Prof. (Dr.) Renu Malaviya
Professor and Dean, Faculty of Behavioural Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana
IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-PSYC-HR-IND-2025-2173
Profile Summary
Prof. (Dr.) Renu Malaviya is a senior academician with over four decades of distinguished service in higher education. She has most recently served as Professor and Dean, Faculty of Behavioural Sciences at SGT University, Gurugram, and retired as Professor and Head, Department of Education, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi. Her academic and professional contributions span Educational and Developmental Psychology, Child Development, Pedagogy and Andragogy, Special and Inclusive Education, and Behavioural Sciences. She has demonstrated extensive leadership in academic administration, curriculum development, faculty capacity building, and student welfare. Dr. Malaviya has been deeply engaged in research, consultancy, training, and mentorship, with a strong focus on inclusive education, mental health, disability studies, and psychosocial well-being.
Subject Matter Expertise
Education
– Educational Methods & Theories
– Inclusive Education
– Special Education
Psychology
– Developmental Psychology
– Child Development
– Educational Psychology
Sociology
– Disability Studies
– Educational Methods & Theories
– Inclusive Education
– Special Education
Psychology
– Developmental Psychology
– Child Development
– Educational Psychology
Sociology
– Disability Studies
Mentorship Offered
Consulting
– Education Consulting
– Healthcare Consulting
– Scientific and Technical Consulting
Research
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Gap Analysis
– Feasibility Study
Writing
– Medical Writing
– Technical Writing
– Course Content Writing
– Education Consulting
– Healthcare Consulting
– Scientific and Technical Consulting
Research
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Gap Analysis
– Feasibility Study
Writing
– Medical Writing
– Technical Writing
– Course Content Writing
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Renu Malaviya has held senior teaching and leadership roles across premier academic institutions, contributing extensively to teaching, academic governance, curriculum development, examinations, student welfare, outreach, and institutional leadership. She has also served in advisory and governance roles at national bodies, universities, schools, and professional associations, alongside large-scale engagement in training, consultancy, and outreach projects with government, international organizations, and NGOs.
Designation: Professor
Department: Department of Education
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 2018 – Present
Designation: Associate Professor
Department: Department of Education
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 2000 – Present
Designation: Co-Coordinator
Programme: B.Ed. Special Education (MR)
Department: Department of Education
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 2007 – 2012
Designation: Hostel Teacher Warden
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 2006 – 2007
Designation: Students Staff Advisor
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 2004 – 2006
Designation: Head of Department, Education
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 2001 – 2004
Designation: Hostel Teacher Warden
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 2009 – 2010
Designation: Joint Secretary
Organization: Indian Association of Family Therapy
Duration: 2004 – 2008
Designation: Senior Lecturer
Department: Department of Education
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 1997 – 2000
Designation: Lecturer
Department: Department of Education
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 1990 – 1997
Designation: Lecturer / Vice-Principal
Institution: Vocational Training College for Women, Delhi Administration
Duration: 1987 – 1990
Designation: Lecturer in Child Development
Institution: Institute of Home Economics, Delhi University
Duration: 1986 – 1989
Designation: Assisted at B.Ed. Department
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 1986 – 1987
Designation: Senior Teacher
Department: Child Development and Home Science
Institution: J.D. Birla Institute of Home Science, Jadavpur University, Calcutta
Duration: 1983 – 1986
Designation: Teacher
Institution: Saraswati Puri Nursery School
Duration: 1983
Designation: Faculty Member
Department: Department of Child Development
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 1983
Department: Department of Education
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 2018 – Present
Designation: Associate Professor
Department: Department of Education
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 2000 – Present
Designation: Co-Coordinator
Programme: B.Ed. Special Education (MR)
Department: Department of Education
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 2007 – 2012
Designation: Hostel Teacher Warden
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 2006 – 2007
Designation: Students Staff Advisor
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 2004 – 2006
Designation: Head of Department, Education
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 2001 – 2004
Designation: Hostel Teacher Warden
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 2009 – 2010
Designation: Joint Secretary
Organization: Indian Association of Family Therapy
Duration: 2004 – 2008
Earlier Academic & Teaching Experience
Designation: Senior Lecturer
Department: Department of Education
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 1997 – 2000
Designation: Lecturer
Department: Department of Education
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 1990 – 1997
Designation: Lecturer / Vice-Principal
Institution: Vocational Training College for Women, Delhi Administration
Duration: 1987 – 1990
Designation: Lecturer in Child Development
Institution: Institute of Home Economics, Delhi University
Duration: 1986 – 1989
Designation: Assisted at B.Ed. Department
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 1986 – 1987
Designation: Senior Teacher
Department: Child Development and Home Science
Institution: J.D. Birla Institute of Home Science, Jadavpur University, Calcutta
Duration: 1983 – 1986
Designation: Teacher
Institution: Saraswati Puri Nursery School
Duration: 1983
Designation: Faculty Member
Department: Department of Child Development
Institution: Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
Duration: 1983
Educational Summary
Dr. Malaviya holds advanced academic qualifications in Developmental Psychology, Child Development, Education, and Special Education from reputed national and international institutions. Her doctoral research focused on the psycho-social impact of family and school environments on primary school children, forming the foundation of her lifelong work in inclusive education and child development.
