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Faculty Details: Vandana Gambhir

Title	Dr.	Name	Vandana Gambhir	Photograph
Designation		Assistant Professor		`
Email		demo@lb.du.ac.in
Web-Page		--
Educational Qualifications : PhD in Psychology (University of Delhi)
Degree			Institution	Year
PhD in Psychology			Department of Psychology, University of Delhi	2015
MA in Psychology			Department of Psychology, University of Delhi	2012
Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)			Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, University of Delhi	1998

Career Profile

My interest in human behavior, since the beginning, has drove me from medicine to psychology and, as and now, I wish to pursue a career in the educational, research and applied provinces through hard work, dedication and excellence. I am a psychology lecturer with more than ten years of University teaching experience. I have taught wide range of psychology subjects to undergraduate, post-graduate and doctorate students. My subject specialization includes Psychometry, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resource Practices, Social Psychology, Statistics and Quantitative Research Methodology. My work expertise areas are Academics, Training & Development, Industry-based psychometric assessments and Research Analyst. I am an author of several research papers, book chapters, newsletter articles and popular articles. I am also a recipient of national and international prizes, awards and honors.

Assistant Professor in Psychology Department of Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi (From 3rd Oct 2022 till date). Subjects Taught (Undergraduate): Psychological Research, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Behaviour and Psychology at work.

Assistant Professor in Psychology Department of Keshav Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi (From 23rd July 2013 to 1st Oct 2022). Subjects Taught (Undergraduate): Foundation of Psychology, Research Methods, Statistical Methods for Psychological Research, Lifespan Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology, Social Psychology, Development of Psychological Thought, Psychometry, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Practicums (Psychological Testing, Experimental Psychology, Qualitative methods, Psychometry and Special Practical), Psychology for Living).

Administrative Assignments

Administrative Roles in Lakshmibai College-

Nodal Officer: SEC NEP 2022 - 2023

Internal Complaints Committee

Department Time Table Committee

Administrative Roles in Keshav Mahavidyalaya: Committee Member in

NAAC (Both Cycle 1 and 2)

Central Admission

Proctorial Committee

College Prospectus

College Annual Report

College Placement Cell

Department Admission

Department Time Table

Department Society: In-Psych

Department Internship Cell: Anubhav

Department Research Cell: Mimansa

Department Magazine

Areas of Interest / Specialization

Psychometry, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resource Practices, Social Psychology, Statistics and Quantitative Research Methodology, Career Counselling and Guidance.

Research Guidance:

Research Supervisor to various Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.

Publications Profile

BOOKS:

Gambhir, V. & Kanwar, Priya (2023). Emotional Intelligence: Value Addition Course (UGCF 2022 under NEP 2020). (1^st ed.). Notion Press. ISBN 979-8889519777-5. https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0BT8G49Y2

JOURNAL ARTICLES:

Gambhir, V. Srivastava, N. Mohsin, F. Singh, P. Stuti, S. Shukla, S. Vashist, R. & Gupta, A. (2023). Employee Ethics Scale: Development And Validation Of A Situational Judgment Tool For Organisations. Journal of Namibian Studies. 34 S1(2023): 210-231 ISSN: 2197-5523 (online). Vol. 34 (2023): Special Issue 1. DOI: https://doi.org/10.59670/jns.v34i.1444 (SCOPUS LISTED JOURNAL)

Gambhir, V. Srivastava, N. Khanna, R. (2023). Visual Ergonomics Scale: Development, Exploratory factor Validation and Psychometric properties. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice. ISSN: 2158-3595. Vol. 23(1) 2023. 652-669. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v22i12. (SCOPUS LISTED JOURNAL)

Gambhir, V. Khan, A. (2022). The Influence of Organizational Justice on Organizational Politics: A Quantitative Study. International Management Review. ISSN-P 1551-6849, ISSN-E: 2834-5487. Vol. 18 No. 1 2022. Pg-35-44. http://americanscholarspress.us/journals/IMR/journal_previous_issues.php

Gambhir, V.C. & Chhabra, S. (2020). “Stream Sorter Assessment Test”, Copyright Office, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Government of India. (RoC No. L-93866/2020)

