Curriculum Vitae of Professor Urmi Nanda Biswas

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1 Curriculum Vitae of Professor Urmi Nanda Biswas Dr. Urmi Nanda Biswas, Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara. Contact: Mobile Gender: Female; Present Position: Nationality: Indian Professor, Department of Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara. Education 1995-Post Doctoral Research with fellowship from UGC, S.P. University, Vallabh Vidyanagar,, Gujarat Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) in Psychology with UGC NET( JRF and SRF), Allahabad University, Allahabad, UP Master of Arts (Psychology), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, OdIsha Bachelor of Arts (Psychology Honors and Statistics), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Additional Diploma/Certificates PG Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnotherapy. The M. S. University of Baroda, Gujarat Certified Trainer for Counselors of Voluntary Centre for Testing and Counseling (VCTC), National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), India. Fellowships/ Scholarships/ Awards 2014 (April) Awarded Guest Professor Grant from FORTE (Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare) for three months to visit Department of Sociology and Work Science, Gothenberg University, Sweden (January). Awarded Planning Grant from Gothenberg Centre for Global Development, Gothenberg,Sweden Collaborative Delivery Award for short term course development under UKIERI scheme of British Council.

2 2006-Awarded Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship (CASF) of British Council and Commonwealth Secretariat, UK in 2006 and was engaged as a visiting faculty at the University of Roehampton, UK Recipient of the best research paper award in the International Seminar of Indian Association of Applied Psychology held in Jodhpur during October 11-13, Recipient of Hari Om Ashram award for the best inter-university research paper in psychology, during the year Invited as a resource person in Advanced Research Training Seminar (ARTS) held at Sherbrook (Canada) on 'Mediational Learning for Children' by the International Union of Psychological Sciences, during August 21-23, Awarded University Grants Commission s Research Associateship for Post- Doctoral work Awarded JRF (UGC-NET), through the National Education Testing (NET) National Merit Scholarship, based on High School Performance Professional Experience 1. Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, the M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara since August, Reader, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, the M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from August 2000 to August, Lecturer, Department of Psychology, the MS University of Baroda, July 1996 to May UGC Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow), Department of Psychology, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar May 1995 to June Research Associate in the UGC DSA Programme, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Faculty of Home Science, the MS University of Baroda April July 1994 and Nov April Lecturer, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Faculty of Home science, the MS University of Baroda, July 1994, to October UGC Senior Research Fellow (NET), Department of Psychology, University of Allahabad, August 1989 to August UGC Junior Research Fellow (NET), Department of Psychology, University of Allahabad, August 1987 to August Page 2 of 15

3 Visiting Faculty and Research Appointments International, 1. Guest Researcher, Department of Sociology and Work Science, Gothenberg University,Sweden,8 th October to 25 th October, Guest Professor,, Department of Sociology and Work Science, Gothenberg University, Sweden,September,2014 to May, Visiting Professor, Department of Psychology, Gothenburg University, Sweden. April14th 21st, Senior Research Fellow (Honorary) at the Roehampton University, London, UK, Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellow, placed at Roehampton University, London, UK, September 2006 to March, National 6. Invited as a Visiting Professor to Shaurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat18th-19th October, Honorary Visiting Research Professor, Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar from Visiting Professor, Department of Research Support for Health Psychology, M.D.University, Rohtak, Haryana from 14th to 21st September, Ipcowala Institute of Management, Charotar University of Science and Technology, Changa, Nadiad. 10. Gujarat Police Training School Vadodara, Gujarat. 11. KIIT School of Rural Management, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Orissa. 12. Post-graduate Diploma in Social Development and Organizational Management, Faculty of Social Work, M. S. University, Vadodara, Gujarat 13. Training Programme for the VCCTC/ICTC/PPTCT/ART counsellors organized by GSACS through the Faculty of Social Work. M. S. University of Baroda, Gujarat 14. College of Architecture, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat. Page 3 of 15

