FACULTY
Learning from some of the best minds in education and in the industry
Prof. Moitrayee Das
Assistant Professor – Psychology
Email: moitrayee.das@flame.edu.in
PhD, Management and Labour Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, 2020; M.Phil. in Management and Labour Studies from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, 2017; Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Analytics, Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai; M.A., Applied Psychology with specialization in Industrial Psychology, University of Mumbai, 2015; BA, Psychology, University of Mumbai, 2012
BIO
Prof. Moitrayee Das is Assistant Professor – Psychology at FLAME University. She received her PhD. & M.Phil. Degree in Management and Labour Studies from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. She has also completed an Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Analytics from TISS Mumbai. She holds an M.A. Degree in Applied Psychology with a specialization in Industrial Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Mumbai.
Moitrayee currently teaches Industrial and Cross-Cultural Psychology to undergraduate students at FLAME. Besides teaching, Moitrayee has a keen interest in research and has several publications to her credit in the areas of OB-HR and related domains.
She loves to pursue different courses and has completed 5 Diploma courses and 20 Certificate courses from different institutes. She is currently doing the QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training from SPIF, Bangalore.
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
JOURNAL ARTICLES
- Palo, S., & Das, M. (2021). Sleeping Well: The Gateway to Employee Wellness. NHRD Network Journal, 14(1), 103-114. doi.org/10.1177/2631454120972497
- Moitrayee, D. (2021). Richard Chataway, The Behavior Business: How to Apply Behavioural Science for Business Success. doi.org/10.1177/2631454120974469
- Palo, S., & Das, M. (2020). Perfectionist? You Don’t Need to Sleep: An interplay of Daytime Sleepiness and Task Performance. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive- Behavior Therapy, 1-18. doi.org/10.1007/s10942-020-00362-3
- Palo, S., & Das, M. (2019). Prevalence of sleep problems in diverse professions in India and its HR implications. Sleep and Vigilance, 3(1), 65-75. doi.org/10.1007/s41782-019-00065-5
- Das, M., & Palo, S. (2018). Sleep and Cognitive Alertness. EPH-International Journal of Business & Management Science (ISSN: 2208-2190), 4(1), 28-36.
- Das, M. (2017). Understanding the role of trainers in empowering the employees at the workplace. International Journal of Education and Management Studies, 7(4), 522-529. http://ischolar.info/index.php/injems/article/view/165735
- Das, M. (2017). Agility: Understanding the Concept and its Importance at the Workplace. International Journal of Social Sciences, 5(4), 598-602
BOOK CHAPTERS
- Thampi, G. & Das, M. (2023). Clothing and Self-Consciousness: An Intricate Socio-Psychological Analysis of the Relationship between the two. In the Edited Book, "Body, Clothing, and Identity in Shifting Ideas of Development” (pp. 8-20), Perception Publishers. ISBN: 978-93-95949-13-2
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
- Research paper titled 'Job Burnout and Coping Mechanisms among Culturally Diverse Workforces' was presented at the National Seminar on Positive Psychology for Holistic Development, 2023.
- Research paper titled 'Does Resilience building improve Quality of Life' was presented at the National Seminar on Positive Psychology for Holistic Development, 2023.
- Research paper titled 'The Role of Self Compassion in Fostering Resilience and Recovery from Stress among Youth' was presented at the National Seminar on Positive Psychology for Holistic Development, 2023.
- Research paper titled 'Exploring the Experiences of LGBTQIA+ Youth in India: A Descriptive Content Review', was presented at the Virtual Asia-Pacific Mental Health Symposium (VAMHS), 2023.
- Research paper titled 'Pain Perception and Cancer: A Review on Current Day Therapeutic Techniques', was presented at the Virtual Asia-Pacific Mental Health Symposium (VAMHS), 2023.
- Case study on 'Bandhan Bank' selected to be presented at the International Conference on Case Development (ICCD) at ICFAI Tripura, 2022.
- The case study titled, 'Security in the Age of Flexibility: The Case of Bandhan Bank', was presented at the INDAM 2023 Conference at SBM-NMIMS Mumbai.
