Dr. Krishnamurthy V. S. is an Indian academician and researcher serving as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology at Government Home Science College for Women, Holenarsipura, Hassan, Karnataka, India. He holds an M.Sc. in Psychology from Bangalore University, an M.Ed. from Karnataka State Open University, an M.Phil. in Psychology from Sri Venkateswara University, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Mysore. He has also qualified UGC-NET in Psychology, UGC-NET/JRF in Education, and K-SET in Psychology. With extensive teaching experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, his academic expertise encompasses Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Health Psychology, Educational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Counselling Psychology, and Mental Health. His professional responsibilities include departmental administration, curriculum-related academic activities, workshop organization, and the coordination of certificate courses, including a programme on Yoga and Mental Health.Dr. Krishnamurthy has published research on psychological distress, loneliness among older adults, stress among university students, emotional maturity, self-regulation, employability, organizational behaviour, social media use, anxiety and depression, and the psychological dimensions of health and well-being. He has authored Criminal and Forensic Psychology (2023) and Child Psychology: The Journey from Toddler to Teen (2024), and edited the proceedings of a national seminar on Psychology for Generation Z. He has presented research at national and international conferences, chaired scientific sessions, served as a resource person for academic programmes, and delivered invited lectures on research methodology, statistics, mental health, and psychological well-being. He also holds professional leadership and academic service positions, including Vice-President of the Karnataka Psychological Association and the Karnataka Association of Applied Psychologists, and has contributed to university Boards of Studies, Boards of Examinations, and research advisory activities. His research and academic contributions make him well suited for academic research, scholarly collaboration, and peer review in Psychology, particularly in the areas of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Health Psychology, Educational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Mental Health, and Yoga Psychology.