COTTON UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT: PSYCHOLOGY Name of the Faculty Designation Date of Joining in the Institution Address DR. DIMPY MAHANTA FOUNDING HEAD & ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY 18.08.2015 House No. 88, Krishnapuri, Jyotinagar P.O. Bamunimaidam Guwahati- 781021 (Assam) E-mail mahantadimpy@gmail.com Web-page Phone No. 9971519056 Educational Qualification Institution Year PG University of Delhi (Faculty of Arts, 2002-2004 North Campus) M.Phil. Ph.D University of Delhi (Faculty of Arts, 2004-2009 North Campus) Post-Doc... NET / SLET / SET and others UGC NET (Qualified in first attempt) December, 2003 Career Profile/Services Designation and Institution Lecturer, Department of Psychology Shyama Prasad Mukherji College, Delhi University 08.2004 10.2004 Administrative assignments within and outside the institution Activities/assignments in the University Assistant Professor of Psychology Department, Jesus & Mary College, University of Delhi Head of the Department & Assistant Professor of Psychology, Keshav Mahavidyalaya (University of Delhi) Guest Faculty of Psychology at IGNOU Centre, Cotton University, Guwahati Founding Head of the Department & Assistant Professor of Psychology, Cotton University Designation and Institution Head of the Department & Assistant Professor of Psychology, Keshav Mahavidyalaya (University of Delhi) Head of the Department of Psychology, Cotton University Singlehandedly established the Psychology Laboratory at the University Convenor of MA Psychology Syllabus Formulation Committee 07.2007 11.2007 2008-2015 06.2016-continuing 18.08.2015- continuing 2008-2015 August, 2015-December,2017 August-December, 2015 August, 2015
Area of Interest/Specialization Part of the Core Organizing 2015 Team of the Second Foundation Day Lecture of erstwhile Cotton College State University Cultural Coordinator of the erstwhile Cotton College 2015-17 State University chapter of the North East Zone Cultural Council (NEZCC) Convened a day-long workshop of Neuro- 9 th February, 2016 Linguistic Programming (NLP) in CCSU one-day state-level seminar titled Women & Mental 8 th March, 2016 Health at Cotton University one-day seminar on World Mental Health Day at Cotton 10 th October, 2016 University one-day state-level seminar titled Naarishakti: 8 th March, 2017 Celebrating Womanhood at Cotton University Started free-coaching for interested students of MA (Final) Psychology for UGC- Started in March 2017 NET Entrance for Lecturership after regular University Hours. Lecture and mass awareness-drive by students on World Mental Health Day in association with the North 10 th October, 2017 East Indian Association of Applied Psychology at Sudmersen Hall, Cotton University. Lecture on Qualitative Methodology and Environmental Psychology 7 th March, 2018 with Special Emphasis on Conservation of River Dolphins in Brahmaputra. Delivered by Ms. Shovana Ray, Clinical Psychologist & Project Scientist at Wild Life Institute, Dehradun. Member of Board of Studies July, 2018 for Curriculum Designing of MA Psychology and BA Psychology (Elective) as per CBCS Organizational Behaviour, Occupational Stress, Sports Psychology, Gero-psychology, Adolescence & Youth Psychology, Positive Psychology, Applied Social Psychology, Psychological Issues of Police, Military & Paramilitary Forces
Research Guidance 1. Ph.D. awarded:.. 2. M.Phil Awarded:. 3. Registered Ph.D scholars: Awaiting for the PhD Entrance Results Research paper publications 1. Mahanta, D., & Chadha, N.K. (2008). Predictors of Occupational Stress in Multinational Companies in India. Conference Proceedings of the 8th EAOHP Conference in Valencia, Spain (12-14 November, 2008), ISBN 9788469185773 2. Chadha, N.K., & Mahanta, D. (2012). Performance Appraisal. Human Resource Management 3rd Revised Edition, Shri Sai Printographers (2012), ISBN 81-89996-57-4. Page nos. 297-330 3. Mahanta, D., & Aggarwal, M. (2013). Effect of Perceived Social Support on Academic Success of University Students. Indian Journal of Psychology (Special Issue). January 