Dr. Ruttuja Karkhanis More

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
Program Chairperson & Head of the Department, Department of Psychology

Email id: ruttuja.karkhanismore@nmims.edu

Major Area/ Specialization: Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Military Psychology, Parapsychology

Academic Profile:

Ph.D in Health Psychology from Gujarat University
Psy (Clinical Forensic Psychology) from Gujarat Forensic Sciences University
Completed six weeks course on Positive Psychology, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2022)
Completed four weeks course on Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2022)
Completed five weeks course on Schizophrenia, Wesleyan University (2022)
Completed five weeks course on Introduction to Abnormal Psychology, Wesleyan University (2022)
Completed five weeks course on Psychological First Aid, Yale University (2022)
Completed five weeks course on The Teacher's Social and Emotional Learning, University of Colorado Boulder (2022)
Completed National level Faculty Development Program of "Work Life Balance in New Normal” from PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore, 2022
Court Qualified Forensic Expert training in Certifies Document & Fingerprinting from International Forensic Sciences – (2021)
Completed Online Refresher course in Psychology, Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi (2021)
Finished a course on "Emerging respiratory virus, including COVID-19: methods of detection, prevention, response and control” by the Health Emergencies Program, World Health Organization- May (2020)
Finish a course of "Infection and Prevention Control (IPC) for Novel Corona Virus (COVID- 19)” by the Health Emergencies Program, World Health Organization. – May (2020)
Certified on advanced Polygraph Administration and Scoring Techniques conducted by Axxonet Brain Research Laboratory, Bangalore, (2017)

Memberships:

Registered Counsellor at Counsellor’s Council of India - CRN4622168 (2022)

Life-time member at American Psychological Association (APA)

Teaching Experience:

Assistant Professor (Psychology) NMIMS: Since October 2020-till date
Assistant Professor (Psychology) National Forensic Sciences University : October 2018 till 8^th July 2020
Adjunct lecturer: Sarvoday College of Physiotherapy, Gujarat, India (August 2014 to August 2016)
Adjunct Professor: Psychology at Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Center, college of Nursing, Civil Hospital, Asarwa Campus, Gujarat, India (August 2015 to June 2016)
Adjunct lecturer: Rashtriya Raksha University (Indian Central University), Gujarat India (September 2013- 2016)
Full time Lecturer in Psychology: Rajkumar College, Rajkot, Gujarat, India (August 2013 to March 2014)
Part-time Lecturer in Psychology: L.D Arts College Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (January 2013 to March 2013)

Industry Experience:

Appointed as Military Psychologist at Div HQ, Army Cantonment, Shahibaug (June 2017 to June 2019)
Appointed as Military Psychologist at MI Room Military Station Army Brigade, Gandhinagar (June 2017 to June 2019).
Appointed as Military Psychologist at Southern Western Air Command (SWAC), Indian Airforce Gandhinagar (August 2014 to March 2019)
Counselling Psychologist GIPS Psychiatric Clinic and De- Addiction Centre (June, 2014 to October 2016)
Associated Psychologist: Shri Kutchi Jain Bhavan Samaj, Gujarat, India (April 2015 to September 2016)

Research Interests: Forensic Psychology, Cyber Psychology, Educational Psychology, Youth Psychology

Administrative Roles:

Former Program Chairperson, Department of Psychology, JDSoLA,

Academic Role:

Research Guide for 3 Ph.D. Scholars
Research Supervisor for M.Sc. (Applied Psychology) Dissertation
BOS member at JDSoLA and Rashtriya Raksha University

Courses Taught

Monsoon/ Fall Semester:

Criminal Psychology
Health Psychology
Clinical Psychology ( Ph.D. Coursework)
Forensic Psychology ( Ph.D. Coursework)

Winter/ Spring Semester:

