Title Dr. First Name Meenal Last Name Dhall
Designation Assistant Professor
Department Department of Anthropology
Email
Webpage
Phone.no 1127667329
Employement Info
Employee Type Nature Of Employment
Teaching Permanent
Educational Qualifications
Degree/Certification Name Institution Year of Completion
PG IGNOU 2023
Diploma Public Health Foundation of India 2011
PG University of Delhi 2008
UG University of Delhi 2006
Ph.D. - University of Delhi
Development of E-content
Name of The Module Platform/Organization Date of Launching
Relationship of biological anthropology with other branches Other 01-01-2018
Applied Physical Anthropology Other 01-01-2018
Enculturation Acculturation and transculturation Other 01-01-2018
Family, Household and Domestic Group Other 01-01-2018
Kinship: Descent and alliance kinship terms Other 01-01-2018
Kinship studies in India Other 01-01-2018
Belief and Rituals Other 01-01-2018
Unity and Diversity in Indian society and culture Other 01-01-2018
Social structure Other 01-01-2018
Jajmani system Other 01-01-2018
Tribal areas and crafts Other 01-01-2018
Tribal situation in India Other 01-01-2018
Evolution of tribal development policy and programmes Other 01-01-2018
Thinkers on Indian civilization: Tagore Other 01-01-2018
Introduction to community development programme Other 01-01-2018
Kinship, Family and Marriage among the Indian tribes Other 01-01-2018
Tribal movements Other 01-01-2018
Indigenous knowledge and sustainability Other 01-01-2018
Evolution of Human Growth Other 01-01-2018
Growth from conception to senescence Other 01-01-2018
Methods of studying human growth Other 01-01-2018
Human growth curves of different body parts and tissues Other 01-01-2018
Catch up growth, maturation, growth reference and standards Other 01-01-2018
Analysis of human physique & body composition Other 01-01-2018
Body composition Other 01-01-2018
Methods of studying body composition Other 01-01-2018
Significance of age in growth studies Other 01-01-2018
Concept of balanced diet Other 01-01-2018
Nutritional adaptation in man Other 01-01-2018
IMP- Role of maternal education Other 01-01-2018
Dermatoglyphics in forensic anthropology Other 01-01-2018
Classification for searching finger prints Other 01-01-2018
Body fluids in personal identification II Other 01-01-2018
Physical working capacity Other 01-01-2018
Physical fitness and health Other 01-01-2018
iations in respiratory functions with environment Other 01-01-2018
Impact of smoking and alcohol on cardio respiratory functions Other 01-01-2018
Regulation of body weight Other 01-01-2018
Enviornmental and genetic contribution to obesity Other 01-01-2018
Aging and health related aspects of excercise Other 01-01-2018
Body composition and athletes Other 01-01-2018
Physiological adaptation to heat and cold Other 01-01-2018
Different food stuffs and their involvment during excercise Other 01-01-2018
Effect of intensity and duration of excercise on fuel consumption Other 01-01-2018
Body proportionality in relation to age Other 01-01-2018
Physiological role in sports performance Other 01-01-2018
Evolutionism Other 01-01-2018
Configuration and Pattern: Kroeber and Benedict Other 01-01-2018
Functionalism: Malinowski Other 01-01-2018
Phenomenology and Ethnomethodology Other 01-01-2018
Teaching Experience (Within Institution)
Designation Duration
University Teacher Assistant (UTA) 23-03-2009 To 23-03-2013 (4 years)
Academic Counsellor (Temporary) 11-10-2015 To 28-03-2017 (1 years, 5 months, 17 days)
Assistant Professor 28-03-2013 To 30-09-2021 (8 years, 6 months, 2 days)
Administrative Experience (Within Institution)
Designation Duration
Sectional Recorder 05-04-2017 To 07-04-2018 (1 years, 2 days)
Member 12-01-2016 To 01-02-2016 (20 days)
Deputy Coordinator 12-08-2014 To 28-08-2015 (1 years, 16 days)
Deputy Convener 18-09-2014 To 21-10-2015 (1 years, 1 months, 3 days)
Joint Secretary and Treasurer 27-02-2015 To 28-02-2015 (1 days)
Joint Coordinator 27-08-2013 To 28-08-2013 (1 days)
Co-coordinator 18-03-2016 To 19-03-2016 (1 days)
Secretary 24-03-2017 To 25-03-2017 (1 days)
Administrative Experience (Outside Institution)
Designation Institute Duration
Project fellow Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi 11-12-2008 To 21-03-2009 (3 months, 10 days)
Project Assistant Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi 16-06-2008 To 10-12-2008 (5 months, 24 days)
Research Supervision Overview
PhD Scholars Supervised PhD Degrees Awarded Theses Submitted
5 1 1
M.Phil Scholars Supervised M.Phil Degrees Awarded M.Phil Theses Submitted
0 5 0
Research Publications
Title of Article Type of Publication Name of Journal ISSN Journal Volume Year Link to Article DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
Epidermal ridge sweat pore density: A forensic approach to sex determination Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Forensic Science International: Reports 2665-9107 10 2024 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsir.2024.100378
An analytical study on the lower enrolment of female physicists in research and development in India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals SN Social Sciences
Useless or Usedless? Poroscopy: The evidence of Sweat Pores Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Heliyon 24058440 9 http://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17927

