Mr. Sourav Biswas, FRP in Health & Medicine, Best Researcher Award

📊 Sourav Biswas: A Dedicated Scholar in Population Studies 🌏

Education Background 📚

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 📑

Sourav has actively contributed to the academic community through his insightful presentations at various prestigious conferences:

• Presented “Decomposing Hindu Muslim Differences Trends in using Family Planning Methods in India” at the Indian Association for the Study of Population Annual Conference, Rajasthan, India, in 2022.
• Delivered a presentation on “A Symbiotic Relationship Between Indigenous People and the Natural Forest of Ajodhya Foothills, Purulia, West Bengal” at the XXIX International Population Conference IPC2021 (IUSSP), held online in 2021.

Honours and Awards 🏆

Sourav’s 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 Master’s 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 🌐

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 💻

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.

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