Dr. Istikhar Ali | Mental Health | Best Academic Researcher Award

Mental Health researcher Dr. Istikhar Ali is an interdisciplinary public health sociologist whose work examines how socio-political structures, inequality, and marginalization shape health behaviors and mental well-being. Dr. Istikhar Ali holds a PhD and M.Phil from Jawaharlal Nehru University, an MA in Sociology, and a B.Ed, with international exposure as a DAAD Visiting Fellow in Germany. Dr. Istikhar Ali’s professional experience spans policy research, large-scale health projects, academic teaching, and consultancy with institutions such as IPSA, Venu Geriatric Institute, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Mathematica. His research interests include mental health, minority studies, social stratification, and health policy, supported by strong skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis, teaching, and project leadership. Dr. Istikhar Ali has contributed to nationally and internationally funded projects, earning recognition for research excellence and academic mentorship, and continues to advance equitable, evidence-based approaches to mental health and social justice.