Dr. Rutuja Karkhanis More

Head of Department (Psychology)

Specialization: Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Organizational Behaviour, Media Psychology, Criminology, Cyber Psychology and Military Psychology, Personality and Crime, Criminal Behavior, Eyewitness testimony, Victimization, Police Psychology, Military Psychology, Sexually Violent Predators, Pathology and Crime, Women and Gender studies. 

Education- M.Psy in Clinical Psychology from Gujarat Forensic Sciences University

Ph.D in Health Psychology from Gujarat University

Academic Experience

Dr. Ruttuja Karkhanis More was previously working at National Forensic Sciences University as an Assistant Professor at School of Behavioral Sciences. She was also the Program Coordinator for M.A/M.Sc Criminology and M.A/M.Sc Forensic Psychology from 2016.

She was also associated with Rashtriya Shakti University as a visiting faculty in 2015-2016.

Publications

1. 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.
2. Karkhanis, R., Mathur , K., & Manglani , A. (2015), October- December ). Irritability among women in the period of menopause. Research Aaj Tak, 4(3), 105-110.
3. Karkhanis, R., & 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).
4. Choudhary, S. K., Mathur , S., & Karkhanis, R. (2018). Think before you speak:forensic evaluation of hate speeches. International journal of scientific research and reviews, 7(2).
5. 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)
6. Karkhanis Ruttuja. (2022) Psychological Review on Investigative Policing: Need for a Scientific Model. Kala: The Journal of Indian Art History Congress (ISSN: 0975-7945)

 

Conferences Attended & Papers Presented

 

1. Attended Webinar on "Webinar on Profiling the Unthinkable: Criminological Approaches to Serial Killings" th organized on 24 April 2023 by the School of Criminology & Behavioural Sciences, Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar.

 

2. Court Qualified Forensic Expert training in Certifies Document & Fingerprinting from International Forensic Sciences (November 2021)
3. Participated at the 57th NATIONAL & 26th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF INDIAN ACADEMY OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY (IAAP) (27th – 29th January, 2022)
4. 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.
5. 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
6. Attended 24^th All India Forensic Science Conference, 10^th- 12^th February 2018, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
7. 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, 19^th- 21^st January, 2018
8. Paper presentation on – "Jains are better at anger control” at the International Conference on Forensic Sciences and Cyber Security, 5th & 6th October 2017
9. Attended one day symposium on Forensic Psychology Day- Gujarat Forensic Science University- January 21st, 2016
10. 1st National Conference of Cognitive Neuroscience Society of India April 4th to 5th, 2016 (Paper Presented Topic-Impact of physical Distress and psychological distress in women passing through different stages of menopause).
11. Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) Conference 1st to 3rd March 2014 (Paper presented Topic- Effects of Internet Addiction on the problems solving ability of adolescents in Rajkot city in terms of their lifestyle).
12. National Seminar of Cyber Psychology- Gujarat Forensic Science University- February 20th to 21th, 2015
13. Indian Association of Clinical Psychologist (IACP) February 6th to 8th, 2015 (Paper Presented Topic- An analysis of Irritability among menopausal women in relation to their level of severity of menopausal symptoms).
14. Second International Conference on Ideas of Implementation for Early Childhood Education in India organized by Early Childhood Association (India) 23^rd - 24^th February 2013
15. International workshop on Psychoanalysis with Jacques Lacan- 24^th July -30^th July 2013 Department of Psychology, Gujarat University
16. Seminar of "Clinical Forensic Psychologist” on First Forensic Psychology Day Seminar organized by the Institute of Behavioral Science, Gujarat Forensic Science University
17. 37^th National Annual Conference, The Indian Association of Clinical Psychologist – 21^st -23^rd January 2011 (Poster Presentation Topic - Thought action fusion and its implication in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
18. Pre-conference workshop on Cracking tough nuts: Enhancing clinician’s skills in dealing with adolescent conduct disorder 37^th National Annual Conference, The Indian Association of Clinical Psychologist - 20^th January 2011
19. Attended, six hours lectures on "Uses of Digital Images in Forensic Investigation” & three hours practical training in "Autodesk 3ds 2011” conducted by Dr. Jurrien Bijhold- Netherlands Forensic Institute – 16^th to 18^th February 2011.

 

Non -Academic Activities/ Engagements as Speaker/Invited Talks

 

1. Finishing a course on "Emerging respiratory virus, including covid-19: methods of detection, prevention, response and control” by the Health Emergencies Program, World Health Organization.
2. Participating in Program of "Infection and Prevention Control (IPC) for Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)” by the Health Emergencies Program, World Health Organization.
3. Newspaper article recognition for working in Corona Ward as a solo Psychologist – May, 2020
4. Started my own Talk Series with interviewing celebrities and renowned people from different fields for COVID-19 Management and spreading awareness on Psychological Issues.
5. Formed syllabus of M.Sc. Forensic Psychology (2019-2021) at the Institute of Behavioral Science, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University
6. Appointed as Nodal Officer of Electoral Literacy Club from Gujarat Forensic Sciences University as mandatory order from Election Commission of India, 2019.
7. Invited member for conduct of selection of New Principal for Army Public School, Ahmedabad- December, 2018
8. Nodal Officer for forming Electoral Literacy Club at Gujarat Forensic Sciences University
9. Trainer of Bangladesh Police Officers at Gujarat Forensic Science University on "Police Psychology”- February, 2018

