Brief Bio
Mr. Kaustav Manna is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychology at Sister Nivedita University. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Calcutta. He completed his B.Sc in Psychology from Asutosh College, University of Calcutta and earned his M.Sc in Psychology from the Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, specializing in Experimental Psychology. He has over six years of teaching and research experience and was previously associated with the Department of Psychology, Maharani Kasiswari College, University of Calcutta.
His academic and research interest include cognitive psychology, facial perception, social cognition, and neuropsychology. He has contributed to several research and consultancy projects, including those funded by UNICEF and the Samagra Shiksha Mission, focusing on psychological motivation, mental health, and child development.
Mr. Manna is actively involved in academic research and dissemination, with publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He has presented his work at prestigious forums such as the National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) annual conventions, Regional Science and Technology Congress, organized by University of Calcutta and Department of Science and Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal and regularly contributes as a resource person in seminars, workshops, and training programs.
Recent Publications:
- Paul, I., & Manna, K. (2024). Mere Exposure: The Implicit Route to Attitude Change. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 12(3), 237–244.
- Manna, K., Palit, S., Nag, M., Dogra, A.K., & Mukhopadhyay, P. (2024). Impact of Ethnic Prejudice on Perceived Proximal Interpersonal Relationship: A Mixed Method Approach. IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, 12(2), 184–191.
- Manna, K., & Mullick, S. (2023). Perception of Students without Disability towards Students with Disability (SWD): A Qualitative Exploration. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 11(4), 3139–3146.
- Mukhopadhyay, P., et al., including Manna, K. (2022). Cognitive dysfunction in Basal ganglia and thalamic stroke patients: A case study approach. Act Nerv Super Rediviva, 64(4), 1–7.