PhD in Nutrition

Talk one-to-one with a Nutrition PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.

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A PhD in Nutrition is a research doctorate in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Nutrition PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.

Nutrition PhD Mentors

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Momen Jomaa

🏢 Department of Food Processing Technology, Faculty of Organic Agriculture, Heliopolis University/ Department of Health Science , University of the People, Pasadena, California, USA
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Food Technology, Food Engineering, Clinical Nutrition, public health, Medicine, Microbiology, Fermentation Technology, infection Diseases, Food Science, Health Sciences
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Ab Latif Wani

🏢 Independent Researcher/Higher Education Department,Jammu and Kashmir
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Biological Sciences, Public Health, Nutrition, Toxicology, Epidemiology, Genetics
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Sambaran Mondal

🏢 West Bengal State University
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Geriatric Nutrition
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Dr. Aascharya Srivastav

🏢 Tridifa Consulting LLP
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Core Research Areas Food & Nutrition Science Public Health Nutrition Functional Foods & Food Innovation Plant-Based Food Systems Food Product Development Food Processing & Nutritional Quality Nutrition & Health Research Development & Social Research Public Health & Community Health Nutrition Programmes Social & Market Research Baseline, Midline & Endline Studies Impact Assessment & Evaluation Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Needs Assessment Behaviour Change & SBCC Livelihoods & Rural Development Education & Digital Literacy Gender & Social Development CSR & Consulting CSR Strategy & Advisory CSR Programme Design CSR Impact Assessment Social Impact Measurement Stakeholder & Needs Assessment Programme Monitoring Theory of Change & Logical Frameworks Social Return on Investment (SROI) Research & Knowledge Research Design Quantitative & Qualitative Research Survey Design Data Analysis Evidence Synthesis Technical Report Writing Policy & Programme Research Grant & Proposal Development Knowledge Management Documentation & MIS
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Momen Jomaa A. M. Hussein

🏢 Alumnus, Department of Health Science, University of the People, Pasadena, California, United States/ 2- Department of Foodrocessing Technology, Faculty of Organic Agriculture, Heliopolis University, Cairo, Egypt
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Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Food Science, Food Microbiology, Antimicrobial activity, Probiotics
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Amar Mankar

🏢 PhD Sch
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Public Health Nutrition, epidemiology, preventive medicine, public Health
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Dr. Hamada Mahmoud Yousif

🏢 Senior Researcher of Biochemistry, Toxicology and Nutritional Deficiency Diseases Department
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Veterinary Medicine
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Dr. Chanderkant Dhiman

🏢 Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo, Punjab
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Sports Science, Physical Education, and Nutrition
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IFTIKHAR AHMAD WANI

🏢 University of Kashmir
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Health and Wellbeing, Sports Governance, Nutrition

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Who Are the Nutrition Mentors?

Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.

  • PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
  • University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
  • Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.

Research Areas of Our Nutrition Mentors

5 of our Nutrition mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 140 papers between 2005 and 2026, cited 4,273 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Oxidative Stress, Public Health and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

5mentors with publication data
140publications
4,273citations
2026latest paper

Recurring research themes

  • Oxidative Stress5 papers · 2 mentors
  • Public Health3 papers · 2 mentors
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome3 papers
  • Lead Toxicity12 papers
  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation2 papers
  • Healthy Lifestyle2 papers

Recent publications by our Nutrition mentors

  • Phytomicronutrients in neurodegeneration: modulating microglial dynamics for neuroprotectionZeitschrift für Naturforschung C · 2026 · Dr. Krishnendu Adhikary
  • Metabolic connections between Alzheimer's disease and diabetesDiabetes and Neurodegeneration · 2026 · Dr. Krishnendu Adhikary
  • Response of nutrients and different bagging materials on fruit growth and quality of guava (Psidium guajava L) during rainy seasonInternational Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research · 2025 · Dr. Aascharya Srivastav
  • Development and Validation of the Healthy Lifestyle Scale (HLS) for Regions with Icy Winters and Dry Summers2025 · Iftikhar Ahmad Wani
  • Assessment of healthy lifestyle and physical movement levels among female university students: a cross-sectional studyHuman Movement · 2025 · Iftikhar Ahmad Wani
  • Psychological analysis of anxiety and its impact on athletic performance in competitive sportsRetos · 2025 · Dr. Chanderkant Dhiman
  • Central And Peripheral Adiposity As Predictors Of Blood Pressure In Sedentary Female Educators: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Using Skinfold ThicknessThe Review of Diabetic Studies · 2025 · Dr. Chanderkant Dhiman
  • Standardization of Technology for Development, Physico-chemical properties, Organoleptic acceptability and Storage of Value Added Kiwi Fruit Squash (Actinidia deliciosa)Physico-Chemical Properties, Organoleptic Acceptability and Storage of Value … · 2024 · Dr. Aascharya Srivastav

Possible PhD research directions

Based on what our Nutrition mentors have published, a PhD in Nutrition with their guidance could explore:

  • Oxidative Stress, especially where it meets polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Public Health
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Lead Toxicity

These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.

What You Can Discuss With a Nutrition PhD Mentor

  • Whether a PhD in Nutrition fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
  • Shortlisting Nutrition PhD programs
  • Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
  • Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
  • Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
  • Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
  • Careers after a PhD in Nutrition: academia, industry and research roles

Nutrition Specialisations

Popular specialisations within Nutrition. Select one to search for mentors who work in it.

How Mentoring Works

Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.

  1. Step 1

    Choose a mentor

    Browse Nutrition PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.

  2. Step 2

    Book a time

    Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.

  3. Step 3

    Start with a short call

    A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.

  4. Step 4

    Book a longer session

    Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.

Talk to a Nutrition PhD Mentor

Choose a mentor, book a time that suits you, and get clear answers in a one-to-one online session.

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Use this short first call to explain your questions and see whether the mentor is the right fit. If it helps, you can then book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the Nutrition PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?

Every Nutrition mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.

What can I discuss with a Nutrition PhD mentor?

Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.

Is a doctorate in Nutrition the same as a PhD?

A PhD is a research doctorate. Some fields also offer professional doctorates that focus on applying research in practice. Both lead to the title Doctor; which suits you depends on your career goals. A Nutrition mentor can explain the difference for your situation.

How much does a meeting cost?

You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.