Digital Screen Time as a Characteristic of Academic Performance among School-Going Children Research Papers in UGC listed Journals Journal of the Anthropological Survey of India 2277-436X 72 https://doi.org/10.1177/2277436X231152977 10.1177/2277436X231152977

Reproducibility and reliability of fingerprint microfeatures: Effect of immersing hand in water at different temperatures Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Journal of forensic and legal medicine 102424 91 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2022.102424 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2022.102424

Reproducibility of fingerprint microfeatures Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences 2090-5939 12 https://doi.org/10.1186/s41935-022-00266-6 https://doi.org/10.1186/s41935-022-00266-6

Nutrition, physical activity and psychological status during lockdown due to covid-19 Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Acta Scientiarum. Health Sciences 1807-8648 44 10.4025/actascihealthsci.v44i1.57231

Digital Technology Usage and Associated Socio-Technological Challenges during COVID-19 pandemic Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Anthropology and Ethnology Open Access Journal 2639-2119 4 10.23880/aeoaj-16000156

Preventable Risk Factors for Beginning of metabolic Syndrome and Comorbidities among Women Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Anthropology and Ethnology Open Access Journal 2639-2119 4 10.23880/aeoaj-16000154

Quality of Life, Lifestyle Diseases, Mental Health and Cognitive Functioning: A Neuroanthropological Approach. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Mathews Journal of Neurology 2572-6536 5 https://doi.org/10.30654/MJN.10019
Health Challenges for women during COVID-19 Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Investigations in Gynecology Research & Women’s Health 2577-2015 4 10.31031/IGRWH.2021.04.000585

Symptoms at midlife among women in Nagaland, India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals American Journal of Human Biology 1520-6300 33 10.1002/ajhb.23456

Anthropometric Markers as a Paradigm for Obesity Risk Assessment Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Biosciences and Medicines 2327-509X 8 10.4236/jbm.2020.82001

Familial background as a hidden cause for obesity among college going girls Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering 2327-509X 7 10.4236/jbm.2019.74001

Incidence of obesity, adiposity and physical activity pattern as risk factor in adults of Delhi, India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health 2213-3984 8 10.1016/j.cegh.2019.03.008

Hereditary contribution towards development of type 2 diabetes mellitus among Indian population Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Diabetes Research 2379-6391 5 10.17140/DROJ-5-141

Lifestyle Trends and Obesity among College Going Girls of Delhi Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Health 1949-5005 11 10.4236/health.2019.112018

The FTO Gene rs9939609 Polymorphism and its Association with BAI as Well as Other Adiposity Markers Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Archives of Epidemiology 2577-2252 2018 10.29011/2257-2252.100026

An Investigation of ACE and TCF7L2 Genes in relation with menstrual characteristics among Muslim Women: A population study Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International Journal of Research & Analytical Reviews 2348-1269 5 IJRAR1904777

