Dean & Professor

Ph.D. Psychology, Panjab University Chandigarh; M.A. Psychology Panjab University Chandigarh; Professional Post M.A. Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapies, Panjab University Chandigarh; Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education (Distinction); B.Ed Special Education -(Distinction) (R.C.I.)

Neonatal & Child Psychology, Counselling, Caregiver Psychology, Disability, Developmental Psychology, Child Developmental Delays & Interventions

20+ Research Papers, Patents: 2; Books 3, Book Chapters 10+; 2 Ph.D Supervised & Awarded

17+ years (Expereince from reputed institutes: NITTTR Chandigarh; Govt Medical College & Hospital  Chandigarh, PGIMER Chd, Education Dept, Chandigarh Admisnitration and other Pvt Universities)

1. Dr Sarvpaali Radhakrishnan Best Teacher Award(2019)
2. Best Paper Award (2020)- Asia Pacific Institute of Advanced Research – Melbourne, Australia 28-29 Feb 2020 & “Development 2022: A Canadian Conference on developmental Psychology” hosted by The Pickering Centre for Human Development, The Carleton University held at Hyatt Regency in Calgary, Alberta on June 15th – 16th, 2022; 
3. Chaired International Conferences & also invited as Featured Speaker;                                             
4. National & International Expert sessions/Talks in Malaysia, Canada, Australia, India. 
5. Reviewer of International Journals

American Psychological Association (APA); International Association of Holistic Psychology (IAHP); Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), Life member of Indian Council of Astrological Sciences(ICAS) 

Associate Dean - Clinical Psychology

Ph.D. from Panjab University, M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology (RCI) from Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector-32, Chandigarh, M.A. in Psychology from Banaras Hindu University, B.A. (Hons.) in Applied Psychology from Delhi University

Psychotherapy, Psycho-diagnostics, Behavioural medicine, Disability and rehabilitation

10 papers, 3 edited books, clinical case studies, newspaper articles

10 years

Gold Medal awarded by Former Hon’ble President of India and Former Hon’ble Governor of Punjab

Registered as Clinical Psychologist with Rehabilitation Council of India Professional Life Member of Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists

Assistant Professor

B.A Economics (Hons.) Patna Women’s College, Patna University
M.A (Hons.) Economics, Patna University
PhD (Economics) from IIT Patna, 2025

Development Economics and International Economics, Applied Econometrics (Time series Analysis), Macroeconomics, Sustainable Development 

6 Publications as Journal papers, Book Chapters and Conference proceedings
 ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7087-7110

Teaching (0-1 Years) 

University Topper (Gold Medal) in M.A (H)Economics 
NET (Qualified)
Selected for 1ST IGC Patna Summer School (directed by the London School of Economics (LSE) and University of Oxford, along with the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai and the Institute of Development Studies, Kolkata (IDSK), held at Hotel Maurya, Patna, India) during PhD.

Assistant Professor

PhD (Submitted), Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University

Counselling psychology, Health Psychology & Positive Psychology

8 publications, 1 Book Chapter

Sri Venkatshwarya Prize (Best Paper Award) by the Association of Gerontology (2022)

American Psychological Association & Association of Gerontology, India

Assistant Professor

PhD in Positive Psychology, RIMT University; PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, Panjab University, Master of Psychology, Panjab University,  Bachelor of Arts (H) Psychology, Panjab University

Counselling Psychology, Health Psychology, Organizational Behaviour, Positive Psychology

10 research papers, 3 book chapters, 2 books

17+

Assistant Professor

1. B.A (Political Science Honors), Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Sector 36-A, Chandigarh, Panjab University
2. M.A (Political Science), Department of Political Science, Panjab University
3. M.Phil, Department of Political Science, Panjab University
4. PhD, Department of Political Science, Panjab University
5. French (B2 level), Alliance Francaise, Chandigarh
6. Diploma in German Language, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Public Policy, Urban Studies, Planned Cities, Urban Villages

 2 publications in National Journals (1 in UGC-CARE List and 1 in SCOPUS Indexed). 
Presented 6 research papers in various National and International Conferences
 

8 years

Assistant Professor (Sociology)

1. PhD in Sociology, Panjab University (Chandigarh); 
2. Master of Sociology (with specialization in Population Studies.), Panjab University (Chandigarh); 
3. Bachelor of Education, Dev Samaj College of Education (Affiliated college of Panjab University, Chandigarh) 
4. Bachelor of Arts, Panjab University (Chandigarh)

Ageing, Social isolation, Gerontology, Loneliness

10 publications in National and International journals and  book chapters, Presented paper in  the XX ISA World Sociological Congress held at Melbourne, Australia

7 Years+ Teaching Experience 
Project on ‘Sensitization workshops especially in rural areas’ under Science-Society Programmes, National Academy Science, India (Chandigarh Chapter- NASI)
Programme Officer, Amity University under National Service scheme (NSS)
Panellist in the working Group sessions (WG05- Famine and society) “Religious Diversity: Dialogue and Integration” in the XX ISA World Sociological Congress held at Melbourne, Australia (25th June 2023- 1st July 2023).
Panellist in the working Group sessions (WG05- Famine and society) “Women in Developing and Least Developed Countries: Emerging Issues and Alternatives” in the XX ISA World Sociological Congress held at Melbourne, Australia (25th June 2023- 1st July 2023). 

