IIPS Alumni Association-IIPSAA

Dear all,

Join the upcoming workshop on " *Principles of Clinical Trials: Design, Conduct, Analysis* " jointly organized by the International Institute for Population Sciences Alumni Association (IIPSAA), IIPS Mumbai, and DY Patil University.

*Date* : 17-18 November 2025 (9 AM-5 PM)
*Venue* : Centre of Excellence, DY Patil University, Nerul
*Seats* : Limited (30-40 participants).

*Registration Fee:*
₹2,000 – Students & Alumni of IIPS / DY Patil
₹3,000 – Others
(Fee includes course material, certificate, tea & lunch)

*Payment Details:*
Payable to: IIPS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Account No.: 41698219182
Bank: State Bank of India, Deonar Branch (003109), Mumbai
IFSC Code: SBIN0003109

Please fill the registration form carefully-
https://forms.gle/pouAjnzqwzhUtHQP7

*Thank you* 🙏

The 7th General Body Meeting (GBM) of the IIPS Alumni Association (IIPSAA) was successfully held on June 10, 2025, in a hybrid mode, with active participation both at the IIPS campus and online via Webex.

We were delighted to see the enthusiastic response from alumni across batches and locations. The meeting served as an important platform to review the association’s progress, discuss future initiatives, and strengthen our alumni network.

💬 A heartfelt thank you to all the members who joined and contributed to the discussions!

📸 Here are a few glimpses from the GBM 👇

With profound sorrow, we mourn the passing of Prof. K. Anil Kumar, a distinguished alumnus of IIPS and a distinguished person in the field of demography and public health. His unwavering dedication to teaching and research, coupled with his gentle and humble spirit, touched the lives of countless colleagues, students, and the wider academic community. His legacy of knowledge and kindness will forever remain in our hearts.

To honour his life and invaluable contributions, IIPSAA warmly invites you to join us for an online condolence meeting, where we can come together in remembrance and gratitude.

Date: 1st June 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 5:00 PM (IST)
Link: https://iipsalumniassociation-972.my.webex.com/iipsalumniassociation-972.my/j.php?MTID=m3081e4379a9c97df69d67370249d2c0c

Let us come together to pay our respects and offer our heartfelt condolences.

Sincerely,
IIPS Alumni Association (IIPSAA)

Dear all

IIPS Alumni Association (IIPSAA) invites you to a special webinar series!

Title: How to Master the Faculty Position Interview? Tips and Strategies for Success

This is the first webinar in our new lecture series aimed at guiding young scholars and Ph.D. students through the process of securing academic faculty positions. This session will offer valuable tips, real interview experiences, and practical insights.

Date: 30th April, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Speakers:

Dr. JANG BAHADUR PRASAD, Assistant Professor, JIPMER, Puducherry

Dr. Kajori Banerjee, Assistant Professor, ISI, Kolkata

Don't miss it.

Join via Webex- https://iipsalumniassociation-972.my.webex.com/iipsalumniassociation-972.my/j.php?MTID=m8db47babfb27909463385b72267adaaf

Management committee meeting

Dr. Dhakad awarded Prestigious research grant by European Commission



Dr. Moradhvaj Dhakad has been awarded the prestigious ( ) Research Grant by the European Commission. The grant, valued at ₹2 crore Indian rupees, will fund his pioneering research on socio-economic heterogeneity in premature mortality across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Dr. Dhakad will conduct this research at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Germany.

Dr. Dhakad brings extensive expertise to this endeavor. Currently affiliated with the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Austria, his work focuses on socio-economic determinants of health, longevity, and global population projections. Previously, he served as a Research Scientist at the Vienna Institute of Demography (Austrian Academy of Sciences - Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften (ÖAW)), where he contributed to the Global Population Projections following the socio-economic pathways covering 200 countries. He has also held positions as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Vienna. He wrote a book on adults health in India with a co-author Professor Prof. Nandita Saikia. His research has been published in various demography and public health journals.

Dr. Dhakad earned his PhD and MPhil in Population Studies under -Nandita saikia from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, following a Master’s degree from the International International Institute for Population Sciences - IIPS , Mumbai.

“Receiving this grant is a tremendous honor and a responsibility. By uncovering how socio-economic inequalities shape survival, we can push for policies that close the gaps in healthcare access and create a fairer world where no one is left behind” said Dr.

🎉 Proud moment for our IIPS community! 🎉
Our esteemed alumna, Dr. K G Santhya has been honored with the 2025 IUSSP-Mattei Dogan Foundation Award for Comparative Research in Demography. 👏
Dr. Santhya completed her MPS and MPhil at International Institute for Population Sciences - IIPS, Mumbai (1992–93) and later dedicated 22 years to the Population Council, contributing significantly to demographic research and policy.
This prestigious award recognizes her outstanding contributions to the field. Congratulations, Dr. Santhya! 🎖️👏

: IIPS National Seminar 2025
Open
Last date of : 8th March,2025
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🌟 Calling All Researchers and Academics! 🌟

Tired of struggling with reference management? 🤔 Join us for a Hands-On Session on AI-Powered Reference Management Tools and learn how to streamline your research process like a pro! 🚀

📅 Date: January 13
🕒 Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Seminar Hall, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai

✨ What to Expect:
✔ Practical guidance from expert speakers
✔ Tools to simplify and supercharge your research workflow

🎤 Key Highlights:

Chair of the Session: Prof. R. Nagarajan
Convenor: Prof. Nandita Saikia

Speakers:
👩‍🎓 Diksha Rani
👨‍🎓 Amit Kumar Goyal

Registration Fees:

IIPSAA Members: FREE
Non-Members: ₹99/-

👉 Seats are limited! Don’t miss out – Register here: https://qrfy.io/cL6pTjiDXH

📢 Calling all aspiring faculty members!

Join our special session on "How to Master the Faculty Position Interview? Tips and Strategies for Success", organized by IIPS Alumni Association-IIPSAA, IQAC, and CDOE of International Institute for Population Sciences - IIPS Mumbai.

🗓️ Date: 30th January 2025
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
📍 Online Event

👩‍🏫 Learn from our expert panel:
✅ Dr. Mayanka Ambade - IIT Mandi
✅ Dr. Jang Bahadur Prasad - JIPMER, Puducherry
✅ Dr. Kajori Banerjee - ISI Kolkata
✅ Dr. Junaid Khan - Vivekananda College, Kolkata

✨ Convenor: Prof. Nandita Saikia
✨ Chair: Prof. Sayeed Unisa

Don't miss this chance to boost your interview skills!
👉 Register now: https://shorturl.at/PuFhc