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Dr. Praveen Hoogar

Assistant Professor, School of Social Sciences & Assistant Director, Directorate of Research, The Apollo University, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh

IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-ANTH-AP-IND-2025-2166

Profile Summary

Dr. Praveen Hoogar is an anthropologist and public health researcher with extensive academic, research, and administrative experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Karnatak University, Dharwad, and is UGC-NET qualified. He is currently serving as Assistant Director, Directorate of Research, and Assistant Professor at The Apollo University, Chittoor. Dr. Hoogar has held academic and research positions at premier institutions including Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Karnatak University, and the Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute. His work spans anthropology, biocultural studies, public health, qualitative and mixed-methods research, and health policy. He has an exceptional research profile with extensive publications indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, and has contributed to multiple high-impact global studies including the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) collaborations published in The Lancet, Nature, Nature Medicine, JAMA Oncology, and related journals. In addition to teaching and research, he plays key leadership roles in institutional research governance, ethics committees, innovation councils, NAAC and ISO preparation, intellectual property activities, and postgraduate supervision.

Subject Matter Expertise

Social Sciences → Anthropology →
• Cultural Anthropology
• Medical Anthropology

Public Health →
• Epidemiology & Global Health

Research →
• Qualitative Research & Mixed Methods

Health Sciences →
• Health Policy & Systems Research

Mentorship Offered

Research →
• Scientific and Technical Research
• Systematic Literature Review
• Meta-Research
• Feasibility Study

Writing →
• Technical Writing
• Medical Writing

Work Experience Summary

Dr. Praveen Hoogar has over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. His career includes leadership roles in research coordination, institutional research governance, and intellectual property management, along with substantial experience in qualitative, biocultural, and public health research across academic and government institutions.
Institution Name: The Apollo University
Job Title: Assistant Director, Directorate of Research
Description: Leading and coordinating research activities, research governance, intellectual property initiatives, institutional research committees, and compliance-related processes.
Duration: December 2024 – Present

Institution Name: The Apollo University, Chittoor
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching, research supervision, academic administration, and participation in institutional research and innovation committees.
Duration: June 2023 – Present

Institution Name: The Apollo University, Chittoor
Job Title: Assistant Professor & Research Coordinator
Description: Coordinated research activities, supported research development, ethics review, NAAC and ISO processes, and postgraduate supervision.
Duration: June 2023 – December 2024

Institution Name: Centre for Bio Cultural Studies, MAHE, Manipal
Job Title: Assistant Professor & Coordinator
Description: Teaching, coordinating biocultural research initiatives, interdisciplinary research, and academic program activities.
Duration: 2019 – 2023

Institution Name: Department of Anthropology, Karnatak University, Dharwad
Job Title: Teaching Assistant / Guest Lecturer
Description: Delivered lectures and supported teaching in anthropology courses.
Duration: 2018 – 2019

Institution Name: Transdisciplinary Centre for Qualitative Methods, MAHE, Manipal
Job Title: Research Associate
Description: Conducted qualitative and mixed-methods research and supported interdisciplinary research projects.
Duration: January 2017 – April 2018

Institution Name: Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute, Mysore (Government of Karnataka)
Job Title: Research Assistant / Field Investigator
Description: Field-based research, data collection, and community-based studies among tribal populations.
Duration: November 2012 – June 2014

Educational Summary

Dr. Praveen Hoogar holds doctoral and postgraduate qualifications in anthropology, with strong academic performance and national-level eligibility credentials.
Institution Name: Karnatak University, Dharwad
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field / Description: Anthropology
Duration: Awarded 2019

Institution Name: University Grants Commission (UGC)
Degree Title: UGC-NET
Field / Description: Anthropology
Duration: Qualified 2014

Institution Name: Karnatak University, Dharwad
Degree Title: Master’s Degree
Field / Description: Anthropology
Duration: 2010 – 2012

Institution Name: Good News Welfare Society’s Arts and Commerce First Grade College, Kalaghatgi
Degree Title: Bachelor of Arts
Field / Description: Kannada, History, Sociology
Duration: 2007 – 2010

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Praveen Hoogar has received prestigious fellowships and professional certifications supporting advanced qualitative research and academic excellence.
Title: Fellowship of University with Potential Excellence (UPE)
Issued By: Karnatak University, Dharwad

Title: Certified Professional ATLAS.ti Trainer (Asia-Pacific Region)
Issued By: ATLAS.ti

Publication Summary

Dr. Praveen Hoogar has an extensive publication record including journal articles, books, book chapters, and large-scale global health collaborations. His work is indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, with high citation impact.
JOURNAL ARTICLES

Title: From Criminalization to Care: A Comparative Rights-Based Policy Review of HIV Responses in South Asia
Author(s): Hoogar, P.
Journal: Frontiers in Public Health
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1658981

Title: Editorial: Biocultural Perspectives on Oral Health Disparities
Author(s): Hoogar, P., Bhat, V., & Gangadhar, M. R.
Journal: Frontiers in Oral Health
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.3389/froh.2025.1770466

Title: Evaluating the Psychological Impact of Forest Bathing: A Meta-Analysis of Emotional State Outcomes
Journal: Not Specified
Authors: Jyoti Brahmaiah, A. Kishore, Alfred J. Augustine, Ramya Ramakrishnan, Usha Adiga, Praveen Hoogar
Year: 2024

Title: Exploring Needs, Perceptions, and Preferences Towards Exercise Video Among Overweight Individuals: A Qualitative Study
Journal: Not Specified
Authors: Shishira K.B., Vaishali K., Rajagopal Kadavigere, Suresh Sukumar, Tulasiram Bommasamudram, Praveen Hoogar
Year: 2024

Title: Unveiling the Anti-Aging Potential of Metformin: A Critical Look at the Evidence
Journal: Not Specified
Authors: Hoogar P.
Year: 2024

Title: Techniques of Applied Machine Learning for Selecting and Placing Human Resources in the Public Sector
Journal: Not Specified
Authors: Pampoukts P., Avdimiotis S., Maragoudakis M., Avlonitis M., Nikita S., Hoogar P., Ruhago G.
Year: 2023

Title: The Voice of Indian Women on Family Planning: A Qualitative Systematic Review
Journal: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health
Authors: Parsekar S.S., Hoogar P., Dhyani V., Yadav U.N.
Year: 2021

Title: The Voice of Indian Women on Family Planning: A Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis
Journal: International Journal of Epidemiology (Supplement Issue)
Authors: Hoogar P., Pujar A., Dhyani V.S., Parsekar S.S.
Year: 2021

Title: Life Cycle Rituals Among Halakki Vokkalu Community of Karnataka
Journal: International Journal of Current Research
Authors: Hoogar P., Pujar A.
Year: 2017

Title: Knowledge and Attitude Towards Family Planning Among the Gowli’s of Daddi Kamalapur
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research
Authors: Hoogar P., Pujar A.
Year: 2014

Title: Review of Book on Tribal and Rural Development: Various Facets and Innovative Strategies
Journal: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research
Authors: Hoogar P., Pujar A.
Year: 2017

Title: Health Seeking Pattern Among Halakki Vokkalu Tribe of Karnataka
Journal: Journal of Traditional Medicine & Clinical Naturopathy
Authors: Hoogar P., Pujar A., Basavanagouda T.T.
Year: 2017

Title: Socio-Economic Status Among Koraga Tribe of Udupi District
Journal: International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies
Authors: Pujar A., Hoogar P., Basavanagouda T.T.
Year: 2017

Title: Anthropometric Profile Among the Koraga Tribe of Udupi District, Karnataka
Journal: International Journal of Advanced Research
Authors: Pujar A., Hoogar P., Basavanagouda T.T.
Year: 2017

Title: Nutritional Status Among Jenukuruba Tribe of Kodagu District
Journal: Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education
Authors: Pujar A., Hoogar P., Basavanagouda T.T.
Year: 2016

Title: Global Prevalence of Adult Overweight and Obesity, 1990–2021: GBD 2021
Journal: The Lancet / GBD Study
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD 2021 Collaborators
Year: 2025

Title: Global Burden of HIV/AIDS, 1990–2021: GBD 2021
Journal: The Lancet HIV
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD 2021 HIV Collaborators
Year: 2024

Title: Global Burden of Upper Respiratory Infections and Otitis Media: GBD 2021
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD 2021 Collaborators
Year: 2024

Title: Global Estimates of Cataract-Related Vision Loss: A Meta-Analysis
Journal: Not Specified (GBD Vision Loss Group)
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Vision Loss Collaborators
Year: 2024

Title: Burden of Disease Scenarios for 204 Countries: GBD 2021 Forecasting
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Forecasting Collaborators
Year: 2024

Title: Global Mortality Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: GBD 2021
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2023

Title: Global Mortality Associated with 33 Bacterial Pathogens: GBD 2019
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD AMR Collaborators
Year: 2022

Title: Global Mortality Among Young People Aged 10–24 Years: GBD 2019
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2021

Title: Sex-Specific Burden and Control of HIV Epidemic: GBD 2019
Journal: The Lancet HIV
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2021

Title: Anemia Prevalence in Women of Reproductive Age: GBD Study
Journal: Nature Medicine
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2021

Title: Mapping Routine Measles Vaccination in LMICs
Journal: Nature
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2021

Title: Measuring Universal Health Coverage: GBD 2019
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2020

Title: Five Insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2020

Title: Global Burden of 369 Diseases and Injuries: GBD 2019
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2020

Title: Global Burden of 87 Risk Factors: GBD 2019
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2020

Title: Global Fertility, Mortality, and HALE Estimates: GBD 2019
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2020

Title: Inequalities in Access to Drinking Water and Sanitation
Journal: The Lancet Global Health
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2020

Title: Oral Rehydration Therapy Coverage Inequalities
Journal: The Lancet Global Health
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2020

Title: Childhood Diarrhoeal Morbidity and Mortality Mapping
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2020

Title: Local Patterns of Childhood Overweight and Wasting
Journal: Nature Medicine
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2020

Title: Global Cancer Incidence and Mortality: GBD 2017
Journal: JAMA Oncology
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Cancer Collaborators
Year: 2019

Title: Global Age-Sex-Specific Mortality and Life Expectancy: GBD 2017
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2018

Title: Global DALYs and Healthy Life Expectancy: GBD 2017
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2018

Title: Global Disease Incidence and Prevalence: GBD 2017
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2018

Title: Population and Fertility by Age and Sex: GBD 2017
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2018

Title: Comparative Risk Assessment of Behavioral and Metabolic Risks
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2018

Title: Alcohol Use and Global Disease Burden: GBD 2016
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2018

Title: Global Causes of Death Analysis: GBD 2017
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2018

Title: Measuring Progress Toward Health-Related SDGs: GBD 2017
Journal: The Lancet
Authors: Hoogar P. & GBD Collaborators
Year: 2018

Books/Chapters



Title: Writing a Postgraduate or Doctoral Thesis: A Step-by-Step Approach
Book: The Quintessence of Basic and Clinical Research and Scientific Publishing (Springer Nature)
Authors: Usha N., Hoogar P., Mutalik S., Udupa N.
Year: 2023

Title: A Note on Biobank and Anthropology
Book: Bio Banking for Affordable Healthcare Practices and Research (Manipal Universal Press, Manipal)
Authors: Hoogar P.
Year: 2020

Title: Social Distancing Laden with Stigma: An Anthropological Insight
Book: Covid-19: A Multidimensional Response (Manipal Universal Press, Manipal)
Authors: Hoogar P.
Year: 2020

Title: Alcoholism among Pategar: An Anthropological Probe
Book: SSK Research Centre Publication, Karnatak University, Dharwad
Authors: Hoogar P., Pujar A.
Year: 2017

Title: Blood Glucose and Blood Pressure Variation in Daddikaalapur Village, Dharwad (Karnataka–India)
Book: Tribal and Rural Development: Various Facets and Innovative Strategies (Regal Publications, New Delhi)
Authors: Hoogar P., Pujar A.
Year: 2015

Title: Eve Teasing: A Glance on Social Epidemic
Book: Eve Teasing – A Social Epidemic (Kalpaz Publications, New Delhi)
Authors: Hoogar P., Pujar A., Basavanagouda T.T.
Year: 2015

Title: ABO and Rh Blood Group among the Hindu Gowli of Daddikamalapur Village of Dharwad District
Book: Tribal and Rural Development: Various Facets and Innovative Strategies (Regal Publications, New Delhi)
Authors: Pujar A., Hittalamani S.V., Hoogar P.
Year: 2015

Title: Bridging Worlds: A Lively Guide to Mixed Methods Research
Authors: Hoogar P.
Publisher: Notion Press
Year: 2025

Title: Bio Banking for Affordable Healthcare Practices and Research
Authors: Hoogar P., Udupa N.
Publisher: Manipal Universal Press, Manipal
Year: 2023

Title: Uttara Karnatakada Somavamsha Sahasrarjun Kshatriya Samudayada Samajik-Arthik Sthitigathi (Socio-Economic Status)
Authors: Hoogar P.
Publisher: SSK Research Centre, Karnatak University, Dharwad
Year: 2016

Title: The Gowlis of Daddikamalapur: An Anthropological Delve
Authors: Hoogar P., Pujar A.
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Year: 2016

Books Under Progress:

Title: Hoogar: Weaver of Blossoms (Ethnographic Monograph)
Authors: Hoogar P.
Publisher: Proposed to Springer
Year: 2025

Title: Introduction to Anthropology (Kannada)
Authors: Hoogar P.
Status: First draft ready
Year: 2025

Title: Dussera: Tradition and Celebration among Somavamsha Sahasarjuna Kshatriyas of Karnataka
Authors: Hoogar P.
Status: Under progress
Year: 2026

Academic Events Attended

Title: World Anthropology Congress 2023
Role: Participant
Organized By: United Indian Anthropology Forum, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Year: 2023

Title: Converging Disciplines for Public Health (South Asian Evidence Summit – SES 2018)
Role: Paper Presented
Organized By: Public Health Evidence South Asia (PHESA), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Year: 2018 (February 2–3)

Title: Public Health and Development in South Asia (South Asian Evidence Summit – SES 2017)
Role: Attended
Organized By: Public Health Evidence South Asia (PHESA), Manipal University, Manipal
Year: 2017 (January 5–7)

Title: Creating a Better World: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Vision and Perspectives
Role: Attended
Organized By: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Centre, Karnatak University, Dharwad
Year: 2016 (October 4–6)

Title: Tribal Development in Karnataka: Issues and Challenges
Role: Attended
Organized By: Center for Multi-Disciplinary Development Research, Dharwad
Year: 2015 (March 26–27)

Title: Maternal and Child Health Care in India: Issues, Concerns and Policy Initiatives
Role: Attended
Organized By: Institute of Economic Research and Population Research Center, Dharwad
Year: 2014 (May 22–23)

Title: Age at Marriage and Fertility Dynamics among Jenukuruba Tribe of Kodagu District
Role: Paper Presented
Organized By: Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute, Mysore (Government of Karnataka)
Year: 2014 (March 28–29)

Title: Health and Hygiene among Jenukuruba Women: A Pilot Study
Role: Paper Presented
Organized By: Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute, Mysore (Government of Karnataka)
Year: 2013 (February 11–12)

Title: Health Seeking Behaviour among Koraga Tribes in Karnataka
Role: Paper Presented
Organized By: Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute, Mysore (Government of Karnataka)
Year: 2013 (February 11–12)

Title: Alcoholism among Pategar: An Anthropological Probe
Role: Paper Presented
Organized By: Somavamsha Sahasrarjun Kshatriya Research Center, Karnatak University, Dharwad

Title: Research to Community through Media & Introduction to Mixed Method Research
Role: Participant (Pre-Conference Workshops)
Organized By: Public Health Evidence South Asia (PHESA), Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Year: 2018 (31 January)

Title: Translating Evidence to Policy
Role: Participant (Pre-Conference Workshop)
Organized By: Public Health Evidence South Asia (PHESA), Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Year: 2018 (1 February)

Title: National Consultation of Tribal Research and Training Institutes
Role: Participant
Organized By: Bhasha Research and Publication Center, Baroda and Tejgadh, Gujarat
Year: 2012 (23–24 November)

Title: Workshop on SPSS Software
Role: Participant
Organized By: Department of Planning and Development, Karnatak University, Dharwad

Title: Anthropology and Museum
Role: Participant (Three-Day Workshop)
Organized By: Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalay, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Year: 2011 (14–16 December)

Title: Facets of Anthropological Research, Teaching and Training in Karnataka: Retrospect and Prospect
Role: Participant (Two-Day Workshop)
Organized By: Anthropological Survey of India (Southern Regional Centre, Mysore) & Department of Anthropology, Karnatak University, Dharwad, in collaboration with University of Mysore and Kannada University, Hampi
Year: 2011 (9–10 August)

Title: Workshop on Research Methodology
Role: Participant (Two-Day Workshop)
Organized By: Center for Educational and Social Studies, Nagarabhavi, Bangalore

Title: Research Methodology
Role: Participant (Ten-Day Workshop)
Organized By: Centre for Multi-Disciplinary Development Research (CMDR), Dharwad

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