Advaitha Satish

Research Design & Analysis | Inclusivity in Education & Mental Health | Strategic Communication

Email: satish.advaitha@gmail.com

Summary

Analytical and detail-oriented psychology undergraduate with a proven ability to design and execute qualitative and quantitative research studies focused on inclusivity in education and mental health. Proficient in data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and synthesizing insights to inform strategic decisions. Experienced in translating complex psychological theories into actionable recommendations and engaging content. Adept at meeting tight deadlines while ensuring ethical and scientific rigor, and passionate about driving positive change in diverse educational and mental health settings.

Skills Info

Research, Data Analysis, and Inclusivity in Education and Mental Health

• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct in-depth qualitative and quantitative research, including interviews, focus groups, surveys, and data analysis using coding techniques and descriptive analysis.

• Gained expertise in extracting actionable insights from raw data, identifying recurring patterns, and providing recommendations aligned with strategic goals in educational inclusivity, mental health, and service design.

• Developed advanced written communication skills by synthesizing complex psychological and sociological theories into accessible and engaging content, including blogs and detailed research reports.

• Strengthened ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and mentors to execute projects successfully under tight deadlines while maintaining precision and impact.

Research Design & Analysis in Psychology

• Ability to design robust psychological research studies, including quantitative and qualitative methodologies.

• Proficiency in statistical analysis techniques (e.g., SPSS, R) to interpret and present psychological data effectively.

• Enhanced skills in critical evaluation of research findings, ensuring ethical and scientific rigor in study design.

• Social and Personality Psychology

  • Gained a thorough understanding of core theories in social and personality psychology, including social identity, conformity, the Big Five traits, and Maslow's self-actualization, and applied them to real-world scenarios.

  • Enhanced analytical and research skills by critiquing psychological methods, emphasizing reliability, validity, and ethical considerations in evaluating behaviour and personality.

  • Developed strong communication, teamwork, and collaborative abilities through group projects focused on understanding and analysing real-world social and individual phenomena.

Areas of Expertise

Research Design (Interviews, Focus Groups, Surveys) | Data Analysis using Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib) and R (ANOVA, Regression) |

Thematic Data Analysis | Statistical Software Proficiency (SPSS, R) | Inclusivity Research in Education & Mental Health |

Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Nanyang Technological University Singapore (Apr 2024 - Jun 2025)

• Conducted in-depth interviews with students from diverse academic backgrounds to assess perceptions of campus inclusivity.

• Transcribed, coded, and analyzed qualitative data to identify patterns, actionable insights, and strategic focus areas.

• Collaborated with Dr. Mukta Bansal and Dr. Siao See on research aimed at enhancing inclusive pedagogy through student feedback at NTU.

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Nanyang Technological University Singapore (Jan 2024 - May 2025)

• Researched under Dr.Mukta Bansal and Miss. Lim Li Yin on “Examining how laboratory teaching assistants’ attitudes and approaches towards inquiry-based learning impact students’ learning."

• Conducted individual interviews with laboratory teaching assistants and focus group interviews with undergraduates on attitudes toward inquiry-based learning in laboratory settings.

• Recorded live laboratory sessions to understand and analyse interactions between teaching assistants and students.

Content Creation Intern, Myndwell (May 2024 - Jul 2024)

• Published three insightful blogs for Myndwell's website, promoting emotional wellness and self-care.

• Researched psychological theory behind manipulation used in Red-Pill content, diversity in media representation, and neurological underpinnings of addiction and synthesized them into reader-friendly blogs.

• Demonstrated a strong ability to produce high-quality, impactful content under tight deadlines, maintaining accuracy and consistency.

Data Analyst Intern, Prayojana (Sep 2022 - Nov 2022)

• Designed and developed a custom survey tool in collaboration with Prayojana’s founders to gather insights on leisure preferences of elderly citizens.

• Conducted detailed interviews with elderly individuals, capturing critical data to inform Prayojana’s service expansion strategy.

• Proposed actionable recommendations to align Prayojana’s future services with the needs and interests of their target clientele.

Projects

Homophobia in Society Today, Sri Sankara Senior Secondary School (Jun 2021 - Feb 2023)

• Investigated homophobia's societal impact on the queer community and tracked progress over the years.

• Collected and analysed primary data via surveys (Google Forms and phone interviews) with 159 participants.

• Applied descriptive analysis to identify challenges faced by queer individuals and societal influences of homophobia, proposing actionable insights for greater inclusivity and equity.

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Project, Deepdive Labs (Feb 2022 - Apr 2022)

• Conducted an in-depth analysis of the HADS study, leveraging participant demographic data to uncover trends and key insights related to anxiety and depression.

• Designed and implemented Python-based visualizations and reports to present evidence-based findings, enabling improved understanding of mental health indicators and informed decision-making.

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology, Nanyang Technological University (Aug 2023 - May 2027)

• Vice President of the NTU Psychology Society (Outreach Director in Year 1)

• Centre Head of Singapore Girls Home (Under Regular Service Youth Program as a part of Welfare Services Club)