Maggo, U. & Gambhir, V.C. (2019). Effects of Pranic Psychotherapy on Depression: An Experimental Study. Indian Journal of Psychology. Special Issue on Mental Health, 163-168. (UGC CARE LIST -1 JOURNAL)

Singh J., &Gambhir, V.C. (2018).Workplace Spirituality, Grit and Work Engagement. Asia Pacific Journal of Management Research and Innovation14(1–2) 1–10. 2018 Asia-Pacific Institute of Management SAGE Publications sagepub.in/home.nav. DOI: 10.1177/2319510X18811776

Chadha, N.K., &Gambhir, V.C. (2018).Conceptual Model and Psychometric Validation of the Multidimensional Career Decision-Making Battery. Asia Pacific Career Development Journal. Vol 1: No 1 (Sept 2018), pp 2- 18. http://AsiaPacificCDA.org/Resources/APCDJ/A0001_1_001.pdf

Tandon, S &Gambhir, V.C. (2016). Flow in dance: a case study approach using semi-structured interview. Research Inspiration, ISSN: 2455 - 443X. Volume 2, Issue 1. Pg-360-379.

Singh, J &Gambhir, V.C. (2016).Relationship among Workplace Spirituality, Work Engagement and Grit. IOSR Journal of Business and Management, e-ISSN: 2278-487X, p-ISSN: 2319-7668. Volume 18, Issue 11. Ver. III, November. 2016. Pg-21-27

Gambhir, V.C. (2015). Current status and future progressions for STEM-centric career development practices: Indian scenario. Recent Advances in Psychology: An International Journal. 2015, ISSN: 2395-5465. Vol.2, pp. 92-101.

Chopra V. (2014).Critical V/s Constructive position of Emotional Intelligence position of Emotional Intelligence on workplace. Journal of Human and Work Management, ISSN: 2320-8384. Volume 2, July, 2014. Pg-5-15. http://mriu.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FMS-Journal.pdf.

Gambhir nee Chopra V. (2014). Impact of job characteristics and personalities on organizational commitment: Difference between managers and non-managers. Indian Journal of Health and well Being, ISSN: 2229-5356, Volume 5, Issue 2. February, 2014. Pg-188-194. http://search.proquest.com/openview/c18ad5ef9b1c4b031280112a8cf6fbe3/1?pq-origsite=gscholar

Gambhir nee Chopra V. (2014). Biopsychology of Positive Mental Health: Biological substrates of human functioning. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology.ISSN 2229-4937. Volume 5, Issue 2. June, 2014.Pg-137-144. http://search.proquest.com/openview/624c935e87fab9b7e1c575d18ec2975b/1?pq-origsite=gscholar

Gambhir V. & Chadha N.K. (2013) Psychological experiences of midlife. Indian journal of positive psychology.ISSN-2229-4937, Volume 4, Issue 1.march, 2013.Pg-26-31. http://search.proquest.com/openview/225a7c8272b90136bbec26f774568008/1?pq-origsite=gscholar

Chopra V. & Chadha N.K. (2012). Mental health and well-being: issues, challenges and strategies for future. Journal of Positive Psychology.ISSN- 2249-6254, Volume 2, Issue2. December, 2012. Pg-218 – 227. http://www.iapp.org.in/our-journals.html

Chadha N.K. & Chopra V. (2012). Psychometric standardized Scale: “Marital Compatibility Index” (Published by Prasad Psycho Corporation). (Product Code: 16-2262-KT). http://www.prasadpsycho.com/marital-compatibility-index

Jajoria, T., &Gambhir, V.C. (2018). Reflections: Skills for social and emotional well-being (Volume II). Exploring various kinds of stressors among adolescents: A qualitative study(313-326). Authorspress.ISBN 978-93-880088-08-2.

Garg, K., &Gambhir, V.C. (2018). Reflections: Skills for social and emotional well-being (Volume II). Impact of social media on college going students (286-312).Authorspress.ISBN 978-93-880088-08-2.

