डॉ. बी. आर. अम्बेडकर विश्‍वविद्यालय दिल्ली
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi
Established by The Government of NCT of Delhi

As an educator with a solid record of accomplishment in attaining targets and over ten years of teaching and research experience in higher education at public and private universities, I intend to cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success. I have a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence in teaching and research. I am committed to the interdisciplinary experimental research-based discovery of knowledge about the mind, brain, and behavior. I aim to sensitize the masses about mental health and empower them to attain positive mental health holistically.

• January 2025- Present: Associate Professor, School of Human Studies, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delh
• September 2024- December 2024: Assistant Professor, Kamla Nehru College University of Delhi
• April 2024 – June 2024: Associate Professor, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana
• January 2023- April 2024: Assistant Professor (Visiting), Netaji Subhash University of Technology
• NOVEMBER 2020 – JANUARY 2024: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, JESUS AND MARY COLLEGE, DELHI UNIVERSITY
• JANUARY 2020 – JULY 2020: ADJUNCT FACULTY, AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY, DELHI
• JANUARY 2018- JANUARY 2020: I.C.S.S.R. POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI (RESEARCH EXPERIENCE)
• JULY 2012– DECEMBER 2017: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, AMITY UNIVERSITY UTTAR PRADESH

Cognitive Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Psychophysiology, Rehabilitation Psychology, Psychotherapeutic Processes, Statistics, Research Methods, Psychometrics, Indian Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Psychology of Disabilities.

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

• Proficient in Psychometrics, Psychological Tool Development, Psychotherapies, Relaxation therapies (Yoga Nidra, Biofeedback training, Jacobson Progressive Muscular Relaxation training) and Neurofeedback.
• Electroencephalography (E.E.G.) data acquisition and analysis through E.E.G.L.A.B. toolbox (M.A.T.L.A.B.) Proficient in statistical analysis through S.P.S.S.

• ICSSR Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2018-2020
• March 2018- Best Paper award at Ist National Conclave, AIIMS on paper entitled "Psychological Trauma, Child Protection, and Mental Illness: Directions in Research, Training, and Service Provisions”.
• Kaushik, P (2017). Best Paper Award at International conference on Cognitive Behavior Interventions organized by AIIMS-2017 on paper entitled “Applications and Outcomes of Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Across Cultures”.
• December 2006- Gold medalist in Post-Graduation

• Kaushik, P. (2024). Cave Syndrome: A State of Re-entry Anxiety Linked to Covid-19 Pandemic. Perspectives in Social Work. Vol. 39(2), 43-64. (UGC Care). ISSN 0974-5114
• Kaushik, P., Pande, H., Menon, A.U. (2024). Decoding Love Relationships During Pandemic and Post- Pandemic Phase: Understanding Gen-Zs’ Views on Romantic Relationship Management. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology. 50(1) Special Issue, 266-280. (UGC Care)
• Kaushik, P. (2024). Languishing Behavior among Youth: Pandemic Associated Re-entry Anxiety. Youth Voice Journal, 14(2), 118-151 ISSN (online): 2056-2969 (SCOPUS Indexed)
• Kaushik, P., & Shrivastava, P. K. (2024). Remediation of Learning Difficulty Utilizing School-Based Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Measured by EEG Theta-Alpha and Theta-Beta Ratio During Resting and Cognitive Task Performance Conditions. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience, 55(4), 426–444. https://doi.org/10.1177/15500594241252483 (SCOPUS Indexed)
• Kaushik P. (2024). QEEG Characterizations During Hyperventilation, Writing, and Reading Conditions: A Pre–Post Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention Study on Students with Learning Difficulty. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience. 2024;55(1):52-63. doi:10.1177/15500594221147158 (SCOPUS Indexed) Online ISSN: 2169- 5202
• Kaushik, P., Batra, B. (2022) Body Image Shame, Appearance Anxiety, and Mental Health Well-Being among Young Adults Victims of Body Shaming. Youth Voice Journal, 3–22. (SCOPUS Indexed)
• Kaushik, P. (2022). Contextualized School-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Indian Students with Learning Problems. Education India: A Quarterly Refereed Journal of Dialogues on Education, 11(4), 1-12. ISSN 2278-2435 (UGC CARE Approved).
• Kaushik, P., Jena, S.P.K. (2022). Effect of cognitive-behavioral intervention on electroencephalographic band powers of children with learning difficulty during eyes closed and eyes open conditions. Arquivos de NeuroPsiquiatria, 80(3), 224-232. ISSN- 1678-4227. (SCOPUS Indexed)
• Kaushik, P., Pandey, A. K. (2021). Effectiveness of Indian lifestyle practices in managing the effects of home confinement on school-going children. Journal of Psychosocial Research, 16(2), 307- 320. ISSN- 0973-5410 DOI- 10.32381/JPR
• Kaushik, P., Jena, S.P.K. (2021). Evaluation of P.E.A.B.L.S. for enhancing behavioral and cognitive skills among students with learning difficulty. Education India: A Quarterly Refereed Journal of Dialogues on Education, 10 (2), 126- 138. ISSN- 2278-2435. (UGC CARE Approved)
• Kaushik, P., Jena, S.P.K. (2021). Self-regulation learning strategies and academic performance in students with learning difficulty. International Journal of Behavioural Science. 14(4), 172-177. ISSN 2322-1194 doi: 10.30491/ijbs.2020.212964.1180. (UGC CARE Approved)
• Pratima, Jena, S.P.K. (2019). Academic, self-regulation and resilience skills improvement with P.E.A.B.L.S. intervention in students with learning difficulty. Perspectives in Social Work, 34(3), 33- 57. ISSN 0974-5114. (U.G.C. Approved under Social Sciences Sr. No. 222).
• Pratima (2019). Childhood adversities and learning difficulty in school children: Role of resilience and self- regulation. International Journal of Social Sciences. Vol.4(3), 498-503. ISSN No. 2347-3797. UGC Approved Journal No.- 41948 & NAAS rating 2.72.
• Wadhwa, A., Prasun, M., Kaushik, P. (2018). Time management and Quality life among college students. Stress Management Processional International Journal. Vol 6(1), 19-24. ISSN- 23479124. U.G.C. Approved Journal No.:42941, Cosmos Impact Factor 2015: 3.569.
• Verma, K., Kaushik, P. (2017). Social appearance anxiety and fear of negative evaluation in college-going students with acne vulgaris. International Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry. Vol 5(2), 63-75. DoI No: 10.5958/2320-6233.2017.00011.6 ISSN (online)- 2320-6233.
• Koshy, S., Kaushik, P. (2017). Psycho-social Correlates and predictors of Quality of Life Among Victims of Domestic Violence. International Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. VI (1), pp. 41-52., DOI: 10.20472/SS2017.6.1.004 ISSN 1804-980X (online)
• Koshy, S., Kaushik, P. (2017). Correlates and Predictors of Quality of Life among Victims of Domestic Violence. Indian Journal of Social Research. 58(1), 33-41 ISSN (Print): 0019-5626. NAAS Rating: 3.00 (2017) General Impact Factor: 2.9132 (2016). (U.G.C. Approved journal).
• Vats, D., Kaushik, P. (2016). Meta-cognitive awareness and personality as predictors of creativity among young adults. Journal of Contemporary Psychological Research. 3(2), 30-40. ISSN 2349-5642(Print).
• Ahuja, K., Kaushik, P. (2016). Burnout and Coping Strategies in Patients with Diabetes and Hypertension. European Academic Research. IV (3). 3013-3030. Impact Factor: 3.4546. ISSN 2286-4822.
• Pratima (2015). Quality of Life in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Affective Disorder. International Journal of Indian Psychology. 3(1)10: 78-92. ISSN 2349-3429. Impact factor: 5.10.
• Tandon, R., Kaushik, P. (2015). Quality of Life and Interpersonal Communication among Nursing Professionals. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 3(3): (109- 113). ISSN: 2347-8640
• Pratima (2015). Emotional Intelligence and Perceived Parental Support as Predictors of Happiness Among Young Adults. Society and Politics, 5(.1), (26-32). ISSN- 2248-9479
• Pratima (2015). Effectiveness of Naad Yoga Therapy for Neurosis Management. International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences. 5 (6), (224-230). ISSN: 2249-5894
• Kaushik, P., Kaushik, R. (2015). Cognitive Behavioural Interventions in the Management of Borderline Personality Disorder with the History of Sexual Abuse: Case Studies. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 18:(2), 389-395. ISSN 0971-9571.
• Pratima; Jena, S.P.K. (2015). Living with Schizophrenia: An Indian Experience. International Journal of Social Science and Linguistics, 5, (1), 14-23. ISSN- 2249-2984
• Pratima; Jena, S.P.K. (2015). Experience of Burden among the Caregivers of People with Severe Mental Illness: Effects on General Well-Being, Appreciation and Perceived Severity. International Journal of Psychiatry and Psychology. 14, (2), 211- 219. ISSN: 2320-6233
• Pratima, Bhatia, M.S.; Jena, S.P.K. (2013). Burden and Quality of Life in Spouses of Schizophrenic and Bipolar Patients. Delhi Psychiatry Journal, 16 :( 1), 83-89. ISSN 0971-9571
• Pratima, Bhatia, M.S. (2012). Expressed Emotion Research in Severe Mental Illness. Delhi Psychiatry Journal, 15 (1), 32-40. ISSN 0971-9571
• Pratima, Bhatia, M.S. (2011). Caregiver burden in severe mental illness. Delhi Psychiatric Journal, 14, (2), 211 219. ISSN 0971-9571
• Pratima (2009). Personality profile of orphan and non-orphan adolescents. Dev Sanskriti Journal; 5&6, (5), 195- 201. (ISSN 2279-0578).

