Anushka Merlyn Arakal
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
M.A. in Counselling Psychology
Ph.D. (Pursuing)
Email id: anushka.arakal@nmims.edu
Major Area/ Specialization: Counselling Psychology
Academic Profile
- Currently pursuing Ph.D. from NMIMS Deemed-to-be University.
- Master’s in Psychology (Specialization- Counselling) from Smt. Maniben M. P. Shah Women's College of Arts & Commerce (Autonomous).
- Bachelor’s in Psychology from G. Joshi College of Arts
Teaching Experience
- Assistant Professor at JDSoLA, NMIMS (July 2023 - Present)
- Lecturer at Patkar-Varde College (January - November 2023)
- Lecturer at SDSOS & JDSoLA, NMIMS (2021 - 2023)
Research Interests
Social Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Personality Psychology, Positive Psychology.
Administrative Roles
- Faculty In-charge for F.Y B.Sc. (Applied Psychology)
- Faculty In-charge for Psychology Committee
Academic Roles
- Guide for TY B.Sc. (Applied Psychology) students research project work at NMIMS.
Courses Taught
Monsoon/ Fall Semester
B.Sc. (Applied Psychology) courses:
- Environmental Psychology
- Case Study Practical
- Analytical Review
Winter/ Spring Semester
B.Sc. (Applied Psychology) courses:
- Foundations of Personality
- Psychological Foundation of Education
- Assessment & Social Experiment Practical
M.Sc. (Applied Psychology) course:
- Hospital Practicum (Clinical Specialization)
- Organizational and Marketing Psychology
Conference Presentations
Arakal, A., Karkhanis, R. (2024). "Narrative Analysis on Doomscrolling in the Digital Era” presented at the 9th International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology on 22nd November 2024.
