Arijit Bhattacharya

Ph.D. Student (arijit.bhattacharya_phd23@ashoka.edu.in)

Arijit Bhattacharya is a Ph.D. student in Cognitive Computational Neuroscience at MBBS Lab, Department of Psychology, Ashoka University. Arijit is currently a OxCIN Global Scholar at the Oxford Centre For Integrative Neuroimaging, The University of Oxford. His research interest lies in the realm of neuroimaging (MRS, fMRI), music cognition, emotion, and memory. He graduated with B.Tech. and M.Tech. in Biotechnology from the School of Biotechnology, KIIT Deemed to be University. Arijit has been trained in cognitive neurology from the Department of Neurology, National Institute Of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) and is currently a jointly supervised PhD student between Ashoka University and NIMHANS. Arijit is continuing his current research work as a collaborative research project between Ashoka University and National Neuroimaging Facility, National Brain Research Center (NBRC). He is also an Indian Flute and Sitar player with several national-level awards. He writes blogs on neuroscience and music on his webpage “The Musical Brains”.

Deeksha Rai Rathore

Research Intern

Deeksha did her MBBS from Ravindranath Tagore Medical College, Udaipur, Rajasthan. As a research intern at the lab, she is involved in investigating the neural processes underlying spontaneous and deliberate mind-wandering. Broadly she is interested in understanding how the brain segregates reality from imagination.

Dipanjan Ray

Principal Investigator (dipanjan.ray@ashoka.edu.in)

Dipanjan was trained as a physician-physiologist. In his doctoral thesis, he developed a novel method to (re)construct 3D Vectorcariograms from 2D Electrocardiograms and established its clinical translatability. In his postdoc, he shifted from the cardiac signals to the most complex biological system of all: the human brain. Using functional MRI and brain connectivity analysis he provided insights into the neural processing of visual stimuli. In his second postdoc, he employed magnetoencephalography to examine how human brain perceives statistical regularities in the environment. In recent times, his research has focused on mental health and mental health conditions including depression and anxiety. When he is not getting bogged down with debugging his codes, or hiking in the Himalayas, or communicating with the dead through reading...you can find him... thinking!

Parmeshwar Dewangan

PhD Student (parmeshwar.dewangan_phd23@ashoka.edu.in)

Parmeshwar (Param) is a Ph.D. student in Cognitive Neuroscience at MBBS lab, Department of Psychology, Ashoka University. His research interests lie in mathematical frameworks for brain theories encompassing perception, cognition, learning, thoughts and complex processes of understanding. Particularly he is interested in scientific study of the phenomenological properties of conscious experience. Wisdom literature and Indian philosophies have consistently been integral to his life, providing him with a philosophical understanding of consciousness. Param comes from a physics background, his postgraduate thesis was centered on substructures in galaxy groups and clusters. His hobbies include cricket, table tennis, gym workouts, travel, poetry-story writing, and a bit of acting.

Soibam Shyamchand Singh

Project Scientist III (soibam.singh@ashoka.edu.in)

"I completed my Ph.D. in computational neuroscience from CIRBS, Jamia Millia Islamia (in collaboration with SCIS, Jawaharlal Nehru University). I was always intrigued by the complexity and diversity of human thought processes, and most importantly the certain amount of predictability associated with these processes. To explore the underlying brain processes, I focus my research on the study of system-level organizations of brain structures and functions, using modeling approaches such as graph theory and coupled oscillator models." 

Urvashi Jinwal

Project Associate (urvashi.jinwal@ashoka.edu.in)

Urvashi Jinwal completed her B. Tech in Engineering Physics and M. Tech in Optical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Trivandrum. She has worked on experimentation and image analysis of digital holograms of moving 3-D objects. After that, she worked as a scientist at National Atmospheric Research Laboratory, Department of Space developing and maintaining atmospheric LiDAR systems. Her current work focuses on the development of a virtual reality paradigm for the study of investigation in sensorimotor alteration in depression at MBBS lab. Her research interests lie in social psychology, mental health, and neuroscience. She is also pursuing an M.A. in psychology from IGNOU via distance and self-learning. While not working you can find her practicing calligraphy, doodling quotes, journaling, talking to trees and birds or reading self-help books.

Sandip Paul

Sandip is a medical doctor with a strong interest in neuroscience. He completed his MBBS at IPGMER, Kolkata, followed by an interdisciplinary master’s in Medical Science and Technology at IIT Kharagpur. His work is driven by a commitment to bridging the gap between medical professionals and engineers. Alongside his clinical and research training, he is a tech-savvy creator focused on building and refining applications, and he remains curious about tools and processes—both within and beyond coding—that can make professional workflows more efficient.

Sourabh Bhaumik

Sourabh is an entrepreneur, storyteller, and tech enthusiast who thrives at the intersection of business, AI, and human experience. As the founder of UDS, aaocab and several creative ventures, he blends strategy with imagination, building solutions rooted in empathy and real-world needs. A passionate photographer and theatre lover, he brings a keen eye for detail and emotion into everything he creates. Whether it’s shaping meaningful products, crafting narratives, or exploring new ideas, Sourabh is driven by curiosity, optimism, and a belief in the power of diverse perspectives.  

linkedin.com/in/srksourabh

https://sourabhbhaumik.com

Anandita Saksena

Former Capstone Thesis Student 

Department of Psychology, Ashoka University

Master's thesis: Navigating Parental Experiences in ASD Clinics: Unveiling Challenges, Barriers, and Support Systems

Pranati Mahajan

Former Capstone Thesis Student

Department of Psychology, Ashoka University

Master's thesis: Predictive Processing in Schizophrenia: Exploring Top-Down and Bottom-Up Effective Connectivity During Visual Shape Completion.

Anushka Ravishankar

Former Capstone Thesis Student

Department of Psychology, Ashoka University

Master's thesis: Eating Disorder Behavioural and Psychological Features in an Indian Community Sample: A Network Analysis 

Ismail Bouziane

Former Master's Student

The University of The Basque Country (UPV/EHU)

Master's thesis: Investigating Anxiety Associated Changes in Effective Connectivity in Sensorimotor Cortices