Profile Overview
Dr. Mohammad Usman
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., UGC-NET (Med. Community Medicine)
Assistant Professor
mohd.usman@smcw.siu.edu.in
T08955
2023-07-03
Research Publication
| Title / Topic | Role | Journal / Conference | Date / Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Nutritional Status of Socio-religious Groups in Uttar Pradesh: The Context of Muslims | Co-author | Edited Book (Muslims of Uttar Pradesh: Demographic Features and Socio-Economic Inequalities) | 2025 | Published |
| Evaluation of the Impact of Structured Travel Medicine Training on Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease Residents: An Evidence-Based Study | Co-author | SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine | 2025 | Published |
| Family Matters: A Multilevel Analysis of Household-Level Clustering of Overweight and Obesity among Adults in India | Co-author | Public Health | 2025 | Published |
| A Study on Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections, Antibiogram, and Antimicrobial Practices among Healthcare Providers in a Tertiary Care Facility in India | Co-author | New Emirates Medical Journal | 2025 | Published |
| The Hidden Crisis: Double Burden of Malnutrition among Refugee Children in South Asia – A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis | Co-author | Frontiers in Nutrition | 2025 | Published |
| COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Adults in India: A Primary Study Based on Health Behavior Theories and 5C Psychological Antecedents Model | Co-author | PLoS ONE | 2024 | Published |
| Subclavian Vein Collapsibility as a Predictor of Fluid Responsiveness in Spontaneously Breathing Hypotensive Patients | Co-author | New Emirates Medical Journal | 2023 | Published |
| Status and Correlates of Non-Communicable Diseases among Children and Adolescents in Slum and Non-Slum Areas of India's Four Metropolitan Cities | Co-author | Journal of Biosocial Science | 2023 | Published |
| Exploration of Spatial Clustering in Maternal Health Continuum of Care across Districts of India: A Geospatial Analysis | Author | PLoS ONE | 2022 | Published |
| Status and Correlates of Micronutrient Deficiencies in Slum and Non-Slum Areas of India’s Four Metropolitan Cities | Co-author | Social Science & Medicine | 2022 | Published |
| Prevalence and Correlates of Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption among Research Scholars | Author | Drugs, Habits and Social Policy | 2022 | Published |
| Development and Validation of a Questionnaire to Evaluate Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Travel Medicine | Co-author | Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines | 2022 | Published |
| Health and Nutritional Status: The Context of Muslims | Co-author | Edited Book (Muslims in Telangana: Dynamics of Asian Development) | 2021 | Published |
| Association between Maternal Health Continuum of Care and Child Survival | Author | Children and Youth Services Review | 2021 | Published |
| Continuum of Maternal Health Care Services and Its Impact on Child Immunization in India | Author | Journal of Biosocial Science | 2020 | Published |
Ongoing Project
| Sr. No. | Research Project Title | Principal Investigator(s) & Co-Investigator(s) | Collaborating Organization | Funding Agency | Project Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intramural | |||||
| 1 | Sleep deprivation and work performance: A cross sectional analysis of day v/s night shift nurses (Approved by IRC and IEC). |
PI – Priyanka Mishra Co-PI – Dr. Trupti Borulkar Dr. Mohd Usman |
NA | NA | July 2026 – 2028 |
| Extramural | |||||
| 2 | Understanding Technology Induced Violence, Mental Health Impact, and Coping Strategies Among Female Sex Workers in India: A participatory, survivor-informed mixed method research study (Applied for SVRI grant) |
PI – Enu Anand Co-PI – Divya Singhal Dr. Reshma Patil Dr. Mohd Usman Seema Sayyad |
Goa Institute of Management | SVRI | January 2026 |
Clinical & Community Engagement
(Participation in clinical services, community outreach, health camps, awareness programs, or voluntary initiatives)
- Participated as a Student Mentor in the Family Adoption Programme (FAP) during 2023 and 2024, guiding undergraduate MBBS students in community-based health assessments and family health monitoring
- Facilitated community engagement and field learning by mentoring students in identifying health needs, promoting preventive care, and linking families to appropriate health services
- Contributed to the integration of clinical and community-based learning, enhancing students’ understanding of social determinants of health and strengthening their community health competencies
Leadership & Committees & Administrative Roles
- Serving as a Member of the Institutional Research Committee, contributing to the evaluation, guidance, and promotion of high-quality research within the institution
- Acting as the In-Charge of the Departmental Library, ensuring accessibility of academic resources to support faculty and student learning
- Providing statistical and methodological consultancy to multiple research projects and scholarly articles, assisting teams in data analysis, interpretation, and successful publication in high-impact journals of repute
Teaching & Mentoring Highlights
- Actively engaged in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various faculties, focusing on biostatistics, research methodology, and public health
- Serving as a student mentor since 2023, providing continuous academic and personal guidance to undergraduate medical students
- Committed to fostering an interactive and research-oriented learning environment, emphasizing analytical thinking, problem-solving, and application of statistical concepts in health research
Awards, Honors & Recognition
- Invited as a Resource Person and conducted workshops on “Understanding National Family Health Survey” at the School of Livelihoods and Development, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Hyderabad in December 2021 and August 2022, sharing expertise on large-scale data analysis and interpretation
- Served as a Resource Person for a two-day workshop under Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “SPSS Essentials: Your Guide to Data Analysis to Mastery” organized by the Department of Community Medicine, Symbiosis Medical College for Women (SMCW), Pune on 29–30 August 2024, focusing on hands-on data analysis and interpretation using SPSS
- Invited as a Resource Person for a workshop titled “Biostatistics: Create Magic Using SPSS and Excel” organized by the Dpartment of Community Medicine, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad on 22 August 2025, contributing to capacity building in applied biostatistics
Skills & Additional Competencies
- Proficient in data analysis and application of both basic and advanced statistical tools using software such as SPSS and STATA, with extensive experience in handling large-scale health and population datasets
- Skilled in teaching complex statistical concepts in a clear, simplified, and engaging manner, making quantitative methods easily understandable for students and researchers from diverse academic backgrounds
- Experienced in scientific writing and publishing, with demonstrated ability to prepare, revise, and publish research papers in Scopus- and Web of Science-indexed journals
Extracurricular & Co-Curricular Activities
(Include sports, cultural activities, clubs, volunteering, community service, wellness initiatives, or any non-academic engagement)
- Served as a Scorer in the IPHA Zonal Quiz Competition organized at Symbiosis Medical College for Women (SMCW), contributing to the smooth conduct and evaluation of the event
- Assisted in coordinating and maintaining scoring records during the IPHA Zonal Quiz Competition at SMCW on two occasions, demonstrating attention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to academic engagement activities
Career Aspirations / Current Focus Areas
- Aspiring to become a successful academician and professor, building a strong research portfolio in public health
- Focused on advancing high-quality research that contributes meaningfully to public health knowledge and practice
- Committed to training and mentoring students and professionals in the practical applications of research methods in public health