EDUCATION
Ph.D. New York University, School / Clinical Psychology
M.A. New York University, General Psychology
M.A. University of Delhi, New Delhi, India, Clinical Psychology
B.A. University of Delhi, New Delhi, India, Psychology, with Honor
PAST AFFILIATION
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
HONORS
2013 Teacher of the Year Award, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, NY
2011 Teacher of the Year Award, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, NY
2009 Doctoral Graduation Honoree, New York University, NY
2008 Distinguished Teaching Award, Department of Applied Psychology, NYU, NY
2007 Dean’s Grant for Student Research, New York University, NY
2007 Mitchell Leaska Dissertation Award, New York University, NY
2003 Master of Arts Scholar for outstanding performance, New York University, NY
1999 Valedictorian, Undergraduate Honoree, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
TEACHING
Neuropsychological Assessment - for Psychology Fellows, Interns, and Externs at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
Functional Neuroanatomy and Neuropsychology of ADHD - for Psychiatry Fellows at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
Research Methods and Ethics - for Undergraduates at New York University, Department of Applied Psychology
Childhood Psychopathology - for Master's Students at The Indian Institute of Counseling, New Delhi, India
PUBLICATIONS
Mukherjee, P. (2015). Barriers in the early identification of learning problems. In Tree of Life, A Resource for South Asian Parents. Chai Parenting Initiative.
Branson, C. E.; Clemmey, P.; & Mukherjee, P. (2011, December). Text message reminders to improve outpatient therapy attendance among adolescents: A pilot study. Psychological Services.
Halkitis, P., Kupprat, S.A., & Mukherjee, P.P. (2010). Longitudinal associations between case management supportive Services Utilization among HIV-Positive Women in New York City. Journal of Women’s Health, 19, 99-108.
Qin, D., Way, N., & Mukherjee, P.P. (2008, March). The other side of the model minority myth: Family and peer influence on the psychological and social adjustment of Chinese American Adolescents. Journal of Youth and Society, 1-27.
Halkitis, P., Mukherjee, P.P., & Palamar, J.J. (2008). Hierarchical linear modeling of Methamphetamine use and sex risk behaviors in gay and bisexual men. AIDS Behavior.
Halkitis, P., Palamar, J.J., & Mukherjee, P.P. (2008). Analysis of HIV medication adherence in relation to person & treatment characteristics. Aids Patient Care and STDs, 22, 1-13.
Palamar, J.J., Mukherjee, P.P., & Halkitis, P. (2008). A longitudinal investigation of powder cocaine use among gay and bisexual “Club Drug” using men. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 69, 806-813.
Halkitis, P., Palamar, J.J., & Mukherjee, P.P. (2007). Poly-club-drug use among gay and bisexual men: A longitudinal analysis. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 89, 153-160.
Halkitis, P., Mukherjee, P.P., & Palamar, J.J. (2007). Multilevel modeling to explain methamphetamine use among gay & bisexual men. Addiction, 102, 76-83.
Way, N., Greene, M.L., & Mukherjee, P.P. (2007). Parental peer-related attitudes and practices and their link to friendship quality among Chinese American, African American, and Latino youth. In B. Brown & N. Mounts (Eds), Linking parents and family to adolescent peer relations: Ethnic and cultural considerations. Monograph for Child and Adolescent Development.
Mukherjee, P.P., & Alpert, J.L. (2005). Overview of psychological interventions in the acute aftermath of disaster. In L. Barbanel & R.J. Sternberg (Eds.), Psychological interventions in times of crisis. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
PRESENTATIONS
Mukherjee, P.P., Gupta, T., & Way, N. (2009, April). Parental Influences on adolescent friendships: A cross cultural analysis. Presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development, Denver, CO.
Mukherjee, P.P., Jackson, V., & Way, N. (2009, April). Association between perceived school climate and adolescents’ psychological adjustment: A cross-cultural analysis. Presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development, Denver, CO.
Niwa, E.W., Mukherjee, P.P., Tubbs, C., & Hughes, D.L. (2009, April). Maternal perceptions of adolescent friendships in the United States, China, and India. presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development, Denver, CO.
Way, N., Mukherjee, P.P., Hughes, D., & Niwa, E. (2009). Influences of ethnic/ racial discrimination on psychosocial adjustment of middle school students. To be presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development, Denver, CO.
Way, N., Mukherjee, P.P., & Hughes, D. (2008). Sources, forms, and correlates of ethnic racial discrimination among middle school students. Presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescent, Chicago, IL.
Doan, S., Mukherjee, P.P., Way, N., & Hughes, D. (2007, March). Maternal peer management and adolescents’ perceptions of friendship quality. Presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development, Boston, MA.
Mukherjee, P.P., Way, N., & Hughes, D. (2007, March). The Meaning of friendships in African American, Latino, or Asian American families. Presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development, Boston, MA.
Mukherjee, P.P., & Way, N. (2006, March). The Links between parents and peers among Chinese American adolescents. Presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescent, San Francisco, CA.
Greene, M.L., Way, N., & Mukherjee, P.P. (2005, April). Trajectories of perceived connection and conflict among Chinese American and Latino urban adolescents. Presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development, Atlanta, GA.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Academy of Neuropsychology
New York Neuropsychology Group
American Psychological Association
National Association of School Psychologist
Society for Research on Child Development
Society for Research on Adolescence
Indian Association of Clinical Psychology