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. Asad, Z. & Das, M. (2024).Chronic Illnesses and Mental Well-being: Current Trends and Practices in the edited book, "Health Psychology in Integrative Healthcare”, (pp. 232-238), Taylor & Francis Group, London. ISBN: 978-1-032-98049-2

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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 Applications was 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://www.sentinelassam.com/more-news/editorial/mental-healthcare-in-india

  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/fostering-employee-well-being-the-strategic-impact-of-chief-happiness-officers

  7. https://telanganatoday.com/opinion-redefining-relationships

  8. https://www.thenewsminute.com/voices/breaking-the-silence-the-unspoken-mental-abuse-of-women-at-workplaces

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  114. 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.