CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

• Co-author of a book chapter “Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity among Youth” in the book “Making of Distinctions: Towards a Social Science of Inclusive Oppositions”, published by Information Age Publishing, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA (2021).

Scientific Presentations

• International – 9
• National – 10

International

• Paper titled “Hope among Alcohol Abusers” in the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Social, Business and Management Science Research organised by Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamilnadu (2023).
• Paper titled “Resilience among Alcohol Abusers” in the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Current Era organised by Research Solutions Global in association with Muralidhar Girl’s College, Kolkata (2023).
• Paper titled “Spiritual Intelligence and Resilience among College Students in Kerala” in the International Conference on Psychological Skills Acquisition organised by Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, in collaboration with College Development Council, M.G. University (2023).
• Paper titled “Authenticity among athlete and non-athlete college students” in the International Seminar on Indic Healing Systems: A Holistic Perspective on Mind, Body & Spiritual Culture organised by Association of Health Psychologists in collaboration with Stockholm University, Sweden, Bhaktivedanta Research Center, Kolkata and Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati (2022).
• Paper titled “Mindfulness among athlete and non-athlete college students” in the International Symposium on Mental Health and Well-being: Trends and Challenges” organised by School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Reva University, Bengaluru and Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (2022).
• Paper titled “Mindfulness and Authenticity among Youth” in the International Conference on Mental Health and COVID-19: Challenges and Future Prospects” organised by Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (2022).
• Paper titled “Psychological Distress and Resilience among Transgenders” in the International Conference on “Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness” organised by Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kerala (2020).

• Paper titled “Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity” in the International seminar on “Gender At The Intersection Of Identity And Community: Viewing The Landscape Of Culture In A Changing World”, organised by the Department of Sociology, the University of Kerala, India in collaboration with Aalborg University, Denmark (2017).
• Paper titled “Positive Workplace” in the International Conference on “Leadership for Success” organised by Rajagiri Centre for Behavioral Science and Research, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kerala, in collaboration with Trinity Western University, Canada (2017).

National

• Paper titled “Gender Identity among LGBT Youth” in the National Conference on “Evolving Gender Roles in Social Institution and Scope of Social Work” organised by Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam (2020)
• Paper titled “Challenges in Inclusive Education” in the National Conference on “Transforming Lives Through Inclusiveness” organised by Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru (2020)
• Paper titled “Practice of Happiness” in the National Workshop on “Behavior Technology for Better Living” organised by St. Mary’s College, Thrissur (2018).
• Paper titled “Happiness and Performance at Work” in the National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Psychology”, organised by the Department of Psychology, Yuvakshetra College, Ezhakkad, Palakkad (2018).
• Paper titled “Happiness and Well-being” in the National Seminar on “Emotional Intelligence”, organised by the Labour India College, Marangattupilly, Kottayam (2018).
• Paper titled “Positive Psychological Capital and Employee Performance at Work” in the National Conference on “Youth and Mental Health”, organised by the Department of Psychology, Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad, Thrissur (2018).
• Paper titled “Effectiveness of expressive therapy in health settings” in the National conference “Applied health psychology: Trends and Challenges” organised by Rajagiri College of social sciences, Kalamassery, Kerala, India (2017).

• Paper titled “Brain Plasticity and Sexual Orientation” in the National seminar on “Sexual orientation and gender identity: Exploring diversities of queer space” organised by CMS College, Kottayam, Kerala, India (2017).

• Paper titled “Positive ageing” in the national seminar on “Ageing, Care and Wellbeing: Towards Empowerment and Fulfilment” organised by the Department of Sociology, University of Kerala, India (2017).
• Paper titled “Resilience among hearing impaired students” in the National Conference on Understanding Child and Adolescent Development organised by St. Claret College, Bengaluru (2023).

Research Guidance

• Various clinical projects, counselling practicum, internships, and research dissertations have been supervised for undergraduate and postgraduate psychology students since 2015.

