Dr. Priyesh Kumar Singh is an accomplished academic and clinical psychologist, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at IILM University. He possesses over five years of teaching and research experience. In addition to his academic contributions, he has worked as a Counseling Psychologist, providing psychological services in educational and clinical settings. Dr. Singh earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Neuropsychology from the SAP-DRS II, Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi. His doctoral research focused on executive functioning in patients with Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES)—a relatively underexplored yet clinically significant domain. His research was conducted in collaboration with the Department of Neurology, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, offering him valuable interdisciplinary exposure to the integration of psychological and neurological perspectives. Throughout his career, Dr. Singh has been actively engaged in clinical neuropsychological assessment and counseling of individuals presenting with a broad spectrum of psychopathologies, including anxiety disorders, depression, conversion disorders, behavioral maladjustments, suicidal ideation, and learning disabilities, often comorbid with PNES. He is deeply committed to advancing research and practice in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and mental health, with a particular emphasis on bridging behavioral sciences and neuroscience through evidence-based approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Singh has authored and co-authored several research articles published in Scopus and Web of Science-indexed journals. He is also the author of the book “Mental Health and Yoga: A Philosophical Outlook”, and has contributed to multiple book chapters in the field of psychology.

Education Qualification

• PhD in Psychology from SAP DRS II Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University,Varanasi,onthetopicentitled-‘Effectsofemotionalvalenceandcognitive load on working memory among individuals with PNES and healthy control participants’ in 2015 (submitted on October 15, 2019).
• Post-graduate diploma in Guidance and Counseling (PGDGC)from Annamali university, Chidambaram, Tamil Naidu (2019)
• Postgraduate diploma in vocational guidance and career counseling (PGDVGCC), from Rajarshi tendon open university, Allahabad (2019)
• Post-graduation in Psychology from Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, in 2014
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, in 2012
• Intermediate of Science(Biology), from Kendriya Vidyalaya, 39Gtc, Cantt, Varanasi in 2009
• Matriculation, St. Xavier’s School, Belthara Road,Ballia,2007

Publication(15)

• Singh, P.K. (2025). Perceptual sensitivity of psychogenic non epileptic seizures patients (PNES). International journal of Epilepsy, DOI https://doi.org/1055/s-0045- 1802599. ISSN 2213-6320.(Scopus)

• Priyesh Kumar Singh, P Kedarmal Verma, Anu raj Singh, Sandhya Gupta, Deciphering thepuzzle:Exploringtheetiologyofpsychogenicnon-epilepticseizures,HealthSciences Review, 11,2024, 100171,ISSN,2772-6320,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hsr.2024.100171. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772632024000242). Elsevier

• Singh, P.K., Chaurasia, R.N., Pratap, S.,Tiwari, T., Mishra, V.N., & Singh, T., (2022). Effect of emotional valence on working memory of psychogenic non-epileptic seizure patients. Journal of neurosciences in rural practice,13(3): 521–524. doi: 1055/s-0042-1744557. (Scopus)
• Singh,P.K.,Singh,T.,Mishra,V.N.,Chaurasia,R.N.,Tiwari,T.,Singh,I.L.,&A.,Singh. (2018). Diagnostic perspective in psychogenic non-epileptic seizures: An overview. Annals of Indian Psychiatry,2, 80-87 (Web of Science, ESCI )
• Singh, P.K., Naveen., Singh, T., Mishra, V.N., Chaurasia, R.N., Tiwari, T., (2019). Various techniques used to diagnose psychogenicn on-epilepticseizures (PNES): A brief overview. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 10(3)190- 194.(Scopus)
• VatsalPriyadarshiPandey, V. P., Singh, S.K.,Singh, P.K.,&Chaudhary, B. (2021). Semantic clustering impairment in hypothyroidism. International Medical Journal,28 (8),5557-5567) ISSN: 13412051 (Scopus)
• Singh,P.K.,Singh.T.,Singh,I.L.,&Mishra,V.N.(2018).Psychiatricproblemofpeople withepilepsyand psychogenic non-epilepticseizures(PNES)".IndianJournalof Health and Wellbeing, 9(2), 184-187.
• Singh, P.K., Singh, T., & Mishra, V.N. (2018). Alexithymia and emotion regulation among individuals withepilepsyand psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). Indian Journal of Community Psychology, 14(1),78-84. PsyINFO (American psychological Association),
• Singh P. Trivial Issues Which Predisposes Women’s Towards Mental Illness. Womens Health Science Journal, 2021, 5(1): 000159.
• Singh, P.K., Singh, T., & Mishra, V.N. (2018). Alexithymia and emotion regulation among individuals withepilepsyand psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). Indian Journal of Community Psychology, 14(1),78-84
• Singh, P. K., Singh, T., Mishra, V.N., Chaurasia, R. N., & Singh, R. (2018). Emotional regulation,recognitionandattachmentamongindividualswithepilepsyandpsychogenic non-epileptic Seizures (PNES). Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, 9, (2), 110-117. Doi: 10.5958/2249-7315.2018.00050.3.
• Singh, P.K., Singh., T., Mishra, V.N., &Singh, R.K. (2018). Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES)". Indian journal of health and wellbeing.

