Dr. Shalini Abraham is a distinguished nursing academician, researcher, educator, and mentor with 19 years of experience in nursing education, research, academic administration, and community health nursing. She has been serving at the D Y Patil University School of Nursing since 2009 with various capacities, currently as Professor contributing extensively to teaching excellence, curriculum development, institutional quality assurance, and student research mentorship.

She began her academic career as an Assistant Lecturer at Bharathi College of Nursing during 2005–2006 and later served at CSI Rainy Hospitals and School of Nursing from 2006–2009 before joining D Y Patil University. Her academic journey reflects consistent dedication toward nursing education, evidence-based healthcare practices, and professional leadership.

Dr. Abraham earned her PhD in Nursing in 2023 and was subsequently recognized as a PhD Guide by D Y Patil University. She has actively guided undergraduate and postgraduate nursing research projects focusing on community health, elderly care, malnutrition, organ donation awareness, biomedical waste management, tuberculosis awareness, vaccination perception, and women’s health.

Research & Publications

Dr. Shalini Abraham has made significant scholarly contributions through research publications in Scopus, Web of Science, UGC CARE, and peer-reviewed journals. Her research areas include preventive healthcare, community nursing, biomedical waste management, vaccination awareness, hypertension prevention, substance use disorder awareness, and nursing practices.

Her notable publications include:

• Impact of Health Education and Promotion by Community Nurses on Preventive Health Behaviours: An Integrative Review (Scopus Indexed, 2025)
• Assess The Knowledge Of Risk Factors And Preventive Measures Of Varicose Vein Among ICU Staff Nurses (Web of Science Indexed, 2024)
• Management of Increase in Bio Medical Waste during Covid-19 among Infection Control Nurses (WOS Indexed)
• A Systematic Review of Knowledge and Practices of Administration of Intramuscular Injection by Clinical Nurses
• Knowledge among Adolescents on Substance Use Disorder (Scopus Indexed)

She has also contributed to healthcare innovation through patents such as:

• IOT-Enabled Smart Inhaler
• Portable Mental Wellness Monitoring Pod
• A Compressible Saline Stand

These innovations demonstrate her interdisciplinary research engagement combining nursing, healthcare technology, and patient-centered care.

Awards, Honors & Recognition

Dr. Abraham has received several prestigious awards and recognitions for academic excellence, innovative teaching, nursing leadership, and research contributions, including:

• Innovative Teaching Award (2025) by ACT Academy and ACTA Classic Publisher
• Best Performance in Nursing Profession Award (2024) by Nurses of India Journal
• Asian Best Teacher Award (2023) by Eduved Foundation of Academics and Research
• Best Teacher Award (2023) by Institute of Scholars
• Chairperson and Panelist roles in International Conferences including MEDINSPIRE and international virtual conferences on behavioral addiction and substance use disorder
• Resource Person for “Emergency Management” recognized by Maharashtra Nursing Council

Her achievements reflect excellence in teaching, academic leadership, research mentorship, and professional service in nursing education.

Leadership, Memberships & Academic Service

Dr. Shalini Abraham has played major leadership roles in academic governance and institutional development. She currently serves as:

• Member Secretary – Doctoral Advisory Committee
• Member Secretary – Institutional Ethical Committee (ICMR)
• Ex-Coordinator/Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell
• Ex-Coordinator – Training & Placement Committee
• Ex-Coordinator – Learning Management System

She also holds life memberships in several reputed professional organizations, including:

• Trained Nurses Association of India
• Christian Medical Association of India
• Nursing Research Society of India
• Clinical Nursing Research Society
• Maharashtra State Nurses Union
• Society of Midwives India

Her active involvement in academic committees, ethical governance, nursing research societies, and professional organizations highlights her commitment to institutional excellence and nursing advancement.

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award

Dr. Shalini Abraham is highly eligible for the Women Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels due to her outstanding contributions to nursing research, healthcare innovation, academic leadership, and scientific advancement in community and clinical nursing. Her profile demonstrates excellence across multiple dimensions essential for this recognition, including::

• Extensive research contributions published in Scopus, Web of Science, and UGC CARE indexed journals
• Active mentorship of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral-level research
• Innovative healthcare patents focused on patient care and wellness technologies
• Significant contributions to community healthcare awareness and preventive nursing practices
• Recognition through national and international teaching and professional excellence awards
• Leadership roles in ethical committees, doctoral advisory systems, and institutional quality initiatives
• Strong commitment to evidence-based nursing practice, healthcare education, and women’s leadership in science and healthcare

Her sustained academic productivity, impactful healthcare research, professional leadership, and dedication to advancing nursing science make her a deserving candidate for the Women Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.