Professor (Dr.) Pulkit Khanna
Dean, Jindal Institute of Behavioral Sciences, O.P. Jindal Global University, India
- Bio
Professor (Dr.) Pulkit Khanna serves as the Dean at the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS). With a keen focus on shaping the institute’s vision, she plays a crucial role in devising and implementing strategic initiatives at JIBS. Dr. Khanna brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to her role that blends teaching, training, and industry exposure. Dr. Khanna’s responsibilities extend to overseeing the development of cutting-edge curricula, ensuring that JIBS remains at the forefront of advancements in behavioural science education and translate research into impact focused community outreach initiatives. Driven by a passion for interdisciplinary research, she also actively collaborates with faculty, students, and scholars, fostering a dynamic and collaborative academic environment. As a leader in the field, Dr. Khanna is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of behavioural science research, contributing significantly to JIBS’s reputation as an institute of knowledge and innovation. Dr. Khanna also stands as one of the founding members of the National Positive Psychology Association and is an active member of its Executive Committee. Her research focuses on enhancing student well-being and investigating indigenous practices that foster positive psychological constructs and nurture positive behavioural change. In addition to her responsibilities as Dean, Dr. Khanna holds the position of Professor (Psychology) at the institute. A scholar of exceptional merit, she earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from the renowned Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Delhi). Dr. Khanna’s academic prowess is further augmented by her certification in Positive Psychology (Research, Education, and Application in Community Health) from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS, Bangalore)