Santosh is an academic and researcher with expertise in statistical analysis, demographic and public health research—someone who can turn numbers into narratives and data into direction. He has been associated with large-scale national surveys such as the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) and the District Level Household and Facility Survey (DLHS-4). His broader research experience spans survey design, tool development, data validation, and advanced statistical modeling. His research interests include population ageing and maternal and child health, approached through both developmental and statistical lenses (and occasionally through bifocals during long data-cleaning sessions). Passionate about evidence-based policymaking and interdisciplinary collaboration, Santosh is equally comfortable running regression models and running after research deadlines.

• Chapter “Elder Abuse and Its Implications on Health Status of the Elderly in India” in book “Ageing Issues in India” edited by Mala Kapur Shankardass, by Springer, 2021.
• Chapter “Health Problems, Health Care Behavior and Substance use of Aged Persons in India: A Study Based on SAGE Data” in book “Ageing: Health and Care”, 2014.

• National Health Family Survey (NFHS-5): Punjab (2021)
• National Health Family Survey (NFHS-5): Karnataka (2021)

Research Papers

• Geographical Altitude and Stunting among Children Aged Under 5 Years in India, BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health (2024)
• District-Level Disparities in Immunization Coverage in India. Vaccines (2023)
• Situation of Elderly in Maharashtra: A District Level Analysis. IJRAR (2023)
• Lifestyle Changes and Perceptions of Elderly: Study of Old Age Homes in Pune. IJGG (2022)
• Government Efforts: Care, Dignity, and Abuse of Elderly in India. BSSSJSW (2015)