Profile of the Faculty Members

The pedagogy in Open University is different from conventional Universities. The central core faculty working in the University has to perform multitasks. They are involved in the planning and designing the programme, developing the self learning course materials, preparation of audio and video lectures, coordinating with internal assessment of students, counselling to students in both theory and practical sessions and in evaluation process.

At present, One assistant professor is working in the department.

Dr. K. Krishna Reddy M.A., Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Economics and he holds In-charge, Head of the Department. He has teaching and research experience at University level. His research interests include Agriculture, Rural Development and Banking. He has Published a Book; consists of 15 papers at National and International Seminars; 20 papers published in journals and edited books; Attended Symposias, Workshops and Annual Conferences of professional bodies.  He is the Life Member of Indian Economic Association (IEA), Telangana Economic Association (TEA), Andhra Pradesh Economic Association (APEA) and Indian Distance Education Association (IDEA).

He is actively involved in academic activities like teaching, conducting the classes,   development of self learning materials, Audio & Video programmes, Tele-conferences, framing of syllabus and restructuring of UG courses as per CBCS pattern etc. He was Associate Editor of Nine (09) UG books and also acted as Course coordinator for two P.G courses namely International economics and Environmental Economics.

Photograph	Name	Designation	Highest Qualification	Area of Interest/Research	Contact Details
	Prof. K. Krishna Reddy	Professor & Head	M.A., Ph.D.	Banking and Agricultural Economics	040-23680-610/9281013620
	Dr. Mallaiah Jalle	Asst. Professor (PT)	MA, M.Phil, PhD.	Econometrics, Energy Economics, Micro Economics, Quantitative Methods	9000555022