Nikunj Makwana is an Assistant Professor at the SCDR, JNU, New Delhi. He teaches public health, epidemiology, and social medicine. He is a medical doctor (MBBS) and public health consultant. He received his Master of Public Health degree from JNU, New Delhi. He has worked as a medical officer at a primary health centre in the state of Gujarat and as a consultant with the National Health Systems Resource Centre, New Delhi.