Dr. Pulkit Khanna
Professor (Psychology)
Dean, Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences
O.P. Jindal Global University
Pulkit Khanna serves as a Professor of Psychology and Dean at the Jindal Institute of Behavioural
Sciences (JIBS), O.P. Jindal Global University. With a keen focus on shaping the institute’s vision, she
plays a crucial role in devising and implementing strategic initiatives at JIBS. Dr. Khanna is dedicated
to pushing the boundaries of behavioural science research, contributing significantly to JIBS’s
reputation as an institute of knowledge and innovation. Dr. Khanna also stands as one of the founding
members of the National Positive Psychology Association and is an active member of its Executive
Committee. Her research focuses on enhancing student well-being and investigating indigenous
practices that foster positive psychological constructs and nurture positive behavioural change.
She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Delhi). Dr. Khanna’s
expertise is strengthened by her certification in Positive Psychology (Research, Education, and
Application in Community Health) from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
(NIMHANS, Bangalore). Dr. Khanna’s research centers on psychological interventions aimed at
nurturing human flourishing, with a specific emphasis on educational contexts. She has received
invitations to present her work at esteemed forums, such as the International Positive Psychology
Association and the Templeton Foundation-funded ‘Science for Monks’ among others. She has
published in well-recognized international peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes. Her supervision
work comprises doctoral and graduate thesis on topics including post-traumatic growth, psycho-
spiritual interventions for students, traditional education systems, and gratitude in ultra-high net worth families.
Dr. Khanna has taught various courses including Positive Psychology, Social Psychology, Emotional
Literacy, Developmental Psychology, Human Resource Management, and Applied Positive Psychology,
to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Dr. Khanna has also conducted numerous Management Development Programs (MDPs), providing
training for high-ranking officers from both the government and private sectors. Notable examples
include officers from the Comptroller & Auditor General of India, the National Hydroelectric Power
Corporation (NHPC), Power Grid Corporation of India, and Jindal Steel and Power Limited, among
others. Additionally, she has led over 50 Teacher Training Programs and capacity building initiatives
across India, involving over 10,000 participants till date.
She is committed to the cause of wellbeing in educational spaces – and contributes to this through her
teaching, research, and capacity building programs.