ASHISH GUPTA

Dr. Ashish Gupta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at MANIT Bhopal. His interdisciplinary research programme, rooted in Indian Knowledge Systems, integrates Cognitive neuroscience, Indian aesthetics, Psychology of mind, and Emotion science to examine how traditional Indian practices—such as Music, Yoga, Meditation, and Philosophical reflection—produce measurable enhancements in Cognitive function, Emotional regulation, psychological resilience, and overall Well-being. Dr. Gupta earned his PhD from IIT Kanpur and a dual degree (B.Tech & M.Tech) from IIT Kharagpur. His key publications include EEG microstates dynamics of happiness and sadness during music listening (Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2025), Neural response to sad autobiographical recall and sad music listening post recall reveals distinct brain activation in alpha and gamma bands (PLOS ONE, 2023), and Short-term enhancement of cognitive functions and music: A three-channel model (Scientific Reports, Nature, 2018). This body of work has received national media attention in outlets such as NDTV, The Times of India, and The Hindu, with headlines like “Indian Classical Ragas Transform Mind and Emotions.” He also has several years of industrial experience leveraging BCI technology across diverse fields, including forensic science, mental health, and Brain-biometrics. Dr Gupta is Co-founder of MBRICS (Mind-Brain research institute and coaching services): A research institute to study mind, brain, meditation and promote mental health & well being. Dr. Gupta holds formal certifications in Nāṭya Śāstra and Indian Aesthetics, a Diploma in Vedic lifestyle and culture, and a Sastri degree in Ancient Vedic Texts (Sri Isopanisad, Sri Gitopanisad, Sri Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu). These credentials ground his research in authentic textual and philosophical knowledge, ensuring scholarly rigor and cultural depth. www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-gupta-923724b3.