FLAME University

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

Moitrayee Das is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at FLAME University, Pune. She received her PhD & M.Phil. in Management and Labour Studies from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. She has also completed an Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Analytics from TISS Mumbai. She holds an M.A. in Applied Psychology with a specialization in Industrial Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Mumbai.


Moitrayee currently teaches Industrial and Cross-Cultural Psychology at FLAME. Besides teaching, she has a keen research interest in research and has several publications to her credit.


She loves to pursue different courses and has completed 5 Diploma and 21 Certificate courses from different institutes. She is currently pursuing her 6th Diploma in Relationship Counseling from Asha The Hope, Bangalore.



RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

JOURNAL ARTICLES



  1. Tripathi, A., & Das, M. (2024). Unpacking the “Bihariness”—Reflections on “Indian Predator: The Butcher of Delhi”. Changing Societies & Personalities, 8(1), 222–238. doi:10.15826/csp.2024.8.1.272

  2. Palo, S., & Das, M. (2021). Sleeping Well: The Gateway to Employee Wellness. NHRD Network Journal, 14(1), 103-114. doi.org/10.1177/2631454120972497

  3. Moitrayee, D. (2021). Richard Chataway, The Behavior Business: How to Apply Behavioural Science for Business Success. doi.org/10.1177/2631454120974469

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Das, M., & Palo, S. (2018). Sleep and Cognitive Alertness. EPH-International Journal of Business & Management Science (ISSN: 2208-2190), 4(1), 28-36.

  7. 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

  8. Das, M.  (2017). Agility: Understanding the Concept and its Importance at the Workplace. International Journal of Social Sciences, 5(4), 598-602


BOOK CHAPTERS



  1. George, L. & Das, M. (2024). Consequences of Excessive Media Consumption in Children. In the Edited Book “Mindful Media: Mental Health Challenges in the Digital Age”, (pp. 63-72), BlueRose Publishers Private Limited: India and UK. ISBN: 978-93-6452-363-9.

  2. Bafna, S. & Das, M. (2024). Social Comparison and Body Image in Present Scenario. In the Edited Book “Mindful Media: Mental Health Challenges in the Digital Age”, (pp. 146-156), BlueRose Publishers Private Limited: India and UK. ISBN: 978-93-6452-363-9.

  3. Natekar, K. & Das, M. (2024). Perspectives on Authenticity and Impression Management on Social Media Platforms. In the Edited Book “Mindful Media: Mental Health Challenges in the Digital Age”, (pp. 407-416), BlueRose Publishers Private Limited: India and UK. ISBN: 978-93-6452-363-9.

  4. Malhotra, I. & Das, M. (2024). The Digital Self: Self Presentation and Authenticity on Social Media Platforms. In the Edited Book “Mindful Media: Mental Health Challenges in the Digital Age”, (pp. 444-452), BlueRose Publishers Private Limited: India and UK. ISBN: 978-93-6452-363-9.

  5. Asad, Z. & Das, M. (2023). Neuropsychological Correlates Associated with Behavioural Addictions. In the Edited Book, "Process Addiction From the Clinician's Lens” (pp. 270-276), Nikhil Publishers. ISBN: 978-93-5552-905-3

  6. 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


CONFERENCES



  1. Khanna, P. & Das, M. (2024). Uncovering the Structural Barriers to Employment and Mental Well-Being for Indian Graduates was presented at the International Conference of Holistic Health: Exploring  Interconnected Realms of Well-Being (HHERW2024) organized by SGT University in Collaboration with  Keele University, UK and College of Physical Education and Sport, Czech Republic on 17th-19th September 2024

  2. Deshmukh, I. & Das, M. (2024). Unseen Scars: Understanding Secondary Trauma from Media Exposure to Violence and Disasters was presented  at the International Conference of Holistic Health: Exploring  Interconnected Realms of Well-Being (HHERW2024) organized by SGT University in Collaboration with  Keele University, UK and College of Physical Education and Sport, Czech Republic on 17th-19th September 2024