Chadha, N.K., Gambhir Chopra, V. (2017). The State of Career Services and Career Professionals in India. In Yoon, H., Hutchison, B., Maze, M., Pritchard, C., Reiss, A. International practices of career services, credentials, and training. Broken Arrow, OK. National Career Development Association.

Chadha, N.K. &Gambhir VC. {2015} Child labor: An Indian Scenario. Child Safety, Welfare and Well-being: Issues and Challenges (205-217). Springer India Pvt. Ltd. ISBN 978-81-322-2424-2. ISBN e-book 978-81-322-2425-9.DOI 10.1007/978-81-322-2425-9.

Chopra V. (2015).From traditional to new career realities. Career development: Different voices Different Choices (17-29). New Delhi: The Reader’s Paradise (ISBN: 978-93-82110-24-8). http://www.amazon.in/CAREER-DEVELOPMENT-DIFFERENT-VOICES-CHOICES/dp/9382110240

Chadha N.K. &Gambhir V. (2015).Positive Work-Family Interface. Positive Psychology: Applications in Work, Health and Well-being. [120-134]. Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Ltd. ISBN: 978-93-325-4131-3.

Chopra V. (2012).Psychological journey from neurosis to nirvana.Perspectives in Positive Psychology.225-243.Published by: Pinnacle learning. ISBN:978-81-92228419. http://www.pinnaclelearning.in/Perspectives-in-Positive-Psychology.html

Conference Organization/ Presentations (in the last three years)

Paper Presentation (2022). Gambhir, V. Structured Networking Discussion Topic: What kinds of assessments do you use in your work?. At the 2022 APCDA/IAEVG Conference Hosted by People and Career Development Association (Singapore). On Thursday, May 26, 2022. Session # 641. APCDA.

Paper Presentation (2021). Gambhir, V. & Bhatia, H. ANUBHAV: A Crossway of Knowledge Capitalization from Academia to Industry at the 2021 Asia Pacific Career Development Association Virtual Conference On Tuesday, May 25. Session # 134. APCDA.

Paper Presentation (2021). Gambhir, V. and Sharma, S. (2021) “Inequality and India: The Upward Trajectory”, International Sociological Association, Porto-Alegre, Brazil.

Paper Presentation (2020). Gambhir, V, Gupta, A. Vashisht, R. (2020). Multidimensional Measure of Employee Ethics. International Conference on Industry 4.0: Impact of Technology on Business Environment. Organized by DIAS, Delhi on 6th Jan 2020. Won the BEST PAPER AWARD.

Paper Presentation (2019). Maggo, U. & Gambhir Chopra, V. (2019), “Effects of Pranic Psychotherapy on Depression: An Experimental Study”. International Conference on “Integrating Traditional Healing Practices with Contemporary Western Health System”. Organised by Daulat Ram College on 8th-9th January 2019.

Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration)

Stream Selection Career Inventory (Copyrighted: 2020). A psychometric assessment tool for school and university students to identify their streams and career choices in the school and university settings.

Awards and Distinctions

Awarded Outstanding Career Practitioner ward by Asia Pacific Career Development Association in March 2020

Awarded Young Scholar’s Award for consecutive two years by Asia Pacific Career Development Association in their Annual Conference in Tokyo and Taipei (2015 and 2016)

Awarded Shashi Kala Singh Gold Medal (2012) for being the best candidate in the M.A. Examination in Psychology

Awarded Dr. N.V.Banerjee Prize (2012) for being the best candidate in the M.A. Examination in Philosophy and Psychology Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi awarded Certificates of Merits for securing first position in North Campus in M.A. (Final) Psychology, Highest marks in M.A. (Final) Psychology and Highest marks in M.A. (Previous + Final) Psychology, in the year 2011- 201

Associated With Professional Bodies

Chair, Ethics and Glossary Committee, APCDA, USA (2019 till date)

Life Member, International Sociological Association, Madrid, Spain

India: Country Director (2015-16; 2016-17 and 2017-18) for Asia Pacific Career Development Association, USA. http://www.asiapacificcda.org/page-1673781

Honorary Psychometric Committee Member of the Mindler, Brain Pundits, Shiksha Abhiyan, Saina Human Capital Advisory Services, Canam consultants, Ancora Technologies, Training First.

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