Mr. Jitender Prasad

Student
International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS)

jitenderprasad18@gmail.com

Field of Study: Demography, Geography, Population and Development, Public Health/ Epidemiology
 
Specialization: Age and Sex Structure, Ageing, Gender Roles-Differentials, Mortality, Health, and Longevity, Population and Development, Population and Environment, Social Demography, Spatial Analysis (and Geographic Information)
 
Regional focus: Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia
 
Degree currently pursued: Doctorate (Ph.D, or MD), International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Demography, 2026
 
Working languages: English
Hindi
 
Other association membership in population or related fields: Asian Population Association (APA)
 Student Member of Indian Association for the Study of Population (IASP)  Student Member of Gerontological Society of America (GSA)  Life Member of the Indian Association for Social Sciences and Health (IASSH)


Curriculum Vitae:
Jitender Prasad_CV_Updated.pdf
Professional web page:
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Professional Summary:

I am a dedicated researcher nearing completion of my doctoral degree in Population Studies, focusing on health and aging. With a strong background in Demography and Geography, I've developed a deep understanding of these disciplines. I excel in using both qualitative and quantitative research techniques to tackle sensitive social science topics, find solutions, and optimize data utilization. My exceptional English communication skills, both written and oral, enable me to share research findings effectively. I am known for my enthusiasm, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities, which drive success in collaborative, multidisciplinary research. My deep commitment to Demography and Geography drives my goal of an academic career, where I can contribute significantly to social science. I'm eager to share my expertise with fellow scholars who share my passion for this field.

 

Publications:

 Nagargoje, V., Dilip, T. R., Prasad, J., & James, K. S. (2024). Role of Family Structure in the Pattern of Intergenerational Monetary Transfers in India: A Parental Gender-Based Perspective. Global Social Welfare, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40609-024-00344-8
 Rajak, R., Jana, A., Chattopadhyay, A., Singh, S., & Prasad, J. (2023). Perception Versus Actual Value of Quality of Drinking Water: A Case Study of Iron and Steel Industry in West Bengal, India. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 22(3), 1503-1512. https://doi.org/10.46488/NEPT.2023.v22i03.035
 Das, S., & Prasad, J. (2023). Gender Differences in Determinants of the Components of the Frailty Phenotype among Older Adults in India: Findings from LASI Wave-1. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(4), 3055. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20043055
 Rajak, R., Mahto, R. K., Prasad, J., & Chattopadhyay, A. (2021). Assessment of bio-medical waste before and during the emergency of novel Coronavirus disease pandemic in India: A gap analysis. Waste Management & Research. 40(4):470-481.-https://doi.org/10.1177/0734242X211021473
 Das, S., Dey, A., Prasad J., (2021). Self-adaptive Coping Strategies among Urban Community-Dwelling Elderly Population Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Situation in India. Indian Journal of Gerontology, 35(2), 327-340. http://www.gerontologyindia.com/pdf/vol35-2.pdf#page=189

 
Honorary or professional positions and awards:
 
 Has received a financial grant from the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, to attend the 9th EUGEO Congress in Barcelona from 4-7 September 2023.

 Awardee of a full scholarship for attending the Summer Institute on Ageing programme (13th -17th June 2022) by Venice International University, Venice, Italy

Research grants:
Government of India Research Fellowship for Masters in Population Studies (2018-2019)

Government of India Research Fellowship for Masters of Philosophy in Population Studies and Demography (2019-2020)

Government of India Research Fellowship for PhD in Population Studies and Demography (2020-2024)