Professional Experience:

• Dr. Rajiv is a leading figure in the field of Physiotherapy, with a career spanning over 15 years. 
• He joined this institute in January 2010 and has since made significant contributions to education & research activities.
  He made significant contribution in institutional growth.

Education Journey:
• Dr. Rajiv’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the Government Physiotherapy College, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat University in 2007.

• He pursued a Master of Physiotherapy in specialty of Rehabilitation from the same institute in 2009.

• Completed his Ph.D. from the Gujarat University In 2019.

• Done a Certificate Course in HIV and Family Education (CAFÉ) from IGNOU in 2012.
• Done a Certificate course of SPSS- Statistical Package for the Social Sciences from VNSGU in 2016.

• He completed Post- Graduate Diploma in Research Methodology from the VNSGU in 2024.

His multidisciplinary education has equipped him with a broad perspective on community Physiotherapy Rehabilitation.

Research Project/Guidance:
• As a research mentor, Dr. Rajiv provides insightful guidance, fostering critical thinking and encouraging innovation in the field of Physiotherapy.
• Research Guide for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy student’s Internship research Project.

• PG Guide for Master of Physiotherapy Program in Subject of Rehabilitation since 2013.

• Ph. D. Guide in VNSGU: Recognition as Supervising Teacher for Ph.D. Degree in the subject of Physiotherapy under the faculty of Medicine from March 2021.
• He is committed to helping students and Ph.D. Scholars to navigate complex research challenges, ensuring their academic and professional growth.

Publications:

• He Published 19 research paper in reputed peer review national and international journals.

Professional Achievements & duties:

• He participated about thirty conferences and also presented scientific papers in various state and national conferences.

• He invited as a guest speaker, expert talk, chairperson, Judge in various conferences & institutes.
• He acknowledged by Dr. Dilip Patel in his Book “Management of Spinal Cord Injury” for significant contribution.

• He is Member in the Board of Study of Physiotherapy Subject I Veer Narmad South Gujarat University.

• He is appointed as an Inspector in the GSCPT (Gujarat State Council for the Physiotherapy).

Links/Statistics:

• Google Scholar ID: FxdyFT4AAAAJ

• Orcid id: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0607-8485

• Citations: 24, h-index: 03, i10: