Dr. Nandita Chaube is an experienced Psychologist, Forensic Psychology academic, researcher, and academic administrator with more than 13 years of teaching experience, 2 years of clinical experience, and 4.9 years of doctoral research experience. She is presently serving as a Senior Assistant Professor at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and has been associated with the university since November 2016.

Her professional journey also includes approximately 4.4 years at Amity Institute of Behavioural and Allied Sciences, Amity University Rajasthan, as well as two years of clinical experience working under a psychiatrist at VIMHANS, New Delhi. She also completed a six-month clinical psychology internship at VIMHANS and received additional exposure to psychiatric settings.

Forensic Psychology & Academic Expertise

Dr. Chaube has developed substantial expertise in Forensic Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Criminal Psychology, Behavioural Science, Psychopathology, Psychological Assessment, Psychotherapies, and forensic investigative methods. She teaches students at Ph.D., M.Phil., postgraduate, and undergraduate levels and has contributed to curriculum development through the design of courses such as Psychopathology, Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Research Methods.

She has also undertaken significant administrative responsibilities, including Academic Coordinator of the Department of Behavioural Forensics, Programme Coordinator for M.Sc. Forensic Psychology and M.Sc. Clinical Psychology, Polygraph Lab In-charge, Layered Voice Analysis Lab In-charge, and committee responsibilities for syllabus revision and university admissions.

Research Contributions

Dr. Chaube has an established research profile with 37 journal publications, 8 book chapters, an edited book, an authored book, and magazine articles. Her research interests span psychological assessment, mental health, forensic psychology, trauma, criminal behaviour, epilepsy, sleep-related phenomena, psychological profiling, and behavioural science.

Her research record includes an h-index of 5, i10-index of 1, and 63 citations as reported up to May 2025. She has also participated in international research collaborations, including projects with Mercer University, Atlanta, USA, involving psychometric properties and trauma-related research.

Research Projects & Innovation

Dr. Chaube completed an ICSSR Minor Research Project (2024–25) titled “Prediction of Recidivism – A Psycho-Socio-Biological Study among First Offender Juveniles in Conflict with Law in New Delhi,” supported by a grant of ₹8.5 lakh.

Her research and innovation portfolio further includes four design/patent-related registrations, covering a Skin Damage Scanning Chamber, Solar Power Shopping Assistant Design, Cognitive Performance Monitoring Device, and Crime Data Analysis Device. These activities demonstrate her interest in applying psychological and technological approaches to practical research and forensic applications.

Doctoral & Postgraduate Research Supervision

A major strength of Dr. Chaube's academic profile is her extensive contribution to research supervision and mentorship. She has supervised doctoral scholars working on subjects including radicalization and terrorism pathways, cross-cultural attitudes toward marriage and dowry/lobola, forensic applications of the Thematic Apperception Test, and the effects of allostatic load on police officers' cognitive performance.

She has also supervised more than 50 postgraduate dissertations and research projects covering forensic psychology, clinical psychology, criminology, juvenile delinquency, cybercrime, psychological trauma, aggression, substance dependence, eyewitness memory, intimate partner violence, autism, anxiety, and other behavioural-health topics.

Scientific Recognition & Awards

Dr. Chaube has received several academic and professional recognitions, including the Best Paper Award at the 1st National Psychological Trauma Conclave held at AIIMS, New Delhi. She has also chaired and co-chaired scientific sessions at national and international conferences and served as an invited speaker/resource person at academic and professional programmes.

She has received international travel grants from the Department of Science and Technology, CSIR, Centre for International Co-operation for Science, and Amity University under UGC support, facilitating her participation in international academic activities.

Training, Certifications & Professional Development

Her professional qualifications include international certifications in Layered Voice Analysis, Suspect Detection Systems, and Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, together with national certifications in Polygraph, Art Therapy, Dream Interpretation, Hypnotherapy, and Substance Abuse Management.

She has additionally undertaken training in research methodology, SPSS, qualitative research, thematic analysis, psychometric assessment, Rorschach assessment, clinical skills, psychotherapy, counselling, and forensic psychology.

International Academic Engagement

Dr. Chaube has presented research at major international conferences in Italy, Singapore, France, Sweden, and South Africa, in addition to numerous international conferences held in India. Her presentations have addressed topics such as sleep paralysis, psychological characteristics, epilepsy, anxiety, military psychology, mental health, trauma, and forensic behavioural science.

She has also delivered invited lectures and training programmes for law-enforcement personnel and government officials, including police personnel from Maldives, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe, as well as BSF officers and forensic science professionals.

Professional & Scientific Service

Dr. Chaube contributes to the wider academic community as a peer reviewer and research evaluator for journals in psychology, clinical psychology, physiology, pharmacology, palliative care, and related disciplines. She has also served on editorial boards and participated in Boards of Studies and academic committees.

Her professional service includes work as Nodal Officer for establishing an interrogation facility for the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Ahmedabad, Nodal Officer for audiovisual recording of ACB cases, member of institutional ethical committees, NAAC coordinator, and member of various university boards and committees.

Teaching, Training & Leadership

Beyond classroom teaching, Dr. Chaube has organized and coordinated numerous workshops, seminars, training programmes, and faculty-development activities. Her training contributions cover forensic psychological profiling, psychological autopsy, behavioural forensics, criminal psychology, psychological methods of crime investigation, forensic criminology, and mental-health-related subjects.

Her combination of teaching, research supervision, professional training, and academic administration demonstrates strong leadership within forensic and behavioural sciences.

Research Impact

Dr. Nandita Chaube's career reflects a sustained integration of psychology, forensic science, clinical practice, research, technology, and higher education. Her substantial teaching and mentoring record, 37 journal publications, research project leadership, international collaborations, research supervision, intellectual-property contributions, scientific awards, and extensive professional service demonstrate a broad and multidisciplinary research profile.

Eligibility for Nobel Researcher Award 

Dr. Nandita Chaube is eligible for the Nobel Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels based on her substantial and multidisciplinary contributions to forensic psychology, behavioural science, clinical psychology, psychological assessment, and forensic research.

Her candidature is supported by 13+ years of teaching experience, 4.9 years of doctoral research experience, 37 journal publications, 8 book chapters, authored and edited books, an ICSSR-funded research project, four design registrations, international research collaborations, extensive doctoral and postgraduate supervision, international conference presentations, peer-review and editorial activities, and recognition including the Best Paper Award at the National Psychological Trauma Conclave at AIIMS. Her continuing contributions to forensic psychological training, criminal investigation, research innovation, and academic leadership further demonstrate the breadth and significance of her scholarly work, making her a strong candidate for recognition under the Nobel Researcher Award category in Scientific Laurels.