Professional Overview

Dr. Nand Kumar is a Professor at the Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS New Delhi, with specialization in Neurobiology, Neuropsychiatry, and Bio Psychosocial community psychiatry.

Key Professional Highlights

• Prof. In charge of ICMR CARE in Neuromodulation for Mental Health
• Sub-Dean (Exams) at AIIMS Delhi from 2011-2015
• Chairman of physical treatment committee, Indian Psychiatric Society
• Founding President of Neuromodulation Society (India)
• Vice chair of National Network of Depression Centers INDIA

Research Expertise

• Conducted numerous research projects on brain stimulation techniques
• Principal Investigator for multiple ICMR and DST funded projects
• Focus on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
• Extensive research in psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder

Publications & Academic Contributions

• Over 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Published research on brain stimulation, psychiatric disorders, and mental health interventions
• Authored a manual on "Prison Mental Health in India"
• Supervised 8 MD theses as chief guide
• Co-guided 10 additional theses
• Published 1 book
• Member of multiple national and international professional committees

Research Focus

His research primarily focuses on innovative neurological and psychiatric treatment techniques, with a strong emphasis on non-invasive brain stimulation methods.