Paul Raj is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru. He has obtained a postgraduate degree in Counselling Psychology and M.Phil. in Learning Disabilities. Presently he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Cognitive Functioning and Mathematical Abilities among Primary School Children and teaches courses in Basic Psychological Processes, Lifespan Development, Cognitive Psychology, and Positive Psychology, apart from guest lectures in Counselling Skills and Learning Disabilities. His research areas include child and adolescent development, specific learning disorders and positive psychology. He is also a practicing positive psychotherapist in the areas related to children and adolescents.