Research & Scholarship
- Research design & methodology
- Quantitative & qualitative analysis
- Psychometric instrument development
- Literature synthesis
- Mixed-methods research
- Academic publishing
Performance Psychology · Mental Health · Research · Consulting
Dr Dev Roychowdhury
Scholar Researcher Consultant
Dr. Dev Roychowdhury is a scholar, consultant, and interdisciplinary thought leader whose expertise spans psychology, business, branding, marketing, management, and digital content strategy. His research appears in rigorous peer-reviewed outlets published by Nature Portfolio, Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, Routledge, SAGE, Frontiers, and MDPI. He has taught psychology at the University of British Columbia, Monash University, Victoria University, and Federation University. A former commissioned military officer, he has directed high-stakes human performance programmes within the armed forces, elite sport, and corporate sectors across multiple continents.
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- 0Conference presentations
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Core Competencies
Six disciplines.
One calm method.
Teaching & Pedagogy
- University lecturing
- Course & curriculum design
- Assessment design
- Student mentoring & supervision
- Course coordination
Leadership & Consulting
- Strategic & transformational leadership
- Project management
- Military & operational leadership
- Performance consulting
- Critical thinking
Scholarly Communication & Service
- Academic writing
- Public speaking & keynotes
- Conference presentation & symposium chairing
- Editorial leadership
- Peer review
- Science communication
Digital & Content Strategy
- Digital publishing & content strategy
- Web development
- Social media strategy
- Community engagement
- Web analytics
- Automation
Collaboration & Engagement
- Cross-cultural communication
- International research collaboration
- Stakeholder management
- Brand development & research visibility
- Knowledge translation
Selected Work Experience
The work.
Under real pressure.
Founder and Chief Consultant
DR ACADEMY
- Founded consulting enterprise specialising in research and corporate solutions, developing comprehensive brand identity, communication strategy, and digital presence to reach global audiences
- Delivered 500+ webinars and workshops to 1000+ individuals across corporate, academic, and military settings, demonstrating exceptional public speaking and online presentation skills
- Managed all marketing communications including website development, newsletter production, and social media presence across all major platforms
- Published research articles and blog content regularly, demonstrating consistent content creation and scientific communication skills
- Engaged and collaborated with external agencies, demonstrating stakeholder relationship management and cross-cultural communication abilities
- Developed promotional materials and communication campaigns to disseminate business services across multiple digital channels
Research Scholar & Instructor
University of British Columbia
- Designed and delivered a comprehensive course on Sport and Exercise Psychology for UBC Vancouver Summer Program
- Assisted in teaching courses on Sport and Exercise Psychology; and Planning Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Programs
- Managed multichannel communications with students and staff ensuring timely responses and maintaining high engagement levels
- Mentored graduate and undergraduate students on scholarly development, demonstrating one-on-one communication skills and personalised guidance
- Participated in departmental strategic communications, contributing to research visibility, teaching improvements, and community engagement initiatives
- Collaborated with staff and managers to improve program offerings, demonstrating stakeholder management and feedback integration skills
Founder & Advisor
Adieka
- Founded a boutique consulting agency integrating ancient wisdom traditions with modern evidence-based frameworks to drive individual, organisational, and community transformation
- Designed and led initiatives across three core pillars: research, consulting, and community impact, aligning psychological insight with real-world application
- Delivered high-impact consulting solutions across sectors including education, technology, healthcare, and social sciences, helping organisations improve performance and scale sustainably
- Built and executed holistic strategy frameworks combining cultural psychology, behavioral science, and systems thinking
- Mentored and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, research-backed interventions that bridge cultural insight and modern practice
Digital Strategist
ROYED — the agency powering web presence
- Founded web design agency following military service-related injury, providing all-inclusive web packages including custom domains, secure hosting, personalised email, and advanced security features
- Developed comprehensive digital solutions for diverse clients eliminating need for multiple service providers and reducing costs
- Created brand identities, communication strategies, and marketing campaigns for clients across e-commerce, education, and professional services sectors
- Implemented integrated communication solutions including email marketing, web analytics, payment systems, and content creation tools
- Provided ongoing support including website maintenance, backup and security, email configuration, social media integration, and customer relationship management
And before that —
Army Officer
Australian Defence Force
Advised senior commanders on personnel management. Delivered presentations and training on resilience, suicide prevention, and operational mental health. Facilitated BattleSmart and Human Performance Optimisation. Leadership training at Royal Military College.
