Dr. Neha R. Garva is presently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, Shri Govind Guru University, Godhra
(Gujarat). Her area of interest is Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, Personality and Research Methodology. She has teaching experience of U. G. Psychology and P.G. Psychology in Gujarat. She is First Ph.D. in Psychology from Shri Govind Guru University, Godhra, Gujarat. Dr. Garva has published 10 research papers in reputed journals of Psychology. She has participated and presented 13 research papers in various International conferences / seminars and 11 National conferences/seminars. Dr. Garva has also participated in 4 International/National conferences and 11 Workshops/Training programs. She travelled to Dhaka, Bangladesh and participated in the 1st Dhaka International Conference on “Stress, Health & Psycho-Social Well Being” organized by PIB- Dhaka, Bangladesh from 13-14 May, 2022 and she was conferred with Best Paper Award. She was Director, Research and Development Cell, Nandkunvarba Mahila College, Bhavnagar from 17 September, 2024 to 27 February, 2025.Dr. Garva is Member of 3 International and 2 National academic organizations of psychology.
Educational Qualifications:
*B.A. in Psychology from Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University (KSKVKU), Bhuj, Gujarat in 2016 with First Division (First rank in University).
*M.A. in Psychology from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU), Patan,Gujarat in 2018 with First Division (Third rank in University).
*Ph.D. in Psychology from Shri Govind Guru University, Godhra, Gujarat in 2024 (First Ph.D. in Psychology).
Professional qualifications:
CCC- Certificate in Computer Concept (70.25%), BAOU Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
ITCON -SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, Vadodara, Gujarat.
ICA – The Institute of Computer Accountants (A Grade), Shiromani Shree Ravidas high Skilled Training, Vadodara, Gujarat.
Teaching experience:
Teaching experience as Assistant Professor of Psychology in Nandkunvrba Mahila College, Bhavnaga,Gujarat from 4 July ,2024 to 27 February, 2025.
Administrative experience:
Director, Research and Development Cell, Nandkunvarba Mahila College, Bhavnagar from 17 September, 2024 to 27 February, 2025.
Academic assignments:
External Practical Examiner of B.A. Sem-5, Psychology at Government Arts and Commerce College Ghogha, Bhavnagar, November,2024.
External Practical Examiner of B.A. Sem-5, Psychology at Government Arts and Commerce College S.S. College, Bhavnagar, 30 November, 2024.
Evaluator of B.A. Sem-3 Psychology Examination Answer Books, December, 2024.
Awards / honours:
Best Paper Award, 13-14 May, 2022 in 1st Dhaka International Conference on” Stress, Health & Psycho-Social Well Being” organized by PIB- Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Outstanding Research Paper Award, 22 September, 2024 in Multidisciplinary National Conference, jointly organized by Nandkunvarba Mahila College and J.K. Sarvaiya College, Bhavnagar.
Award for Stipend in Ph.D- January 2020 (SHODH- Scheme of Developing High Quality Research,( Govt. of Gujarat).
Member of International organizations:
1. APA- American Psychological Association
International Affiliate Member, Membership Number - C2304494309 750 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States
2. BPA- Bangladesh Psychological Association
Life Member, Membership, Dhaka- Bangladesh – 1205
3. ANZMHA- Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association
International Affiliate Member, Membership, Gold Coast, Qld 4211, Brisbane, Australia
Member of National organizations:
1. IAHP- Indian Academy of Health Psychology
Life Member, Membership, Department of Psychology, M. G. Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi (UP)
2. IAYP- International Association of young Psychologist Young Psychologist Member, Membership, O. P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat- Haryana 131 001
Member, Organising Committee of International /National
Conferences:
Core Committee member:
8th International Conference of Indian Academy of Health
Psychology, Goa, 30 November to 2 December,2023.
Member of Coordination Committee:
9th International Conference of Indian Academy of Health
Psychology, Varanasi, 22-24 November,2024.
Member of Organising Committee:
Multidisciplinary National Conference , 22 September, 2024 Jointly organized
by Nandkunvarba Mahila College and J.K. Sarvaiya College, Bhavnagar.
