Deepak Kumar Dogra | Health | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Deepak Kumar Dogra | Health | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Department Of Physical Education, BHU, India

Dr. Deepak Kumar Dogra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Education at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He holds a Master’s degree in Physical Education and Sports Sciences from I.G.I.P.E.S.S., University of Delhi (1999), and earned his Ph.D. in the same field from D.A.V.V., Indore, Madhya Pradesh (2013).

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

Dr. Deepak Kumar Dogra holds a Master’s degree in Physical Education and Sports Sciences from I.G.I.P.E.S.S., University of Delhi (1999), and earned his Ph.D. in the same field from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore (2013).

🏛️ Current Position:

He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Education at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

🧘‍♂️ Research & Specialization:

With a specialization in alternative and rehabilitation physical exercise therapy, Dr. Dogra focuses on improving health, wellness, and quality of life through sports and physical activity.

📚 Academic Engagements:

He has been invited as a resource person in numerous:

  • Faculty Development Programs (FDPs)

  • Orientation programs and workshops by UGC, HRDC, NCERT

  • Sports training sessions by Rajasthan Cricket Association and Tripura Cricket Association (affiliated with BCCI)

  • Programs of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of Jharkhand.

🌍 Seminars & Publications:

He has contributed to national and international seminars and has published several research articles in reputed indexed journals in his domain.

🏏 Sports & Fitness Involvement:

Dr. Dogra served as a Trainer for:

  • East Zone Senior Cricket Team (Deodhar Trophy 2008–09, Runners-Up)

  • Tripura Senior Cricket Team (Ranji Trophy & Vijay Hazare Trophy: 2007–09)

🏋️ Industry Experience:

He worked as a Corporate Fitness Consultant at VLCC Pvt. Ltd. (2000–2005), showcasing a strong link between academia and the wellness industry.

Publication Top Notes:

  • A Comparative Study on the Viewership of Different Professional Leagues in India
    International Sports Law Journal, 2023
    DOI: 10.1007/s40318-023-00243-8
    Co-authors: Shukla, A., Dogra, D.K., Bhattacharya, D., Gulia, S., Sharma, R.

  • Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on the Mental Health in Sports: A Review
    Sport Sciences for Health, 2023
    DOI: 10.1007/s11332-023-01063-x
    Co-authors: Shukla, A., Dogra, D.K., Bhattacharya, D., Gulia, S., Sharma, R.

  • Effect of Exercise Intervention on Selected Psychological Variables: A Systematic Review
    Journal of Positive School Psychology, June 2022
    ISSN: 2717-7564
    Sole Author: Dr. Deepak Kumar Dogra

  • Effect of Aerobic Exercise Interventions on Body Composition in Obese Females
    International Journal of Health Sciences, 17 June 2022
    DOI: 10.53730/ijhs.v6ns3.9140
    Co-authors: Deepak Kumar Dogra, Debraj Bhatacharjee, Akash Shukla

  • Issues of Hosting Mega Sporting Events
    6th National Conference on Physical Education & Sports Sciences, March 2022
    ISSN: 2279-0306
    Author: Dr. Deepak Kumar Dogra

  • A Comparative Study of Physical Fitness Variables Between Different Academia Intercollegiate Sportsmen
    Journal of Critical Reviews, 14 July 2020
    ISSN: 2394-5125
    Author: Dr. Deepak Kumar Dogra

  • Comparative Study on Selected Physical Fitness Variables Among Different Team Games Players
    International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health, 25 February 2020
    ISSN: 2394-1693
    Author: Dr. Deepak Kumar Dogra

 

Boulais YOVOGAN | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Boulais YOVOGAN | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Medical entomologist and Geneticist Centre de Recherche Entomologique de Cotonou (CREC) Benin

Dr. Boulais Yovogan is a passionate medical entomologist and geneticist based at the Centre de Recherche Entomologique de Cotonou (CREC), Benin. With extensive field and academic experience, Dr. Yovogan has contributed significantly to vector surveillance, malaria control, and genetic resource management. His dynamic role includes research, field coordination, and mentoring students at the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC). He is also actively involved in international collaborations with institutions like the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).

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🎓 Education

Dr. Yovogan earned his PhD in Life Sciences (2024) from the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Benin, specializing in medical entomology and genetic resources. His academic journey blends biological sciences with practical research experience, making him a key contributor to tropical disease research in West Africa.

🧪 Experience

With hands-on expertise in entomological surveillance and vector control, Dr. Yovogan led the transmission component of the New Net Project (2019–2024), under UNITAID and LSHTM. At CREC, he contributes to national and international research initiatives. Simultaneously, he supports teaching at the Zoology Department of UAC, guiding students in technical laboratory handling and tool usage.

🔬 Research Interest

Dr. Yovogan’s core interests lie in vector-borne diseases, especially malaria transmission, insecticide resistance, and vector surveillance methods. He evaluates innovative vector control tools and contributes to improving entomological data collection techniques for enhanced disease control strategies.

🏆 Awards

Although early in his decorated career, Dr. Yovogan is a strong contender for recognition due to his impactful research. His nomination for the Best Researcher Award under the International Popular Scientist Awards underscores his scientific leadership and contributions to public health and vector control.

📚 Publications Top Notes: 

Dr. Boulais Yovogan has authored 33 peer-reviewed articles in reputed journals including Malaria Journal, Plos One, Parasites & Vectors, and BMC Public Health. His research has been cited 313 times, with an h-index of 8 and i10-index of 7. A recent publication includes:

“Evaluation of a dual-active ingredient LLIN against malaria vectors in Benin”
📖 Malaria Journal (2025)Cited by 5 articles

Efficacy of pyriproxyfen-pyrethroid long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and chlorfenapyr-pyrethroid LLINs compared with pyrethroid-only LLINs for malaria control in Benin: a …

Assessing the efficacy of two dual-active ingredients long-lasting insecticidal nets for the control of malaria transmitted by pyrethroid-resistant vectors in Benin: study …

Pre-intervention characteristics of the mosquito species in Benin in preparation for a randomized controlled trial assessing the efficacy of dual active-ingredient long-lasting …

WHO cone bio-assays of classical and new-generation long-lasting insecticidal nets call for innovative insecticides targeting the knock-down resistance mechanism in Benin

Malaria burden and associated risk factors in an area of pyrethroid-resistant vectors in Southern Benin

Pyrethroid Resistance Intensity in Anopheles gambiae s.l. from Different Agricultural Production Zones in Benin, West Africa

Effectiveness of pyriproxyfen-pyrethroid and chlorfenapyr-pyrethroid long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) compared with pyrethroid-only LLINs for malaria control in the third …

What can be learned from the residual efficacy of three formulations of insecticides (pirimiphos-methyl, clothianidin and deltamethrin mixture, and clothianidin alone) in large …