About Aishwarya!

Aishwarya Jaiswal is a Doctoral candidate and Senior Research Fellow in Psychology at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India. She is also the Indian Principal Investigator (Project Director) in a four-year (2021-2025) international research cooperation project (involving Prague, India, Philippines, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Mexico) concerning adolescents.

Aishwarya holds a Bachelor’s (Honours) and Master’s degree in Psychology from BHU and has also completed a Diploma in Statistics and Computing from the Institute of Science, BHU. Aishwarya is an awardee of a prestigious endowment scholarship and two University Gold Medals for academic excellence by the Banaras Hindu University. She is also one of the forty international young scientists selected quadrennially, from across the globe, as ‘Emerging Psychologist’ by the International Union of Psychological Sciences (IUPsyS) and the International Congress of Psychology (ICP 2020), the world’s largest and most influential psychological event.

Her research has mainly centered around social cognition, cyberpsychology, health, and education, and her broader areas of interest include Positive Health and Organizational Behavior. She has presented her research at several national and international conferences, won numerous research paper awards, and has published in accredited national and international journals and books. Aishwarya has assisted in numerous national and international research projects and is currently involved in developing, adapting, and psychometric validation of research scales on academic procrastination, cyberchondriasis, subjective experiences in intergeneration interactions, and leader-member exchange, to name a few.

Besides, she is a freelance research and statistical analysis consultant and has rendered services to numerous doctoral students, post-doctoral researchers, and faculty members in Humanities, Life Sciences, Medicine, Management, etc., from varied public and private universities in India.

In-person, Aishwarya is much of a neophile and holds great charm for walking, traveling, exploring places and their indigenous cuisines, and socializing!

Aishwarya aims to make it to the world’s top 2% scientists list.

Qualifications

    • 2017-Present

      Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil)

      Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

    • 2019-2020

      Diploma in Statistic and Computing

      Department of Statistics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

    • 2015-2017

      Master of Arts in Psychology

      Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

    • 2012-2015

      Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology

      Department of Psychology, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

    • 2010-2012

      Intermediate

      Science Stream: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Psychology, English

      Sunbeam School Varuna, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

      (Affiliation: Central Board of Secondary Education)

    • 2010

      High School

      English, Hindi, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, Computer Applications

      St. Joseph’s Convent School, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

      (Affiliation: Indian Certificate of Secondary Education)

    Honors and Achievements

    • First Position, Diploma in Statistics and Computing

      Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University

      Highest marks in One-Year Diploma in Statistics and Computing, 2019- 2020 (Percentage: 91.5%)

    • ICP Emerging Psychologist, Emerging Psychologist Programme (EPP), International Congress of Psychology (ICP) 2020+

      International Union of Psychological Sciences (IUPsyS) and International Congress of Psychology (ICP) 2020+, Prague, Czech Republic

      ICP, organized quadrennially, is the largest and most influential psychological event in the world. ICP’s EPP is a 10-month programme that selects 40 Emerging Psychologists from across the globe, provides, among others, a waiver of around 20,000 CZK (Czech Crown)(approx. 70,000 INR), and promotes knowledge exchange between Established and Younger Scientists.

    • BHU Gold Medal

      Banaras Hindu University

      University Gold Medal for First Rank, M.A/M.Sc. (Psychology) Examination, Banaras Hindu University, 2017.

    • BHU Gold Medal (Late Shephali Nandy Memorial Gold Medal)

      Banaras Hindu University

      University Gold Medal for First Rank, M.A.(Psychology) Examination, Banaras Hindu University, 2017.

    • Prof. M.M. Sinha Memorial Endowment Scholarship

      Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University

      First Rank, M.A/M.Sc. in Psychology (Sem I & II) Examination, Banaras Hindu University, 2016.

    • University Grants Commission’s National Eligibility Test (UGC NET)-Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor (Psychology) (July 2016)
      University Grants Commission, India

      Qualified UGC-NET and JRF as an appearing candidate during the Postgraduation (First Year). Subject (Code): Psychology (004), Category: Unreserved (UR).

      The UGC-NET Examination July 2016 had a qualifying percentage (out of all appeared candidates for each subject and category) of 4.08%.

    • All India Rank: 2

      Banaras Hindu University Postgraduate Entrance Test (BHU PET) M.A/M.Sc. in Psychology, 2015.

    • Smt. Pratibha Singh Memorial Best Paper Award

      The Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SOIOP) in 3rd Indian Congress of Industrial & Organizational Psychology (ICIOP), Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab, India

      Awarded to the Best Paper of the Congress. The recipient is presented a Certificate of Appreciation together with a Memento and a Cash Prize of ₹5000/-

      The Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SOIOP) is a recognized network partner of the Alliance for Organizational Psychology, USA, and represents India in the Alliance.

    • Best Paper Award

      The Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SOIOP) in 3rd Indian Congress of Industrial & Organizational Psychology (ICIOP), Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab, India

      Paper Title: Motivating Consumer Innovativeness: A Neuropsychological Perspective utilizing Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory (RST)

      The Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SOIOP) is a recognized network partner of the Alliance for Organizational Psychology, USA, and represents India in the Alliance.

