Aniruddha Das

Aniruddha (Bobby) Das is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at McGill University. His research focuses on medical sociology, aging and life course studies, biodemography, gender and sex dynamics, quantitative methods, social networks, and Natural Language Processing. He is particularly known for work on stress-metabolic pathways, evolutionary theories linking social networks to hormone levels, and genetic/epigenetic patterns in life trajectories. His office is located in Stephen Leacock Building, Room 730.

Das' research explores how social environments interact with biological processes, including studies on epigenetic aging acceleration linked to childhood trauma, hormonal responses to social integration, and cognitive function influenced by religious attendance. His work often uses longitudinal data to analyze mechanisms connecting social structures to physiological outcomes.

Recent research trends in his publications highlight analysis of cross-country comparisons (e.g., secularism effects in Europe), dyadic relationships in older couples, and the adaptive role of loneliness. Methodologically, he employs fixed-effects models, panel analysis, and genomic data integration. Courses taught include the Sociology of Human Sexuality and quantitative data analysis at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to understanding biosocial mechanisms in aging populations. Ongoing research continues to investigate genetic influences on late-life health outcomes and societal-level determinants of well-being across diverse populations.