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Brief Biography:

As a doctoral student in School Psychology at Ball State University, my research interests lie at the intersection of twice-exceptionality and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Specifically, my scholarship focuses on psychometric considerations in ADHD diagnostic assessments and on reconceptualizing diagnostic criteria and symptom clusters to broaden understanding of adolescent and adult ADHD phenotypes.

 

I am an active member of several professional organizations, including the National Association of School Psychologists, the American Psychological Association (Division 16), and the American College Health Association. Additionally, I am a fellow of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology.

 

My methodological expertise encompasses both quantitative and qualitative research approaches, informed by diverse epistemological perspectives. To complement this foundation, I am pursuing a certificate in institutional research to strengthen my capacity for data-driven institutional evaluations and advance my academic career. Concurrently, I am authoring a memoir that critically examines the lived experiences, diagnostic processes, and educational implications of twice-exceptionality and ADHD, integrating empirical rigor with contemporary theoretical frameworks.

EDUCATION

2023 - 2028 

Ball State University - Muncie

Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology
Master of Arts in School Psychology
Certificate in Institutional Research

2021 - 2023

Ball State University - Muncie

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Master of Science in Quantitative Psychology

2017 - 2021

Purdue University - West Lafayette

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Professional Affiliations

  • National Association of School Psychologists

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  • Association for Psychological Sciences

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  • Student Affiliates in School Psychology             

  • American College Health Association

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  • Midwestern Psychological Association

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  • American Psychological Association (APA) ​

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  • Psi Chi

Contact:

Department of Educational Psychology

Ball State University

Teachers College 505

2000 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 47303, U.S.A.

Institutional Contact: vdesai@bsu.edu

Professional: vadesai@vadesai.com

©2025 by Vedant Desai

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