4 Academic Administration a. Head, Department of Psychology, since December, b. In charge Head, Department of Psychology May, 2011-December, c. Programme Coordinator in the following PG Diploma Programmes since May 2011 i. Human Resource Development ii. Clinical and Community Psychology iii. Clinical and Applied Hypnotherapy d. Member, Steering Group, Sweden India Gender Network(SIGN), funded by SIDA e. Convenor, Professional Certificate Course on Mental Health Assessment delivered jointly by The M.S. University of Baroda and Roehampton University, UK. Academic Affiliations with other Universities 1. Honorary Visiting Professor in Gujurat National Law University(GNLU), Gandhinaga, Gujurat. 2. Member, Academic Council, Raksha Shakti University, Gandhinagar, Gujurat. 3. External Expert, Board of Studies, Department of Psychology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat. 4. External Expert, Research and Development Committee, Department of Psychology, IIS University, Jaipur. 5. External Expert, Board of Studies, Department of Psychology, M.L.S.University, Udaipur 6. External Expert, Research and Development Committee, Department of Psychology, Gujarat University, Gujarat. 7. External Expert, Course Committee, Department of Psychology, M.L.S.University, Udaipur. Supervised Ph.D Thesis Degree awarded (Student Name, Year, and Title of the thesis) 1. Madhumita Kaul (2011). Development of a Measure to Identify Learning Difficulty in Children (4-5 years). Page 4 of 15

5 2. Tsering Yankey (2012). Impact of Life Skills training on Psychosocial Parameters: A Study of Tibetan Refugee Adolescents Studying in India. 3. Sudhir Samantray (2012). The Impact of Organizational Culture, Structure and Strategy on Organizational Health and Organizational Effectiveness. 4. Priyanka Kacker (2012). Clinical Hypnotherapy as an Effective Method for Psychosocial Health of People Suffering from Determinants with and without Seropositive Status 5. Dhvani Patel, (2015). Perceived Leadership Effectiveness, Influence Tactics and Organisational Health: A Cross-gender study across Sectors. 6. Dina Kumari, (2015). Understanding workplace violence and its concomitants: A psychosocial approach 7. Shweta Sharma(2016) Optimism and Social Competencies as a function of Parent s Emotional Intelligence 8. Sudipta Roy(2017). Evaluating Children s Drawings as Potential Tools to Identify Emotional Disturbances in an Indian Context. Currently supervised PhD students (Student Name, and Title of the thesis) o Kalpana Thakkar, Thesis Title: Impact of Psychological Capital on Organizational Citizenship Behaviours, Emotional Labour, Counterproductive Work Behaviours and Employee Engagement. o Kavita Nikam. Thesis Title: Work life balance, and organizational Citizenship Behavior as concomitants of organizational ethics and values: A study of IT sector professionals. o Harendra Parmar. Thesis Title: Comparative Effectiveness of Sonja Lyubomirsky s Activities and Hypnotherapy on Happiness and Mental Health. o Darshana Patel. Understanding the Nature of Internet Overuse as an Addictive Disorder or a Compulsion: An Exploratory Study. o Kiran Singh Rajput.Thesis Title: Green Human Resource Management Practices and Perceived Corporate Social Responsibility as Predictors of Workplace Behaviour. o Jonali Sah. Thesis Title: Psychosocial factors and train accidents-a study to develop a training module for reducing accidents due to human errors by train drivers. o Anjali Joshi. Thesis Title: Character Strengths and Prosocial Behavior across Religions and Generations Page 5 of 15

6 o Debjani Roy. Thesis Title: Social Communication Model for Reproductive Health Awareness and Wellbeing amongst Adolescent Females Research Projects/Dissertations Projects in Progress Biswas,U.N., Bhattacharjee,A(2017). Value-Integrated Home-based Care Models for Ageing Adults. Extramural Research Grant from Indian Council of Medical Research. International Projects (Completed) Allard, K., Annika, H., Poussette, A., and Biswas, U. N. ( ). Gender equality, social responsibility, and justice as cultural values. The significance for the public sector s attractiveness and for managers work, motivation and performance. FORTE, Sweden. Vogele, C.& Biswas,U.N.(2008).Project on Collaborative Delivery of Short-term Course on Professional Certificate Course on Mental Health Assessment. Project given under UKIERI scheme of British Council, London. Biswas, U. N., & Daftuar, C. N. (2000). A study of sexuality and health seeking behaviour among out-of-school adolescents in Anand slums (with special focus on HIV/AIDS, STI, and RTI). University- Department of Psychology, The M.S.University of Baroda, Vadodara. Scheme Under-Minor Research Grant (under the Terms of Award No. I99.O1F), Scheme Sponsored by-population Council, New York, National Projects (Completed) Biswas,U.N.(2016).. Sex-selective Abortion and Female Feticide-Can a Public Campaign ProduceEffective Change: A comparative Analysis. A major research project from Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR),New Delhi. Biswas, U.N.,and Kacker,P.(2014). Effectiveness of Clinical Hypnotherapy as an Intervention for Promoting Physical and Mental Health of People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLHA). A major research project from UGC, New Delhi. Biswas, U. N. (2009). Perception of Organizational Health, Stress and Safety among the Employees of Gujarat Refinery. A Survey Commissioned by Gujarat Refinery, Vadodara, Page 6 of 15

