
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Encourages experiential learning and discussion. Uses audio-visual stimuli for students to experience components of sensory processing and top down processing. Uses guided discussions for students to develop critical thinking. Sets question papers, invigilates theory examinations and conducts practical examinations.
Guides postgraduates in their research activities and seminars. Helps postgraduate students in their thesis as guide. Does research in various fields of clinical psychology and updates knowledge by attending workshops and conferences at national and state levels.
Is a teacher guardian to undergraduate students and gives best to help them outside the classrooms. Guides the undergraduate students in their research projects. Actively involved in the departmental and institutional other academic activities.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Psychometry | PG III Semester 2026 |
| Cognitive Neuroscience | PG I Semester 2026 |
| Behavioral Medicine | PG IV Semester 2026 |
| Computer Applications and Statistics | PG II Semester 2026 |
| Psychometry | PG III Semester 2025 |
| Cognitive Neuroscience | UG VII Semester 2025 |
| Theories of Personality | UG III Semester 2025 |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Clinical Psychology | National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru | 2025 |
| MPhil | Clinical Psychology | National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru | 2020 |
| UGC-NET | Psychology | CBSE | 2016 |
| M.A | Applied Psychology | Dept. of Applied Psychology and Counselling Centre, Santacruz (University of Mumbai) | 2015 |
| B.A | Psychology | N.K College, Malad, Mumbai, Maharashtra | 2013 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru, Karnataka | Assistant Professor | July 2025 - Till Date |
| Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra | Assistant Professor | 10/2020 to 08/2021 |
| National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (Institute of National Importance), Bengaluru, Karnataka | Post MPhil Clinical Psychology Trainee | 07/2020 to 09/2020 |
| Mithibai College, Juhu-Ville Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra | Visiting Faculty | 11/2016 to 04/2018 |
| R.D and S.H National College and S.W.A Science College, Bandra, Mumbai, Maharashtra | Visiting Faculty | 06/2015 to 04/2018 |
| Department of Applied Psychology and Counselling Centre, Kalina, Santacruz, Mumbai, Maharashtra | Teaching Assistant | 06/2015 to 04/2016 |