Dr. Sajid Parwez is a distinguished Rehabilitation Psychologist (registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India), Counselling Psychologist, academician, researcher, and mental health professional with over 22 years of teaching and professional experience, including approximately 19 years of post-PhD teaching and research. He currently serves as a Counselling Psychologist at Army Public School (APS), Ranchi, and as an Associate Professor at Sona Devi University, Ghatsila, Jharkhand. He has also been associated with several universities as an Honorary Associate Professor, Visiting Faculty, and PhD Supervisor, contributing significantly to higher education, psychology, and interdisciplinary research.

Research & Scholarly Contributions

Dr. Parwez has established an impressive research profile in psychology, counselling, rehabilitation, and mental health. His academic contributions include:

• Author/Co-author of 4 academic books in English and Hindi.
• 28 research publications in peer-reviewed, refereed, and indexed journals (18 international and 10 national).
• 3 PhD scholars successfully awarded and 6 PhD scholars currently under supervision.
• Presentation and chairing of papers at 10 national and international conferences.
• Participation in 23 professional training programmes, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Registered Government of India Design Patent (2026) for a Portable AI Mental Health Monitor, demonstrating innovation in technology-assisted mental healthcare.

Editorial & Professional Memberships

Dr. Parwez actively contributes to academic publishing and scholarly quality through editorial and peer-review responsibilities. He serves on the Editorial Boards of reputed peer-reviewed journals and reviews manuscripts for leading psychology and health journals. He is also a Life Member of:

• Indian Academy of Applied Psychology
• Industrial Psychiatry Journal

These memberships reflect his continued engagement with professional excellence and research advancement.

Teaching, Curriculum Development & Academic Leadership

Throughout his career, Dr. Parwez has contributed extensively to curriculum development, faculty training, research supervision, and academic administration. His major contributions include:

• Development of Self-Learning Materials (SLM) for Jharkhand State Open University.
• Resource Person for UGC Academic Staff College and CBSE Capacity Building Programmes.
• Supervision of NCERT and IGNOU internship programmes.
• PhD Supervisor for Psychology and interdisciplinary research.
• Examiner appointed by CBSE for Senior Secondary Psychology Practical Examinations.
• Leadership roles including School Training Nodal Coordinator (CBSE), Institute Nodal Officer (National Scholarship Portal), recruitment board member, subject expert, and coordinator of teacher training programmes.

Research Projects & Institutional Contributions

Dr. Parwez has successfully led and coordinated numerous educational and mental health initiatives, including:

• Government Vidyanjali Project.
• UNICEF and Army Welfare Education Society's Passport to Earning (P2E) flagship skilling initiative.
• Project FUEL for career guidance.
• Mental health awareness projects in collaboration with NGOs.
• National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) Education for Gifted and Talented Programme.
• Extensive collaboration with premier mental health institutions including RINPAS, CIP, CRC, and Speech & Hearing Centres.

Awards & Recognitions

His academic excellence and educational leadership have been recognized through several honours, including:

• Inspiring Best Educationist Award – 2026 presented at the 35th National Excellence Awards for excellence in Higher Education.
• Certificate of Appreciation from the Army Welfare Education Society for outstanding student performance in CBSE Psychology Board Examinations.

Social & Community Service

Beyond academics, Dr. Parwez is actively engaged in community welfare and mental health promotion. As Secretary of the Society for Human Guidance, he promotes counselling services, mental health awareness, educational outreach, career guidance, and support programmes for individuals, families, and educational institutions. His collaborative work with governmental and non-governmental organizations has strengthened community-based mental health initiatives and educational development.

Areas of Expertise

• Rehabilitation Psychology
• Counselling Psychology
• Mental Health & Wellbeing
• Educational Psychology
• Guidance & Counselling
• Psychological Assessment
• Teacher Training & Capacity Building
• Research Methodology
• Academic Administration
• AI Applications in Mental Health

Eligibility for the Outstanding Researcher Award 

Dr. Sajid Parwez is highly deserving of the Outstanding Researcher Award at the Scientific Laurels in recognition of his sustained and impactful contributions to psychology, rehabilitation sciences, and mental health research. His more than two decades of academic excellence, strong publication record, successful PhD supervision, authorship of scholarly books, innovative AI-based mental health patent, editorial responsibilities, curriculum development, and leadership in national educational and mental health initiatives demonstrate exceptional research excellence and societal impact. His interdisciplinary approach, commitment to advancing psychological sciences, and significant contributions to higher education make him an outstanding candidate for this prestigious international research honour.