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DHA Suffa University

Prof. Dr. Zainab Hussain Bhutto

Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

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Prof. Dr. Razi Sultan Siddiqui

Associate Dean (FH&SS)
HOD (Psychology)

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Dr. Fareeha Kanwal

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Zara Israr

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Nausheen

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Sidra Shoaib

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Asbah Zia

Adjunt Faculty

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Ms. Huma Pervaiz

Lecturer and PM (BS PSY)

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Ms. Hina Saleem Khan

Lecturer

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Ms. Rashda Khan

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Ms. Zarafshan Sami

Student Counselling
Executive

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Mr. Inam-ur-Rehman

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Ms. Kiran Sardar Zaidi

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Ms. Sana Jawed

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Prof. Dr. Zainab Hussain Bhutto

Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

• PhD in Clinical Psychology (Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi)

Research Interests:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Mental Health (Anxiety & Stress Management)
  • Community Psychology
  • Psychological Interventions & Counselling
  • Postgraduate Clinical Research Supervision

Contact Information:
Email: zainab.bhutto@dsu.edu.pk

Dr. Razi Sultan Siddiqui

Associate Dean (FH&SS) HOD (Psychology)

Qualification

  • Awardee National Post-Doctoral Fellowship
  • PhD (Psychology)
  • MS (Management Sciences)
  • MBA (HRM & Marketing)
  • MSc (Psychology)
  • BSc (Hons) in Psychology

Research Interests:

  • Diagnosing and Treating Mental Health Disorders, Depression, Anxiety and Stress
  • Exploring Behavior in Family Contexts, Gender, and Marital Relations
  • Examining Learning and Development in Educational Settings, Bullying, Self-Harm, Substance Use Disorders
  • Studying Workplace Behavior, Self-esteem, Emotional Intelligence
  • Promoting Health and Preventing Illness

Publications:

  1. Siddiqui, R. S., Shah, I,. (2012) A Gender based Comparison Between Married and Unmarried Young Adults International Research Journal of Arts & Humanities ISSN: 1016-9342 Vol. 40, No. 40. (HEC Recognized: “Y Category”)
  2. Siddiqui, R. S., & Hassan, A., (2012) Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Employee Turnover Intention Global Management Journal for Academic & Corporate Studies ISSN: 2219-6145 Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012. (HEC Recognized: “Y Category”)
  3. Siddiqui, R. S., Hassan, A., & Syed, N. A., (2013) Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Employees Turnover Rate in FMCG Organizations Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences ISSN: 1997-8553 Vol. 7, No. 2. (HEC Recognized: “Y Category”)
  4. Krys, K., Capaldi, C. A., van Tilburg, W., Lipp, O. V., Bond, M. H., Vauclair, M., Siddiqui, R. S., …, Ahmed, R. A., (2017) Catching up with wonderful women: The women-are-wonderful effect is smaller in more gender egalitarian societies. International Journal of Psychology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ijop.12420 (Research Journal: International Journal of Psychology, Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, Impact Factor: 1.867 , HEC Recognized: “W Category)
  5. Conroy-Beam, D., Buss, D. M., Asao, K., Sorokowska, A., Sorokowski, P., Aavik, T., Siddiqui, R. S., … Zupančič, M. (2019). Contrasting Computational Models of Mate Preference Integration Across 45 Countries. Scientific Reports, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-52748-8 (Research Journal: Scientific Reports, Publisher: Nature Research, Impact Factor: 3.998, HEC Recognized: “W Category”)
  6. Conroy-beam, D., Roney, J. R., Lukaszewski, A. W., Buss, D. M., Asao, K., Sorokowska, A., Siddiqui, R. S.,… Zupančič, M. (2019). Assortative mating and the evolution of desirability covariation. Evolution and Human Behavior, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2019.06.003 (Research Journal: Evolution and Human Behavior, Publisher: ELSVIER, Science Direct, Impact Factor: 2.959, HEC Recognized: “W Category”) 
  7. Siddiqui, R. S., Jahangir, A. A., & Hassan, A. (2019). Gender Differences on Perceived Social Support and Psychological Distress among University Students. Global Management Journal for Academic & Corporate Studies, 9(2), 148–157 (HEC Recognized: “Y Category”)
  8. Walter, K. V., Conroy-Beam, D., Buss, D. M., Asao, K., Sorokowska, A., Sorokowski, P., Siddiqui, R. S., … Zupančič, M. (2020). Sex Differences in Mate Preferences Across 45 Countries: A Large-Scale Replication. Psychological Science. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797620904154 (Research Journal: Psychological Science, Publisher: SAGE Publications, Impact Factor: 4.902, HEC Recognized: “W Category”)
  9. Walter, K. V., Conroy-Beam, D., Buss, D. M., Asao, K., Sorokowska, A., Sorokowski, P., Siddiqui, R. S., … Zupančič, M. (2020). Sex Differences in human mate Preferences vary across sex ratios. Procedings of the Royal Society B 228 (1995), 202 (Research Journal: Procedings of the Royal Society B, Publisher: The Royal Society, HEC Recognized: “W Category”)
  10. Sorokowska, A., Saluja, S., Sorokowski, P., Frąckowiak, T., Karwowski, M., Aavik, T., Siddiqui, R.S., … & Croy, I. (2021). Affective Interpersonal Touch in Close Relationships: A Cross-Cultural Perspective. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, https://doi:10.1177/0146167220988373. (Research Journal: Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Publisher: SAGE Publications, Impact Factor: 2.961, HEC Recognized: “W Category”)
  11. Siddiqui, R, S., Khan, A. A., Saad, M., Sultan, L. R. (2022). Analysis of Customer Satisfaction to Internal Ambiance of Vehicles using Predictive Analytic Modeling. (Resaech Journal: Sustainable Business and Society in Emerging Economies 4 (1), 231-246  (HEC Recognized: “Y Category”)
  12. P Sorokowski, M Kowal, RJ Sternberg, T Aavik, G Akello, MM Alhabahba, … Siddiqui, R, S., (2023). Modernization, collectivism, and gender equality predict love experiences in 45 countries. Scientific reports 13 (1), 773 (Research Journal: Scientific Reports, Publisher: Nature Research, Impact Factor: 3.998, HEC Recognized: “W Category”)
  13. KV Walter, D Conroy-Beam, DM Buss, K Asao, A Sorokowska, … Siddiqui, R, S., (2023). Correction to: ‘Sex differences in human mate preferences vary across sex ratios’ (2023) by Walter et al. (Research Journal: Proceedings of the Royal Society B 290 (2003) HEC Recognized: “W Category”)
  14. M Rizwan, M, Shah, I., Siddiqui, R, S., (2023). Religious (Salat) Behavior and Suicidality among Youth in Pakistan. Progressive Research Journal of Arts & Humanities (PRJAH) 5 (2), 69-80 (HEC Recognized: “Y Category”)
  15. Rizwan, M., Siddiqui, R. S., & Ali. (2017). Suicide Risk Potential: A Comparison of Psychiatric Patients and Normal Controls in Pakistan. Psychol Behav Sci Int J. 6(2): 555685. DOI: 10.19080/PBSIJ.2017.06.555685.
  16. Rizwan, M., Malik, S., Malik, J. N., & Siddiqui, S. R. (2017) Urdu Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale: An Analysis of Reliability and Validity in Pakistan. Social Int J. 1(2): 00010. DOI: 10.15406/sij.2017.01.00010.

