Faculty Profile
Maltidhari College, Naubatpur (Patliputra University)
Mr. Vikas Kumar
Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Psychology
Joined: 1 July 2017
Father's Name
Mr. Birendra Prasad
Mother's Name
Mrs. Rina Singh
RCI Registration
CRR No. A38242 (Permanent)
UGC NET
June 2012 & June 2013
Current Position: Working as Assistant Professor and Head of Department of Psychology at Malti Dhari College, Naubatpur, Patna (Patliputra University) since 1 July 2017.
Professional Experience
Consultant Clinical Psychologist: Paras HMRI Hospital, Patna (3 years 6 months)
Clinical Psychologist (training): Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi (2 years)
Special School posting: "DEEPSHIKA" (CIP, Ranchi) – two months
Clinical Training: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry, De-Addiction, Common Neurological Problems
Yoga Training: 5 years experience imparting yoga in prisons, police training camps, IAS/Deputy Collector/Judiciary officers, schools & universities
Research: Trained in research activities
Educational Qualifications
M.Phil (Medical and Social Psychology): Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi University
M.A. (Psychology): Ranchi University (specialization: Health & Organizational Psychology)
B.A. (Psychology): Ranchi University
Intermediate (Science): St. Xavier's College, Ranchi
Secondary (CBSE): Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Singhbhum
Other Qualifications & Achievements
Registered with Rehabilitation Council of India (CRR No. A38242)
Life Associate Member, Indian Psychiatric Society (LAM/V01/14)
UGC NET Lectureship (June 2012 & June 2013)
Yoga Teacher Training Course, Bihar School of Yoga, Munger
Working knowledge of Computer Applications & SPSS (v16)
Research Works
M.Phil Dissertation: "Yoga as an Adjunctive Therapy: Effects of Yoga Practices on the Intensity of Craving and Development of Psychological Well‑being of Alcohol Dependent Patients" (submitted to Ranchi University)
Presentations & Publications
Publications:
Research Spectra (UGC 43428): "Spiritual Intelligence and Happiness: A Cross‑Sectional Study" (ISSN 2394-9805)
Indian Journal of Psychological Issues (June 2016): "A comparative study of Treatment of Depression through Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Antar‑Mouna Meditation" (ISSN 0972-4427)
International Journal of Analytical and Experimental Modal Analysis (Sept 2019): "Level of Stress and Achievement Motivation among Adolescents" (ISSN 0886-9367)
Research Spectra (Jan‑April 2023): "Role of Spiritual Intelligence in Psychological Well‑Being" (ISSN 2394-9805)
Indian Journal of Social Concerns (July‑Aug 2023): "Impact of Yoga Practices on Alcohol Dependent Patients" (ISSN 2231-5837)
Presentations:
UGC sponsored international conference, Indian Psychological Association, Bodh‑Gaya (2014): "Merits and limitations of higher education"
UGC sponsored national seminar, Patna (2014): "Effect of yoga on Psychology" (theme: Marital Sexual Violence)
Seminar: "Neuropsychology: A Current Trend"
Departmental seminars: Rorschach Inkblot Test, TAT, Luria Nebraska Battery, Theories of Addiction, Behavior Therapy, CBT, Mental Retardation, DBT, MET, etc.
Therapy presentations in Psychotherapy meetings
Academic Meets & Trainings
RCI recognized CRE program, Indian Institute of Health Education and Research
State level workshop "Holistic Management of Persons with Multiple Disabilities" – NIPMED, Chennai & SAMARPAN, Bihar
Monthly meetings & annual CME, Indian Psychiatric Society (Bihar chapter)
IPS midterm CME (2011): "Psychiatry in this decade – Sleep Disorder and Substance Use Disorder"
IPS Jharkhand CME (2012): "Mental Health Policies in India: Roadmaps for Change"
IPS Jharkhand midterm CME (2011): "Geriatric Mental Health" at CIP, Ranchi
CME on "Recent Advances in Epilepsy" (CIP, Ranchi, 2012)
Medical Writing Workshop (CIP, Ranchi, 2012)
Orientation Course, HRDC Patna University (29 Nov – 19 Dec 2019)
Online FDP "Psychological skills for effective teaching and learning" – Ramanujan College, Delhi (1-7 June 2021)
FDP "Moodle LMS" – Patna Women's College & IIT Mumbai (15-21 May 2021)
Two‑week Refresher Course on Research Methodology – Ramanujan College (20 Feb – 6 March 2022)
Two‑week Refresher Course in Psychology – Ramanujan College (30 Dec 2022 – 13 Jan 2023)