Prof. Roopa Mathur

Designation: 
Dean Academics Arts and Social Sciences
Address: 
Dept. Of Psychology, The IIS University.
Educational Qualifications: 

Doctoral Degree in Psychology, University of Rajasthan, 2007.

 Master of Arts in Applied Psychology, University of Delhi South
Campus, 1991.

 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology, University of Delhi, 1989.

 NET, 1997.

Career Profile: 

2011-14: Professor and Head, Department of Psychology, ICG – The IIS

University.

 2005 – 2011: Associate Professor and Head, Department of Psychology,

ICG – The IIS University.

 1995 – 2005: Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Psychology,

International College for Girls.

 Academic Counsellor, Indira Gandhi Open University.

 Hands-on experience at the graduation and post-graduation level

education facility.

 Familiarity working at a college and university department.

 Framed and updated syllabi for all UG, PG, COSD and research (course

work) programmes being run in the department.

 Supervisor for research proposals / dissertations at UG & PG levels since

2001.

 Recognized research supervisor for Ph.D. at University of Rajasthan and

The IIS University (IISU)

Administrative Assignments: 

Dean, Academics, IISU.

 Member, Board of Management, IISU.

 Member, Research Board, IISU.

 Member, Deans Committee, IISU.

 Member, Planning and Monitoring Board, IISU.

 Member Secretary, Academic Council, ICG.

 Member, Academic Council, IISU.

 Convener, Departmental Research Committee in Psychology, IISU.

 convener, Board of Studies in Psychology, IISU.

 Member, Research Admission Committee, Faculty of Arts & Social

Sciences, IISU.

 Coordinator International Quality Assurance Cell, IISU.

 Member, Grievance Redressal Adjudication Committee (Examination),

IISU.

Areas of Interest / Specialization: 

Positive Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Subjects Taught: 

General Psychology

Clinical psychology

Research Methodology

Statistical Psychology

Research Guidance: 

07 completed and 07 in the process

Publications Profile: 

30 publications in reputed peer reviewed national and international

Journals, Abstracts and Proceedings of National and International

Journals.

Conference Organization: 

- Convener- ICSSR Sponsored National Conference on Women, Health &

Identity: Re-visioning A Multidisciplinary Perspective organized by The

IIS University. February, 2016.

- Organizing Secretary – National Conference on Value Education in

Youth. Organized by International College for Girls in association with

Sanskar Jyoti. December, 2010.

- Conference Secretary – 32nd Annual Conference of Indian Association

of Clinical Psychology for Stress Free Living: Promotion of Positive

Mental Health and Happiness held at ICG. February, 2006.

Research Projects: 

Successfully completed 04 IISU and UGC sponsored Student Support

Projects.

Awards and Distinctions: 

Best Teacher Award in recognition of distinguished contribution to the

cause of education given by Ragu Sinha & Mala Mathur Foundation and

Thar Sahodaya sanathan, Jaipur. September 2016

 Certificate of Appreciation for Significant Achievements in Research and

Academics instituted by The IIS University for the Session 2014-15

 Plaque of Honour presented by Ms. Hema Malini, Member of

Parliament, Rajya Sabha, in recognition of distinguished contribution to

the cause of education. December 2005.

 Best Teacher Award for the year 1997-98 instituted by the International

College for Girls.

Association With Professional Bodies: 

The Indian Science National Congress Association

 Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists

 Indian Association of Positive Psychology

 Association of Indian Psychologists

 Member, Board of Studies in Psychology, Banasthali Vidyapeeth,

Banasthali

 Member, Board of Studies, Department of Psychology, Amity

University, Jaipur

 Member, Advisory Board Journal of Psychological Science – A

publication of National Association of Psychological Science,

Chandigarh.

Other Activities: 

Stress Management
Psychological Testing
Psychological Health Management
Counselling
Development of Psychological Tests
Personal Management