania University.
• Member in University Disciplinary Committee.
• Member in University NAAC Steering committee.
• Acting as Selection Committee Member for various affiliated U.G. and P.G. Colleges under MGU since joining the service.
• Acting as Governing Body Member for various affiliated U.G. and P.G. Colleges under MGU since joining the service.
• Acting as subject expert for number of colleges for English for various affiliated U.G. and P.G. College since joining the service.
• Chairperson, MGU Newsletter Editorial Board Since July 2021.
• Chairperson, DPR for establishing the English Language Labs, appointed 4th Dec, 2024.
• Member, University Library Committee, since 2023.
• Mal Practice Committee Member since 21st June 2019 till Date.
• Member, Internal Committee for the students with disabilities, MGU appointed in April, 2019.
• Academic Senate Member, Nagarjuna Govt. Degree College NLG (Autonomous).
• University Subject Nominee (English), Nagarjuna Govt. Degree College, NLG (Autonomous) from 2021, 2022, 2023.
• Member in the Hostel Advisory Committee, appointed on 01.02.2022 for 2 yrs.
• Purchase Committee member for the Science College.

Achievements:

• She received a State Award for Meritorious Teacher (Best Teacher Award) from the Telangana State Government for the year 2022.
• Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Executive Council and The Vice Chancellor for the year 2022.

Dr. Ch. Syam Sunder is currently serving as an Assistant Professor (C) in the Department of English at the University College of Arts and Social Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, a position he has held since 2007. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Dr. Syam Sunder has established himself as a dedicated academic and educator committed to promoting critical thinking, literary appreciation, and effective communication skills among students.

Dr. Syam Sunder specializes in the areas of American Literature, Indian Writing in English, and Postcolonial Literature. His teaching and research interests focus on exploring the cultural, historical, and socio-political contexts of literary texts, particularly in relation to postcolonial discourse and the evolving dimensions of English literature in global and Indian contexts.

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Syam Sunder has actively contributed to scholarly research. He has published three research articles in various international journals, addressing significant themes in English literary studies. His publications reflect his engagement with contemporary literary criticism and his commitment to advancing research in the field of English studies.

In addition to his academic and research contributions, Dr. Syam Sunder has also enhanced his professional competencies through specialized training. He successfully completed professional training from Globarena International in Soft Skills and Technical Communication, which has further strengthened his ability to guide students in developing effective communication, presentation, and professional skills.

With his extensive teaching experience, research engagement, and professional training, Dr. Syam Sunder continues to contribute significantly to the academic environment of the Department of English at Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, fostering intellectual growth and academic excellence among students.

Area of Specialization:

• American Literature, Indian Writing in English, and Postcolonial Literature

D. Raveendar Reddy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda. He has over 20 years of rich teaching experience at the postgraduate level, along with significant research experience.

Mr. Reddy holds M.A. in English and M.B.A. from Osmania University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Communicative English (PGDCE) from University of Hyderabad, and has qualified SET for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

He has submitted his Ph.D. thesis to RashtrasantTukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, where he carried out research on the British playwright Tom Stoppard under the supervision of S. D. Palwekar.

Mr. Reddy has served as a Syllabus and Content Designer for Undergraduate First and Second Year English textbooks under the jurisdiction of Mahatma Gandhi University. He has participated in 10 National and International Seminars, contributing actively to academic discussions.

His areas of specialization include English Language Teaching (ELT), particularly Syllabus Design, Language through Literature, and Materials Design. He is the co-author of the book English Grammar and Communication published by Authors Press, and he has published a good number of research articles in reputed National and International journals.

His current academic interests include Literary Criticism and Theory, Phonetics, Sociocultural Approaches in ELT, Curriculum Design, Teaching and Learning Methods, Soft Skills, and Corporate and Business Communication.

Area of Specialization:

• Literary Criticism and Theory , Phonetics , Academic Writing , Teaching Language through Literature