Dr ARUL PRABAKARAN S
MSc, PhD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium
Sl.No. Name of the Conference /Seminar /Symposium Type of Program Title of the Article Role Venue/Place Date
1 Empowering Minds: Mental Health and Well-being in Schools CONFERENCES MODERATOR) Christ University, Kengeri 10/02/2025
2 Empowering Minds: Mental Health and Well-being in Schools CONFERENCES ) 10/02/2025
3 Emotional Bridges: Connecting People Through Shared Feelings SEMINARS ) Christ University, Kengeri 12/12/2024
4 Emotional Bridges: Connecting People Through Shared Feelings SEMINARS MODERATOR) Christ University, Kengeri 12/12/2024
5 InternatIonal ConferenCe on InnovatIons In arChIteCture, DesIgn, BusIness, soCIety, languages anD lIterature 2025 CONFERENCES Analysing Caregiveremotionsinpsychologicalandnon-Psychologicalsettings PRESENTER) VIT, VelloreVellore, TN 30/10/2025
6 Bridging Gaps with AI: Psychology, Technology, and CONFERENCES Student Engagement with AI Chatbots for Emotional Support: A Review and Future Humanitarian Implications PRESENTER) Holy Cross College (Autonomous)Trichy, Tamil Nadu 20/11/2025
7 International Conference on Sustainable Practices for Workplace Transformation and Responsible Advancement (ICSPWR 2026) CONFERENCES Employee Well-Being as a Pathway to Organisational Sustainability: Integrating Work-Life Balance, Leadership, and Psychological Resources PRESENTER) ICFAI University 03/07/2026
8 Re-imaging Gifted Education through NEP 2020: Policy, Practice and Pedagogy CONFERENCES Promoting Mental Health through Life Skills Education: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Institutionalised Children in the Context of Gifted Education PRESENTER) Nagaland University 01/07/2026
Invited Talks
Sl.No. Titel of the Program Name of the Program Date Name of the Institution
1 Mental Health Day 2025 Mental Health Day Celebration 10/10/2025 Christ School ICSE
2 Annual Day 2026 07/02/2026 Tiny Wonders, Doddabele
3 Team Building | Present Generation | Technology Faculty Orientation Program 29/05/2026 St. Antony's Public School, T C Palya, Bangalore
4 Meaningful Classrooms Through Mindfulness, Connection and Collaboration 11/06/2026 Thiagarajar College, Madurai
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
Sl.No. Title Name of Student Institution Role Status Month Year
1 Forgiveness in Christianity: A Denominational Inquiry into the Process and Aversion Liya Johnson Christ University RAC_DC Ongoing
2 The Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Digital Intervention on Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Well-Being of College Students Najma KC Christ University RAC_DC Ongoing
Research Project
Sl.No. Name of the Research Project Investigator(s) Sponsors Internal/External
1 PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH OF INSTITUTIONALISED CHILDREN THROUGH LIFE SKILLS INTERVENTION SUJATHA,ARUL PRABAKARAN S Internal
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
Sl.No. Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme Name of Organiser Level Role Date
1 EVALUATING A MANUSCRIPT AND CONSTRUCTING YOUR REVIEWER REPORT Editorial Engagement, Springer Nature, Springer Nature Participant 20/07/2026
2 Beginning Your Peer Reviewer Journey Springer Nature Editorial Academy, Springer Nature Editorial Academy Participant 17/07/2026
3 AI-ASSISTED RESEARCH WRITING: RESEARCH PAPERS, BOOKS, THESES, AND THE APPLICATIONS OF LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS AMIEE Association & CMAOI Association in collaboration with Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, AMIEE Association Participant 13/07/2026
4 Well-Being in Higher Education for SDG Impact Auxilium College, Vellore and ISS-FMA (ASIA-AFRICA NODE), Auxilium College Invited Resource Person/Trainer 04/06/2026
5 Short-Term Capacity Building Programme AIU - Avinashilingam Institute - Academic & Administrative Development Centre (AIU-AI-AADC) & Centre for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Climate Cell, Avinashilingam Institute University Participant 25/05/2026
6 Faculty Development Programme Human Resource Development Centre,  Participant 07/05/2026
7 Empowering Students with Learning Differences in Higher Education Department of Social Sciences, (Psychology), Alliance University Participant 08/12/2025
8 One-Day Awareness/Sensitisation Programme on Intergenerational Bonding in Colleges Govt. of India,  Invited Resource Person/Trainer 10/11/2025
9 Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most Coursera, University of Michigan International Participant 09/09/2025
10 National Workshop on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Department of Psychology, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur, Sacred Heart College National Participant 19/08/2025
11 Psychological First Aid for Students: Skills for Immediate Support Department of Psychology, Christ University, Kengeri Campus,  National Organiser & Participant 04/08/2025
12 Holistic Well-Being Department of Psychology, Sacred Heart College, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous) National Participant 04/08/2025
13 Exploring future research development with GenAI technology innovations Department of AIML & DS and Department of CSE in collaboration with National Research Foundation,  National Participant 09/07/2025
14 Innovations in Education - An Insight DJ Academy of Research and Innovations, DJ Academy of Research and Innovations National Participant 23/06/2025
15 Faculty Development Programme 2025 Human Resource Development Centre,  Participant 19/05/2025
16 Empowering Educators - Understanding Adolescents for Holistic Development MSW, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous),  National Invited Resource Person/Trainer 03/03/2025
17 Mental Health in the Workplace Department of Psychology, Christ University, Kengeri Campus,  Participant 15/01/2025
18 Wellbeing of Religious Women Sisters in India WWRSI & CRWI, WWRSI & CRWI National Invited Resource Person/Trainer 18/11/2024
19 Recent Trends in Counselling Psychology Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Sacred Heart College (Autonomous) International Invited Resource Person/Trainer 18/11/2024
20 Understanding IQAC: Roles and Responsibilities Department of Psychology, Christ University, Kengeri Campus,  Participant 12/08/2024
21 Diploma in Positive Psychology Alison, Alison International Participant 01/05/2024
Awards/Achievements/Others
Sl.No. Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others Description Organisation Month/ Year
1 Certificate course in Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life: Living for What Matters Most The course Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life: Living for What Matters Most, offered by University of Michigan on Coursera, explores the scientific, philosophical, and practical foundations of living a purposeful life. It emphasizes the role of purpose in enhancing overall well-being and introduces University of Michigan through Coursera 08 October 2025
2 Faculty Organising Committee - Faculty Member Contributed as a staff member for ANVESHA-2025 Christ University, Kengeri Campus 28 July 2025
3 Appointed as Question Paper Setter Appointed as a Question Paper setter for the courses, Abnormal Psychology I and Introduction to Research Methodology Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur 30 January 2026
4 Appointment for Question Paper Setting Appointed as Question Paper setter for the courses: Biological Psychology and General Psychology -1 Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur 03 September 2025
5 Guinness World Record The Green Bengaluru Plantation Drive 2026 was a large-scale environmental initiative organized by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) under the Bengaluru Urban Ecological Restoration Mission 2026–2030. Bringing together thousands of volunteers, including participants from CHRIST (Deemed to be Bangalore Development Authority 27 June 2026
6 Memorandum of Understanding The Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Kengeri Campus, signed an MoU with Wings Within to promote internships, training, and experiential learning. The initiative was coordinated by Dr. S. Arul Prabakaran, strengthening academic–industry collaboration in mental health. Wings Within Enable Emotional and Mental Health Care Pvt. Ltd. 15 July 2026