Braj Bhushan

• Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (15th June 2015 onwards)
• Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (29th November 2010 to 14th June 2015)
• Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (23rd January 2006 to 28th November 2010)
• Visiting Professor, Kyushu University, Japan (August to November 2007)
• Senior Lecturer, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (24th February 2003 to 22nd January 2006)
• Lecturer, Vasanta College for Women, Varanasi (9th Feb. 1996 to 31st March 1996)
• Visiting Psychologist, Institute for Psychophysical Development, Varanasi (1995 to 2002)
• Field Work in the National Task-Force Project of Indian Council of Medical Research (1st March 1995 to 31st October 1995)

Membership

• Member, International Association of Applied Psychology (Membership No. 6797)
• Member, Society for Personality & Social Psychology (Membership No. 68937)
• Member, Association for Psychological Sceience (Membership No. 418314)
• Member, British Psychological Society (Membership No. 570622)
• International Affiliate Member, American Psychological Association (Membership No. 94108296)
• Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association (Membership No. 9996)
• Life Member, Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (Membership No. 920)
• Life Member, Community Psychology Association of India
• Member (Regular), National Academy of Psychology- India

Member: Editorial Advisory Board

• Internet Journal of Medical Update (since 2007)
• International Journal of Resilience and Hope: Social Work and Human Services (15 May 2013 - 30 April, 2020)

Fellowship

• Fellow, British Psychological Society (2023)
• Pavitar Joneja Chair (2022), IIT Kanpur (2022-2025)
• Fellow, Association for Psychological Science, Washington, DC, USA (2022)
• Fellow, Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SMP: 2018-19)
• Shri Deva Raj Chair (2018), IIT Kanpur (2018 - 2021)
• Our Common Future Fellowship (2010), Volkswagen Stiftung, Germany

Awards

• ATF Award (2023), AssisTech Foundation
• Delivered Platinum Jubilee Lecture at 107th Indian Science Congress (2020), Bangalore
• Excellence in Teaching Award (2020), IIT Kanpur
• Best Paper Award (2017), International Conference on Creativity & Cognition in Art & Design (ICAD), Bangalore.
• Abstract Award (2008), International Association for Suicide Prevention, 3rd Asia Pacific Regional Conference of IASP, Hong Kong.
• Man of The Year Award (2005), American Biographical Institute, North Carolina.
• In Search of Excellence' Award (2004), IAAP and NAOP-I.
• Young Scientist Award (2002), Indian Science Congress Association.
• B.H.U. Merit and Prize Award (1991), Banaras Hindu University.
• Best Announcer Award, National Youth Week (1993), Banaras Hindu University.

Director's Commendation Letter

• PSY 151 (Introduction to Psychology): 2007-08 Semester II, 2020-21 Semester I, 2021-22 Semester I
• PSY 451 (Psychology of Adjustment): 2006-07 Semester II, 2011-12 Semester II, 2012-13
• Semester I, 2013-14 Semester I, 2013-14 Summer, 2014-15 Semester I, 2014-15 Semester II, 2015-16 Semester I, 2015-16 Semester II, 2016-17 Semester I, 2016-17 Semester II, 2017-18 Semester I, 2017-18 Semester II, 2018-19 Semester I, 2018-19 Semester II, 2019-20 Semester I

Biography included in

• Asia- Men & Women of Achievement, Reguerdon Inc., Delhi (2018).
• Online database of The Australian, Asia Pacific and Commonwealth Directory of (2009).
• The Australian Directory of Academics (2009).
• IBC Foremost Scientists of the World- 2008, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England.
• Online database of The Australian and the Asia Pacific Directory of Academics (2008).
• Marquis Who's Who in the World, 25th Silver Anniversary Edition (2008).
• Asian-American Who's Who (Vol. V), Rifacimento International, New Delhi.
• Online database of The Asia Pacific Directory of Academics (previously The Australian Directory of Academics).
• Asia/Pacific Who's Who (Vol. VII; Vol. IX; Vol. XI), Rifacimento International, New Delhi.
• Afro-Asian Who's Who (2006), Rifacimento International, New Delhi.

