Nazish Salahuddin

Dr. Nazish Salahuddin is a Principal Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Psychology. She holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Maryland (2008). Her expertise and professional interests are focused on multicultural psychology, gender studies, and social justice, particularly examining the impacts of gender and race-based discrimination on mental health. She is licensed as a psychologist in the State of Maryland.

Dr. Salahuddin's educational background includes:

• PhD in Counseling Psychology, University of Maryland, 2008

Her research explores multicultural and social justice issues, gender dynamics, and the psychological effects of discrimination. Key areas of study include mental health outcomes in diverse populations, cultural processes influencing group dynamics, and the intersectionality of race and gender in social contexts. She actively contributes to advancing understanding of how systemic inequities impact mental well-being.

Dr. Salahuddin’s professional contributions extend to academic leadership through her role in undergraduate program direction. While specific grant details or student advisement records are not detailed here, her teaching portfolio includes courses on multicultural psychology, counseling methodologies, and the psychology of women.