An accomplished academician and research anthropologist with over 15 years of experience, Dr. Mungreiphy excels in interdisciplinary scholarship, curriculum design, and academic leadership. Proven for driving research excellence and educational innovation across prestigious institutions in India and the UK, she has significantly contributed to public health anthropology and mentored numerous scholars.
Work
Amity University
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Assistant Professor (Senior) - Department of Anthropology, AISS
Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Summary
Led academic programs, research initiatives, and institutional development as a Senior Assistant Professor, driving educational excellence and interdisciplinary scholarship.
Highlights
Taught and mentored undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. students, including successfully guiding Ph.D. theses and B.Sc. and M.Sc. dissertations, fostering significant academic growth.
Spearheaded the design, development, and update of numerous undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. courses, curricula, program structures, and e-content, significantly enhancing educational offerings.
Served as Principal Investigator for a SERB-funded project on osteoporosis and Co-Principal Investigator for an Intel-funded project on AI perception, securing competitive research grants and advancing interdisciplinary studies.
Managed comprehensive academic operations as Examinations Observer and Superintendent of Examinations, ensuring the integrity and fairness of institutional evaluations.
Contributed to institutional quality assurance as an Internal Auditor and key member of IQAC and NAAC preparation teams, upholding high standards of academic accreditation.
Organized and co-chaired over 18 international/national conferences, seminars, and workshops, fostering academic discourse and professional development.
Acted as Faculty Coordinator for multiple student-focused committees (Placement, Mentoring, Alumni Relations), successfully orchestrating numerous academic and cultural events.
Served as Review Editor for ‘Frontiers in Physiology' since 2022 and Guest Editor for a special issue in 'World Journal of Public Health' in 2019, contributing to scholarly peer review and publication.
Publications and Presentation- 1 Book & 40 Papers Published.
30 Paper Presented/Keynote/Invited Lectures at International/National Conferences.
Professional Skills Certification, FDP & Workshops: 75+
University of Nottingham
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Academic Visiting Fellow
Nottingham, England, UK
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Summary
Conducted advanced research on diabetes management as an Academic Visiting Fellow at a leading UK institution.
Highlights
Undertook a research project on Diabetes Management, contributing to a nationwide (UK) evaluation of clinical practice at the School of Medicine, University of Nottingham.
University of Delhi
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UGC Postdoctoral Fellow - Department of Anthropology
Delhi, Delhi, India
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Summary
Pursued postdoctoral research on obesity and cardiometabolic health funded by the University Grants Commission.
Highlights
Investigated the association of obesity and cardiometabolic health as a UGC Postdoctoral Fellow, publishing findings in relevant journals and contributing to public health knowledge.
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DBT Postdoctoral Fellow - Faculty of Anthropology
Delhi, Delhi, India
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Summary
Conducted postdoctoral research in nutritional epidemiology under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) fellowship.
Highlights
Conducted DBT-funded postdoctoral research on Nutritional Epidemiology, contributing to national scientific advancements and publishing findings.
Education
University of Delhi
Delhi, Delhi, India
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Ph.D.AnthropologyGrade: -
University of Delhi
Delhi, Delhi, India
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M.Sc.Anthropology
Awards
Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence
Science and Engineering Research Board (DST-SERB)
Awarded for a research project.
Young Progressing Career Achievement Award
Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi
Recognized for significant contributions to Anthropology in India.
International Academic Visiting Fellowship
The University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
Awarded for undertaking a research project on Diabetes in the School of Medicine.
Postdoctoral Fellowship for Women
University Grants Commission, Delhi
Awarded for postdoctoral research endeavors.
Postdoctoral Research Associateship in Biotechnology and Life Sciences
Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, GOI
Awarded for postdoctoral research in biotechnology and life sciences.
Junior & Senior Research Fellowship (RGNF -JRF & SRF)
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Awarded for outstanding academic potential in research.
National Eligibility Test (NET)
University Grants Commission
Qualified for Lectureship, demonstrating academic proficiency.
Publications
Traditional Culinary Wisdom and Food Culture of the Gaddis in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
International Journal of Anthropology
Exploration of traditional culinary wisdom and food culture of the Gaddi tribe.
