Pooja Sahni holds a doctorate in contemplative environmental neuroscience from the National Resource Centre for Value Education in Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) India and is a practitioner of surat-shabd-yoga (ultratranscendental meditational technique). Her research interest includes behavioral and neuro-cognitive exploration of contemplative ecological educational techniques as innovative pedagogical tools for prosocial development among students. She has taken courses in theology, neuroscience and learnt the use of physiological tools (EEG, GSR, fNIRS & eye tracker) to supplement her research interests. As a part of her social responsibilities, she is also actively leading a women empowerment association involved in education and skill training.