BOOKS/ BOOK CHAPTERS:

• Kaushik, P. (2021). Guided Imagery: A mind-body intervention. In Bharadwaj, A.K. (Ed.) Mind-Body Practices. Crossbill Publishing Co. Pp. No. 163-186. ISBN-978-93-82297-64-2
• Kaushik, P. (2018). Comorbidity of Medical and Psychiatric Disorders in Geriatric Population: Treatment and Care. In Prasad, V.; Akbar, S. (Ed.) Handbook of research on Geriatric Health, Treatment, and Care. I.G.I. Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.) - U.S.A. P-142. Pp. No- 448-474. ISBN-13: 9781522534808. (SCOPUS Indexed)
• Kaushik, R., Kaushik, P. (2018). Brain Aging and Cognitive Impairment. In Prasad, V.; Akbar, S. (Ed.) Handbook of research on Geriatric Health, Treatment, and Care. I.G.I. Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.) - U.S.A. P-142. Pp. No- 153-173. ISBN-13: 9781522534808. (SCOPUS Indexed)
• Kaushik, P. (2018). Promoting Successful Positive Aging across the Health Continuum: A Holistic Approach. In Prasad, V.; Akbar, S. (Ed.) Handbook of research on Geriatric Health, Treatment, and Care. I.G.I. Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.) - U.S.A. P-142. Pp. No- 48-67. ISBN-13: 9781522534808. (SCOPUS Indexed)
• Kaushik, P., Singh, T.B. (2016). Predictors of Expressed Emotion, Caregiver's Burden and Quality of Life in Chronic Mental illness. In Prasad, V.P. (Ed.) Chronic Mental Illness and the Changing Scope of Intervention Strategies, Diagnosis, and Treatment. I.G.I. Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.) - U.S.A. P-142. Pp. No- 144-164. ISBN-10: 1522505199. (SCOPUS Indexed)
• Kaushik, P., Garg, A. (2016). Mindfulness and Metacognitive Awareness among University Students. In Aleem, S., Iqbal, N. (Ed) Positive Vistas on Health and Well-Being. Excel India Publishers. Pp 105-113. ISBN No. 978-9- 385-77734-9. (Conference proceeding).
• Kaushik, P. (2015) Expressed Emotion, Quality of Life and Burden of Caregivers: A Study of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Affective Disorder in Indian Context. Lambert Academic Publishers, Germany. ISBN No. 978-3659- 80166-2.
• Pratima. (2014). Mental Health in Patients with severe mental illness and their caregivers. In Patra, S. (Ed) In Perspectives on Mental Health & Well-being in Indian Context. Earth Vision Publications. Pp 73- 106.
   