Academic Teaching Scholar
Victoria · Monash · Federation Universities
Lectures, tutorials, and workshops across psychology units. Mentored students from diverse backgrounds. Designed course materials and assessments.
Research Supervisor
Victoria University
Supervised Urban and Neighbourhood Renewal Projects across five Melbourne suburbs. Mixed-methods community research. Directed research and government staff.
Education
Trained to think.
Then to apply.
Doctorate – Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma – Psychology
Bachelors (Honours) – Psychology
Teaching Experience
Thousands of students.
Top universities.
Dr Roychowdhury has taught psychology to thousands of students across multiple year levels — at UBC in Canada, and at Monash, Victoria, and Federation Universities in Australia. His teaching draws consistently positive feedback and follows a student-centred approach.
Course developed
Mastering Performance Psychology
The flagship course — explore it on drdevroy.com ↗
Also developed: Sport and Exercise Psychology — University of British Columbia.
University of British Columbia 3 courses
VSP 2023 KIN 150 KIN 442
Victoria University 12 courses
APP 1012 APP 1013 APP 1016 ASX 1003 HHH 1000 APP 2013 APS 2030 APP 2014 APS 2040 APP 3034 APP 3035 APP 3015
Monash University 1 course
PSY 1011
Federation University 2 courses
EXSCI 2107 EXSCI 2001
Research Output
Published with the world’s
leading academic publishers.
nature portfolio
Taylor & Francis
ROUTLEDGE
ELSEVIER
SAGE
frontiers
MDPI
A multi-country and region comparison of the news coverage of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games
View Article →Motivation in physical activity
View Article →Understanding mindfulness in sport, exercise, and performance psychology
View Article →God and games: The role of religion in sport
View Article →Mindfulness in sport and exercise psychology
View Article →Mindfulness practice during COVID-19 crisis: Implications for confinement, physical inactivity, and sedentarism
View Article →The transnational migration of mindfulness: A call for reflective pause in sport and exercise psychology
View Article →Moving mindfully: The role of mindfulness practice in physical activity and health behaviours
View Article →Physical activity for health and wellbeing: The role of motives for participation
View Article →2019 Novel Coronavirus disease, crisis, and isolation
View Article →Using physical activity to enhance health outcomes across the life span
View Article →Spiritual well-being in sport and exercise psychology
View Article →A comprehensive measure of participation motivation: Examining and validating the Physical Activity and Leisure Motivation Scale (PALMS)
View Article →Accomplished social science researcher with extensive scholarly, scientific, and industry experience.
Editorial Board · Discover Public Health
Co-Editor · Asian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Scientific Reports
PLoS ONE
Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
BMC Psychology
International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
SAGE Open
BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
Technical Skills
The toolkit.
Quietly fluent.
Platforms
Google · Apple · Meta · Microsoft
CMS & Web
Ghost · WordPress · HubSpot · Squarespace · Wix · Shopify · Carrd · custom code
Email & Newsletter
Mailchimp · Mailgun · MailerLite · Ghost · Substack · Beehiiv
Social & Scheduling
Buffer · Later · Hootsuite · Fedica · Typefully · Pallyy · CoSchedule
Automation
Zapier · n8n · Make · HubSpot
Analytics
Matomo · Google Search Console · TinyBird · Umami · Plausible · Simple Analytics
Project Management
Notion · Asana · Trello · Monday · Excel · Google Sheets
Design & AI
Canva Pro · Adobe · Microsoft Designer · Claude · ChatGPT · Perplexity · Gemini
Payments & Data
Stripe · Square · Shopify · WooCommerce · advanced spreadsheets · JSON-LD schema
Additional Qualifications, Courses & Skills
Always learning.
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Content Marketing Principles for Business
Semrush Academy
Social Media Marketing Certificate
HubSpot Academy
Education Content Strategy Certification
HubSpot Academy
Ads Search
Certified Trainer, Cognitive Processing Therapy
Phoenix Australia · University of Melbourne
Defence Leadership Training
Australian Defence Force
Regimental Officer Training · Army Service Officer Training
Australian Defence Force
Mental Health Risk Assessment Training
Australian Defence Force
Military Risk Management Training
Australian Department of Defence
The Fine Print
NationalityAustralian
Current ResidenceCanada
Driver’s LicenceFull
Social Proof
“Behavioural science under conditions of genuine pressure and consequence.”
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Membership
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Practise it.
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Contact
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meaningful.
One conversation is all it takes to start. No pressure. No jargon. Just a clear next step.