Associate Professor & Associate Dean (Academics & Student Affairs)
Dr. Sumesh Kumar holds Ph. D, M. Phil and M.A., degrees in economics and MBA degree in finance. During over 20 years of working experience, he worked with different organizations and is well versed in industry projects, practical implications of economic theories, methods of data collection and analysis, designing curriculum, academic administration and analyzing government policies for economics and industry. He has completed many research projects in the area of economics, health and life skills. He has published various articles in leading Indian newspapers and research papers in the field of economics and management. He has been a key speaker in national and international conferences and attended several workshops and seminars.
Name of the Project |
Role in the project |
Year |
Agency |
Life Skills Assessment Data Collection |
Co-PI |
6 Months |
Room to Read |
Life Skills Assessment Data Collection |
Expert Life Skills |
8 Months |
Room to Read |
Preparation of background paper on tobacco taxation in South East Asian Countries |
Member |
1 Month |
WHO |
Longitudinal Aging Study in India |
Project Manager & Tool Translation |
One year |
IIPS & Harvard School of Public Health |
An implementation research to situational analysis and recommend an improved program model to improve adherence to IFA and calcium in selected areas of selected states in India |
CO-PI |
2 years (On going) |
Nutrition International |