Abdul Basith T
Assistant Professor
Malappuram,KL
Summary
Assistant Professor and public health researcher with 6+ years of experience in social work education, qualitative research, and community-based studies. Expertise in health disparities, intersectionality, governance, and marginalised communities, with contributions to Kerala's 14th Five Year Plan (Medical & Public Health). Published author with peer-reviewed publications and 8+ national/international conference presentations. Strong background in curriculum development, student mentorship, and policy-relevant research.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
Kalady
06.2025 - Current
- Delivered postgraduate instruction integrating public health frameworks, social determinants of health, and community health models.
- Supervised 10+ ongoing student research projects focused on public health, marginality, and community wellbeing.
- Guided students in qualitative data collection and analysis (interviews, FGDs), improving research rigor and ethical compliance.
- Integrated field-based public health perspectives into coursework, linking theory with community health practice.
- Assistant Professor and public health researcher with 6+ years of experience in social work education, qualitative research, and community-based studies.
- Expertise in health disparities, intersectionality, governance, and marginalised communities, with contributions to Kerala's 14th Five Year Plan (Medical & Public Health).
- Published author with peer-reviewed publications and 8+ national/international conference presentations.
- Strong background in curriculum development, student mentorship, and policy-relevant research.
Assistant Professor (Contract) - Master of Social Work
University of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram
11.2018 - 05.2025
- Taught 6+ postgraduate courses, including Medical & Psychiatric Social Work, Counselling, Crime & Correctional Administration, and Health Social Work Practice.
- Mentored and supervised 50+ UG and PG students, guiding dissertations, fieldwork, and research projects.
- Conducted qualitative research among marginalised and tribal communities, resulting in 4 peer-reviewed publications.
- Organized residential camps and institutional field visits for 30+ students annually, strengthening practice-based learning.
- Served as Course Coordinator (2020-2021), streamlining academic operations and evaluation processes.
- Presented research at 8 national and international conferences, enhancing departmental research visibility.
Research Associate
Centre for Socio-Economic and Environmental Studies (CSES)
Kerala
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Conducted socio-economic data collection and analysis for development-focused research studies.
- Applied SPSS-based quantitative analysis to support policy-oriented research outputs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary stakeholders on environmental and social impact assessments.
Education
Ph.D. - Social Medicine & Community Health
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
01.2018
M.Phil. - Social Medicine & Community Health
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
Master of Social Work - Health Social Work
Sree Sankaracharya Sanskrit University
01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature
University of Calicut
01.2011
Skills
- Social Work Education
- Public Health Research
- Qualitative Research
- Leadership and Academic Coordination
- Statistical Tools: SPSS
- Qualitative Method
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Documentation & Analysis: MS Office
Websites
Personal Information
- Passport Number: T2644032
- Passport Expiry Date: 2029-04-17
- Title: Assistant Professor | Public Health Researcher | Social Work Educator
- ID Type: Passport
- ID Number: T2644032
Professional Development
- Faculty Development Program: Digital Humanities, JAIN University, Bangalore, 2024-10-01
- Workshop on Statistical Methods using SPSS, University of Kerala, 2022-02-01
- Workshop on Learning Management Systems for Online Teaching, University of Kerala, 2020-08-01
- Workshop on Outcome-Based Education, University of Kerala, 2019-07-01
Statistical Tools
SPSS
Qualitative Method
True
Learning Management Systems
True
Documentation Analysis
MS Office
Research And Publications
- Environmental Justice in Kerala's Decentralised Governance: Voices from the Margins, Basith, Abdul, Prabha, Krishna, 2025, Fifth International Congress on Kerala Studies, Trivandrum
- Disparities and Intersectionality in Health Status, Access and Utilisation: Case Study of Malappuram District, Kerala, Basith, Abdul, 2022, Women, Gender and Intersectionality: Issues & Concerns, Beegom, Bushara, Mythri Books, Trivandrum
- Reciprocal Relationship between Health and Development, Basith, Abdul, 2017, Research Scholar, 7, June, 83-87
- Bridging the Gap: Social Work Theory and Practice in Indian Context, Basith, Abdul, 2015, Social Work Education: Integration of Theory and Practice, Thomas, Lims, Chakkery, Baiju, Shanlax Publications, Madurai, 978-93-85977-24-4
Invited Lectures
- Overview of Social Issues in the Context of India, DACE-Digital Access for Community Empowerment, Digital University, Kerala, 2025-01-01
- Practicing Research in Social Work, St. Thomas College of Advanced Studies, Kerala, 2024-10-01
- Practicing Social Work in a Neo Liberal World: A Marxist Approach, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Tirur, 2024-09-01
- Creativity and Critical Thinking in Field Practicum, Social Work Colloquium, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Tirur, 2023-02-01
Achievements Professional Roles
- Working Group Member, 14th Five Year Plan - Medical & Public Health, Government of Kerala, 2022
- Junior Research Fellow, University Grants Commission (UGC)
- Organizer, Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) teams for Vana Samrakshana Samitis, Government of Kerala
- Member, Kerala Association of Professional Social Workers
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Professor (Contract) - Master of Social Work
University of Kerala
11.2018 - 05.2025
Research Associate
Centre for Socio-Economic and Environmental Studies (CSES)
09.2018 - 10.2018
Ph.D. - Social Medicine & Community Health
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
M.Phil. - Social Medicine & Community Health
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
Master of Social Work - Health Social Work
Sree Sankaracharya Sanskrit University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature
University of Calicut