Prof. Rathnasabapathy is the Dean, School of Arts and Sciences at Sai University. She specializes in fields such as Educational Psychology, Neuro-Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Indigenous Psychology, and Disability Studies. Her research highlights include guiding 9 Ph.D. research scholars and undertaking 9 government-funded research initiatives. Notable completed projects include Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR), MHRD, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Government of Tamil Nadu. She has published extensively in Scopus-indexed and peer-reviewed journals, focusing on well-being, dyslexia, ADHD, and psychological health. Additionally, she has published a patent for a "Casper intervention model" aimed at improving social skills in children with dyslexia.

She is an experienced counsellor with a background in helping children, vulnerable adults, and families resolve emotional difficulties and plan realistic behavioral interventions. She also practices industrial and corporate consulting. She serves as a corporate and soft skills trainer specializing in human behavior identification and corporate interpersonal communication. She has been honoured with multiple research and faculty distinctions at VIT, alongside the Best Contribution Award from the Indian School Psychology Association (InSPA) in 2019.

Educational Background

• Ph.D. in Psychology: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, 1991.

• Master's in Psychology: Presidency College, 1985.

• Bachelor of Psychology: Women's Christian College, Chennai, 1983.

• Diplomas: Holds a Diploma in Counseling Psychology (1987) and a Diploma in Business and Managerial Psychology (1984).

• Certification: Certified Recruitment Analyst from Carlton Advanced Management Institute (2004).

Research & Funded Projects

Dr. Rathnasabapathy specializes in fields such as Educational Psychology, Neuro-Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Indigenous Psychology, and Disability Studies. Her research highlights include:

• Scholarly Guidance: She has guided 9 Ph.D. research scholars.

• Government Projects: She has undertaken 9 government-funded research initiatives. Notable completed projects include:

  • Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR), MHRD: A study investigating the psycho-social problems of vulnerable adolescent girls and life skills training interventions.

  • Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment: Research mapping the effects of co-morbidity factors related to dyslexia.

  • Government of Tamil Nadu: Establishing a counseling center for life skill training at Perumbakkam to assist with re-settlement coping mechanisms.

• Publications & Intellectual Property: She has published extensively in Scopus-indexed and peer-reviewed journals, focusing on well-being, dyslexia, ADHD, and psychological health. Additionally, she has published a patent for a "Casper intervention model" aimed at improving social skills in children with dyslexia.

Core Competencies & Professional Roles

• Counseling & Consultancy: She is an experienced counsellor with a background in helping children, vulnerable adults, and families resolve emotional difficulties and plan realistic behavioral interventions. She also practices industrial and corporate consulting.

• Corporate Training: Serves as a corporate and soft skills trainer specializing in human behavior identification and corporate interpersonal communication.

• Awards: She has been honoured with multiple research and faculty distinctions at VIT, alongside the Best Contribution Award from the Indian School Psychology Association (InSPA) in 2019.