Mr. Sourav Biswas, FRP in Health & Medicine, Best Researcher Award
International Institute for Population Sciences – India
Professional Profiles:
š Sourav Biswas: A Dedicated Scholar in Population Studies š
Education Background š
Sourav Biswas is an accomplished scholar in the field of Population Studies, currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), with an expected completion in 2024. His academic journey is marked by a strong foundation in Geography and Population Studies:
- Ph.D. in Population Studies from the International Institute for Population Sciences, expected in 2024.
- Masters in Population Studies from the International Institute for Population Sciences, 2020-21, with an impressive score of 73.8%.
- M.Sc. in Geography from the University of Calcutta, 2018-20, scoring 65.2%.
- B.Sc. in Geography (Honours) with minors in Economics and Political Science from Vidyasagar University, 2015-18, also achieving a score of 65.2%.
Peer-Reviewed Presentations š
Sourav has actively contributed to the academic community through his insightful presentations at various prestigious conferences:
- Presented āDecomposing Hindu Muslim Differences Trends in using Family Planning Methods in Indiaā at the Indian Association for the Study of Population Annual Conference, Rajasthan, India, in 2022.
- Delivered a presentation on āA Symbiotic Relationship Between Indigenous People and the Natural Forest of Ajodhya Foothills, Purulia, West Bengalā at the XXIX International Population Conference IPC2021 (IUSSP), held online in 2021.
Honours and Awards š
Souravās academic excellence has been recognized through several scholarships and fellowships:
- UGC-JRF Fellowship 2020: Awarded to pursue his Ph.D. at the International Institute for Population Sciences, India.
- Government of India Fellowship 2020-2021: Awarded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to pursue his Masterās in Population Studies at IIPS.
- Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship 2018-2020: Awarded by the Government of West Bengal for his M.Sc. in Geography at the University of Calcutta.
- Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship 2015-2018: Awarded by the Government of West Bengal for his B.Sc. in Geography (Honours) at Vidyasagar University.
Professional Memberships š
Sourav is an active member of several professional organizations, reflecting his commitment to the field of Population Studies:
- Life Member of the Indian Association for the Study of Population.
- Life Member of the International Institute for Population Sciences Alumni Association.
- Student Member of the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population.
Skills and Proficiencies š»
Sourav possesses a robust set of technical and language skills essential for his research and professional activities:
- Technical Skills: Proficient in QGIS, ArcGIS, Geomatica, STATA, SPSS, R, MORTPAK, and SPECTRUM.
- Language Skills: Fluent in Bengali, English, and Hindi.
Sourav Biswas exemplifies dedication and expertise in Population Studies, contributing valuable research and insights to the field while continuously advancing his acaemic and professional career.
PublicationĀ
Paper Title: Investigating the association between floods and low birth weight in India: Using the geospatial approach
- Authors: Biswas, S., Mondal, S., Banerjee, A., Alam, A., Satpati, L.
- Journal: Science of the Total Environment
- Volume: 912
- Pages: 169593
- Year: 2024
Paper Title: Marginalised social groups differentials in nutritional status (BMI) among reproductive-aged women in West Bengal
- Authors: Biswas, S., Pramanik, K.R., Sonowal, C.J.
- Journal: BMC Public Health
- Volume: 23
- Pages: 842
- Year: 2023
Paper Title: Religion, nutrition and birth weight among currently married women (15ā49) in India: A study based on NFHS-5
- Authors: Dandapat, B., Biswas, S., Patra, B.
- Journal: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health
- Volume: 20
- Pages: 101218
- Year: 2023
Paper Title: Indiaās achievement towards sustainable development goal 6 (Ensure Availability and Sustainable Management of Water and Sanitation for All) in the 2030 agenda
- Authors: Biswas, S., Biswas, S., Dandapat, B., Alam, A., Satpati, L.
- Journal: Population Medicine
- Volume: 5
- Pages: A941
- Year: 2023
Paper Title: Bio-demographical determinants of diabetes among women in reproductive age group (15ā49) in India: Evidence from National Family Health Survey (NFHS) of India, 2019ā2021
- Authors: Roy, C., Biswas, S., Sati, V.P., Biswas, A., Kumar, S.
- Journal: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries
Paper Title: Rural urban differences in self-rated health among older adults: examining the role of marital status and living arrangements
- Authors: Saha, A., Rahaman, M., Mandal, B., Biswas, S., Govil, D.
- Journal: BMC Public Health
- Volume: 22
- Pages: 2175
- Year: 2022
Paper Title: Determinants of nutritional status among scheduled tribe women in India
- Authors: Biswas, S., Hansda, C.K., Singh, N., Malla, V.R., Pal, A.K.
- Journal: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health
- Volume: 17
- Pages: 101119
- Year: 2022