CHIEVEMENTS

 Academic Achievements of the Faculty Members in the year 2007-2008

Dr. Vinod Kumar, Lecturer in Economics

• Research paper accepted for \ publication by Indian Journal of Marketing in “Social & Economic implication of Universal service obligation found”

• Guided 4 students of M.Phil in different universities.

Dr. Sagandeep Kaur, Lecturer in Zoology

National Level

• Awarded Research project founded by the UGC.

• Completed successful a research project sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology in 2007, New Delhi .

• Presented a paper on “Studies on Morphological variations in clux tritaeniorhyrchus – the vector of Japanese encephalitis in India during 1^st Chandigarh congress organized by Zoology, P.U., Chandigarh .

• Participated in 11^th Annual conference on India Association of Biology teachers held on 25.03.2007.

• Participated in the National Symposium on Potential of Biological Science in making India & Developed country held on 04.02.2008.

• Participated in 11^th Conference on Indian association of Biology teachers held on 25.03.2001.

• Guiding to candidates for M.Phil research programme.

• Contributed to the UGC sponsored National Symposium on Bio-diversity cell & Molecular biology organized by the Department of Zoology, P.U., Chandigarh on 26^th to 27^th Feb., 2008.

• Presented a Research Paper entitled “Relative abundance of our species of genus culex in Chandigarh and surrounding areas in 2^nd Chandigarh Science Congress held at Zoology Department, P.U., Chandigarh on 14^th to 15^th March, 2008.

• Referee/Expert of the Journal of Insect Science published by the Department of Entomology, PAU , Ludhiana .

• Research paper accepted for Publication in American Mosquito control association.

Dr. Aradhana Sharma

National Level

• Participated in a seminar on Recent Perspective in Positive Psychology, organized by Deptt. of Psy., P.U., Chd.

• Attended workshop on ‘Applied Positive Psychology in Organization’ held at Deptt. of Psy., P.U., Chd.

• Participated in UGC sponsored ‘Orientation Course” organized by Academic Staff College , P.U., Chd.

• Participated in two day workshop on Enhancing Psychological Capital and Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence. Organized by Professional Psychological Association, Organized by Deptt. of Psy., P.U., Chd.

• Participated in Seminar on ‘Applied Psychology’ at Department of Psychology, P.U., Chandigarh .

Dr. Shruti Shourie

National Level

• Presented a Poster Paper Titled ‘A study of Depression and its Correlates in Institutionalized and Non-Institutionalized Geriatrics’ at a seminar on ‘Applied Psychology’ at Department of Psychology, P.U., Chd.

• Presented a paper titled ‘Gender Differences On Positive And Negative Affect, Trangression Motivation And Satisfaction With Life Among Adults’ at a Seminar on ‘Applied Psychology’ at Department of Psychology, Panjab University , Chd., on March 14, 2008

• Presented paper on ‘Role of Hopelessneess And Reasons For Living In Suicide Ideation Among Young Adult Males And Females at Chandigarh Science Congress, at Panjab University , Chandigarh on March 15, 2008

• Participated in Seminar on ‘Recent Perspectives in Positive Psychology’, organized by Department of Psychology, Panjab University .

• Attended Workshop on ‘Applied Positive Psychology in Organizations’ at Deptt. of Psy., P.U., Chd.

• Participated in the UGC sponsored ‘Orientation Course’ organized by Academic Staff College , P.U., Chd.

• Participated in a UGC sponsored ‘Sensitisation Workshop on Capacity Building of Women Managers in Higher Education, organized by Centre for Women’s Studies and Development at P.U., Chd.

• Recommended by UGC Consultative Committee to participate in the Training Program for Senior Women Managers in Higher Education held in Jammu Univ. , from 3^rd to 8^th March, 2008 to qualify to become a Trained Resource Person in the country to provide leadership to gender sensitization programs.

• Participated in and presented papers at Chandigarh Science Congress, at P.U., Chandigarh .

• 2 workshops conducted for teacher trainers at Dev Samaj College of Education.

• 1 workshop conduct for lawyers at Army Institute of Law

• 2 lectures conducted for Chandigarh Govt. School Teachers on Dyslexia and Stress Management at Senior Secondary Govt., School, Sec. 46, Chd.

• 1 lecturer and workshop on ‘Mental Health as a Child Right’ for Kendriya Vidyalaya teachers from Northern region at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Chandimandir.

Ms. Pratibha S. Dhundia, Lecturer in Psychology

National Level

• Attended seminar on “Drug Deaddiction” organized by Deptt. of Psychology, DAV College , Chd.

• Attended a workshop on “Roshach Ink Blot Test” : A projective Technique”, at Deptt. of Psy., DAV College , Chd.

