Smita Pandey
Editorial Board Member
Name: Prof. (Dr.) Smita Pandey
Affiliation:
School of Behavioural Forensics,
National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar Campus,
Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Academic Title: Professor – Clinical Psychology; Associate Dean, School of Behavioural Forensics
Email:
✉️ smita.pandey@nfsu.ac.in
Academic Profiles:
Professional Overview
Prof. (Dr.) Smita Pandey is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Associate Dean at the School of Behavioural Forensics, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. She has more than 26 years of professional experience in Clinical Psychology, teaching, research, counselling, psychotherapy, and academic administration.
Her professional work includes clinical psychology, forensic psychology, mindfulness-based cognitive therapies, neuropsychology, cognitive retraining, stress management, psychotherapy, and mental health research. She has also worked on national and international clinical research projects involving Cogtest, a computerized neuropsychological assessment battery.
Research Interests
- Clinical Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
- Neuropsychology
- Cognitive Retraining and Cognitive Rehabilitation
- Stress, Anxiety and Depression Management
- Psychotherapy and Counselling
- Positive Psychology, Spirituality and Mental Health
Academic & Professional Roles
• Professor – School of Behavioural Forensics, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar
• Associate Dean – School of Behavioural Forensics, National Forensic Sciences University
• Former Associate Professor – Clinical Psychology, School of Behavioural Sciences, NFSU
• Former Assistant Professor and Lecturer – Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University
• Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Researcher and Academic Guide
Educational Qualifications
• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi University
• M.Phil. in Medical and Social Psychology, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi University
• NET – National Eligibility Test for Lectureship
• M.A. Psychology, Lucknow University
Publications & Academic Contributions
Prof. Pandey has contributed extensively to research publications, book chapters, clinical studies, conferences, invited lectures, workshops, and academic supervision. Her published work covers clinical psychology, neuropsychology, schizophrenia, epilepsy, geriatric mental health, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, cognitive reserve, psychopathy, and forensic mental health.
She has guided Ph.D., M.Phil., and M.Sc. dissertations and has served as reviewer for reputed international journals including Elsevier publications. She has also contributed to patents related to self-compassion, gratitude, spiritual therapy, and mental health interventions.
Awards & Achievements
• Young Scientist Award, 2009
• Celebrity Guest for Times of India
• Recognized for organizing Mental Health Mela at CIP, Ranchi
• Excellence in National Service Scheme (NSS)
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