7 Biswas,U. N., & Gupta, A. (2008). Effect of Positive Thought Therapy on Progression of Disease in People living with HIV/AIDS. University- Centre of Thoughtronics Studies, the M. S. University of Baroda, Funded by Home Ministry, Gujarat State Government, Khasgiwala, A., Rawal, I., Biswas, U. N., Sharma, M., Mehta, B., & Nanavati, D.(2006).Monitoring and evaluation of voluntary counselling and testing centers of Gujarat. Project report submitted to Gujarat State AIDS Control Society. Scheme Sponsored by - Gujarat State AIDS Control Society, Gujarat. Johri, G., & Biswas, U.N. (2004). Organizational Performance of Police Personnel: An Impact Analysis. Sponsored by Home Ministry, Gujarat. Biswas, U. N. (2002). A study of stressors, coping strategies, self and collective efficacy, sense of empowerment among women entrepreneur: Precursors to sustainable development. University- Department of Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Scheme Under-UGC Minor Research Project Grant of UGC, Saraswathi, T. S., Radhika, S., & Biswas, U. N. (1995). Women, work, and childcare: The need for options. University Department of Human Development and Family Studies, the M. S. University of Baroda (Scheme Under-DRS, Scheme Sponsored by UGC). Dissertations/Theses Biswas, U. N. (1986). Psychosocial Parameters of Learned Helplessness among Children. Dissertation submitted towards partial fulfilment for the award of the degree of Master of Arts, Department of Psychology, Utkal University Bhubaneswar. Biswas, U. N. (1993). Psychosocial Parameters of Economic Mobility and Poverty among Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and General Caste People. Dissertation submitted towards partial fulfilment for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Psychology, Allahabad University, Allahabad. Biswas, U. N. (1996). Effect of Family Ecology and Economic Mobility on the Psychosocial development of Children, UGC Post-doctoral Research Fellowship , Sardar.Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar. Research Publications Books Biswas, U.N., Allard, K, Pousstte, A., and Harenstam, A. (In Press) Understanding Attractive Work in a Globalized World: Studies from India and Sweden. Springer: Singapore. ISBN Biswas, U. N. (2014). Social Psychology of Health: Issues and Concerns in India (Edited). Concept publications: New Delhi. ISBN-13: Page 7 of 15

