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Positive Psychology for Holistic Health & Wellbeing
Positive psychology was formally introduced by Martin Seligman in the late 1990s during his presidency of the American Psychological Association. Seligman, along with other pioneering psychologists like Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, aimed to shift the focus of psychology from merely addressing mental illness to also enhancing the strengths and virtues that enable people to lead fulfilling lives. The discipline draws on the rich history of humanistic psychology, ...which emphasizes human potential and self-actualization, as well as research in areas such as optimism, resilience, and positive emotions. Positive psychology is deeply rooted in empirical research and employs rigorous scientific methods to explore the factors that contribute to a well-lived and meaningful life
Dr. Zulfiqar Ullah Siddiqui is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya. He completed his M.A. with a specialization in Organizational Behavior, followed by an M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Psychology from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 2007, 2010, and 2014, respectively. Dr. Siddiqui has a strong academic background with three years of teaching experience in the Department of Psychology at AMU. His commitment to academic excellence and his passion for psychology have led him to make significant contributions in both research and teaching throughout his career. He began his career as an Assistant Professor at Lovely Professional University in Punjab before joining the University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya, in 2023. Dr. Siddiqui has published over twenty-seven research papers in respected national and international journals, with three papers indexed in Scopus. He has also contributed chapters to several edited books. He presented seven research papers at international conferences and six at national conferences. Currently, he is supervising three Ph.D. scholars and has guided two Master's dissertations. He holds key editorial roles in various reputable journals, including the Phonix International Journal for Psychology & Social Sciences, the British Annals of Psychology, and the International Engineering Journal for Research & Development. His work with the Edwin Group of Journals. He is also the author of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (2024.
Ms. Punita Borpujari Deori is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, and serves as an Academic Counsellor for the Psychology and Education program at IGNOU. She holds double postgraduate degrees in Psychology and Education, along with a Master of Education (M.Ed.), all achieved with the highest percentage from Dibrugarh University. Her research focus is on Educational Neuropsychology, and she has authored multiple publications, including book chapters and research papers. Ms. Deori is a life member of professional organizations such as the APA and INSPA, and she actively presents her work at national and international seminars. In addition to her academic responsibilities, Ms. Deori is a practicing psychologist providing psycho-social counselling to students across India under the MANODARPAN initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. She participates in live sessions on the SAHYOG PMeVIDYA channel to support student well-being.
Professor Akbar Husain has been retired from the Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh after serving more than 41 years of service. He was Chairman, Department of Psychology and the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. After retirement he is engaged in writing books, articles, psychological tests standardization, and executing research projects in the fields of Islamic Psychology, Positive and Spiritual Psychology. Professor Husain is associated with the Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi and Centre for Study Research, Hyderabad in different capacities.
Dr. Azizuddin Khan is currently Professor in Psychophysiology and Cognitive Psychology at Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB). Currently, He is also holding Indian Value Chair Professor at IIT Bombay. He is heading Psychophysiology Laboratory. He was visiting faculty at Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Finland from August 2004 – December, 2005, Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh, India 2015-17, Department of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Poland 2018.
Dr. Khan has done his graduation and post-graduation from Aligarh Muslim University, (AMU) Aligarh with first division in 1993 and 1995 respectively. He has qualified UGC- NET, Junior Research Fellowship in December 1998. He has completed his Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur
Dr. Khan is an eminent psychologist, prolific writer and author of many books. He is credited with two books, “Prospective Memory: Realization of Delayed Intention” and “Clinical Child Psychology”, “Psychological Perspectives in Islam and Sufism”, and “Learning and Thinking Exploring the Cognitive Processes”. He is recipient several visiting researcher fellowship such DAAD, INSA, EMINTE, ICSSR etc. Dr. Khan has published more than seven dozens peer-reviewed international journals.
Md. Aynul Bari, Assistant Professor at PQH School of Education, University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM). He has a diverse educational background, beginning with an MA in Political Science specializing in International Politics from Assam University, Silchar in 2010. He also completed MA in Political Science specializing in Public Administration from University of Pune in 2012. Md. Bari continued to build his academic credentials with M.Ed. from Gauhati University in 2018. He is currently pursuing a PhD at USTM, further deepening his research and teaching expertise. He has published 8 articles in UGC CARE-listed journals, 3 research articles in Scopus-indexed journals, and 3 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, he has edited 5 books, showcasing his dedication to advancing knowledge in his field. Md. Bari has participated in 31 Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), 8 workshops, 21 seminars, and 9 conferences. He is a member of "Third Concept: An International Journal of Ideas," the "Indian Social Science Congress," and the "Eudoxia Research Centre India," and is a Life Member of Assam Sahitya Sabha.