Dr. Sanjay Rampal is a Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Malaya’s Faculty of Medicine. He currently serves as the Deputy Dean (Research) and has previously headed the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine. Dr. Rampal’s career spans clinical practice, research, and academia, with a focus on public health and epidemiology.

Educated in India, he served in Malaysia’s Ministry of Health before pursuing advanced degrees, including an MPH from Harvard and a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins. His research primarily focuses on cardiovascular disease epidemiology and prevention, with interests in nutrition, obesity, and diabetes.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Rampal has been actively involved in research, public communication, and advisory roles. He serves on several national and international committees related to COVID-19 response and disaster management.

Dr. Rampal has published extensively, with 121 peer-reviewed papers and an h-index of 31. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine Malaysia and has held leadership positions in various professional organizations. His work combines clinical insights with population-level interventions, aiming to improve public health through research, education, and policy advisory.