Sushmita Kerketta is a public health researcher and PhD scholar with five years of experience in research design, data analysis, grant writing, and program implementation. Her research focuses on NCDs and healthcare use, primarily using secondary data, and outbreak investigations. Alongside her epidemiological work, she is interested in health systems research, particularly in understanding how people access care and how services can be improved for vulnerable communities. In addition, she is involved in coordinating the MPH course, contributing to academic planning and supporting students in their public health training.