Dr. Atul Kumar is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Mody University of Science and Technology with expertise in clinical psychology, personality processes, and emotional functioning. He brings extensive teaching and clinical experience to his role, has authored books and research papers, and integrates Indian psychological concepts with modern clinical approaches to support culturally relevant mental health practice.

• Ph.D. Psychology - Department of Education and Psychology, Mewar University, Rajasthan
• M.Phil. Clinical Psychology - IHBAS, University of Delhi, Delhi
• M.A. Clinical and Applied Psychology - M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
• B.A. Psychology and Social Work - University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Dr. Kumar's research focuses on clinical psychology, personality processes, and emotional functioning in psychopathology. His work examines emotion processing deficits, alexithymia, and personality traits as psychological risk factors in alcohol dependence and other mental health disorders. He also studies object relations, attachment dynamics, and dissociative processes using projective assessment methods such as the Rorschach and TAT. Additionally, his research explores the integration of Indian psychological thought with contemporary clinical psychology to enhance culturally relevant mental health interventions.

• Present Associate Professor, Mody University of Science and Technology(MUST), Lakshmangarh
• . Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology - Amity University Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior
• . Director and Clinical Psychologist - Unique Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Delhi
• . Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology - Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Noida