Scientific Understanding on Parapsychology
Clinical Practicum

Publications

Karkhanis, , & Mathur, K. (2014). Effect of social networking on the problem-solving ability of adolescents of Rajkot city in relation to gender & lifestyle of students. Research Aaj Tak, 3 (1).
Karkhanis, , Mathur, K., & Manglani, A. (2015), October- December). Irritability among women in the period of menopause. Research Aaj Tak, 4(3), 105-110.
Karkhanis, R., & Kamayani Mathur. (2016). Impact of physical distress and psychological distress in women passing through different stages of menopause. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, 7(1), 01-04. (ISSN No 2321-3698)
Choudhary, S. K., Mathur , S., & Karkhanis, R. (2018). Think before you speak: forensic evaluation of hate International journal of scientific research and reviews, 7(2).(ISSN: 2279-0543)
Karkhanis Ruttuja. (2022). A Systematic Review of Literature on the Victims of Cyberbullying: A look into the plight of the victims. Journal of Asiatic Society of Mumbai (ISSN:0972-0766)(UGC Carelist)
Karkhanis (2022) Psychological Review on Investigative Policing: Need for a Scientific Model. Kala: The Journal of Indian Art History Congress (ISSN: 0975-7945) (UGC Carelist)
Deshana Patil, Dr Ruttuja Karkhanis More (2022), Effects of Everyday Stress Stimulating PCOS in Adult Women. International Journal of Engineering, Management and Humanities, 3(1).

Project:

Title:”An Investigation on problem-solving ability and behavior orientation among general population and inmates of Gujarat and its correlation with crime” (2017)., Gujarat Starp up cell, Amount Sanctioned Rs. 50000/-

Book Chapter:

More. R, (2025) "Youth Victimology." In Singh J (Ed.), Youth and Crime: Perception & Perspectives. (pp.109-137), Chyren Publications.

Muskan, S., More.R. (2025)"A Meta-Analysis Evaluating Video Modelling Technique on Functional and Social Skills for Children and Adolescences with Autism”International Conference Goa on AI and the Future of School Psychology and Education organizedby FR. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce and ST. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa, India, from 6th-8th March, 2025.
Mehta, P., More. R. (2025). "Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Collaborative Study Partner in Students: Impact on Critical Thinking," presented at the 7th APSPA International Conference Goa on AI and the Future of School Psychology and Education organizedby FR. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce and ST. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa, India, from 6th-8th March, 2025.
P., More R.(2025). "Exploring A view of school Psychologist on AI and NEP in education: A Qualitative Study " presented at the 7th APSPA International Conference, from 6th - 8th March ,2025
Ruttuja Karkhanis More, Program Chairperson and Ms. Kiran Saju student of B.Sc.( Applied Psychology) attended presented an oral presentation on "Assessment of rape legislations: A conceptual qualitative content analysis", at Psychological Science & wellbeing conference, 2025 organized by James Cook University, Singaporefrom 13^th to 14^th January.
Presented paper on Meta-Analysis of Music Therapy: Evaluating its Impact on Health and overall Well-Being 9th International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology, (2024)
Presented paper on Narative Analysis of Doom Scrolling in the Digital Era, 9th International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology, (2024)
Presented paper on Technostress in the Digital Era: A Bane to Teachers' Job Satisfaction, 9th International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology, (2024)
Presented paper on Embracing the Twilight: A Narrative Review on Ego Integrity among Older Adults, 9th International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology, (2024)
Attended Webinar on "Webinar on Profiling the Unthinkable: Criminological Approaches to Serial Killings" the organized-on 24 April 2023 by the School of Criminology & Behavioural Sciences, Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar. (2024)
Participated at the 57th NATIONAL & 26th International conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) (27th – 29th January, 2022)
Paper presentation on: An evaluation of Egalitarianism & traditionalism in Indian Males of different age groups, Amity University: Amity Institute of Applied Psychology &Allied Sciences, February. (2022).
Participated in the National Workshop on: Forensic Psychology- Application in Civil and Criminal Justice Administration” conducted by Centre for Criminal Law & Justice, Institute of Law, and organized by Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), Nirma University, October 20, (2018)
Attended 24th All India Forensic Science Conference, 10th- 12th February, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. (2018)
Paper presentation on – "Hate speech: Forensic detection of person, deception & intention" 40th All India Criminology Conference on "Dimensions of Crime and Criminal Justice System: Contemporary issues and challenges, 19th- 21st January, (2018)
Paper presentation on – "Jains are better at anger control” at the International Conference on Forensic Sciences and Cyber Security, 5th & 6th October (2017)
Attended one day symposium on Forensic Psychology Day- Gujarat Forensic Science University- January 21st, (2016)
April 4th to 5th, 2016 Paper Presented Topic-Impact of physical Distress and psychological distress in women passing through different stages of menopause. 1st National Conference of Cognitive Neuroscience Society of India (2016)
Paper presented Topic- Effects of Internet Addiction on the problems solving ability of adolescents in Rajkot city in terms of their lifestyle. Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP). 2014
National Seminar of Cyber Psychology- Gujarat Forensic Science University- February 20th to 21th, (2015)
Indian Association of Clinical Psychologist (IACP) February 6th to 8th, (Paper Presented Topic- An analysis of Irritability among menopausal women in relation to their level of severity of menopausal symptoms). (2015)
Second International Conference on Ideas of Implementation for Early Childhood Education in India organized by Early Childhood Association (India) 23rd - 24th February (2013)
International workshop on Psychoanalysis with Jacques Lacan- 24th July -30th July ,Department of Psychology, Gujarat University, (2013)
Seminar of "Clinical Forensic Psychologist” on First Forensic Psychology Day Seminar organized by the Institute of Behavioral Science, Gujarat Forensic Science University. (2012)
37th National Annual Conference, The Indian Association of Clinical Psychologist – 21st -23rd January 2011 (Poster Presentation Topic - Thought action fusion and its implication in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, 2012)
Pre-conference workshop on Cracking tough nuts: Enhancing clinician’s skills in dealing with adolescent conduct disorder 37th National Annual Conference, The Indian Association of Clinical Psychologist - 20th January (2011)
Attended, six hours lectures on "Uses of Digital Images in Forensic Investigation” & three hours practical training in "Autodesk 3ds 2011” conducted by Jurrien Bijhold- Netherlands Forensic Institute – 16th to 18th February (2011).

