PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Learning Disabilities, Remedial Teaching, Enhancement of Mathematical Abilities, Executive Function Skills, Positive Psychology, Child and Adolescent Development, Developmental Psychology, Life Skills for College Students, Academic Enrichment Skills,Counselling Psychology, Counselling and Guidance.

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

Raj, P., Elizabeth, C. S., & P, Padmakumari. (2016). Mental health through forgiveness: Exploring the Roots and benefits. Cogent Psychology, 3(1). doi:10.1080/23311908.2016.1153817

Kumari, P., & Raj, P. (2016). Role of Physical Activity in Learning Disability: A Review. Clinical and Experimental Psychology, (2)2, doi:10/2471-2701-1000118

James, J. L., Begum, S. A., Supriya, M., Raj, P., & Gomes, R. (2017). A study on suicide among college students in India. The Researcher – Students’ Academic Journal, 7, 102-106.

Raj, P., Elizabeth, C.S., Roy, P., & Padmakumari, P. (2018). Problematic internet use among adolescents. International Journal of Research in Engineering, IT and Social Sciences, (6)8, 163-172.

REVIEWER IN INDEXED JOURNALS

o Reviewed 13 research articles in the following indexed journals (updated on 28-06-2022)
o Psychological Studies (Scopus) – 5
o Journal of Religion and Health (Scopus) – 1
o Cogent Social Sciences (Scopus) – 4
o Cogent Education (Scopus) – 3

BOOK PUBLICATIONS – AUTHOR AND EDITOR

• Raj, P. & Sibey, A. (2021). Mindsolasta. New Delhi: Inkfeathers Publishing House.
• Raj, P. (Ed.). (2021). Prime Achieves in Psychology. Hyderabad: Vide Leaf Publishing

BOOK CHAPTER PUBLICATIONS

• Raj, P. & Sibey, A. (2021). Biological correlates and the benefits of thriving on resilience in the context of specific learning disorder in mathematics. (Eds.). In Jayasankara Reddy, Sahen Gupta & Aditya Ramesh, Resilience, Psychoneuroimmunology and Neuropsychology. Pp: 140-191.

• Raj P., & Padakannaya P. (2021) Neurocognitive Aspects of Mathematical Achievement in Children. In: Thomas K.A., Kureethara J.V., Bhattacharyya S. (eds). Neuro-Systemic Applications in Learning. Springer, Cham. Pp: 203-225. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72400-9_10

BLOG PUBLICATIONS

• Raj, P. (2020, April 24). A Closer Home, A Nationwide Lockdown – Precious Days Spent between the Thatched Walls. Weqip Blog. https://www.weqip.com/weqipblog/a-closer-home-a-nationwide-lockdown-precious-days-spent-between-the-thatched-walls

• Raj, P., & Sibey, A. (2021, July 27). The Ascendancy of Mental Health among Children. Weqip Blog. https://weqip.com/the-ascendancy-of-mental-health-among-children/

RESEARCH PAPERS PRESENTED

Presented a research paper on “Parenting Skills and Examination Anxiety among Class-X Students” in an international conference held at the University of Jammu, Jammu, India between 10-12 October 2012.

Presented a research paper on “Socio-economic Status and Well-being among Early Adolescents” in a national conference held at Christ University, Bangalore, India from 10-12 December 2012.

Presented a research paper on “Job Satisfaction and Marital Satisfaction among Doctors” in a national conference held at Christ University, Bangalore, India from 10-12 December 2012.

Presented paper on “Indicators of Forgiveness among Working Women” in an International Symposium on Evidence in Global Mental health at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kerala, India from 7-9 January 2015.

Presented a paper on “Effectiveness of Autogenic Training in Relapse Prevention and Enhancing the Quality of Life in Individuals with Alcohol Dependence” in an International Symposium on Evidence in Global Mental health at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kerala, India from 7-9 January 2015.

Presented a paper titled “Role of Forgiveness and Gratitude in the Prediction of Life Satisfaction among Millenial Generation” in an international seminar on Positive Psychology organized by the School of Behavioural Sciences, Kannur University, Kannur, Kerala held from 3-5 January 2019.

Presented a paper on “Role of Executive Function Skills and Information Integration Skills on Math Achievement among Primary School Children” in the national seminar on “Education, Neuroscience, Technology, and Pedagogy: Neuro-systemic Influence on Learning”, organized by the Center for Education Beyond Curriculum (CEDBEC), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore on 12-14 November 2019.

CONFERENCE ATTENDED

Attended a Master Teacher’s Training on PREP and COGENT – Understanding and Treatment of Learning Problems, organized by The Learning Clinic, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India in association with Dyslexia Association to Andhra Pradesh (DAAP), Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India from 6-7, February 2011.

