Dr. Rupesh Tiwari is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Psychology, with significant experience in teaching, research, academic administration, and psychological well-being studies. He has been serving as Assistant Professor and In-Charge of the Department of Psychology at Gandhi Shatabdi Smarak Post Graduate College, Koilsa, Azamgarh, since September 2017. His research interests focus particularly on collective self-esteem, well-being, relational orientation, mental health, stress, coping, and psychosocial development.

Research & Publications

Dr. Tiwari has contributed substantially to psychological research through publications in peer-reviewed journals and scholarly books. His early research examined collective self-esteem and well-being among Hindu and Muslim adolescents, followed by studies on collective self-esteem as a predictor of well-being and relational orientation in the Indian context. His recent work addresses mental health, psychological perspectives on environmental conservation, psychological capital, academic stress, and the relationship between information technology, self, identity, and social relationships.

His publications include research articles in the Indian Journal of Social Science Researches, Indian Journal of Psychosocial Sciences, Recent Advances in Psychology, South India Journal of Social Sciences, and International Journal of Indian Psychology. He has also contributed a book chapter on Information Technology: Self, Identity and Social Relationship.

Academic Leadership & Responsibilities

Dr. Tiwari has demonstrated strong academic leadership through several institutional and university-level responsibilities. He served as a UG member of the Board of Studies in Psychology at Maharaja Suhel Dev University, Azamgarh, and contributed to the development of the Post Graduate Psychology syllabus under CBCS and NEP-2020. He also served as Nodal Officer for the National Academic Depository (NAD).

Since 2024, he has been supervising two Ph.D. scholars, reflecting his commitment to research mentorship and the development of emerging scholars.

Professional Associations

Dr. Tiwari is associated with prominent professional organizations, including the National Academy of Psychology (NAOP), India, the International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP), and the American Psychological Association (APA). These affiliations demonstrate his engagement with the wider national and international psychology community.

Conferences, Seminars & Invited Contributions

Dr. Tiwari has actively participated in national and international academic events as a researcher, invited speaker, session chair, and scientific-session co-chair. His notable contributions include participation in the International Congress of Psychology in Prague, Czech Republic (2024), where he presented research on collective self-esteem and well-being.

He has also presented research on social-media addiction among older adults in rural areas, collective self-esteem, relational orientation, stress and coping during COVID-19, and health and well-being. His invited lectures have addressed collective self-esteem, psychosocial development through sports participation, mental health, and stress management.

Recently, He have participated as presenter in ICAP, 2026 held in Florence, Italy from 21-25 July, 2026.

Contribution to Psychological Education & Training

Beyond research and teaching, Dr. Tiwari has contributed to psychological education and professional development. He has worked as a subject expert for the Bureau of Psychology, Prayagraj, contributing to resources including Anubhuti, the Academic Stress Scale, and a Teachers Handbook of Stress Management. He also conducted a workshop on Psychological Testing, Career Counselling, Mental Health and Stress Management for teachers and students under the PM Shri Yojana.

Research Impact & Areas of Expertise

His scholarly profile reflects sustained research engagement in areas including:

• Collective self-esteem and psychological well-being
• Relational orientation and social relationships
• Mental health and stress management
• Psychological capital and academic stress
• Adolescent psychological development
• Technology, self, identity, and social relationships
• Positive psychology and positive aging
• Psychosocial development and well-being

Eligibility for Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Rupesh Tiwari is eligible for the Best Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels based on his consistent contributions to psychological research, scholarly publications, academic leadership, research mentorship, and participation in national and international scientific forums. His sustained work on well-being, collective self-esteem, relational orientation, mental health, stress, and contemporary psychosocial issues, combined with his contributions to curriculum development, professional training, and Ph.D. supervision, demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing psychological research and education.

Overall, Dr. Tiwari's combination of research productivity, academic leadership, professional engagement, scholarly dissemination, and contribution to psychological education makes him a strong candidate for recognition through the Best Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.