Current Position

Academic Qualification

Positions Held

Advisory / Administrative  Services  at University Level

• Core Committee Member of Mental Health Outreach Program Chaired by the President of Pakistan.
• Member, Punjab Public Service Commission, Selection Board for PMS and Others
• Member Academic Committee, International Rii Forum
• PhD Comprehensive Exam Paper Setter, Punjab
• Paper Setter and External examiner, Faculty of Behavioral Sciences, University of
• Executive Member, Pakistan Psychological Association, Advisory PPA, Lahore Chapter
• Subject Expert, Punjab Higher Education
• HEC Approved Supervisor Since 2013
• Member, Research Journal Evaluation Committee, Social Science-I, Higher Education Committee (HEC).
• Member of Academic Council, University of South Asia,
• Member, Board of Faculty of Behavioural & Social Sciences, University of the
• Member, Board of Faculty, Rashid Latif
• Member Board of Studies, University of the
• Member Board of Studies, University of Home Economics,
• Member, Board of Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University,
• Member, Board of Studies, Lahore School of Professional Studies, University of Lahore, Lahore.
• Member, Board of Studies Kinnaird College for Women University
• Member, Board of Studies Gift University, Gujranwala
• Member, Board of Studies Riphah University, Lahore
• External Examiner, Punjab University, Lahore
• External Examiner, Government College University Lahore
• External Examiner, Kinnaird College for Women University, Lahore
• External Examiner, University of Central Punjab, Lahore
• External Examiner, The University of Lahore
• External Examiner, Superior University, Lahore
• External Examiner, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore
• External Examiner, University of Home Economic, Lahore
• External Examiner, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
• External Examiner, Forman Christian College, University, Lahore
• External Examiner, Beaconhouse National University (BNU), Lahore
• External Examiner, Riphah International University, Lahore
• External Examiner, National University of Modern Languages, Lahore
• External Examiner, Minhaj University, Lahore

Frequently Taught Courses:

Undergraduate Level:

• Psychopathology-I & II
• Quantitative Research
• Counselling Psychology
• Psychological Testing
• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology

Post-Graduate Level:

• Psychometrics
• Adult Psychopathology
• Research Protocol Development
• Advance Statistics and Data Analysis
• Psychometrics: Development, Adaptation and Translation of Instrument
• Ethical issues in Psychology
• Assessment Techniques
• Health Psychology
• Research Methodology

New Programs Initiated at LCWU

• PhD Psychology, 2011
• MS Clinical Psychology, 2022
• MS Psychology, 2022
• MS Health Psychology, 2021
• BS Clinical Psychology, 2024
• BS Applied Psychology, 2021
• BS Applied Psychology SSP, 2021
• Advance Diploma in Clinical Psychology (ADCP), 2026
• Certification in Tool Development in Research for Social Sciences (Certificate), 2023
• Qualitative Research Methods (Certificate), 2023
• Basic Counselling Skills (Certificate), 2023

Completed Funded Projects AS Principal Investigator / Co-Principal Investigator 

International Conference Presentations

Research Supervision PhD Completed

• Haroon, Z (2021) Determinants Of Prosocial Behavior and Personal Growth in Youth: The Role of Gratitude and Spirituality
• Ahsan, S. (2021) Posttraumatic Growth and Depreciation in Mothers with Prenatal and Infant Loss
• Ahmad, (2021) Work Family Conflict and Mental Health of Working Women in Pakistan
• Imtiaz, (2021) Bio Psychosocial Problems of Children with Thalassemia: A Caregiver’s Burden Study
• Ajiza, (2021) Impact Of Tolerance on Marital Relationship
• Ijaz, S (2020) Psychosocial Problems of Patients with Type II
• Hassan, (2020) Neuro-Psychological and Physiological Side Effects of Interferon Therapy in HCV Patients. Health Related Quality of Life and Coping Strategies Across Gender.
• Ahamd, (2020) Obesity and Martial Adjustment among Working Women
• Ejaz, (March, 2020) Development And Validation of Social Anxiety Scale for Pakistani Population: Predictors of Social Anxiety Among University Students in Lahore.
• Malik, (2019) Development of Sleep Disorder Scale and Correlates of Sleep Disorders in Respiratory Diseases in Adults
• Shamim, (2019) Correlates of Positive Emotions, Adherence and Quality of Life in Type II Diabetes: Comparative Study of Pakistani and The United States Adult Population.
• Anjum, A. (2018) An Assessment of Workplace Bulling in Educational Institutions of Lahore, Pakistan
• Kazmi, (2018) Psychological Factors of Adjustment Problems in University Students.
• Munawar, M (2018) Psychosocial Issues of People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLHIVA) in Pakistan.
• Amjad, M (2018) Puberty Challenges and Psychosocial Vulnerabilities in Adolescent Boys.
• Numan, A (2018) Mental Health of Emerging Adults: A Perspective in a Pakistani Context.
• Jalil, T (2018) Development and Validation of Economic Abuse Scale; Mediating Role of Mental Health Between Economic Abuse and Career Success among Pakistani Women.
• Shabir, N (2018) Development and Validation of Perceived Leader's Integrity Scale: Mediating Role of Psychological Empowerment between Organizational Transparency and Employee's Engagement
• Afzal, N (2014) Development and Validation of Pre-Marital Anxiety Scale and Predictors of Pre-Marital Anxiety in Adults.