Degree: Diploma in Management of Learning Disabilities
Year: 2008
Institution: SNDT University, Mumbai
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Year: 2000
Institution: Zakir Hussain Centre of Educational Studies
University: Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Degree: Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Year: 1991
Institution: Himachal Pradesh University
Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Field: Child Development
Year: 1983
Institution: Lady Irwin College
University: University of Delhi
Degree: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
Year: 1981
Institution: Lady Irwin College
University: University of Delhi, New Delhi
Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Field: Home Science
Year: 1980
Institution: Institute of Home Economics (I.H.E.)
University: University of Delhi
Qualification: Higher Secondary (CBSE)
Year: 1997
Institution: Delhi Public School (CBSE)
Year: 2008
Institution: SNDT University, Mumbai
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Year: 2000
Institution: Zakir Hussain Centre of Educational Studies
University: Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Degree: Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Year: 1991
Institution: Himachal Pradesh University
Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Field: Child Development
Year: 1983
Institution: Lady Irwin College
University: University of Delhi
Degree: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
Year: 1981
Institution: Lady Irwin College
University: University of Delhi, New Delhi
Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Field: Home Science
Year: 1980
Institution: Institute of Home Economics (I.H.E.)
University: University of Delhi
Qualification: Higher Secondary (CBSE)
Year: 1997
Institution: Delhi Public School (CBSE)
Certifications
Dr. Malaviya has completed multiple advanced certifications in inclusive education, learning disabilities, and professional development, and holds professional recognition as a special educator and mental health professional.
Title: Aspects of Learning Disabilities for Children & Young People with Disabilities
Issued By: Roehampton University, United Kingdom
Title: Feuerstein’s Enrichment and Thinking Potential
Issued By: UKEIRI (UK–India Education and Research Initiative)
Title: Advanced Certificate in Inclusive Education (Cross Disability)
Issued By: National Board of Examination in Rehabilitation
Title: Certificate Course in Inclusive Education
Issued By: University of Minnesota, USA
Title: RCI-Certified Special Educator
Issued By: Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
Issued By: Roehampton University, United Kingdom
Title: Feuerstein’s Enrichment and Thinking Potential
Issued By: UKEIRI (UK–India Education and Research Initiative)
Title: Advanced Certificate in Inclusive Education (Cross Disability)
Issued By: National Board of Examination in Rehabilitation
Title: Certificate Course in Inclusive Education
Issued By: University of Minnesota, USA
Title: RCI-Certified Special Educator
Issued By: Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
Publication Summary
Title: Mainstream Inclusive Education of Students with ASD: Collaboration Between Special Educator, General Teacher and Family
Journal: Internationale Journal of Disability Studies, Special Education & Rehabilitation
ISSN: 2455-8001
Publication Year: 2021
Title: Revisiting Pedagogical Processes for Learners with Disabilities: COVID-19 and Beyond
Journal: Internationale Journal of Disability Studies, Special Education & Rehabilitation
ISSN: 2455-8001
Publication Year: 2021
Title: Temperament of Underprivileged Children
Journal: International Journal of Home Science
ISSN: 2395-7476
Publication Year: 2017
Title: Effect of Intervention Programme on Psychological Abilities of Poor Children
Journal: Advances Research Journal of Home Science
ISSN: 2231-6418
Publication Year: 2017
Title: Scientific Development of Teaching Learning Material (TLM): Interface Between Higher Education and Primary Education
Journal: Internationale Journal of Disability Studies, Special Education & Rehabilitation
ISSN: 2455-8001
Publication Year: 2017
Title: General Teachers and Special Education Teachers: Interlinkages Towards Mainstream Inclusive Education
Journal: Internationale Journal of Disability Studies, Special Education & Rehabilitation
ISSN: 2455-8001
Publication Year: 2016
Title: Family and Intellectual Development of Children
Journal: Asian Journal of Home Science
ISSN: 0976-8351