1. UGC-NET qualified
2. Junior Research Fellow; Senior Research Fellow
3. Award of Honour on International Women's Day presented by Lions Club Mohali, Lions Club Mohali Disha and DCB Bank.
4. Gold medalist in Badminton Inter University Championship, Panjab University
5. Gold medalist in Badminton Championship, Sangathan, Founders Day Celebration at AUP

1. International Sociological Association (ISA)
2. Indian Sociological Society (ISS)
3. North West Indian Sociological Association (NWISA)

Assistant Professor

1. PhD in Economics, University of Jammu
2. Master of Arts in Economics, University of Jammu
3. Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), University of Jammu

1. Institutional Economics and Economic Policy, 
2. Applied Econometrics and Panel Data Analysis, 
3. Entrepreneurship Measurement and Indicators, 
4. Development Economics, Regional Economic Development

5+

1+

1. UGC Senior Research Fellowship (SRF), University Grants Commission.
2. GATE Qualified (Economics), 2022, Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.
3. Gold Medalist, B.Com. (Hons.), University of Jammu.

Assistant Professor 

M.Phil. Clinical Psychology (GMCH, Chandigarh), M.A Psychology (MDU, Rohtak), B.Sc. Clinical Psychology (SGT University, Gurugram), Pursuing Ph.D Psychology (Panjab University, Chandigarh)

Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Psycho-diagnostics, Child Psychiatry

1. Chongtham V, Sharma N, Parashar K, Pandey C. Determinants and characteristics of the violent incidents in a tertiary-level mental health care center. Journal of neurosciences in rural practice. 2022 Aug 7;13(3):483. 
2. Shallu, Mandal PK, Pandey C. Brain and behavior: Evidences of neuroimaging and neuropsychological testing in Alzheimer’s Disease pathology. Indian J Clin Psychol. 2023;50(1). 
3. Dhanjal AK, Pandey C. Foundational 3. Understanding of Socio-Emotional Learning: An Integration into Educational Sector. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy. 2024 Sep 30;12(3).

5 years 2 months

Best oral paper award at NACIACP, 2020

Indian Association of Clinical Psychology (IACP), American Psychological Association (APA)

Assistant Professor

Ph.D in Psychology; UGC-NET-JRF; Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab.

Personality Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Metacognition; Creativity and Social Psychology

7

Teaching - Approximately 4 years; As Research Fellow - 4.5 years.

Assistant Professor

Post-Doctoral Fellow , ICSSR; Ph.D. in Sociology, Punjab University, Chandigarh;M.A in Sociology, Punjab University, Chandigarh.

Sustainable Development, Rural Development, Gender studies, Social Entrepreneurship

4

6+ years

International Sociological Association, Indian Sociological Society, North-West Indian Sociological Association. 

Assistant Professor 

PhD Adolescent Psychology from Manipal University Jaipur ; Graduation and Post Gragduation from Banaras Hindu University 

Human Development, Positive Psychology, Child and Adolescent Development. 

10+

2+

NET/JRF 

American Psychological Association

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. Economics (CRRID, Panjab University, Chandigarh-2024), M.Phil. Economics (Gold Medallist, Panjab University, Chandigarh-2015), M.A. Economics (Panjab University, Chandigarh-2013)

Industrial Economics, Microeconomics, Development Economics

5 publications in national and international journals

10 years

Awarded Gold Medal for first position in M.Phil. (Economics) by Panjab University, Chandigarh in 2015

Assistant Professor

1. B.A (Political Science Honors), Post Graduate Government College, Sector 11, Chandigarh, Panjab University, Chandigarh B.Ed, Government College of Education, Sector 20, Panjab University Chandigarh
2. MA (Political Science) Department of Political Science, Panjab University Chandigarh
3. M.Phil    (Political Science) Centre for Political Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
4. PhD (Political Science) Centre for Political Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Political Theory, Indian Politics, Democracy & Governance, Election and Voting Behaviour

