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Dr. Neelima Ranjith

Dr. Neelima Ranjith

Dr. Neelima Ranjith

Dr. Neelima Ranjith

Associate Professor

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, ALUVA
email: neelimaranjith@uccollege.edu.in

AREAS OF INTEREST

Neuropsychology
General Psychology
Child development
Research Methodology
Adolescencce

  • Research
  • Publications
  • Chapter Contribution to Book
  • CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS IN PUBMED INDEXED JOURNALS & SOUVENIRS
  • RESOURCE PERSON
  • PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN
  • BOOK TRANSLATION
  • Cognitive retraining on Prospective Memory and its Neuropsychological Correlates in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, 2015 -2022, as Research guide for PhD research work at Union Christian College, Aluva, Kerala
  • Effectiveness of Different Training Methods on Phonological Awareness of Children with Specific Learning Disorders – 2015 -2021, as Research guide for PhD research work at Union Christian College, Aluva, Kerala
  • Effectiveness of Psychological Intervention on Burnout, Occupational Stress and Wellbeing in Bank Employees – as Research guide for PhD research work, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 2013-2020
  • Enhancing Assertiveness in High Students of Rural Area – as Principal Investigator, Minor Research Project. sponsored by University Grants Commission (UGC), India, 2012-2014.
  • Neuropsychological and Neuroradiological Changes in Mild Cognitive Impairment – An Analytical Study, Post Doctoral Research at Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala from 1 August 2007 to 31 July 2009.
  • Effect of  Secretase Inhibition on the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease. Coordinating Neuropsychologist from January 2009, Till August 31, 2009, at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Trial, With Placebo Run-In, and An Open-Label Treatment Period, to Evaluate the Performance of The Cog State Computerized Neuropsychological Battery and The ADAS-Cog in generally Cholinesterase-Naive AD Patients randomized to Either Donepezil or Placebo. Coordinating Neuropsychologist from January 2009, till August 31, 2009, at Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • Clinical Safety/Tolerability of Hf 0220 and its Effect on Biochemical markers relevant to patients with a Diagnosis of Mild To Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease. Coordinating Neuropsychologist From March 2006 – Till August 31, 2009, at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • Developing Computerized Neuropsychological Battery for Screening for Dementia. February 2006, at Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • Development of Functional MRI Paradigms for Memory in Indian Subjects: From November 2005 – September 2006, at Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • An Open – Label, Multicenter, One – Year Extension of The Evaluation of The Safety of Donepezil Hydrochloride (E2020, Aricept) in Patients with Dementia associated with Cerebrovascular Disease. Coordinating Neuropsychologist from August 2005 to August 2006, at Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • A 24-Week, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of The Efficacy and Safety of Donepezil Hydrochloride (E2020) in Patients with Dementia associated with Cerebrovascular Disease. Coordinating Neuropsychologist from March 2005 to August 2005, at Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
  • Analytical Study of Asthma in Relation to Personality, Life Satisfaction and Selected Background Variables – Doctoral Research Work from March 15, 2000- March 14, 2005 at Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, University of Kerala
  • Menstrual Distress in Students. A Comparative Study between Hostlers and Day scholars of Pre-degree and Postgraduate Groups – PG Dissertation, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram. 1996-1998.
  • Krupa Dinah Mathews, Neelima Ranjith. (2026). Lived Experience of Hurring Woman Syndrome among College Students: A Phenomenological Study. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Vol 52(2). Pp93-101.
  • Christina Mariam Chacko, Neelima Ranjith. (2024). Dual-Career Couples at the Crossroads: How gender role beliefs, Organizational role stress and Couple coping strategies Intersect. The International Journal of Indian Psychology, Vol 11(3), Pp 2668 – 76.
  • Nicole James, Neelima Ranjith. (2023). Birth order effects on Emotional Maturity and Psychological Hardiness among Adolescents. The International Journal of Indian Psychology, Vol 12(3), Pp 390 – 95.
  • Lisha P. Balan, Neelima Ranjith.(2022). Neuropsychological Functions in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Single Case Study. Strad Research, Vol9 (4), Pp185 – 202.
  • Anjali Sukumara Varma, Neelima Ranjith. (2021). Awareness on abuse against women – A Survey. John Foundation Journal of Eduspark International Journal of Multidisciplinary Journal of Research Studies, Vol3 (4), Pp 1-11.
  • Chinnu Bose, Neelima Ranjith. (2021). Learning styles of Adolescent Students from Science and Arts stream. International Journal of Research and Analytical Review, Vol 8 (4) Pp 950-55.
    Mareena Varghese, Neelima Ranjith (2019). Effectiveness of station rotation blended learning model in an inclusive school. The International Journal of Indian Psychology, Vol 7(3), Pp 739 – 49.
  • Kotturithil Reena Damodar, Neelima Ranjith (2018). A preliminary study among public and private sector bank employees in Ernakulam, Kerala. Zenith International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol 8 (9), Pp 192 97.
  • Robert Mathew, Neelima Ranjith, P.S. Mathuranath. (2018). A new scoring system and norms for, and the performance of cognitively-unimpaired older adults on the cube copying test. Neurology India, Vol 66 (6), Pp 1644-48.
  • Mareena Varghese, Neelima Ranjith. (2018). Inclusive Education for Learning Disabilities in School – A Single case study. Researcher’s World – Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce. Vol IX (2), Pp 73 – 79.
  • Neelima C.C, Neelima Ranjith. (2018). Effectiveness of direct question method in examination results for students with learning and Intellectual disability. Indian Journal of Human Relations, Vol 52 (2), Pp 55 -60.
  • Kotturathil Reena Damodar, Neelima Ranjith. (2017). Occupational Stress among Public and Private Sector Bank Employees in Ernakulam, Kerala – A Pilot Study. Zenith International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol.7 (11), Pp. 168-172.
  • Jain George, Jinson Alias, Nisbin A. Khader, Sahadiya Jabbar, Neelima Ranjith. (2017). Cyber bullying among Adolescents. The International Journal of Indian Psychology, Vol 4 (4), Pp 74 – 81.
  • Shahina H, Neelima Ranjith. (2017). Ethical Correlates of Environmental Consciousness among Members and Non-Members of Nature Club. The International Journal of Indian Psychology, Vol 4 (2), Pp 11 – 19.
  • Neelima Ranjith. (2013). Psychological Perspective on Gender Equality. Zenith International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol 3(7). Pp156-160.
  • P.S. Mathuranath, Annamma George, Neelima Ranjith, Sunitha Justus, et al. (2012). Incidence of Alzheimer’s disease in India: A 10-year follow – up study. Neurology India, Vol 60(6), Pp 625-630.
  • Naila Abdul Karem, Neelima Ranjith. (2012). Facebook Addiction among Youngsters of Kerala. Indian Journal of Health and Well Being, Vol 2; Issue 5, Page 1191-1201
  • Cinderlla V P, Neelima Ranjith. (2012). Age Difference between Spouses and Age at the Time of Marriage as Contributing Factors to Marital Adjustment. International Journal of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Research, Vol 32, Pp 25-29.
  • Neelima Ranjith, Gangadhar Sharma, Aley Alexander, P.S. Mathuranath. (2010). Qualitative Aspects of Learning, Recall and Recognition in Dementia. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, Vol 13, Issue 2.
  • P. S. Mathuranath, P Joseph Cherian, Robert Mathew, Suresh Kumar, Annamma George, Aley Alexander, Neelima Ranjith, P S Sarma. (2009). AD in Kerala, South India: Prevalence and Influence of Age, Education and Gender. Published Online in Wiley Interscience. www.interscience.wiley.com & International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

