
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Rajnandini Chakrabarti is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (MILHS). She holds Master’s degree in Psychology with specialisation in Clinical Psychology and Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, and Psychology. She has gained practical exposure through clinical and rehabilitation internships. Her academic interests include mental health, well-being, resilience, and positive psychology, with a particular focus on research-driven understanding of psychological constructs.
She teaches skill based courses. She is also a Certified CBT Coach Practitioner and has completed a certified course in Sports Psychology. She has actively contributed to academic research and scholarly discourse, having presented multiple research papers at national and international conferences. She is committed to applying psychological theory and research to real-world mental health settings and aspires to build meaningful career in research and academia.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention | V Semester |
| Positive Psychology | II Semester |
| Special Educators Training | II Semester |
| Life Span Development- Prenatal to Late Childhood | II Semester |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc | Clinical Psychology | REVA University | |
| BA | Journalism,English,Psychology | REVA University |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts,Humanities and Social Sciences,Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Assistant Professor | December 2025 - Till Date |