2013, ISSN 0019-5553 4. Mahanta, D. (2013). Organizational Role Stress amongst Police Personnel in terrorist affected districts of Assam. The Indian Police Journal,Vol. IX, No. 2, ISSN 0537-2429 5. Mahanta, D., & Aggarwal, M. (2013). Effect of Perceived Social Support on Life Satisfaction of University Students. European Academic Research, Vol.1, Issue 6, ISSN 2286-4822 6. Mahanta, D., & Kannan, V. (2014). Emotional Maturity and Adjustment in First Year Undergraduates of Delhi University: An Empirical Study. Indian Journal of Psychological Science, V-5, No. 2, ISSN - 0976 9218 7. Mahanta, D. (2016). Towards Holistic Education and Psychological Well-being. IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, 2016, 4(2), ISSN-2347-3797 8. Mahanta, D. (2016). Spirituality and Depression amongst the Elderly in Delhi. Positive Vistas on Health and Well-Being, 1st Edition, Excel India Publishers, New Delhi (March, 2016), ISBN 978-93-85777-34-9 Page: 165-174 9. Mahanta, D. (2016). Emotional Intelligence & Wellbeing in a Voluntary Organization in Delhi. Conference Proceedings of the 12th EAOHP Conference in Athens, Greece (11-13 April, 2016), ISBN 978-0-9928786-2-7 (Print) 10. Mahanta, D. (2016). Influx of Immigrants and Refugee Crisis in North-East India. Conference Proceedings of the International Summit on Political Psychology in O.P. Jindal Global University (25-26 October, 2016) 11. Mahanta, D. (2017). Impact of Social Media on the Depression and Mental Health of Young Adults. Conference Proceedings of the 15th ECP Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands (11-14 July, 2017) 12. Mahanta, D. (2017). Work-life Balance & Self-Esteem: A comparative study between Government and Private Institutions. Conference Proceedings of the 15th ECP Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands (11-14 July, 2017) 13. Mahanta, D. & Sharma, B. (2017). Challenges Encountered by Women Bureaucrats of Assam: An Exploratory Study. Conference Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology (ICIAHP-2017) at National P.G. College, Lucknow (12-14 November, 2017) 14. Mahanta, D. & Ahmed, R. (2017). Physical Activity, Quality of Life and Life Satisfaction among Young Adults. Conference Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology (ICIAHP- 2017) at National P.G. College, Lucknow (12-14 November, 2017) 15. Das, S. & Mahanta, D. (2017). Perceived Stress Level and Coping Mechanisms among Adult Homosexuals and Heterosexuals. Conference Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology (ICIAHP-2017) at National P.G. College, Lucknow (12-14 November, 2017) 16. Mahanta, D. & Khound, H. (2018). Personality Dimensions of Uniformed Personnel: An Exploratory Study. Conference Proceedings of the International Conference of Military Psychology & Counselling in WARMCAMP 2018 organised by Military Intellectual & Normative Development Academy at Pune (11-14 August, 2018) Book publication relating subject/research concerned 1.. Chapters/Articles publications in Books (Research Oriented) 1. Contributed a chapter titled Performance Appraisal in N.K. Chadha s Book titled Human Resource Management- Issues, case studies and experiential exercises, published by Sai Printographers. 2. Coordinator & Content Developer: Developed modules and e-content for the Organizational Behaviour paper for post graduation, under e-pg-pathshala Mega-project of UGC Invited Lecture 1. Invited as a Keynote Speaker & Guest of Honour at the 9 TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION FOR SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AND EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS organized by the Don Bosco Institute, Guwahati from 19-21 October, 2017. 2. Invited as a Keynote Speaker & Guest of Honour at inaugural session of the 1 ST NORTHEAST OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP to address the tennis players on the Importance of Sports Psychology in the august presence of the Governor of Assam Prof. Jagdish Mukhi on 29 th October, 2017 at Sports Authority of India Complex, Paltan Bazar.
