BIO-DATA
DR. NAVIN KUMAR
Professor, Department of Psychology
Dr
Bhim Rao Ambedkar College
University
of Delhi
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
Flat
no. - JH 503 Amrapali Village
Nyay
Khand-2 Indirapuram
Ghaziabad -201010
Mobile:
+919213399438
EDUCATION
Ph.D. - University of Delhi
Post-graduation, Psychology, Delhi University
Graduation, Psychology (hons) Patna University
AREAS OF INTREST
- Media psychology
- Social psychology
- Qualitative research
- Indian psychology
- Positive psychology
- Criminal Psychology
- Motivational Speaker
TEACHING
EXPERIENCE
Ø Twenty two years of experience teaching
Graduate, Post graduate and Ph.D. students at University of Delhi.
BOOKS
PUBLISHED and REVIEWS
Ø Book on Criminal Psychology (2015). Lexis Nexis
(A Division of REED ELSEIER India Pvt. Ltd.). ISBN: 978-93-5143-423-8, Ist edition.
Ø Book on Secondary Course in psychology (2012),
NIOS Secondary level, Govt. of India.
Ø Completed UGC e – PG Pathshala Project as Paper
coordinator for the subject ‘Criminal Psychology’ (2017). National Law
University, Dwarka.
Ø Author of chapter on Mass Media and Crime under
UGC e – PG Pathshala Project (2017).
Ø Reviewed 5 chapters including 19 modules for the
subject ‘Criminal Psychology’ under UGC e – Pathshala Project, National Law
University, 2017.
ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS
Ø Executive editor, Journal of Positive
Psychology. (ISSN- 2249-6254)
Ø Executive editor, Academia: An international
multi – disciplinary journal. (ISSN -23950161)
Ø Member, Editorial Advisory Board, The Learning
Curve, Psychology journal of Lady Shri Ram College. (ISSN – 2321 -7057)
Ø Life member NAOP
Ø Life member Indian Science Congress
Ø Life member Indian Association of positive
psychology
Ø Life member Indian career development
association
Ø Member Journal Review committee (Carmel College,
Goa)
Ø Member Area advisory board (Amity University,
Noida)
Ø Member expert committee of ICSSR.
MEMEBR OF SELECTION AND EXPERT COMMITEES
Ø Member of M. Phil. Clinical Psychology
Committee, Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IBHAS).
Ø Member Post Graduate Board of Research Studies
(PGBORS), Department of Psychology, Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University,
Jind, Haryana.
Ø Member DRC (Departmental research committee)
Amity University, Noida.
Ø Member of UGC Learning Outcome based Curriculum
Framework (LOCF) for psychology, 2018.
Ø Member Research Monitoring Committee of a
research project between J.N.U. and Border Security Force (BSF) on Reason’s and
ramifications of stress among B.S.F. Personnel.
Ø Member of selection committees as an expert in
psychology in different Maharatna and Navratna PSUs and government
organizations for the selection of executive trainees for more than 20 years.
PSU include NTPC, GAIL, Indian Oil Corporation and organizations like CRPF,
ITBP, SSB, BCPL, Solar Energy Corporation of India and Infosys.
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
Ø “A Critical
analysis of social justice, collective identity, prejudice and stereotype:
social and psychological perspective of the works of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar”,
published in The Journal of Cyber News, Vol 7, number 1& 2. ISSN-
09760709. UGC affiliation no- 4439.
Ø “Reciprocal
Altruism and psychological sources of will and its impact on military
psychology”, published in IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences
Reviews. June 2017. 145-147. ISSN -2347-3797. UGC No- 41948.
Ø
Counseling for community wellbeing and
happiness”. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing. June 2017, 492-497. ISSN – 222-9-5356,
Online ISSN- 2321-3698. Impact factor -0.47. UGC No- 42787.
Ø
“Self – esteem and its impact on
performance”, published in Indian Journal of Positive Psychology.
June 2017, 142-147. ISSN-2229-4937.
UGC No- 42790.
Ø “Understanding
the difficulties of leading change through experimental exercise”, Scholarly
Research Journal for Inter Disciplinary Studies. E ISSN – 2278-8808 and P
ISSN – 2319-4766, Vol 4, May- June 2017.