Workshops

• Total number of Conferences/Workshops/Seminars/Webinars attended – 63(with participation certificates)
  • International level -15 (participated in the American Psychological Association Convention held in Washington D.C., USA)
  • National level -27 (participated in Indian Science Congress held in Lucknow)
  • State-level -7
  • Regional level -14

Positions Held

• University Practical Examiner of MSc Psychology Examination, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram (2022).
• Examiner of PG Psychology papers, University of Kerala (2022 onwards).
• Member Pass Board Meeting (PG), University of Kerala (2022 onwards).
• MSc Counselling Psychology Syllabus Revision Coordinator, University of Kerala (2022).
• UG/PG Psychology Board of Studies Member, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala  (2017-2021)
• Subject expert, Inspection committee for sanctioning new courses in Psychology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala (2020)
• Postgraduate Psychology Syllabus Revision Expert Committee Member, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala (2019)
• Undergraduate Psychology Syllabus Revision Expert Committee Member, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala (2017)
• Chief  Question bank setter and Question bank setter of various undergraduate and postgraduate Psychology papers, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala (2018-2021)
• Deputy Chairperson, BSc Psychology Board of Exams, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala (2018).
• University Practical/Project/Viva-Voce Examiner for BSc & MSc Psychology University Examinations, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala (2016-2021).
• Chief examiner and Additional Examiner of various undergraduate and postgraduate Psychology papers, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala (2015-2021).
• Question paper setter for various psychology papers at the Undergraduate & Postgraduate level, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram (2017-2020).
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Responsibilities at college programmes

• • Faculty Coordinator of various programmes organised at Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, Jain College, Bangalore, and the School of Behavioural Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
• • Class Tutor/Teacher in charge of Ist year MSc Students, Psychology Lab in charge, Programme Committee Member of Inauguration of Diamond Jubilee Block and Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, Induction Programme Committee Member, Christmas Programme Committee Member, Arts Club Advisor, IQAC team member and Organised various departmental programmes/Webinars/Talks (Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram)
• • Class Tutor/Teacher in charge of IInd year BSc Students, Coordinating Committee Member of Counselling Centre, Mentoring Wing, Women’s Cell/ Anti-harassment Cell, Anti-Narcotic Cell, Grievance Redressal Cell and IQAC Coordinator of the Department of Psychology, Mentor for Student Support Programme and Organised various departmental programmes/Workshops/Webinars/Talks/Psychology Exhibition (Kuriakose Elias College, Kottayam)
• • Class Tutor/Teacher in charge of Ist year MSc Students and Psychology Lab in charge of Ist & IInd MSc Psychology and Ist MSc Health & Behavioural Science students. Developed MSc Psychology course materials such as syllabus and homework assignments. Developed Entrance Exam Question Papers for admission into MSc Psychology & MPhil Rehabilitation Psychology Courses. Reception Committee Coordinator & Program Committee Member of the workshop “Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities” (School of Behavioural Sciences, M.G.University, Kottayam)
• • Class Tutor/Teacher in charge of Ist year BA Students, Psychology Lab in charge of Ist & IInd year BA Psychology students and Programme Committee Member of the Inter-collegiate Arts Festival and Psychology Arts Festival (Jain College, Bangalore)

Awards and Achievements

• • Adarsh Vidya Saraswati Rashtriya Puraskar (National Award of Excellence in the field of academics, 2020) from the Global Management Council, Ahmedabad.
• • Recipient of a Merit Scholarship for attaining the highest marks in the university exam (MPhil), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala (2005).
• • Recipient of a Merit Scholarship for achieving the highest marks in the university exam (second year of BA Journalism, Psychology & English) from Christ College, Bangalore, Karnataka (2000).

Papers Taught

• Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram (PG level)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychology of Individual Differences
  • Psychometry
  • Counselling in the educational setting
  • Counselling in the hospital setting
  • Counselling Practicum
  • Psychological assessment (Practical)

   

  Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, Kottayam (UG and PG level)

  • Social Psychology
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Positive Psychology
  • Social Engineering
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Theory and Practice of Counselling
  • Psychological assessment (Practical)

   

  Jain College, Bangalore (Now Jain Deemed-to-be University)

  • General Psychology
  • Fundamental Statistics
  • Psychological assessment (Practical)

   

  School of Behavioural Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (PG and MPhil Level)

  • Personality
  • Learning Processes
  • Psychology in Health and Disabilities
  • Social Psychology
  • Psychological assessment (Practical)