Publication Year: 2016
Title: Psychological Well-being of First Year College Students
Journal: Indian Journal of Educational Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal
ISSN: 2349-6908
Publication Year: 2015
Title: Specific Learning Disability (SLD): Tracing the Historical Evolution and Confusion
Journal: Internationale Journal of Disability Studies, Special Education and Rehabilitation
ISSN: 2455-8001
Publication Year: 2015
Title: Parental Care and Non-Parental Care Setting
Journal: Asian Science
ISSN: 0976-7959
Publication Year: 2015
Title: Barrier-Free House Interior Design for Wheelchair Users: Issues and Perspective in India
Journal: Internationale Journal of Disability Studies, Special Education & Rehabilitation
ISSN: 2455-8001
Publication Year: 2015
Title: Role & Capacity Building of School Disaster Management Team: Issues and Insights
Journal: International Journal of Education and Management Studies
ISSN: 2231-5632
Publication Year: 2014
Title: Disaster Preparedness and Prevention: Awareness of School Going Children
Journal: International Journal of Psychosocial Research (IJPSR)
ISSN: 2320-6381
Publication Year: 2014
Title: State–Civil Partnership: Edu-Psychological Issues Towards Qualitative and Quantitative Development
Journal: Psychology of India Journal
Publication Year: 2014
Title: Influence of Diverse Learning Styles on the Patterns of the Processes of Remembering and Classroom Dynamics
Journal: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science
ISSN: 23487429
Publication Year: 2014
Title: Influence of Technology: Adolescents’ Interests
Journal: Journal of Psychological Research
Volume & Issue: Vol. 5, No. 1
Publication Date: January–June 2010
Title: Anger in Children
Journal: Journal of Psychological Research
Volume & Issue: Vol. 5, No. 2
Publication Date: July–December 2010
Title: Reading to Recover: Reaching to the Child in Traumatic and Other Difficult Psycho-social Situations
Journal: Quarterly Journal of the Association of Writers and Illustrators for Children (AWIC)
Volume & Issue: Vol. 28, No. 3
Publication Date: April–June 2009
Title: A Study on Teaching and Learning Strategies Followed by Special Educators and Parents for Children with Autism in Delhi
Publication: The Magical Years – National Workshop on Early Learning and Intuitive Teaching
Organized By: NEUPA, The Katha Holistic Early Learning Center
Publication Year: 2009
Title: Abilities in Autistic Children and Their Relevance in Special Education
Publication: Excellence in Home Science – Compendium of Papers, Lady Irwin College
Publication Year: 2008
Title: Classroom Dynamics and Heterosexuality
Publication: Excellence in Home Science – Compendium of Papers, Lady Irwin College
Publication Year: 2008
Title: Barriers in Learning: Some Psycho-social Issues
Publication: ICERI 2008 Proceedings – International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation
ISBN: 978-84-612-5367-8
Location: Madrid, Spain
Publication Date: November 2008
Title: Development of the Resource Corners and Kit for Classrooms: Understanding Psycho-social Issues in Classroom Dynamics
Publication: Report of the Regional Workshop on Children with Special Needs
Publication Date: November 2008
Title: Reading Habits and Interests of Children Across Age Groups and Across Three Decades
Journal: Quarterly Journal of the Association of Writers and Illustrators for Children (AWIC)
Publication Year: 2007
Title: Study on Inclusion, Integration and Special Schools for Autistic Children
Publication: XXVII Biennial Conference of HSAI
Publication Year: 2007
Title: Education Socialization Processes and the Child’s Adjustment
Journal: Family Networker – Newsletter of the Indian Association of Family Therapy
Volume: Vol. 1, No. 15
Publication Year: 2002
Title: Pester Power: Its Contextualization in the Indian Hotel Industry
Publisher: Global Book Organisation
Year of Publication: 2013
Title: Creating a Learning School Environment: Child Development and Pedagogical Issues
Publisher: Academic Excellence, New Delhi
Year of Publication: 2007
Title: Advanced Dictionary of Home Science
Publisher: Arise Publishers, New Delhi
Year of Publication: 2006
Title: Educational Guidance and Counselling
Publisher: Rajat Publishers, New Delhi
Year of Publication: 2005
Title: Family–School: A Psycho-social Analysis of the Impact on the School-going Child
Publisher: PHI Publications, New Delhi
Title: Work–Balance Conflict: A Study of the Indian Hotel Industry
Publisher: Global Book Organisation
Title: Bibliotherapy Books (Series)
Publisher: Parekarma Publications