Ø
“Exploring the Realm of Positive Psychology and the
Workplace with a Glimpse of Eastern Perspective. International Journal on
Spirituality and Organization Leadership. Dec 2015. 99-124. ISSN
-2320-222X.
Ø
“Understanding
role expectations and role strain across three generations and its impact on
well-being in a joint family and nuclear family: An Indian study”. Journal
of Positive Psychology (JPP), Vol 3(2).ISSN- 2249-6254.
Ø
“Unravelling
the sources and remedies of examination stress among Indian school children”. Journal
discussant, 1 (2).19-24, ISSN-2250-3412. UGC No- 63668.
Ø
“Social
and Cultural Influences of Academic Success and its Impact on Life
Satisfaction: An Indian Scenario”. Journal of Positive Psychology (JPP),
I (2). 88 – 92.ISSN- 2249-6254.
Ø
“Exploring
the psychology of lesser privileged”. The discussant. 35-41.April 2014.
ISBN-2250-3412. UGC No- 63668.
Ø
“Internet
mediated communication and its impact on psycho-social capital”. The
discussant, 2(1). 41-45. January- March 2014.ISSN-2250-3412. UGC No- 63668.
Ø
“Role
of innovativeness and critical thinking in individual and organizational
context”. The discussant, 1(2) .62-69. April 2013. ISSN-2250-3412. UGC
No- 63668.
Ø
“Quality
of Work life as a Predictor of Psychological well-being of police Employees”.
Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, 3(4). December 2012. ISSN-
2229-4937. UGC No- 42790.
Ø
“Perception
of Role Expectation and its Fulfilment among Youth: An Intergenerational
Perspective”. Indian Journal of Social Science and Research (IJSSR), 9
(2). November 2012. ISSN-0974-9837. UGC No- 43775.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Ø Completed a collaborative learning project of
Delhi Police, 2018- 2019.
Ø Completed ICSSR major research project as
Project Director titled “Personality Trait Structure and Taxonomy of Hindi
Speaking Indians: A Psycho lexical Approach” (2013-2015).
Ø Completed a Major Research Project of U.G.C. on
the topic “Employability of Vocational Education Students.” As Investigator.
Ø Completed innovative research project, “Growing
under the shadow of Media: Explorations into family lives & Psychosocial
well-being”, as main investigator from Delhi University (2012-2013).
RESEARCH SUPERVISION
Ø Supervising PhD work as Co-Guide of
the researcher Garima Tulli on the topic “Study
of Anasakti and Forgiveness as predictors of Marital Quality and Meaning in
Life” Amity University, Noida.
Ø PhD awarded under my supervision on the topic “A
Psycho- Social Study of Mass Media Process and Its Impact on Well- Being” of
researcher Sunil Gupta (2012) from University of Delhi.
Ø Ph.D. awarded under my supervision on the topic
“A psycho – social Study of Virtual Reality & Actual Reality and its impact
on Well- Being” of Researcher Ravi Bhusan (2012), University of Delhi.
Ø Ph.D. awarded as Co-Guide on the topic “Life
orientation, work environment and organizational justice as predictor of
organizational commitment” of the researcher Shivangi Kaul, Amity University,
Noida.
Ø Ph.D. awarded as Co – Guide on the topic “Impact
of Bullying on Adolescents: Unravelling the psyche of victims of Bullying” of
researcher Bushra Faraz (2013), Jamia Milia Islamia.
Ø Supervising Ph.D. work on the topic “Social
Media psychosocial implications: critical evaluation of personality and self
identity” of researcher Sanchita Singh,
University of Delhi, 2019.
Ø Supervising Ph. D work as co guide of Sameeksha
Jain, Amity University.
Ø Supervising Ph.D. work of Siddharth Sagar on the
topic of “An exploration into excessive use of social media and symptom of
psychiatry disorder”.
Ø Supervising Ph.D. work on the topic “A Psycho-
Social Study of Media Ecology: An Exploration into Self- Concept and Personality
development of Children” of researcher Priyam Sharma, 2016, University of
Delhi.