  3. Arora, T. & Das, M. (2024). How Diversity and Inclusivity Differ and Why Both Matter  was presented at the International Conference of Holistic Health: Exploring  Interconnected Realms of Well-Being (HHERW2024) organized by SGT University in Collaboration with  Keele University, UK and College of Physical Education and Sport, Czech Republic on 17th-19th September 2024

  4. Grover, M. & Das, M. (2024). Understanding the Evaluation Systems for Mental Health Applicationswas presented at the Synod 3.0 Conference held at Surana Educational Institutions in collaboration with Cairnmillar Institute on 9th August 2024.

  5. Sam, T. & Das, M. (2024). Enhancing Adolescent Mental Health: How AI Companions Complement, but Don't Replace Human Therapists was presented at the Synod 3.0 Conference held at Surana Educational Institutions in collaboration with Cairnmillar Institute on 9th August 2024.

  6. Vaid, A., Bansal, D. & Das, M. (2024). Technological Adaptations in Language for Online Psychotherapy: Enhancing Accessibility and Effectiveness was presented at the Synod 3.0 Conference held at Surana Educational Institutions in collaboration with Cairnmillar Institute on 9th August 2024.

  7. Tripathi, A. & Das, M. (2024)."We Only Rent to Families: Singlehood and Rental Housing", was presented at the 7th Annual  South Asia Conference at Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland.

  8. Smitha, D. & Das, M. (2024). Women's Bodies and Minds: A Qualitative Analysis of Psychological Implications of Gendered Inequities in Indian Health Care Settings was presented at the International Conference of Social Sciences (ICSS) at Amity University.

  9. Dhillon, S. & Das, M. (2024). The Impact of Sleep Apnea and Daytime Sleepiness on the Employee Engagement of the IT sector employees in India was presented at the Bombay Psychological Association (BPA) Trust's 31st Annual International Multidisciplinary Conference.

  10. Smitha, D. & Das, M. (2024). Psychological Responses to Gender-based Violence in Indian Healthcare Settings was presented at the Bombay Psychological Association (BPA) Trust's 31st Annual International Multidisciplinary Conference.

  11. Palo, S. & Das, M. (2024). Circadian Realities and Sleep Dynamics: An In-Depth Analysis of Sleep Patterns Among Rotating Shift Workers and Implications for Workforce Well-being, was presented at the 9th INDAM Conference on Creating Impact through Responsible Leadership & Sustainable Business Practices at the Goa Institute of Management.

  12. Thombare, N. & Das, M. (2024). The Role of CSR, Corporate Governance and Sustainable Development in SMEs: Exploring Interconnection and Benefitswas presented at the 9th INDAM Conference on Creating Impact through Responsible Leadership & Sustainable Business Practices at the Goa Institute of Management.

  13. Dedhia, A. & Das, M. (2023). Addressing Job Burnout in Culturally Diverse Workforces, was presented at the International Conference of Innovation, Sustainability and Applied Sciences (ICISAS), at Curtin University, Dubai.

  14. Zaina, A. & Das, M.(2023). Chronic Illnesses and Mental Wellbeing: Current Trends and Practices was presented at the International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology (ICIAHP).

  15. George, L. & Das, M. (2023).The Implications of Pain Catastrophizing: A Cognitive Therapy-Based Approach was presented at the International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology (ICIAHP)

  16. Dedhia, A. & Das, M.(November, 2023). Navigating Coping Mechanisms in Culturally Diverse Workforce was presented at the International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology (ICIAHP).

  17. Dedhia, A. & Das, M. (2023, August). Job Burnout and Coping Mechanisms among Culturally Diverse Workforce was presented at the National Seminar on Positive Psychology for Holistic Development.

  18. Mundhra, C & Das, M. (December, 2023). Does Resilience building improve Quality of Life was presented at the National Seminar on Positive Psychology for Holistic Development, 2023.

