Student Members

Athulya Mary Antony

Athulya is a second-year MSc. (Psychology) HRDM student. Her role in the Media Psychology Lab is that of a content reviewer. Just like a true aspiring HR, she’s often found nitpicking on things just for the fun of it. While she keeps the team on their toes, her research interest lies in understanding how the structures and dynamics of the media and entertainment industry affect the people working within it.

Anshuman Mookharjea

Anshuman brings a unique blend of pop culture passion and academic curiosity to the field of psychology. Whether it's a classroom discussion or a casual conversation, he never misses a chance to connect psychological concepts with characters like Darth Vader and Spider-Man. At the Media Psychology Lab, he looks forward to diving into research that combines theory with imagination—and yes, he's determined to study them all.

Antra Sharma

Antra is currently pursuing a dual master's degree in MSc Psychology–HRDM and MA Business & Organizational Psychology. Deeply passionate about research, she is particularly interested in exploring how psychological concepts can be communicated in meaningful and accessible ways. At the Media Psychology Lab, she looks forward to contributing to projects that bridge academic knowledge with public understanding through engaging, research-driven writing.

Disha Agarwal

Disha is a student of Communication Media and Psychology with a focused interest in how media content influences emotion, cognition, and behavior. Known for her sharp eye and thoughtful approach, she’s the kind of person who will redesign an entire poster if the margins feel off, because design, to her, is data too. Her work involves analyzing media narratives, conducting content research, and studying how stories shape thought and feeling.

Manish Nataraja

Manish is a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Psychology and Economics. Currently a research intern at the Media Psychology Lab, his interests include persuasive technology, media influence, and digital behavior. He is eager to contribute to research exploring how media design shapes thinking and influences decision-making.

Prerarna A

Prerana is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing Psychology and English. She approaches each day with resilience and a smile, dancing through life with enthusiasm. As a member of the team, she values the opportunity to explore and deepen her understanding of the layered human experience within a media-influenced world. With curiosity and optimism, she hopes her perspectives and efforts will contribute meaningfully to the field.

Prahaladha Varadhan

Prahaladha has lived with and loved various media over the ages, from Clifford and Noddy to the Hindu newspaper to films like Ship of Theseus and magazines like Caravan. His interest in psychology is driven by questions like why humans do what they do. Specific media psych interests lie in political and health risk communication, and media influence on behaviours and decision making.

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