Ø Supervising Ph.D. work on the topic “Emerging
Adulthood” of the researcher Nisha, 2016, University of Delhi.
Ø Supervising Ph.D. work on the topic “A
Psycho-Social study of Social Media Users: Explorations into Empathy &
Altruism” of the researcher Swati Saharan, 2014 University of Delhi.
Ø Supervising Ph.D. work on the topic “A
Psycho-Social of Social Media Users on Self and Well Being of Indian Youth” of
the researcher Anand Shankar, 2014, University of Delhi.
Ø Supervising Ph.D. work as co guide on the topic
“Marital Adjustment and quality of life among single career and double career
working couples” of researcher Ishita Mukerji (2013), Amity University, Noida.
Ø Supervising Ph.D. work as Co-Guide on the topic
“Indian positive psychological interventions for wisdom and Resilience” of the
researcher Kulpreet Kaur, Amity University, Noida since January 2015.
CONFRENCES AND INVITED TALKS
Ø Invited
to deliver a talk on the topic “Pedagogical practices: challenges and
opportunities” at Lady Shri Ram college (LSR), University of Delhi, 14th
February 2019.
Ø Invited
to deliver a talk on the topic “Wok- life balance and its impact on life
satisfaction” at The Institute of Wood Science & Technology (IWST),
Bengaluru, 7th January 2019.
Ø Delivered
a talk on the topic “Technological development and human values” at
Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University, Jind, 5th January 2019.
Ø Delivered
a keynote address on the topic "Women Empowerment" at Hindu PG
College, Moradabad, 15th December 2018.
Ø Delivered
a keynote address on the topic "Mass Media & Health - Psycho social
Implications" at Indian Academy of Health Psychology, Nasik, 23rd
November 2018.
Ø Delivered
a keynote address to NGO supervisors at Vishwa Yuva Kendra organized under the
aegis of Bachpan Bachao Andolan, Chankaypuri, NewDelhi, 20th November 2018.
Ø Delivered a
keynote address on the topic "Aging as a dialectic of loss &
gain" at 4th International Conference of Gerontology and Geriatric
medicine, AIIMS, NewDelhi, 16th November 2018.
Ø Invited to deliver talk on “Social
Media: Psychosocial implications on youth” at
Aryabhatta College, New Delhi, 17th September 2018.
Ø Invited to deliver guest lecture on “Environment
Psychology” at Amity University, New Delhi, 3rd August, 2018.
Ø Invited to deliver talk on “Social Media:
Social and Psychological Scenarios” at Nehru Memorial Museum and Library,
New Delhi, 9th April 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjbt6OoLWlU&t=20s.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Psychological capital
efficacy and its impact on organizational citizenship behaviour” at J. K.
Laxmipati University, Jaipur, 2nd April 2018.
Ø Invited as keynote speaker in ICSSR sponsored
National seminar on Role of Skill India in Promoting Self – Employment:
Prospects and challenges at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 10th
March 2018.
Ø Delivered a talk on the topic “Media and Family
well-being”, in International conference on Family Well-being at Bharti
College, New Delhi, and 21st February 2018.
Ø Delivered a talk on the topic “Towards a
psychology of social change”, in national seminar at IIT Delhi, 13th
January 2018.
Ø Delivered a talk on the topic “Mindfulness
and its impact on performance” at Institute of Wood Science and
Technology, Bangalore, 9th January 2018.
Ø Delivered talk on “Women Empowerment”,
Women Safety Week in collaboration with UP police, at Girls inter –college,
Gautama Buddha Nagar, 10th December 2017.
Ø “Crime and Youth”, invited talk at Christ University Bangalore, 30th
November 2017.
Ø Chaired a session in International Conference on
Health Psychology Lucknow, 13th November 2017.
Ø Invited lecture on the topic “Intelligence
concept and its application” at IIT Delhi, 10th November 2017.
Ø Invited talk on “Criminal Psychology” at
Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, 8th September 2017.
Ø Delivered talk on “Role of Ethics in governance”
in International Conference at Lucknow University, 8th April 2017.
Ø Delivered talk on “An interdisciplinary
perspective on health and well-being” in International conference on
psychology of health and well-being, Jamia Milia Islamia University, 23rd
March 2017.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Positive Psychology”
in National Seminar on Positive Psychology, Amity University, Noida, 21st
March 2017.
Ø Delivered talk on “Successful Aging” in
National Conference at Mata Su ndri
College, University of Delhi, 23rd September 2016.
Ø Talk on “Mass media and positive social
engagement”, international seminar on Indian minds and societal concerns, 3rd
April 2016.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Positive schooling”,
ICPAS 2016, keynote address, 16th January 2016.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Adolescents challenges
and Remedies from Social Psychological & Cultural Perspective”,
National Seminar in Gorakhpur university, 15th January 2015.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Exploring the realms of
positive psychology and the work place: An eastern psychology perspective” National
conference at Carmel College, Goa, 9th January 2015.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Employee engagement and
organizational transformation”, National seminar at ARSD college,
University of Delhi, 25th March 2015.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Values, strengths, human
development and functioning”, international conference on psychology, 25th
September 2014.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Understanding role
expectations and role strain across three generations and its impact on well-being
in a joint family and nuclear family: An Indian Study”, International
congress of applied Psychology in Paris, Franc, 11th July 2014.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Positive psychology”,
National Seminar on positive psychology, Keynote address, Bangalore, 20th
January 2014.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Positivity at the work
place”, 2nd National conference organized by IAPP, Maniben
Nanawati College, Mumbai, 7th December 2013.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Career Counselling”,
International conference organized by ICAD and NCDA (USA), Manav Rachna
University, Faridabad, 27th March 2013.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Role of mass media and
its implications for aging work force”, National conference organized by
department of applied psychology south campus, University of Delhi, 1st
March 2013.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Positive Psychology”,
First conference of Indian association of positive psychology, 24th
December 2012.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Role of critical
thinking and innovativeness in the individual and organizational context”,
Delhi University Academic congress, 6th September 2012.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Role of Social and
Cultural influences on Academic success and its impact on life satisfaction”,
International Conference on positivism, amity University, Jaipur, 7th
August 2012.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Unravelling the sources
and remedies of examination stress among Indian School Children”, National
conference organized by ICAD and Indian Association of Positive Psychology, 26th
May 2012.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Psychological
perspective of human rights”, International conference on human rights at
Delhi University, 23rd December 2012.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Psychology in
contemporary context”, International conference on Psychology in
contemporary context: A Positivistic approach, 21st May 2011.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Psychological Impact of
urbanism on Well Being”, IISMAAS at JNU, 20th April 2011.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Reciprocal Altruism
& Will Power”, International Conference on advances in Military
Psychology organized by Defence Institute of Psychology Research under ministry
of Defence, 12th March 2011.
Ø Delivered a talk on “ABC of managing
organizations by Values”, National Conference of W.P.H.R.F. at Delhi
University conference centre, 5th September 2010.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Antisocial, Unsocial and
Prosocial Effects of Media Content”, NAOP Conference, Bangalore University,
6th March 2010.
Ø Delivered a talk on “A critical understanding
of ethical leadership from historical and contemporary perspective”,
National seminar organized by Deshbandhu College at India International Centre,
Delhi, 16th February 2010.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Environment and
Behaviour”, International Conference on Biodiversity, environment and
Sustainability Challenges for Future at S.S.N college, University of Delhi, 5th
September 2008.
Ø “Media portrayal of the aged”, International Seminar on Gerontology: A global
concern, 1st March 2008.
Ø “A Critical Analysis of Social Justice,
Collective Identity, Marginality and Importance of Dr.B.R. Ambedkar”, National Seminar at Bhim Rao Ambedkar College,
University of Delhi, 26th September 2008.
Ø “Psychology of Parenting”, GYNAE PAEDIACON: A national conference, 14th
October 2007.
Ø “Psychological aspect of leadership”, National Seminar on Economy &
Entrepreneurship at V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, 22nd
April 2006.
Ø “Motivation and Human Research: Resourceful
human’s new mantra”,
IIIrd H.R. meet organized by work psychology and human resource forum, 26th
February 2006.
