معرفی
Dr. Manpreet Rai serves as an Associate Professor of Psychology within the School of Humanities & Social Sciences at D'Youville University, Buffalo, NY. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Psychology from Kansas State University (2014), an MS from Fort Hays State University (2006), and a BSc from the University of Calgary (2004).
Education:
- PhD in Psychology, Kansas State University, 2014
- MS, Fort Hays State University, 2006
- BSc, University of Calgary, 2004
Dr. Rai's research program centers on cognitive psychology with emphasis on working memory mechanisms, language processing dynamics, and cognitive bias manifestations. She extends this expertise into sleep science investigations and the scholarship of teaching and learning, developing pedagogical approaches that enhance student cognitive performance and academic success through evidence-based classroom practices.
Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary integration between cognitive theory and educational application, particularly examining how sleep patterns influence learning outcomes and how memory processes affect language comprehension across diverse learner populations.
Scientific Awards and Grants:
- D'Youville College Faculty of the Year Award (Social Sciences), Fall 2020
- D'Youville College Faculty Committee Research Grant, Fall 2019
- Institute for Teaching Innovations Seed Grant, Fall 2019
- Academic Research Council Grant, Spring 2019
- Association for Psychological Sciences travel fund, Spring 2018
- Academic Research Council Grant, Spring 2017
- Academic Research Council Grant, Fall 2016
Dr. Rai maintains an active research agenda supported by competitive internal grants while mentoring undergraduate researchers through hands-on projects. Her teaching philosophy prioritizes student engagement through cognitive science applications, regularly incorporating research findings into classroom instruction to optimize learning outcomes.
Outside academia, she actively explores Buffalo's cultural landscape through food, hiking trails, and community festivals while emphasizing family, faith, and friendship in her personal life.
