I have formal training in environmental chemistry and toxicology, with over a decade of experience leading population-based studies on air pollution and its health impacts across diverse regions of the country. My research integrates innovative personal exposure assessment methods to investigate the health effects of multiple chemical stressors.
| Degree | Year of passing | Field of study | Institution |
| Doctor of Philosophy | October 2011 | Toxicology | University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada |
| Master of Science | February 2003 | Environmental Science | University of Mysore, Mysore, India |
| Bachelor of Science | April 2001 | Environmental Science | St. Joseph’s College, Bengaluru, India |
The REACH cohort consists of 300 pregnant women residing in Chennai. The study aims to evaluate personal exposure to various air toxics within household environments, using a combination of advanced exposure assessment techniques. It investigates how these exposures during pregnancy influence birth outcomes.
The TAPHE-2 study involved 3oo pregnant women from urban and rural areas of Tamil Nadu, with the primary objective of assessing exposure to air toxics during pregnancy and their impact on birth outcomes.
The Household Air Pollution Intervention Network (HAPIN) trial was a large randomized controlled study aimed at assessing the effects of household air pollution exposures on health outcomes among family members. We tested the health benefits of providing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stoves and fuel to 800 households in each of four biomass-reliant, low- and middle-income countries—Guatemala, India, Peru, and Rwanda—following harmonised protocols and study tools.
The Fogarty Emerging Global Leader Award provides funding and dedicated research time to scientists based in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Open to researchers across all health-related disciplines, the award supports both critical career development initiatives and research projects that align with the pressing health needs of their home countries.