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     The ÅrtikC 

Empowering Progress Through Global Collaborations — Digitally Delivered from Sweden.

     The ÅrtikC 

"We collaborate with globally recognized experts, pioneers, and innovators to deliver services that set new benchmarks in quality, insight, and thought leadership"

About us

The ÅrtikC is a purpose-driven, thought leadership-based digital micro-firm dedicated to advancing mental health, organizational resilience, academic excellence, and strategic innovation worldwide. Rooted in Sweden but designed for the world, we blend cutting-edge psychological science, advanced technology, and expert insights from globally renowned specialists to deliver transformative consulting, advisory, and training solutions.

Led by Dr. Muniarajan Ramakrishnan a psychologist and chartered scientist with extensive international experience across academia, mental health, internationalization, business, and strategic consulting - The ÅrtikC harnesses the power of evidence-based methodologies, innovation, and impactful global collaboration. His unique global network of top-tier experts and deep partnerships with nearly 107 institutions across the globe serve as the cornerstone of our unparalleled service excellence.

Thomas Lee Mayo and Steve Daniel Mayo complement our strategic vision with strong entrepreneurial expertise, digital innovation, and operational excellence, ensuring robust global outreach and scalable technological infrastructure.

Driven by ethical innovation, transparency, and measurable impact, we implement a unique "pilot-first" approach: starting with small-scale, low-risk engagements to demonstrate clear, quantifiable results that readily scale into transformative long-term programs. Our digitally delivered services ensure flexible global deployment without geographic limitations, leveraging world-class expertise accessible from anywhere.

At The ÅrtikC, our purpose extends beyond business excellence; we are deeply committed to community well-being, providing complimentary digital mental-health education, awareness campaigns, and support services, reflecting our dedication to positive societal impact.

Join us in shaping healthier minds, resilient organizations, and empowered communities - globally and digitally, from Sweden to the world.

ABOUT

SERVICES

We help universities shape meaningful partnerships with the world’s leading academic institutions facilitating agreements that advance excellence in teaching, research, and global reputation.

We help healthcare institutions integrate psychological science, emerging technologies, and human-centered design into clinical innovation bridging research, mental health, and digital care through expert-led advisory.

We help organizations apply cutting-edge neuroscience and behavioral insights to create work environments that promote cognitive performance, psychological safety, and sustainable well-being guided by globally distinguished experts.

We help governments, universities, and organizations embed sustainability into policy, education, and daily life through applied psychology.

We help government and defense institutions implement ethically grounded, evidence-based strategies guided by globally respected experts to strengthen crisis response, psychological preparedness, and institutional resilience.

We offer free, community-focused initiatives in mental health literacy, sleep wellness, and digital balance bridging science and everyday life for individuals and families in underserved communities.

SERVICES

Distinguished Honorary Expert Advisors

 

At The ÅrtikC, we are deeply grateful for the guidance of world-renowned leaders whose groundbreaking work uplifts global science, health, and human well-being. Their wisdom and support strengthen our commitment to serve with excellence and integrity.

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Prof. Dr. Robert L. Trestman, MD, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President, Professor, and Chair of Psychiatry - Carilion Clinic and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

 

Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Chair of the American Psychiatric Association's Council on Healthcare Systems & Financing (CHSF)

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Prof. Dr. Lewis R. Goldberg, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus, University of Oregon

Fulbright Professor, Istanbul University and Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Former Visiting Professor, University of California, Berkeley

Former Consultant, Intelligence Division, United States Secret Service

Foundational Architect of the Five-Factor Model of Personality

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Prof. Dr. Jo Ritzen, Ph.D.

Former Dutch Minister of Education, Culture & Science, The Netherlands

President Emeritus, Maastricht University

Former Vice President, World Bank (Development Economics & Human Development)

Former Minister of Welfare, Health and Culture (Ad interim), The Netherlands

Founder, Empower European Universities & Vibrant Europe Forum

Former Visiting Professor, University of California, Berkeley & University of Wisconsin–Madison

Professorial Fellow, UNU-MERIT

Chair & Founder, CELL Foundation

​Renowned Economist, Policy Innovator & Architect of European Education Policy

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Prof. Dr. Peter N. Stearns, Ph.D. KBE

Professor, Former Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, George Mason University

Former Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University

Former Faculty Member, Harvard University, University of Chicago, and Rutgers University

Author and Editor of over 135 Scholarly Books on World History, Social Change, and the History of Emotions

Pioneer in the Globalization of Historical Pedagogy and Foundational Architect of World History as a Field

Former Vice President for Teaching, American Historical Association

 

Founding Chair, AP World History Committee – College Board, USA

 

Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE)

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Prof. Dr. William G. Tierney, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus & Founding Director, Pullias Center for Higher Education, University of Southern California


Emeritus President, American Educational Research Association (AERA)


Emeritus President, Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)

 

Advisor to UNESCO, the World Bank, and national ministries of education on higher education policy and governance

Fellow, American Educational Research Association

 

Fulbright Fellow (Malaysia & Central Asia) and Scholar-in-Residence (Mexico, Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa)

 

Author and Editor of over 20 books on Higher Education, Institutional Governance, Academic Leadership, and Equity


Global Advocate for Equity, Access, and the Democratization of Knowledge in Higher Education

Meet the Team

A focused team of three—with most services delivered directly by world-leading experts and visionary pioneers, engaged on demand.

