Profile
Mr. Nachiketh B
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Mr. zxNachiketh B. is from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He did his schooling in Loyola School and completed his undergraduate course from Christ University, Bengaluru in 2013, graduating from the BA Psychology Honours program. During his undergraduate years, he was part of many extracurricular activities and took part in multiple certificate courses, including Addiction Counseling and Hypnosis. He was also elected as the treasurer for the undergraduate wing of the Psychology Association.Nachiketh completed his post graduation from Christ University, Bengaluru in MSc Psychology (Counseling) from 2013 to 2015. As part of the curriculum, he interned as a psychological counselor at various de-addiction centers and schools, receiving exposure in these areas. After graduating in 2015, Nachiketh worked as a psychological counselor at Optum India and later as the manager of counseling and delivery at Vidyartha, an education startup in 2017.From 2018, he has been working in academics as an assistant professor in colleges such as the Indian Institute of Psychology and Research, St. Francis Degree College, and currently at Christ Academy Institute of Advanced Studies.Along with his teaching role, he has also been working as a psychological counselor. Nachiketh completed his KSET qualification examination and has a total of 11 years of experience in the field. He is currently doing his PhD from Christ University in area of Substance Use and Parenting. He is still hungry to learn more and improve himself professionally and personally.
Area
Counseling Psychology
Qualification
BA. Psy. (Hons.) MSc. in Psychology (Counseling); K-SET
Experience
- 11 Years Academic Teaching
- 8 Years Industry
Publications
Prerana Sinha, Dr. Sunitha Damodar, & Nachiketh B. (2022). Emotional Competence Among Day Scholars and Hostellers. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 9(4). https://doi.org/10.25215/0904.198
FDPs / Workshops / Seminars
- Academic Excellence Through AI: Enhancing Productivity by 10x – Participated in a national-level online course/lecture series organized by Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar College, Melaneelithanallur, from 23rd to 27th March 2026, focusing on the use of AI for enhancing academic productivity.
- Leading Beyond Boundaries – Participated in an international-level online course/lecture series organized by Don Bosco College, KR Puram, Bengaluru, from 16th to 22nd January 2026, contributing to professional and academic development.
- Uncovering Innovation and Effective Teaching and Learning Process – Participated in a national-level orientation programme organized by the Department of Science, Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies, Bengaluru, from 29th July to 2nd August 2024, focusing on innovation and effective teaching-learning processes.
- Empowering Educators for Excellence – Participated in an international Faculty Development Programme organized by Don Bosco College, KR Puram, Bengaluru, from 17th to 24th January 2025, aimed at enhancing educators’ professional competencies and excellence.
Academic Conference
- Mastering Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches – Participated in a national-level online workshop organized by the Institute for Scholarly Research and Training, Chennai, on 11th April 2026, focusing on the integration of qualitative and quantitative approaches in research.
- National Conference on Mental Health and Well-Being: Interdisciplinary Perspectives – Participated in the national conference organized by Government Home Science College for Women, Hassan, on 28th April 2026, and presented a paper titled “Relationship Between Professional Identity and Emotional Regulation Among Mental Health Professionals.”
- National Conference on Mental Health and Well-Being: Interdisciplinary Perspective – Participated in the national conference organized by Government Home Science College for Women, Hassan, on 28th April 2026, with documentation of paper presentation.
- National Conference on Inclusive and Equitable Education: Perspectives and Practices – Participated in the national conference organized by Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, on 10th March 2026, and presented a paper titled “Reimagining Counseling Through the Lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).”
Academic Achievements
- Best Paper Award – Received a national-level Best Paper Award from Government Home Science College for Women, Hassan, on 28 April 2026, in recognition of paper presentation at the National Conference on Mental Health and Well-Being.
- Best Paper Award – Received a national-level Best Paper Award from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, on 10 March 2026, in recognition of paper presentation at the National Conference on Inclusive and Equitable Education.