International

• Kaushik, P (2022). Cave Syndrome: A Psychological State During Covid-19 Pandemic. Presented paper in 31st Convention of National Academy of Psychology 2021-2022 (4- 6 March 2022) organized by Psychophysiology Laboratory, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Bombay.
• Kaushik, P (2017). Efficacy of CBT in Promoting Positive Mental Health among Various Professionals. Presented at International conference on Cognitive Behavior Interventions organized by AIIMS-2017, 6th- 8th March 2017.
• Kaushik, P (2017). Applications and Outcomes of Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Across Cultures. Presented at International conference on Cognitive Behavior Interventions organized by AIIMS-2017, 6th- 8th March 2017.
• Kaushik, P (2016). Psychological Distress and Perceived Social Support as a Predictor of Quality of Life in Caregivers of Psychiatric Cancer Patients. Presented in 3rd International & 5th Indian Psychological Science Congress (28- 30 September 2016) organized by National Association of Association Science- India, Hosted by: Dept. of Psychology, P.G. Government College, Chandigarh.
• Kaushik, P (2016). Selfie Addiction and Its Effects Among Young Generation: Review of Literature. Presented in the International Seminar on "Indian Mind and Societal Concerns: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue" (2-3 April 2016) organized by the Department of Psychology Ramanujan College (University of Delhi) in association with the National Academy of Psychology (N.A.O.P.), India.
• Kaushik, P (2016). Metacognitive Awareness and Mindfulness among University Students. Presented in International Conference On Psycho Social Perspectives On Health & Well Being (1st March- 2nd March 2016) at Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi.
• Kaushik, P (2016). Religious Coping, Resilience and Psychological Well-being in Differently-abled Young Adults. Presented at International Conference On Hagiography, Humanism and Caste Hierarchy in Bhakti Movement (20th- 21st October 2016) at National Museum Auditorium organized by Shyamlal College (Evening), University of Delhi.
• Kaushik, P (2015). Effectiveness of Naad Yoga Therapy for Neurosis Management. Presented in the International conference on positive Psychology: The Ripple Effect (27th February- 1st March 2015) at Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad, Haryana.
• Kaushik, P (2015). Cognitive Behavior therapy for the Management of Borderline Personality Disorder with the History of Sexual Abuse. Presented at International conference organized by AIIMS-2015, 28th- 4th March 2015.

National

• Pratima (2018). Strategies to manage students with learning difficulty into mainstream education. Oral paper presentation in 28th Congress of National Academy of Psychology on "Towards Building Inclusive Society" organized by the Department of Applied Psychology, Ramanujan College (University of Delhi), at University of Delhi, New Delhi during 19- 21 December 2018.
• Pratima (2018). Childhood Adversities and Learning Difficulty in School Going Children – Role of Resilience and Self-Regulation. Presented in Ist National Conclave attended on "Psychological Trauma, Child Protection, and Mental Illness: Directions in Research, Training, and Service Provisions" held from 27-28 March 2018 organized by A.I.I.M.S., Delhi. Received best paper presentation award.

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

• Pratima (2023) Attended workshop on "IBRO Spring School on Computational Neuroscience and AI' presented by the Seventh Brain Mapping and Artificial Intelligence Workshop (BMAI 2023) held from 9th March 2023 to 13th March 2023 by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
• Pratima (2023) Workshop attended entitled- Quantitative Electroencephalography (QEEG) and Neurofeedback, organized by Science Beam Institute from 16th to 17th March 2023.
• Pratima (2022) Workshop attended entitled- EEG Neurofeedback: Design, Methods & Applications on 23rd & 24th March 2022, Organized by School of Behavioural Science (SBS), National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, Gujarat in collaboration with Axxonet Systems Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore.
• Pratima (2020). Attended webinar on 15th July 2020 on the topic "Religion, Society and Religious Conflict in India" by Prof. Sudhir Kakkar, organized by the Counselling Center and Department of Psychology, Bharti College, University of Delhi.
• Pratima (2019). Attended HUSS-UKIERI Workshop on Structural Equation Modelling on 13th- 14th April 2019 at I.R.D. Conference Room, Main Building, I.I.T. Delhi, New Delhi.
• Pratima (2019). Attended workshop on Minds, Brain, and Technology, Organized at the Department of Humanities and Social Science, I.I.T. Delhi on 30th March 2019.
• Pratima (2018) 28th Congress of National Academy of Psychology on "Towards Building Inclusive Society" organized by the Department of Applied Psychology, Ramanujan College (University of Delhi), at University of Delhi, New Delhi during 19- 21 December 2018.
• Pratima (2018). Attended training program on Capacity Building in Survey Research Methodology from 8-10 October 2018 conducted by ICMR-NIMS, Delhi.
• Pratima (2018). National Conclave attended "Psychological Trauma, Child Protection, and Mental Illness: Directions in Research, Training, and Service Provisions" held from 27-28 March 2018, organized by A.I.I.M.S., Delhi.