Shikha Dixit

Dr. Shikha Dixit is a Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), where she has established herself as a leading researcher in health psychology and social representations. With over two decades of academic experience, her work bridges psychological theory with practical applications in healthcare settings, particularly focusing on marginalized populations in the Indian context.

• PhD in Psychology from St. John's College, Agra University (1992)
• M.A. in Psychology from St. John's College, Agra University (1988)
• B.A. from St. John's College, Agra University (1986)

Dr. Dixit's research spans multiple interconnected domains including Health Psychology, Social Representations, Illness Narratives, Social Cognition, Organizational Cognition, and Mental Models. Her work particularly emphasizes the psychosocial dimensions of health and illness, with a strong focus on gender issues, HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health in the Indian context. She employs qualitative methodologies to explore how individuals and communities understand, experience, and cope with health challenges.

Her publication record demonstrates a consistent trajectory of high-quality research from 2005 to 2019, with notable concentration between 2016-2017. Dr. Dixit's work shows a clear interdisciplinary approach, bridging psychology with public health, sociology, and organizational behavior. Her research predominantly addresses healthcare challenges in India, with particular attention to women's health, HIV/AIDS, and cardiovascular diseases, reflecting both theoretical depth and practical relevance to the Indian healthcare system.

• Letters of commendation from Director, IIT Kanpur for excellence in teaching
• UGC Research Associateship (1993)
• Prof. Hakim Prize for best student in Psychology (1988, St. John's College, Agra)

While specific information about doctoral students isn't detailed in available sources, Dr. Dixit's extensive publication record suggests active mentorship of graduate students. Her research collaborations with colleagues like Banerjee, Malik, Yadav, and Singh indicate participation in interdisciplinary research teams focused on health psychology and social determinants of health. The focus on Indian contexts in her work suggests potential collaborations with healthcare institutions and NGOs working in public health domains.