8 Papers Published in Peer Reviewed and Referred Journals Biswas,S.N.,Biswas,U.N.,Jagdale,S.(2017,in press). The Dilemma of Generating Market for Contraceptive among Groups at the High Risk of Contracting and Spreading HIV(Nandkumar Charitable Trust).Sage Business Cases(SBC) sk.sagepub.com/cases Biswas,U.N.; Rajput, K.S.(2017).Perceived Illegitimate Tasks in Indian Context. Stress Management Professional: An International Journal, 5(2), 10-17, ISSN No: Nikam,K.; Biswas,U.N.(2017). Ethical Values and Workplace Behavior among IT Professionals. Stress Management Professional: An International Journal, 5(2), 1-9, ISSN No: Biswas, U.N.; Allard,K.; Harenstam, A; Poussette, A.;(2016) Cognitive Interview as an Effective Method in Cross-Cultural Research: A Study of Organizational Leaders in Sweden and India. Published in the e-book titled, Unity, Diversity and Culture(43-47) based on presentations at the Reims 2014 Congress, available at Shah,D.& Biswas,U.N.(2016).Internet Overuse is an Addictive Disorder or a Compulsion: An exploratory Study. Stress Management Professional: An International Journal,4(1),7-10.ISSN(print) Patel,D. & Biswas,U.N.(2016). Stereotyping of Effective Male and Female Leaders: A Concomitant of Gendered Workplaces. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 42(1), ISSN: Patel, D., & Biswas, U.N. (2016). Effective Influence Tactics in Higher Education. Indian Journal of Psychology and Education, 6(1), 1-11.ISSN NO. : Patel, D., & Biswas, U.N. (2016). Gendered Influence: Differences in the perceived use of influence tactics. International Journal on Leadership, 4(1), 8-14.ISSN NO.: Biswas,U.N.; Allard,K.;Pousette,A.; Harenstam,A.(2015) Cognitive Interview as a Method for Effective Cross-cultural Research:A Study of Organizational Leaders in Sweden and India. Indian Journal of Social Work, 76(4), ISSN: Biswas,U.N., Lodha, R., and Singh,S.(2015). Experiencing Role Stress and Organizational Stress as an effect of Perceived Illegitimate Task at the Workplace. Stress Management Professional: An International Journal, 3(1), 45 56, ISSN No: Biswas, U.N. & Rajput, K. (2014). Does Perceived Illegitimate Task is a stressor in Indian Context: A Study of Different Sectors in Gujarat. Stress Management Professional: An International Journal, 2(1), 26 33, ISSN No: Page 8 of 15

9 Patel, D., & Biswas, U.N. (2014). Organizational Health, Leadership Effectiveness, and Influence tactics as perceived by Police Personnel: Some reflections of Vadodara Police, Indian Police Journal, LXI (1), ISSN NO. : Biswas,U.N. & Patel, J.(2014). Cognitive interview as an effective method in crosscultural research. Indian Journal Of Psychology & Education (IJPE), 4(1),8-18. ISSN Kacker, P. and Biswas,U.N.(2013). Improving subjective well-being of people living with seropositive status with and without dermatitis using hypnotherapy. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, 4(1),14-2.ISSN Yankey, T., & Biswas, U. N. (2012). Life Skills Training as an Effective Intervention Strategy to Reduce Stress among Tibetan Refugee Adolescents. Journal of Refugee Studies, 25(4), ISSN Kacker, P. and Biswas, U. N.(2012). Hypnotherapy as an effective intervention to improve quality of life of seropositive people with and without seropositive people with and without dermatitis. Journal of Well Being, 6(1), 1-7. ISSN Biswas, U. N. (2011). Positive Thought Induction for Arresting Disease Progression: A Hypnotherapeutic Application in HIV/AIDS. Psychological Studies, 56 (2), ISSN: Biswas, U. N., & Biswas, S. N. (2011). Perception of organizational health, stress, & commitment during global financial crisis. Indian Journal of Industrial Relations, 46(1), ISSN Number: Yankey,T., & Biswas, U.N.(2010).Emotional Intelligence and it s Relation to Self- Confidence and strengthening Coping Styles among Tibetan Adolescents Studying in India. International Journal of Behavioral Science, 25(1-2), ISSN Biswas, U. N., Kacker, P., & Palan, B. M. (2010). Mind-programming for sociocognitive abilities- a study of school-going adolescents. BPA Journal of Social and Psychological Studies, 3(1), ISSN: X Biswas, U.N.(2010). Clinical Hypnotherapy in People Living With HIV/AIDS: A Study of Disease Progression and Coping Strategies. Journal of Indian Health Psychology, 4(2), ISSN : Biswas, U. N. (2007). Promoting health and well-being in lives of people living with HIV and AIDS: Do the bio-behavioural interventions help? Psychology and Developing Societies, 19(2), ISSN: Biswas, U. N. (2007). Perceived quality of life and public image: A study of Gujarat police. Abhigyan, 15(2), ISSN Page 9 of 15

