Thrinath Nayak Dharavath

PhD Researcher · University of Arizona

Thrinath Nayak
Dharavath

Educational Psychology · Belonging & Biomarkers

thrinath@arizona.edu (520) 245-5889 Tucson, AZ

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 gender and race/ethnicity.

Sense of Belonging Biomarkers & Cortisol Quantitative Methods Student Wellbeing Moderation Analysis Higher Education BioSPHEREs Lab Health Psychology
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Education

PhD in Educational Psychology In Progress
University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ
Expected Fall 2027  ·  Minor: Higher Education
Research focus on belonging, biomarkers, and college student wellbeing. BioSPHEREs Lab affiliate under Dr. Katherine C. Cheng.
M.Sc. in Occupational Psychology Accredited · BPS
University of Strathclyde · Glasgow, Scotland, UK
September 2024  ·  Equivalent to CIPD
Key modules: Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods, Work Health & Wellbeing, People Analytics, Leadership & Motivation, Human Factors & Ergonomics.
Integrated M.Sc. in Health Psychology Distinction · CGPA 8.16
University of Hyderabad · Telangana, India
May 2023  ·  B.Sc. + M.Sc. Integrated Program (2018–2023)
PG Program in Data Science, ML & Neural Networks Online
Data Science (Online Program)
November 2023 – December 2024
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Teaching & Research

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

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
Paper Presentation
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The Role of Organizational Stress on Work Engagement and Burnout among IT Employees
Research Paper · 2024
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Neuropsychological Functioning in Individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Review Paper · 2023
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Relationship between Illness Adjustment, Illness Perception, Coping and Well-Being of Persons with Chronic Illnesses
Research Paper · 2021
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Fellowships & Awards

$1,000
SUCCESS Scholar — Dean's Investment Award
College of Education · 2025–2026
$1,000
William A. & Ruth K. Miller Graduate College Endowed Scholarship
University of Arizona · 2025–2026
$500
Mary F. & Maude Miller Scholarship
College of Education · 2025–2026
$1,783
Mary F. & Maude Miller Scholarship
College of Education · 2024–2025
$217
Education General — Dean's Scholarship
College of Education · 2024–2025
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Skills & 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 Tools
Notion NotebookLM Adobe Acrobat
Collaboration
Zoom MS Teams Keynote
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Languages

English · Fluent
Telugu · Fluent
Hindi · Fluent
Lambadi (Gor Boli) · Native