Prof. Sibnath Deb, PhD, DSc, is Dean, School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences & Head of the Department of Applied Psychology at Pondicherry University (A Central University), India. He served the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (An Institute of National Importance), Government of India, as Director from Jan 8, 2020 to June 30, 2023. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the School of Justice, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia and Member of Board of Directors, Institute for School-based Family Counselling, California, USA. From 2004 to 2008, he served the International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) as a Council Member. He has produced 24 PhDs, published 23 books (by Sage, Springer, Routledge, PEARSON, and so on), and more than 125 research articles. Some of his popular books include (i) Child Safety, Welfare and Well-being: Issues and Challenges (Springer, 2022); (ii) Social Psychology in Everyday Life (Sage, 2019); (iii) Youth Development in India: Future Generations in a Changing World (Routledge, 2022); and (iv) Childhood to Adolescence: Issues and Concerns (PEARSON, 2020). His research interests include child safety, students’ mental health, youth development, and adolescent reproductive health. In recognition of his academic and research contribution, Prof. Deb has received many national and international awards, including “The Visitor’s Award 2019” for his contribution to research from the Honourable President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind.

Child protection, students mental health, adolescent reproductive health, positive youth development, applied social psychology, research methodology