Anushiya Vanajan

Anushiya Vanajan is a Researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, holding a dual role as Research Associate in the Sociology department and the Social Context of Aging (SoCA) research group. Her work focuses on aging populations, workforce dynamics, and health outcomes in older adults.

• Affiliations: Department of Sociology, SoCA group

Her research examines topics such as phased retirement effects, chronic health conditions' impact on vitality, and working life expectancy in aging populations. Methodologically, she employs longitudinal and panel studies to analyze socio-demographic trends.

Recent publications (2021-2025) highlight themes like job strain's influence on working life expectancy and the interplay between health conditions and subjective longevity. These studies use advanced statistical models to explore complex aging dynamics in diverse populations.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Teaching responsibilities include courses on descriptive/inferential statistics and pre-master programs, demonstrating her engagement in academic training.