PhD in Public Health
Talk one-to-one with a Public Health PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
About ScholarsColab: ScholarsColab is a research mentorship platform by Vidhilekha Soft Solutions Pvt Ltd, recognised as a startup by DPIIT, Government of India.
A PhD in Public Health is a research doctorate in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Public Health PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Public Health PhD Mentors
Momen Jomaa
🏢 Department of Food Processing Technology, Faculty of Organic Agriculture, Heliopolis University/ Department of Health Science , University of the People, Pasadena, California, USA
Ab Latif Wani
🏢 Independent Researcher/Higher Education Department,Jammu and Kashmir
Gbenga Osundara
🏢 University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Foundation
Dr. Aascharya Srivastav
🏢 Tridifa Consulting LLP
Dr Meera Indracanti
🏢 Mall Reddy University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Amit Kumar MITTAL
🏢 AIIMS JODHPUR INDIA
Vettrivel Arul
🏢 Department of Community Medicine, Research Methodology & Biostatistics Vinayaka Mission's Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (DU), Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
SAKARIE MUSTAFE HIDIG
🏢 Research Center Hargeisa Group Hospital
Dr.Tasawar Iqbal
🏢 University of Agriculture FaisalabadShowing 9 of 31 experts
Browse All Public Health Experts →Who Are the Public Health Mentors?
Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
- PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
- University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
- Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.
Research Areas of Our Public Health Mentors
20 of our Public Health mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 1,120 papers between 1997 and 2026, cited 29,232 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Sickle Cell, Risk Factors and Pregnant Women.
Recurring research themes
- Sickle Cell30 papers · 6 mentors
- Risk Factors15 papers · 7 mentors
- Pregnant Women17 papers · 5 mentors
- Drug Delivery12 papers · 5 mentors
- Cell Disease26 papers · 4 mentors
- Public Health10 papers · 5 mentors
Recent publications by our Public Health mentors
- Disease burden attributable to intimate partner violence against females and sexual violence against children in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis …
- Mitochondria-mediated apoptotic induction by Chionanthus virginica Q: A cytotoxic and oxidative stress-driven approach in HepG2 hepatocellular carcinoma cells
- Molecular epidemiology of the MTHFR C677T polymorphism and its association with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital
- Reproductive Health in Women with Sickle Cell Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study from Endemic Tribal Regions of India
- QuantumMedKD: A hybrid quantum–classical knowledge distillation framework for medical image analysis
- Host-parasite immune response is a platform for malaria molecular drug target discovery and development with inclusive systematic review and meta-analysis
- Low Prevalence of Carbapenemase Gene NDM-1 in Uropathogenic Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli: A Molecular Surveillance Study
- Harnessing hybrid edge-fog computing framework for emergency medical response management
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Public Health mentors have published, a PhD in Public Health with their guidance could explore:
- Sickle Cell, especially where it meets cell disease
- Risk Factors, especially where it meets pregnant women
- Pregnant Women
- Drug Delivery
These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.
What You Can Discuss With a Public Health PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Public Health fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- Shortlisting Public Health PhD programs
- Online and part-time Public Health doctorate options, and what to check before enrolling
- Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
- Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
- Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
- Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
- Careers after a PhD in Public Health: academia, industry and research roles
How Mentoring Works
Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.
- Step 1
Choose a mentor
Browse Public Health PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.
- Step 2
Book a time
Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.
- Step 3
Start with a short call
A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.
- Step 4
Book a longer session
Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.
Talk to a Public Health PhD Mentor
Choose a mentor, book a time that suits you, and get clear answers in a one-to-one online session.
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Use this short first call to explain your questions and see whether the mentor is the right fit. If it helps, you can then book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Public Health PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Public Health mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
What can I discuss with a Public Health PhD mentor?
Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.
Can I do a PhD in Public Health online?
Some universities offer online or part-time doctorates in Public Health. Quality and recognition vary by country and institution, so check accreditation and how employers or regulators in your country treat the degree. A mentor can help you compare options before you enrol.
Is a doctorate in Public Health the same as a PhD?
A PhD is a research doctorate. Some fields also offer professional doctorates that focus on applying research in practice. Both lead to the title Doctor; which suits you depends on your career goals. A Public Health mentor can explain the difference for your situation.
How much does a meeting cost?
You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.