  • Neelima Ranjith. (2023). Reverse Parenting in Nurturing Connections: A Holistic Guide to Inspired Parenting. Edited by Dr. Seena M. Mathai, Shahina H & Nimmy Johns. Research and Post Graduate Department of Psychology, Union Christian College, Aluva Kerala. ISBN: 978-81-960457-3-9, Pp 154-161.
  • Riya Rafeeq, Neelima Ranjith. (2016). Occupational Stress, Marital Adjustment and Quality of Life among Professionals working in Different Shift Systems, in ‘Stress Perspective and its Management. Edited by Udaya Kumar Reddy & Rajendar Singh, Stress Management Lab Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad, ISBN: 13-978-81-932268-0-3, Pp 75-86.
  • Neelima Ranjith. (2013). Clinical and Demographic Profile of Degenerative Dementia from a Memory Clinic in South Kerala, in Ageing and Society – A Multidisciplinary Approach, Edited by Dhanya N., Excel India Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-82062-84-4.
  • Neelima Ranjith. (2012). Serial Position Curve in Encyclopedia of Science of Learning. Springer Publication Edited by Nobert M. Seal. Part 19, Pages 3050-3051.

  • Aditya Jayan, Keziya Thomas, Neelima Ranjith. Nomophobia and Smartphone addiction among college students, in ‘Addictions and Mental Health ‘Proceeding of Prof T. Simon Memorial National Seminar’, 5th-6th September 2024, organized by Research and Post graduate Department of Psychology, Union Christian College, Aluva. ISBN 978-81-964183-9-7, Pp 68-75
  • Anjali Biju, Lekshmi Mohan, Feba, Akshaya Mohanan, Neelima Ranjith. Media violence exposure and Aggression among Adolescents, in ‘Addictions and Mental Health ‘Proceeding of Prof T. Simon Memorial National Seminar’, 5th-6th September 2024, organized by Research and Post graduate Department of Psychology, Union Christian College, Aluva. ISBN 978-81-964183-9-7, Pp 222-34.
  • Semaoon Baby, Neelima Ranjith. Comparison of Life skills in NCC and Non NCC students, in ‘Addictions and Mental Health ‘Proceeding of Prof T. Simon Memorial National Seminar’, 5th-6th. September 2024, organized by Research and Post graduate Department of Psychology, Union Christian College, Aluva. ISBN 978-81-964183-9-7, Pp 349-357
  • Manna Sara Varghese, Neelima Ranjith. Alienation and Spirituality among elderly, in ‘Addictions and Mental Health ‘Proceeding of Prof T. Simon Memorial National Seminar’, 5th-6th September 2024, organized by Research and Post graduate Department of Psychology, Union Christian College, Aluva. ISBN 978-81-964183-9-7, Pp 592-604
  • Nicole James, Neelima Ranjith. Emotional Maturity and Psychological Hardiness among Adolescents. True to Self with Work and Life, Proceeding of Dr. V.K. Alexander Memorial National Seminar, 11 February 2022, organized by Research and Post graduate Department of Psychology, Union Christian College, Aluva. ISBN 978-81-960457-2-2, Pp 222-34.
  • Neelima Ranjith, Manju Madhu. Parent – Child Relationship from the Child’s Perspective. In the proceedings of UGC sponsored National seminar on Child Development, organized by Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady 22 – 24 February 2012.
  • Neelima Ranjith. Mental Health Issues Among Teachers – What You See is the Tip of the Iceberg, in the proceedings of UGC sponsored national seminar on self esteem and mental health promotion among teachers, organized by S. N. M Training College, Moothakunnam, Ernakulam in association with Dept. of Psychology, Union Christian College, Aluva, August 2011.
  • Neelima Ranjith, Annamma George, Aley Alexander, P. S. Mathuranath. Longitudinal Changes in Neuropsychological Indices in Patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2010; Vol 13: Supplement 1, page: S 20.
  • Robert Mathew, Neelima Ranjith, Annamma George, P.S. Mathuranath. Prevalence of MCI in India: A Community Based Study from South India. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2009; Vol 12: Supplement 1, Page: S 4 – 5.
  • Robert Mathew, Neelima Ranjith, Annamma George, P.S. Mathuranath. Demographic and Clinical Profile of Degenerative Dementias- From a Memory Clinic South India. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2008; VOL 11: Supplement 2, Page: S 140.
