Dr. Atul Kumar Gangwar is an Assistant Professor of Psychology with a keen interest in Cognitive Psychology, Neuro-ergonomics, Personality Psychology and Positive Psychology. With a strong foundation in empirical research, Dr. Atul Kumar Gangwar is proficient in statistical and behavioural experiments’ software such as SPSS, Inquisite, and SuperLab, which supports in experimental control and data analysis in psychology research. He has published two research papers in reputed peer-review national journals and two book chapters in edited books, contributing to the academic discourse on human selective attention, dynamics of working memory and human behaviour in old age. He is passionate about teaching and research, Dr. Atul Kumar Gangwar is dedicated to empowering students and communities through knowledge and diverse behaviour research insights.
| Course |
Board/University |
Year |
| Ph.D. Psychology |
Banaras Hindu University |
2024 |
| M.A. Psychology |
Banaras Hindu University |
2018 |
| B.A. Psychology |
Banaras Hindu University |
2016 |
| Intermediate |
J.N.V. Pilibhit, CBSE |
2013 |
| High School |
J.N.V. Pilibhit, CBSE |
2011 |
(1) A paper titled, “Cognitive Workload Management through Retro-Cueing: Application to Working Environment” was presented at the international conference organized by IAAP at Pondicherry University, on 2-4 February 2024.
(2) A paper titled, “Voting behavior in ‘One Nation One Election’ in India: A Cognitive Perspective” was presented at a national seminar sponsored by ICSSR, in Vasanta Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, on, March 21-22, 2024.
(3) A paper titled, “Myth in Human Civilization: A Psychological Perspective” was presented at an international conference sponsored by ICSSR, in Vasanta Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, on January 22-23, 2024.
(4) A paper titled, “Factors Affecting Sustainable Development: Behavioral-Cognitive Perspective” was presented at the 108th Indian Science Congress on January 3-7, 2023.
(5) A paper titled, “Cognitive Offloading: Review and Challenges of Improved Performance versus Impaired Cognitive Functions” was presented at an international conference organized by IAAP, at Vigyan Bhawan, on February 15- 17, 2023.
(6) A paper titled, “Effect of Transcendental and Vipassana Meditation on Executive Functioning among Meditation Practitioners and Non-meditation Practitioners” was presented at a national conference on Recent Advances in Cognition and Health, organized by Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University on 5-6 March 2019.
(7) A paper titled, “Effect of Smoking Dependency on Stroop Task” was presented at a national conference on Recent Advances in Cognition and Health, organized by Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University on 26-27 February 2018.
“Gangwar, A. K., Tiwari, T., Mishra, T., Yadav, A. K., Sah, S. K., Singh, A. L. (2024). Effect of Working Memory Load on Anxiety-Related Attention Deficits in Executive Attention Task Performance: A Review. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 50(2), 245-254.”
“Tiwari, T., Singh, H., Gangwar, A. K., Sharma, D., Yadav, A. K., Singh, A. L. (2024). Age-related Changes in Executive Function Abilities: A Cross-sectional Study. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 50(2), 255-263.”
“Gangwar, A. K., Tiwari, T., Yadav, A. K., Mishra, T., Singh, A. L. (2024) Dynamics of Spatial Attention and its Relation with Working Memory Load. In Ramalingam, P., Raju, M.V.R. & Rangaiah, B., (Ed.) Applying Psychology for Professional Excellence (p.p. 81-103). Indian Academy of Applied Psychology. ISBN: 978-93-91690-53-3”
“सिंह, अं. ल., तिवारी, त्र., गंगवार, अ. कु. (2024) वृद्धावस्था मानसिक स्वास्थ्य: भारतीय वातावरणीय/परिवेशीय (ग्रामीण व शहरी) दृष्टिकोण. त्रिपाठी, रा. कु. एवं पाण्डेय नि. म. (संपा.) वृद्धावस्था मानसिक स्वास्थ्य बहुआयामी दृष्टिकोण (121-136). नेशनल प्रिंट्स, नई दिल्ली. ISBN: 978-93-86709-89-9”
