Dr. Saajan Bhakta has focused his research on clinical neuropsychology, and he is passionate about understanding brain science across diverse cultures. He is dedicated to applied learning and the application of psychology to complex global problems. Dr. Bhakta has traveled to, worked in, and studied in over 25 different countries. He currently supervises researchers working on global and public health research in countries like Peru, India, and Ethiopia. He travels around the world speaking at various conferences, workshops, and universities. His current research studies and areas of interest are in South Asian mental health, physician wellbeing, and clinical neuropsychology.

Dr. Bhakta is committed to global service. In 2010, he founded a nonprofit organization, PovSolve. PovSolve is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization making positive change by raising money and creating awareness for human suffering around the world. His nonprofit has supported the construction of a school in rural Africa, helped thousands of poor through food services and medical procedures in India, built water wells in Kenya, and is currently focused on orphan efforts in South America. For his international work and support, he has been honored by President Barack Obama and was named Volunteer of the Year for the State of Kansas by Prudential. In 2014, Dr. Bhakta published his first book titled Be Your Own Hero. This is an inspirational and empowerment book focused on mental health and overcoming challenges. All proceeds from the book sales were used to fund lifesaving medical procedures at the Dinbhandu Charitable Hospital in India