1. DR. SUNIL KUMAR SHARMA
Mobile: +91 9418097835|| E-Mail: skmaya05@gmail.com II Location: Solan, Himachal Pradesh
SENIOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - PSYCHOLOGY
Academician with extensive international exposure in academia & research
_____________________________PROFESSIONAL PROFILE______________________________
An erudite and successful research professional with high calibre and extensive experience of almost 16 years in academia
and research. Equipped with Doctorate in Psychology, has contributed to development of young minds by teaching M.Phil, M.A,
M.Sc & Clinical Psychology students, mentoring Research Scholars, authoring books, and conducting result oriented research.
Strong credentials in
Strategic Planning Course Administration & Management Curriculum Development
Research & Teaching Student Management Counselling
Rich cross functional international exposure gained by participating in international & national conferences and seminars and
interacting with great minds of global repute. Sound exposure to assessing psychological needs of people / patients,
counselling them and sharing sensitive information on psychological matters using exemplary communication & listening
skills. Leverages formal and advanced modules to generate interest in young minds. Exceptional planning, organizing, time
management, relationship management and problem solving skills.
Holds the distinction of:
 Executing projects with UGC, national & international funding agencies, within defined time and budget guidelines
 Authoring a book – Self Regulated Learning – Key to Success
 Publishing research papers in leading international and national journals
 Invited as key speaker to various seminars, conferences and workshops
______________________________EMPLOYMENT SCAN___________________________________
Department of Psychology, H P University, Shimla 2000 - Date
Senior Associate Professor 2005 – Date
For M.Phil, MA & M.Sc Courses
Coordinator – Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology 2005 – Date
Research Fellowship 2000 - 2005
Consultant with NGO 1994 - 2000
________________________________ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS________________________________
 PhD in Psychology, Department of Psychology, H P University, Shimla; 1994
 M. Phil in Psychology, Department of Psychology, H P University, Shimla; 1989
 Masters in Psychology, Department of Psychology, H P University, Shimla; 1987
 Graduate in Science, Government Degree College, Solan, H P University, Shimla; 1984
PROFESIONAL ENHANCEMENTS
 Corporate Social Responsibility, Faculty Development Program; HP University; 2008
 International Work Group Discussion on Behavioral Intervention to Prevent HIV among Vulnerable Group at “AIDS in India -
A Regional Workshop Symposium to Enhance HIV/AIDS Research Capacity” organized by Albert Einstein College of
Medicine & National Institute of Health, New York, USA at JNSSR, Bangalore; 2007
 Winter Program on Data Analysis in Social Sciences, YISS, Mumbai; 2006
 Orientation Program of University Grants Commission, Academic Staff College, Chandigarh; 2007
 Workshop on Cognitive Behavioral & Holistic Approach in Psychotherapy, School of Mental Health, VIMHANS, 2005
 Workshop on Behavioral & Cognitive Assessment Skills for Clinical Applications, School of Mental Health, VIMHANS, 2005
 Workshop on understanding & helping intellectually challenged children, Mental Health Consulting Services Inc, Ohio, USA
& Community Mental Health Care, Dover Ohio, USA; 2002
 Workshop on Assessment & Treatment of Anxiety Disorder, Mental Health Consulting Services Inc, Ohio, USA &
Community Mental Health Care, Dover Ohio, USA; 2002
References available on request

2. ____________________________ANNEXURE________________________________
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Project Title: Main streaming ARSH & NON Communicable Conditions in youth friendly health services in HP
Funding Agency:Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Lund University, Sweden
Duration 1 year; 2013
Project Title: Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Funding Agency:Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), Australia
Duration 1 year; 2012
Project Title: Psychological Need assessment of the Inmates of Bal/Balika Ashrams
Funding Agency:Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt of HP
Duration 2 years; 2007 - 2009
Project Title: Mukhya Mantri Bal Udhar Yojna. A Policy Document of Govt. Of Himachal Pradesh, India
Funding Agency:Department of Social Justice& Empowerment, Govt of HP
Duration 1 year; 2006
Project Title: Motivational model for utilization of forest resources
Funding Agency:HP Forest Sector Reforms Project, Department of Forests
Duration 1 year; 2006
Project Title: Leadership Styles, Communication and Productivity in Public and private Sector Enterprises
Funding Agency:University Grants Commission, New Delhi
Duration 3 years; 2000 – 2003
Project Title: Behavioral Change Communication - An intervention project to enhance safe sex behavior among
truckers on National Highway 21
Funding Agency:Department for International Development, India Chapter
Duration 1 year; 2000
Project Title: Need Assessment Study of STD/HIV /AIDS among truckers on National Highway 21
Funding Agency:Department for International Development, India Chapter
Duration 1 year; 1997
