A research mentor for everyone, everywhere.
URN exists to close the methodology gap. Live training, hands-on coaching, AI-assisted workflows, and an open-access journal — built for clinicians, faculty, scholars, scientists, and independent researchers who deserve the same support a top-20 university gives its own.
Empowering Evidence-Based Public Health
Utkarsh Research Network (URN) is a public health research and innovation organization based in Odisha, India. We are dedicated to bridging health inequities through evidence, innovation, and local action, with a special focus on Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).
Our work aligns with global frameworks like Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the One Health approach. We bring together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and communities to create lasting impact in public health.
Research Projects
Trained Professionals
Collaborations
Satisfaction Rate
The Pillars We Stand On
Equity
We prioritize health equity, ensuring our work reaches underserved and marginalized populations in LMICs.
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of research ethics, transparency, and scientific rigor in everything we do.
Innovation
We embrace innovative approaches, digital tools, and emerging technologies to solve complex health challenges.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of partnerships across disciplines, institutions, and geographies for lasting impact.
Dr. Paramjot Panda
Founder & Growth Catalyst | Public Health Researcher | Evidence-Synthesis Expert
Dr. Paramjot Panda is a public health researcher and evidence-synthesis expert with extensive experience in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses across clinical and policy domains. He founded Utkarsh Research Network with a vision to democratize access to high-quality research methodology support.
Under his leadership, URN has earned ISO 9001:2015 certification, Startup India recognition, and membership in prestigious bodies like the Cochrane Collaboration and the Global Burden of Disease Collaborator Network.
University Affiliations
Dr. Jyoti Ranjan Mohanty
Public Health Expert · Program, M&E Specialist · CRM · GCP Certified
Senior Scientific Officer · Editor-in-Chief, UJHSE · State M&E Manager (HLFPPT–SSHAKTI / Global Fund)
Highly accomplished and results-oriented public health professional with 15+ years of experience in monitoring & evaluation, research, project management, and capacity building. Proven expertise in data analysis, epidemiological studies, clinical trials, and community health interventions across TB, maternal & child health, nutrition, and WASH. Adept at leveraging advanced software and methodologies to drive impactful health outcomes.
Qualifications
Advisory Committee
URN is guided by an Advisory Committee of distinguished academicians, scientists, and industry leaders whose decades of experience inform our strategic direction, research standards, and partnerships. Members provide periodic counsel on programmes, policy, and institutional engagement in an honorary capacity.
Prof. Dr. K.R. Srivathsan
Advisor — Technology, Higher Education & Public Health
B.E. (NIT Durgapur) · M.Tech (IIT Kanpur) · Ph.D. (Queen's, Canada Commonwealth Scholar)
- Former HoD, Electrical Engineering, IIT Kanpur
- Director, IIITM-Kerala · Pro Vice-Chancellor, IGNOU
- Co-founder, ERNET (India's research network) & National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning
- Currently mentors GIET University community initiatives
Dr. Ratan Sen Gupta
Advisor — Quality Systems, Healthcare & Industrial Consulting
M.Sc (Hons) Physics & Electronics · Ph.D. (Electronics System Design)
- 39+ years in electronics manufacturing & management consulting
- Established Electronics Regional Test Laboratory, Mumbai (Government of India)
- Worked on INSAT-2B and Agni-1 programmes
- Founder, DRSGA — clients include Wipro, Siemens, ICICI Bank
- Helped India's first district-level hospital secure ISO 9001 certification
Dr. P. Sudam Sekhar
Advisor — Biostatistics & Quantitative Methods
Ph.D. (Mathematics & Statistics)
- Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics & Statistics
- VFSTR (Deemed to be University), Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
- Applied mathematical & statistical modelling for complex problems across health and engineering
Prof. Dr. Hemeswari Bhuyan
Advisor — Academic Affairs & Health Sciences
Ph.D.
- Senior academic mentor for health sciences curriculum & research governance
- Guides institutional partnerships for Utkarsh Health Solutions
Members serve in an honorary capacity for renewable two-year terms. Advisory recommendations are recorded in institutional minutes and available upon request to editor@utkarshresearchnetwork.in.
Certifications & Memberships
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management Certified
MSME / Udyam
Government Registered Enterprise
Startup India
DPIIT Recognized Startup
IPHA Member
Indian Public Health Association
Cochrane
Cochrane Collaboration Member
GBD Network
Global Burden of Disease Collaborator
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