Associate Professor of Psychology & Lead of Behavior Decision Lab
CHRIST University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India - 560029
Email: santhosh.kr@christuniversity.in | Mobile: +91 9448417480
ORCID: 0000-0003-1423-5428 | SCOPUS: 57205351258 | Researcher: AAE-3680-2020
Short Bio
Dr. Santhosh Kareepadath Rajan is a behavioral scientist and educator specializing in behavioral decision-making, solution mindset frameworks, and research analytics. With a doctoral and master's degree in Psychology, his academic interests span across psychometrics, structural equation modeling, and interdisciplinary approaches to decision science. He has successfully led nationally and internationally funded research projects, combining empirical rigor with societal relevance. His ongoing work connects cognitive science, well-being, and public behavior, with a strong emphasis on translating research into policy and practice. He is an active member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Society for Judgment and Decision Making (SJDM), and the Association of Solution-Focused Practices – India (ASFPI), contributing to both academic and applied psychological initiatives.
Professional Experience
July 2022 to current
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore
Associate Professor
June 2016 to June 2022
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore
Assistant Professor
March 2016 to June 2016
Edutel Technologies, Jnanasamgama Project, Government of Karnataka
Head of Arts Team
July 2014 to March 2016
JAIN (Deemed to be University), Bangalore
Assistant Professor
September 2012 to July 2014
College of Paramedical Sciences, EMS Memorial Co-operative Hospital & Research Centre, Perintalmanna, Kerala
Lecturer
September 2012 to January 2015
GFATM 7 Project, School of Behavioural Sciences, M.G. University, Kerala
Supportive Supervisor
June 2010 to April 2012
LISSAH College, Kozhikode, Kerala
Assistant Professor
April 2007 to March 2010
Bharathiar University
University Research Fellow
