My name is Nandini Adusumilli and I am a dedicated researcher and trained suicide prevention instructor. Currently, I serve as a part-time Research Supervisor at Elk Health Foundation. I completed my MSc in Child Development from University College London (2021), under the Institute of Education. During my master’s studies and placement at the SERL, I co-authored two publications, showcasing my commitment to advancing knowledge in the field.

 I previously worked in a primary school in London with special needs children, where I gained hands-on experience supporting children with ADHD, autism, Down syndrome, global developmental delays, and speech and language therapy.

Building on this foundation, I have returned in 2024 to pursue a PhD in Psychology and Human Development under the guidance of Prof. Dagmara Dimitriou and Dr. Stephen Manger. My research focuses on emotional charting and sleep, while analysing cortisol, protein, and oxytocin levels in saliva samples.

If you’d like to connect or learn more, feel free to email me at nandini.adusumilli@ucl.ac.uk.