Prof. Utkarsha D. Gaikwad
Professor Clinical Psychology
Pimpri Chinchwad University
Professor Clinical Psychology
Pimpri Chinchwad University
I am an Assistant Professor at Pimpri Chinchwad University, where I contribute to the academic growth of undergraduate students in the domains of Clinical Psychology and behavioral sciences. I currently teach key subjects including Introduction to Counselling Psychology, Foundations of Social Psychology, Professional Ethics, and Introduction to Developmental Psychology, Introduction to Counselling Psychology helping students connect theoretical foundations with practical understanding.
Beyond teaching, I am deeply committed to strengthening the mental health and psycho–social support ecosystem in academic and professional spaces. My work involves student mentoring, curriculum planning, psychometric training, psychometric assessment training, and community-oriented mental wellness initiatives. I am also the Founder and Academic Consultant of a developing counseling and wellness initiative, envisioned to extend structured psychological support to students, educators, and working professionals.
My academic journey reflects an interdisciplinary and human-centered outlook shaped by a long-standing interest in understanding human behavior, social influence, personality dynamics, and mental well-being. With a foundation in psychology, I have advanced my focus toward the specialized areas of Counselling Psychology and Social Psychology—fields that allow a meaningful intersection of individual cognition, emotional wellness, and societal behavior.
My pedagogy emphasizes analytical, experiential, and empathy-driven learning. Through interactive classroom interventions, structured assessments, problem-based learning, and student-focused support systems, I strive to champion psychology not just as an academic discipline, but also as a tool for real-world transformation.
Social behavior, attitudes, group dynamics, and interpersonal influence
Ethical and legal dimensions of counseling and mental health practices
Designing meaningful mental wellness and psycho–educational environments
As an educator, my mission is to make psychology accessible, insightful, ethical, and impactful. As a mental wellness advocate, I continue to explore new and evolving well-being support models, particularly in the areas of Psychology.
My long-term academic and professional vision centers around building structured support environments for holistic development, driven through psychological services, assessments, and behavioral research. I aspire to foster systems that nurture mental, emotional, and social well-being, empowering individuals to grow with resilience, insight, and dignity.