Ms. Shivani Jandhyala | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar, Vellore Institute of Technology, India

Jandhyala Sree Shivani is a dedicated Research Scholar at VIT Vellore, specializing in Organizational Psychology. With a robust background as a Counseling Psychologist, she brings over four years of experience in diverse therapeutic modalities and extensive work with various demographic groups.

Education 📚

Shivani holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from Vellore Institute of Technology, where she explores the dynamics of human behavior in workplace settings. She earned her M.Sc. in Counseling from School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore, and completed her undergraduate studies in English Literature, Psychology, and Journalism from St. Joseph’s College for Women, Visakhapatnam.

Experience 💼

Her professional journey spans significant roles as a Counselor and Researcher. Shivani has conducted numerous workshops and group sessions on mental health awareness, emotional management, and stress reduction, impacting diverse populations including students, women from rural backgrounds, and corporate employees.

Awards 🏆

She has been recognized with a Certificate of Recognition from Knowledge Academy for Assertiveness Skills and received training accolades from Gap Inc.’s P.A.C.E program. Her academic achievements include securing first place in theory presentations and notable contributions to academic conferences.

MokgataMatjie | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. MokgataMatjie,University of Limpopo, South Africa

Dr. M.A. Matjie is an Associate Professor of HRM at the University of Limpopo since June 2024. Previously, he was a Senior Lecturer at UNISA, where he also served as a Lecturer. He holds a DTech in Labour Relations Management and an MCom in Industrial Psychology, cum laude. Dr. Matjie is an accomplished author, publishing several notable works, including “Employment Relations in South Africa: A psychological perspective”. His research spans industrial psychology and labor relations. He actively contributes to academic committees and supervises numerous postgraduate students. Dr. Matjie is registered with HPCSA and SABPP, bringing significant expertise to his field.

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Education

Dr. M.A. Matjie holds a DTech in Labour Relations Management (2021) and an MCom in Industrial Psychology, cum laude, from UNISA (2018). Additionally, he earned his MADMIN, BADMIN Hons, and BADMIN from the University of Limpopo. Dr. Matjie also possesses various certificates, including Advanced Labour Law, Skills Development Facilitator, Moderator, Assessor, Cross-examination, and Labour Administration. He has been recognized for his academic excellence, receiving multiple top student awards throughout his educational journey, and has authored a widely prescribed textbook for UNISA.

Research Focus

Dr. M.A. Matjie’s research primarily centers on industrial and organizational psychology, with a keen interest in the psychological aspects of employment relations, performance management, and the roles of industrial psychologists within forensic contexts. His work explores the challenges and experiences of employees, particularly focusing on shop stewards and female employees in South African trade unions. Dr. Matjie is also invested in developing theoretical frameworks for conflict management and employee engagement, aiming to enhance workplace dynamics and organizational effectiveness through empirical research and applied psychology.