Pevitr Bansal

Pevitr Bansal is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Montclair State University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research focuses on disruptive and aggressive conduct problems in childhood, particularly the role of callous-unemotional traits in treatment development. He teaches courses in aggression across the lifespan and developmental psychology. Dr. Bansal holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Kentucky (2023) and completed postdoctoral training at UCSF (2024).

Education:
PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Kentucky (2023)
Postdoctoral Fellowship, UCSF (2024)
MS in Clinical Psychology (University of Kentucky, 2019)
BS in Psychology (Penn State University, 2014)

Research Interests:
Dr. Bansal’s work integrates clinical interventions with developmental mechanisms, emphasizing:
- Mechanisms underlying conduct problems in youth
- Callous-unemotional traits’ influence on aggression
- Evidence-based treatment refinement for externalizing disorders
- Network analysis in psychopathology diagnosis

Scientific Awards:
- Robert E. Harris Memorial Award (2024)
- ISRCAP Travel Scholarship (2023)
- Michael T. Nietzel Award (2022)
- Penn State Dean’s List (2010–2013)

Advising & Grants:
- Currently mentoring students in clinical child psychology
- Principal Investigator on NIH grant (F31 AN4523715, 2020)
- Research collaborations at UCSF and University of Kentucky

Lab Activities:
Director of the SAFETY Lab, focusing on affective and contextual factors in disruptive behavior disorders. Collaborates with national and international teams on clinical interventions and psychometric tool development.