- Research paper titled "We Rent Only to Families": Rental Housing and Singlehood in Indian Cities, at the Web Conference on Law and Singlehood in India (2022)
- Research paper titled Unpacking the 'Bihariness': 'Reflections on Indian Predator: The Butcher of Delhi', at the International Conference on Migrant Workers, Cultural (Re)Production, and the Culture Industry in South Asia at Tezpur University (2022)
- Presented a research paper titled “Poor Sleep: An Epidemic keeping Indians awake” at the NHRD Event, Mumbai Chapter (2020).
- Research paper titled “Perfectionist? You don’t need to sleep: An interplay of Daytime Sleepiness and Task Performance” was presented at the Doctoral Colloquium of the 13th Annual ISDSI Conference (2019).
- Presented a research paper on ‘Understanding the sleep inadequacy problem among Research Students’ in the Management Doctoral Colloquium, at IIT Kharagpur (2018).
- Presented a research paper on ‘Understanding the sleep inadequacy among corporate professionals’ at INDAM Conference, IIM Indore (2017).
- Poster Presentation on the ‘Poor Sleeping Patterns of the youth’ at The Indian Society for Sleep Research (ISSR) (2017).
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
- https://www.
sentinelassam.com/editorial/ the-many-faces-of-liberal- arts-education-668142 - https://
telanganatoday.com/rewind-the- kota-conundrum - https://telanganatoday.com/
opinion-going-beyond-micro- rewards#:~:text=People% 20Management%20in%20any% 20context,the%20rest%20being% 20utter%20failures - https://telanganatoday.com/
opinion-going-beyond-micro- rewards - https://medgatetoday.com/
diabetology-management-a- psychological-perspective/ - https://telanganatoday.com/
opinion-memes-minds-musings - https://www.deccanherald.com/
opinion/psychological- approach-to-cancer-pain- 2637988 - https://telanganatoday.com/
opinion-disconnected-in- digital-era - https://www.sentinelassam.com/
editorial/social-isolation- and-loneliness-659093 - https://medgatetoday.com/lack-of-adherence-to-insulin-medication-in-type-1-diabetes-mellitus-patients-whats-causing-it
- https://telanganatoday.com/
opinion-act-it-out-and-be-well - https://www.sentinelassam.com/
editorial/new-year-resolution- to-sleep-well-630171 - https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/the-new-normal-lessons-learnt-for-educators-during-covid-19-651852
- https://www.dailypioneer.
com/2023/columnists/ communication-is-key-to- fighting-mental-health.html - https://telanganatoday.com/
opinion-teach-mental-health- in-schools - https://www.lookaheadnow.
com/a-good-nights-sleep-the- secret-to-a-successful-career/ - http://knowyourtown.co.in/
job-burnout-a-cultural- perspective/ - https://www.lookaheadnow.
com/a-good-nights-sleep-the- secret-to-a-successful-career/ - https://telanganatoday.com/
opinion-neurodiversity-in-the- workplace - https://telanganatoday.com/
opinion-beating-job-burnouts - www.businessmanager.in/
ageism-at-workplace/ - https://telanganatoday.com/
opinion-make-room-for-single- women - https://telanganatoday.com/
opinion-heis-and-student- suicides - https://www.deccanherald.com/
opinion/panorama/food-for- thought-fat-s-not-all-bad- 1196338.html - https://telanganatoday.com/
opinion-marx-and-unpaid- internships - https://www.businessmanager.
