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Dr. Aravinda Guntupalli is a Senior Lecturer in Global Health at the Institute of Applied Health Sciences (IAHS), School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, where he joined in December 2019. He serves as Programme Coordinator for the MSc Global Health and Management and Postgraduate Research Coordinator for IAHS. Previously, he held academic positions at The Open University (2015-2019) as Senior Lecturer in Public Health and Academic Lead for the Race Equality Charter, and at the University of Southampton (2007-2015) in the Social Policy Department and MRC Life Course Epidemiology Unit.
Education:
- PhD Economics (2007) - University of Tuebingen, Germany
- MPS Master of Population Studies (2002) - International Institute for Population Sciences
- MA Masters in Anthropology (2000) - Central University of Hyderabad
- PG Certificate in Academic Practice (2013) - University of Southampton
- BSc Genetics, Zoology and Chemistry (1998) - Osmania University College for Women
Dr. Guntupalli's research focuses on health inequalities through protected characteristics including age, gender, sexuality, and socio-economic status, with emphasis on non-monetary poverty indicators. His interdisciplinary approach combines quantitative methods with historical perspectives across settings including the UK and LMICs. Current projects examine COVID-19 impacts on nutrition among Indian migrant workers, non-communicable diseases in aging Indian populations, and healthcare access for marginalized groups. His publication record demonstrates consistent output in high-impact journals spanning public health, epidemiology, and social policy.
His awards and leadership roles include:
- Southampton University Vice-Chancellor's Team Award (2012)
- Social Science History Association Rockefeller Graduate Student Award (2003)
- Chandrasekharan Award from Indian Association for Population Research (2002)
- University of Aberdeen Senate Academicus Member (elected)
- Athena SWAN Champion and Race Equality Champion for SMMSN
- British Society of Gerontology Steering Committee (Special Interest Group: Ageing in Africa, Asia and Latin America)
As a supervisor, Dr. Guntupalli currently advises PhD students in Applied Health Sciences and Nutrition, including Theadora Koller's research on equity-oriented 'rural proofing' of health policies in LMICs. His institutional service includes membership on the University Race Equality Strategy Group and Equality and Diversity Committee.