10 Biswas, S. N., & Biswas, U. N. (2007). Spirituality, religiosity, and work motivation: An exploratory empirical assessment. Psychological Studies, 52(1), ISSN: Biswas, U. N., & Gupta, D. (2006). Perceived quality of life and public image of police personnel: A cross-gender study. The Indian Police Journal, 53(3), ISSN: Biswas, U. N. (2001). Goal setting attributes and organizational climate in manufacturing and health sectors. Abhigyan, 9(3), ISSN Biswas, S. N., & Biswas, U. N. (2001). Legitimizing leadership: A framework for institutional leadership. Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective, 5(2), ISSN: Biswas, U. N., & Mathew, R. (2001). Impact of perceived empowerment on managerial effectiveness: Study of a manufacturing organization. Indian Psychological Review, (4), ISSN Biswas, U. N. (2000). A scale for measuring time management of professionals. Psychological Studies, 45(2), ISSN: Biswas, U. N. (2000). Impact of entrepreneurs personality characteristics on employee perception of organisational climate in small scale enterprises. The Journal of Entrepreneurship, 9(1), ISSN: Biswas, U. N. (1999). A study of time management, role efficacy and organisational commitment among different groups of professionals. Abhigyan, XVII(I), ISSN Biswas, U. N. (1998). Life style stressors, organisational commitment, job involvement and perceived organisational effectiveness across job levels. Indian Journal of Industrial Relations, 34(1), ISSN Number: Biswas, U. N. (1997). Goal-setting behaviour and economic efficacy expectation of socio economically mobile and immobile caste and tribal groups. Journal of Psychological Researches, 41(1-2), ISSN: Biswas, U. N. (1997). Pro-economic attitudes, belief and awareness of socio economically mobile and immobile caste and tribal groups. Psychological Studies, 42(2-3), ISSN: Biswas, U. N., & Biswas, S. N. (1997). Pro-economic attitudes and development: A cross cultural study. Psychology and Developing Societies, 9(2), ISSN: Page 10 of 15

11 Biswas, S. N., & Biswas, U. N. (1996). Effect of culture and caste on pro-economic attitudes: A cross- cultural study (Abstracted). International Journal of Psychology, 31(3-4), 274. ISSN Biswas, U. N., & Pandey, J. (1996). Mobility and perception of socio-economic status among tribal and caste group. Journal of Cross cultural Psychology, 27(2), ISSN: Sahoo, F.M., & Nanda, U. (1988). Socialisation parameters of learned helplessness. Psychological Studies, 35 (1), ISSN: Book chapters Rajput, K. N.; Biswas, U. N.; and Rajput, D. (2015). The relationship of Perception of Illegitimate Task with Perceived Justice, Organizational Citizenship Behavior, and Work Engagement among Public and Private Sector Employees. In Kalpana Jain and Tarun, K. Sharma edited Mind and Society: Indian Perspective (pp 14-29), Himanshu Publications, Udaipur,, ISBN: Biswas,U.N.(2014). Social Psychology of Health: The Issues and Concerns in India. In U.N.Biswas (ed.) Social Psychology of Health: The Issues and Concerns in India (pp 1-30), Concept Publications, New Delhi.. ISBN-13: Biswas,U.N. (2014). Domestic Violence against Women and its Health Implications. In U.N. Biswas (ed.) Social Psychology of Health: The Issues and Concerns in India (pp ), Concept Publications, New Delhi.. ISBN-13: Biswas,U.N. and Shah, M.(2014). The Stress, Adaptation And Coping Pattern of Mothers with Children Having Cerebral Palsy. In U.N. Biswas (ed.) Social Psychology of Health: The Issues and Concerns in India (pp ), Concept Publications, New Delhi.ISBN- 13: Biswas, U. N.; Allard, K.; Pousette, A. & Härenstam, A. (2013). Cognitive interview as an effective method in cross-cultural research: A study of organizational leaders in Sweden and India. Compendium of Sweden India Gender Network (SIGN) collaborations, New Delhi: Archana Press. Allard, K., Biswas, U. N., Pousette, A., Härenstam, A., Jordansson, B., Dellve, L. (2013). The significance of ethical values on men's and women's managerial work. An explorative and comparative study of different organizational and cultural contexts. Compendium of Sweden India Gender Network (SIGN) collaboration. s New Delhi: Archana Press. Biswas, U. N., and Essau, C. (2012). Violence against Women and Girls: The Case of India. In Angela Browne-Miller (Ed.), Violence and Abuse in Society: Understanding a Global Crisis, Volume 4 (pp ). Praeger/ABC-CLIO: Santa Barbara. ISBN Page 11 of 15

