Prof. (Dr.) Urmi Nanda Biswas
Dr. Urmi Nanda Biswas is a Professor and the Head of the Department, with an prominent teaching career spanning 28 years of teaching experience. She specializes in Applied Social and Health Psychology, Industrial Psychology, and Organizational Behaviour (I/O Psychology). Dr. Biswas is recognized for her significant contributions to understanding psychological applications in social, health, and organizational contexts, blending academic rigor with practical insights.
Prof. (Dr.) Nandita Babu
Dr. Nandita Babu is a Senior Professor with an impressive teaching career spanning 42 years. Specializing in Applied Developmental Psychology and Cognitive Psychology, her research interests lie in social cognitive development across the lifespan and neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Babu is also deeply involved in program development and implementation in the field of developmental psychology, contributing significantly to advancing both academic and practical aspects of the discipline.
Prof. Suneet Verma
Prof. Suneet Varma is a Senior Professor with an extensive teaching career spanning 30 years. Specializing in Indian Psychology and Theoretical Psychology, his research interests include the Philosophy of Psychology, Emotions, Personal Growth and Well-Being, Current Issues and Controversies in Research Methods, and Culturally Appropriate Psychology. Dr. Varma’s contributions to the field emphasize culturally rooted approaches to psychological understanding, advancing both theoretical and practical dimensions of the discipline.
Prof. Surendra Kumar Sia
Dr. Surendra Kumar Sia is a Professor with 20 years of teaching experience. Specializing in Organizational Psychology and Environmental Psychology, his research interests extend to Statistics and Research Methods, the Psychology of the Elderly, and Environmental Psychology. Dr. Sia’s work emphasizes holistic approaches to organizational and environmental dynamics, with a focus on culturally relevant methodologies.
Prof. Roshan Lal Dahiya
Dr. Roshan Lal Dahiya is a Professor with an extensive teaching career spanning 33 years. He specializes in Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, Health Psychology, and Child Psychology. Dr. Dahiya’s research interests align closely with his specialization, contributing significantly to advancing theoretical knowledge and practical applications in these fields.
Prof. Eric Soreng
Prof. Eric Soreng is an Associate Professor with 18 years of teaching experience. Specializing in Analytical Psychology, his research interests focus on Dreams and Mythology. Dr. Soreng’s work bridges the symbolic world of dreams with cultural and psychological narratives, contributing to a deeper understanding of the human psyche.
Dr. Manoj K Bajaj
Dr. Manoj Kumar Bajaj is an Associate Professor with over 16 years of teaching experience, guiding M.Phil, MD, DM, Ph.D., and MBBS graduates. Specializing in Clinical Psychology, his research interests include Clinical Neuropsychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Medicine, and the Promotion of Mental Health. Dr. Bajaj’s contributions emphasize integrating psychological theory with clinical practice to advance mental health care.
Dr. Nidhi Prakash
Dr. Nidhi Prakash is an Assistant Professor with 18 years of teaching experience. Specializing in Organizational Behaviour, her research interests include Employee Relations and Motivational Issues, Knowledge Management, Organizational Learning, Social Psychology, Persuasion, Communication and Advertising, Research Methodology (Quantitative Statistics and Qualitative Methods), and Psychological Assessment and Psychometrics. Dr. Prakash’s work explores the intersection of individual and organizational dynamics to foster effective workplace environments.
Dr. Dinesh Chabbra
Dr. Dinesh Chhabra is an Assistant Professor (Stage-3) with 14 years of teaching experience. Specializing in Cognition and Health, Positive Psychology, and Psychometrics, his research interests include Digital/Web-Based Interventions, Mindfulness-Based Intervention Studies, Positive Psychology-Based Interventions, Cognitive Aspects of Psycho-Physiological Conditions, and Test/Scale Construction. Dr. Chhabra’s work focuses on innovative approaches to mental health interventions and the development of psychometric tools.
Dr. Alka Bajaj
Dr. Alka Bajpai is an Assistant Professor with 14 years of teaching experience. Specializing in Organizational Behaviour, her research interests include Organizational Politics, Institution Building, and Narrative Research. Dr. Bajpai’s work explores the nuanced dynamics of organizations, focusing on political and narrative structures that shape institutional development.
Dr. Ishita Bhardwaj
Dr. Ishita Bharadwaj is an Assistant Professor with 14 years of teaching experience. Her specializations include Qualitative Research, Religion and Spirituality, Gender and Sexuality, Existential Psychology, Social Psychology, Self & Identity, and Positive Psychology. Dr. Bharadwaj’s research interests extend to trauma and healing, cultural practices, art and aesthetics, and interpretive studies through films and texts, offering a multidisciplinary lens to socio-clinical and existential themes.
Dr. Shailja Rana
Dr. Shailja Rana is an Assistant Professor with 8.5 years of teaching experience. Specializing in Organizational Behaviour and Positive Psychology, her research interests include Human Resource Management, Social Psychology, Training and Consulting, Psychology of Relationships, Group Dynamics, Interpersonal Processes, Team-Building, and Workplace Issues. Dr. Rana is dedicated to applying psychological principles to improve organizational and interpersonal effectiveness.
Dr. Shalini Choudhary
Dr. Shalini Choudhary is an Assistant Professor with over 6 years of teaching experience. Specializing in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, her research interests focus on Personality Disorders, Psychotherapy, Counselling Processes, Culture and Mental Health, Community Mental Health, Testing and Assessment, and the interplay between Emotions, Cognition, and Culture. Dr. Choudhary is committed to advancing culturally relevant mental health practices.
Dr. Priyanka Tiwari
Dr. Priyanka Tiwari is an Assistant Professor with many years of teaching experience. Specializing in Clinical Psychology, her research interests focus on Cognitive Psychology and Psychometry, Emotions, and Culture.
Dr. Shubash Meena
Dr. Subhash Meena is an Assistant Professor with 8 years of teaching experience. Specializing in Clinical Psychology, his research interests include Clinical Neuropsychology, Childhood Disorders, Community Mental Health, and Clinical Psychology. Dr. Meena’s work addresses developmental and community-based interventions for mental health.
Prof. S.P. K Jena
Dr. S.P.K. Jena is a Senior Professor with 38 years of teaching experience specializing in Clinical Psychology. His expertise spans Applied Behavior Analysis, Childhood Disability, and Clinical Neuropsychology. Academically, he is particularly interested in Applied Psychophysiology, as well as the psychological aspects of poverty and homelessness.
Dr. Gopal Chandra Mahakud
Dr. Gopal Chandra Mahakud is an Assistant Professor with 14 years of teaching experience. Specializing in Clinical Psychology, his research interests include Research Methods and Statistics, Applied Psychometrics, Psychopathology, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, Forensic Psychology, and Psychophysiology. Dr. Mahakud’s work emphasizes the integration of cognitive and neuropsychological approaches in clinical and forensic settings.
Dr. Priyanka Anjan Rao
Dr. Priyanka Anjan Rao is an Assistant Professor with 8 years of teaching experience. Specializing in Clinical, Counseling, and Social Psychology, her research interests include Social, Counseling, and Gender Psychology. Dr. Rao’s work focuses on gender dynamics and their interplay with social and counseling psychology frameworks.