Sarah Ahamed
About Sarah Ahamed
Sarah Ahamed serves as the Secretary of the India Chapter of the International Youth Neuroscience Association and has been a Board Member at India Future Society since 2018. She holds an MPhil in Cognitive Science and an MS in Neuroscience, and her research focuses on neurolinguistics and language processing.
Work at International Youth Neuroscience Association
Sarah Ahamed serves as the Secretary for the India Chapter of the International Youth Neuroscience Association. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the organization's mission of promoting neuroscience education and engagement among youth in India. In her role, she facilitates communication and collaboration among members, organizes events, and supports initiatives aimed at enhancing awareness of neuroscience.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Ahamed has a strong academic background in neuroscience and cognitive science. She earned her Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Neuroscience from the University of Calcutta from 2016 to 2018. Following this, she pursued a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Cognitive Science at Jadavpur University from 2019 to 2021. Her studies included intensive laboratory training in various scientific disciplines, enhancing her expertise in neuroimaging and electrophysiology.
Background
Sarah Ahamed has been actively involved in research and education since her undergraduate studies. She completed her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Zoology/Animal Biology at the University of Calcutta from 2013 to 2016. She also participated in a Summer Research Internship at the Indian Statistical Institute in 2017, focusing on computer vision and pattern recognition. Currently, she is a Research Project Assistant at Jadavpur University and has been in this role since 2018.
Research Focus
Sarah Ahamed's research primarily involves the application of EEG and ERP techniques to investigate neurolinguistics and language processing in the human brain. She has also worked on topics related to biodemographics, social neuroscience, and computational neuroscience during her time at the Indian Statistical Institute. Her work contributes to a deeper understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying language and social behavior.
Professional Affiliations
In addition to her role at the International Youth Neuroscience Association, Sarah Ahamed has been a Board Member at India Future Society since 2018. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her commitment to science communication and her desire to contribute to the advancement of neuroscience in India.