  • Neelima Ranjith, Tinu Verghese, Bappi Raju. S, Kesavadas. C, P.S. Mathuranath. Psychometric and Volumetric Evolution of MCI from NCI and AD from MCI. ARDSI Souvenir, 2008; Page: 49.
  • Neeraj Baheti, Neelima Ranjith, Tinu Verghese, Bappi Raju. S, Kesavadas.C, P.S Mathuranath. Cognitive and Volumetric Evolution of AD from MCI. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2008; Vol 11: Supplement 2, Page: S 174.
  • Neelima Ranjith, P.S. Mathuranath, Aley Alexander, Gangadhar Sharma. Comparison between Patients with Dementia of Alzheimer Type, Vascular Dementia and Normal Controls on Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2006; Vol 9: Supplement 1, Page: 26.
  • Neelima Ranjith, Aley Alexander, Gangadhar Sharma, P.S. Mathuranath. A Comparison between Patients with Dementia of Alzheimer Type and Normal Controls on Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test. ARDSI Souvenir, 2005.
  • Academic Retreat for Faculty Members – ‘Renaissance 26’, on the theme redefining Classroom frontiers held at de Paul Institute of Science and Technology (DIST), Angamaly on 15 May 2026.
  • One day National seminar on ‘Neuropsychology: Bridging the gap between theory and practice’, conducted by Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, Kottayam on 04th August 2025.
  • Orientation to first UG Honours batch – ‘Ignite 2024’, conducted by Department of Economics, Union Christian College, Aluva on 25th August 2024.
  • Higher Secondary School Teacher Transformation Programme conducted by Directorate of General Education in association with Directorate of Collegiate Education, Kerala on 18 January 2024 at Maharajas College, Ernakulam.
  • Two weeks Online Faculty Development Programme on ‘Media and Art in Teaching and Learning’, 12th – 25th January 2021, under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission for Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT scheme) of Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India and was hosted by Bishop Moore College Mavelikara in collaboration with Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre
  • National Webinar on ‘Brain based Learning and Mind Based Teaching – Mind Brain and Education – Signs and Symptoms of Learning Disability, 16-20 November, 2020, in association with Rehabilitation Council of India at Sneha Sadan College of Special Education, Angamaly, Ernakulam
  • Preschoolers’ Learning Needs and Learner Differences – Session for Preschool Teachers at All Kerala Kindergarten Teachers Mela, Vidyodaya Nursery, 31st August 2019
  • Effective parenting and Behavioural Problems in Children – Session for Parents of Pre School Children, Jeevas CMI Kindergarten, 29th June, 2019
  • Effective parenting – Session for Parents of Class XI, Vidhyadhiraja Vidyabhavan Higher Secondary School, Aluva, 3rd June, 2019
  • Panel Discussion on Women Empowerment, MES College, Marampilly, 20th March 2019
  • Mental Health – Session for Students of Class XI, Aluva Boys High School, 2018
  • Session on Parenting at the Orientation Programme for Parents, Aluva Boys High School, 2018
  • Session on Parenting at the Orientation Programme for Parents, Union Christian College, Aluva, 2018
  • External Mentor for Students of Walk with A Scholar Programme, Vimala College, Trissur, 2016.
  • ‘Teachers as Counsellors’ – Walk With A Scholar Workshop for Teachers, St. Alosious College, Trissur, February 2016
  • ‘Teachers as Counsellors’– Walk With A Scholar Workshop for Teachers, Vimala College, Trissur, 29TH January 2016.
  • Session on ‘Literature Review’ for AICTE sponsored Staff Development Programme (FDP) on “Research Methodology and Advances in Computing” (May 14-25, 2012)
  • ‘Parenting Skills’- Session for Parents of Pre School Children, Rajagiri School, Kalamasserry, June, 2012.
  • UGC sponsored minor research project on ‘Enhancing Assertiveness in High School Students of Rural Areas’, MRP(H)-1986/11-12/KLMG012/UGC-SWRO, date 28/09/12
  • Self – Instruction Material Psychology – Book 1 (Revised Version) At Secondary Level for National Institute of open Schooling (NIOS) – Autonomous organization under ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, 2013.