Academic Engagements /Academic Resource Person/Invited Talks

Invited as resource person for "Criminal Psychology in Cyber Investigations & Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Criminal Psychology” on date 12/09/2024 as an expert resource person in the "Advanced Psychological Methods of Investigation: A Way Ahead" the from 04 to 17 September, 2024 organized by School of Behavioural Sciences and Forensic Investigations, In collaboration with International Cooperation and Relations Branch Rashtriya Raksha University. (2024)
Supervising six D. Candidates, at the Department of Psychology, NMIMS.
Supervised successfully 20 post graduate students of Sc. (Applied Psychology)- (2021-24)
Board of Studies member in Rakshtriya Raksha University for M.Sc. (Forensic Psychology)
Registered Counsellor Counsellor’s Council of India - CRN4622168 (2022)
Invited as an expert on "Crime scene reconstruction and analysis (Case Study Based)" online GRATIS Programme on "Psychological tools and techniques for Behavioural Forensic Investigation" for the Police Staff College, Bangladesh from 2nd May to 8th May, 2024.
Invited Speaker on "Introduction to Forensic Psychology” at Wilson College, Mumbai, February- (2023)
Organized a Psychology Camp in collaboration with Mumbai Police and NMIMS University for assessment of Mental Health Variables, (2023)
Academic founder member in starting a M.Sc. (Applied Psychology) with specialization in Clinical Psychology / Business & Organizational Psychology in the Department of Psychology, NMIMS University. (2022)
Academic founder member in starting a multi campus program of Sc. (Applied Psychology) Psychology in the Department of Psychology at Navi Mumbai Campus, NMIMS University. (2021)
Invited Speaker on "Modern Forensic Psychological Investigative Techniques "at Department of Psychiatry, Chairperson, Disability Board Govt Medical College and Hospital Sector 32, Chandigarh, December (2022).
Organized a Psychology Camp in collaboration with Mumbai Police and NMIMS University for assessment of Mental Health Variables, (2021)
Formed syllabus of M.Sc. Forensic Psychology (2019-2021) at the Institute of Behavioral Science, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (2019)
Appointed as Nodal Officer of Electoral Literacy Club from Gujarat Forensic Sciences University as mandatory order from Election Commission of India, (2019).
Invited Speaker on Mental Health Awareness- Station Medical Center, Southern Western Air Command Gujarat (2018)
Invited Speaker on Mental Health Awareness- Air Force Welfare Wife Association, Southern Western Air Command Gujarat (2018)
Invited Speaker on Expert Witness and Criminal Profiling – The training program series on investigation &trails in Justice delivery system, April-12-14, (2018)
Invited Speaker on on "Assessment of Criminal Behaviour and Malingering” at 18th Postgraduate development Programme, Indian Psychiatric Society - North Zone - 30 June & 1st July (2018)
Invited member for conduct of selection for the position of Principal for Army Public School, Ahmedabad- December, (2018)
Invited Speaker on Invited trainer of Bangladesh Police Officers at Gujarat Forensic Science University on "Police Psychology”- February, (2018)
Invited Speaker on Invited trainer of Bangladesh Police Officers at Gujarat Forensic Science University on "Paraphilias”- February, (2018)
Speaker on "Role of Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation” at Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, Parul University, 13th October (-2018)
Invited Speaker on "Mental Health Issues and Menopause” at Air Force Welfare Wives Association, 20th October- (2018)
Founder of Criminology Club in the Institute of Behavioral Science, Gujarat Forensic Science University- November, (2017)
Invited Speaker on Trainer of Bangladesh Police Officers at Gujarat Forensic Science University on "Police Psychology”- February, (2017)
Invited Speaker on Mental Health Awareness- Army Station (Chiloda), Gujarat (2017)
Invited Speaker on Anger Control – Desert Hawks, Army Cantonment (Ahmedabad), Gujarat (2017)
Invited Speaker on Marital Harmony- Station Medical Center, Southern Western Air Command Gujarat (2017)
Invited Speaker on "Forensic Psychology” at National Level Symposium on Forensic Psychology, Institute of Forensic Science, Mumbai, 18th February, (2017)
Invited Speaker on on "Developing smart police; a psychological training for interrogation in India" at National Seminar on Police Structuring- Enhancing Lean and Effective Institution, organized by Gujarat National Law University and National Security, Advisory Board, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India under the aegis of Police Academia Interaction Forum (PAIF), August, (2017)
Invited Speaker on Menopausal Issues and its intervention – Lioness Club, Gujarat, India (2016)
Invited Speaker on Mental Health Awareness - CME Ahmedabad Association of Physicians, Gujarat (2016)
Invited Speaker on Counseling Techniques - CME Ahmedabad Association of Physicians, Gujarat (2016)
Invited Speaker on Mental Health Awareness- Indian Space Research Organization, Gujarat (2016) Mental Health Awareness- Rotary Club, Gujarat (2016)
Invited Speaker on TV interview on First International Yoga Day on TV9 news channel on "Mental Health and Yoga”-21st, June, (2015)
Invited Speaker on Mental Health Awareness- Maneklal Topawala College, Gujarat, India (2015)
Invited Speaker on Parenting Styles- Southern Western Air Command, Gujarat, India (2015)
Invited Speaker on Childhood Disorders- Air Force School, Southern Western Air Command, Gujarat, India (2015)
Invited Speaker on Mental Health Awareness- Annual Health Conference ONGC, Gujarat, India (2015)
Invited Speaker on Mental Health Awareness- Gujarat University, Gujarat, India (2015)
Invited Speaker on Mental Health Awareness - Dharmsinh Desai College, Gujarat, India (2015)
Invited Speaker on Psychological Testing - Maneklal Topawala College, Gujarat, India (2015)
Invited Speaker on Article on” Relationships” in Femina Magazine, March, 2013
Invited Speaker on Anger & Stress Management – Xavier College, Gujarat, India (2014)

