Master's Degree

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Science and Technology (SCTIMST)

Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Completed Master of Public Health degree from one of India's premier institutes for medical sciences and technology. This program provided comprehensive knowledge in public health principles, epidemiology, health policy, and community health management.

  • Specialized in Public Health Practice
  • Research Focus on Community Health
  • Health Policy and Management
  • Epidemiological Research Methods
Master's Degree

MA in Peace and Conflict Studies

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)

Mumbai, India

Earned Master of Arts degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from one of India's most prestigious social science institutions. This interdisciplinary program explored conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and social justice approaches to addressing global challenges.

  • Conflict Resolution Theory and Practice
  • Peacebuilding Strategies
  • Social Justice and Human Rights
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
Current

Public Health Educator

Kerala, India

Currently teaching public health in Kerala, applying academic knowledge and international experience to improve community health outcomes. Also working as a novelist and poet, combining professional expertise with literary pursuits.

  • Teaching Public Health Courses
  • Community Health Program Development
  • International Work Experience (Australia & England)
  • Literary Writing and Publication

Influential Mentors & Professors

The minds that shaped a literary vision

Professor Marcheret Thompson

Oxford University

Renowned expert in existentialist philosophy who introduced Das to the works of Sartre, Camus, and Beauvoir. Her seminars on "Being and Consciousness" profoundly influenced his philosophical approach to fiction.

Professor Rusmond Mitchell

Columbia University

Award-winning historical novelist who guided Das's development of narrative techniques for bringing historical periods to life while maintaining philosophical depth and accuracy.

Professor Shenzeg Rodriguez

Harvard University

Leading scholar in comparative literature whose research on cross-cultural philosophical traditions expanded Das's understanding of universal human themes across different civilizations.