Invited Lectures

1. Managing changes post corporatization of OFB (July 11, 2024), National Academy of Defense Production (NADP) Master Class Series for IOFS Officers.
2. Deciphering the moral social emotions (December 15, 2023), Mind, Brain and Consciousness Cenference (MBCC 2023), IIT Mandi.
3. Carving one's pathway: Lessons for early career psychologists (December 12, 2023), Refresher course in psychology, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Allahabad.
4. Alternatives to traditional statistical tools used in social sciences (October 19, 2023), Refresher Course on recent trends in psychology in India: Theory, Research & Practice, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar.
5. Panel discussion ' Handling day to day behaviour concerns of children and adolescents' (2 May 2023), Indan Medical Association College of General Practitioners, Kanpur Sub-Faculty.
6. Time to talk, National Symposium, (5 February, 2023), Department of Psychology, Shri Agrasen Kanpya PG College, Varanasi.
7. Publication ethics (9 November, 2022), Research and Publication Ethics Workshop, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar.
8. Some alternatives to current statistical methods used in social sciences (28 August, 2022), Online Short Term Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
9. Panel Discussion on Psychology Day at the United Nations (21 April, 2022), Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur.
10. Behavioural science approach to knitting psychology, psychiatry, and mental health (27 March, 2022), Workshop on Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health, IIT Mandi.
11. New trend in scientific publications and registered reports (8 January, 2022), Talk at Short-term Course on Prospects of the Mixed Methods in Humanities and Social Research (STC 12-21), Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar.
12. Rethinking cognitive learning in the post-pandemic e-environment (4 August, 2021), Talk at International FDP on 'Exploring the New Paradigms of Communication and Pedagogical Innovations in the Pandemic Driven World' organized by Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata.
13. Tools and techniques for bio-behavioural studies (2 July, 2021). Talk at Recent Advances and Approaches in Research Methods in Social Sciences organized by Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University. [Youtube link] [Youtube link]
14. Managing mentla health challenges during and post-Covid-19 (12 June, 2021). Talk at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad. [Youtube link] [Youtube link]
15. Mental health issues in the Indian society during the pandemic (15 March, 2021), Talk at the International Mental Health Fair, 15-25 March, 2021. [Youtube link]
16. Innovative teaching method, tools and their use (19 February, 2021), Talk at the 'Master Trainer Training Program for Dyslexia and ADHD' organized by the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Kanpur District.
17. Pedagogy for positive affectivity in virtual classes (28 December, 2020), Talk in a webinar organized by Amity Institute of Psychology & Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida.
18. Alternatives to current practice of questionnaire method of data collection (12 October, 2020), Online Short Term Course on Research Methodology (Social Sciences Teachers) organized by the UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Aligarh Muslim University.
19. The Teacher & The Taught in the Context of Mental Health (10 October, 2020). Talk in a webinar organized by Amity Institute of Education, Noida. [Youtube link] [Youtube link]
20. बच्चों के लिए सेक्स एजुकेशन Sex education for children), Talk organized by Amar Ujala Newspaper, Kanpur (October 8, 2020).
21. Mental Health in Present Scenario (10 October, 2020), Talk in a webinar organized by Sri Agrasen Kanya PG College, Varanasi. [Youtube link] [Youtube link]
22. वर्तमान महामारी काल: बदलते सामाजिक मनोवैज्ञानिक पहलू (Current pandemic: Changing social-psychological aspects). Talk organized by Mahamana School of Thoughts (July 11, 2020). [Facebook link] [Youtube link] [Youtube link]
23. Developments during Covid-19: The message for social scientists (June 3, 2020). Talk in a webinar organized by Mahila Vidyalaya Degree College, Lucknow. [Youtube link] [Youtube link]
24. The current pandemic and lessons for psychologists (May 29, 2020). Talk in a webinar organized by Amity Institute of Psychology & Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida.