  19. Prasad, S., Swaika, D. & Das, M. (2023, August). 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.

  20. Desai, V. Das, M. (2023). Exploring the Experiences of LGBTQIA + Youth in India: a Descriptive Content Review was presented at the Virtual Asia-Pacific Mental Health Symposium (VAMHS).

  21. George, L. & Das, M. (2023, ). Pain Perception and Cancer: A Review on Current Day  Therapeutic Techniques,  was presented at the Virtual Asia-Pacific Mental Health Symposium (VAMHS), 2023.

  22. Choudhury, S., Palo, S & Das, M. (2022). Case study on 'Bandhan Bank' selected to be presented at the International Conference on Case Development (ICCD) at ICFAI Tripura.

  23. Choudhury, S., Palo, S & Das, M. (2022). Case study titled, 'Security in the Age of FlexibilityThe Case of Bandhan Bank', was presented at the INDAM 2023 Conference at SBM-NMIMS Mumbai.

  24. Tripathi, A. & Das, M. (2022). We Rent Only to Families": Rental Housing and Singlehood in Indian Cities, at the Web Conference on Law and Singlehood in India.

  25. Tripathi, A. & Das, M. (2022). 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.

  26. Das, M. (2020). Poor Sleep: An Epidemic keeping Indians awake at the NHRD Event, Mumbai Chapter (2020).

  27. Das, M. (2019). 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).

  28. Das, M. (2018). Understanding the sleep inadequacy problem among Research Students in the Management Doctoral Colloquium, at IIT Kharagpur.

  29. Das, M. (2017). Understanding the sleep inadequacy among corporate professionals at INDAM Conference, IIM Indore.

  30. Das, M. (2017). Poster Presentation on the Poor Sleeping Patterns of the youth at The Indian Society for Sleep Research (ISSR).


OTHER PUBLICATIONS



  1. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-the-privilege-of-quiet-quitting

  2. https://www.sentinelassam.com/more-news/editorial/you-dont-snooze-so-you-lose-prioritizing-sleep-in-the-modern-workplace

  3. https://www.sentinelassam.com/more-news/editorial/awws-of-the-paws-the-case-of-pet-friendly-workplaces

  4. https://www.sentinelassam.com/amp/story/more-news/editorial/no-baby-onboard-the-rising-trend-of-child-free-couples

  5. https://www.sentinelassam.com/more-news/life/love-in-the-time-of-algorithms-indias-dating-app-saga

  6. https://www.sentinelassam.com/more-news/editorial/beyond-the-bio-why-your-online-persona-needs-a-reality-check

  7. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-the-privilege-of-quiet-quitting

  8. https://www.sentinelassam.com/amp/story/more-news/editorial/post-pandemic-investing-risk-or-restraint

  9. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-beyond-rainbow-capitalism

  10. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-creating-safe-space-for-students

  11. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-rise-of-office-peacocking

  12. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-paradox-of-empowerment

  13. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-gender-bias-in-healthcare

  14. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-hidden-toll-of-higher-education

  15. https://www.onlymyhealth.com/why-is-cervical-cancer-shrouded-by-myths-1709409458

  16. https://www.sentinelassam.com/more-news/editorial/wellness-pods-redefining-breaks-at-workplace

  17. https://www.sentinelassam.com/more-news/editorial/burnt-out-workforce-the-future-of-work

  18. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-beyond-the-26-weeks 

  19. https://thegraymatternews.com/article/holism-in-healthcare-why-we-need-to-do-better-by-dr-moitrayee-das

  20. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-making-happy-workplaces

  21. https://www.sentinelassam.com/more-news/editorial/work-family-when-work-and-family-collide

  22. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-no-moral-policing

  23. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-coffee-badging-or-coffee-break

  24. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-caught-in-cancel-culture

  25. https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/unraveling-dark-side-of-self-help-culture-675887

