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Dr. Tara Chand
Dr. Tara Chand
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi
Dr. Tara Chand is an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi. He received his Ph.D. in Cognitive Science from the University of Tübingen, Germany, where he conducted research at the intersection of the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics and the Psychiatry Clinic in Tübingen. Following his doctorate, he served as a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute of Psychology, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Germany, working with Prof. Ilona Croy on affective processing during social interactions. Before joining IIT (BHU), he was an Assistant Professor at the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat.
Dr. Tara Chand is an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi. He received his Ph.D. in Cognitive Science from the University of Tübingen, Germany, where he conducted research at the intersection of the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics and the Psychiatry Clinic in Tübingen. Following his doctorate, he served as a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute of Psychology, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Germany, working with Prof. Ilona Croy on affective processing during social interactions. Before joining IIT (BHU), he was an Assistant Professor at the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat.
Dr. Chand’s research lies at the intersection of cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and behavioral sciences. His work broadly examines affective processing in the brain and body using multimodal acquisition and analysis approaches. His doctoral research under Prof. Dr. Martin Walter investigated the dynamics of the central–peripheral stress response to acute psychosocial stress, shedding light on the interplay between stress and physiological mechanisms. He also explored the emotional modulation of psychophysiological signals under the influence of ketamine during his time as a research associate at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Jena.
Dr. Chand’s research lies at the intersection of cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and behavioral sciences. His work broadly examines affective processing in the brain and body using multimodal acquisition and analysis approaches. His doctoral research under Prof. Dr. Martin Walter investigated the dynamics of the central–peripheral stress response to acute psychosocial stress, shedding light on the interplay between stress and physiological mechanisms. He also explored the emotional modulation of psychophysiological signals under the influence of ketamine during his time as a research associate at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Jena.
In addition to affective neuroscience, Dr. Chand’s current research interests extend to cognitive psychology domains such as prospective memory, decision-making, and applied fields including neuromarketing. He has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at national and international conferences, and received the prestigious Rosalind Franklin Society (RFS) Award in Science for his contributions. His teaching experience spans courses in cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and methods in affective neuroscience.
In addition to affective neuroscience, Dr. Chand’s current research interests extend to cognitive psychology domains such as prospective memory, decision-making, and applied fields including neuromarketing. He has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at national and international conferences, and received the prestigious Rosalind Franklin Society (RFS) Award in Science for his contributions. His teaching experience spans courses in cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and methods in affective neuroscience.
Doctoral Students
Doctoral Students
Mithi Shukla:
Email: mithishukla.rs.hss25@itbhu.ac.in
Mithi Shukla is a PhD scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, where she joined the doctoral programme in the even semester of 25-2026. She completed her Master’s degree at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in 2024, following a BA (Hons.) in Applied Psychology from Amity University Chhattisgarh, where she was a University Gold Medalist.
Her research aims to understand how subjective perception of time is constructed through the interactions between cognition, affect, interoception, and brain–body dynamics. By integrating contemplative practices, psychophysiology, and interdisciplinary approaches from cognitive psychology and neuroscience, she seeks to uncover the mechanisms through which the brain and body shape temporal perception, conscious experience, and human behavior.
Vidhushi Choudhary:
Email: vidushichoudhary.rs.hss25@itbhu.ac.in
Vidushi Choudhary is a PhD scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, where she joined the doctoral programme in the even semester of 25-2026. She completed her master’s degree in psychology from Banaras Hindu University, following her undergraduate studies at Gautam Buddha University. She qualified the UGC-NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Psychology before beginning her doctoral studies.
Her research interests lie in moral cognition and decision-making, with a particular focus on understanding the neural, affective, and physiological mechanisms underlying these processes. She is especially interested in how stress, uncertainty, and contextual factors influence decision-making in morally ambiguous situations. She hopes to investigate these mechanisms using experimental, neurocognitive, and psychophysiological approaches.
Karan Rawat
Email: karanrawat.rs.hss25@itbhu.ac.in
Karan Rawat is a PhD scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, where he joined the doctoral programme in the even semester of 25-2026 under the supervision of Dr. Satish Kanoujiya and is jointly supervised by Dr. Tara Chand. A former professional cricketer, he subsequently developed an academic and professional interest in yoga, meditation, and their effects on human health and cognition. He has formal training in yoga and pranayama and brings together his experience in sport and contemplative practices with scientific research.
His research interests focus on yoga and meditation, cognitive and affective neuroscience, mental well-being, and mind–body interactions. He is particularly interested in investigating the cognitive, physiological, and neural mechanisms through which contemplative practices and lifestyle interventions may influence brain function, cognition, and well-being.
Divya Diksha
Email: divyadiksha.rs.hss23@itbhu.ac.in
Divya Diksha is a PhD scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, where she joined the doctoral programme in the even semester of the 2023–24 academic session. She is supervised by Prof. Vinita Chandra and co-supervised by Dr. Tara Chand in the Department of Humanistic Studies.
Her doctoral research focuses on digital divides and the integration of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in education, with particular emphasis on classroom pedagogy, technology accessibility, self-directed learning, and the ethical and responsible use of AI. Her work examines these issues across different school boards and rural–urban educational contexts.
Rachana Belal
Email: phd2201261003@iiti.ac.in
Rachana Belal is a PhD Research Scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore), where she joined the doctoral programme in January 2023. She is supervised by Dr. Kedar Verma and co-supervised by Dr. Tara Chand. Her research interests span cognitive psychology, stress and cognition, and social psychology.
Her doctoral research focuses on prospective memory—the ability to remember and carry out intended actions in the future. She investigates how stress and associated emotional and physiological states influence prospective remembering through their effects on attention, executive control, and goal maintenance. Integrating perspectives from cognitive psychology, health, and applied cognition, her work also examines how everyday stressors and digital distractions affect memory-based self-regulation.
Alumni
Alumni
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