Dr. Dheeraj Rai

Professor

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Biography

Professor Dheeraj Rai is an expert in Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry with a focus on autism and co-occurring mental health problems. Holding degrees in MBBS, FRCPsych, and a PhD, he is currently a Professor at the University of Bristol Medical School and an honorary consultant psychiatrist at the Avon and Wiltshire Partnership NHS Mental Health Trust. His research centers on large epidemiological interventional studies aimed at addressing mental health issues within autistic populations. Professor Rai is particularly interested in improving research methodologies for neurodivergent populations, advocating for the involvement of autistic individuals and other stakeholders in the research process. He leads a team of interdisciplinary researchers committed to delivering impactful health improvements for autistic individuals and those with developmental conditions. Some of his significant projects include a longitudinal population-based birth cohort study that assesses the associations between autism, autistic traits, and multiple risk behaviors during adolescence.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2019-10-01 — 2020-09-30

University of Bristol • Bristol, UK

Leading research in neurodevelopmental psychiatry focusing on autism and related mental health issues.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
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Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.