Journal: Internationale Journal of Disability Studies, Special Education & Rehabilitation
ISSN: 2455-8001
Publication Year: 2021
Title: Revisiting Pedagogical Processes for Learners with Disabilities: COVID-19 and Beyond
Journal: Internationale Journal of Disability Studies, Special Education & Rehabilitation
ISSN: 2455-8001
Publication Year: 2021
Title: Temperament of Underprivileged Children
Journal: International Journal of Home Science
ISSN: 2395-7476
Publication Year: 2017
Title: Effect of Intervention Programme on Psychological Abilities of Poor Children
Journal: Advances Research Journal of Home Science
ISSN: 2231-6418
Publication Year: 2017
Title: Scientific Development of Teaching Learning Material (TLM): Interface Between Higher Education and Primary Education
Journal: Internationale Journal of Disability Studies, Special Education & Rehabilitation
ISSN: 2455-8001
Publication Year: 2017
Title: General Teachers and Special Education Teachers: Interlinkages Towards Mainstream Inclusive Education
Journal: Internationale Journal of Disability Studies, Special Education & Rehabilitation
ISSN: 2455-8001
Publication Year: 2016
Title: Family and Intellectual Development of Children
Journal: Asian Journal of Home Science
ISSN: 0976-8351
Publication Year: 2016
Title: Psychological Well-being of First Year College Students
Journal: Indian Journal of Educational Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal
ISSN: 2349-6908
Publication Year: 2015
Title: Specific Learning Disability (SLD): Tracing the Historical Evolution and Confusion
Journal: Internationale Journal of Disability Studies, Special Education and Rehabilitation
ISSN: 2455-8001
Publication Year: 2015
Title: Parental Care and Non-Parental Care Setting
Journal: Asian Science
ISSN: 0976-7959
Publication Year: 2015
Title: Barrier-Free House Interior Design for Wheelchair Users: Issues and Perspective in India
Journal: Internationale Journal of Disability Studies, Special Education & Rehabilitation
ISSN: 2455-8001
Publication Year: 2015
Title: Role & Capacity Building of School Disaster Management Team: Issues and Insights
Journal: International Journal of Education and Management Studies
ISSN: 2231-5632
Publication Year: 2014
Title: Disaster Preparedness and Prevention: Awareness of School Going Children
Journal: International Journal of Psychosocial Research (IJPSR)
ISSN: 2320-6381
Publication Year: 2014
Title: State–Civil Partnership: Edu-Psychological Issues Towards Qualitative and Quantitative Development
Journal: Psychology of India Journal
Publication Year: 2014
Title: Influence of Diverse Learning Styles on the Patterns of the Processes of Remembering and Classroom Dynamics
Journal: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science
ISSN: 23487429
Publication Year: 2014
Title: Influence of Technology: Adolescents’ Interests
Journal: Journal of Psychological Research
Volume & Issue: Vol. 5, No. 1
Publication Date: January–June 2010
Title: Anger in Children
Journal: Journal of Psychological Research
Volume & Issue: Vol. 5, No. 2
Publication Date: July–December 2010
Title: Reading to Recover: Reaching to the Child in Traumatic and Other Difficult Psycho-social Situations
Journal: Quarterly Journal of the Association of Writers and Illustrators for Children (AWIC)
Volume & Issue: Vol. 28, No. 3
Publication Date: April–June 2009
Title: A Study on Teaching and Learning Strategies Followed by Special Educators and Parents for Children with Autism in Delhi
Publication: The Magical Years – National Workshop on Early Learning and Intuitive Teaching
Organized By: NEUPA, The Katha Holistic Early Learning Center
Publication Year: 2009
Title: Abilities in Autistic Children and Their Relevance in Special Education
Publication: Excellence in Home Science – Compendium of Papers, Lady Irwin College
Publication Year: 2008
Title: Classroom Dynamics and Heterosexuality
Publication: Excellence in Home Science – Compendium of Papers, Lady Irwin College
Publication Year: 2008
Title: Barriers in Learning: Some Psycho-social Issues
Publication: ICERI 2008 Proceedings – International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation
ISBN: 978-84-612-5367-8
Location: Madrid, Spain
Publication Date: November 2008
Title: Development of the Resource Corners and Kit for Classrooms: Understanding Psycho-social Issues in Classroom Dynamics
Publication: Report of the Regional Workshop on Children with Special Needs
Publication Date: November 2008
Title: Reading Habits and Interests of Children Across Age Groups and Across Three Decades
