J P V.
Statistics Consultant For Empirical Researchers
Professional Value
J P is a statistics consultant who helps university sports science departments design rigorous research and advanced data analysis for exercise and health studies. He has guided nine PhD candidates, authored seven books with leading academic publishers, and holds a patented fitness‑assessment system validated by an independent body under a government youth sports ministry.
Selected Clients
Executive Profile
Dr. J is a professor of statistics in the Institute and currently working as Director, Centre for Advanced Studies at an Indian Institute of Physical Education, with experience of more than thirty-three years of teaching and research. He served as in-charge Vice Chancellor from November 2014 to September 2015. The Centre for Advanced Studies deals with PhD and MPhil programmes of the Institute.
He has been working as a professor in the Institute for more than twelve years and possesses three master's degrees; in statistics, psychology, and computer application, besides a PhD degree in mathematics. He has the distinction of holding 1st position in MSc (Statistics) from Kanpur University and 1st position in MA (Psychology) from Jiwaji University, Gwalior.
Dr. J has successfully guided nine PhD candidates and has seven books (published by Wiley, Springer, Tata McGraw, and others) in the area of research and statistics in exercise science, health, sports, physical education management, and psychology, and 34 research papers/articles to his credit. His latest book, published by John Wiley, USA, is under publication (publication date: March 2016).
Dr. J has a patent to his credit on a fitness assessment and management system for school children and youth. This know-how was validated by an independent body appointed by the Institute he works under the grant of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India. He has also successfully completed one minor project sponsored by the UGC. Presently, he is working on a major project on talent identification in sports sponsored by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India.
Dr. J has acted as an expert for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi, on various assignments. He was a visiting fellow in the University of Sydney in 2002. He had academic visits to Australia, Poland, and Scotland.
Core Competencies
Statistics, Statistical Maths
J P specializes in applied statistics, with expertise in research methodology, statistical modeling, and data analysis.
He has conducted workshops on multivariate analysis and design of experiments.
His research interests include repeated measures design and survey studies.
He has published numerous papers and books on statistics and research in exercise science and sports.
Stress Management
J P has experience in conducting sessions on stress management, meditation, and healthy lifestyle for executives and staff to improve functional efficiency.
He has worked with various organizations, including Defence laboratories and educational institutions, to provide training and guidance on managing stress and promoting well-being.