10. Trainer of Bangladesh Police Officers at Gujarat Forensic Science University on "Paraphilias”- February, 2018
11. Trainer of Bangladesh Police Officers at Gujarat Forensic Science University on "Police Psychology”- February, 2018
12. Trainer of Bangladesh Police Officers at Gujarat Forensic Science University on "Paraphilias”- February, 2018

13. Founder of Criminology Club in the Institute of Behavioral Science, Gujarat Forensic Science University- November, 2017
14. Training on advanced Polygraph Administration and Scoring Techniques- 2^nd to 4^th September (2017) conducted by Axxonet Brain Research Laboratory, Bangalore.
15. Trainer of Bangladesh Police Officers at Gujarat Forensic Science University on "Police Psychology”- February, 2017

16. TV interview on First International Yoga Day on TV9 news channel on "Mental Health and Yoga”-21^st, June, 2015
17. Article on” Relationships” in Femina Magazine, March, 2013
18. Anger & Stress Management – St. Xavier College, Gujarat, India (2014)
19. Mental Health Awareness- Gujarat University, Gujarat, India (2015)
20. Mental Health Awareness - Dharmsinh Desai College, Gujarat, India (2015)
21. Psychological Testing - Maneklal Topawala College, Gujarat, India (2015)
22. Mental Health Awareness- Maneklal Topawala College, Gujarat, India (2015)
23. Parenting Styles- Southern Western Air Command, Gujarat, India (2015)
24. Childhood Disorders- Air force School, Southern Western Air Command, Gujarat, India (2015)
25. Mental Health Awareness- Annual Health Conference ONGC, Gujarat, India (2015)
26. Menopausal Issues and its intervention – Lioness Club, Gujarat, India (2016)
27. Mental Health Awareness - CME Ahmedabad Association of Physicians, Gujarat (2016)
28. Counseling Techniques - CME Ahmedabad Association of Physicians, Gujarat (2016)
29. Mental Health Awareness- Indian Space Research Organization, Gujarat (2016)Mental Health Awareness- Rotary Club, Gujarat (2016)
30. Invited Speaker on "Forensic Psychology” at National Level Symposium on Forensic Psychology, Institute of Forensic Science, Mumbai, 18th February, 2017
31. Mental Health Awareness- Army Station (Chiloda), Gujarat (2017)
32. Anger Control – Desert Hawks, Army Cantonment (Ahmedabad), Gujarat (2017)
33. Marital Harmony- Station Medical Center, Southern Western Air Command Gujarat (2017)
34. Mental Health Awareness- Station Medical Center, Southern Western Air Command Gujarat (2018)
35. Mental Health Awareness- Air Force Welfare Wife Association, Southern Western Air Command Gujarat (2018)
36. Expert Witness and Criminal Profiling – The training program series on investigation &trails in Justice delivery system, April-12-14, 2018
37. Speaker on "Assessment of Criminal Behaviour and Malingering” at 18th Postgraduate development Programme -2018, Indian Psychiatric Society - North Zone - 30 June & 1stJuly 2018
38. Speaker on "Developing smart police; a psychological training for interrogation in India" at National Seminar on Police Structuring- Enhancing Lean and Effective Institution,
39. 21th August 2018 organized by Gujarat National Law University and National Security
40. Advisory Board, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India under the aegis of Police Academia Interaction Forum (PAIF)

41. Speaker on "Role of Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation” at Parul Institute of

Applied Sciences, Parul University, 13th October -2018

42. Speaker on "Mental Health Issues and Menopause” at Air Force Welfare Wives Association, 20th October- 2018
43. Invited Speaker on "Modern Forensic Psychological Investigative Techniques”at Department of Psychiatry,Chairperson, Disability Board Govt Medical College and HospitalSector 32, Chandigarh, December 2022.
44. Invited Speaker on "Introduction to Forensic Psychology” at Wilson College, Mumbai.

 

Newspaper articles

• Karkhanis Ruttuja (2017) Jains are better at anger control: Study (Daily News &Analysis) (9^th September)
• Karkhanis Ruttuja (2018) Hate Speech Laws in India (Daily News &Analysis) (20^th, January)
• Karkhanis Ruttuja (2018) Single child more aggressive than those with siblings (Daily News &Analysis) (30^th, January)
• Karkhanis Ruttuja (2023) Pieces of the Flesh Puzzle” (Mid Day 18^th June)

 

TV Interviews

• Psychology and Yoga- TV9 News Channel-1^st World International Yoga Day-21^st June, 2015
• Election, Politicization and Youth- ETV Gujarati News Channel-Legislative Assembly election, Gujarat, 25^th, November, 2017
• World Mental Health Day- GTPL News – Mental Health and Covid-19 effects, October, 10^th, 2020
• Causes of stress on Children- GTPL News, May, 21^st, 2022
• Youth and Crime- Nirman News – July,15^th, 2022
• Radio Segment with RJ Yamini on Red FM, September, 2022.

 

Official Email Address- ruttuja.karkhanis.more@nmims.edu

Phone no- 022-4235594
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