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First Name DINESH Last Name CHHABRA
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY,
ARTS FACULTY EXTENSION BUILDING,
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI,
DELHI – 110007 INDIA
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FLAT NO. 112 (FF),
DDA DWARKADESSH APPTT., POCKET – 2,
SECTOR – 12, DWARKA, NEW DELHI – 110075
011-27666285 Extn. 26
9990924820, 09466338300
dinesh.chhabra2009@gmail.com
dinesh_chhabra2006@rediffmail.com
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Educational Qualifications
Degree
Institution
Ph.D.
Department of Psychology, M.D. University, Rohtak
(Haryana)
M.Phil. / M.Tech.
PG
Department of Psychology, M.D. University, Rohtak
(Haryana)
UG
Kishan Lal Public College, Rewari (Haryana)
Any other qualification
Career Profile
Year
2009
2006
2004
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Worked as Project Fellow in a Research Project sponsored by the UGC in the Deptt. of
Psychology, M. D. University, Rohtak from 09-01-2007 to 16-07-2008.
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Worked as Senior Research Fellow (SRF) at Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR),
DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Delhi since 17-07-2008 to 11-08-2010.
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Worked as Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) at Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR),
DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Delhi since 12-08-2010 to 21-10-2010.
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Working as Assistant Professor in Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi since
22-10-2010 to till date.
Administrative Assignments
NIL
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Areas of Interest / Specialization
Cognitive Psychology, Research Methodology and Statistics
Subjects Taught
Cognitive Processes
Neuropsychology
Statistics and Experimental Design
Research Methods
Psychological Assessment
Cognitive Development
Research Guidance
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1. Supervision of awarded Doctoral Thesis
2. Supervision of Doctoral Thesis, under progress: Two
3. Supervision of awarded M.Phil dissertations
4. Supervision of M.Phil dissertations, under progress
Publications Profile
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1. Books/Monographs (Authored/Edited)
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Co-Editor-in-Chief of Annual International Conference Proceedings on Cognitive and Behavioral
Psychology (2012) published by Global Science & Technology Forum, Singapore.
Co-Editor-in-Chief of Annual International Conference Proceedings on Cognitive and Behavioral
Psychology (2013) published by Global Science & Technology Forum, Singapore.
2.
a) Research papers published in Academic Journals other than Refereed/Peer Reviewed
Journals: Two Papers Published
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Singh, R., & Dinesh (2007). Virtues and Character Strengths: Implication for Personnel Selection. 
Selection Centre East Journal, 7, 24-28. 
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Singh, R., & Dinesh (2009). Health Cognitions and Subjective Well-Being in Middle aged and
Older adults. Journal of Indian Health Psychology, 4, 1-11. 
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b) Research articles/papers published in Books: Two Papers Published
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Dinesh, Kumar, S., & Singh, R. (2007). Personal Positivity as a Correlate of Health. In A. Yadava &
N. R. Sharma. (Eds.) Positive Health Psychology (pp. 395-403). New Delhi: Global Vision. 
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Singh, R., & Dinesh (2010). Community Health Psychology: A Report of Field Study. In S. Ojha, U.
R. Srivastava, & S. Joshi (Eds.), Health and Well-Being: Emerging Trends (pp. 23-34). New Delhi:
Global Vision. 
Conference Organization/ Presentations (in the last three years)
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1. Organization of a Conference: NO
2. Paper Presentation at International Conferences:
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Presented Paper on “Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Memory Functioning” in International
Congress of Psychology (2012) at Cape Town, South Africa.
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Presented Symposium on “Promoting Positive Parenting” in International Congress of Psychology
(2012) at Cape Town, South Africa.
3. Participation as Paper/Poster Presenter: YES
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Presented Paper on “Across age & gender comparison of Health Concept” in National Seminar
on Psychophysiology of Well-Being (2006) organized by Department of Psychology, M.D.
University, Rohtak. 
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Presented Paper on “Health Cognitions in Middle-Aged and Older Adults” in National Seminar
on Behavioural Challenges in Elderly People (2008) organized by Department of Psychology, M.L.
Sukhadia University, Udaipur. 
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Presented Paper on “Positive Perspective as a Route to Successful Aging” in National Seminar on
Positive Perspectives of Health and Behaviour (2008) organized by Department of Psychology,
M.D. University, Rohtak. 
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Presented Paper on “Neuropsychological Impairment as a Function of Diabetes and
Hypertension” in National Conference on Community Mental Health : Issues and Challenges
(2008) organized by Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. 
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Presented Paper on “Violence in Low Intensity Conflict Warfare: Psychological Perspective” in
National Conference on Violence, Peace & Conflict Resolution (2009) organized by Department of
Psychology, Government College for Girls, Sector – 11, Chandigarh. 
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Presented Paper on “Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and Neuropsychological Functioning” in
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IV International Symposium on Cognition, Stress and Mental Health (2009) organized by
Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. 
3. Participation in Workshops/Seminars/Conferences: YES
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Participated in 8 International and 39 National Conference of Indian Academy of Applied
Psychology on “Positive Health and Well-Being” (2004) organized by Department of Psychology,
M.D. University, Rohtak. 
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Participated in National Seminar on “Health Psychology: Retrospect and Prospects” (2005)
organized by Department of Psychology, M.D. University, Rohtak. 
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Participated in National Conference on “Emerging Paradigms in Psychology” (2006) organized by
Defence Institute of Psychological Research, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Delhi. 
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Participated in Two days Workshop on “Neuropsychology, Brain Signature Profiling and Related 
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Aspects” (2008) organized by Amity Institute of Behavioural (Health) & Allied Sciences, Amity
University, Noida. 
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Participated in Five days Continuing Education Programme (CEP) on “Psychological Risk
Assessment” (2008) organized by Defence Institute of Psychological Research, DRDO, Ministry of
Defence, Delhi. 
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Participated in Two days Workshop on “Psychometry” (2008) organized by Defence Institute of
Psychological Research, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Delhi. 
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Participated in Three days Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programme on 
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“Neuropsychological Assessment & Remediation” (2009) organized by Institute of Human
Behaviour & Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Delhi. 
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Participated in One day Workshop on “Latest Developments in Positive Psychology” (2010)
organized by Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT),
New Delhi. 
Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration)
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Awarded Post-Doctoral research project titled “Cue Utilization in Indirect Visual Display Decision 
Making” under Cognitive Science Research Initiative sponsored by Department of Science &
Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology, New Delhi. 
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Awards and Distinctions
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Awarded Best Paper Award for presenting paper in IV International Symposium on Cognition,
Stress and Mental Health (2009) organized by Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu
University, Varanasi. 
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Awarded University Research Scholarship (URS) for Ph.D. 
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Awarded First Prize for Securing 1 position in Psychology in B.A. III year. 
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Awarded College Colour for N.S.S. at Graduation Level. 
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Awarded Special Prize for Best in Office Management at Graduation Level. 
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Association With Professional Bodies
1. Editing: NO
2. Reviewing: 3rd Annual International Conference on Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology (CBP)
2014, Singapore.
3. Advisory: NO
4. Committees and Boards: NO
5. Memberships: YES
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Life Member, Haryana Psychological Association (HPA) 
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Founder Member, Indian Association of Positive Psychology (IAPP) 
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Member, Indian Science Congress Association 
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Member, National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) 
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Member, Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) 
6. Office Bearer: NO
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