PhD Enrolled

1. Noor, A (2023) Parentification Trauma Assessment in Pakistani Adults
2. Jabbar, A (2023) Climate change Vulnerability and mental health for Pakistani Women

6. Nuzhat Ul Ain (2021) Development and Validation of Perceived Effects of Endometriosis Scale: The Mindful Self-Compassion Intervention

• No. of MS Thesis Completed     100+ 
• No. of BS Thesis Completed     20 
• MOU Signed as Coordinatoror Focal Person  10+

Awards and Honours

Selected Conferences Session Chaired

Selected Conference / Training Organized 

Selected Workshops Conducted

Selected Keynote, Seminars and Invited Lectures

1. Panelist at the Superior University Youth Mental Health Event, PC Hotel, January
2. Keynote Speaker at the International Conference on Food & Applied Sciences, 7–8 April 2025, University of Okara and Evaluation, Pakistan.
3. Invited as a guest speaker at the book launching ceremony of “ اور سائنس مائنڈ اسلام، مسائل معاشرتی ہمارے”, authored by Dr. Imran Yousaf (Sitara-e-Imtiaz), organized by Qasim Ali Shah Foundation.
4. Participated as a panelist in a discussion on Current Trends in Education at the International Conference, Department of Education, LCWU.
5. Participated in a panel discussion on “Role of Soft Interpersonal Skills in Enhancing Academic Outcomes” at National College of Business Administration & Economics, Lahore, on 18 April 2024.
6. Invited as a guest speaker at GCU Faisalabad on 1 March
7. Delivered a keynote address on “Importance of Going to the Right Professional” at the Online International Conference on “Uniting Mental Health and Related Medical Fields”, organized by Positively Happy, 16–17 March 2023.

8. Invited as a guest speaker at the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, on Women’s Day Panel Discussion titled “Empowered Women Empower Women”, March 2023.
9. Invited as a guest speaker at Sleep Conference 2023, organized by Master Molty Foam Sleep Research Foundation in collaboration with Jang Group, on World Sleep
10. Delivered a talk via Zoom on “The Educational, Health, and Mental Health Needs of Muslim Women in Pakistan” on 22 June 2023 at the Department of Psychology, Pace University, USA.
11. Participated as a Panel Chair at the 6th International E-Conference on “Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking”, organized by the Young Psychologist Association in collaboration with Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) RD-Punjab, 25–26 June 2023.
12. Delivered a talk on “The Rise of Psychology as a Profession” at the Department of Professional Psychology, Rashid Latif Khan University, on 15 June 2023.
13. Delivered a keynote address on Eating Disorders at the 1st International Conference on Eating Disorders, jointly organized by Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning, Institute of Applied Psychology (University of the Punjab), and Lahore College for Women University, on 1–2 June 2023.
14. Delivered a lecture at the Women’s Day Panel Discussion titled “Empowered Women” on 21 March 2023.
15. Delivered a lecture at a research-based seminar at Post Graduate Islamia College for Women, Cooper Road, Lahore, on 14 November 2022.
16. Participated as a judge for a student panel discussion on Mental Health Day at COMSATS University, Lahore, on 21 October 2022.
17. Participated as a panelist in the panel discussion “It’s Okay Not to Be Okay” at Bukhari Auditorium, GCU, organized by GCU Medicare Club, on 12 October
18. Keynote Speaker at “The First International Conference on Educational, Clinical, and Indigenous Perspectives on Challenges and Opportunities” on 6 October 2022, organized by the Department of Applied Psychology, The Women University,
19. Delivered an invited talk at the seminar “Inspiring STEM Careers” on 14 September 2022 at the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore.
20. Guest speaker at a virtual orientation event of the National Centre for Research on Suicide Prevention on 5 September 2022.
21. Panelist at the 2nd International Conference of Management & Social Sciences (ICMSS 2022) titled “Sustainable Development and the Challenges for Developing Countries”, held on 18–19 May 2022 at Lahore Garrison University.
22. Delivered a lecture on “بات عورت” on 9 March 2022 at the E-Library, Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
23. Participated in a panel discussion on “Mental Health in an Unequal World: What Brings Us Together and What Sets Us Apart”, organized by the Department of Applied Psychology, GCWUF, on 13 October 2021.
24. Delivered an invited talk in a webinar on “Recent Challenges of Youth: A Way Forward”, organized by Riphah International University, Lahore Campus, on 13 September 2021.

