Dr  A. K. Ravishankar

Department of Population Studies, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu
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Academic Qualification

B.Sc., M.A., M.S.W., M.Phil., Ph.D (Demo), Ph.D (SW)

Position held

Publications

Vivekanandhan, R and Ravisankar, AK. Socio-Economic Determinants of Maternal Health Care Payments among Women in India, Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol. 12 (1), 117-123, 2021. (ISSN 09760245(P), 09765506 (E))
Avanigadda DB and Kulasekaran RA. Associations between intimate partner violence and pregnancy complications: A cross-sectional study in India. Journal of Family and Community Medicine, 28, 17-27, 2021. (ISSN 2230-8229)
Ravisankar, AK. and Gangadevi, S. COVID lockdown restrictions and its impact on Family Relationships: A study in Tamil Nadu, Zeichen Journal, Vol. 8, (10), 55-59, 2022 (ISSN 0932-4747)
Ramesh, M.S and Ravisankar, AK. Self-rated Health Status and its correlates: A study among elderly people in Tamil Nadu, India, Journal of Xidian University, Vol. 16 (11), 2022 (ISSN 1001-2400)
Ramesh, M.S and Ravisankar, AK. Status of Elderly in Tamil Nadu: Findings from wave 1 Longitudinal Aging Study in Tamil Nadu, India, Zeichen Journal, Vol. 8, (12), 85-88, 2022. (ISSN 0932-4747)
Ravisankar, AK. and Gangadevi, S. Coping strategies adopted during COVID-19: A study among Married Couples in Tamil Nadu, Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol. 14, (2), 2023 (ISSN e 0976-5506)
Durga Bhavani and Ravisankar, AK. Predictor of unintended pregnancy among the victim of Intimate Partner Violence: Evidence from National Family Health Survey-IV India, Journal of Xi'an University of Architecture & Technology, Vol. XIV, (12), 660-686, 2022 (ISSN 1006-7930) doi.org/10.37896/JXAT14.12/316553
Ramesh, M.S. and Ravisankar, AK. Healthy Ageing and its determinants in Southern Region of India: Evidence from a National population-based Survey Solovyov Studies ISPU Vol. 72, (7), 146-153, 2024 (ISSN: 2076-9210)

Experience

I have successfully guided 21 M.Phil. scholars and 8 Ph.D. scholars on diverse research topics, particularly focusing on the monitoring and evaluation of population and health-related programmes. I am currently guiding six Ph.D. scholars.

I have completed eight major and three minor research projects, funded by prestigious agencies including the UGC, ICSSR, State Planning Commission, Ford Foundation, and Population Council. My research contributions include 35 articles in national journals and 72 articles in international journals, along with 17 chapters in edited books and 7 conference proceedings, and I have also edited and published two conference proceedings.

I have presented 66 research papers at national and international conferences in India and abroad, including Malta, Pakistan, France, Malaysia, Tanzania, and the USA. I have participated in 17 workshops and training programmes and served as a resource person for 27 workshops and training programmes. In addition, I have organised 32 seminars, conferences, webinars, and workshops, contributing substantially to academic engagement, professional development, and knowledge dissemination.

Area of Specialization

Reproductive Heath, Ageing, Adolescent Health

Membership of other Professional Associations

1. Life Member of the Indian Association for Social Sciences and Health (IASSH), India
2. Member in Programme Advisory Committee (PAC), Rural Women’s Social Education Centre, Chengalpet, India
3. Member in Research Advisory Board, Centre for Rural Education and Development (CRED), T. Vadipatti, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
4. Life Member of Association of Gerontology (India)
5. Served as Member of International Students Welfare Association for the period 2010-2014.

My academic and professional career in Demography began at Annamalai University, where I earned my Master’s, M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Population Studies. I subsequently completed an M.S.W. and Ph.D. in Social Work from Acharya Nagarjuna University. As Faculty of Population Studies at Annamalai University, I have taught Population Dynamics, Research Methods, Demography of Ageing, and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. I have guided 21 M.Phil. and 8 Ph.D. scholars and currently guide six Ph.D. scholars. I have completed major and minor research projects funded by UGC, ICSSR, State Planning Commission, Ford Foundation, and Population Council, with extensive publications, presentations, training, and community outreach experience.