Project Title: Village Level Institutions – model for people centered eco-development
Funding Agency:National Aforestation Eco-Development Board, New Delhi, India
Duration 1 year; 1996
Project Title: Level of aspiration, achievement, motivation and organizational climate as related to productivity in
public & private sector enterprise
Funding Agency:HP University, Shimla
Duration 5 years; PhD Thesis
Project Title: Level of aspiration as related to productivity in public & private sector enterprise
Funding Agency:HP University, Shimla
Duration 2 years; M Phil Dissertation
BOOK PUBLISHED
 Self Regulated Learning – Key to Success, published by Classical Publications; co-authored by Dr Neelu Sharma
PAPERS PRESENTED AT INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL SEMINARS & CONFERENCES
 The effect of parent training program and quality of life of children with mental retardation at 3rd World Congress of
Excellence held at Panjab University, Chandigarh; 2015
 Religious commitment, adjustment & loneliness among secondary school students at 2nd International & 4th India
Psychological Science Congress held at PG Govt College, Chandigarh; 2015
 Presented key note address on People Participation in Eco-Development – Model at a glance at National Seminar on
Emerging Consumerism in context of climate change – Issues & Challenges held at Government College, Chamba; HP;
2012
 Psychological inflection of cyber space at National Seminar on Cyber Psychology, Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat; 2015
 Effect of yoga intervention on the loneliness and adjustment of secondary students in Shimla city at 7th International
Conference in Yoga & Youth – Classical & Contemporary Perspective held in Pune, Maharashtra; 2012

3.  Tribal Health Issues – Disease and Challenges in Tribal Communities of Himachal Pradesh at International Seminar on
Tribal Development at Udaipur, Rajasthan; 2012
 Positivism Approach – an intervention program with HIV positive patients success story at International Conference on
Positivism – Path to success, satisfaction & bliss held at Jaipur, Rajasthan; 2011
 Design & implementation of School based Teenage Education Program (STEP) focusing on HIV & Alcohol Abuse
Prevention at International Alcohol & HIV Conference – Insights for Interventions held at New Delhi; 2010
 Understanding Genetics of Behavior at National Seminar on Genetics of Behavior at Shimla; 2011
 Positivism & IMB Approach – An intervention program with HIV+ patients – a success story at International Conference
on Positivism – Path to Success, Satisfaction & Bliss at Jaipur; 2011
 Delivered key note address on Guidance & Teacher – Emerging Issues on 21st Century at National Seminar on
Guidance & Teacher – Emerging Issues at Govt College, Chamba
 Communication & Productivity at Panjab University; 2002
 Cost Implication of Public Sector Enterprise at XXIV Indian Social Science Congress at Panjab University, Chandigarh;
2001
 Participated in International Conference on Career Guidance & Counseling organized by The Promise Foundation,
Bangalore; 2010
RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED
 Sharma S.K. and Pathania, I. (2014) Tribal Health Issues, Disease and Challenges in Tribal Communities of Himachal
Pradesh. International Journal on Tribal Development, Issues Challenges and Perspective, Volume 2, pp 265.
 Vipasha Kashayap and Sunil Kumar Sharma (2014). Role of Spirituality Resilience Among Tibetan Refugees in Exile
(India); Review Of Research, Vol.3 (11)
 Rosy Chhabra, Carolyn Springer , Cheng-Shiun Leu, Shivnath Ghosh, Sunil Kumar Sharma, Bruce Rapkin (2010).
Adaptation of an Alcohol and HIV School-Based Prevention Program for Teens. AIDS Behaviour (2010) 14:S177–S184
 Sunil K. and Malhotra D. (2008) Level of aspiration and achievement motivation as factors in industrial productivity.
Indian Journal Of Psychology and Mental Health, vol. 1,(2)
 Shivnath Ghosh, Rosy Chhabra, Carolyn Springer, Sunil Kumar Sharma (2008). A study of knowledge, attitude and
sensitivity about HIV/AIDS among school teachers in North Western Himalayas. Ethnicity and Disease, Volume 18,
Spring.
 Ghosh S.N., Chhabra R, Kumar S (2007) Need Assessment of an alcohol and HIV prevention education programme for
youth in North West Himalayas. Journal of Academy of Applied Psychology, vol 32 (32) 2007
 Sunil Kumar and Dalip Malhotra (2002) Human cost implications of Public Sector Enterprises. Shimla Management
Journal, 2001, Vol.1 33-42.
 Malhotra, D.K and Kumar, S (2001) Cost implications of Public Sector Enterprises. A Paper Presented in XXIV Indian
Social Science Congress, Chandigarh, March 2000 Social Science Abstracts Volume XXIV,2000
 Abha Malhotra and Sunil Kumar(2000) From Handicraft to Techno craft: A journey into the Industrial Changes in India,
Social Sciences Research Journal, and Vol 8 (3).
 Sunil Kumar and Dalip Malhotra (1998) Organisational Climate as a Factor of Industrial Productivity in Public and
Private Enterprises. Journal of Community Guidance and Research, vol 1
 Sunil Kumar and Dalip Malhotra (1997) Functional Outcome of Level of Aspiration and Organisational Variables on
Productivity in Public and Private Enterprises. Journal of Community Guidance and Research, vol 14 (14).
 Sunil Kumar (1996) Towards People ‘s Participation in Eco- Development: Re- Engineering of the Process, Trends in
Social Science Research, Vol. 3 (1).