Professional Overview
Dr. Naseeb Kumar is a dedicated and highly accomplished Assistant Professor of Psychology with over 14 years of regular teaching experience under Higher Education Haryana. Currently serving at MNS Govt. College, Bhiwani, he specializes in Clinical Psychology, with a deep research and academic focus on adolescent mental health, parenting dynamics, and psychological well-being. Recognized for both educational excellence and public health contributions, Dr. Kumar combines rigorous academic instruction with active community engagement, psychological counseling, and impactful research dissemination.
Teaching & Service Profile
Dr. Kumar has maintained a robust teaching service record across multiple government institutions in Haryana:
- MNS Govt. College, Bhiwani: Current posting (July 24, 2021–Present).
- CMG Govt. College for Women, Bhodia Khera, Fatehabad: Served multiple tenures spanning 2012–2015, 2016–2018, and 2018–2021.
- Govt. College, Bhuna: Served across multiple periods between 2015 and 2016.
- Govt. College, Hisar: Served an urban tenure from May 26, 2018, to October 3, 2018.
- Academic Counseling & Supervision: Empanelled as an Academic Counselor and Supervisor/Guide for the MAPC program at the IGNOU Study Centre-1031 since November 2016.
Educational Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (2012): Awarded by M.D.U. Rohtak. Thesis: “Perceived Parenting Style, Life Events and Self-Efficacy as Predictors of Depression in Adolescent Students”.
- M.A. in Clinical Psychology (2005): M.D.U. Rohtak.
- B.A. (2003): M.D.U. Rohtak.
- UGC-NET: Qualified for Lectureship twice (June 2005 and June 2006) under the University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
Key Awards & Achievements
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Education Excellence Award (2022): Conferred during an International Multidisciplinary Conference organized by ICERT and Jyotiba Phule Govt. College.
- Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (2009–2012): Selected by the UGC for his advanced Ph.D. research work.
- Pandemic & Public Health Recognition: Awarded multiple appreciation and dedication certificates for valuable service in COVID-19 awareness and control programs (2020) by the World Records Biennale Foundation and the All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences.
- National AIDS Control Program: Received a Certificate of Appreciation in 2019 from the District AIDS Control Society, Civil Hospital, Fatehabad.
Research & Publications
- Journal Publications: Author of several peer-reviewed papers published in prominent mediums like the Indian Journal of Psychology & Education and the National Journal of Psychology, focusing on parenting styles, academic anxiety, suicidal ideation predictors, and the impact of yoga on adolescent health.
- Public Information Dissemination: Actively translates psychological science for the public, having written numerous features for regional publications (Chirag Times, Pal Pal, Dainik Jagran) addressing the psychology of social distancing, lockdown adjustments, family ties, and social stigma.
- Professional Development: Actively participated in multiple multi-week UGC-sponsored Orientation and Refresher Courses, alongside dozens of national/international webinars, FDPs, and e-workshops on digital teaching tools and research methodology.
Key Skills
- Clinical & Academic Instruction: Proven expertise in curriculum delivery, educational psychology, and designing student-centric learning methodologies.
- Psychological Counseling & Mentorship: Experienced academic counselor and research supervisor capable of guiding postgraduate scholars and providing student mental health support.
- Advanced Research Methodology: Strong foundational skills in clinical psychological research, thesis formulation, data analysis, and empirical study design.
- Public Health Communication: Proficient in community outreach, public psychology writing, and organizing awareness programs for critical public health initiatives.
- Digital Literacy in Education: Well-versed in utilizing modern digital infrastructure, e-learning tools, and remote teaching platforms for effective online instruction.
