To support interdisciplinary research and critical thinking on psychology, culture, religion, and social structures, deepening our understanding of traditions and society while promoting well-being, social justice, and cultural sustainability.
Psychology of Cultural Landscapes and Sacred Spaces
Social Sciences and Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
Religion, Spirituality, and Well-being
Gender, Culture, and Social Justice
Historical Analysis of Tradition and Social Change
Mukil M. V.
TAG Lead
Research Assistant V
Center for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality
Research Interests: Indian Temples and cultural landscapes, Indology, Environmental psychology: Human-nature connectedness, Behavioral Designs.
mukilmv@am.amrita.edu
Dr. Bhavani R. Rao
Dean
School of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Director of AMMACHI Labs and the Center for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality
Research Interests: Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality; Learning Technologies; Vocational
bhavani@am.amrita.edu
Dr. Parvathy V.
Head of Department, Department of Social Sciences
Research Interests: Mental Health and Well-Being, Psycho-Social Approaches and Interventions in Health Settings, Application of Strengths Perspective, Resilience & Alcohol Misuse, Spirituality in Social Work and Self-Development, Social Work Methods, Social Work Research
parvathy.v@ammachilabs.org
Dr. Vivek Subramoniam
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences
Research Interests: EDUCATION—Digital Education, Technology-Enhanced Learning,
Educational Technology, Digital Learning Technology, Integration Spirituality and Social Work, Indianization in Social Work Practice and Education, Indigenous Innovation, Technology and Development (IKS), Sustainable development management, IKS, and knowledge management
viveks@am.amrita.edu
Dr. Harikrishnan U.
Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Psychiatric social work, Psychosocial Care and support in disaster management, school social work, adolescent health and mental health, and social work practice with families.
hariku@am.amrita.edu
Rondine Anushree Twist
PhD Fellow, School for Sustainable Futures, Amritapuri
Research Interests:
Human-Nature Connection, Socio-Ecological Systems, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Ecosystem-Based Adaptation, Nature-Based Solutions, Climate Resilience and Adaptive Capacity, Community Participation, Culture, Spirituality & Sustainability, Politics, Law & Philosophy, Hydro-Social Cycle
rondine.anushree@ammachilabs.org
Dr. Thushara M. G.
Assistant Professor (Sr. Grd.), School of Computing, Amritapuri.
Research Interest: Abstract Interpretation, Text Processing, Code Generation, Program Translation, Static Analysis, Sustainability of Ancient Indian Art Forms and Rituals
University of Arizona
Jatayu Earth Center
Aranmula Heritage Trust