25. Functional integrity of cerebral regions and self-reported spiritual experiences (February 26, 2020). AMU Centenary International Conference on Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
26. Facial expressions: From morphology to recognition in the brain (January 4, 2020). Platinum Jubilee Lecture at 107th Indian Science Congress, Bangalore.
27. Quantifying affect: Significance and challenges (December 12, 2019). IEEE Signal Processing Society Chapter UP Section Workshop on Cognitive Computing (CogComp) jointly organized by Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT Allahabad) and Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur).
28. Facial expression of emotions and HCI applications: What behavioural studies offer (December 13, 2019), Talk at 11th International Conference on Intelligent Human Computer Interaction. Jointly organized by Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT Allahabad) and Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur).
29. Fear as a guiding factor in security perception and practice (September 5, 2019), Talk at Training Course on Nuclear Safety & Security. Organized at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar in collaboration with World Institute for Nuclear Security, Vienna and Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA.
30. Exploring cognitive behaviour of industrial control room operators (May 14, 2019), Talk at Workshop on Incorporating both technical and human elements to reduce hazards and vulnerabilities in sensitive facilities. Organized at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories & Center for Nuclear Security Science & Policy Initiative (NSSPI), USA.
31. Cognitive skills and innovation (April 20, 2019), Talk at Rajkiya Engineering College, Banda.
32. Cognitive skills and innovation (November 20, 2018), Talk at Punjab University, Chandigarh.
33. Current trend in humanities and social sciences research (October 26, 2018), Talk at Academic Staff College, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
34. Challenges in humanities and social sciences research: Overcoming strategies (October 26, 2018), Talk at Academic Staff College, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
35. Personality development (September 19, 2018), Talk at Dayanand Girl's College, Kanpur.
36. Love your life and save others (September, 10, 2018), Talk on the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day, PPN College, Kanpur.
37. Affective neuroscience and human facial expressions (December 21, 2017), Intelligent System Research Centre, Ulster University, Londonderry.
38. An overview of current research and emerging priority areas of research in coming years (March 24, 2017), National seminar on Psychological Sciences: Current perspective and emerging avenues of practice, training, and research, Central University of South Bihar, Patna.
39. Selflessness as a universal foundation for spiritual transcendence (November 18-20, 2016), National Conference on Spiritual Psychology in Practice, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
40. Quantification of cognitive behaviour (26th August, 2016), Advanced Nuclear Security Workshop for Indian Universities, IIT Kanpur.
41. Ethical issues in behavioural research (17th August, 2016), CognEx 1.0: A workshop on experimental methods in cognitive science, IIT Kanpur.
42. History and philosophy of behavioural experimentation (17th August, 2016), CognEx 1.0: A workshop on experimental methods in cognitive science, IIT Kanpur.
43. Introduction to psychology MOOC courses (21st November, 2015), Maharana Pratap Engineering College, Kanpur.
44. Scale construction (21st December, 2014), Short term course on Research Methodology and Quantitative Analysis Through SPSS, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad.
45. Studying human affect: A psychobiological perspective (19th December, 2014), The Annual BSBE Winter Workshop-2014 on Neurobiology of Disorders, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, IIT Kanpur.
46. Brain and Consciousness: Science and Traditional Knowledge, National Seminar on Brain, Mind and Consciousness (bmc 2014: 2nd August, 2014), Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra.
47. Resource Person for Course Design of Cognitive Sciences (cdCOGScs 2014: 1st August, 2014), Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra.
