Agastya Sivanandan

Cognitive sciences Masters student Centre for Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences

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About Me

I graduated from Azim Premji University (APU) as a Biology student with a passion for Cognitive, Behavioural and Neuro-sciences. I've always been captivated by puzzles, and I find current research gaps to be fascinating challenges I look forward to working on. I'm driven by problem-solving and love a challenge.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, either by hanging out or playing video games together. I also love cycling whenever I can. I am addicted to the feeling of independence that comes with the wind in my hair and riding down a scenic route.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Student Intern

Behavior Decison Lab (Christ University) 06/2025 - 06/2026

SKILLS

Lab Skills

• R
• Jamovi
• CAD
• Python
• SQL

Languages

• DNA extraction
• Chromatogram Analysis
• PCR analysis
• 3D printing

INTERESTS

• I love participating in DnD campaigns and other complex table top RPG’s
• I am a rock climbing and mountain biking afficionado

EDUCATION

Masters of Cognitive Sciences

Centre for Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences Allahabad University 2026- 2028

Masters of Neuropsychology

Christ University 2025- 2026 (Discontinued for better opportunities)

Courses:

• Quantitative Research Methods
• Neurobiological Basis of Cognition
• Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
• Neurobiological basis of developmental Behaviour
• Assessment: cognition
• Foundations of Neurochemistry
• Graduate Statistics
• Psychopathology
• Neurobiology of Higher Cognitive Functions
• Research Proposal
• Law and Ethics

Bachelors of Biology

Azim Premji University 2022- 2025 (3 Years)

Courses:

• Introduction to Biology 1 & 2
• General Chemistry
• Introductory modern Physics
• Critical Reading and Writing
• India’s many pasts, present and possible futures
• Quantitative Biology
• Public Reasoning
• Understanding Plants
• Evolutionary Biology
• Calculus for biologists
• Molecular and cellular Biology
• Lab & field techniques

Chosen Electives

• Climate Science minor
• Introduction to ecology
• Introduction to neurosciences
• Understanding Rhythms
• science fiction and the philosophy of mind
• Animal Behavior
• Ecological Methods & statistics
• Brain & Behavior
• Philosophies of the Self

Certificate: TBA

Academic Record:

Schooling (CBSE)

Delhi Public School 2007 - 2022 (15 Years)

Chosen subjects