Sanchita Mohindru

Currently I am working on my doctoral thesis, titled - "Cognitive and Affective Aging : A Life-Span Perspective" from Centre of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences, University of Allahabad, India under the supervision of Prof. Bhoomika Kar. In my thesis, I am trying to look at the relationship between cognitive and emotional aging in young, middle and older aged adults with respect to cognitive flexibility and attentional engagement/disengagement. I'm particularly interested in studying whether affective aging/ emotion regulation can act as a protective factor in cognitive aging? I have worked on- Investigating the association between gray matter volume changes and the effect of task-irrelevant emotional stimuli (positive/negative/neutral) on task-switching across lifespan. I have collected and analyzed (VBM analysis) a total of 112 (young, middle, older aged adults) MRI data so far. I am also looking into the Intrinsic connectivity within the resting state networks and the interaction between affect and higher order cognition as a function of ageing. This research provides valuable insights into the complex interplay between cognition, emotion and brain aging.

Scholarly professional with solid background in research, analysis, and academic writing. Adept at synthesizing complex information and contributing to collective knowledge. Strong emphasis on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving impactful results. Proficient in critical thinking, data interpretation, and effective communication.

• Centrally administered full time doctoral fellowship, Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, 2022-2024
• Graduate Doctoral Fellowship, Centre of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, 2019-2020
• Merit Scholarship (M.Sc. Cognitive Science), Centre of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, 2016-2018

• OHBM 2025 Annual Meeting Abstract Book, Aperture Neuro., 06/13/25, Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Brisbane, Australia, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15641972
• Cognitive and Emotional Aging Across the Life Span: Implications for Building the Cognitive Reserve and Resilience, Mohindru, S., Nigam, R. & Kar, B. R., S. I. Rizvi, Emerging Anti-aging Strategies, Springer, Singapore, pp 287-310, 2023
• Age-Related Gray Matter Volume Changes & the Role of Emotional Context in Task Switching, Mohindru, S. & Kar, B. R., Manuscript in preparation

• Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Australia, 06/2025, Age-Related Gray Matter Volume Changes & the Role of Emotional Context in Task Switching
• ACCS-X, IIT Kanpur, 12/09/23 - 12/11/23, Emotional stimuli modulates age differences in attentional set shifting
• Cognex- IIT Kanpur, 2017, Cognitive Science Workshop
• UGC organized seminar, 2014, Successful/Graceful Ageing
• Gyanodaya, 2014, Exploring the cultural heritage of India
• Inspire Science Camp, 2012, Indian Institute of Technology (Delhi)

• Doctoral Thesis (ongoing), Cognitive and Affective Aging: A Life-span Perspective, 2021-ongoing, Prof. Bhoomika R. Kar, Centre for Behavioral and Cognitive Science, India
• Teaching Experience, Teaching B.A. and B.Sc. Psychology students at Unique Institute of Behavioural Sciences for UGC NET Psychology Entrance exam, 2019-2020
• Master’s thesis, Global-local bias mediates the effect of sadness on global-local processing, 2017-2018, Prof. Narayanan Srinivasan, Centre for Behavioral and Cognitive Science, India
• Sports Psychology Research Project, 2013-2014, Worked as Team Lead, University of Delhi, India

• FMRI Data acquisition and Analysis
• Voxel based morphometry Brain Analysis
• Brain- behaviour correlational analysis
• Behavioral experimental design (E-prime/ Python/ OpenSesame)
• Statistical analysis (SPSS, JASP)
• Cognitive profiling (Memory assessment using scales ACE-R, MMSE, CDR, NPI, BDI)
• Research writing
• Teaching/ mentorship
• Qualitative research (Thematic analysis)
• Quantitative research
• Analytical understanding and skills
• Computer applications

• I organize Neuroscience Brain-Bee Quiz every year at CBCS, India.
• I organize Memory camp for all age groups to get tested for any memory issues or any kind of cognitive decline. Scales used- ACE-R, MMSE, CDR, NPI, BDI

• Master in Cognitive Science, 2016-2018, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India, Introduction to cognition, Introduction to Neuroscience, Mathematical Methods in Cognitive Sci., Research Methods, Introduction to Programming, Cognitive Neuroscience, Decision Making, Perception, Computational Models of Cognition, Introduction to Psycholinguistics, Attention, Action, Culture and cognition, Cognitive Development, Philosophy of Mind, Language and Cognition
• Bachelors in Psychology, 2013-2016, University of Delhi, Delhi, India, Introduction to Psychology, Health Psychology, Psychology of Individual Differences, Life Span Development, Understanding Social Relations, Research Methods and Data Processing, Development of Psychological Thought, Psychometry, Applied Social Psychology, Understanding Psychological Disorders, Counseling Psychology, Foundations of Organizational Behavior, Understanding and Dealing with Psychological Disorders, Community Psychology

Gurgaon, India 2008, 2009, 2010, Active member of school NCC group

I am an advanced meditation practioner applying various stress-management techniques.