MEGHNA DATTA ROY
Cultural Researcher
New Delhi
Summary
Multilingual and well-trained cultural researcher with exceptional background spent in social sector and research. Engaging professional disciplined to handle demanding and diverse environments grounded in sociocultural contexts. Expertise in the design, conduction and moderation of in-depth interviews. Trained in various schools of socio-psychological research methodology, which spans various socio-psychological research methodologies and interdisciplinary frameworks. Professional experience extends across multiple domains, including the social sector, education, clinical psychotherapy, and consumer research.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Language
Work History
Consumer Insights Consultant
Freelance
11.2022 - Current
- Recent Projects Overview
- 1. Tech project on printer purchase and usage in consumers and small businesses: Study aimed at understanding brand penetration and competition through user experiences and decision-making journey in printer purchases.
- 2. Category exploration research in Bridal and Wedding Jewlery Through primary qualitative methods: Study explored narratives of young brides and brides-to-be, mapping their aspirations, expectations and purchasing behaviors.
- 3. Gender Exploration Study in Alcohol Beverages: Unpacking current and emerging gender discourses through semiotic analysis of popular culture and representation (OTT, TV, Social media). Primary research across methodologies of interviews, hangouts, online platforms, and visual ethnography. Distil key learnings and strategic recommendations into executive summary.
Post Graduate Teacher
Delhi Public School
Gurugram
07.2015 - 08.2016
Consultant Psychologist
Department of Medical Onclogy, B. L. Kapur Hospital
New Delhi
01.2016 - 04.2016
Case Manager
Autism Centre for Excellence
Gurugram
02.2014 - 06.2015
Associate Counselor
National Stress Clinic
Virtual
01.2013 - 03.2014
Academic and Career Development Officer
Salaam Baalak Trust
New Delhi
05.2013 - 02.2014
Education
Ph.D. - Social Psychology
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi 04.2001 -
M.Phil. - Educational Studies -
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi 08.2016 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Psychology
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
New Delhi 07.2011 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Jesus And Mary College, Delhi University
New Delhi 07.2008 - 05.2011
Skills
Qualitative Research Methodsundefined
Accomplishments
ICSSR Doctoral Fellow 2021-23.
Sangeet Visharad in Hindustani Classical vocal from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.
Hobbies
Music: Singing, composing and writing.
Poetry
Travel
Home chef
Timeline
Consumer Insights Consultant
Freelance
11.2022 - Current
M.Phil. - Educational Studies -
Jawaharlal Nehru University
08.2016 - 07.2018
Consultant Psychologist
Department of Medical Onclogy, B. L. Kapur Hospital
01.2016 - 04.2016
Post Graduate Teacher
Delhi Public School
07.2015 - 08.2016
Case Manager
Autism Centre for Excellence
02.2014 - 06.2015
Academic and Career Development Officer
Salaam Baalak Trust
05.2013 - 02.2014
Associate Counselor
National Stress Clinic
01.2013 - 03.2014
Master of Arts - Psychology
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
07.2011 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Jesus And Mary College, Delhi University
07.2008 - 05.2011
Ph.D. - Social Psychology
Jawaharlal Nehru University
04.2001 -
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