Dr. Silvia Fernandes boasts a diverse background in the realm of Psychology. Her journey commenced with a Bachelor’s degree, followed by a Master’s degree in Psychology, which laid a strong foundation for her in the field of Clinical Psychology. Subsequently, she successfully completed her Ph.D., focusing on Internet addiction and its associations among adolescents from Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Over the last ten years, she has assumed significant roles in various domains of Psychology, encompassing research, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and teaching Psychology for the IB Diploma Program. She has also contributed as a Visiting Faculty of Psychology at Flame University, Lavale. Presently, she serves as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts (Pune). Here, she assumes multiple roles including teaching, and dissertation and seminar mentorship and guidance.
Notably, Dr. Fernandes has contributed to the field by presenting her work at various conferences through published articles centered around factors linked to Internet addiction and its effect on adolescents. Additionally, she has channeled her creative talents into writing by authoring a book chapter on Screentime Addiction, which is currently in the publication process further showcasing her multifaceted expertise. Dr. Fernandes is inspired to understand and address modern-day psychological challenges in order to make a valuable impact on the field.