Ø Delivered a talk on “Organizational Culture”,
National Seminar on Rural Marketing Issues and Challenges in WTO Era, at VBS
Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, 23rd September 2005.
WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Ø Conducted
a workshop on the topic “Stress and Time Management” to police officers
at The Delhi Police Training Centre, Rajender Nagar, 10th April
2019.
Ø Conducted a workshop on “Effective
Management of Stress” to the SHOs of Delhi Police at Rajender Nagar Police
Training Centre, 4th February 2019.
Ø Conducted
a workshop on the topic “Leadership effectiveness” to the training
program officers (DGMs) from all over India at National Thermal Power
Corporation Engineering Office (NTPC), 10th January 2019.
Ø Conducted
a workshop on the topic “Emotional Intelligence” to the police officers
from all over the country at The Bureau of Police Research & Development,
Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. Of India, 27th October 2018.
Ø Conducted
a workshop on the topic "Qualitative Research Methods" to
teachers at P.G.D.A.V. College, University of Delhi,
Ø Conducted a workshop on “The art of
persuasive and Effective Communication” for the ACPs and Inspectors at
Delhi Police Vigilance Headquarter, New Delhi, 10th May 2018.
Ø Conducted several workshops on “Time
management and Freedom from Stress” for the SHO’s at Delhi police Training
Centre Rajendra Nagar, New Delhi, March 2018.
Ø Conducted a workshop on “Inner Growth and
Personality Development” at Institute of Wood Science and Technology,
Bangalore, 9th January 2018.
Ø Conducted a workshop on “Emotional Competence
and Stress Management” at Delhi police Training Centre Rajendra Nagar, New
Delhi, 3rd January 2018.
Ø Conducted workshop on “Cyber Psychology of
Crime” at CBI academy of India, Ghaziabad, 18th December 2017.
Ø Workshop on “Emotional Intelligence and
Mindfulness”, to the executive trainees at Institute of Leadership Power
Grid Corporation, 6th December 2017.
Ø Workshop on “Work – Life Balance” at
Chandigarh Police Training Institute, 3rd October 2017.
Ø Conducted a workshop on “Ecological
Psychology” for IFS training program at Institute of wood science and
technology, Bengaluru, 12th January 2017.
Ø Conducted a Workshop on “Work Life Balance”,
at IIM Lucknow, 15th December 2016.
Ø Workshop on “Cultivation and Enhancement of Leadership
Qualities” at Officer’s Police Academy Moradabad to Deputy S.P.
Probationers, 13th June 2016.
Ø Workshop on “Soft skills management”,
Faculty members developmental programme (refresher course of engineering
teachers), IIT Roorkee, 12th June 2013.
Ø “Power of ethics in learning”, National workshop at ILLL, Ramanujan College,
University of Delhi, 21st March 2013.
Ø Conducted a workshop on “Role of
Psychological Skills in Doctor, Patient communication”, Med-Con. 2011
organized by Indian Medical Association, 24th April 2011.
Ø “Psychology and Life Skills”, National workshop on Capacity and Life Skill
Building, 28th March 2011.
PAPERS TAUGHT
Ø Special lectures on qualitative research methods
to Ph.D. scholars of 2018 batch during course work, National Law University,
New Delhi.
Ø Pre Ph.D. Course work on Research Methods, 2016-
17 & 2017-18 Batch, Department of Psychology, University of Delhi.
Ø M.A. (Previous and Final) students of
south-campus, University of Delhi, 2009-2013.
Ø M.Com. Students of University of Delhi, South
Campus, 1999- 2001.
Ø B.A. (Hons.) Applied Psychology, Dr. B R
Ambedkar College, University of Delhi, 2006- till date.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS
Ø Felicitated by Delhi Police Department for
working on “Collaborative Learning Project of Delhi Police” at Delhi police
training centre, 13th March 2019.
Ø Evaluated several research projects of Ph.Ds and
major projects from ICSSR.
Ø Regular participation as an expert in field of
psychology on leading News channels across India.
Ø Expert views regularly published in national
dailies
Ø Motivational talk and workshops in various
schools of Delhi NCR
Ø UGC C.E.C. lectures in Psychology:
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(Dr.
Navin Kumar)
