Ministry of Education
Apurvakumar Pandya
VIDWAN ID: 233372

Dr Apurvakumar Pandya

Male Doctor of Philosophy
Assistant Professor | Department of Health Policy, Management and Behavioral Science
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH GANDHINAGAR (2023 - 2007)
Gujarat
Expertise: Health Care Sciences and Services
ORCID 0000-0003-0178-3978 Scopus 57218221485 ResearcherID G-2541-2019 Google Scholar y84x43QAAAAJ
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532 Scopus Citations
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Professional Recognition

Many Faces of Counselling Psychology
2008
International Counseling Psychology Conference
Junior Research Fellowship
2007
UGC RFSMS
Senior Research Fellowship
2009
UGC RFSMS
Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral and Professional Research Fellowship
2010
United States-India Education Foundation
Best Innovative Team Contributor Award
2015
ChildFund India
Early Career Scholar
2012
International Society for Study of Behavioural Development
Among the top 2% global researchers
2025
Elsevier and Stanford University, USA
Among the top 2% global researchers
2024
Elsevier and Stanford University, USA
Editor of Distinction Award 2026 (Editorial Contribution Award
2026
Springer Nature

Community & Membership

Institutional Ethics Committee of School of Behavioural Sciences, National Forensic Scienc
Member
Jan 2020
School of Behavioural Sciences, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar
Examiner
Jan 2020
Ganpat University
Examiner
Jan 2021
Anti-Ragging Committee
Chairperson
Oct 2021 – Oct 2023
Internal Complaints Committee
Member
Dec 2023
Parul Institute of Public Health's Board of Studies
Chairperson
Nov 2021 – Oct 2023
IIPHG Institutional Ethics Committee
Member (Social Scientist)
Dec 2023
Sense International India - Institutional Ethics Committee
Member (Social & Behavioural Scientist)
Jan 2025
FHTS Institutional Ethics Committee
Member (Social & Behavioural Scientist)
Dec 2024
Academic Council of B. N. Patel Institute of Paramedical and Science, Anand
Member
Apr 2025
International Council of Psychologists
Member
Jan 2021
Epidemiological Foundation of India
Lifetime
Jan 2022
Indian Public Health Association
Lifetime
Jan 2021
International Council of Psychologist
Professional
Jan 2020
Home Science Association of India
Lifetime
Jan 2018
Society for Study of Behavioural Development
Professional
Jan 2020

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
2015
Rajiv Gandhi Prodoyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal
Master of Arts
2005
Rajiv Gandhi Prodoyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal
Bachelor of Arts
2003
Rajiv Gandhi Prodoyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal
Assistant Professor
Oct 2023 – Sep 2007
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH GANDHINAGAR | Department of Health Policy, Management and Behavioral Science
Director
Sep 2021 – Oct 2023
PARUL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Scientist E
Oct 2019 – Sep 2021
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH GANDHINAGAR
Scientist D
Jun 2018 – Oct 2019
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH GANDHINAGAR
Senior Research Fellow
Sep 2009 – Oct 2012
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
Junior Research Fellow
Sep 2007 – Oct 2009
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
Medical and Health Sciences
Health Care Sciences and Services

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Co-Authors (52)