12 Biswas, U. N. (2011). Positive thought therapy in people living with HIV/AIDS: A study of disease progression and coping strategies. In R. Sharma, and B. Palan (Eds. ), Hypnosis: Psycho-philosophical perspective and therapeutic relevance (pp ). New Delhi: Concept Publications. ISBN-10: ; Biswas, U. N.; Kackar, P.; & Palan, B. M. (2011). Mind Programming as a tool to enhance socio-cognitive abilities: A study of school going adolescents.. In R. Sharma, and B. Palan (Eds.), Hypnosis: Psycho-philosophical perspective and therapeutic relevance (pp ). New Delhi: Concept Publications. ISBN-10: ; Biswas, U. N. (2011). Perception of organizational health, stress and commitment across different sectors: Are they differentially affected by global meltdown? In S. Samantray (Ed.) Wellbeing at workplace: A search for synergy (pp ). New Delhi: Gagandeep Publishers. ISBN-13, Patel, D.; & Biswas, U. N. (2011). Challenges for women in the workplace: Looking for Synergy. In S. Samantray (Ed.) Wellbeing at workplace: A search for synergy (pp ). Gagandeep Publishers: New Delhi, ISBN-13, Patel, D.; and Biswas, U. N. (2011). The role of gender in the perception of leadership Effectiveness and influence strategies. In A. Sahay, S. Kasthia, and B. Patel (Eds.) Gender & Development (pp ). New Delhi: The Women Press. ISBN Biswas, U. N. (2008). Bio-behavioral Interventions and Psycho-immunology of People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)". In. R. Singh, Radheyshyam, and S. Singh (Eds.), Psychoneuroimmunology: A Behavioral Approach (pp ). New Delhi: Global Vision publishing House. ISBN Biswas, U. N. (2007). Clinical Hypnotherapy as a method of psycho-neuro immunomodulation in HIV/AIDS. In R. Singh and Radheyshyam (Eds.), Psychology of Well Being, (pp ). New Delhi: Global Vision Publications. ISBN Biswas, U. N., & Daftuar, C. N. (2003). Sexuality and Health: Perceived Constraints and Coping Strategies among out-of-school Adolescents. In U. Vindhya (ed.) Psychology in India: Intersecting crossroads (pp ). New Delhi: Concept Publications. ISBN: Biswas, S. N., & Biswas, U. N. (2002). Institutional Leadership: A Value Based Approach. In S. M. Joshi, and Pushpanadham K. (Eds.), Value Based Leadership in Education (pp ). New Delhi: Anmol. ISBN Monographs Page 12 of 15

13 Biswas, U. N., Vogele, C., Roy, S., & Phukan, A.(2009). Module on mental health assessment and first-aid. Module developed under UKIERI, British Council Grant ( ), submitted to UKIERI, British Council. Biswas, U. N., & Gupta, A (2008). The effect of positive thought induction and relaxation on disease progression in people living with HIV/AIDS. Report submitted to Centre of Thoughtronics Studies, The M.S.University of Baroda, Vadodara. Biswas, S. N., & Biswas, U. N. (2006). Spirituality, religiosity, and motivation: Exploring the relationships. IRMA Working Paper Series No Biswas, S. N., & Biswas, U. N. (2001). Legitimising leadership: A framework for institutional leadership. IRMA working Paper Series No Daftuar, C. N., & Biswas, U. N. (2000). A study of sexuality and Health seeking Behaviour among out-of-school adolescents. Small Research Grants Report No. 13 (Ford Foundation award No ) Population Council India. Biswas, U. N., & Shetty, A. (1998). Module on personnel management: Selflearning modules for school principals, Education Department, HRD Division, Commonwealth Secretariat: London. Sarswathi, T. S., Radhika, S., & Biswas, U.N. (1995). Women, work and childcare: The need for options. Working Paper 13, Women Household Studies Information Centre, MS University, Baroda (Mimeo). Biswas, S. N., & Biswas, U. N. (1995). Impact of cultural and caste on proeconomic attitudes and beliefs: A study across cultures with uneven development. IRMA Working Paper No. 72, Institute of Rural Management, Anand. Research Papers Presented/ Chaired/ Panelist in Conferences/Seminars About 50 papers presented Seminars/Workshops/ Symposia Coordinated Biswas,U.N.(2016). Convener of Symposium on Ethics, Values and Organizational Performance (NAOP2016SYMP08), on 29th, December.2016 in 26th Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) organized by, IIT Madras, Chennai, on the theme of Psychology and the Future of Work Department of Management Studies from December 2016 Biswas,U.N.(2016). Convener of Social Psychology stream, in the Full day Workshop on Psychology Education and Teaching on 28th December,2016 in 26th Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) organized by, IIT Madras, Chennai, on the theme of Psychology and the Future of Work Department of Management Studies from December 2016 Page 13 of 15