1. Published 18 research papers in Scopus- and UGC CARE-listed journals
2. Contributed 10 book chapters with reputed international publishers
3. Authored more than 50 newspaper articles in leading national dailies such as The Hindu and The Indian Express
4. Presented more than 15 papers at national and international conferences

15

Election Analyst with Asian Network for Free Elections, an independent and nonpartisan non-governmental organization working to ensure free and fair elections in Asia based in Thailand 

Assistant Professor 

1. Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Political Science, Hindi & English), Kurukshetra University (2012-2015) 
2. Master of Arts (Psychology), Punjab University, Chandigarh (2015-2017) 
3. P.G Diploma in (Child Guidance & Family Counselling, Punjab University (2017-2018)
4. Ph.D. in Applied Psychology, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad, Haryana (2017-2020) 

• Counselling Psychology
• Rehabilitation Psychology 
• Family Environment 
• Parenting 

10+

3+ years 

Assistant Professor (Economics)

Ph.D. in Economics from Indian Institute of technology, Ropar; Master and Bachelor of Arts (economics) from Honours School of Economics, Panjab University, Chandigarh.  

Climate Finance, Environmental Sustainability, Development economics  

6 publications in high impact Scopus-indexed journals ( https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Uno7MCMAAAAJ&hl=en)

3+ (teaching); 6+(research)

Gold Medallist (Masters); Silver Medallist (Graduation); UGC-JRF; Commendable work award for research paper at Rajagiri Conference on Economics and Finance

Assistant Professor

PhD in Psychology from University of Delhi

Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Qualitative Research, Counseling Psychology

'09

IAWMH, APA

Assistant Professor

PhD in Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala (2023 - Present); PGDGC, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (2023); M.A. Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala (2018-2020); B.A. Hons. Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh (2015-2018)

Counselling Psychology, Positive Psychology, Experimental Psychology

5+ years

Assistant Professor 

1. Ph.D. from Lovely Professional University, Punjab (2024)
2. MA Psychology, Panjab University
3. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours), Panjab University

Child Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Counselling Psychology

2

13.5 Years (1.5 years in Teaching + 11 years in Counselling)

Assistant Professor

Awarded Ph.D in Psychology from RIMT University, Sirhind
Diploma in special education in early childhood, from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), as a Registered special educator.
Certificate Course in Learning Disabilities from INPA, India and USA
M.A. PSYCHOLOGY from Panjab University, Chandigarh.
B.A. (Psychology Hons.) from GCG – Sector 11 College (Panjab University), Chandigarh.

Organizational Psychology , Applied Psychology , Counselling Psychology and Special Education

35+ Publications in SCOPUS ,UGC-Care and Peer reviewed Journals 
Attended 20+ Seminars , Workshops and conferences as paper presenters
Published Two Patents

8+ Years

Received the International Award as the Young Researcher Award by INSC
Received Award as #SheInspires on the occasion of International Women’s Day in 2022
Received Emerging Leader Award by LAH Cluster Sept 2023
Received the Best Team Player in Coordinator Role by LAH Cluster in Sept 2024

American Psychological Association, International Association of Applied Psychology and International Association of Innovation Professionals

Assistant Professor

BA, MA (Psychology), and Ph.D. (Psychology), Jiwaji University Gwalior

Social Psychology, Criminal Behavior and Forensic Psychology, Positive Psychology, and Research Methodology

Book Chapters: 
i.    Kumar, R, Sahu, S. Mindfulness: Perspectives of Cognitive and Emotion Regulation “Mindfulness in Psychopathology- Theory, Practice and Research” (2025) Saptarishi publications. (ISBN: 978-93-49761-85-8)
ii.    Sahu, S, Kumar, R Driving Youth Positivity: The Power of Grit in Building Resilience and Well Being “Indigenous Emerging Trends in Positive Psychology” (2024) National Press Associates. (ISBN: 978-81-19674-26-8)
Research Papers:
i.    Kumar, R, Tiwari, A. (2023). Study of Relationship Between Internet Usage and Emotional Intelligence Among Young Adults. Shodh Disha. (pp.281-288) ISSN: 0975-735X 
ii.    Kumar, R, Sahu, S. (2021). Relationship between Metacognition and Social Intelligence Among Young Adults. Journal of Modern Thamizh Research. (pp.2315-2322) ISSN: 2321-984X
iii.    Kumar, R, Mishra, D. (2019). Comparative Study of Level of Anxiety between Yoga Practitioners and Non-Practitioners. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, (pp.2114-2118). ISSN: 2249-2496 https://www.ijmra.us/project%20doc/2019/IJRSS_FEBRUARY2019/IJRSSFeb19Rk.pdf

Thesis:
i.    Kumar, R (2023) Relationship among cyber communication emotional intelligence and social intelligence in young adults, Jiwaji University, Shodhganga. http://hdl.handle.net/10603/542179

https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&hl=en&user=b5tkAhEAAAAJ

8+ Years

Lifetime Member – American Psychological Association, Washington, U.S.A. (Membership No: C2203925756) 
Member – National Positive Psychological Association (NPPA), New Delhi, India. (Membership No: 386) 
Member – National Academy of Psychology (NAOP), India.

