Dr Jayanthi Raman is a clinical psychologist and researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of body image, digital mental health, artificial intelligence (AI), and immersive technologies. Based within the Discipline of Psychological Sciences at the University of Newcastle and affiliated with Hunter Medical Research Institute, her research aims to develop innovative, technology-enabled interventions that improve psychological wellbeing and mental health outcomes.

Her program of research explores how emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR), affective AI, and human–computer interaction can be applied to the prevention and treatment of body image and related mental health concerns. She has a particular interest in translating interdisciplinary research into practical, scalable interventions with real-world clinical impact.

Dr Raman is currently the University of Newcastle Lead Investigator on an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project examining AI and human affect. This collaborative project brings together interdisciplinary expertise across psychology, AI, and digital technologies to better understand emotional processes and develop innovative approaches to human-centred technology design.

Alongside her research, Dr Raman contributes extensively to clinical psychology education and training. She has held leadership roles across postgraduate clinical programs and is committed to mentoring emerging researchers and clinicians. Through national and international collaborations, her work seeks to advance digital innovation in mental health while strengthening research translation and interdisciplinary partnerships.