Contact Information:

Email: razi@dsu.edu.pk
razi_sultan@yahoo.com

Dr. Fareeha Kanwal

Assistatant Professor
  • PhD in Professional Psychology (Clinical Group; Institute of Professional Psychology, Bahria University)

RESEARCH INTEREST:

  • Clinical psychology
  • Trauma and resilience
  • Community mental health
  • Psychological well-being
  • Positive psychology
  • Workplace mental health
  • Media-induced stress
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Culturally adapted psychological interventions

Email:

fareeha.kanwal@dsu.edu.pk

Dr. Zara Israr

Assistant Professor

 

QUALIFICATION:

PhD in Clinical Psycology (Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi)

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

  • - Mental Health and Psychopathology
  • - Psychological well-being
  • - Children and Adolescence Psychology

Email: zara.israr@hotmail.com

Dr. Sidra Shoaib

Assistant Professor

Qualification:

PhD in Psychology (Area of research Educational Psychology: Department of Psychology, University of Karachi)

Research Interests:

Educational psychology

Social psychology, Positive psychology, Qualitative research, Psychological testing, Adolescent psychology, Mental health

Teaching effectiveness

Email: sidra.shoaib@dsu.edu.pk

Dr. Asbah Zia

Assistant Professor & Program Manager (BS Psychology)

Qualification:

  • PhD (Psychology) University of Karachi, Karachi
  • M.Phil (Psychology) University of Karachi, Karachi
  • M.A (Clinical Psychology) University of Karachi, Karachi
  • B.A (Hons) University of Karachi, Karachi

Profile:

  • Assistant Professor & Program Manager (BS Psychology)
  • Humanities and Social Sciences Department, DHA Suffa University
  • Editor: Suffa Journal of Interdisciplinary Psychology (SJIP)

Professional Experience:

  • More than 12 years, of teaching, training, and consulting experience.

