Resume

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[ 2018 ] - [ 2024]

[ New York University (NYU), New York, NY, USA ] 

[ PhD Cognition and Perception ]

[ 2023 ] - MPhil in Cognition and Perception

Primary advisor: Prof. Marisa Carrasco-Queijeiro
Dissertation: Exploring the influence of microsaccade dynamics, endogenous attention, and  rapid perceptual learning on Performance Fields

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[ 2012 ] - [ 2013 ]

[ University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK ] 

[ MSc Human Cognitive Neuropsychology ]

Dissertation advisor: Asst. Prof. David Carmel

Dissertation: Examining the Effects of Repeated Exposure to Continuous Flash Suppression (CFS)

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[ 2009 ] - [ 2012 ]

[ Christ University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ] 

[ BA (Hons) Psychology ]

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 [ 2018 ] -  [ 2024 ]

[ New York University, New York, NY, USA ] 

[ Doctoral Researcher ]

• Led data acquisition and analysis for three major projects (100+ participants) using eye-tracking and psychophysics to study perception and attention. 

• Developed MATLAB and R scripts for data cleaning, analysis, and visualization, ensuring accurate and efficient handling of large datasets.

• Developed computational models for human perceptual data analysis, informing user experience research by modeling perceptual and attentional processes.

• Created and standardized psychophysical protocols, enhancing research reproducibility across studies.

• Mentored junior researchers and coordinated team efforts to achieve research objectives efficiently.

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[May 2022 ] - [ Dec 2024 ]

[ New York University, New York, NY, USA ] 

[ Graduate Adjunct/ Course Assistant ]
Taught ‘Introduction to Psychology’ and ‘Perception’ across four undergraduate courses (500+ students), providing a broad overview of key concepts, including research methods and data analysis.

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[ 2015 ] - [ 2018 ]

[ Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ] 

[ Researcher ]

Tata Longitudinal Study of Aging (Dr. Naren P. Rao's lab)
The Cognition, Computation, and Behavior Lab (Assoc. Prof. Sridharan Devarajan's lab)

• Led data collection and analysis for India's largest longitudinal aging study (500+ participants), utilizing scalable research methodologies to extract medical, behavioral, and cognitive insights for early biomarker identification.

• Designed and conducted user-centered research using eye-tracking, psychophysics, and computational modeling to analyze gaze patterns and decision-making processes.

• Collaborated with scientists, clinicians, and engineers to apply research findings in clinical and scientific contexts.

• Developed workflows for large-scale studies, ensuring data integrity and efficient research execution.

• Presented findings to diverse audiences and contributed to peer-reviewed publications.

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[ 2014]

[ Objective - A Communications Consultancy ]

[ Writer, Photographer ]

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[ 2013 ] - [ 2014 ]

[ A Generalized Education Metastructure, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ] 

[ Consultant Neuropsychologist ]

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[ May 2013 ] - [ Aug 2013 ]

[ University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK ] 

[ Graduate Research Assistant ]

Principal Investigator: Prof. Robert McIntosh

Collaborator: Asst. Prof. Antimo Buonocore

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[ 2023 Functional Vision & Accessibility (FVA) Conference travel support ]

Travel support to participate in and present our work (Microsaccades around the visual field) at the 2023 Functional Vision & Accessibility (FVA) Conference, organized by the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute (SKERI).

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[ 2022 FoVea Travel and Networking Award ]

Awarded by Females of Vision et al. (FoVea) (funded by the National Science Foundation and the journal, Visual Cognition) to participate in the Vision Sciences Society (VSS) Annual Meeting 2022 and work on building a professional network.

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[ 2020 NYU GSAS Dean's Student Travel Grant ]

Travel support to participate in and present our work (Microsaccades around the visual field) at the (Virtual) Vision Sciences Society (V-VSS) Annual Meeting 2020 (deferred, owing to the pandemic).

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[ 2018 Henry M. MacCracken Fellowship ]

Full funding for my PhD in Cognition and Perception at New York University.

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[ 2017 travel awards from: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) (International Travel by Non-ICMR Scientists) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India (Conference, Travel, Exhibition and Popular Lectures (CTEP) Grant) ]

Travel support to participate in and present our work (brain imaging findings in the TATA longitudinal study) at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2017.

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[ 2021 ] - [ 2022 ]

[ DEI Chair, NYU Psychology DEI Committee ]

Led initiatives to enhance diversity and inclusion in research and academia, including faculty training, bias reporting improvements, and PhD program outreach.

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[ 2020 ] - [ 2021 ]

[ Graduate Mentor ]

2021 NYU Psychology DEI Virtual Summer Research Program,
NYU DEI Summer Research Program 2021,
NYU 2020, 2021 C&P Buddy System,
2020 NYU Psychology Virtual Research Internship program

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[ 2019 ] - [ 2022 ]

[ Graduate Panel Member ]

NYU Psychology DEI PhD Preview Program,
NYU Psychology Virtual Preview Days 2021 ( + Organizer, PhD Panel Discussion),
2019 NYU Psychology ‘How to get into grad school’ workshop

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[ 2014 ]

[ Teacher (English, Hindi, Mathematics) ]

U&I Charity, Bengaluru, India

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[ 2025 ] 

[ Full Member, Sigma XI ]

'Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society is the world’s largest multidisciplinary honor society for scientists and engineers. Its mission is to enhance the health of the research enterprise, foster integrity in science and engineering, and promote the public understanding of science for the purpose of improving the human condition. Membership in Sigma XI is by nomination only; an individual who has shown noteworthy achievement as an original investigator in a field of pure or applied science is eligible for election to Full Membership.'

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[ 2019 ], [ 2020 ], [2022], [2024]

[ Graduate Student Member, Vision Sciences Society ]

'The Vision Sciences Society is a nonprofit membership organization of scientists who are interested in the functional aspects of vision. VSS was founded in 2001 with the main purpose of holding an annual meeting that brings together scientists from the broad range of disciplines that contribute to vision science, including visual psychophysics, neuroscience, computational vision and cognitive psychology. Membership in Vision Sciences Society is on a calendar year basis and is open to individuals with an interest in the field of vision sciences.'

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[ 2022 ] - [present]

[ Females of Vision et al. (FoVea) ]

'Females of Vision et al. (FoVea) aims to promote women in vision research. Its mission is to advance the visibility, impact, and success of women in vision science. Affilitation is open to people of all genders interested in promoting women in vision science.'