14 Biswas,U.N.(2016). Director,National Seminar on Promoting Mental Health through Positive Psychology.Held at Department of Psychology, The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, on 4th and 5th March,2016. Biswas,U.N.(2016).Organized a symposium on Media, Mental Health and Society in Centenary Conference held by Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta from 9th to 11th October, Biswas,U.N.(2014).Director, workshop on Counseling Skills for Lady Constables of Vadodara City from 27th to 31st of January, 2014 at Department of Psychology, The Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M.S.University of Baroda. Biswas,U.N.(2014).Director, National Seminar on Research Methodology in Social Sciences sponsored by ICSSR, Western Regional Office and The M.S.University of Baroda, from 6th to 10th January,2014 at Department of Psychology, The Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M.S.University of Baroda. Biswas,U.N.(2010).National Symposium on Social Psychology of Health: current Trends and Issues in India, as a part of XXth Annual Convention of National Academy of Psychology(NAOP), JNU,New Delhi, 12th-15th December,2010. Biswas,U.N.(2007).A series of workshops on Stress Management through Hypnotherapy, were conducted for the students and staff members of Roehampton University, London, UK., September and October,2006. Biswas,U.N.(2005).Organized a National Seminar on Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine with a sub theme on HIV/AIDS at the Department of Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, March 7-8, Biswas,U.N.(2004).Workshop on Hypnosis and Clinical application held on 17th July 2004 in the National Conference on Behavioral Medicine held in the Department of clinical psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore. July 15-17, Biswas,U.N.(1999).Workshop on Effective Communication Skills on behalf of Association of Stress Research and Management (ASRAM), April (14-15), Biswas,U.N.(1998).Psychology Industry Interface, Under the auspices of Department of Psychology, The M.S.University, Vadodara, 24th November Biswas,U.N.(1996).Workshop on Scientific Writing: for Research Scholars and Young Teachers, held in in Department of Psychology, The M.S.University, Vadodara, January (4 5), Editorial Responsibilities Associate Editor, Psychological Studies, Sage Publication, official publication of National Academy of Psychology. Page 14 of 15

15 Member, Editorial Board 1. Journal of Indian Health Psychology, Global Journals ISSN : Stress Management Professional: An International Journal, ISSN No: Advances in Psychology, Published from Department o f Psychology, BHU, Varanasi. 4. International Journal of Indian Psychology (Open Access). Published by Redshine publications from S.P. University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat. ISSN (e). Reviewers Panel 1. Psychological Studies, Sage Publication, official publication of National Academy of Psychology. 2. Journal of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, official publication of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology. 3. Article Editor-Sage Open Access Journal. Experience with Work Oraganizations as an I/O psychologist I have been engaged in taking exit interviews, recruitment interviews and doing short trainings for improving behavioral/ soft skill the Public Sector and Private Sector industries in and around Baroda. Some of the organizations are, GSFC, ONGC, GAIL etc. Membership of Professional Associations Member, International Association of Applied Psychology(Division 8 : Organizational Behavior/ Industrial Psychology) Member, International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology. Member, National Academy of Psychology (NAOP)-India Life Member, Indian Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP), India. Signature (Urmi Nanda Biswas) Page 15 of 15