Trainings attended

• • Total number of trainings attended -32
    • One week National level Faculty Development Programme on “Outcome Based Education” organised by Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha, in association with Kerala State Higher Education Council (2023).
    • Two weeks Refresher course in Capacity Building adapting to New Normal organised by UGC-HRDC Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana and obtained grade “A” (2023).
    • One week Faculty Development Programme on “Mentoring and Teaching Pedagogy for Classroom Delivery Enhancement” organised by Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, Chennai in association with Association of Indian Management Schools (2022).
    • Two weeks Refresher course in Psychology, and received an A grade, organised by the Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, under the aegis of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, in collaboration with the Center for Psycho-Social Resource Development and Training, Ramanujan College (2021).
    • Two weeks National Interdisciplinary Refresher Course on “Research Methodology and Data Analysis” and received an A grade, organised by the Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, under the aegis of the Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching in collaboration with the Indian Accounting Association, NCR Chapter (2021).
    • One Week Faculty Development Programme on “Positive Psychological Capital of College Students and the Role of Teachers” organised under UGC-Scheme for Trans-Disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy (UGC-STRIDE), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, in association with the Inter-University Center for Disability Studies (2021).
    • Two weeks Faculty Development Programme on “Enhancing Psychological Skills for Teaching and Practice” organised by the Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of the Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (2020).
    • Two weeks Faculty Development Programme on “Managing Online Classes and Co-Creating Moocs 3.0” and obtained grade A, organised by the Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of the Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (2020).
    • Five days National Workshop on “Scholarly Communication: Adapting to New Trends” organised by the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
    • One week Faculty Development Programme on “Research Ethics and Plagiarism” organised under UGC-Scheme for Trans-Disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy (UGC-STRIDE), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala .
    • Four weeks Induction/Orientation programme for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education”, and obtained grade A, organised by the Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, under the aegis of the Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
    • One week International Faculty Development Programme on “Teacher’s Leadership quality in Higher education” organised by Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, Chennai in association with Association of Indian Management Schools.
    • One-week Faculty Development Programme on “Open Source Tools for Research” organised by the Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, sponsored by Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
    • Short-term training programme on “Statistical Analysis for Research” organised by REST Society for Research International, Tamil Nadu.
    • Two weeks Faculty Development Programme on “Quantitative Methods for Data Analysis” organised by the Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, sponsored by Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
    • One week National level Faculty Development Programme on Women Fitness organised by Patrician College of Arts & Science, Chennai.
    • One week Faculty Development Programme on “Essential Software Skills Training” organised by St. George’s College, Aruvithura.
    • Programme on “Qualitative Research Methods – Content Analysis and Observation” organised by Kristu Jyoti College of Management & Technology, Changanacherry.
    • Programme on “Introduction to the Basics of Seventh Edition APA Style” organised by Dr.Homi Bhabha State University and Elphinstone College, Mumbai.
    • One week National level Faculty Development Programme on “Effective & Quality Research Writing” organised by Patrician College of Arts & Science, Chennai.
    • Five days National level workshop on “Construction of Psychological Tools” organised by National Psychological Corporation, Agra.
    • Two weeks workshop on “Comprehensive e-Learning to e- Training guide for Administrative Work” organised by the Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, sponsored by Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
    • Two weeks training programme in “Research Methodology” organised by the College Development Council, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (2018).
    • Training workshop on “Psychology Experiment Building Language (PEBL) and Psych Lab organised by Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery (2017).
    • Training Workshop on “Basic Statistics for Researchers and Students” organised by Christ University at the Nodal Office, Thiruvananthapuram (2015).
    • Training Workshop on “Quantitative Research and Techniques using IBM SPSS” organised by Christ University at the Nodal Office, Thiruvananthapuram (2015).
    • Clinical Psychology Internship training at Kusumagiri Mental Health Centre, Cochin (2004).
    • Internship training at Raksha Special School, Cochin (2004).
    • Training Workshop on “Learning Disabilities Skills Training for Teachers, organised by Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (2003)
    • Workshop on “Application of learning principles in the management of mental retardation”, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (2003)
    • Clinical Psychology Internship training at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (2002-2003)
    • Clinical Psychology Internship training at Sacred Heart Hospital, Paynkulam, Thodupuzha(2002)

Innovations in Teaching & Learning

• Insert Learning
• Moodle
• Video Lectures (recorded using OBS studio)
• Audio Lectures
• Created Animation videos
• Google site
• Google Classroom
• Google meet
• PowerPoint Presentations
• e-PG Pathshala
• E-journals
• E-books
• Preparation of study materials for all papers
• Movie and Journal reviews
• YouTube videos

Membership in Professional Bodies