• Attended a seminar on “Recent Perspectives in Positive Psychology” at Deptt. of Psy., P.U., Chd in collaboration with ICSSR North West Regional Centre and center for adult & Continuing Education, P.U., Chd.

• Attended a workshop on Applied Positive Psychology in Organizations” at Deptt. of Psychology, in collaboration with Indian Academy of Applied Psychology and Asia center of Excellence at P.U., Chd.  

Dr. Rohini Thapar

National Level

Research Papers

• Thapar,R. & Parthi, K (2007) Depression among North-eastern and North Indian Students living away from home : A comparative study. DIVINER, July 2007.

• Parthi, K & Thapar, R. Presented a Poster Paper titled ‘A Comparative Study of Depression and Alienation among North-easterna and North Indian students living away from home at a Seminar on ‘Applied Psychology’ at Department of Psychology, P.U., Chd. (March 14, 2008)

• Feburary 6, 2007 Participated in a seminar on ‘Recent Perspective in Positive Psychology’, organized by Department of Psychology, Panjab University .

• February 10, 2007 Workshop on ‘Applied Positive Psychology in Organizations’ by Prof. Alex Linely at Deptt. of Psy., P.U., Chd.

• February 1-6, 2008. Participated in UGC Sponsored ‘Sensitisation Workshop on Capacity Building of Women Managers in Higher Education, organized by Centre for Women’s Studies and Development at Panjab University , Chandgiarh.

• March 10-11, 2008. Participated in two day workshop on Enhancing Psychological Capital and Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence. Organized by Professional Psychological Association, Panjab University , Chandgiarh.

• March 14, 2008. Participated in and presented papers at a seminar on ‘Applied Psychology’ at Department of Psychology, Panjab University , Chandigarh .

Manju Dewan, Lecturer in Zoology

National Level

Publications

• Manju Dewan. Menopause and Diabetes : A typical study among Punjabi population, Uttar Pradesh J Zoo. 2007, 27 (2) : 189-195

• Manju Dewan. Prevalence of diabetes in different religions of district Sangrur, Punjab . Bulletin of pure and applied sciences 2007 26(1) 33-37

• Manju Dewan Hypertension in rural and urban population – A comparative study in district Sangrur, Punjab ( India ). Bio-Science Research Bulletin ( India ) 2007 23 (1): 43-46

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• RESEARCH PAPERS                          

• Relationship of ABO and Rh Blood Groups with diabetes Mellitus.

• Relationship of Diabetes with Hypertension – A model Study from District Sangrur, Punjab .

• ARTICLES (PUBLISHED)

• Articles Published in 2007

• Proper Physical activity-a remedy for controlling diabetes (Ayurveda for Holistic Health DAV’s Health Magazine : Feb., 2007).

• Obesity-causes, risks and management (Ayurveda for Holistic Health DAV’s Health Magazine : Feb., 2007).

• The hazards of cosmetics (Ayurveda for Holistic Health DAV’s Health Magazine : Feb., 2007).

• Honey : The sweet medicine (Ayurveda for Holistic Health DAV’s Health Magazine : Feb., 2007).

• Cow urine Therapy (Ayurveda for Holistic Health DAV’s Health Magazine : Feb., 2007).

• Stress and Memory (Ayurveda for Holistic Health DAV’s Health Magazine : Feb., 2007).

• Conferences attended

• Participated in two days 3^rd National workshop on Reorientation in life sciences held on January 20-21, 2007 at Dolphin P.G. Colege of Life sciences, Chunni-Kalan

• Participated in one day seminar on Emerging Trends on Bio-technology held on Feb. 12, 2007 at DAV College , Chandgiarh.

• Participated UGC sponsored National seminar on Potential of biological sciences in making India a developed country held at Govt. College for girls, sector 42, Chd. (dt. 04.02.2008).

Dr. Sagandeep Kaur, Lecturer in Zoology

National Level

• Awarded Major Research Project of Rs. 5.77 lacs funded by UGC for three years.

• Presented paper on “Studies on morphological variations in Culex Tritaeniorhynchus – the vector of Japanese encephalitis in India .

• Participated in the 11^th Annual Conference on Indian Association of Biology teachers on 25.03.2007 held at DAV College , Chd.

• Participated in the National Symposium on “Potential of Biological sciences in making India a Developed country” held on 04.02.2008 at Govt. College .

• Guided students for M.Phil.

• Referee/expert of the Journal of Insect Science published by the Department of Entomology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana .

Dr. Sutapa Lahiry, Lecturer in Pol. Science

 National Level

PUBLICATION

• Lahiry, S, “ Maharashtra Employment Guarantee Act: An Assessment”. The Indian Journal of Political Science Vol. LXVIII, No 4, Oct-Dec 2007 : 815-826.

• WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

• Attended Teachers Training workshop on “New Trends in Political Science” organized by the Department of Political Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh from March, 19-20, 2007.