- Updesh Kumar, Ph.D., Scientist ‘G’ (Retd.), Headed Mental Health Division, Follow-Up Division and Technical Coordination Division at Defense Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), R & D Organization, Ministry of Defense, Delhi.
- After obtaining his doctorate degree in the area of suicidal behavior from Punjab University, Chandigarh, he has more than 30 years of experience as a Scientist in an R&D organization. He specializes in the area of research in Personnel Selection, military psychology, suicidal behavior and resilience research.
- Dr Kumar has edited twelve volumes on ‘Recent Developments in Psychology’ (2006, DIPR), ‘Counseling: A Practical Approach’ (2010, Academic Excellence), ‘Suicidal Behaviour: Assessment of People- at -Risk’ (2010, Sage), 'Countering Terrorism: Psycho-Social Strategies' (2012, Sage), 'Understanding Suicide Terrorism: Psycho-Social Dynamics' (2014, Sage), 'Suicidal Behaviour: Underlying Dynamics' (2014, Taylor & Frances), 'Positive Psychology: Applications in Work, Health and Well-being' (2015, Pearson Education), 'The Wiley Handbook of Personality Assessment' (2016, John Wiley & Sons) , 'The Routledge International Handbook of Psychosocial Resilience' (2016, Routledge), 'Handbook of suicidal Behaviour' (2017, Springer), "Routledge International Handbook of Military Psychology and Mental Health (2019, Taylor & Francis Group, USA & UK) and most recently " Emotion, Wellbeing and Resilience: Theoretical Perspectives and Practical Applications" (CRC press and Apple Academic Press, 2021). He is the former Editor of Journal of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (JIAAP).
- Dr. Kumar has authored six manuals on ‘Suicide and Fratricide: Dynamics and Management’ for defense personnel, ‘Managing Emotions in Daily Life & at Work Place’ for general population, ‘Overcoming Obsolescence & Becoming Creative in R&D Environment’ for R&D organizations and ‘Self-Help Techniques in Military Settings’ etc.
- He has represented DRDO in International Military Testing Conference (IMTA) at Seoul, South Korea in 2013.
- Dr Kumar has been a psychological assessor (Psychologist) in various Services Selection Boards for eight years for the selection of officers in Indian Armed Forces.
- He is a certified psychologist by The British Psychological Society with level ‘A’ and level ‘B’ Certificate of Competence in Occupational Testing.
- He has to his credit many important research projects relating to the Armed Forces.
- He was conferred with the DRDO’s Best Popular Science Communication Award-2008 by Hon’ble Defense Minister of India.
- He has also been the recipient of DRDO Technology Group Award in 2001, 2009 and 2014, Professor Manju Thakur Memorial Award-2009 and 2012 by Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) and Professor N. N. Sen Best Paper Award for the year 2010 by the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologist (IACP). He has also been conferred with DRDO Scientist of the Year Award 2013 and Laboratory Scientist of the Year Award-2012-2013. Most recently, He has been awarded Life Time Achievement Award - 2022 by National Association of Mental Health and Allied Health (NAMAH), Foundation.
- Name : Dr.Updesh Kumar
- Position : Scientist ‘G’ (Retd.),
Headed, Mental Health Division, Follow-Up Division and Technical Coordination Division, DIPR, DRDO - Email Id : drupdeshkumar@gmail.com
- Languages Known : Hindi, English