Ritual, Identity, and Adaptation: Food Practices among Ulućukamme and Hoysaļa Karņāțaka Brahmins of Karnataka
International Journal of Anthropology
Study of food practices, ritual, identity, and adaptation among specific Brahmin communities.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Maternal, Newborn, and Infant Healthcare Among Koya Tribe of Telangana, India
International Journal of Anthropology
Assessment of maternal, newborn, and infant healthcare knowledge, attitude, and practices among the Koya tribe.
Mountains of Meaning: The Gaddi Tribe's Struggle for Identity and Ecological Rights in Himachal Pradesh
International Journal of Anthropology
Examined the Gaddi tribe's struggle for identity and ecological rights.
A Review on the Morbidity and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients with Pre-existing Asthma in India
Coronaviruses
Review of morbidity and mortality in COVID-19 patients with pre-existing asthma in India.
A Review of the challenges in accessing antenatal and postnatal care amongst Indian aboriginals
International Journal of Anthropology
Review of challenges in accessing maternal care among Indian aboriginal populations.
Environmental determinants of asthma among Khasis in Meghalaya, India
Journal of Asthma
Investigation into environmental determinants of asthma among the Khasi people.
Knowledge Attitude Perception towards Artificial Intelligence and Robots among residents of Delhi: A cross-sectional study
International Journal of Anthropology
Cross-sectional study on knowledge, attitude, and perception of AI and robots among Delhi residents.
Sports Participation and Well-being of Adolescents: Are They Related?
International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences
Investigated the relationship between sports participation and adolescent well-being.
Dietary pattern of long-distance runners and its effect on their body composition and performance
Romanian Journal of Diabetes Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases
Analyzed dietary patterns of long-distance runners and their impact on body composition and performance.
Health outcome of Socioeconomic and Lifestyle alteration: Study among the Tangkhul Naga males of Northeast India
Bookwell Publications
Chapter in 'North-East India: Issues and Challenges'.
Socio-demographic correlates of lifestyle diseases
Rawat publication
Chapter in 'Anthropology and Health'.
Health Impacts of Globalization among Tribals of North East India
Bookwell Publications
Chapter in 'Globalization of Indian Tribes: Past, Present and Future Dynamics'.
Ethnic Diversity with Preventable Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Diseases
Journal of Life Sciences
Explored ethnic diversity in cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Habitual Physical Activity, Body Composition and Cardio-respiratory Health: Study among Rajput Women of District Kangra, HP
Patra Kalpaz Publications
Chapter in 'Human Growth and Nutrition: A Biocultural Synthesis'.
Clinical use and efficacy of biphasic insulin lispro 50/50 in people with insulin treated diabetes a nationwide evaluation of clinical practice
Current Medical Research & Opinion
Nationwide evaluation of biphasic insulin lispro 50/50 efficacy in diabetes treatment.
Ageing and Cross-Cultural Variation in Health Issues
SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd
Chapter in 'Caring for the Elderly: Social Gerontology in the Indian Context'.
Bio-social Evaluation of Adiposity Levels in Women: Reinventing the Ecological Model Approach
The Open Social Science Journal
Conducted a bio-social evaluation of adiposity levels in women using an ecological model approach.
Efficacy of obesity indices and age in predicting diabetes: Study on a transitional tribe of northeast India
Ethnicity & Disease
Evaluated the effectiveness of obesity indices and age in predicting diabetes risk in a tribal population.
Infiltration of obesity and hypertension among the Tangkhul Nagas
Chicken Neck; Bibliophile South Asia Publication
Chapter in 'Encountering Modernity: Situating the Tangkhul Nagas in Perspective'.
Body Composition and Physiological Function in Women: A Comparative Study among Pre and Post Menopausal Women
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany
Authored a book exploring body composition and physiological function in women across menopausal stages.
Ethnicity, Obesity and Health Pattern among Indian Population
Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine
Explored ethnicity, obesity, and health patterns within the Indian population.
Relationship between nutritional status, respiratory performance and age: Study among Tangkhul Naga females of Northeast India
Acta Biologica Szegediensis
Analyzed the correlation between nutritional status, respiratory performance, and age in tribal females.
Environmental and Genetical Differences in Linear and Adiposity Dimensions Among Adolescent Boys
The Open Anthropology Journal
Examined environmental and genetic influences on growth and body fat in adolescent boys.
Association of lung functions with nutritional status, age and smoking status: Study among Tangkhul Naga males of Northeast India
Indian Anthropologist
Analyzed the association of lung functions with nutritional status, age, and smoking in tribal males.