PublishedBook

• Mental Health and Yoga (Philosophical Outlook) (Atlantic Publisher & Distributors) ISBNNO:978-81-269-3367-9.18 May 2022 Dr. Gaurav Kr Rai & Dr. Priyesh Kumar Singh,

Book Chapter

• Mental well-being among women: Psychology of Women, Work and Well Being (2023) Edited by Manju Mishra, Concept publishing Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi. ISBN. NO : 978-93-5594-618-8 Dr. Priyesh Kumar Singh & Dr. Gaurav Kr Rai.
• Singh, A.R., Mishra, P., & Singh, P.K.(2024).Maximizing Employee Satisfaction and Productivity Through Karma Yoga Practices: Thematic Analysis. In A. Sathiyaseelan & S. Balasundaram (Eds.), Promoting Narratives on Defining Moments for Women Leaders in Higher Education (pp. 203-224). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2651-0.ch012
• Kapse, S.M., Gupta, S., Singh, A. R., & Singh, P. K. (2024). Balancing Lives: A Thematic Analysis of Self Care and Emotional and Balance Among Female Professors, Promoting Mind fulness and Well-Being with Indian Psychology,Pages255- 275,IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-3144-6.ch012

Awards and Recognition

• Awarded Best Paper Award for the paper entitled - Aexithymia and emotional regulation in individuals with epilepsy psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). Paper presented at 5thInternationalConference on Recent Advances in Cognition and Health organized SAP-DRS-1 Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. December 19-21, 2016.
• Awarded Best Paper Award for the paper entitled - Quality of life among individuals with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). Paper presented at 2ndNational Conference on Recent Advances in CognitionandHealthorganizedSAP-DRS-1

Conference Presentation and Participation

1. , P.K. (2024). Role of spiritual intelligence and psychological well-being among women with empty nest syndrome. (2024). Paper presented in the third international conferenceondigitaldetoxandwell-beingcapitalorganizedbydepartmentofpsychology, Central university of Karnataka from 9-10 February, 2024.

2. This is to certify that Dr. Priyesh Kumar Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Banasthali Vidhyapith, Tonk presented a paper titled “Loneliness and Depression among Rural Adults with Empty-nest Syndrome: A Gender based study” in Manoprabha - 2 nd International Virtual Conference in Psychology, organized by ShriVaishnav Institute of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts.1-2 December 2023

3. Singh, P.K., Singh, T., Mishra, V.N., Tiwari. T., & Singh, I.L. (2018). Quality of life among individuals with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). Paper presented at 2nd National Conference on Recent Advances in Cognition and Health organized SAP- DRS-1 Department ofPsychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. December 5-6.

