Jay Raman

Dr. Jay Raman is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychological Sciences, University of Newcastle, and Director of the Three Squares Lab. She holds adjunct roles at University of Technology Sydney and Western Sydney University. With over 18 years of clinical experience, her research focuses on obesity, cognitive remediation, and eating disorders. She has been awarded prestigious fellowships and grants, including the NSW Institute of Psychiatry Fellowship (2014) and NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship (2014). Her work has been cited over 396 times, with a H-Index of 10, and her paradigm-shifting cognitive remediation studies have influenced global obesity research.

Dr. Raman’s teaching spans clinical psychology courses, emphasizing translational research and the scientist-practitioner model. She coordinates programs like Advanced Clinical Skills and Adult Psychopathology, integrating bench-to-practice learning. Her leadership roles include Ethics Review Panel membership and Selection Committee for Research Fellowships at CESE College. She actively collaborates internationally, with co-authors in 7 countries. Notable recognitions include CSIRO’s 2023 ON Prime Award for high-impact research.

Her research spans obesity maintenance models, health literacy, and psychedelic-assisted therapies for eating disorders. Over 20 publications align with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Good Health & Wellbeing. Media coverage includes features in Bariatric News, Readers Digest, and international outlets. Public lectures and media engagement bridge clinical practice with community impact.