Women Researcher Award
Saranya TS — Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India
Saranya TS is a psychology academic, researcher and academic administrator affiliated with the Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India. Her work spans clinical psychology, neuropsychology, biopsychology, psychopharmacology, psychophysiology and technology-integrated behavioural research. This article presents her profile in the context of the Women Researcher Award, conferred under the International Phenomenological Research Awards. [1]
Abstract
This article documents the academic and research profile of Saranya TS, an Associate Professor of Psychology at Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai. Her work combines clinical, social, cultural, organizational and neuropsychological perspectives with emerging tools such as electroencephalography (EEG), artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital health applications. According to Scopus, the profile lists 37 documents, 25 citations and an h-index of 4. [1] The article reviews her research themes, selected publications, scholarly impact and relevance to the Women Researcher Award.
Keywords
Clinical psychology; neuropsychology; EEG-based emotional modelling; neurofeedback; AI and mental health; indigenous mental health; gender and trauma; women’s mental health; workplace mental health; psychological assessment.
Introduction
Saranya TS holds a PhD from Pondicherry University, where her research examined parental care and mental health among Paniya tribal adolescents under Prof. Sibnath Deb. [2] She has held academic roles at VIT Chennai, Amity University Bengaluru, ASTI Academy Dubai and CMR University. [1]
Research Profile
Saranya TS’s research portfolio spans clinical, social, cultural, organizational and neuropsychological domains, linking psychology with neuroscience, AI, IoT and digital health. Key interests include EEG-based modelling, neurofeedback, indigenous mental health, gender and trauma, women’s health, workplace psychology and psychological assessment, supported by SPSS and research methodology skills.
Research Contributions
Saranya TS’s contributions include digital applications such as Reliefa-APP and Can-Calm, the FOMMI psychometric inventory, and several published patents. She has authored academic books in psychopharmacology and neuropsychology, led curriculum and Board of Studies work, and served as editor, reviewer and conference committee member. [1]
Publications
Saranya TS’s recent publications address EEG-based emotional modelling, neurofeedback, gender and trauma, tribal mental health and cultural concepts of distress, appearing in outlets such as Discover Mental Health, Nutrients and Frontiers in Psychology. Earlier work covers Paniya tribal adolescents, transgender health and resilience. [2] She has also co-authored work on digital-era education in India. [3]
Research Impact
The Scopus profile records 37 documents, 25 citations and an h-index of 4 under Author ID 58305227800. [1] Recent outputs appear in first-quartile journals, including Nutrients and Frontiers in Psychology. Impact is also reflected in mobile applications, psychological scales, patents and teaching materials. Metrics vary by database and should be verified against source profiles.
Award Suitability
Saranya TS is considered for the Women Researcher Award under the International Phenomenological Research Awards. Her sustained psychology research spans clinical, cultural and neuropsychological themes, with attention to women’s mental health and gender. [1] Interdisciplinary work with neuroscience, AI and digital health, alongside patents, books and supervision, further supports her suitability.
Conclusion
Saranya TS has built an academic profile that joins research, teaching, administration and applied technology development within psychology. Her work on culturally grounded mental health, EEG-based emotional modelling and digital psychological tools reflects a broad interdisciplinary orientation, and the profile is consistent with the scope of the Women Researcher Award. [1]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Saranya TS, Author ID 58305227800. Scopus.https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58305227800
- Deb, S. (2015). Child safety, welfare and well-being. In Child safety, welfare and well-being (pp. 10–978). Springer. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-16-9820-0
- Gupta, S. K., & Saranya, T. S. (n.d.). Navigating the digital frontier: The unique challenges and opportunities of education in India. Pedagogy and Education Management Review, 4–24. https://doi.org/10.36690/2733-2039-2024-4-24