4. Singh, P.K., Singh, T., Singh, I.L., & Mishra, V.N. (2018). Quality of life among individuals with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). Paper presented at 2nd NationalConferenceonRecent Advances inCognitionandHealthorganized SAP-DRS- 1 Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. December 26-27.

5. Singh, P.K., Singh, T., Singh, I.L., & Mishra, V.N. (2017). Emotion regulation, attachment and alexithymia among people with epilepsy and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. Paper presented at 52nd National and 21st International Conference. Indian Academy of Applied Psychology on Psychology For Building Global Community organized by Department of Psychology, University Of Rajasthan. Jaipur 23-25 Feb.

6. Singh, P.K., Singh, T., & Singh, I.L.,& Mishra, V.N.(2016). Aexithymia and emotional regulation in individuals with epilepsy psychogenic non-epilepticseizures (PNES).Paper presented at 5th International Conference on Recent Advances in Cognition and Health organized SAP-DRS-1 Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. December 19-21.

7. Singh, P.K., Singh, T., & Singh, I.L., & Mishra, V.N. (2016). Psychiatric problem of peoplewithepilepsyand psychogenicnon-epilepticseizures (PNES).Paperpresented in

• NationalAnd20thInternationalConferenceOfIndianAcademyofAppliedPsychology (IAAP) held at BangloreUniversity, Bangluru. May 6-8.

8. Singh,P.K.(2016).Socialdistanceandprejudiceamongminorandmajorgroupstowards government. Paper presented at International Seminar on State politics and public administration in UP Organized by Centre for Study of State Government & Public Administration. Department of Political Science, BHU, Varanasi. June 2-3.

9. Singh, P.K. (2016). Reasoning in political thought. Paper presented at International Seminar on Political Thinking in Indian Literatureorganized byDepartment of Political Science, BHU, Varanasi. May 27-28.

10. Singh, P.K., Singh, T., &Singh, I.L., &Mishra, V.N. (2016). Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures(PNES): its epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis and treatment. Paper presented in 4th international conference on Recent Advances in Cognition and Health organized by SAP DRS- 1 Department of psychology, BHU, Varanasi. February 9-8
11. Singh, P.K., Singh, T., & Singh, I.L. (2014). Effect of Heading on reading style. Paper presented at 3rd International conference on Recent Advances in Cognition and Health. Department of Psychology, BHU, Varanasi. December 19-21.

Fellowship

• Doctoral Research fellowship (from December 24, 2014 to December 23, 2019) from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Workshop Attended

1. Workshop on Advanced Qualitative Research Methods I Psychology (AQRMP) NOAP (JNU) Workshop series under Arts from 23 October to 1 November (2021)
2. National workshop on research methodology in area studies (The qualities perspective). 04th -11th November, 2016. Centre for the studyofNepal & Trans- Himalayan region. Faculty of social science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005.

3. Seven days National Workshop on Research Methods And Statistical Measures in Behavioural Sciences organized by Department of Physical Education And Yoga, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidhaya peeth, Varanasi & Ponddar Foundation, Varanasi, Association with Pranaam Foundation, Mumbai.

4. National workshop on data analysis with SPSS and R 06th -12th November, 2017, organized by Araya Mahila P. G. College. Admitted to privileges of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005.

5. Fourdayslevel1and2certifiedworkshoponNeuro-linguisticProgramming(NLP) 5th-8th March, 2018,organized by Araya Mahila P.G.College. Admitted top rivileges of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005.

6. Six days Induction programme for newly engaged counselors training programme exclusively for counselors from 16th December, 2019 to 21 December, 2019 at NNLI,

Faculty Development Programme

• Faculty development Programme on Intelligent computing and communication, april 8.4.2023 to 13.4.3023 organized by Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Banasthali

Affiliation

• Member of Indian Association of Applied Psychology, India (IAAP)
• Member of Indian Science Congress Association, India(ISCA)

Member of National Academy of Psychology, India (NAOP).