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Apurvakumar Pandya

Also known as: Health Psychologist, Social and Behavioural Scientist

Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar, Parul University, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Faculty of Education and Psychology

ORCID iD 0000-0003-0178-3978
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About

I am trained psychologist, social and behavioural scientists. Currently, a Faculty at Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar. Prior joining IIPHG, he served as Associate Professor and Director at the Parul Institute of Public Health at Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. With more than 19 years of experience, I attempt to understand determinant of health, promote healthy behaviours & improve uptake of healthcare services.

My specialities include:
Health promotion and behaviour change communication
Public Mental Health
Counselling practices in different settings
Mental Health Issues of Children in the Juvenile Justice System, at-risk youth, and LGBTQ population
Gender & health

I am looking forward to collaborative research, consulting assignments, designing innovative courses in the thematic area.

Employment

  • Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)
    2023 - Present
  • Parul University Associate Professor and Director
    2021 - 2023
  • Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar Scientist D/Economic Evaluation Specialist
    2018 - 2021
  • ChildFund International Manager- Grants Implementation
    2016 - 2018
  • ChildFund International Training and Documentation Officer
    2014 - 2016

Education

  • Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda PhD
    2007 - 2015
  • Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Faculty of Education and Psychology MA
    2003 - 2005

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (63)