Dr. Sharbari Dutta has completed her graduation in Dentistry (BDS) from Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences and Research under West Bengal University of Health Sciences. After graduation she did Junior Housestaffship from Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital and Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

She has completed her Post Graduation (MDS) in the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry from Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences under KIIT University in Bhubaneswar. She has presented papers at various National and International Dental Conferences. She pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in Health and Hospital Management with specialization in Health Information Technology from International Institute of Health Management Research, New Delhi. 

She has had an experience in dentistry and healthcare of 9 years working in various dental clinics and hospitals in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, and New Delhi. Currently She is working as Senior Research Officer in IIHMR Delhi with a keen interest in digital health domain.

PGDHM (specialization in Health Management) from IIHMR Delhi & BDS from Himachal Pradesh University with three years of clinical and public health experience. 

I am a passionate Public Health Professional, with relevant experience in Maternal and Child Health, HIV - AIDS and CSR.

Education Qualification: 

B. Pharm from Jamia Hamdard (2016-2020).

PGDM Healthcare from IIHMR, Delhi (2020-2022).

Previous Experience:

Research Scholar : UNICEF, Purnea, Bihar (Jan 2022-Dec 2022).

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer: TCI foundation, Gurugram, Delhi (May 2023- Dec 2023).

Dr. Sukhmani Kaur is a trained Anthropologist with more than 7 years of research experience in the field of Anthropology. Formerly, she has worked as a Sports Scientist (Anthropometry) at the Sports Authority of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, where she was involved in providing the performance enhancement support to NCoE and TOPS athletes of various sports discipline like hockey, gymnastics, cycling, shooting, swimming, basketball, etc. by assessing & monitoring their body composition and other parameters. Additionally, she was involved in the Institutional Scientific Committee of the National Centre of Sports Science and Research, Sports Authority of India. Along with this, she has served as an Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc) at the Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, where she was involved in teaching papers of Anthropology and Forensic Science to the graduate and postgraduate students. Her areas of interest include human physiology, child health and nutrition, non-communicable diseases, sports anthropometry, forensic anthropology and others.

Her core educational background lies, with majors, in Social Sciences from the Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi. As a graduation (2013) and post-graduation (2015) degree holder, she is well-trained in the anthropological domain of knowledge, practice and research. Afterwards, she has fetched a Master of Philosophy (2018) degree where her work focussed on the ‘Association of Cardiovascular Variables with obesity risk factors among the adults of Delhi’. Later on, with her study dealing with the ‘Biosocial and psychological aspects of adolescent health’ she also earned herself a Doctoral degree (2023). Along with this, she bears some experience at program planning, strategization and organization, as well as at scientific reseach writing/compilation and publication. Her areas of research interest include public health; epidemiology; adolescent health; social awareness, responsibility & advocacy

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Dental Surgery from Dr. RML Avadh University,  and a Master’s degree in Public Health from IIPH, PHFI, Delhi. She works as a Research Officer at IIHMR-Delhi. With more than two years of experience in Monitoring 

& evaluation, she is responsible for developing research design and protocols, data collection methodology, performing data analysis and conducting monitoring & evaluation for SANKALP

Pranjali Joshi is a dedicated anthropologist working in climate change, public health and disaster risk reduction. Currently working as a Research Officer at IIHMR Delhi, she is actively involved in interdisciplinary health research, including the ICMR-funded SHRiSTI project focused on improving pregnancy outcomes and reducing stillbirths in India.

With a strong foundation in qualitative and quantitative research, Pranjali has conducted ethnographic fieldwork on climate change impacts in Himachal Pradesh and contributed to an epidemiological study on morbidity patterns in Delhi. She has also organized community engagement initiatives for disaster preparedness and risk reduction.

Ritika holds a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences from Delhi University, complemented by a Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology from the Delhi Paramedical and Management Institute (DPMI). Additionally, she has earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Management (PGDHM) from the International Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR Delhi), specializing in Hospital Management. Her academic qualifications are reinforced by extensive experience in program planning, strategizing, organizing, scientific research writing, compilation, and publication.

Currently serving as a Research Officer at IIHMR-Delhi, her professional expertise spans diverse domains including climate change, disaster management, hospital management, public health, epidemiology, social awareness, responsibility, and advocacy. She is actively involved in developing research designs and protocols, establishing data collection methodologies, performing data analysis, and conducting monitoring and evaluation activities.

In addition to her academic qualifications and professional experience, she has collaborated as a co-author on book chapters focusing on disaster management, contributing valuable insights to the academic literature in this field. She has presented papers at various conferences and seminars making contributions to the field of disaster management through her research and outreach efforts. Her commitment to knowledge dissemination and community engagement is evident through her active participation in and organization of workshops catering to diverse populations. These workshops have targeted a wide range of audiences, including:

1. Students: Empowering the younger generation to become future leaders.

2. Healthcare workers: Enhancing their skills in emergency response and disaster management.

3. Vulnerable populations:

• Children: Focusing on age-appropriate disaster awareness and safety measures.
• Sex workers: Addressing specific challenges and risks faced by this community during disasters.
• Transgender individuals: Tailoring disaster preparedness information to meet their unique needs.
• Migrant workers: Educating them on disaster preparedness and risk reduction strategies.

By engaging with these diverse groups, she has demonstrated her ability to adapt disaster management principles to various contexts and populations, ensuring that vulnerable communities are better prepared for potential hazards. Her role demands proficiency in synthesizing complex information into actionable insights and contributing to the advancement of healthcare research. With her interdisciplinary focus and dedication to impactful research, she plays a pivotal role in addressing pressing global challenges through evidence-based strategies.