Dr. Prakash P specializes in language and cognition research. His work explores cognitive aspects of literacy across diverse groups, including preliterate children, adult literates, illiterates, and neurodiverse individuals. He employs a cultural cognitive science framework to identify universal and culture-specific phenomena and their interrelations. Dr. Prakash has earned prestigious fellowships, including the MRC London Visiting Fellowship, Japanese Government Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Fulbright Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Fulbright Senior Scholar Fellowship, and Erasmus Mundus Visiting Professorship. As an elected Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, USA, and the National Academy of Psychology, India, he has significantly influenced the field of cognitive science. He co-founded and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Cultural Cognitive Science (Springer Nature). Additionally, he is on the Executive Council of the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS) and acts as Treasurer for the Asia Pacific Psychology Alliance (APPA). Dr. Prakash collaborates with national organizations like DST, UGC, CSIR, and NCERT, enhancing research impact. His current research interests include literacy, dyslexia, memory, curiosity, executive functions, and developmental milestones in preterm infants. His dedication ensures continued learning and contributions to the field of psychology.