31. Panelist in a webinar on “Sharing the Advent of a New Spectrum of Positivity and Kindness” during the World Mental Health Day Webinar Series (6–9 October 2020), organized by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
32. Symposium Speaker at the One-Day International E-Conference on “COVID-19: A Bio-Psychosocial Perspective—Challenges and Solutions”, organized by the Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Management & Technology, on 20 July 2020.
33. Panelist in a webinar on “Youth on the Move”, organized by the International Youth Psychologists Society, LCWU, on 27 July 2020.
34. Delivered an invited talk on “Youth on the Move”, organized by the International Young Psychologists Society, on 27 July 2020.
35. Delivered an invited talk on “Mental Health Issues and Coping During COVID-19” at Hajvery University, Lahore, on 30 June 2020.
36. Presented “Educational, Health, and Mental Health Needs of Muslim Women in Pakistan” at the Department of Psychology, Pace University, New York, on 29 June 2020.

37. Participated in the Future Leaders Connect – Pakistan event at LCWU in collaboration with the British Council on 29 August 2019.
38. Symposium Speaker and Keynote Presenter on “Recovery from Mental Illness: Looking at Roadblocks and Strengths” at the three-day International Conference on “Islamic Perspectives in Modern Psychology”, organized by Riphah Institute of Clinical and Professional Psychology, Riphah International University, Lahore, 24–26 September 2019.

39. Delivered a keynote talk on “Sexual Harassment in Public Transport in Pakistan” at the 77th International Council of Psychologists Conference titled “Human Rights, Dignity, and Social Justice”, Cádiz, Spain, June 2019.

40. Delivered a lecture at a one-day seminar series on psychology titled “Writing an Effective Synopsis and Research Proposal” on 18 August 2018 at the Department of Psychology, Lahore School of Professional Studies, University of Lahore.

41. Delivered a lecture on “Stigmatization in Pakistani Culture Regarding Admitting Mental Illness” on 13 January 2016 at Govt. Islamia College, Lahore.
42. Delivered a lecture on “How to Cope with Academic Stress” on 19 October 2012 at the Institute of Business Management, UET, Lahore.
43. Delivered a lecture on “Awareness of Mental Health for Mothers” at SOS Village on 15 June 2012 at SOS Hermann Gmeiner School, Ferozepur Road, Lahore.
44. Delivered a lecture on “Scale Development” to PhD scholars on 1 June 2012 at the Institute of Psychology, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore.

45. Delivered a lecture on “Application of Testing in Research” on 25 May 2012 at Islamia College, Cooper Road, Lahore.
46. Participated in the Active Citizens Interaction Consultation Workshop, organized by the British Council, at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore, on 10 December 2011.
47. Delivered an invited lecture on “Psychosocial Factors of Disordered Eating Behaviour” on 28 May 2010 at the Department of Education, LCWU,
48. Delivered a lecture on “Emotional Empathy” on 9 October 2009 at the Institute of Business Administration, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
49. Delivered a lecture on “Disordered Eating Patterns of Pakistani Youth” on 8 March 2009 at the Faculty of Commerce, University of Central Punjab, Lahore.
50. Delivered a lecture on “Emotional Intelligence of Pakistani Youth” on 6 March 2009 at the Faculty of Commerce, University of Central Punjab, Lahore.
51. Served as a resource person for a lecture on “Emotional Intelligence” at the Faculty of Commerce, University of Central Punjab, held on Friday, 6 February 2009.