in/feeling-lonely-at-work-you- are-not-alone/ - https://telanganatoday.com/
opinion-craving-coffee-listen- to-it - https://telanganatoday.com/
opinion-work-calls-or-work- creeps - https://telanganatoday.com/
opinion-silent-screams-behind- metallic-bars - https://telanganatoday.com/
opinion-every-day-is-mental- health-day - https://www.deccanherald.com/
opinion/time-to-revamp-work- culture-as-people-opt-for- quiet-quitting-1145188.html - https://www.dailypioneer.com/
2022/sunday-edition/in-a-man-- -s-world.html - https://telanganatoday.com/
opinion-mental-health- appsolutely-matters - https://telanganatoday.com/
opinion-inclusive-practices- in-psychology-imperative - https://www.sentinelassam.com/
editorial/sleep-an-underrated- superhero-601171 - https://www.deccanherald.com/
opinion/panorama/social-media- and-trolling-the-targeting-of- women-1113588.html - https://livewire.thewire.in/health/the-dangers-of-romanticising-mental-illnesses/
- https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-your-identity-is-more-than-your-job
- https://psychology.net.in/mental-health-application-and-first-aid-in-schools/
- https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/mental-health-more-than-just-a-buzzword-579009
- https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-living-amid-mental-health-crisis
- https://www.peoplematters.in/article/employee-engagement/why-do-we-need-a-mental-health-policy-at-the-workplace-31673
- https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-time-to-talk-mental-health
- https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/panorama/musical-earworms-and-sleep-1011049.html
- https://livewire.thewire.in/out-and-about/revenge-bedtime-procrastination-the-story-of-our-lives/
- https://www.businessmanager.in/covid-somnia.php
- https://www.businessmanager.in/millennials-reshaping-the-workplace.php
- https://poshan.outlookindia.com/story/poshan-news-trouble-sleeping-heres-why-you-should-worry/380065
- https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/dealing-with-mental-health-challenges-in-2021-525912
- https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/neither-depressed-nor-flourished-maybe-its-languishing-536356
- https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/media-and-mental-health-526221
- https://www.northeasttoday.in/2021/03/08/media-and-mental-health/
- https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/why-period-leave-is-an-empowering-idea-878453.html
- https://nenow.in/opinion/domestic-abuse-and-covid-19-the-rising-cases-of-women-fighting-multiple-battles-2.html
- https://www.peoplematters.in/blog/life-at-work/compassion-fatigue-in-times-of-covid-19-25616
- https://www.peoplematters.in/blog/life-at-work/faking-wellness-at-workplace-25365
- https://www.peoplematters.in/article/life-at-work/why-are-we-guilty-of-taking-a-break-23912
- https://www.peoplematters.in/blog/others/how-much-are-your-employees-sleeping-23262
- https://www.peoplematters.in/article/wellness/sleep-deprived-employees-organizations-must-ensure-work-life-balance-16556
- https://www.peoplematters.in/article/employee-engagement/understanding-the-role-of-trainers-in-empowering-the-employees-16125
- https://www.hrkatha.com/opinion/the-connection-between-sleep-and-leadership/
- https://countercurrents.org/2020/10/period-leaves-yay-or-nay/
- https://www.businessmanager.in/current-topics/168/are-video-calls-taking-over-our-lives
- https://feminisminindia.com/2019/09/20/need-menstrual-leave-policy-india/
- https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2019/01/karan-johar-and-his-misogynistic-guests-sexism-with-karan/
DIPLOMAS
- Diploma in Art Therapy from Asha The Hope, Bangalore (2022).
- Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Buddhist Psychology (2021-2022).
- Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Analytics (EPGDA) from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai (2019-2020).
- Diploma in Human Resources Management from Welingkar Institute, Mumbai (2015-2016).
- Diploma in Industrial Managementfrom Welingkar Institute, Mumbai (2013-2014).
Certifications
- QPR Gatekeeper Instructor Certification Program from SPIF, Bangalore (2023).
- QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program from SPIF, Bangalore (2023).
- Certificate Course in Sleep Counseling from ICHARS (2023).
- Certificate Course in Primer on Tobacco Cessation Module from NIMHANS (2023).
- Certificate Course in Buddhist Philosophy from Tibet House, Delhi (2022).
- Human Subjects Research- Social- Behavioral-Educational (SBE) Foundations from CITI Program (2021).
- Short-term Certificate Course in Forensic Science and Criminology from International Forensic Sciences, Pune (2021).
- Short-term Certificate Course in Peace Studies from the University of Mumbai (2020).
- Short-term Certificate Course in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Profiling from International Forensic Sciences, Pune (2019).
- Certificate Program in Forensic Science from St Xavier’s College, Mumbai (2018).
- Advanced Certificate Course in Industrial Management from Welingkar Institute, Mumbai (2013).