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Scientific

Blending global insight with thoughtful simplicity.

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Business

Thomas Lee Mayo

Drives Global Outreach with entreprenuerial acumen and strategic partnerships.

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Tech

Steve Daniel Mayo

Ensures Scalable, secure tech Infrastructure for seamless digital delivery.

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🏛 Reflections from Global Academic Journey

Dr. Muniarajan Ramakrishnan previously led the creation of over 199 international academic agreements with 107 universities across 32 countries. This experience directly powers The ÅrtikC’s work—enabling institutions to build globally credible, ethically grounded, and strategically aligned academic partnerships that endure.

His contributions have been consistently recognized by senior university leaders and esteemed colleagues with whom he has collaborated.

“Dr. Ramakrishnan possesses a rare combination of global strategic insight, academic diplomacy, and unwavering ethical integrity. He doesn’t merely build partnerships—he builds trust, across institutions, cultures, and continents.”
— Prof. Dr. Randy J. Larsen, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, USA

 

“Dr. Muniarajan Ramakrishnan’s contributions in the area of international academic cooperation are priceless.
He successfully arranged and finalized dozens of academic contacts and collaborations across the world—efforts that have elevated our institutional standing on the global map.”

— Prof. Dr. Kaan H. Ökten, Former Dean & Vice President, Istanbul Kemerburgaz University

“In a remarkably short time, Dr. Ramakrishnan secured numerous international academic agreements—with some of the world’s most prestigious universities.
His work has made a significant, lasting impact on our university’s global learning environment.”

— Prof. Dr. Selahattin Kuru, Former Vice President, Istanbul Kemerburgaz University & Vice Rector of Beykoz University

“Mr. Ramakrishnan made hundreds of agreements with the most reputed universities in the world.
Even though the initiative was technically very challenging, he surmounted all the obstacles and completed his work—which attests to his hard work, insight, and outstanding skills.”

— Prof. Dr. Yıldırım Üçtuğ, Former President, Atılım University & Founding President, Istanbul Kemerburgaz University

“Dr. Ramakrishnan worked with calm focus, quiet discipline, and unwavering reliability. His thoughtful presence and scientific integrity made him a pleasure to work with—both professionally and personally.”
— PD Dr. Karin Elsesser, Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist, University of Wuppertal & St. Josef Hospital, Clinic of Pain Medicine, Germany

“Dr. Ramakrishnan has been our major contact person for finding Erasmus Partnerships all around Europe.
He is dependable, reliable, hard-working, and courteous. His motivation and persistence in the face of challenges are exceptional.”

— Prof. Dr. Aylin Ilden Kockar, Founding Chair, Department of Psychology, Istanbul Kemerburgaz University

“Bridging disciplines, cultures, and people, his work is guided by clarity, care, and a deep sense of purpose rarely found.”
— Prof. Dr. Ed Diener, University of Illinois, University of Virginia & University of Utah

“Mr. Ramakrishnan is highly original in thought, meticulous in preparation, and deeply committed to academic inquiry. Among the many I have mentored, he stands out as one of the finest—demonstrating analytical depth, initiative, and integrity in every aspect of his work.”
— Prof. S. Balakrishnan, Professor 
(Retd) - Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital, Sri Ramachandra Medical College

“In my long academic career, I have encountered few with the depth of clarity, discipline, and originality that  Ramakrishnan brings to his work. His scientific temperament, analytic precision, and calm integrity mark him as a rare contributor to serious inquiry—across psychology, statistics, and interdisciplinary research.”

— Mr. Srinivasan, Lecturer in Statistics & Demography (Retd), Institute of Obstetrics & Gynecology & Statistician (Retd), Central Research Center & Liver Clinic, Madras Medical College & Research Institute

“Dr. Ramakrishnan combines scientific depth, analytical precision, and quiet collegial strength. His ability to navigate complex, abstract problems with clarity and care marked him as a truly exceptional contributor to our academic group.”
— Prof. Dr. Gudrun Sartory, Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology, University of Wuppertal, Germany

CONTACT

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ADDRESS

​+46 760 120069

18B, Gärdesgatan,

Bollnäs 821 33

Gävleborg County
Sweden

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