Scientist Profile
ICMR-NIHR / वैज्ञानिक प्रोफाइल
Academic Qualifications शैक्षणिक योग्यताएं
| # | Qualification |
|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc in Chemistry, Botany and Zoology from Lachoo College, Jodhpur |
| 2 | M.Sc in Zoology specialisation in Entomology from JNVU, Jodhpur |
| 3 | PhD in Zoology specialisation in Medical Entomology From JNVU, Jodhpur at ICMR NIHR, Jodhpur |
Experience अनुभव
| # | Designation | Institute | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientist C (Entomology) | ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur | Nov 2025 – Present / वर्तमान | Current |
| 2 | Scientist C (Entomology) | ICMR-NIMR, Delhi | Oct 2023 – Nov 2025 | Completed |
| 3 | Assistant Director (Entomology) | National Centre For Disease Control, (NCDC)Delhi | May 2017 – Oct 2023 | Completed |
| 4 | District Epidemiologist / Zonal Entomologist / District Entomologist | Chief Medical and Health Office, Jodhpur | May 2009 – Jan 2017 | Completed |
Publications प्रकाशन
18 total
| # | Title | Year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Entomological Survey for Aedes Species at Deendayal Seaport, Kandla, Gujarat India during Pre-Monsoon Period, 2018 | 2020 | — |
| 12 | Entomological Survey for CCHF Vectors in Palghar District of Maharashtra | 2021 | — |
| 13 | Entomological Sampling Strategy, Sampling Tools and Analytical Techniques with regard to Vector Borne Diseases: Indian Perspective | 2022 | — |
| 14 | Good Medical Entomology Laboratories Practices (GMELP) in India: A Concept Note | 2022 | — |
| 15 | Mass Gathering and Population Movement in India: Possible Risk of Vector–Borne Diseases | 2022 | — |
Books पुस्तकें
| # | Title | Year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compendium on Entomological Surveillance and Vector Control in India, published by NCVBDC | 2016 | — |
Awards & Honors पुरस्कार
| # | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Second Prize for Poster Presentation | 2011 |
| 2 | Young Scientist during XIVth Annual Conference of Indian Society of Medical & Other Communicable Diseases (ISMOCD) at, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | 2023 |
| 3 | Third Prize for Poster Presentation of a research paper at ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur | 2026 |
Projects परियोजनाएं
2
Total Projects
2
Ongoing चालू
0
Completed पूर्ण
0
Yet to Start आरंभ होने वाली
0
As PI प्रमुख अन्वेषक
2
As Co-PI सह-प्रमुख अन्वेषक
| # | Project Title | Short Name | Type | Role | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Implementation Research for Optimizing the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) Care Services under the National SCA Elimination Mission | SCA | Intramural | Co-PI | 06 Jan 2025 – 05 Jan 2028 |
Total: 2 years, 11 months, 30 days ⏳ Remaining: 1 year, 5 months, 24 days |
Ongoing |
| 2 | Development and validation of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool for screening/ detection of pulmonary TB and other lung diseases using chest X-rays | AITB | ICMR | Co-PI | 01 Jul 2022 – 30 Sep 2026 |
Total: 4 years, 2 months, 29 days ⏳ Remaining: 2 months, 18 days |
Ongoing |
No completed projects / कोई पूर्ण परियोजना नहीं
No upcoming projects / कोई आगामी परियोजना नहीं
Memberships & Affiliations सदस्यता
| # | Membership |
|---|---|
| 1 | Life Member, The Arid Zone Research Association of India (AZRAI) |
| 2 | Life Member, Indian Society of Malaria and Other Communicable Diseases (ISMOCD) |
Fellowships फेलोशिप
| # | Fellowship |
|---|---|
| 1 | Awarded Second Prize for Poster Presentation of a research paper at a National Conference on Animal Science Innovation and Prospectives organized by Department of Zoology, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur held on 29th January, 2011 sponsored by the University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| 2 | Young Scientist Award during XIVth Annual Conference of Indian Society of Medical & Other Communicable Diseases (ISMOCD) at, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala from 19th to 21st May 2023. |
| 3 | Awarded Third Prize for the Poster Presentation of a research paper at ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur during the 42nd Foundation Day celebrations held on 27th June 2026 |
| 4 | Awarded as Fellow of the Indian Society of Malaria and Other Communicable Diseases (FISCD) during XIVth Annual Conference of Indian Society of Medical & Other Communicable Diseases (ISMOCD) at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala from 19th to 21st May 2023. |
| 5 | Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Health Research (DHR), New Delhi, in recognition of serving as a Reviewer for the DHR Short Term Studentship (STS) Programme 2025, awarded on 12 June 2026. |
Training, Certifications & Workshops प्रशिक्षण, प्रमाणन और कार्यशालाएँ
| # | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attended Training on First contact session cum induction training conducted by IDSP | 2009 |
| 2 | Attended Training on Disease Surveillance & Influenza A (H1N1) (Swine flu) conducted by IDSP | 2009 |
| 3 | Attended Training on Training for Medical Officers Under Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme conducted by IDSP | 2010 |
