Dr. Deepti Puranik

Designation: Assistant Professor & Program Chairperson

Email id: deepti.puranik@nmims.edu

Major Area/ Specialization: Social Psychology, Forensic Psychology

Academic Profile:

• Ph.D. in Psychology from University of Mumbai 
• M.A. (Psychology) from University Department of Applied Psychology, University of Mumbai
• Diploma in Training & Development from Indian Society for Training & Development (Govt. of India recognized)
• Diploma in Counseling & Psychotherapy from Xavier’s Institute

Memberships:

• Part of Online Editorial team of "International Journal of Indian Psychology
• Associated Member of "British and European Polygraph Association
• 16 PF Internationally Certified User
• Life member of Indian Science Congress
• Life member, INSPA
• Life member, United Psychologist Association

Teaching Experience:

• Assistant Professor (Psychology) NMIMS: Since June 2022-till date
• Assistant Professor (Psychology) Amity University Aug 2019 till 8^th June 2022

Industry Experience:

• Assistant Director, Helik Advisory Limited
• Assistant Director, Scientific Officer, Psychology Department, Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratory (On Contract)
• Psychologist- Head, Welfare Society for Destitute Children

Research Interests: Forensic Psychology, Social Psychology, Industrial & Organization Behavior, Cyber Crimes & Psychology, Career Guidance

Administrative Roles:

• Program Chairperson, Department of Psychology, JDSoLA,

Academic Role:

• Research Guide for 3 Ph.D. Scholars
• Co-Guide for 1 Ph.D. Scholar
• Research Supervisor for M.Sc. (Applied Psychology) Dissertation

Courses Taught

Monsoon/ Fall Semester:

• Psychological Assessment (Practicum)
• Behavioral Economics

Winter/ Spring Semester:

• Scientific Research Writing
• Forensic Psychology
• Industrial Practicum

Publications

• Agarwal, S.A., Gawali G., Puranik, D.A. (2024) Suggestibility Among the Indian Youth A Validation Study of Multidimensional Iowa Suggestibility Scale, The New Educational Review, 78-85. ISSN: 1732-6729, (Scopus Indexed)
• Puranik D.A., (2023) Polygraph Examination: An aid to investigation.  Vol: 4, Issue 1. 120-128. ISSN NO: 2583- 1496
• Agarwal, S.P., Gawali, G., & Puranik, D.(2022). A Validation of Emotional Contagion Scale on the Indian Population. The New Educational Review, 70. 159-170. ISSN No: 1732-6729 (Scopus Indexed)
• Agarwal, S.P., Gawali, G., & Puranik, D.(2023). Academic, Social and Emotional Learning among children during online schooling. Journal of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 49 (2), 239-245. ISSN NO. 0019-4247(UGC Carelist)
• Agarwal, S. P., Gawali, G., & Puranik, D. (2023). Cognitive Impairment and Loneliness among the Elderly. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 49 (1), 144-148 ISSN NO. 0019-4247 (UGC Carelist)
• Bhagwati S., Puranik, D.A.,(2022) Parental Influence on Adolescent’s career choices. Journal of Indian Education. NCERT (UGC Carelist) ISSN NO. 0377-0435
• Puranik, D.A., Krishnamurthy R., (2021) Forensic Psychological Investigations for Corporates: A Case Study. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Pathology.Volume 14, Issue 3(Special Issue), July - September 2021, Pages 763-767 ISSN NO. 0974-3391 (Scopus Indexed) 
• Puranik, D.A.,Paul P., Mukundan, C.R., Gawali, G., (2020) Eliciting Experiential Knowledge of autobiographical episodes on Brain Electrical Oscillation Signature Profiling. Indian Journal of Psychology. ISSN NO. 0019-5553 (UGC Carelist)

Book Chapter:

• Agarwal, S.P., Puranik, D. (2025) "Rehabilitative Approach towards youth against crime." In Singh J (Ed.), Youth and Crime: Perception & Perspectives. (pp.109-137), Chyren Publications. 
• Puranik, D., Mulik, M. Gawali G., (2025) "Juvenile Delinquency-A societal taboo." In Singh J (Ed.), Youth and Crime: Perception & Perspectives. (pp.138-159),  Chyren Publications. 
• Puranik, D. & Mulik, M. (2024). Change Management in a Divergent World of Work. In T. Mazurowski (Ed.), Enhancing Employee Motivation Through Training and Development (pp. 58-78). IGI Global. 
• Pawade V.S., Puranik, D.A., Ghumatkar S.V. (2024) "Cyberpsychology” In Pokhriyal P & Shekhar B. (ed.) Forensic Justice. Bloomsbury International Publisher
• Krishnamurthy R., Khedekar T., Puranik, D.A. (2022) "Importance of Molecular Diagnostic tests in Forensic Biology” In Dave U. (ed.) Genetic Counseling: Clinical and Laboratory Approach. Jaypee Publishers
• Joseph, S.K., Puranik, D.A., Irani, N., Shinde, N.M., Ghumatkar S.V., Krishnamurthy, R., (2008) ‘Narcoanalysis.’ In V. Veeraghavan (ed.) Handbook of Forensic Psychology.             New Delhi : Selective & Scientific Books.

Conferences/ Workshop/Trainings

• Chaired a session during 10th International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology in December 2025
• Conducted Pre-Conference Workshop in 2nd CPSICON 2024. Theme: Strengthening National Security: Fostering Mental Health in Digital Era on 20th November 2024 at Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar
• Resource Person for Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Training Program on "Advance Psychological Methods of Investigation” for Police Officers of 15 countries organized by Rashtriya Raksha University (September 2024 & April 2025)
• Resource Person for Training Police officers of Maharashtra at Maharashtra Training Academy, Nasik on Forensic Psychological Interviewing