Strength and Skills:

  • Teaching
  • Training
  • Administrative Abilities
  • Psychological Testing
  • Counseling

Research Interests:

  • Family relationships
  • Interpersonal Problems
  • Social issues
  • Social Media Impact
  • Psychological distress
  • Marketing

Published Research Projects:

  • “Impact of Interpersonal Communication for Contraceptive Uses among Married Couples in Karachi” Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences, Pakistan (February 2024). https://doi.org/10.55737/qjss.129649283
  • “Impact of Strategic Leadership, Entrepreneurial Orientation, and Organizational Innovation on Organizational Performance: Harnessing Data to Understand the Mediating Role of Knowledge Management: A Case Study of SMEs in Pakistan” Asian Bulletin of Big Data Management, Pakistan (November 2023).

https://abbdm.com/index.php/Journal

  • “Impact of Digital Marketing on the Tourism Industry Business Profitability of UAE through the Role of Effectiveness” IUB Journal of Social Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan (November 2023).

https://journals.iub.edu.pk/index.php/joss

  • “Unveiling the Silent Epidemic: Exploring Infant Mortality in Pakistan through the Lens of Education and Media Psychology” Pakistan Journal of Media Sciences, Karachi Pakistan (August 2023).

https://media-sciences.com/index.php/pjms/index

  • “The Relationship of Emotional Intelligence and Life Satisfaction with Resilience in Students” Annals of Psychophysiology, Karachi Pakistan (June 2023).

https://aeirc-edu.com/ojs14/index.php/app/index

  • “Psychological Well-being and Job Satisfaction in Middle-Aged Adults” Pakistan Journal of Social Research, Islamabad Pakistan. (March 2023).

https://pjsr.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08

“Investigation of Imposter Phenomenon And Its Relation to Perfectionism in Pakistani Working Women” Bahria Journal of Professional Psychology, Karachi-Pakistan (March, 2021)

http://bjpp.bahria.edu.pk/index.php/BJPP/article/view/307/158

  • “Usage of Social Media, Age, Introversion and Narcissism: A Correlational Study” Bahria Journal of Professional Psychology, Karachi-Pakistan (Oct, 2019)

http://bjpp.bahria.edu.pk/index.php/BJPP/article/view/165/103

  • “Father and Daughter Relationship and its impact on Daughter’s Self-Esteem and

Academic Achievement” Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Rome-Italy (March 2015)

https://www.richtmann.org/journal/index.php/ajis/article/view/5984/5755

  • “Positive Father and Daughter Relationship and its impact on Daughter’s Interpersonal Problems” Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Karachi, Karachi- Pakistan (December 2014)

https://jsshuok.com/oj/index.php/jssh/article/view/170

Contact Information:

Email: asbah.zia@dsu.edu.pk

Ms. Hina Saleem Khan

Lecturer

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Ms. Zarafshan Sami

Student Counselling Executive

MSc. (Clinical Psychology) from University of Karachi, Pakistan

BSc. (Hons.) Psychology from University of Karachi, Pakistan

Professional Experience

Client Relation Officer in PsyCares Institute of Assessment. Karachi

Teaching Assistant in DHA Suffah University. Karachi

Child Counsellor at Eagle-Grammar School Campus-I Karachi

Professional Skills

  • Student Counselling and Assessment
  • Psychotherapy
  • Behaviour Modification
  • Active Listening and Catharsis

Contact Information

zarafshan.sami@dsu.edu.pk

Inam-ur-Rehman

  • Lecturer and Industry Liaison Officer (Psychology), Department of Psychology
  • Section Editor: Suffa Journal of Interdisciplinary Psychology (SJIP)

QUALIFICATION:

PhD (Clinical Psychology) Fellow,
Institute of Clinical Psychology (ICP), University of Karachi.

MPhil (Clinical Psychology),
Institute of Clinical Psychology (ICP), University of Karachi.

MSc (Applied Psychology), Govt.
College University Faisalabad (GCUF)

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:

  • Lecturer (2024 till present)
    DHA Suffa University
  • Lecturer (2022-2023)
    Riphah International University, Faisalabad

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • Consultant Clinical Psychologist (2023 till present)
    Brain and Mind Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center (MBDRC), Karachi
  • Training Manager ICT Project Sindh (2023)
    Shifa Foundation, Islamabad
  • Clinical Psychologist (2018-2020)
    Karwan-e-Hayat (Institute of Mental Health Care), Karachi
  • Visiting Clinical Psychologist (2018-2020)
    New Horizon Care Center (NHCC), Karachi
  • Psychologist (2014-2015)
    Rehab Home, Faisalabad

RESEARCH Interest:

  • Clinical psychology
  • Social psychology
  • Adolescent and Adult mental health
  • Disaster and Trauma
  • Substance use/Drug Addiction
  • Social media impact

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS:

  • 3

MEMBERSHIP/AFFILIATIONS:

  • Registered Clinical Psychologist Council of Allied Health Sciences Pakistan (CAHSP)
  • Member
    International Society for Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Received multiple Certificates and Tokens of Appreciation for delivering guest lectures and professional workshops on mental health, personal development, stress management, and education at academic, judicial, and professional institutions. Also recognized for serving as a moderator/co-moderator at national and international psychology conferences. Additionally, made television appearances as a Clinical Psychologist to promote mental health awareness and provide expert psychological insights.

Email: inam.rehman@dsu.edu.pk