Adiposity markers and its association with age at menarche: A comparative study among rural and urban Meitei females of Manipur, North-East India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews 1871-4021 13 10.1016/j.dsx.2018.11.028

Lifestyle and diabetes among Muslim population of Manipur Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews 1871-4021 13 10.1016/j.dsx.2018.07.006

Hypertension and its correlate with general and central adiposity: A study among urban population of Delhi Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews 1871-4021 12 10.1016/j.dsx.2018.05.008

Association of Type 2 Diabetes with stress and hypertension among Muslim women: a case-control study Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Human rights international research journal vol 5 issue 1 2320-6942 5 NA

Ethnic Diversity with Preventable Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Diseases Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Life Sciences 2688-1020 9 10.1080/09751270.2017.1354875

Lifestyle patterns and prevalence of overweight and obesity among Rural school children of age 6 to 9 years of district Una, Himachal Pradesh Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Online journal of Health and allied sciences 0972-5997 15 http://www.ojhas.org/issue60/2016-4.1.html

Pattern of socio-economic and health aspects among TB patients and controls Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Indian Journal of Tuberculosis 0019-5707 63 10.1016/j.ijtb.2016.09.011

Occupation, Physical Fitness and Adiposity Markers among Security Guards and Students of Delhi University Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Health 1949-5005 8 10.4236/health.2016.810101

The Magnitude of Obesity and its relationship to Blood Pressure among Punjabi Residents of Delhi Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 2277-4505 5 http://www.ijmhs.net/articles/1452681...

Behavioural indicators as risk of diabetes mellitus: A community-based study in Manipur Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals DIABETES RESEARCH 2379-6391 2 10.17140/DROJ-2-124

Measuring climacteric symptoms: A community-based study among Lotha females of Nagaland Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Women’s Health 2380-3940 2 10.17140/WHOJ-2-113

Poverty, Malnutrition and Biological Dynamics among Tribes of India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Health Science Journal 1791-809X 10 NA

Bio-Social Predictors of Hypertension among Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals SAGE Open 2158-2440 5 10.1177/2158244015574227

Trends of Tuberculosis and its determinants in Urban Population of Delhi, India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Indian journal of applied research 2249-555X 4 NA

Body Mass Index Relates to Blood Pressure Among Adults Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals North American Journal of Medical Sciences 1947-2714 6 10.4103/1947-2714.127751

Validation of BIOPAC for Measurement of Blood Pressure Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Current Trends in Technology and Science 2279–0535 2 10.1.1.402.1863

Development of obesity over four decades among North Indian females Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Eurasian Journal of Anthropology 2166-7411 4 NA

Skinfolds as prognosticators of nutritional status among adult undernourished males of India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International journal of sociology and Anthropology 2006-988x 4 10.5897/IJSA11.091

Ageing dynamics in morpho-physiological characteristics among males of India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Eurasian Journal of Anthropology 2166-7411 3 NA

Differential response of skinfold sites to body composition change with ageing. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International journal of body composition research 1479-456X 10 NA

Maternal Predictors of Newborn Somatometrics Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Anthropology 2090--4045 2012 10.1155/2012/639345

Ethnicity, Obesity and health pattern among Indian population Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine 0976-9668 3 10.4103/0976-9668.95955

Effectiveness of various anthropometric indices in prediction of cardiovascular risk among adult jains Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals The open anthropology journal 1874-9127 4 NA

Nutritional status and ageing among Car Nicobarese and Nolia Males of India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals The open anthropology journal 1874-9127 3 NA

DNA Diversity among Indian Tribes: Health and Development Perspective Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Indian Journal of Physical Anthropology and Human Genetics 0378-8156 29 NA

Reproductive characteristics and socio-demographic factors as predictors of general and regional obesity among adult women. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Ind. J. Phys. Anthrop. & Hum. Genet. 0378-8156 29 NA

Ageing, Health and Tribe: A socio-psychological dimension Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Ind. J. Phys. Anthrop. & Hum. Genet. 0378-8156 29 NA

Cognitive Status and its Association with Individual Components of Metabolic Syndrome in Community Dwelling Older Adults of Delhi: A Pilot Study Research Papers in UGC listed Journals South Asian Anthropologist 23
Perspective: Food Environment Research Priorities for Africa—Lessons from the Africa Food Environment Research Network Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Advances in Nutrition https://doi.org/10.1093/advances/nmac019.

Aging and Health Challenges of Tribal Population: An Empirical Study Among Car Nicobarese of Nicobar Island of India Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals The Oriental Anthropologist 23 10.1177/0972558X221147835

Baseline characteristics of menstruation among adolescent girls of Delhi Research Papers in UGC listed Journals Antrocom Journal of Anthropology 1973-2880 18
Menopausal Health, Cognitive Status and its correlates in midlife: A Pilot Study on Rajput women of rural Agra Research Papers in UGC listed Journals South Asian Anthropologist 2024
Non-Journal Publications
Title of Publication Type of Publication Publisher Role ISBN Year Link to Publication Level
Handbook of Forensic Physics Text/Reference/Subject Books/Other Selective & Scientific Books Co-Author 2024 National
Handbook of Criminology Text/Reference/Subject Books/Other Selective & Scientific Books Co-Author 2024 National
Handbook of Digital and Cyber Forensics Text/Reference/Subject Books/Other Selective & Scientific Books Author 2024 National
Handbook of Forensic Ballistics Text/Reference/Subject Books/Other Selective & Scientific Books Co-Author 2024 National
Handbook of Forensic Anthropology Text/Reference/Subject Books/Other Selective and scientific books Author 2023 National
Social Isolation in COVID-19: Impact of Loneliness and NCDs on Mental and Physical Health of Older Adults Chapters in Books Springer, Singapore Co-Author 978-981-16-1914-4 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1914-4_187-1 International
North-East India: Issues and Challenges Text/Reference/Subject Books/Other Bookwell Publisher Author 978-93-86578-34-1 National
Globalisation of Indian Tribes: Past, Present and Future Dynamics Text/Reference/Subject Books/Other Bookwell Publisher Author 978-93-86578-36-5 National
Dynamism of Physical Activity Pattern and Lifestyle Diseases. Text/Reference/Subject Books/Other Dhanraj Book House Author 978-81-906769-6-0 National
Anthropology and Forensic science: The current Dynamism Text/Reference/Subject Books/Other Selective & Scientific books Editor 978-81-89128-64-7 National
Environment, Development, Public Policy and Health: Anthropological Perspectives Volume II (eds.) Text/Reference/Subject Books/Other BR Publishing House Co-Editor 978935050275 4 National
Habitual physical activity, body composition and cardio-respiratory health: Study among Rajput women of District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Chapters in Books Kalpaz publications Co-Author 978-93-5128-2 04-4 National
Enviornment, Development, Public Policy and Health: Anthropological Perspectives Volume I (eds.). Text/Reference/Subject Books/Other BR Publishing House Co-Editor 978935050275 4 National
Human Development: Nutritional Insights Text/Reference/Subject Books/Other Nirmal Publications Co-Author 9788193175194 National
Ageing and Cross-Cultural Variation in Health Issues Chapters in Books SAGE publications Co-Author 978-93-515-02 63-0 International
Climatic influences on body size and proportion among adult females of Himachal Pradesh. Text/Reference/Subject Books/Other LAMBERT academic publishing Author 978-3-659-577 15-4 International
Research Projects
Project Title Project Type Year Of Sanction Outcome/Output Duration
“Gene-nutritional status interaction: Susceptibility to various lifestyle disorders” Minor 2013 01-01-2013 To 01-01-2014 (1 years)
“Health related quality of life and cardio metabolic markers among adults of North India” Major 2014 01-01-2014 To 01-01-2015 (1 years)
Impact of stress on lifestyle disease among adult population of Delhi” Minor 2014 01-01-2014 To 01-01-2015 (1 years)
Association of genetic variants with symptoms of metabolic syndrome among urban and rural population groups Major 2014 01-01-2014 To 01-01-2019 (5 years)
e-PG Pathshala Anthropology Major 2015 01-01-2015 To 31-12-2015 (11 months, 30 days)
“Reproductive health and nutritional markers among adult females of Delhi” Minor 2015 01-01-2015 To 01-01-2016 (1 years)
Quality of life with metabolic syndrome and its associated genetic markers among North Indian adults Major 2015 01-01-2015 To 01-01-2018 (3 years)
Quality of Life in pursuit of healthy ageing Minor 2021 01-11-2021 To 30-12-2021 (1 months, 29 days)
Professional Development Programmes
Programme Title Sponsoring Institution Organizing Institution Role Type of Programme
Faculty Development Programme (Interdisciplinary Science) on Forensic Science UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (UGC-MMTTC) and Ministry of Education, GOI Resource Person Faculty Development Programmes
Advance Research Methodology Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Training Teaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College, University of Delhi Attendee Refresher Program
Advanced Research Methodology Ministry of Education Teaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College, University of Delhi Attendee Refresher Program
Pedagogical training for effective online teaching and learning Deen Dayal Upadhyaya college(University of Delhi) and K.T.H.M college, Nashik, Maharashtra Deen Dayal Upadhyaya college(University of Delhi) and K.T.H.M college, Nashik, Maharashtra Attending Other
ICT enhanced teaching learning and creating MOOCs MHRD -sponsored Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National mission on teachers and teaching(PMMMNMTT) Teaching learning centre, Ramanujan College in association with SHIVAJI COLLEGE, University of Delhi Attending Faculty Development Programmes
Multidimensionality in Forensic Science Education Amity University Haryana, Gurugram Amity University Haryana, Gurugram Attending Faculty Development Programmes
Ayurveda Project Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi Attending Other
Logistics for Health Commodities course USAID USAID Attending Other
Population, Health, and environment basic course USAID USAID Attending Other
Tuberculosis- Advanced concepts course USAID USAID Attending Other
Training on molecular and immunological techniques LIONEX, Braunschweig, Germany LIONEX, Braunschweig, Germany Attending Other
International course in nutrition research methods Bangalore Boston Nutrition Collaborative St. John's Research Institute, Bangalore, India Attending Other
Honors and Awards
Name of the Award Awarding Body Award Category Level Award Date
Second best presentation in Bangalore Boston Nutrition Collaborative in International course St. John's Research Institute, Bangalore, India Research International 31-01-2014
Best paper in the national seminar Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi Research State/University Level 27-03-2012
Best poster award Indian Science Congress Association Research National 07-01-2011
Gold Medalist in B.Sc Hons. Anthropology University of Delhi Academic State/University Level 15-03-2006
Secured IInd Position National Forensic Science Quiz Competition, Amity University, Noida Academic National 13-06-2007
Talk Poster Presented
Name of the Activity Role Date of Activity
Bio genetic markers and quality of life: An ethnic insight Participant 03-01-2019
An Anthropological exploration of technology and human health Invited Talk 06-01-2014
Recent trends in Forensic Science Invited Talk 18-03-2016
Stress and Unhealthy life style: An Anthropological Perspective Invited Talk 27-02-2015
Resource person in the Pulmonary/Lung function test (PFT/ Spirometry) during the ‘Preventive Health checkup camp for college employees’ organized under the aegis of DBT Star College scheme, on 29th July, 2022 at Hindu College, University of Delhi. Speaker 29-07-2022
Resource person in International workshop on Public Health organized by Department of Biochemistry, Daulat Ram College & Delhi School of Public Health, IoE, University of Delhi on 17-18 January 2023 Speaker 17-01-2023
Presented a paper entitled “Artificial intelligence and Neuroanthropology: A holistic approach” in 4th International Conference on Neurology and Brain Disorders held on 9-10 September 2021, online. Speaker 09-09-2021
National virtual symposium Indian Food Anthropology- A cross cultural empowerment symposium for health practitioners and talked on "Health and Nutrition among various populations of India: An Anthropological perspective" Speaker 04-09-2020
Contributed as Plenary Speaker & Chair at the International Conference on People, Environment, Science & Pandemic: " वसुधैव कु टु?कम् " jointly organized by Bhagini Nivedita College, University of Delhi from June 5-7, 2020. Speaker 05-06-2020
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