معرفی
Kiran Thampi is an Research Fellow and Head of the Department of Social Work at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kerala, India. They also serve as Assistant Director of the Office of International Relations and are an approved research guide at Mahatma Gandhi University for doctoral research.
- MSW, MPhil, PhD in Social Work
Their research focuses on integrated health models, participatory project planning, mental health of elderly and youth, caregiver support in palliative care, and International Social Work. Recent work explores Aging in Place, climate action, and NGO practices through the lens of sustainable development.
Kiran's publications span journal articles, books, and chapters on topics like holistic wellbeing, crisis-resilient communities, and cross-cultural supervision. Their 2024–2023 work emphasizes gerontology, social work education, and SDG alignment.
They received the European Association of Schools of Social Work (EASSW) Award for Research in Social Work Education (2023) and contribute as an editorial board member for the International Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, peer reviewer for journals, and consultant for NGOs.
