PhD Scholar at Chitkara University, India
Dr. Mohd. Zuber is a seasoned public health specialist with extensive experience in disease surveillance, epidemiology, and health systems strengthening in India and internationally. Currently working as an Epidemiologist at the Central Surveillance Unit, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India, he leads efforts to monitor, analyze, and control disease outbreaks. He has also collaborated with organizations like WHO, CDC, and USAID to enhance public health initiatives across regions.
Professional Profile
🎓 Education
Dr. Zuber holds a Ph.D. in Health Sciences – Public Health (expected 2025) from Chitkara University, India. He completed his Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Lucknow in 2010 and earned a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra, in 2006. He has also acquired numerous certifications, including programs from Harvard University, UC Berkeley, and WHO, in public health and epidemiology.
🏢 Work Experience
With over a decade of experience, Dr. Zuber has held diverse roles in public health. His current position as an Epidemiologist at IDSP involves data analysis, outbreak investigations, and capacity-building of state health officials. Previous roles include Program Manager (Primary Healthcare) at IIM Udaipur’s healthcare initiative and Surveillance Specialist at SHARE INDIA (partner of the US CDC). He has also contributed to disaster relief work in Uttarakhand and served as a Dental Surgeon in Uttar Pradesh.
🧬 Skills
Dr. Zuber possesses strong analytical skills, proficiency in disease surveillance, and experience in public health program management. His expertise includes data analysis, outbreak management, blended learning, eLearning pedagogies, and healthcare leadership. He also has extensive experience in teaching, student mentoring, and facilitating online public health courses.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Recognized for his contributions to public health, Dr. Zuber has received fellowships from the Royal Society for Public Health, UK, and LINC Education, Singapore. His collaborative research in public health has earned him acknowledgment in international journals and conferences.
Membership 🤝
Dr. Zuber is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Indian Public Health Association, Epidemiology Foundation of India, Indian Society for Malaria and Communicable Diseases, and the International Association for Public Health Logisticians. He also holds life memberships in the Youth Hostels Association of India and Jansankhya Sthirta Kosh.
Teaching Experience 📚
With a passion for education, Dr. Zuber has served as a Lecturer in Public Health at Saudi Electronic University for over seven years, and as a Facilitator for Victoria University, Australia. His teaching expertise extends to subjects within public health, health informatics, and healthcare administration. He also provides personalized assessment feedback and moderates online assessments.
🔬 Research Focus
📚 Publication
- Monkeypox Outbreak: Geographical Pattern and Climatic Factors”
- Year: 2023
- Journal: Indian Journal of Public Health, Volume 67(4), pp. 682–683
- “Housing Conditions and Their Impact on Health of Residents”
- Year: 2023
- Journal: Engineering Proceedings, Volume 56(1), 46
- “COVID-19 Cases and Deaths after Implementation of Prevention Strategies, Saudi Arabia”
- Year: 2022
- Journal: Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, Volume 28(2), pp. 95–107
- “Covid-19 Vaccination and Case Fatality Rate in India”
- Year: 2022
- Journal: ECS Transactions, Volume 107(1), pp. 3683–3694
- “Technology-Based Monitoring of Public Health Activities in India”
- Year: 2019
- Journal: Managing Technology for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth – 28th International Conference for the International Association of Management of Technology (IAMOT), pp. 929–933