Dr. Rajaram S, a seasoned professional with a Ph.D. and M.Phil in Population Studies from the International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, has over 28 years of research experience.
Holding an M.Sc. in Demography from the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Rajaram possesses a robust academic background. His roles as Research Associate at the Population Foundation of India and Research Officer at the Population Research Centre involved monitoring and evaluating projects, crafting proposals, and supervising field staff. As a Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded project, Rajaram ensured
coordinated efforts, provided technical guidance, and managed data analysis. His recent role as a Household Survey Consultant for UNICEF, EAPRO, involved overseeing surveys, collaborating with the
MICS coordinator, and contributing to regional planning. Additionally, Rajaram brings teaching experience and proficiency in statistical packages like SPSS, Stata, and SAS, making him adept at project management and collaborative problem-solving
Arin Kar holds post-graduate degrees in Economics and Population Studies. He has over 15 years of experience in the monitoring and evaluation of public health programs. At KHPT, he supports in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems for intervention projects. Prior to joining KHPT, he worked with the Technical Support Unit of Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society as Strategic Planning Team Leader and at the International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, as a research officer.
Ambuja Kowlgi has a PhD in Anthropology with a Specialization in Medical Anthropology. As an anthropologist, she has been involved in research and analysis and assisted many qualitative studies as an anthropologist and qualitative research consultant, specializing in health, gender and education. She has worked with national and international research teams and organizations, including Sambodhi Research Communications, The Hunger Project, Jeeva- a research initiative, over the past decade.
Teaching:
International Diploma in Reproductive Health Management, Karnatak University, Dharwad
Transdisciplinary Center for Qualitative Methods, MAHE, Manipal
Publications:
Searching in The backyard: Kunabi Child Care from an Ethnopediatric Perspective Ambuja Kowlgi and C. G. Hussain Khan, Manipal University Press, May 2017
Ethnopediatrics: an emerging field Karnatak University Journal Vol 1Dec 2009
Practices of evil eye in rural Karnataka Eastern Anthropologist 2004
Open courts: Child Labour: Report and a short documentary, UNICEF: 2006
Ethnographic Profile of Sex Workers of Dharwad (Prostitution and Beyond: Sage Publications) 2008