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I am a Professor in psychology at Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, University of Delhi with more than 20 years of teaching experience.I am a Doctorate in Psychology from University of Delhi. Taught BA Hons Applied psychology, MA applied psychology and Ph.D psychology to students of Delhi university. Executive editor Journal of positive psychology. Executive editor Academia (An international multidisciplinary journal on social science, humanities and languages) Successfully completed ICSSR major research project, UGC major research project and Innovative research project from University of Delhi. Monitoring committee member of a research project under the aegis of BSF (Border Security Force), Ministry of Home Affairs on stress management. Supervising 6 Ph.D researches from University of Delhi, 2 from Amity University, 1 from Jamia Millia Islamia. Member ICSSR research project committee. Selection committee memeber of Indian Oil, NTPC, GAIL India, Solar energy corporation. Authored a book on Criminal Psychology published by LEXIS NEXIS India. Delivered invited lectures at IIT Roorkee, IIM Lucknow, IGNFA Dehradun, IWST Bangalore. Presented my paper at ICAP 2014, Paris, France.

May 25, 2019

BIO DATA


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 youthat 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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