  26. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-rest-is-productive

  27. https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/humanizing-social-media-better-late-than-never-677459

  28. https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/the-implications-of-pain-catastrophizing-681073

  29. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-normalise-singlehood-for-women

  30. https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/coping-with-burnout-682191

  31. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-quest-for-perfection

  32. https://thegraymatternews.com/article/authenticity-in-a-world-of-filtered-realities-by-dr-moitrayee-das-ishita-malhotra

  33. https://www.thehindu.com/education/impact-of-implicit-bias-on-classroom-dynamics-and-educational-equity/article67448994.ece

  34. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-making-workplaces-truly-welcoming

  35. https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/the-role-of-personality-in-leadership-672476

  36. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-the-overlooked-superpower

  37.  https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-caught-in-cancel-culture

  38. https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/unraveling-dark-side-of-self-help-culture-675887

  39. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-rest-is-productive

  40. https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/humanizing-social-media-better-late-than-never-677459

  41. https://www.businessmanager.in/perfectionism-a-tunnel-vision-of-life-and-work/

  42. https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/the-many-faces-of-liberal-arts-education-668142

  43. https://telanganatoday.com/rewind-the-kota-conundrum

  44. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-going-beyond-micro-rewards#:~:text=People%20Management%20in%20any%20context,the%20rest%20being%20utter%20failures

  45. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-going-beyond-micro-rewards

  46. https://medgatetoday.com/diabetology-management-a-psychological-perspective/

  47. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-memes-minds-musings

  48. https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/psychological-approach-to-cancer-pain-2637988

  49. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-disconnected-in-digital-era

  50. https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/social-isolation-and-loneliness-659093

  51. https://medgatetoday.com/lack-of-adherence-to-insulin-medication-in-type-1-diabetes-mellitus-patients-whats-causing-it

  52. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-act-it-out-and-be-well

  53. https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/new-year-resolution-to-sleep-well-630171

  54. https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/the-new-normal-lessons-learnt-for-educators-during-covid-19-651852

  55. https://www.dailypioneer.com/2023/columnists/communication-is-key-to-fighting-mental-health.html

  56. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-teach-mental-health-in-schools

  57. https://www.lookaheadnow.com/a-good-nights-sleep-the-secret-to-a-successful-career/

  58. http://knowyourtown.co.in/job-burnout-a-cultural-perspective/

  59. https://www.lookaheadnow.com/a-good-nights-sleep-the-secret-to-a-successful-career/

  60. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace

  61. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-beating-job-burnouts

  62. www.businessmanager.in/ageism-at-workplace/ 

  63. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-make-room-for-single-women

  64. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-heis-and-student-suicides

  65. https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/panorama/food-for-thought-fat-s-not-all-bad-1196338.html

  66. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-marx-and-unpaid-internships

  67. https://www.businessmanager.in/feeling-lonely-at-work-you-are-not-alone/

  68. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-craving-coffee-listen-to-it

  69. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-work-calls-or-work-creeps

  70. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-silent-screams-behind-metallic-bars

  71. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-every-day-is-mental-health-day

  72. https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/time-to-revamp-work-culture-as-people-opt-for-quiet-quitting-1145188.html

  73. https://www.dailypioneer.com/2022/sunday-edition/in-a-man---s-world.html

  74. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-mental-health-appsolutely-matters

  75. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-inclusive-practices-in-psychology-imperative

  76. https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/sleep-an-underrated-superhero-601171

  77. https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/panorama/social-media-and-trolling-the-targeting-of-women-1113588.html

  78. https://livewire.thewire.in/health/the-dangers-of-romanticising-mental-illnesses/

  79. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-your-identity-is-more-than-your-job

  80. https://psychology.net.in/mental-health-application-and-first-aid-in-schools/

  81. https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/mental-health-more-than-just-a-buzzword-579009

  82. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-living-amid-mental-health-crisis