Association between BMI, blood pressure and age: Study among Tangkhul Naga Tribal males of Northeast India
Journal of Anthropology
Investigated the relationship between BMI, blood pressure, and age in tribal males.
Socioeconomic Changes as Covariates of Overweight and Obesity among Tangkhul Naga Tribal Women of Manipur, North-East India
Journal of Biosocial Science
Research on socioeconomic factors influencing overweight and obesity in tribal women.
Emerging epidemic of obesity: Health consequences, assessment and its implications
Dhanraj Book House
Chapter in 'Obesity: A multidimensional approach to contemporary global issue'.
Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Tangkhul Naga Women of Manipur, North East India
UGC-SAP, Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi
Published in Research Proceedings in Anthropology.
Body composition, Physiological functions and Menopause among Rajput women of Uttaranchal
Indian Anthropologist
Study on body composition, physiological functions, and menopause in Rajput women.
Certificates
Advancements in Life Science Research: A Bird's Eye View (Five Days Faculty Development Program)
Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Kolkata
Emerging Trend and Challenges in Interdisciplinary Research & Teaching in Science & Technology (15 Days Refresher Course)
Amity Academic Staff College in Association with Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences and Forensic Science Laboratory
Traditional Medicine - Modern approaches for affordable and accessible healthcare (Five Days Training Programme)
Moodle Learning Management System (One-week Faculty Development Programme)
Amity Institute of Information Technology, Amity University Lucknow Campus in association with IIT Bombay Spoken Tutorial
Mentoring Teachers for Effective Online Teaching (FDP)
Rai Singh Education Society
Intellectual Property Rights and its Implications for India (Professional Development Programme)
Amity Institute of Anthropology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh
Blending ICT with Teaching, Learning and Research (Faculty Development Programme)
AIE, AUUP
Developing Programme Educational & Operational Objectives & Outcomes and preparing Outcome Assessment Plan (Workshop)
Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida
ADOBE Training Session
Amity University Uttar Pradesh
Prowess Training Programme
Amity University Uttar Pradesh
Publishing Connect Workshop
Elsevier in association with Delhi University Library System
Information Literacy & Competency (Workshop)
Delhi University Library System, University of Delhi
Specialist Certification of Obesity Professional Education
International Association for the Study of Obesity (IASO)
Author's Workshop
Delhi University Library System in Collaboration with Springer Private Limited
MS Excel Training Course
Delhi University Computer Centre
SPSS Training Course
Delhi University Computer Centre
DOEACC “O” level computer course (Modules I, II, III)
Department of Computer Science, Manipur University
Skills
Research & Data Analysis
Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, SPSS, MS Excel, Nutritional Epidemiology, Biosocial Dynamics, Public Health Research, Osteoporosis, Diabetes Management, AI Perception, Anthropometric Techniques, Field Investigation, Interdisciplinary Scholarship.
Academic Writing, Scholarly Publications, Research Presentations, Keynote Speaking, Invited Lectures, Panel Discussions, Editorial Review, Book Authoring, Journal Contributions.
Technical Proficiency
Moodle LMS, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Software.
Professional Affiliations
Indian Science Congress, Indian Anthropological Association, International Association of Physiological Anthropology, Tangkhul Scholars' Association.
Projects
Assessing Osteoporosis and its association with Calcium intake, Vitamin D and Nutritional Status among adult tribal males and females of Manipur, Northeast India
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Principal Investigator for a SERB-TARE project focused on understanding osteoporosis and its links to nutritional status in tribal populations.
Perception and Attitudes towards Robots and Artificial Intelligence
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Co-Investigator for a project funded by Intel Technology India Private Limited under CSR, exploring societal perceptions of AI and robotics.
National Sizing Survey of Indian population
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Anthropologist Expert Panel member for the standardization of Anthropometric Techniques for a mega project to develop India's first country-specific size chart.
Diabetes Management - a nationwide (UK) evaluation of clinical practice
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Researcher Fellow-Academic Visitor working on a project evaluating clinical practices in diabetes management across the UK.
Association of Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health
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Postdoctoral Fellow investigating the links between obesity and cardiometabolic health, funded by the University Grants Commission.
Bio-cultural diversity of the Himachal Pradesh, their progress and welfare
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Field-Investigator and data analyst for a project under the Special Assistance Program (SAP) of the University Grants Commissions.
Nutritional Epidemiology
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Postdoctoral Research Associate on a project focused on nutritional epidemiology, funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).