Counselor cum Assistant Professor

Persuing PhD ,  Specialisation in Counselling Psychology from St. Xaviers College Mumbai,  Master of Arts from DAV College Sector-10 Chandigarh (Panjab University)- (2016-2018) ,  Bachelor of Arts from DAV College Sector-10 Chandigarh (Panjab University)-(2013-2016)

Child Psychology, Counselling and Clinical Psychology with Field Experience from PGIMER (Chandigarh) and Fortis Escorts, Okhla, New Delhi 

1 Paper Published , Patents: 1
3 Chapters

7+

Sr Manager Academics

PhD in Education, Pune University; Master of Education, RDVV Jabalpur; Master of English,Pune University; Master of Science (Zoology),MPBOU Bhopal; Bachelor of Education,RDVV Jabalpur; Bachelor of Science,RDVV Jabalpur

Educational Psychology,Indian Knowledge Systems,Educational Philosophy,Science Education

30+ Publications

12+ years as Assistant Professor including 4 years as Department Head

UGC NET (Education) qualified,CTET qualified, Shiksha Ratna Award by reputed NGO in 2024, Completed govt. funded project with ICPR on Indian Knowledge systems as PI

Certified Mentor of NCTE( National Council of Teacher Education) and Advisor at NGO for Teacher Training-Dakshata

Assistant Professor in Economics

Ph.D in Economics- Panjab University, Chandigarh; MPhil (Economics) Gold Medalist- Panjab University, Chandigarh, UGC- NET (Economics), MA(Economics)- Panjab University, Chandigarh, BA (Economics)- Panjab University, Chandigarh

Agricultural Economics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Indian Economy.

16 publications in National and International journals and Book Chapters.                                                       Books- 4 (published) Patents: 2 (published)

19.5 years (regular)

Received University Gold Medal for standing first in MPhil (Economics) Examinations, held by Panjab University Chandigarh. · Chaired sessions and delivered expert talks in various National and International Seminars and Conferences.

Member of Indian Economic Association

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. Psychology (PGIMER, Chandigarh)
MA Psychology (Panjab University, Chandigarh)
BA Psychology Honours (Panjab University, Chandigarh

Child Psychopathology
Neuropsychology
Biopsychology
Health Psychology

12+ Publications in International and National Journals.
 Co-author of PGI Children Memory Scale along with Dr Dwarka Pershad and Dr Adarsh Kohli
Developed PGI Battery for Specific Learning Disabilities (under publication)

4.5 years of academic and research experience 

ICMR Junior Research Fellowship 2015
ICMR Senior Research Fellowship 2017
Niloufer Award for Best Paper on Therapeutic Intervention
ICMR Travel Grant Award 2019

Life Member of Indian Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health  
Member of Canadian Psychological Association
Life Associate Member of Indian Association for Social Psychiatry
Member of American Psychological Association
Member of International Association of Applied Psychology

Assistant Professor

PhD in Economics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, M.Phil in Economics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Masters of Arts (Economics), Panjab University, Chandigarh, Bachelors of Business Economics, University of Delhi.

Microeconomics, Industrial Economics, Macreoeconomics, Econometrics

12

15+

Junior Research Fellow UGC, Senior Research Fellow UGC

IEA

Assistant Professor

PhD in Psychology (Guru Nanak Dev University), Post Graduate Diploma In Counselling Psychology, Diploma in HIV/AIDS Counselling (Punjabi University), M.Sc in Psychology (Punjabi University)

Psycho-gynaecology, Health Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Clinical-Counselling Psychology

Research article: 1, Book Chapters: 3

12+ Years (Approx) (Field, teaching and research)

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Psycholpgy from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana; Masters' in Psychology from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana; Bachelors' in lefe Sciences from IT College (affiliated to Lucknow University).

Positive Psychology, organizational Psychology, psychometrics

8

2 Year

University Gold Medal during in M.Sc. Psychology

InSPA

Assistant Professor

PhD in Psychology,DBU ; Professional Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy ,Panjab University ; Masters in Psychology Panjabi University  , Bachelors in Psychology, Panjabi University

Social Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Developmental Psychology , Health Psychology

8+ Publications in National and International Journals

14 +

Academic Distinction Holder in Bachelors

International Affiliate Member of American Psychological Association