  83. https://www.peoplematters.in/article/employee-engagement/why-do-we-need-a-mental-health-policy-at-the-workplace-31673

  84. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-time-to-talk-mental-health

  85. https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/panorama/musical-earworms-and-sleep-1011049.html

  86. https://livewire.thewire.in/out-and-about/revenge-bedtime-procrastination-the-story-of-our-lives/

  87. https://www.businessmanager.in/covid-somnia.php

  88. https://www.businessmanager.in/millennials-reshaping-the-workplace.php

  89. https://poshan.outlookindia.com/story/poshan-news-trouble-sleeping-heres-why-you-should-worry/380065

  90. https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/dealing-with-mental-health-challenges-in-2021-525912

  91.  https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/neither-depressed-nor-flourished-maybe-its-languishing-536356

  92. https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/media-and-mental-health-526221

  93. https://www.northeasttoday.in/2021/03/08/media-and-mental-health/

  94. https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/why-period-leave-is-an-empowering-idea-878453.html

  95.  https://nenow.in/opinion/domestic-abuse-and-covid-19-the-rising-cases-of-women-fighting-multiple-battles-2.html

  96. https://www.peoplematters.in/blog/life-at-work/compassion-fatigue-in-times-of-covid-19-25616

  97. https://www.peoplematters.in/blog/life-at-work/faking-wellness-at-workplace-25365

  98. https://www.peoplematters.in/article/life-at-work/why-are-we-guilty-of-taking-a-break-23912

  99. https://www.peoplematters.in/blog/others/how-much-are-your-employees-sleeping-23262

  100. https://www.peoplematters.in/article/wellness/sleep-deprived-employees-organizations-must-ensure-work-life-balance-16556

  101. https://www.peoplematters.in/article/employee-engagement/understanding-the-role-of-trainers-in-empowering-the-employees-16125

  102. https://www.hrkatha.com/opinion/the-connection-between-sleep-and-leadership/

  103. https://countercurrents.org/2020/10/period-leaves-yay-or-nay/

  104. https://www.businessmanager.in/current-topics/168/are-video-calls-taking-over-our-lives

  105. https://feminisminindia.com/2019/09/20/need-menstrual-leave-policy-india/

  106. https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2019/01/karan-johar-and-his-misogynistic-guests-sexism-with-karan/


DIPLOMAS



  1. Pursuing Diploma in Relationship Counseling from Asha The Hope, Bangalore (2024)

  2. Diploma in Art Therapy from Asha The Hope, Bangalore (2022).

  3. Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Buddhist Psychology (2021-2022).

  4. Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Analytics (EPGDA) from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai (2019-2020).

  5. Diploma in Human Resources Management from Welingkar Institute, Mumbai (2015-2016).

  6. Diploma in Industrial Managementfrom Welingkar Institute, Mumbai (2013-2014).


CERTIFICATIONS



  1. QPR Gatekeeper Instructor Certification Program from SPIF, Bangalore (2023).

  2. QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program from SPIF, Bangalore (2023).

  3. Certificate Course in Sleep Counseling from ICHARS (2023).

  4. Certificate Course in Primer on Tobacco Cessation Module from NIMHANS (2023).

  5. Certificate Course in Buddhist Philosophy from Tibet House, Delhi (2022).

  6. Human Subjects Research- Social- Behavioral-Educational (SBE) Foundations from CITI Program (2021).

  7. Short-term Certificate Course in Forensic Science and Criminology from International Forensic Sciences, Pune (2021).

  8. Short-term Certificate Course in Peace Studies from the University of Mumbai (2020).

  9. Short-term Certificate Course in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Profiling from International Forensic Sciences, Pune (2019).

  10. Certificate Program in Forensic Science from St Xavier’s College, Mumbai (2018).

  11. Advanced Certificate Course in Industrial Management from Welingkar Institute, Mumbai (2013).

  12. * 10 other Certificate programs have been completed from Coursera and Edx.