Academic Positions

  • Present 2025
    Member, BoS, Psychology

    Union Christian College, Aluva

  • 2025 2025
    Member, BoS, Psychology

    Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram (Autonomous)

  • - 2024
    Member, BoS, Psychology

    Sacred Heart College, Chalakkudy (Autonomous)

  • 2022 2022
    Member- Expert Committee- FYUGP Syllabus revision

    Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam

  • 2023 2022
    Secretary, Staff Association

    Union Christian College

  • Present 2019
    Secretary, SC/ST Monitoring Cell

    Union Christian College, Aluva

  • 2020 2019
    Member, Board of Studies

    University of Calicut, Malappuram

  • 2018 2015
    Member: Board of studies, Psychology

    M.G. University.

  • Present 2013
    Research Guide

    Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

  • Present 2012
    Research Guide

    Bharatiar University, Coimbatore

  • 2015 2013
    Head, Department of Psychology,

    Union Christian College

  • 2012 2011
    HoD – in – Charge, Department of Psychology

    Union Christian College

Education & Training

  • PDF (POST DOCTORAL FELLOWHIP) - 2009
    NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

    SREE CHITRA TIRUNAL INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY, TRIVANDRUM

  • PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) - 2006
    PSYCHOLOGY

    UNIVERSITY OF KERALA

  • MA - 1998
    Psychology

    GOVT. COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA

  • BA - 1996
    Psychology

    GOVT. COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA