University of Southern Punjab

Dr. Umbreen Khizar

Brief Bio

Dr. Umbreen Khizar is an accomplished academician, researcher, and counselling specialist with extensive teaching, administrative, and professional experience in applied psychology. Her areas of expertise include organizational psychology, criminology, counselling, and social psychology. As head of department at the University of Southern Punjab, she led academic programs, supervised research, delivered invited talks, and organized national and international conferences. Her work contributes significantly to addressing contemporary psychological challenges in Pakistan. She is a Certified Body language expert.

Education
Ph.D. Applied Psychology
Universiti Utara Malaysia
2017
M.Phil Applied Psychology
Islamia University Bahawalpur
2012
M.Sc. Applied Psychology
Bahauddin Zakariya University
2009
B.A.
Bahauddin Zakariya University
2007
Professional Experience
Head, Department of Psychology
University of Southern Punjab
2017 – 2026
Co – Head
Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA), Multan Chapter
2025 – Present
Head, Counselling Centre
University of Southern Punjab, Multan
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Visiting Lecturer
Bahauddin Zakariya University Sub‑Campus Sahiwal
2011 – 2013

Professional associations

  • Life member of Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA)
  • Co-Head, Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA), Multan Chapter 
  • External Examiner – Various Universities (IUB, WUM, University of Sahiwal)

Research Interests

Research Publications

  • Publications: 33
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A complete list of 30+ publications is available upon request.

  • Khizar, U., Qazi, No, Ishaq, G., Irfan, S., Ilyas, Z. (2025). Unveiling the Mosaic of Happiness: Illuminating the Intricate Interplay of Psychosocial Factors on Life Satisfaction among Transgender Individuals. Contemporary Journal Of Social Science Review. 3(3), 309-318.
  • Irfan, S., Javed, A., Muzaffar., A & Khizar, U. (2024). Socio-Demographic Determinants of Intimate Partner Violence in Pakistan: The Role of Alcohol Consumption. Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 12(3), 2480-2491.
  • Iqbal, S., Ismail, R., Khizar, U., & Amin, R.(2024). Illegitimate Police Task Stress Questionnaire:Development and Psychometric Evaluation. Российский психологический жуРнал, 21(1), 184-209. 
  • Sharif,A., Khaliq, A., & Khizar, U. (2024). Impact of perceived child rearing practices on intimate relationships. A mediated moderation model of rejection sensitivity and attachments. International Research Journal of Social sciences and Humanitie, 3(1). 388-404  
  • Javed, F., Khizar, U., & Muhammad Yamin. (2023). Personality and Life Satisfaction among Parents of Children with Intellectual Disability: The mediating role of Cognitive Flexibility. Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 11(4), 4790–4796.
  • Jahanzeb, Z., Parveen, S., Khizar, U. (2023). Self-Control As Mediator Between Emotional Intelligence And Burnout Among Doctors. Journal of positive school psychology. 7(4).388-400.

 

Teaching & Supervision

Courses:

  • Personality theories
  • Clinical & Counselling Psychology
  • Research Methods
  • Psychotherapy 
  • Health Psychology

Supervision:

  • M.Phil – 30+ theses completed
  • BS & ADCP Theses – 40+ supervised

Conferences, Talks & Workshops

  • Chief Organizer – 1st International Conference on Social Sciences (2018)
  • Conference Chair – 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences (2024)
  • Guest Speaker – Women University Multan (2025)
  • Guest Speaker – Kohat University of Science & Technology (2025)
  • Session Chair – International Media & Communication Conference (2025)
  • Speaker – International Science Arts Conference (2025)
  • Organizer – Multiple Psychology Workshops & Symposiums (2018–2025)

Collaborations and Honors

  • Lead Psychologist – Police Department Profiling Project (2021)
  • Tele-counseling Representative during COVID-19 response
  • Guest expert on mental health talk shows
  • Organizer of multiple inter-university competitions & counselling drives

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