Dr Sanjay C J
Dr Sanjay C J JSS ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH
Dr Sivan Y. Saraswathy
Dr Sivan Y. Saraswathy N/A
Dr Tulika Tripathi
Dr Tulika Tripathi Central University of Gujarat
Dr Prakash Babu Kodali
Dr Prakash Babu Kodali Central University of Kerala
Prof Baljinder Singh
Prof Baljinder Singh Central University of Punjab, Bathhinda
Dr Samer Singh
Dr Samer Singh Banaras Hindu University, Banaras
Prof Jasvinder Singh Bhatti
Prof Jasvinder Singh Bhatti Central University of Punjab, Bathhinda
Dr Sathish Muthu
Dr Sathish Muthu Government Medical College
Dr Amit P. Ganatra
Dr Amit P. Ganatra THE CHARUTAR VIDYA MANDAL (CVM) UNIVERSITY
Dr sumam sunny
Dr sumam sunny Charotar University of Science & Technology, Anand
Dr Nitesh Kumar
Dr Nitesh Kumar NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HAJIPUR
Dr Bhim Pratap Singh
Dr Bhim Pratap Singh NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Dr Harpreet Singh
Dr Harpreet Singh IFTM University, Moradabad
Prof Akila Prashant
Prof Akila Prashant JSS Medical College, Mysore
Dr Ujjawal Sharma
Dr Ujjawal Sharma Central University of Punjab, Bathhinda
Sojit Tomo
Sojit Tomo N/A
Ms Smitha Rani
Ms Smitha Rani JSS ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH
Dr Shivakumar KM Kondlahalli
Dr Shivakumar KM Kondlahalli Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences
Dr Surapaneni Krishna Mohan
Dr Surapaneni Krishna Mohan PANIMALAR MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Dr Senthil Visaga Ambi
Dr Senthil Visaga Ambi Sastra University
Dr Amit Singh
Dr Amit Singh Central University of Punjab, Bathhinda
Prof Mukesh Kumar Yadav
Prof Mukesh Kumar Yadav Central University of Punjab, Bathhinda
Dr Saba Mohamood
Dr Saba Mohamood Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Dr Swetha N K
Dr Swetha N K JSS Medical College, Mysore
Dr Khurshid Ahmad
Dr Khurshid Ahmad Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
Dr Savita Lasrado
Dr Savita Lasrado Fr. Muller Medical College
Dr Puneetpal Singh
Dr Puneetpal Singh Punjabi University, Patiala
Dr Thanigaivel S
Dr Thanigaivel S SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Dr Himel Mondal
Dr Himel Mondal All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
Dr Biswa Prakash Nayak
Dr Biswa Prakash Nayak Amity University, Uttar Pradesh
Dr Deepak Saxena
Dr Deepak Saxena INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH GANDHINAGAR
Dr Dileep Mavalankar
Dr Dileep Mavalankar N/A
Dr Somen Saha
Dr Somen Saha INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH GANDHINAGAR
Dr Komal Shah
Dr Komal Shah INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH GANDHINAGAR
Dr Harsh Shah
Dr Harsh Shah INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH GANDHINAGAR
Dr Medha Wadhwa
Dr Medha Wadhwa INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH GANDHINAGAR
Dr Era Upadhyay
Dr Era Upadhyay N/A
Dr Bikash Ranjan Giri
Dr Bikash Ranjan Giri K.K.S. Women's College
Prof Vijay Kumar Chattu
Prof Vijay Kumar Chattu Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai
Prof Dr Mohmed Isaqali Karobari
Prof Dr Mohmed Isaqali Karobari SAVEETHA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY)
Dr Kabilan Annadurai
Dr Kabilan Annadurai The Apollo University
Dr Devina Sharma
Dr Devina Sharma Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University
Dr shrikant pawar
Dr shrikant pawar N/A
Dr Bhoopesh Sharma
Dr Bhoopesh Sharma SHREE GURU GOBIND SINGH TRICENTENARY UNIVERSITY, GURGAON
Dr Dimpal Paija,Ph D Scholar
Dr Dimpal Paija,Ph D Scholar Charotar University of Science & Technology, Anand
Dr Avimanu Sharma
Dr Avimanu Sharma Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur
Mr Anup Bhat
Mr Anup Bhat Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Dr Sayan Kumar Das
Dr Sayan Kumar Das Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Prof Sathish Sankar
Prof Sathish Sankar SAVEETHA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY)
Dr Baskaran Chandrasekaran
Dr Baskaran Chandrasekaran Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune
Dr KUMUDA RAO
Dr KUMUDA RAO A.B.S.M. INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES
Dr Malkeet Singh
Dr Malkeet Singh Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala

Scholarly Work

Strengthening Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Interventions in Aspiration Taluka under Arogya Chetna (Community Health Education for Transformation and Nurturing Health Action
Other
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹98.03 Lac
Duration: 2026 – Ongoing
Certificate Course on Home cum Institutional Health Care Givers
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹23 Lac
Duration: 2025 – 2026
India Evaluation of PM JAY on the quality of care among the beneficiaries of PMJAY
Other
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹6 Lac
Duration: 2025 – Ongoing
Assessment of Mental Health, Oral Health and Nutrition Outcomes among School-going children (Grade 1 to 5) in Mehsana District Gujarat
Other
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹27 Lac
Duration: 2025 – Ongoing
Ayurvedic Intervention to improve the Nutritional status among Adolescent Girls in Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat
Completed
Agency: Department of AYUSH Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹45 Lac
Duration: 2024 – 2025
Mapping the Notable Practices of Hospital in India
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹5 Lac
Duration: 2024 – 2025
Implementation Research Study on Developing a High-Quality Patient Centric Integrated Model for Emergency Care System in Selected Districts of India
Other
Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹2.05 Crore
Duration: 2024 – Ongoing
Development of Psychosocial modules for Survivors of Gender Based Violence
Completed
Role: Other
Amount: ₹3.01 Lac
Duration: 2022 – 2022
A Single-Arm Trial of a Smartphone App - QuitSure - for Smoking Cessation
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹8.60 Lac
Duration: 2022 – 2022
Policy Analysis of Cancer Program in India
Completed
Role: Other
Amount: ₹45,000
Duration: 2021 – 2021
Cost-effectiveness analysis of Intravenous Iron Sucrose versus Oral Iron Therapy
Completed
Role: Other
Amount: ₹1.05 Lac
Duration: 2021 – 2021
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Detecting deep fake video on social media using machine learning

