Dr. Deepshikha
Dr. Deepshikha 
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 Associate Professor & Chief Coordinator, Allied Health Sciences | |
| Residence | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Associate Professor, Clinical Dietitian, Academic Administrator |
| Employer | Santosh Deemed to be University, Ghaziabad |
| Designation | Associate Professor, Chief Coordinator – Allied Health Sciences |
| Known For | Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics Education, Research, Public Health |
| Teaching Experience | 8+ Years |
| Clinical Experience | 7+ Years |
Dr. Deepshikha is an Indian academician and clinical dietitian based in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, currently serving as Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics and Chief Program Coordinator of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences at Santosh Deemed to be University, Ghaziabad. She specializes in integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications in the field of Food and Nutrition, with a focus on evidence-based teaching, clinical research, and public health nutrition.
Career
Dr. Deepshikha brings over 8 years of teaching experience and 7 years of clinical practice to her dual role as an educator and healthcare professional.
Experience Timeline
- 2021–Present – Associate Professor & Chief Coordinator, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Santosh Deemed to be University, Ghaziabad
- 2019–2021 – Lecturer, V.M.L.G. College
- 2014–2019 – Lecturer, Senior Dietitian & Mess Manager, Rama Medical College
- 2011–2014 – Dietitian, Shanti Gopal Hospital
- 2009–2011 – Dietitian, Ganesh Hospital
Areas of Work
Academic and Administrative
At Santosh Deemed to be University, Dr. Deepshikha coordinates 18 academic programs (undergraduate and postgraduate) in Allied Health Sciences, alongside responsibilities in curriculum planning, faculty management, student mentoring, and serving as an internal and external examiner and paper setter for multiple universities.
Clinical Dietetics
Her clinical work involves providing medical nutrition therapy, assessing patient nutritional needs, developing evidence-based diet plans, patient counselling, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Research and Publications
Dr. Deepshikha conducts and publishes research in clinical nutrition and public health, with authored research papers and book chapters covering topics including dietary management of diseases and the role of functional foods. Her Ph.D. thesis was titled "Observing the Impact of Awareness Creation on Knowledge and Consumption of Functional Food Among Females."
She also holds a published design copyright for an Enteral Feeding Device (Design Number 465647-001).
Public Engagement
She has organized workshops, awareness campaigns, and community outreach programs on nutrition, including through the initiative आहार समृद्धि (Aahaar Samriddhi).
Academic Roles
- External Member, Board of Studies – IIMT University
- Examiner – Multiple universities
- Chief Coordinator – 18 Allied Health Sciences programs, Santosh Deemed to be University
Vision
Dr. Deepshikha's professional vision is to contribute the best of her abilities in a competent environment, sharing her expertise to benefit her organization, participating in decision-making at the highest levels, and continuously seeking challenging and fulfilling professional growth.
Online Presence
- LinkedIn - Dr. Deepshikha
- Facebook - Facebook