Journal: Quarterly Journal of the Association of Writers and Illustrators for Children (AWIC)
Publication Year: 2007
Title: Study on Inclusion, Integration and Special Schools for Autistic Children
Publication: XXVII Biennial Conference of HSAI
Publication Year: 2007
Title: Education Socialization Processes and the Child’s Adjustment
Journal: Family Networker – Newsletter of the Indian Association of Family Therapy
Volume: Vol. 1, No. 15
Publication Year: 2002
Books
Title: Pester Power: Its Contextualization in the Indian Hotel Industry
Publisher: Global Book Organisation
Year of Publication: 2013
Title: Creating a Learning School Environment: Child Development and Pedagogical Issues
Publisher: Academic Excellence, New Delhi
Year of Publication: 2007
Title: Advanced Dictionary of Home Science
Publisher: Arise Publishers, New Delhi
Year of Publication: 2006
Title: Educational Guidance and Counselling
Publisher: Rajat Publishers, New Delhi
Year of Publication: 2005
Title: Family–School: A Psycho-social Analysis of the Impact on the School-going Child
Publisher: PHI Publications, New Delhi
Title: Work–Balance Conflict: A Study of the Indian Hotel Industry
Publisher: Global Book Organisation
Title: Bibliotherapy Books (Series)
Publisher: Parekarma Publications
Conference / Seminar: Academic Presentation / Participation
Venue: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Date: April 2011
Title of Presentation: Barriers in Learning: Some Psycho-social Issues
Conference / Seminar: International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI 2008)
Venue: Madrid, Spain (Virtual Presentation)
Type: Paper Presentation
Date: 17–19 November 2008
Title of Presentation: Storytelling: Child Rearing Practices and Historical Indian Literature
Conference / Seminar: 31st World Congress of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)
Venue: Copenhagen, Denmark
Type: Paper Presentation
Date: September 2008
Title of Presentation: Reading Habits and Interest of Children: Across Age Groups and Across Three Decades
Conference / Seminar: 30th World Congress of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)
Theme: Children’s Literature and Social Development
Venue: Macau, China
Type: Paper Presentation
Date: Presentation 2006 (Reported by The Hindu, 9th November 2002)
Title of Presentation: Primary Education in India and Thailand – A Comparison
Conference / Seminar: International Conference entitled “India–Thailand: New Horizons in Education”
Venue: Bangkok, Thailand
Sponsored By: Ministry of Education, Thailand
Type: Paper Presentation and Main Organizer
Date: November 2001
Title of Presentation: Universalisation of Education in India: Some Issues and Reflections
Conference / Seminar: International Conference entitled “India–Thailand: New Horizons in Education”
Venue: Bangkok, Thailand
Sponsored By: Ministry of Education, Thailand
Type: Paper Presentation and Main Organizer
Date: November 2001
Venue: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Date: April 2011
Title of Presentation: Barriers in Learning: Some Psycho-social Issues
Conference / Seminar: International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI 2008)
Venue: Madrid, Spain (Virtual Presentation)
Type: Paper Presentation
Date: 17–19 November 2008
Title of Presentation: Storytelling: Child Rearing Practices and Historical Indian Literature
Conference / Seminar: 31st World Congress of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)
Venue: Copenhagen, Denmark
Type: Paper Presentation
Date: September 2008
Title of Presentation: Reading Habits and Interest of Children: Across Age Groups and Across Three Decades
Conference / Seminar: 30th World Congress of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)
Theme: Children’s Literature and Social Development
Venue: Macau, China
Type: Paper Presentation
Date: Presentation 2006 (Reported by The Hindu, 9th November 2002)
Title of Presentation: Primary Education in India and Thailand – A Comparison
Conference / Seminar: International Conference entitled “India–Thailand: New Horizons in Education”
Venue: Bangkok, Thailand
Sponsored By: Ministry of Education, Thailand
Type: Paper Presentation and Main Organizer
Date: November 2001
Title of Presentation: Universalisation of Education in India: Some Issues and Reflections
Conference / Seminar: International Conference entitled “India–Thailand: New Horizons in Education”
Venue: Bangkok, Thailand
Sponsored By: Ministry of Education, Thailand
Type: Paper Presentation and Main Organizer
Date: November 2001