Dr. R. Florence Bharathi
- Application No. : 202341085040 Filed : 13-12-2023
Published : 12-01-2024 Published

Stress detection device based on machine learning

Dr. Apurvakumar Pandya
Parul Institute of Public Health
Faculty of Medicine
Parul University
Vadodara
Gujarat
- Patent No. : 393896-001 Filed : 28-08-2023
Published : 12-10-2023 Granted

Device to detect emotions in organizational structure

Dr. Apurvakumar Pandya
Parul Institute of Public Health
Faculty of Medicine
Parul University
Vadodara
Gujarat
- Patent No. : 390090-001 Filed : 12-07-2023
Published : 21-09-2023 Granted

Gesture detection device

Harish Sharma
- Patent No. : 383692-001 Filed : 11-04-2023
Published : 05-04-2024 Published

Artificial intelligence and machine learning powered impact for future of healthcare

Paramjeet Kaur
- Application No. : 202311021301 Filed : 24-03-2023
Published : 19-05-2023 Published

Women entrepreneurs challenges, planning and strategy for sustainable rural development

Dr. Vilas Kharat
- Application No. : 202321020779 Filed : 23-03-2023
Published : 21-04-2023 Published

Scholarly Publications

Counselling men who have sex with men (MSM): Issues and approaches

Journal Article
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY. Year: 2008.

Low vitamin D levels and prognosis in a COVID-19 pediatric population: a systematic review

Open Access
Journal Article
QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. Year: 2021. Volume: 114 , Issue: 7 , Pages: 447-453 .
Authors: Shah, K.; Varna, V. P.; Pandya, A.; Saxena, D.
DOI 10.1093/QJMED/HCAB202 Crossref Crossref: 30 Scopus Scopus: 27

Epidemiological, clinical and biomarker profile of pediatric patients infected with COVID-19

Open Access
Journal Article
QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. Year: 2021. Volume: 114 , Issue: 7 , Pages: 476-495 .
Authors: Shah, K.; Upadhyaya, M.; Kandre, Y.; Pandya, A.; Saraf, V; Saxena, D.; Mavalankar, D.
DOI 10.1093/QJMED/HCAB206 Crossref Crossref: 12 Scopus Scopus: 16

Health Workers' Approach Toward Adverse Events following Immunization - An Insight From Madhya Pradesh

Journal Article
Indian Journal of Community Medicine. Year: 2020. Volume: 45 , Issue: 4 , Pages: 567 .
Authors: Parmar, Snehal; Puwar, Tapasvi; Saxena, Deepak; Shukla, Santosh; Pandya, Apurva Kumar
DOI 10.4103/IJCM.IJCM_52_20 Crossref Crossref: 2

Three tier mental health-care service delivery during COVID-19 pandemic in India

Journal Article
Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour. Year: 2020. Volume: 25 , Issue: 2 , Pages: 143 .
Authors: Pandya, Apurvakumar; Saha, Somen; Kotwani, Priya; Patwardhan, Vaibhav
DOI 10.4103/JMHHB.JMHHB_70_20

Addressing comprehensive primary healthcare in Gujarat through mHealth intervention: Early implementation experience with TeCHO+ programme.

Journal Article
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. Year: 2020. Volume: 9 , Issue: 1 , Pages: 340 .
Authors: Somen Saha; Priya Kotwani; Apurvakumar Pandya; Chintan Patel; Komal Shah; Deepak Saxena; Tapasvi Puwar; Shrey Desai; DashrathM Patel; AV Sethuraman; JayantiS Ravi
DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_835_19 Crossref Crossref: 10

Psychosocial rehabilitation of people living with mental illness: Lessons learned from community-based psychiatric rehabilitation centres in Gujarat.

Journal Article
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. Year: 2020. Volume: 9 , Issue: 2 , Pages: 892 .
Authors: Somen Saha; Ajay Chauhan; Bakul Buch; Siddharth Makwana; Saiyad Vikar; Priya Kotwani; Apurvakumar Pandya
DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_991_19 Crossref Crossref: 32

Innovative mental health initiatives in India: A scope for strengthening primary healthcare services.

Journal Article
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. Year: 2020. Volume: 9 , Issue: 2 , Pages: 502 .
Authors: Apurvakumar Pandya; Komal Shah; Ajay Chauhan; Somen Saha
DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_977_19 Crossref Crossref: 51
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