DEEPAK RAJAN
Shillong
Summary
Detail-oriented researcher specializing in climate data analysis and spatial epidemiology, with a focus on spatio-temporal modeling. Proven ability to lead data management initiatives, contributing to impactful research through innovative methodologies and evidence-based decision-making.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
One Health Research Fellow
Indian Institute of Public health Shillong
Shillong
09.2023 - Current
- Led data management, cleaning, validation, and spatial analysis of epidemiological and GIS-based datasets related to zoonotic and vector-borne diseases.
- Served as a teaching contributor for Environmental Health modules, delivering lectures and practical training to Bachelor’s and Master’s level Public Health students.
- Designed and deployed survey questionnaires using electronic data capture systems to support real-time, high-quality data collection in resource-limited field settings.
- Developed and implemented monitoring and evaluation frameworks for zoonotic and vector-borne disease research studies.
District Epidemiologist
National Health Mission
12.2018 - 07.2023
- Coordinated and monitored the timely collection, compilation, validation, and analysis of infectious diseases surveillance data from government and private health institutions across the district.
- Conducted early detection and investigation of disease outbreaks under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) in coordination with the State Surveillance Unit (SSU).
- Played a central role in district-level COVID-19 surveillance and response, including management of the District COVID-19 Control Cell, cluster investigations, contact tracing coordination, and containment strategy implementation.
- Actively contributed to research activities, including study design, statistical analysis and interpretation, and preparation of peer-reviewed publications and technical reports to inform evidence-based public health decision-making.
External Consultant
IQVIA
Delhi
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Assists with the review and analysis of project requirements or problems and development of proposals and project solutions
- Assists in the development of detailed documentation and specifications
- Assists in the design/structure and completion of presentations that are appropriate to the characteristics or needs of the audience
- Assist with data cleaning and preliminary data analysis
- IQVIA is a global leader in using data, technology, and advanced analytics to help healthcare stakeholders find better solutions for their patients.
Education
Ph.D. - Public Health / Epidemiology
Martin Luther Christian University
Shillong, Meghalaya01-2024
Master of Public Health -
Indian Institute of Public Health
Delhi01.2018
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
JKK Dental College and Hospital
Tamil Nadu01.2015
AISSC -
Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanjikode
01.2009
Skills
- Public health surveillance M&E Statistical analysis (R, Stata) GIS & spatial analysis (ArcGIS, QGIS) Research & proposal writing Project management Teamwork
Languages
Malayalam
Native
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Playing Basketball
- Reading books
- Listening to music
Certification
Rajan D, et al. Emergence of Human Leptospirosis in Meghalaya, India. IJMR, 2025.doi:10.25259/IJMR_1134_2025
Affiliations
Certificate of Completion of Five-Day Hands-on Workshop on Advanced Biostatistical Analysis using R & RStudio, organized by the ICMR–National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), in the year 2025.
Timeline
One Health Research Fellow
Indian Institute of Public health Shillong
09.2023 - Current
District Epidemiologist
National Health Mission
12.2018 - 07.2023
External Consultant
IQVIA
09.2018 - 11.2018
Ph.D. - Public Health / Epidemiology
Martin Luther Christian University
Master of Public Health -
Indian Institute of Public Health
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
JKK Dental College and Hospital
AISSC -
Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanjikode