Dr. Prabhu Ponnusamy is a research and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) expert with over two decades of experience across public health, media, environment, and social impact sectors. He specializes in large-scale health surveys, impact evaluations, and data analytics, having led key studies like DLHS and NFHS. His expertise includes M&E framework design, data management, statistical analysis (STATA, SPSS), and digital data collection tools (CSPro, ODK, SurveyCTO). He has also set up Monitoring Information Systems (MIS) with interactive tracking dashboards using platforms like Looker Studio, Power BI, and Tableau for real-time data visualization and decision-making. Before founding Iotalytics, he worked with Mamta-HIMC, Population Services International, UN Agencies, IIPS Mumbai, and Population Research Centre, Gandhigram, collaborating with governments, donor agencies, and NGOs.

Dr. Ponnusamy holds a Ph.D. in Population Studies and a background in Statistics. He has authored research publications, developed evaluation frameworks, and conducted training workshops on data analytics, M&E methodologies, and dashboard-based data visualization. Through Iotalytics, he continues to drive evidence-based research, real-time monitoring solutions, and policy development across diverse sectors.

Dr. C. Ramanjuam is a distinguished demographer and social researcher with over four decades of experience in designing and leading large-scale surveys and research studies across India. His areas of expertise span fertility, mortality, migration, public health, family welfare, nutrition, environment, women’s empowerment, social exclusion, and evaluation of government welfare programs.

He holds an M.Sc. in Statistics, a Ph.D. in Population Studies from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, and advanced professional training in Demography from the East-West Centre/University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu, USA. Dr. C. Ramanjuam served as the Director of the Population Research Centre, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, and held additional leadership positions including Director (In-charge) of the parent institute and Head of the Centre for Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy at Gandhigram Rural University. He was also appointed as Professor Emeritus (UGC) at the Centre for Applied Research, Gandhigram Rural University.

He has led the Tamil Nadu component of the first three rounds of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) and the District Level Health Survey (DLHS). Over his career, he has completed 104 research projects, primarily providing evidence-based feedback to central and state governments, and has authored or co-authored 128 research reports and scholarly articles.

Dr. Sonali Daniel is a seasoned public health expert with over 22 years of experience in global health programming, policy advocacy, and implementation research across India and internationally. With core expertise in Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition, Adolescent Health, and Infectious Diseases (TB, HIV/AIDS, NTDs), she has led large-scale evaluations, implementation gap analyses, and health system strengthening initiatives supported by WHO, UNICEF, USAID, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Her key competencies span technical assistance, M&E, capacity building, BCC, supply chain assessments, and health financing (including Ayushman Bharat). Dr. Daniel has successfully contributed to strategic projects such as IMNCI, RKSK, and the Suposhan Initiative, and has introduced innovations like the Haemoque anemia testing solution for underserved districts in Chhattisgarh. She brings a strong track record in evaluating and designing programs focused on childhood pneumonia, immunization dropouts, and WASH across high-priority geographies.

Dr. Daniel’s ability to work closely with government stakeholders and donors, along with her commitment to equity-driven, technology-enabled solutions, makes her a highly valued subject matter expert in public health systems research and technical consulting.

Dr. Sundara Babu Nagappan, is a public policy analyst and social science researcher with over 25 years of experience in grassroots development, rights-based research, and policy advocacy across India and internationally. A Ph.D. graduate from Jawaharlal Nehru University, his work has focused on informal worker welfare, social protection, cooperative farming, mental health, environmental and coastal rights, occupational safety, and legal compliance. He has collaborated with leading institutions such as the ILO, UNDP, CSIR-CLRI, and the Planning Commission of India, as well as with global civil society coalitions like the Working Peoples’ Charter and the Civil Society Partnership for Development Effectiveness. Dr. Nagappan has led numerous socio-economic studies, social audits, and community-based research initiatives, and has facilitated participatory training, campaign design, and policy dialogue. His expertise blends academic insight with field-based action, consistently promoting inclusive development, equity, and human-centered governance across diverse social and policy contexts.

Dr. P. Bala Murugan is a highly experienced development professional, social work researcher, and child rights advocate with over 28 years of extensive engagement in grassroots programming, policy advocacy, and rights-based development. With a Ph.D. in Social Work and an LL.M. in Labour Laws, he has led and supported large-scale initiatives focused on child protection, bonded and migrant labour, trafficking prevention, and community empowerment—particularly within supply chains like textiles and agriculture. He has worked in leadership and technical advisory roles with renowned organizations such as UNICEF, Save the Children, Freedom Fund, and Geneva Global, managing partnerships, designing interventions, and mentoring teams across Tamil Nadu and other Indian states. His core strengths lie in program strategy, stakeholder coordination, participatory training, monitoring and evaluation, and strengthening child protection systems. Dr. Bala’s deep understanding of the socio-legal landscape, along with his experience working with government departments, NGOs, and international agencies, makes him a valuable asset for inclusive, evidence-based, and impact-driven social development programs.

Mr. Chattarpal Singh Chauhan is a dynamic supply chain and business operations expert with over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical and public health sectors. He brings deep expertise in procurement, warehousing, logistics, regulatory compliance, and supply chain system design. Known for his ability to drive cost efficiency and operational excellence, Chattarpal has led strategic sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain optimization for both private and public health organizations.

His work with leading institutions such as Eli Lilly, Plethico Pharmaceuticals, PSI, and Jhpiego (Johns Hopkins University affiliate) has involved strengthening state-level health supply chains, enhancing workforce capacities, and aligning business operations with broader health goals. He is also a certified trainer and facilitator, with a strong record of building supply chain competencies through workshops and technical assistance.

A graduate of Ramjas College, University of Delhi, and a PGDM holder in Marketing, Chattarpal also holds multiple national and international certifications in procurement and supply chain management, reinforcing his role as a trusted advisor for sustainable and efficient supply chain systems.

Dr. Pallavi Gupta is a public health researcher and demographer with over a decade of experience in population studies, statistical analysis, and monitoring and evaluation across sectors including reproductive and child health, adolescent health, NCDs, gender, and early childhood development. She holds a Ph.D. in Population Studies from IIPS Mumbai and an M.Sc. in Statistics. Dr. Gupta has contributed to major research institutions such as IIPS, Ramaiah International Centre for Public Health Innovations (RICPHI), and Lady Irwin College. Her expertise spans quantitative research, tool development, impact evaluations, and implementation science. She has supported various national and donor-funded projects and has authored more than 12 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. Proficient in tools like SPSS, STATA, and CSPro, she continues to offer technical consulting on research design, data management, and capacity building.

Dr. Shiny Sohal is a dedicated public health professional with over six years of experience in research, evaluation, and healthcare consulting. Her work spans critical domains including Universal Health Coverage, Immunization, Maternal and Child Health, Infectious Diseases, and Oncology. She has collaborated with key institutions such as WHO, GIZ, and national health agencies, contributing to evidence-based program design and evaluation.

Holding a Master’s in Public Health from the Indian Institute of Public Health, Delhi, Dr. Sohal brings expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. As a Research Consultant with Iotalytics Analytic Solutions and World Cancer Care, she has led field operations, data management, and qualitative research across multiple states. Her ability to integrate field insights with analytical rigor makes her a valuable contributor to impactful public health initiatives.

Mr. Raj Kumar Pandey is a seasoned field operations expert with over 18 years of hands-on experience in managing large-scale health and social survey implementations across India. He holds a Master’s degree in Commerce (Applied Economics) from Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Mr. Pandey has led and coordinated major national surveys including the Annual Health Survey (AHS I, II, III) in Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, the Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance (IBBS) in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, and Punjab, as well as RIMCH across 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. He has worked with reputed organizations such as Mind Field Research, TNS India, Kantar Operations, and Absolutus Solutions Pvt. Ltd., overseeing PAN-India data collection projects for clients including NACO, RTI, MoHFW, PSI, ABC Associates, ORGI, UNICEF, and LIRNEasia.

With deep expertise in field team management, operational planning, and quality assurance, Mr. Pandey ensures the successful execution of complex survey operations in diverse and challenging geographies.

Dr. Masthan Tadapatri is a field operations specialist with over a decade of experience in executing large-scale health and demographic surveys across India. He holds a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Geography from Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.

He has served as a State Implementation Officer for several flagship national surveys conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, in collaboration with IIPS. His portfolio includes NFHS-5, GATS-2, the Comprehensive Nutrition Survey in Gujarat and Maharashtra (CNSG), DLHS-III & IV, and NRHM evaluations. Dr. Tadapatri has worked with reputed institutions such as the Population Council, IIPS, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), and the Population Research Centre, Visakhapatnam.

His extensive experience in coordinating state-level field activities, training, quality monitoring, and data validation ensures smooth implementation and high-quality outcomes in complex survey environments.

J. Ajith Kumar is a field operations and community development professional with extensive experience in managing and supervising grassroots-level research and training programs across Tamil Nadu. He holds a Master’s in Social Work (Community Development) from Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli, and a Bachelor’s in Commerce from Don Bosco College, Yelagiri Hills.

Ajith has coordinated several large-scale field initiatives as Field Coordinator with SAVE (Social Awareness and Voluntary Education) and the Madras School of Social Work, notably for the UNICEF Child Migrant Project and TNSRLM training programs. He has also served as Field Supervisor for Morsel Research and Development Pvt. Ltd. and CMIE, leading data collection teams for key socioeconomic surveys. His practical experience spans project implementation, field team coordination, training facilitation, and community-based data collection for development-focused evaluations and studies.

Iotalytics engages a diverse and accomplished pool of over 25 empaneled independent consultants who bring deep domain expertise and field-based insight to every project. Our core team includes specialists in monitoring and evaluation (M&E), large-scale survey implementation, technical research, strategic advisory, and capacity building.

The consultants are supported by a dedicated team of demographers, qualitative and quantitative researchers, data programmers, developers, proposal writers, and report authors. Together, they bring a robust mix of academic rigor and practical experience to deliver high-quality, evidence-based solutions across sectors.

Subject-Matter Expertise Includes:

Education

• Gender Equity & Social Inclusion (GESI)
• Agriculture, Livelihoods & Skilling
• Public Health (including Eye Health & Vision Systems)
• Environment & Climate Change
• Child Rights & Protection
• WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
• Market Research & Consumer Insights
• Business Development & Research Strategy

Our consultant network is anchored in real-world experience and strategic thinking, enabling Iotalytics to scale, adapt, and deliver contextual research and evaluation services across India and beyond.