PhD of The University of Southern Queensland, Australia
📚 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). 🎓 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 World’s Most Populous Countries.” 📊 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. 🏥 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
Education📚
📚 Nirmal Gautam is pursuing a Ph.D. in Child Health and Behaviors at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, focusing on “Socioeconomic Inequalities in Health Status and Health Behaviors in Children: Evidence from Longitudinal Study of Australian Children” (since February 22, 2021). 🎓 He holds a Master of Science in Research Methodology from Prince of Songkla University, Thailand (2015-2018), specializing in Applied Biostatistics, Basic Epidemiology, and Research Methods, and authored a thesis on “Estimating the Age-specific Mortality Rates for Female Population of 54 World’s Most Populous Countries.” 📊 Nirmal also earned a Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) from Purbanchal University, Nepal (2009-2013), majoring in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Service Management, Public Health, and Public Health Research. 🏥 Additionally, he has a Proficiency in General Medicine from the CTEVT board, Nepal (2004-2008), focusing on Basic Medicine, Surgery, Gynecology, and Health Service Management.
Professional Experience🏛️
💼 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). 📚 He also worked as a Lecturer at Karnali College of Health Sciences in Kathmandu, Nepal (Nov 17, 2017 – May 14, 2020). 🚑 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 Interest🌐
🔬 Nirmal Gautam’s research interests lie in exploring socioeconomic inequalities in health status and health behaviors among children, particularly using longitudinal data analysis. 📊 He is passionate about applied biostatistics, basic epidemiology, and research methods, aiming to uncover patterns and predictors of health outcomes. 🧒 His Ph.D. work focuses on understanding how various socioeconomic factors influence child health and behavior, contributing to evidence-based interventions and policies. 🌍 Nirmal is dedicated to improving public health through rigorous research and data-driven insights.
Awards and Honors🏆
🏅 Nirmal Gautam has been recognized for his academic and research excellence throughout his career. 📜 He received the prestigious Research Excellence Award from Prince of Songkla University for his outstanding thesis on estimating age-specific mortality rates. 🌟 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. 🌍 Nirmal’s achievements reflect his commitment to advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes globally.
Achievements🏅
- 🎓 Pursuing a Ph.D. in Child Health and Behaviors at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia
- 📜 Master of Science in Research Methodology from Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
- 📊 Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) from Purbanchal University, Nepal
- 🏥 Proficiency in General Medicine from the CTEVT board, Nepal
- 🏅 Research Excellence Award from Prince of Songkla University
- 📚 External Research Supervisor at Novel College of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
- 🎓 Lecturer at Karnali College of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
- 🚑 Emergency Paramedic In-charge at Helping Hand Community Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
- 📈 Authored a thesis on “Estimating the Age-specific Mortality Rates for Female Population of 54 World’s Most Populous Countries”
- 🌍 Contributed to various international workshops and conferences in public health and epidemiology
Certificates🛠️
- 📜 Health Research Proposal Development and Research Management from Nepal Health Research Council (Feb 23-28, 2020)
- 💻 Virtual training on “Visualization and Modelling of Longitudinal Data Using R” from Prince of Songkla University, Thailand (Oct 12-31, 2020)
- 🧠 Participation in a Research Workshop by Phect Nepal, Kritipur, Kathmandu, Nepal (2011)
- 🌐 Participation in an International Workshop on Nepal Epilepsy Association, Charikot, Dolkha, Nepal (2014)
- 👨🔬 Contribution to a Seminar on “Population Studies”, Changmai, Thailand (March 28-30, 2016)
- 📊 Contribution to the International Statistical Institute for Regional Statistics Conference, Bali, Indonesia (March 20-24, 2017)
- 📝 Contribution to an International Seminar on Research Practice, Pattani, Thailand (May 21-24)
Publications top noted📜
- 📚 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
- 📘 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
- 📙 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
- 📗 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
- 📘 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
- 📖 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
- 📘 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
- 📙 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
- 📗 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
