Ms. Nidhi Sinha | Cognitive Psychology | Young Scientist Award

PhD in Psychology, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), India

Nidhi Sinha is a Cognitive Psychologist pursuing a Ph.D. at IIT Hyderabad, specializing in emotion perception using virtual reality and physiological measures. Her academic journey began with an M.Phil. in Psychology at IIT Hyderabad, where she earned the Institute Silver Medal. Nidhi has worked as a visiting research scholar and research volunteer, contributing to cognitive science projects at IIIT Hyderabad and the University of Hyderabad. She has extensive experience working on emotional perception, cognitive development, and mental health, with a focus on psychosis, emotion recognition, and VR applications. Nidhi’s research aims to explore the intersection of cognitive processes and mental health using innovative tools like VR and EDA. She has also contributed to various publications and conferences on mental health, attention networks, and cognitive biases.

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🎓 Education

Nidhi Sinha holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from IIT Hyderabad, where she conducted research on emotion perception using virtual reality and physiological measures. She also earned an M.Phil. in Psychology from IIT Hyderabad, securing an impressive CGPA of 9.75 and receiving the Institute Silver Medal. Nidhi’s journey in higher education began with a Master of Arts in Applied Psychology from Lovely Professional University (LPU), where she achieved a CGPA of 9.96 and was awarded the University Gold Medal. Her academic pursuits have revolved around cognitive sciences, emotion recognition, and mental health. Nidhi has also contributed to various research projects and gained hands-on experience through internships and collaborations with renowned institutions like the University of Hyderabad and IIIT Hyderabad. This strong academic foundation has paved the way for her innovative research and publications in the field of cognitive psychology.

💼 Experience

Nidhi Sinha’s research and teaching experience spans multiple esteemed institutions. As a Ph.D. candidate at IIT Hyderabad, Nidhi has focused on emotion perception and attentional control, collaborating with leading scientists in the field. Her role as a visiting research scholar at IIIT Hyderabad’s Cognitive Science Lab allowed her to delve deeper into understanding the cognitive aspects of emotional processing. Nidhi’s experience also includes internships at the University of Hyderabad’s Center for Neural and Cognitive Sciences, where she honed her skills in experimental techniques like eye tracking. She has worked on projects involving mental health at ASHA Hospital and has contributed to clinical research at NIMHANS, where she provided Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Additionally, Nidhi has volunteered for research projects in user engagement at IIT Hyderabad’s Department of Computer Science and has served as a teaching assistant, assisting in preparing lectures and academic assessments for postgraduate courses.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Nidhi Sinha has earned numerous accolades for her outstanding academic achievements and contributions to research. She was awarded the Institute Silver Medal for her exceptional performance in M.Phil. Psychology at IIT Hyderabad. Nidhi also received the University Gold Medal during her Master’s in Applied Psychology at LPU, where she achieved the highest CGPA of 9.96. In recognition of her groundbreaking work, Nidhi was honored with the “Early Career Research Award” from the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) in 2017. Her significant contributions to mental health research have earned her several opportunities to collaborate internationally. Nidhi’s research has been featured in prestigious journals, and she has presented her work at multiple conferences. Her dedication to advancing knowledge in cognitive psychology and mental health earned her recognition as an expert reviewer for various academic platforms, including APS, Psychosis, and IGI Publishers.

🔬 Research Focus

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Publication Top Notes

• Title: Stress and worry in the 2020 coronavirus pandemic: Relationships to trust and compliance with preventive measures across 48 countries in the COVIDiSTRESS global survey
  Authors: A Lieberoth, SY Lin, S Stöckli, H Han, M Kowal, R Gelpi, S Chrona, et al.
  Journal: Royal Society Open Science
  Volume & Issue: 8 (2), 200589
  Year: 2021
• Title: COVIDiSTRESS Global Survey dataset on psychological and behavioural consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak
  Authors: Y Yamada, DB Ćepulić, T Coll-Martín, S Debove, G Gautreau, H Han, et al.
  Journal: Scientific Data
  Volume & Issue: 8 (1), 3
  Year: 2021
• Title: Introducing gamification for advancing current mental healthcare and treatment practices
  Author: N Sinha
  Book Title: IoT in Healthcare and Ambient Assisted Living, 223-241
  Year: 2021
• Title: What networks of attention are affected by depression? A meta-analysis of studies that used the attention network test
  Authors: N Sinha, S Arora, P Srivastava, RM Klein
  Journal: Journal of Affective Disorders Reports
  Volume & Issue: 8, 100302
  Year: 2022
• Title: Affective computing and emotion-sensing technology for emotion recognition in mood disorders
  Author: N Sinha
  Book Title: Enhanced Telemedicine and e-Health: Advanced IoT Enabled Soft Computing
  Year: 2021
• Title: Understanding the effects of unemployment in Indian graduates: Psychological, financial and social perspectives
  Author: N Sinha
  Journal: Psychological Studies
  Volume: 63, 315-324
  Year: 2018
• Title: Using virtual reality in college student mental health treatment
  Author: N Sinha
  Book Title: Current and Prospective Applications of Virtual Reality in Higher Education
  Year: 2021
• Title: Living with voices: A thematic analysis of individuals’ experiences of voice-hearing in India
  Authors: N Sinha, S Ranganathan
  Journal: Psychosis
  Volume & Issue: 12 (2), 115-127
  Year: 2020
• Title: Global Mental Health Movement: Need for a cultural perspective
  Author: N Sinha
  Journal: Indian Journal of Medical Ethics
  Year: 2023
• Title: Affective Computing in Mood Disorders: Beyond Conventional Diagnostic Tools to Modern Technologies
  Authors: N Sinha, P Srivastava, MP Ganesh
  Book Title: Affective Computing for Social Good: Enhancing Well-being, Empathy, and …
  Year: 2024
• Title: Student Notebook: Beginning Your Collaborative Writing Journey
  Author: N Sinha
  Journal: APS Observer
  Volume: 36
  Year: 2023
• Title: An evaluation on existential crisis of Filipinos during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis
  Authors: Y Yamada, DB Ćepulić, T Coll-Martín, S Debove, G Gautreau, H Han, et al.
  Journal: Frontiers in Psychology
  Year: 2021
• Title: Political Cognition: The Unconscious Mechanisms Underlying Political Beliefs and Action
  Author: N Sinha
  Book Title: The Psychology of Political Behavior in a Time of Change, 235-246
  Year: 2021
• Book Review: J. Bargh: Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do
  Author: N Sinha
  Journal: Psychological Studies
  Volume & Issue: 65 (1), 97-99
  Year: 2020
• Title: Women in the asylum: Understanding the medicalization and kinship in Indian psychiatric care
  Author: N Sinha
  Journal: Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology
  Volume & Issue: 28 (5), 378-381
  Year: 2018
• Title: Listening To The Voices: A Qualitative Study Of The Experiences Of Hearing Voices In Individuals With Auditory Hallucinations
  Authors: N Sinha, S Ranganathan
  Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
  Year: 2018