48. Higher education: Some reflections (27th February, 2013), Young Managers Summit, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lucknow.
49. Revisiting mental health in the light of brain-behaviour research (17th March, 2012), The Brain Matters- Implications of Brain Research for Mental Health, UGC National Workshop, St. Ann's College for Women & Asha Hospital-Institute of Medical Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hyderabad.
50. Culturally prevailing spiritual practices and modern methods of behavioural investigations: Reflections from India (18th August, 2011), International Conference on Consciousness, Mind and Body: Eastern and Western Perspectives, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro {Federal University of Rio de Janerio), Brazil.
51. Traditional knowledge/ practices and brain-behaviour research outcomes (14th March, 2010), Understanding the Mysterious brain, Brain Awareness Week, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad.
52. Correlational research using SPSS (19th Feb., 2010), Continuing Education programme for DRDO scientists, Defence Institute of Psychological Research, New Delhi.
53. Understanding and Grooming the Self (17th July, 2009), School of Management Sciences, Varanasi.
54. Challenges Within, Challenges Outside: Understanding & Surmounting Them (16th July, 2009), School of Management Sciences, Varanasi.
55. Inaugural address (26th May, 2009), Workshop on Integration of Technology in Teacher Education, CSJM University, Kanpur.
56. Cognitive Emotional Processing in the Aftermath of Trauma: Reflections from Questionnaire Based Assessment. Cognition and Emotion- Forced Choice between Siamese Twins? Spring School 2009 of the Graduiertenkolleg GRK 1253/1, Processing of affective stimuli: From the molecular basis to the emotional experience (8th-11th March 2009), Kloster Bronnbach, Germany. Organized by Universities of Wurzburg and Bamberg, Germany.
57. Earthquakes: Human behaviour and societal impact (3oth Nov, 2008). Keynote address at TU9-IITM Indo-German Workshop on Earthquake Engineering for Sustainable Structures. Organized by TU9/ILEK, University of Stuttgart; Indian partners for organization: IIT Madras & Structural Engineering Research Center (SERC), Chennai.
58. Stress research in perspectives (11th September 2008). Keynote address at the National conference on Management of stress for quality living, Amity Institute of Behavioural & Allied Sciences, Lucknow.
59. Child Mental Health: Issues and Challenges (5th January, 2006), National Institute of Public Co-Operation & Child Development, Guwahati.
60. Methods and techniques of managing problem behaviours in children (25th November 2005), National Institute of Public Co-Operation & Child Development, Guwahati.
61. Infusing cognitive factors in technical education (11th November, 2005), QIP STC: Integrating humanities and social sciences in technical education, Department of HSS, IIT Guwahati.
62. Journey Within (23rd March, 2005), Breakthrough Science Society Lecture Series, IIT Guwahati.
63. Individual, group, and organizational effectiveness (7th February, 2005), Technical Meet of Hindustan Coca Cola Beverage Pvt. Ltd., Burnihat, Meghalaya.
64. Pedagogical virtues: Cross-cutting dimensions (6th January, 2005), Pedagogy & Teaching Skills Course, AICTE Early Faculty Induction Programme, IIT Guwahati.
65. Special needs and effective control in classroom management (30th August, 2003), Kendriya Vidyalaya, IITG, Guwahati.
66. Dynamics of human behaviour, maladjustment, defense mechanism & abnormal psychology (21st August, 2003), National Institute of Public Co-Operation & Child Development, Guwahati.
67. Psychology & design: Applying the principles of perception (19th August, 2003), Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.
68. Self-Organization and Social Skills in the Corporate World (25th Oct., 2002), Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh.
69. Leprosy Cured, Locomotor Disorder and associated disabilities: Definition and Nature (16th March, 2002), organized by the Rehabilitation Council of India, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
70. Female Feticide and the Society of Varanasi (3rd Feb., 2002), organized by the NGO Aagaman, Varanasi.
71. Retarded Mental Development: An Indian Perspective (15th Nov., 2000), organized by the Institute for Psycho-Physical Development, Varanasi.
72. Mental Retardation: Causes and Preventions (9th July, 2000), organized by the Institute for Psycho-Physical Development, Varanasi.