Attended a workshop on Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology organized by the Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore, India from 2-4, December 2011.

Attended a workshop on Advanced Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology organized by the Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore, India from 1-3, October 2012.

Attended a workshop for Chaplains and Campus Ministers held at Jeevan Jyoti Retreat House, Hyderabad from 20th June to 22nd June 2013.

Attended a National Conference on Higher Education: Policy, Leadership, and Practices at Christ University, Bangalore, organized by Conference of Catholic Colleges of Karnataka (CCCK), from 22-23 November 2013.

Attended a national workshop on Specific Learning Disabilities: Assessment and Intervention, organized by the Department of Psychology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India on the 21st and 22nd of January 2014.

Attended an international workshop on Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) by Debbie Ellis, organized by Mind Matters India, Bangalore on 7-9 February 2014.

Participated in the two-day UGC sponsored national conference on the Role of Libraries in the Information Era: Optimizing Knowledge Resources in Learning and Research, organized by the Department of Library and Information Science of Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous on February 17-18, 2014.

Participated in a national conference on Psychological Perspectives on Aging, held at Alphonsian Pastoral Institute, Pala, Kerala from 26-28 September 2014.

Participated in the UGC sponsored state level conference on Euthanasia – Kills the Pain, Not the Patient, jointly organized by Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous and Archdiocesan Communications Centre, on January 23, 2015.

Participated in a UGC sponsored workshop on Staff Training and Enrichment organized by Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous on 9 June 2015.

Attended the national workshop on Research Methodology held on 24-25 September 2015, at the Asian Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies, Chennai.

Participated in a national conference on Trauma: Recovery and Growth through Counselling and Psychotherapy, held at Sampurna Montfort College, Bengaluru from 9-11 October 2015.

Participated in a national seminar on New Education Policy on Themes and Questions for Policy Consultation on Higher Education, conducted by Consortium of Christian Minority Higher Educational Institutions (CCMHEI), held on October 17, 2015.

Participated in a national workshop on the Draft National Policy on Education (NPE) – 2016: Prospects and Aspirations organized by the Conference of Catholic Colleges of Karnataka (CCCK) and Christ University, Bengaluru held on August 8, 2016.

Participated in FICCI’s Education Conference on Reforming and Rejuvenating the Higher Education, held on 29th November 2016 at Chennai.

Participated in a workshop on Smoking Cessation 101, organized by the Augment Health Pvt Ltd, Bangalore on 31st May 2017.

Participated in a national conference on Current Political and Economic Situation in India and Its Impact on Higher Education, organized by Xavier Board of Higher Education in India, Bangalore, held on September 9 & 10, 2017 at Don Bosco Provincial House, Don Bosco Nagar, Hyderabad.

Participated in the 18th National Conference of Catholic Psychologists of India (CCPI) on Positive Psychology – A Pathway to Well-being, held between 22-24 September 2017 at Shanthi Kiran, Bajjodi, Mangalore.

Attended the 18th General Body Meeting and Triennial Conference, Organized by the All India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE) at Christ University, Bangalore from 29-30 January 2018.

Participated in the 19th National Conference of Catholic Psychologists of India (CCPI) on Role of Psychology in the Contemporary Technological World, held between 21-23 September 2018 at Pillar Institute, Nagamalai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Participated in the national workshop on the theme “Innovative Inputs of RUSA Funds for National Development” held at the AIACHE National Office, New Delhi on 27-28 November 2018.

Participated in the residential workshop on Rorschach Inkblot Test (Exner Comprehensive System) held from December 6-9, 2018 at Don Bosco Institute of Psychology and Spirituality, Monvila, Trivandrum.

Participated in the 23rd Triennial Conference of Xavier Board of Higher Education in India on the theme, “Revisioning Higher Education in India: Challenges and Strategies for Catholic Institutions” held at Don Bosco Institute, Guwahati, Assam from September 13-15, 2019.

Participated in 20th National Conference of Catholic Psychologists of India (CCPI) organized in association with The Bhopal School of Social Sciences (BSSS), Bhopal on the theme “A Psychological Introspection into the Current Socio-Cultural-Religious Scenario” held between 20-22 September 2019 at Diocesan Pastoral Center, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Participated in the national seminar on “Education, Neuroscience, Technology, and Pedagogy: Neuro-systemic Influence on Learning”, organized by the Center for Education Beyond Curriculum (CEDBEC), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore on 12-14 November 2019.

Participated in the 6th National Peace Convention held in CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore from 30th January to 1st February 2020.

Attended one-day national level workshop on “Brain Based Intelligence Test” on 8th February 2020, organized by the Learning Clinic, Bhubaneswar in collaboration with Utsaah Psychological Services, New Delhi at Utsaah Psychological Services Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.

SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED

Part of organizing team for the workshop on Working with Adolescents: Issues and Approaches, organized by the Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore from 12-13 November 2010.

Organized a workshop on PREP and COGENT by Dr. J.P. Das, Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta, Canada, at Christ University along with Dyslexia Association of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad from 16-18 December 2011.

Part of organizing team for the international conference on Public Mental Health and Neurosciences, organized by Sarvasumana Association from 18-19 December 2014.

Part of organizing team for the international conference on Public Mental Health and Neurosciences, organized by Sarvasumana Association from 9-10 December 2015.

Part of organizing team of the one-day UGC Sponsored National-level Workshop on Hypnotherapy – The Relevance of Hypnotherapy and Its Application as a Therapeutic Modality, organized by MANASI – The Psychology Association of Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on March 1, 2016.

Part of organizing team of the one-day UGC Sponsored National Conference on Youth and Dysphoria: Coping with the Challenges of Depression in Everyday Living, organized by MANASI – The Psychology Association of Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on January 17, 2017.

Part of organizing team of the one-day Workshop on First Aid for Mental Health Problems, organized by the B.Voc Department of Psychology, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on February 18, 2017.

Organized a workshop on Basics of Hypnotherapy held at St. Joseph’s Evening College (Autonomous), Bengaluru on March 3, 2017.

Organized a one-day seminar on The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Aspects of the Cyber World, organized by MANASI – The Psychology Association of Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on September 6, 2017.

The organizer of Certificate Course in Public Mental Health in Jyoti Nivas College in association with Augmenta Health Pvt Ltd, Bangalore since the academic year 2017-18.

Part of the organizing committee for the UGC-Sponsored National Conference on Mind-Body Matters: An Interdisciplinary Insight, organized by Departments of Life Sciences and Behavioral Sciences in Collaboration with Evolve-ED, Bangalore, on the 1st and 2nd February 2018.

Member of organizing team for the two-day national level workshop on Enriching Marital Relationships: Challenges, Approaches, and Prospects held in Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore on August 23rd and 24th 2018.

Organized workshop on “Hypnotherapy: Basics and Beyond” on 14th January 2020 organized by B.Voc Department of Psychology in association with MindMatters India, Bangalore.

Organizing Secretary for a three-day national level Seminar on “Current Issues Confronting Principals and Heads of Institutions in India”, organized by Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore in association with Xavier Board of Higher Education in India, Bangalore and Xavier Board – Karnataka Region from 19-21 February 2020.

Organizing Chair for a three-day community conference on “Empowering Communities for Sustainable Impact and Improvement”, organized by Let Us Dream – Bangalore Chapter from 10-12 November 2021.

MEMBERSHIP (Academic and Professional Bodies)

Life Member – Comparative Education Society of India (CESI), an Affiliate of the World Congress of Comparative Education Societies (WCCES) since October 2011.

Member of Sub-committee for drafting a book on Human Values Development for College Students which was released in December 2013 in Trichy, India during National Youth Meet by All India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE), New Delhi.

Member of Board of Examiners, Department of Post-Graduate Studies in Psychology, School of Social Work, Mangalore since June 2015.

Member of Board of Studies, Department of Psychology, St. Joseph’s Evening College, Bangalore from June 2015 to March 2018.

Life Member – Conference of Catholic Psychologists of India (CCPI) since November 2017.

Life member of All India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE), New Delhi since July 2019.

External reviewer for the Question Banks of I Semester & III Semester BA Journalism in the School of Media Studies on 20th August 2019 at Garden City University, Bangalore.

External reviewer for the Question Banks of I Semester M.Sc Psychology for the courses, Basic Psychological Processes, Cognitive Processes and Research Methods in Psychology in the School of Social Sciences on 22nd October 2019 at Garden City University, Bangalore.

RESOURCE PERSON FOR CERTIFICATE COURSES/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/TRAINING PROGRAMS

Consultant and resource person for students of Intensive Formation during the academic year 2011-12 at Gaspar Ashram, K.R. Puram, Bangalore. Involved in conducting workshops and input sessions on personality development and individual counseling.

Presented a guest lecture on “Cognitive Enhancement in Children” in an international conference on Public Mental Health and Neurosciences, held at Jain University, Bangalore, India from 18-19 December 2014.

Conducted a 3-credit certificate course in Guidance and Counselling during the Golden Jubilee Academic Year 2015-16.

Conducted orientation programs for school teachers at Webster English Medium School, Bangalore on 10th June 2016 on Adolescent Psychology and on the 31st May 2017 on Management of Peer Pressure among Teenagers.

Conducted a workshop on the topic, Character Strengths at Garden City University for the students of psychology on September 9, 2017.

Facilitator for the short-term course in Learning Disabilities during the academic year 2018-19 organized by the Department of Psychology at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore.