Curriculum Vitae

1. Co- Principal Investigator – 'Effects of Almond Consumption on Quality of Sleep in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial' -Dr Shobha A Udipi, Dr Soumik Kalita, Dr Jagmeet Madan, and Dr Rama Vaidya, Dr Sharvari Malshe (2022- 2024), Almond Board of California Research Grant, USA .
2. Co- Principal Investigator - Effect of Almond Supplementation on Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris in community living population in India, Dr. Shobha Udipi; Dr Jagmeet Madan : Dr Soumik Kalita, Dr Panchali Moitra, ( 2022-2024), Almond Board of California, USA.
3. Principal Investigator -Effect of Almond Consumption on blood glucose Regulation and Cardio Metabolic Risk Factors in Adolescents and Young adults (16-25 Years) with Pre diabetes  in Mumbai. ( Major Research Project approved by USDA; 2018-2020); Paper Published in Frontiers in Nutrition (2021).
4. Principal Investigator for the International Project on Harvest Plus , IFPRI, USA – “Calcium Intakes, Calcium Status of Indian Women in Important Epochs of Life and Feasibility of Fortification of Staples to Improve Calcium Intake”, Dr Jagmeet Madan; Dr Shobha Udipi (2022).
5. Principal Investigator - Development and validation of  the Nutrition Transition-FFQ among adolescents in Maharashtra, India (Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group Grant ;PNPG 2017; American Academy Of Nutrition and Dietetics.

FIRST

• Name : Ms. Madhuri Nigudkar ;
• University: SNDT Women’s University, Juhu, Mumbai.
• Title of the Thesis: Resistant Starch Content of Indian Foods and Effects of processing; Effect of Resistant Starch supplementation in Healthy Indian Adults and Its Affect on BMI, Body Fat, Blood glucose and Lipid parameters; Effect of Resistant starch Supplementation on the Gut Microbial Flora.
• Status : Awarded Degree -2020

SECOND :

• Name : Ms. Manisha Paralkar ;
• University: SNDT Women’s University, Juhu, Mumbai.
• Title of the Thesis: Comprehension of Nutrition Messages in Labelling and Its Effect on the Behavior of Graduate Consumers in Mumbai.
• Status : Awarded degree- 2021

THIRD :

• Name : Ms. Panchali Moitra ;
• University: SNDT Women’s University, Juhu, Mumbai.
• Title of the Thesis: Effectiveness of a school based nutrition education intervention on knowledge, attitude and practices of 10-12 year old children in Mumbai. 
• Status :  Degree Awarded – 2022; Gold Medal and Certificate of Award won by Ms. Panchali Moitra , PhD student – First Rank in Humanities, Languages and Fine Arts Category and PPG Level at the 14th Maharashtra State Inter- University Avishkar Research  Convention 2019-20 organized by University of Mumbai on January 28-31, 2020.

ONGOING RESEARCH – 5 PhD Scholars (THREE Junior Research Fellows (JRF).

1. Dr. JAGMEET MADAN was awarded GOLD MEDAL and AWARDED ORATION CITATION 1st Nutribolism International Conference 2020-21 held on 11th and 12th September, 2021 at Hotel Renaissance, Powai organized by Laparo Obeso Centre.
2. Dr. JAGMEET MADAN was awarded Maharishi Karve Uttakrishta Shishak Award - 2017 (Best Teacher Award ) on the 101st Foundation Day of the SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai.
3. Awarded International Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group Grant (PNPG RESEARCH GRANT AWARD-2017) from AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS. It was awarded to Dr. JAGMEET MADAN and Dr. NIDA SHAIKH a Collaborator and PI of the research project from Emory University, Atlanta, USA.
4. Awarded International Research Grants of USDA – Major Research Grant of 2.5 Crores granted to Dr Jagmeet Madan (Principal Investigator); Dr Shobha Udipi, Dr Rama Vaidya (Co- Principal Investigator) and Ms Sheryl Salis (co-investigator) (2017-2018) for the project on Effect of Almond Consumption on Blood Glucose Regulation and Cardio Metabolic Risk Factors in Adolescents and Young adults (16-25 Years) with Pre diabetes
5. Selected as a Nutrition Expert in FSSAI Scientific Panel on Nutrition and Fortification and Scientific Panel on Labelling and Claims/ Advertisements, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India 1st January 2020 to 31st March 2023.
6. Expert Committee Member , Front of Pack Nutrition Label (FOPNL) , FSSAI, Govt of India ( 2023-till date)
7. Certification FODMAP – IBS from MONASH University, Melbourne, Australia.
8. Certified Master Trainer and Author of the Indian Manual for Diabetic Educator- Project HOPE, India in collaboration with International Diabetic Federation; 2007.
9. Developed NUTRISOFT – a customized software used as an academic resource based on Indian data base.
10. Initiated a Master’s Program in Specialized Dietetics – the First of its kind in India with three specializations- Diabetes and Cardiac Care; Pediatric Nutrition; and Renal nutrition in collaboration with reputed medical and research organizations (2017-2018).
11. National President Indian Dietetic Association (2019 onwards) 
12. Member Steering Committee of NetProFan (2018-2019 onwards) and working on Eat Right India Initiative Nationally with FSSAI.
13. Lead Nutrition Expert for “School and College Lunch Program and Canteen Foods in Maharashtra” and “Calorie Count of Restaurant Food” – a collaborative initiative of FDA Maharashtra with Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science (Autonomous) SNDT Women’s University, Juhu, Mumbai 2019.
14. Member National Task Force on Health and Nutritional Benefits of Millets and Promotion of Millets for International Year of Millets 2023.
15. Certificate of Appreciation awarded by FSSAI State of Maharashtra for Swasth Bharat Yatra, Eat Right India Movement January 2019.
16. NetProfan Steering Committee member – Invited as a speaker for Eat Right India Lighthouse Knowledge Sharing Event , September 26th 2019.
17. Gold Medal and Certificate of Award won by Ms. Panchali Moitra , PhD student – First Rank in Humanities, Languages and Fine Arts Category and PPG Level at the 14th Maharashtra State Inter- University Avishkar Research  Convention 2019-20 organized by University of Mumbai on January 28-31, 2020.
18. Created Teaching resources for the JEEVAN RAKSHAK Program for grass root workers training in COVID 19, Nutrition in collaboration with MUHS, Nashik and SNDTWU ( 2020).
19. Created Videos and conducted webinars in guiding people at large on Food and Immunity during COVID 19. These resources were selected by the Government of India for the Arogya Setu App and My Gov and FSSAI website ( 2020).
20. Completed a 9 days International workshop on the ENACT professional training course in Nutrition Education Online Workshop for Indian Piloting Institutions, 15th July – 03 August 2020. The workshop was conducted by Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nations with the ICMR- National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, India.
21. Completed Online Orientation Training Programme for Mentors from Non- Technical Higher Education Institutions/ Universities conducted during 4th to 13th January 2021 under the National Mentoring Mission of Ministry of Education, Government of India.
22. Awarded Dr Ramanathan Award for the year 2009 by Nutrition Society of India, National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad, India.
23. Awarded Young Scientist Award for the year 1993 by Nutrition Society of India, National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad, India.
24. Awarded Junior Research Fellowship for Ph.D. Research work by UGC (UGC fellowship for 2 years).
25. Qualified for the National Education Testing (NET) – Master’s Level conducted by UGC – CSIR.
26. Awarded Sharda B. Diwan Prize for securing “First Position in M.Phil (all specialization) in S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai.
27. Awarded Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) by ICAR for the Master Program Research work.
28. National Scholarship (1982-83) awarded by Director of Education, University of New Delhi.

• National President, Indian Dietetic Association (2019 onwards)
• National Vice President -Indian Dietetic Association (2014-2018). 
• India Representative -Asian Federation of Dietetic Association (AFDA)(2014-2018)
• India Representative International Confederation of Dietetic Association (ICDA) (2020 - 2024)
• Executive Council Member Nutrition Society of India(NSI) (2012-2016)
• National Registered Dietitian Board Member (RD Board) (2010-2014; 2019-2022)
• National Executive Council Member All India Association of Advancing Research In obesity (AAIRO)(2014-2016).
• Member Expert group on Asian and Indian Consensus statements and National guidelines on Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease and Physical activity (2009-2012) 
• Core Committee of National regulatory bodies like FSSAI and Skill Development Initiatives of Maharashtra state. Member National Core Committee Nutrition Panel Food Standard Safety Authority of India 2017-2018. Member Core Committee – National Skill Development Initiative – State of Maharashtra , RUSA; 2017-2018.
• Member SNDT Women’s University Senate (2010-2015).
• Secretary of Governing Body , Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science, SNDT Women’s University, Juhu, Mumbai (Since 2009).
• Chairperson, Finance Board, Sir Vithaldas Thackersey  College of Home Science, SNDT Women’s University, Juhu, Mumbai (since 2009)
• Chairperson,  Academic Council , Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science, SNDT Women’s University, Juhu, Mumbai (since 2009)
• Appointed member Academic Council of the SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai under the provision of section 32(3) (f) (i) of the Maharashtra Public University Act 2016, for a term of five years commencing from September 01, 2017. As envisaged under Section 621 of the said Act.
• Appointed as a SENIOR FACULTY MEMBER for the MUHS approved Course in Obesity, Body Metabolism & Nutrition w.e.f February 13, 2018.
• Advisory Board Member for Centre For Social and Behavioral Change Communication, Mumbai (2017 onwards)
• Advisory Board of AFST (I) Mumbai Chapter (2018-2019).
• Member Scientific Advisory Committee , PFNDAI (2019 onwards)

1. Associate Editor, and Reviewer,  Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews -International Peer reviewed Journal, Elsevier Publication since 2019 onwards.
2. Reviewer, Frontiers in Nutrition, International Peer Reviewed Journal since 2020.
3. Reviewer, Journal of Mid Life Health, National Peer Reviewed Journal, since 2020-2022.
4. Editorial Board, The Indian Practitioner since 2018 onwards.
5. Editorial Board Member PFNDAI Bulletin ( 2018 onwards).
6. Nominated as an expert to represent Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai for the National Task Force to develop Indian National Guidelines for Acanthosis Nigricans undertaken by  PCOS Society of India on December 28, 2021.
7. Invited to join CPE Accredited Provider Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, activity title Plant Based Diets, Sustainability and Transforming Healthcare Systems dated April 10th 2021.
8. Awarded Certificate of Membership by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics from June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023.
9. Executive Committee Member of International Society of Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, October 2022 onwards.

Coming soon

1. Jagmeet Madan (2000), “Nutrition in Special Situation” in Times Health Book – A Times of India Publication.
2. Jagmeet Madan (2004), “Nutrition in Marginalized Adolescents” : In `Understanding Adolescents at Risk’ Edited by Barnabe D’Souza, Dr. Reeta Sonawat, Dakshayani Madangopal;  Multitech Publishing Co. Mumbai – 400077.
3. Jagmeet Madan (2005) in Adolescent Issues and Perspectives; Ed: Barnabe D’Souza (SDB), Dr. Rita Sonawat, Dakshayani Madangopal; Shelter Don Bosco  Research Documentation & Training Centre, Matunga; J. J. & J. Prints, Mumbai – 400 031.
4. Jagmeet Madan (2005), “Prioritising Early Nutrition Intervention in HIV / AIDS Patients : An Indian Perspective; in Nutrition in Disease Management; Centre for Research on Nutrition Support Systems (CRNSS) Update series – 28; Nutrition Foundation of India, New Delhi – 110 016.
5. Salome Benjamin; Jagmeet Madan (2005), “Nutritional Intervention in a Hospital Setting in a Patient with HIV; A case study; In Nutrition in Disease Management; Centre for Research on Nutrition Support Systems (CRNSS)  Update series – 28; Nutrition Foundation of India, New Delhi – 110016.
6. Dr.Jagmeet Madan; Ankita Narsaria (2013): “ Role of Nutrition- Management- Old and New Therapies for osteoporosis” In Post Menopausal Osteoporosis- Basic and Clinical Concepts Edited by Dr Meeta; Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) ltd, New Delhi- 110002, India. ISBN 978-93-5090-085-7
7. Dr. Jagmeet Madan; Madhuri Nigudkar ( 2014): Resistant Starch- A Nutritional Treasure of Indian Diets; Nutrition in Disease Management; Centre for Research on Nutrition Support Systems (CRNSS) Update series 64, October 2014.
8. Dr.Jagmeet Madan; Ankita Narsaria (2014):  Quality Nutrition and Lifestyle Determinants to Prevent Childhood and Adolescent Obesity Edited by Dr Swati Bhave , IJCP Group of Publications, New Delhi- 110048  India. 
9. Dr.Jagmeet Madan (2015):  “Probiotics and Prebiotics- A Nutritionist’s Perspective” In Probiotics, Microbiome and Gut Function Transforming Health and Well being Edited by B.S.Ramakrishna, G. Balakrish Nair, Yoshifumi Takeda; ELSEVIER Reed Elsevier India private Limited, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-312-4054-0
10. *Jagmeet Madan, Namrata Manyal (2019); Bursting Nutrition Myths and many other chapters; A technical handbook on Eat Right; World Bank and FSSAI publication (In publication ).
11. Purple Book – A Handbook of Diet in Disease – An FSSAI Publication, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; Govt of India, January 2021.

Coming soon