3. Invited as a Keynote Speaker at the INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM (NORTH EAST ZONE) to address on the General Perceptions of Palliative Care: The Ground Reality, held in Guwahati on 2 nd December, 2017. Research Project (Completed) - Sl. No. Principal Co Principal 1.. Title of the Project Sponsoring Agency Sanctioned Amount Research Project (Ongoing) - Sl. No. Principal Co Principal 1. Dr.Damanjit Dr. Dimpy Sandhu, Associate Mahanta, Assistant Professor, Professor, Department of Department of Psychology, Patiala Psychology, Cotton University, Punjab University, Guwahati, Assam Patent 1. Title of the Project Dynamics of Child Sexual Abuse in the tea plantation community: From Vulnerability to Immunity 15 months (Commenced on May 4, 2018) Sponsoring Agency ICSSR Research Programme Sanctioned Amount 10 Lakhs Book publication other than subject concerned 1.... Awards and Distinctions 1. Awarded Special Prize for the Most Consistent and Versatile Student by the Department of Psychology, Indraprastha College on the Farewell (2002) 2. Had been awarded the prestigious Mehta Memorial Prize for the Student Exhibiting Consistent Scholarship in Psychology in 2001 by Justice Verma in the College Annual Day Celebration 3. Recipient of University Post Graduate Scholarship for being a Meritorious Student (2002-2004). Association with Professional Bodies 1. President, North East Indian Association of Applied Psychology 2. Full Member, European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology 3. Member, International Association of Applied Psychology 4. Life Member, Indian Career Development Association 5. Member, Indian Association of Positive Psychology 6. Member, Indian Association of Health Psychology Any other information CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS CONVENED 1. Conducted a successful workshop on 'Stress Management' at the International Conference of Military Psychology & Counselling organized by Military Intellectual & Normative Development Academy at Pune (11-14 August, 2018) 2. Conducted a successful workshop (2 sessions) on 'Occupational Stress & Burnout' with the Police Officers in the rank of SI-SP from across the country and neighbouring countries of Myanmar & Bangladesh organized by NEPA on 12 th July, 2018 at the prestigious North Eastern Police Academy, Shillong, Meghalaya 3. Convened a Scientific Session in the International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology (ICIAHP 2017) in Lucknow in November, 2017. 4. Convened a Scientific Session at the European Congress of Psychology (ECP 2017) in Amsterdam, Netherlands in July, 2017. 5. Organized and convened a one-day state-level seminar titled Naarishakti: Celebrating Womanhood on 8 th March, 2017 at erstwhile Cotton College State University 6. Conducted a successful workshop on my area of expertise 'Stress Management' in Police Personnel on 1st March, 2017 at the prestigious North Eastern Police Academy, Shillong, Meghalaya 7. Carried out an initial level mental health survey with the MA second semester students attempting to cover almost every household of North Guwahati on 26 th February, 2017. 8. Organized and convened a one-day state-level seminar titled Women & Mental Health on 8 th March, 2016 at Cotton College State University 9. Convened a Colloquium titled Dynamics of Mind & Personal Experience using NLP on 9 th February, 2016 at Cotton College State University.
TRAINING COURSES ATTENDED 1. 06.08.2007-10.08.2007 Statistical Package for Social Sciences sponsored by Delhi University Computer Centre, Delhi University. 2. July, 2012 (15 days) ICT Capacity Building Workshop, Delhi University 3. Sept,2012 Oct, 2012 Refresher Course in Psychology, Counselling and Social Work sponsored by (3 weeks) University Grants Commission, UGC-ASC, CPDHE (DU) 4. October, 2013- Dec, 2013 Orientation Programme sponsored by University Grants Commission, UGC-ASC, (4 weeks) CPDHE (DU) OTHER ACTIVITIES: 1. Actively associated with Print, Radio and Electronic Media. Regularly writes in major news dailies to create and sensitise the masses on important psychological issues. Frequently invited as a Panellist in Television Talk Shows at Prime Time on all the regional news channels of Assam addressing on various social and psychological issues. 2. Invited as an Expert (Psychologist) in the Selection Panel for recruitment and selection of employees in the major Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) of the country. 3. Associated with the Prasar Bharti, All India Radio (News Services Division), New Delhi since 2008 and is empanelled as an English News Broadcaster (casual basis). Updated to: 21.08.2018