PhD Researcher · University of Arizona
Thrinath Nayak Dharavath

Thrinath Dharavath

Second-year PhD student in Educational Psychology at the University of Arizona, where I also serve as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. My research examines how social belonging shapes physiological wellbeing, specifically whether sense of belonging predicts diurnal cortisol slope in college students, moderated by other important factors.

Tucson, AZ
(520) 245-5889
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Sense of Belonging Biomarkers & Cortisol Quantitative Methods Student Wellbeing Moderation Analysis Higher Education BioSPHEREs Lab Health Psychology

Academic Journey

From health psychology in India to occupational psychology in Scotland, now advancing belonging research in Arizona.

PhD in Educational Psychology
University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ
Expected Fall 2027 · Minor: Higher Education
In Progress

Research focus on belonging, biomarkers, and college student wellbeing. BioSPHEREs Lab affiliate under Dr. Katherine C. Cheng.

M.Sc. in Occupational Psychology
University of Strathclyde · Glasgow, Scotland, UK
September 2024 · Equivalent to CIPD
BPS Accredited

Key modules: Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods, Work Health & Wellbeing, People Analytics, Leadership & Motivation, Human Factors & Ergonomics.

Integrated M.Sc. in Health Psychology
University of Hyderabad · Telangana, India
May 2023 · B.Sc. + M.Sc. Integrated Program (2018–2023)
Distinction · 8.16
PG Program in Data Science, ML & Neural Networks
Online Program
November 2023 – December 2024
Online

In the Classroom

Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships across psychology and education departments.

Spring 2026
GTA — EDP 410: Decision Making Across the Life Span
Dept. of Educational Psychology · Instructor: Dr. Taylor A. Roloff
  • Course instruction, grading, and D2L management
  • Weekly office hours and student mentoring
  • Guest lecture on Adolescent Development
Spring 2026
GTA — EDP 405: Public Education in America
Dept. of Educational Psychology · Instructor: Dr. Taylor A. Roloff
  • Guided students on course concepts, discussions, and written assignments
  • Guest lecture on Disability & Inclusion
Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
GTA — PSY 230: Psychological Measurement & Statistics
Dept. of Psychology · Instructor: Dr. Sarah Grace
  • Supported students across multiple sections with statistical concepts, homework, and exam preparation
Spring 2025
GTA — PSY 150: Mind and Behavior
Dept. of Psychology · Instructor: Dr. JeanMarie Bianchi
Spring 2025
Graduate Research Assistant — CEARE Lab
Center for Educational Assessment, Research & Evaluation · Supervisor: Dr. Adriana Cimetta
  • Report preparation for Fall 2024 Community Academy of UAPD and Suicide Gatekeeper Training Survey
  • AEA 2025 Competition participant

Publications & Presentations

From conference presentations to peer-reviewed papers, exploring the intersections of psychology, health, and wellbeing.

Conference Presentation

Belonging and Subsequent Emotion Regulation in Undergraduates

Dharavath, T. N., & Cheng, K. C. (2025, October 11)

SCIPIE 2025 · University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Research Paper · 2024

The Role of Organizational Stress on Work Engagement and Burnout among IT Employees

Review Paper · 2023

Neuropsychological Functioning in Individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Research Paper · 2021

Relationship between Illness Adjustment, Illness Perception, Coping and Well-Being of Persons with Chronic Illnesses


Recognition

Scholarships and awards supporting academic excellence and research pursuits.

$1,000
SUCCESS Scholar — Dean's Investment Award
College of Education
2025–26
$1,000
William A. & Ruth K. Miller Graduate College Endowed Scholarship
University of Arizona
2025–26
$500
Mary F. & Maude Miller Scholarship
College of Education
2025–26
$1,783
Mary F. & Maude Miller Scholarship
College of Education
2024–25
$217
Education General — Dean's Scholarship
College of Education
2024–25

Toolkit

Statistical analysis, survey design, teaching platforms, and collaborative tools.

Statistical Software
R SPSS PROCESS Macro
Microsoft Office
Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook OneNote
Survey Platforms
Qualtrics SurveyMonkey Google Forms
LMS & Teaching
D2L Moodle Pegasus UK
Knowledge & Research Tools
Notion NotebookLM Adobe Acrobat Elicit
Collaboration
Zoom MS Teams Keynote
Operating Systems
macOS Windows OS