Mr. Nirmal Gautam | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award
PhD of The University of Southern Queensland, Australia
π Nirmal Gautam is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Child Health and Behaviors at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, where he researches “Socioeconomic Inequalities in Health Status and Health Behaviors in Children: Evidence from Longitudinal Study of Australian Children” (since February 22, 2021). π He holds a Master of Science in Research Methodology from Prince of Songkla University, Thailand, specializing in Applied Biostatistics, Basic Epidemiology, and Research Methods. His thesis focused on “Estimating the Age-specific Mortality Rates for Female Population of 54 Worldβs Most Populous Countries.” π Nirmal also earned a Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) from Purbanchal University, Nepal, with majors in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Service Management, Public Health, and Public Health Research. π₯ Additionally, he has a Proficiency in General Medicine from the CTEVT board, Nepal, concentrating on Basic Medicine, Surgery, Gynecology, and Health Service Management.
Professional profile
Educationπ
Professional ExperienceποΈ
πΌ Nirmal Gautam has a diverse professional background, including serving as an External Research Supervisor at Novel College of Health Sciences (Pokhara University) in Kathmandu, Nepal (Oct 28, 2019 – Feb 13, 2021). π He also worked as a Lecturer at Karnali College of Health Sciences in Kathmandu, Nepal (Nov 17, 2017 – May 14, 2020). π Prior to these roles, Nirmal was the Emergency Paramedic In-charge at Helping Hand Community Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal (March 2008 – August 2015), where he managed emergency medical services and coordinated patient care.
Research Interestπ
Awards and Honorsπ
π Nirmal Gautam has been recognized for his academic and research excellence throughout his career. π He received the prestigious Research Excellence Award from Prince of Songkla University for his outstanding thesis on estimating age-specific mortality rates. π His dedication to public health and epidemiology has also earned him multiple honors, including commendations for his significant contributions to various international workshops and conferences. π Nirmal’s achievements reflect his commitment to advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes globally.
Achievementsπ
- π Pursuing a Ph.D. in Child Health and Behaviors at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia
- π Master of Science in Research Methodology from Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
- π Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) from Purbanchal University, Nepal
- π₯ Proficiency in General Medicine from the CTEVT board, Nepal
- π Research Excellence Award from Prince of Songkla University
- π External Research Supervisor at Novel College of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
- π Lecturer at Karnali College of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
- π Emergency Paramedic In-charge at Helping Hand Community Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
- π Authored a thesis on “Estimating the Age-specific Mortality Rates for Female Population of 54 Worldβs Most Populous Countries”
- π Contributed to various international workshops and conferences in public health and epidemiology
Certificatesπ οΈ
- π Health Research Proposal Development and Research Management from Nepal Health Research Council (Feb 23-28, 2020)
- π» Virtual training on βVisualization and Modelling of Longitudinal Data Using Rβ from Prince of Songkla University, Thailand (Oct 12-31, 2020)
- π§ Participation in a Research Workshop by Phect Nepal, Kritipur, Kathmandu, Nepal (2011)
- π Participation in an International Workshop on Nepal Epilepsy Association, Charikot, Dolkha, Nepal (2014)
- π¨βπ¬ Contribution to a Seminar on βPopulation Studiesβ, Changmai, Thailand (March 28-30, 2016)
- π Contribution to the International Statistical Institute for Regional Statistics Conference, Bali, Indonesia (March 20-24, 2017)
- π Contribution to an International Seminar on Research Practice, Pattani, Thailand (May 21-24)
Publications top notedπ
- π Sexual Harassment in Public Transportation among Female Students in Kathmandu Valley
- Authors: N Gautam, N Sapakota, S Shrestha, D Regmi
- Journal: Risk Management and Healthcare Policy
- Pages: 105-113
- Citations: 57
- Year: 2019
- π Educational Intervention of Intention Change for Consumption of Junk Food among School Adolescents in Birgunj Metropolitan City, Nepal, Based on Theory of Planned Behaviors
- Authors: UK Singh, N Gautam, TR Bhandari, N Sapkota
- Journal: Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
- Volume: 2020 (1), Article: 7932324
- Citations: 41
- Year: 2020
- π Factors Associated with Stillbirth among Pregnant Women in Nepal
- Authors: M Bhusal, N Gautam, A Lim, P Tongkumchum
- Journal: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
- Volume: 52 (3), Page: 154
- Citations: 27
- Year: 2019
- π HIV Awareness and Safe Sexual Behaviors among Female Sex Workers in Kathmandu Valley of Nepal
- Authors: S Kakchapati, N Gautam, KP Kc, BB Rawal
- Journal: HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care
- Pages: 157-166
- Citations: 19
- Year: 2018
- π Knowledge on Tuberculosis and Utilization of DOTS Service by Tuberculosis Patients in Lalitpur District, Nepal
- Authors: N Gautam, RR Karki, R Khanam
- Journal: PLOS One
- Volume: 16 (1), Article: e0245686
- Citations: 13
- Year: 2021
- π Socioeconomic Status and Health Behavior in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Literature Review
- Authors: N Gautam, G Dessie, MM Rahman, R Khanam
- Journal: Frontiers in Public Health
- Volume: 11, Article: 1228632
- Citations: 8
- Year: 2023
- π Patterns and Trends of Malaria in 25 Risk Districts of Nepal from 2001 to 2017
- Authors: N Gautam, S Kakchapati, S Shrestha, W Wanishsakpong
- Journal: Clinical and Experimental Vaccine Research
- Volume: 8 (1), Pages: 77-85
- Citations: 8
- Year: 2019
- π Estimation of Under-5 Child Mortality Rates in 52 Low-Migration Countries
- Authors: N Sapkota, N Gautam, A Lim, A Ueranantasun
- Journal: Child Health Nursing Research
- Volume: 26 (4), Page: 463
- Citations: 6
- Year: 2020
- π The Models of Age-Specific Mortality Rates and Their Patterns from Female Total Population Counts
- Authors: N Gautam, A Ueranantasun, A Lim
- Journal: Journal of Population and Social Studies
- Volume: 26 (3), Pages: 235-247
- Citations: 2
- Year: 2018