| 4 | Attended Training on Frontline Epidemiology Training Course (FETC) conducted by NIHFW and CDC, Atlanta | 2016 |
| 5 | Attended and coordinated the training programme on Epidemiology and Management of Malaria and Other Vector-Borne Diseases, organized by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi | 2017 |
| 6 | Attended and coordinated the training programme on Vector Biology and Control of Vector Borne Diseases organized by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi | 2018 |
| 7 | Attended and coordinated the training programme on Ticks, Mites and Flea Borne Diseases organized by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi | 2019 |
| 8 | Conducted One day Training cum Workshop on Dengue control for Sanitary/Health Inspectors for all government Hospitals of Delhi organized by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi | 2018 |
| 9 | Conducted one day Training cum Workshop on Containment of Dengue/Chikungunya and Malaria organized by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi | 2019 |
| 10 | Participated in National training of trainers on sub-national Malaria Elimination in India organized by WHO Country Office, Delhi | 2018 |
| 11 | Participated in Informal Consultation on Global Vector Control Response organized by WHO Country Office, Delhi | 2017 |
| 12 | Participated in National Technical Consultation on the Emerging Threats for Vector Borne Diseases including Zika, Scrub Typhus and KFD at Chandigarh organized by ISMOCD | 2018 |
| 13 | Participated in Multi-stakeholder National Consultation on Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) at Bangalore organized by WHO | 2019 |
| 14 | Participated in National Symposium – United to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis at NVBDCP, New Delhi | 2020 |
| 15 | Participated in Situational Assessment of Kala-azar elimination in India, 2021 at NVBDCP, New Delhi | 2021 |
| 16 | Participated in National Review Meeting-The National Programme on Climate Change & Human Health organized by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi | 2022 |
| 17 | Conducted Training on Vector Borne Diseases with emphasis on Mosquitoes, Ticks and Mites at Bangalore organized by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi and sponsored by WHO | 2022 |
| 18 | Conducted the training programme on Prevention and Control of Vector Borne Diseases organized by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi | 2023 |
| 19 | Participated in Virtual training on malaria vector surveillance: the guidance for control and elimination organized by Mahidol University, BKK, Thailand | 2023 |
| 20 | Participated in Virtual Course on Strategic Planning for Malaria Vector Surveillance and Control 2023 organized by APMEN | 2023 |
| 21 | Training imparted to MPHE students from ICMR-RMRC, Dibrugarh | 2023 |
| 22 | Training imparted to Nursing students from Rural Health ANM Training Centre, Najafgarh | 2023 |
| 23 | Training imparted during 9th India International Science Festival 2023- Science Technology and Innovation Exhibition organized at DBT THISTI-RCB campus, Faridabad | 2023 |
| 24 | Imparted a lecture to newly recruited technicians of NIMR headquarter and branches on Malaria vectors in India during NIMR Induction Training for Technicians at NIMR, Delhi. | 2024 |
| 25 | Training imparted on Susceptibility test of adult mosquitoes organized by ICMR-NIMR, Delhi | 2024 |
| 26 | Attended & Participated in Protocol development training program at NIMR, New Delhi organized by ICMR HQ, Delhi | 2024 |
| 27 | Attended and participated One day Training on Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Training for Insecticide Testing Laboratory at NIMR, New Delhi | 2024 |
| 28 | Attended Young Scientists Induction Program (YSIP)- Functional and Behavioural Skills Training Program for ICMR Scientists being organized by IIM-Vishakhapatnam & Capacity Building Commission ICMR | 2024 |
| 29 | Attended and participated in Asia Pacific Malaria Elimination Network (APMEN) virtual training course on Vector Surveillance | 2024 |
| 30 | Attended and participated in a two-day workshop on Research Methods in Big Data Analytics for Healthcare: From Basics to Applications conducted by ICMR HQ | 2025 |
| 31 | Imparted Lecture during the Workshop on Data Interpretation and Manuscript Writing From Data to Publication Make Your Research Speak organized by ICMR NIHR, Jodhpur at ICMR-MRHRU, Bhanpur Kalan, Jaipur | 2026 |
| 32 | Attended & participated in training conducted by ISRO-sponsored One Week Disaster Management Support Programme (DMSP) Training Programme under R-DRR activities on Extreme Weather Events Application of Space Technology for Disaster Management Support in the North-western States of India, being organized by RRSC-West, NRSC/ISRO, Jodhpur | 2026 |
| 33 | Attended & participated in training conducted on Strategies for Rewilding the Degraded Lands and Combating Desertification organized by AFRI, Jodhpur | 2026 |
| 34 | Attended and participated in Online Training on Designing Entomological Data Systems for Malaria Control organized by APMEN | 2026 |