Newspaper articles

Karkhanis Ruttuja (2017) Jains are better at anger control: Study (Daily News &Analysis) (9th September)
Karkhanis Ruttuja (2018) Hate Speech Laws in India (Daily News &Analysis) (20th, January)
Karkhanis Ruttuja (2018) Single child more aggressive than those with siblings (Daily News &Analysis) (30th, January)
Marathi Newspaper article recognition for working in Corona Ward as a solo Psychologist – May, 2020
Karkhanis Ruttuja (2023) Pieces of the Flesh Puzzle” (Mid Day 18th June)
Karkhanis Ruttuja (2024) "Dark side of White Magic” (Mid Day – 15th April)

TV Interviews and Media Contribution

Psychology and Yoga- TV9 News Channel-1st World International Yoga Day-21st June, (2015)
Election, Politicization and Youth- ETV Gujarati News Channel-Legislative Assembly election, Gujarat, 25th, November, (2017)
Social media interview on talk series with Rannvijay Singha on Parenting – (2020)
Social media interview on talk series with Prince Narula on Yuvika Chaudary on young couples- (2020)
World Mental Health Day- GTPL News – Mental Health and Covid-19 effects, October, 10th, (2020)
Causes of stress on Children- GTPL News, May, 21st, (2022)
Youth and Crime- Nirman News – July,15th, (2022)
Radio Segment with RJ Yamini on Red FM, September
Youth Parenting- GTPL – July, 2023
Appointed Psychologist on MTV Show "Dark Scroll” –
Appointed Psychologist on JioHotstar show "Engaged”- 2025.
"Social Media usage in Youth”, Nirman News – 17^th February, 2026