Chairing of Sessions

1. Chaired sessions at Mind, Brain and Counsciousness Conference (MBCC 2023), IIT Mandi, December 14-16, 2023.
2. Chaired panel discussion on 'Mental health during tech Era across ages', organized by KCLAS, Coimbatore, October 9, 2021. [Youtube link]
3. Chaired sessions at the XXXth Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology- India, IIT Kanpur, March 19-21, 2021.
4. Chaired a session on 'Usability and User Experience' at the 5th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction Theory & Applications (HUCAPP 2021), February 8-10.
5. Chaired a session at the National Conference on Spiritual Psychology in Practice, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, November 18-20, 2016.
6. Chaired a session at Brain and Consciousness: Science and Traditional Knowledge, National Seminar on Brain, Mind and Consciousness (bmc 2014), Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra, August 2.
7. Chaired a session at the 2nd Annual Conference on Cognitive Science (ACCS-2015), IIT Kanpur, July 5-8.
8. Chaired a session at the XVIIIth Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology- India, IIT Guwahati, December 14-17, 2008.

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(At IIT Kanpur)

• Deputy Director (June 1, 2024 - Contd.)
• Officiating Registrar (February 27, 2023 - April 30, 2024)
• Dean of Administration (May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024)
• Head, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences (May 1, 2020 - April 30, 2022)
• Chief Vigilance Officer (January 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020)
• Chairman, Health Centre Users' Committee (January 1, 2017 - October 31, 2019)
• Member, Health Centre Users' Committee (November 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016)
• Member, Institutional Ethics Committee for Research Involving Human Subjects (June 2016- March 2023)
• Member, Internal Complaints Committee (March 9, 2016 - March 31, 2017)
• Chairman, Institute Security Advisory & Executive Committee (SAEC) (April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2017)
• Member, Commercial Establishments Monitoring & Management Committee (CEMMC) (April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2017)
• Member, Institute level Anti-ragging Committee (April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2017)
• Member, Women Cell (April 1, 2014 - September 30, 2016)
• Member Secretary, Institutional Ethics Committee for Research Involving Human Subjects (December 2013 - December 2015)
• Convener, Department Postgraduate Committee (DPGC), (September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014)
• Departmental Member, Summer Undergraduate Research Grant for Excellence (SUGRE), (2013)
• Member, Academic Performance Evaluation Committee (APEC), (2010-2011)
• Convener, Department Undergraduate Committee (DUGC), Design Programme (September 1, 2010- August 31, 2012)
• Faculty-in-charge, Psychology Lab (September 1, 2010 onwards)
• Convener, Department Golden Jubilee Open House Committee (2010)
• Convener, Department Library Committee (DLC), (September 1, 2009- August 31, 2010)
• Convener, Department Computer Committee (April 1, 2008- March 31, 2009)

(At IIT Guwahati)

• Chairman (Cultural Board), Students' Gymkhana, IIT Guwahati (2nd July 2004 to 10th January 2006).
• Core Member, Counselling Cell, IIT Guwahati (22nd August 2005 to 22nd January 2006).
• Coordinator SPIC MACAY, IIT Guwahati sub-chapter (June 2003 to 22nd January 2006).

Other Institutions

• Board Nominated Member of Senate, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (2024 - )
• Convenor, Board of Study of Humanities, Social Science and Value Education, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (2024 - )
• Member, Statutory Advisory Board (SAB), Department of Psychology, XIM University (2024 - )
• Chairman, Committee for Administrative and Financial Process Audit & Reformation, Recommendation, IIIT Dharwad
• Member, Board of Studies, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh (2022 - ).
• Member, Advisory Committee (Psychology), Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts & Science (2021 - )
• Member, Institutional Ethics Committee, Regency Hospital Ltd., Kanpur (2020 - Contd.).
• Board Nominated Member of Senate, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad (2020 - )
• Member, Board of Studies, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur (2018).
• Member, Advisory Committee, Psycho-Technical Directorate, Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO, Ministry of Railways), Lucknow (2017).
• Member, Board of Studies, Aligarh Muslim University (2017).
• Member, Board of Studies for Centre for Psychological Sciences, Central University of South Bihar (2017).
• Member, Board of Studies of Humanities, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (2016).
• Member, Board of Studies of Humanities, U.P. Technical University (2009).