    • Best Paper Award

      The Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SOIOP) in 1st Indian Congress of Industrial & Organizational Psychology (ICIOP), Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India

      Paper Title: Impact of Academic Optimism, Work Passion and Cognitive Engagement on Occupational Stress among School Teachers

      The Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SOIOP) is a recognized network partner of the Alliance for Organizational Psychology, USA, and represents India in the Alliance.

    • Postgraduate Course Representative / Class Representative (Elected)

      Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University

      Elected as the Postgraduate Class Representative consecutively for two years.

    • All India Rank: 1

      Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test (BHU UET)- B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences, 2012

    • Head Leader (Elected)

      National Service Scheme, Banaras Hindu University

      Elected as Head Leader, NSS unit (100 participants), Mahila Mahavidyalaya (MMV), Banaras Hindu University. Organized, coordinated, and managed numerous NSS camps and social service/awareness undertakings.

    • Judge, College Fresher’s Program

      Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University

    • Third Prize, English Debate

      The Cultural Association, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, BHU

    • Certificate of Appreciation

      Sunbeam School Varuna, Varanasi

      Secured highest marks in Psychology (96%) in All India Senior School Certificate Examination 2012.

    • Second Prize, Career Fair-2011

      Sunbeam School Varuna, Varanasi

    • Ardent Reader Award

      Sunbeam School Varuna, Varanasi

    • Academic Merit Scholarship

      Sunbeam School Varuna, Varanasi

    Publications

    Book Chapters

    Promoting Workplace Health: A Positive Occupational Health Psychology Perspective

    Book: Emotion, Well-Being, and Resilience: Theoretical Perspectives and Practical Applications. Apple Academic Press

    Routledge:https://www.routledge.com/Emotion-Well-Being-and-Resilience-Theoretical-Perspectives-and-Practical/Pradhan-Kumar/p/book/9781771888905
    Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/dp/1771888903/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_GSCTW70VT5FRJNZJ6MQ6
    Flipkart:https://www.flipkart.com/emotion-well-being-resilience/p/itm3020fc1a29dbc?pid=9781771888905&cmpid=product.share.pp

    Machocracy in Lyrics: A Gizmo towards Vilification of Women

    Book: Mental Health Psycho-Social Perspectives Volume 6 (Women Mental Health). New Delhi: Concept Publications

    Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/dp/9354390250/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6KTM307WMHYECBVJWXER
    Flipkart:http://dl.flipkart.com/dl/mental-health-psycho-social-perspective-volume-6-women-health/p/itm7badc4bfad5f0?pid=9789354390258&cmpid=product.share.pp
    Concept Publishing Company: https://www.conceptpub.com/servlet/Detail?bookno=00002298

    Breaking the Silence: A Counter to the Menstrual Menace in India

    Book: Mental Health Psycho-Social Perspectives Volume 6 (Women Mental Health). New Delhi: Concept Publications

    Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/dp/9354390250/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6KTM307WMHYECBVJWXER
    Flipkart: http://dl.flipkart.com/dl/mental-health-psycho-social-perspective-volume-6-women-health/p/itm7badc4bfad5f0?pid=9789354390258&cmpid=product.share.pp
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    ● Techie to Techno-addict: Uncovering the Veiled Switch in Children

    Book: Mental Health Psycho-Social Perspectives Volume 5: Adolescents and Children Mental Health

    Amazon:https://www.amazon.in/dp/935439017X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_9GYYJY1RDBMHN7E70GTK
    Flipkart: http://dl.flipkart.com/dl/mental-health-psycho-social-perspective-volume-5-adolescents-children-health/p/itm568dc15a94363?pid=9789354390173&cmpid=product.share.pp
    Concept Publishing Company: https://www.conceptpub.com/servlet/Detail?bookno=00002297#

    ● Digital Social Connections as the “New Social Cure” to shield Psychological Immunity during the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Crisis

    Book: Adaptability in Crisis: A Psychological Perspective (IN PRESS)

    Journal Articles

    “Psychological Antibodies” to Safeguard Frontline Healthcare Warriors Mental Health Against COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Psychopathology

    Journal: Frontiers in Psychiatry (5th most-cited open-access Psychiatry journal in the world)

    ● Can Visually Impaired use Gestures to Interact with Computers? A Cognitive Load Perspective

    Journal: IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems (IN PRESS)

    ● OCEAN Personality Traits, Emotional Quotient and Academic Success Among Higher Secondary Students

    Journal: Indian Journal of Social Sciences Researches (IJSSR), 13 (1 & 2)

    ● Big-Five Personality Traits, Self-Compassion and Mental Health among University Students

    Journal: Indian Journal of Social Sciences Researches (IJSSR), 13 (1 & 2)

    Contact

    Get in touch

    Adress

    Department of Psychology,

    Faculty of Social Sciences,

    Banaras Hindu University,

    Varanasi-221003, India

    aishwaryajaiswalbhu@gmail.com
    aishwarya.jaiswal1@bhu.ac.in

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