Shruti sharma | Psychology | Young Scientist Award

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Ms. Shruti sharma | Psychology | Young Scientist Award

Ms at Jamia Millia Islamia, India

Shruti Sharma (she/her) is a dedicated social psychologist and Ph.D. scholar at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, specializing in the psychological underpinnings of conspiracy beliefs and social media impacts. With a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology from the same institution, Shruti has conducted impactful research exploring juvenile behavior, COVID-19-related conspiracy theories, and cultural psychological differentiation. Her work has been featured in leading journals and conferences, earning her accolades such as the Madnawat Best Paper Award and ICP Emerging Psychologist recognition. As a Teaching Assistant and Academic Counselor, she has mentored students in psychological testing and personality theories. Shruti has managed multidisciplinary projects, including the mental health needs of frontline workers and cultural psychological studies, supported by prestigious grants. Committed to cross-cultural psychology and social well-being, Shruti actively contributes to advancing applied psychology through research, teaching, and international collaborations.

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Scholar

šŸŽ“ Education

Ph.D. in Social Psychology (2021ā€“2025) ā€“ Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi Focus: Psychological aspects of conspiracy beliefs and social behavior. M.A. in Applied Psychology (2015ā€“2017) ā€“ Jamia Millia Islamia Thesis: ā€œUnderstanding the Antecedents of Juvenile Behavior: A Grounded Theory Approachā€ (CGPA: 8.83).. B.A. in Psychology (2012ā€“2015) ā€“ Delhi University (I.P. College for Women) Specialized in developmental and applied psychology (73.5%).

šŸ’¼ Experience

Teaching Assistant ā€“ Jamia Millia Islamia (2023) Taught Psychological Testing; evaluated and mentored students. Academic Counselor ā€“ IGNOU (2022ā€“Present)
Guided students in organizational behavior and psychological assessment. Research Project Manager ā€“ Multinational studies on social media and Asian subcultures (2024).
Directed multidisciplinary teams and analyzed cross-cultural psychological data. Research Assistant ā€“ ICSSR (2019ā€“2021) Conducted interviews and qualitative research on societal issues. Clinical Intern ā€“ HCR Psychiatric Hospital (2016ā€“2017) Delivered supervised counseling and group therapy.

šŸ† Awards and Honors

ICP Emerging Psychologist ā€“ Selected as one of 40 global scholars, ICP 2024. Madnawat Best Paper Award ā€“ Indian Conference of Industrial Psychology, 2019. NET Qualified ā€“ National Eligibility Test for assistant professor (2019). Merit Scholarship ā€“ Jamia Millia Islamia (2017). Sherjung Memorial Award ā€“ Outstanding Psychology Student, Delhi University (2015). Golden Key Honor Society ā€“ Academic excellence recognition in college (2012). Merit Certificate ā€“ Top 0.1% in Class 12 Psychology board examination (2011).

šŸ”¬ Research Focus

Conspiracy Beliefs ā€“ Examines psychological and societal factors behind conspiracy theories. Social Media Impact ā€“ Studies misinformation and its influence on behavior during crises. Cultural Psychology ā€“ Investigates cross-cultural differentiation in psychological processes. Mental Health Interventions ā€“ Explores challenges faced by frontline workers to develop tailored solutions. Psychological Testing ā€“ Develops psychometric tools and conducts assessments for varied populations.

šŸ†ConclusionĀ 

Shruti Sharmaā€™s robust academic background, innovative research, and demonstrated leadership in significant projects position her as an excellent candidate for the Research for Young Scientist Award. By addressing the suggested areas for improvement, she can further solidify her standing as a promising young scientist capable of influencing the field of psychology and beyond.

šŸ“šPublicationsĀ 

  • Exploring Factors Behind Offline and Online Selfie Popularity Among Youth in India
    Authors: S. Srivastava, P. Upadhaya, S. Sharma, K. Gupta
    Journal: Frontiers in Psychology 9, 1403
    Cited by: 23
    Year: 2018

 

  • Long Non-Coding RNA and MicroRNA Landscape of Two Major Domesticated Cotton Species
    Authors: A. Singh, A.T. Vivek, K. Gupta, S. Sharma, S. Kumar
    Journal: Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal 21, 3032-3044
    Cited by: 3
    Year: 2023

 

 

Phuong Nguyen | Clinical Psychology | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Phuong Nguyen | Clinical Psychology | Best Researcher Award

Phuong Nguyen at University of Vermont, United States

Summary:

Ms. Phuong Nguyen is a Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Vermont. Her research explores socioemotional development and the psychological factors influencing childrenā€™s conflict resolutions. With a background in research, clinical practice, and teaching, she is committed to advancing understanding in developmental psychology and improving mental health outcomes through evidence-based interventions.

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šŸŽ“Education:

Ms. Phuong Nguyen is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Vermont, where she also completed her M.A. in Psychology in 2021. She obtained her B.S. in Psychology with honors from Trinity College in 2019.

šŸ„šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Professional Experience:

Ms. Nguyen has gained diverse professional experience across research, clinical practice, and teaching:

  • Research: She has served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Socioemotional Neuroscience and Development Lab at the University of Vermont since 2019, focusing on protocol revision, IRB submissions, data collection, and analysis.
  • Clinical: Ms. Nguyen has worked as a Pre-doctoral Clinician at Timberlane Pediatrics, Clarity Laboratories, Connecting Cultures (Vermont Psychological Services), and the Autism Evaluation and Treatment Clinic (Vermont Psychological Services), providing psychotherapy and psychological evaluations to various populations.
  • Teaching: She has extensive teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant and Lab Instructor for courses such as Research Methods, Abnormal Psychology, Statistics for Psychological Science, and others at the University of Vermont and Trinity College.

Research Interests:

Ms. Nguyen’s research interests include socioemotional development, childrenā€™s conflict appraisals, and the impact of parenting styles on child behavior. She has also been involved in psychodiagnostic assessments and has contributed to studies on developmental psychopathology.

Publications Top Notes šŸ“:

1. Child temperamental negative affectivity moderates the relation between interparental conflict and child cortisol recovery

  • Authors: Nguyen, P., Schermerhorn, A.C.
  • Journal: Social Development
  • Status: Article in Press
  • Year: 2024

2. The interplay among interparental conflict, children’s emotional insecurity, neurophysiological correlates of processing interparental conflict cues, and externalizing symptoms

  • Authors: Schermerhorn, A.C., Nguyen, P., Davies, P.T.
  • Journal: Developmental Psychobiology
  • Volume: 63
  • Issue: 7
  • Year: 2021
  • Article Number: e22192