Sunita Makhijani
Sunita Makhijani is a final-year student at Krea University pursuing a double major in Biology and Psychology. She has hands-on research experience in areas ranging from Alzheimer’s disease modeling and antimicrobial resistance to behavioral and cognitive studies in child communication.
Alongside research, Sunita has contributed as a Teaching Assistant in Developmental Psychology and engaged in community initiatives, including mentoring with Teach for India and leading mental health awareness campaigns. She has also managed large-scale events, demonstrating leadership and organizational skills. Sunita is passionate about roles in research, consulting, and program management that merge analytical expertise with social impact.
Internship(Duration)
Event Organiser Intern
November 2023 – March 2025
• Contributed to large-scale citywide events including the Indore Marathon (100+ corporates) and Indore Rainathon (50+ corporates)
• Coordinated with corporates for bulk registrations, supported the accounts team with payments, and managed intern teams to ensure smooth execution
Ashoka University
Research Intern
April 2025 – June 2025
• Worked on the WHO-funded Antimicrobial Resistance project under Professor Laasya Samhita
• Learned wet lab techniques, identified antimicrobial genes in wastewater samples, analysed data, and presented findings
Krea University
Research Assistant
Mar 2025 – Present
• Conducting independent study under Prof. Madhavilata Maganti on how children develop multimodal conversational skills. Involves cross-cultural video data collection, annotation using ELAN, machine learning applications, and behavioural/cognitive modelling
Krea University — Capstone Project
April 2024 – April 2025
• Completed a cross-sectional study under Profs. Gautam Banerjee and Shyam on the association between perceived stress and self-reported skin health among 373 Indian university students (ages 18–25)
• Used a validated Self-Reported Skin Questionnaire and a 23-item perceived stress inventory
Krea University
Social Outreach Club Representative
September 2023 – Present
• Elected representative for two years, leading a team of 250+ students. Coordinated fundraisers for Raise A Child orphanage, campus cleanup drives, and teaching programs at Rotary Club of Madras Boystown
Krea University
Peer Support Volunteer
July 2024 – Present
• Trained by SCARF India to provide active listening and peer support. Co-led a mental health awareness week reaching 500+ students, managed a team of 30 volunteers
Krea University
Teaching Assistant, Developmental Psychology
January 2025 – Present
• Assisted Professor Madhavilata Maganti in a class of 80 students. Supported grading, conflict resolution, and communication between faculty and students
Krea University
Research Intern
May 2023 – June 2023
• Assisted Professor Kalyan Chakrabarti on amyloid-beta dynamics in Alzheimer’s disease. Conducted literature reviews and contributed to mathematical modelling
Krea University
Work Study Volunteer, Wellness Study
November 2022 – May 2023
• Supported a pilot study under Prof. Lakshman on student wellness (biological and psychological)
• Guided participants, monitored data collection, and contributed to project design
Achievents & Awards
Graduation Ceremony Special Award — Accomplished Attainer
Recognised for contributions and leadership roles including Secretary General (CIMUN 2021), CAS Head (2021–22), Head Girl (2018–19), and achievements in speech, literature, book cover, and digital design competitions
International Event ETHIKOS 2021
• Won first place in Below the Folds, a journalism-based competition with 50+ schools.
• Created a video highlighting Malhar Kalambe’s beach cleanup initiatives during COVID-19
Letter of Recommendation — Rotary Club of Madras
Commended for organising the Boystown teaching initiative across 4 trimesters (7 weeks each). Responsibilities included recruiting 30+ volunteers, leading an 8-member curriculum team, managing logistics, and conducting weekly feedback sessions