Admissions 2026 ICSWHMH conference '27

Department of Psychology

Arya A Menon

Designation : Assistant Professor

Qualification : M.Sc in Forensic Psychology

Email-ID : arya@rajagiri.edu

Ms. Arya A Menon is a Ph.D. Scholar in Forensic Psychology and a dedicated academic professional with over four years of college teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her expertise spans Criminal and Forensic Psychology, with a strong foundation in research, student mentorship, and interdisciplinary teaching. Throughout her academic career, she has served as an interdisciplinary faculty member, teaching courses across both the Psychology and Forensic Science departments, bringing an integrated perspective to topics such as criminal behaviour, juvenile delinquency, psychopathology, and forensic assessment. Her teaching approach emphasises critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and the practical application of psychological principles to real-world forensic contexts. She has coordinated academic programmes, and contributed to alternative and inclusive education. She is qualified in the Forensic Aptitude and Caliber Test (FACT) 2022, conducted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

  • Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology (Ongoing) — Lincoln University College, Malaysia
  • Master of Science in Forensic Psychology — National Forensic Sciences University, Gujarat (2019–2021)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology — Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University (2016–2019)a
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kochi — June 2026 to present.
  • Faculty, School of Social sciences, Lincoln University College, Malaysia — 2024 to 2026.
  • Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore — 2022 to 2024. Served as an interdisciplinary faculty member handling courses in both the Psychology and Forensic Science departments.
  • Mentor, TALC – The Alternative Learning Community, Bangalore — 2022. Contributed to alternative and inclusive education initiatives.
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Criminal Psychology
  • Juvenile Delinquency
  • Recidivism
  • Heinous Crimes and Offender Profiling
  • Rehabilitation of Offenders
  • Substance Abuse
  • Child Psychopathology
  • Law and Psychology
  • Undergraduate Thesis: "Analyzing the Motives of Murders in Kerala (2000–2015)" — data sourced from National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and national newspapers.
  • Postgraduate Thesis: "Social Interaction Anxiety, Anger Expression, and Family Environment among Prisoners in Kerala."
  • "Human Intelligence and Virtues: Are Humans Really Intelligent?" — Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore (2023).
  • "Moderating Effect of Loneliness on Cultural Shock and Quality of Work Life" — Christ University, 6th International Conference.
  • "Transformational Leadership of Mahatma Gandhi" — International Leadership Conference.
  • "Transition" Workshop by John Paul Manickam (2020).
  • National Webinar on Situational Leadership (2020).
  • National Conference on Applied Health and Psychology — Rajagiri Centre for Behavioural Science and Research (2017).
  • Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference — Christ University.
  • International Seminar on Community Psychology and Youth Development.
  • Workshops on Leadership, Personal Development, Cognitive Testing, and Group Dynamics.
  • Qualified FACT 2022 (Forensic Aptitude and Caliber Test) — Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
  • IELTS Academic — Band Score 8 (2019).
  • Psychological First Aid
  • International Criminal Law
  • Science of Well-being
  • Positive Psychology
  • Schizophrenia
  • Young Scientist Award in Psychology Paper Presentation — Rajagiri Centre for Behavioural Science and Research.
  • Qualified FACT 2022 — Forensic Aptitude and Caliber Test, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
  • Vice-Chairperson, Rajagiri College Union (2017–2018).
  • Member, Student Council, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (2018–2019).
  • Young Indians Kochi Chapter Member (2011–2012).

INTERNSHIPS AND PROJECTS

  • Directorate of Forensic Science, Gandhinagar, Gujarat (2021) — Gained hands-on expertise in Polygraph, Statement Detection System (SDS), Narcoanalysis, and Brain Electrical Oscillations Signature (BEOS); assisted forensic officers in live investigations.
  • Bishop Vayalil Medical Centre, Kerala (2018) — Clinical internship with hands-on experience in Clinical Psychology assessment and intervention.
  • Institute for Communicative and Cognitive Neurosciences (ICCONS), Palakkad — Provided therapeutic support and intervention for differently-abled children.

SKILL SETS

  • Communication and Teaching: Excellent communication skills; effective and engaging teaching methodologies; training and administrative skills.
  • Research and Analytical: Research and investigation skills; report writing; lesson planning; student assessment.
  • Personal and Technical: Self-motivated and independent; proficient in digital learning platforms and tools.a