Mukherjee, S. and VanHeuvelen, J. (2026). “Behavioral vs. Cognitive: Expanded Definitions of Coping and Stigma Resistance.” Social Science and Medicine, 400.
Dr. Shibashis
Mukherjee
Interdisciplinary scholar with contributions in Geology, Sociology, Psychology, Organization Behavior, Human Resource, Health Care with a passion for Music.
- 2001BSc GeologyCalcutta University
- 2003MSc Applied GeologyJadavpur University
- 2007MS GeologyIndiana University
- 2011MA SociologyIndiana University
- 2016PhD SociologyIndiana University
- 2017Assistant ProfessorIIM Bangalore
- 2021Assistant ProfessorAhmedabad University
- 2023Assistant ProfessorXLRI Jamshedpur
Geology
Education & Degrees
MS in Geology
Indiana University
“One-atmosphere Experimental Investigation of the Role of Cooling Rate on Minor and Trace Element Partitioning between Orthopyroxene and Clinopyroxene in Andesitic Magmas”
MSc in Applied Geology
Jadavpur University
“Physico-chemical Analysis of the Waters of Rivers Matla and Saptamukhi in Sunderban District, West Bengal”
BSc in Geology
Calcutta University
Sociology
Education & Degrees
PhD in Sociology
Indiana University
“To Hope is Human, to Hide, Divine: The Role of Emotions in Palliative Care Settings in the US and India”
MA in Sociology
Indiana University
“Gender Regimes and Employment Commitment: A Cross-national Comparison across Twenty-Two Countries”
Publications
Mukherjee, S., VanHeuvelen, J., and Thomas, C. (2025). “Professional in Practice: Stigma Management Strategies of Workers with Concealed Mental Health Conditions.” Work and Occupations, 52(2): 245-247.
Teaching
- Introduction to Social Psychology: Society and the Individual
- Research Methods
- Introduction to Sociology
Psychology
Publication
Mukherjee, S. and Heise, D. (2017). “Affective Meanings of 1,469 Concepts in Calcutta.” Behavior Research Methods, 49(1): 184-197.
Organizational Behavior
Publication
Mukherjee, S. and Thomas, C. (2023). “Feeling Rule Management and Relational Authority: Fostering Patient Compliance in Palliative Care Consultations.” Organization Studies, 44(3): 451–472.
FT-50 journal at the time of publication.
Teaching
- OB I: Individual and Group Behaviour in Organization
- OB II: Organizational Structure, Design and Change
Human Resource
Teaching
- People Practices and Decision-Making
Health Care
Publication
Rojas, F., Thomas, C., Mukherjee, S., Meanwell, E., and Apgar, L. (2019). “Complementary Work in the Hospital: How Infection Preventionists Perceive Opportunities for Cooperation with Higher Status Physicians.” Journal of Professions and Organization, 6(2): 196-212.
Teaching
- Health-care Management
Practical / Applied Experience
Worked as an Intern in the Palliative Care Department of IU Health (2013–2014).