About
Dr. Ajai Pratap Singh is a Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology, Faculty of Applied Social Science and Humanities at Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. With an extensive academic career spanning more than twenty-six years, he has made significant contributions to teaching, research, and academic development in the field of psychology. His work reflects a strong commitment to advancing psychological knowledge, particularly in areas related to cognitive processes, stress and health, and organizational behavior.
Dr. Singh is an alumnus of two of India’s most prestigious institutions—University of Delhi and University of Allahabad—where he received his advanced education in psychology and related disciplines. His academic training at these institutions provided him with a strong theoretical and methodological foundation that has guided his scholarly pursuits throughout his career. Over the years, he has combined rigorous academic training with practical insights to address contemporary issues in applied psychology.
In his role as a professor, Dr. Singh teaches a wide range of subjects central to psychological research and professional practice. His teaching areas include research methodology, psychometry, organizational behavior, and human resource management. Known for his engaging and concept-driven teaching style, he emphasizes critical thinking, methodological rigor, and the practical application of psychological principles. He has mentored numerous postgraduate students and research scholars, helping them develop strong analytical and research skills necessary for academic and professional success.
Dr. Singh has also made notable contributions to academic literature. He has authored and edited three scholarly books focusing on Cognitive Psychology, Stress, and Health, which provide comprehensive insights into cognitive processes and the psychological dimensions of well-being. These works reflect his interdisciplinary perspective and his interest in bridging theoretical concepts with real-world applications. His publications have appeared in several internationally reputed journals and academic platforms published by leading global publishers such as Emerald Publishing, John Wiley & Sons, Taylor & Francis, Elsevier, Inderscience Publishers, and Frontiers Media (Frontiers in Psychology). Through these publications, he has contributed to ongoing scholarly discussions on psychological assessment, workplace behavior, and mental health.
In addition to traditional academic teaching and research, Dr. Singh has actively contributed to the development of digital learning resources. Recognizing the growing importance of technology-enhanced education, he has developed several modules for online learning platforms in areas such as statistics, research methods, and cognitive psychology. These modules aim to make complex psychological concepts and research tools accessible to a wider audience of students and learners, thereby promoting self-directed and flexible learning.
Dr. Singh’s scholarly excellence has been recognized internationally. He received the prestigious Emerald Literati Award for Excellence in both 2020 and 2022, presented by Emerald Publishing. This award recognizes outstanding research contributions published in Emerald journals and highlights his impact on advancing knowledge in applied psychology and related interdisciplinary areas.
Throughout his career, Dr. Ajai Pratap Singh has remained dedicated to academic excellence, research innovation, and the dissemination of psychological knowledge. His contributions to teaching, scholarship, and digital education continue to inspire students, researchers, and professionals in the field of psychology.
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Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University Professor2014 - Present
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Publications (22)
- The Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita: Understanding the Dynamics of Suffering and Healing Save
- Why small business owners get demotivated? Modeling “unwillingness to grow” using ISM approach Save
- Role‐overload and self‐esteem affecting teachers career satisfaction: Serial mediation through work engagement and job satisfaction Save
- Discriminant function analysis of job satisfaction and its determinants among service sector employees. Save
- Interplay of transformational leadership, psychological empowerment, HRM practices and organizational innovativeness in the context of IT organisations Save
- An examination of culture and gender differences on the Love of life Scale (LLS) and its psychometric properties Save
- Employee creativity, transformational leadership, psychological empowerment, organizational innovativeness and HRM practices in IT employees. Save
- RESILIENCE, EMOTION REGULATION, PEER RELATIONSHIP, HUMOR AND BODY-ESTEEM IN INDIAN COLLEGE STUDENTS Save
- VALIDATION OF THE FACTOR STRUCTURE OF THE PARENT-ADOLESCENT RELATIONSHIP SCALE IN THE INDIAN CONTEXT Save
- From physical to digital: what drives generation Z for mobile commerce adoption? Save