Saumya Ranjan Pani
Faculty Associate
Mr. Pani holds a post-graduate degree in Pharmaceutical Science with a specialization in Pharmacology from Utkal University, Odisha, India. He initiated his professional journey as a laboratory researcher in pharmacology in 2009 before transitioning to the field of public health. In 2014, he obtained formal education in public health through a Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Health Management from the Indian Institute of Public Health-Bhubaneswar (IIPHB), affiliated with the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI). With over 8 years of experience in public health research and management, Mr. Pani has been involved in numerous community-based research and development initiatives supported by international organizations like ACCESS Health International and UNICEF, as well as local entities such as the Child in Need Institute (West Bengal), Odisha Livelihoods Mission (Government of Odisha), Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (Government of Odisha), TATA Trust, and Living Farms, Odisha. Joining the PHFI as a 'Research Fellow' in 2018, he has since been engaged in diverse research and evaluation projects related to health systems and human resources for health. In August 2023, he commenced his role as a Faculty Associate at KSPH, teaching Master's degree students in subjects such as Biostatistics, Health Economics, Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods, and Data Analysis. Additionally, he manages administrative duties related to FIC-Alumni Relations and Social Media. Concurrently, Mr. Pani is engaged in doctoral research within the field of Public Health at KIIT deemed to be university.
- Master in Pharmacy (specialization in Pharmacology), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Health Management (PGDPHM), Indian Institute of Public Health-Bhubaneswar (IIPH-B), Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI).
Research Interests
Digital health and health informatics, non-communicable diseases, aging, maternal and child health interventions, social epidemiology, health financing, human resources for health, and health systems strengthening.
Awards & Honours
• Certification- Python for Data Science, NPTEL, IIT- Madras • Certification- Knowledge Management, NPTEL, IIT- Kharagpur • Certification-Data Analysis with Python, IBM Cognitive Class • Certification- Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python, IBM Cognitive Class • Certification- Python for Data Science, AI & Development, IBM Cognitive Class • Biostatistics in Public Health- Specialization, Johns Hopkins University (Coursera) • Certification-Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment For SBCC, New Concept, UNICEF
1. Rachna Rath, Sangamesh NC, Atul Anand Bajoria, Saumya Ranjan Pani. Cone- beam computed tomography study of morphologic and morphometric characteristics of mental foramen in an Eastern Indian population. Forensic Imaging. 2023; 33 (200538). doi: 10.1016/j.fri.2023.200538.
2. Rout SK, Boyanagari VK, Pani SR, Mokashi T, Chokshi M, Kadam SM. How does Context Influence Implementation Mechanism of Publicly Funded Health Insurance Schemes in Indian States. Journal of Health Management. 2022;24(1):118-131. doi:10.1177/09720634221078702.
3. Pani SR, Nallala S, Rout SK, et al. Effects of Various Financial and Non-Financial Incentives on the Performance of Accredited Social Health Activist: Evidence from Two Selected Districts of Odisha. Journal of Health Management. 2022;24(1):74-86. doi:10.1177/09720634221078754.
4. Satyaranjan Mishra, Saumya Ranjan Pani, Kedar Kumar Rout, Sukant Kumar Nayak & Sabuj Sahoo (2014) Bioassay Guided Fractionation and Hepatoprotective Activity of Oleanolic Acid Acetate Isolated from Vitex negundo Linn., Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature, 4:2, 89-100, DOI: 10.1080/22311866.2013.868704
5. Mishra S, Pani SR, Sahoo S. Anti-nephrotoxic activity of some medicinal plants from tribal rich pockets of Odisha. Pharmacognosy Res. 2014 Jul;6(3):210-7. doi: 10.4103/0974-8490.132598. PMID: 25002801; PMCID: PMC4080501.
6. Pani SR, Mishra S, Sahoo S, Panda PK. Nephroprotective effect of Bauhinia variegata (Linn.) whole stem extract against cisplatin-induced nephropathy in rats. Indian Journal of Pharmacology. 2011 Apr;43(2):200-2. doi: 10.4103/0253-7613.77370. PMID: 21572659; PMCID: PMC3081463.
7. Saumya Ranjan Pani, Sabuj Sahoo, Prasana Kumar panda, Satyaranjan Mishra S. Hepato-protective Effect of Bauhinia variegata (Linn.) whole stem extract against Carbon-Tetrachloride-Induced Hepatopathy in Rats. Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Science and Biotechnology. 2011; 5(1):62-65.
