Dr. Vivoto Tsukru is a researcher and Sports Anthropometrist affiliated with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) at the Netaji Subhash Southern Centre in Bengaluru. He hails from Kohima, Nagaland. With over a decade of experience in anthropological fieldwork and more than 13 years of expertise in taking and recording anthropometric measurements, he has established himself as a dedicated scholar in the field of biological anthropology and sports science.He holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, His doctoral research, titled “Body Composition and Physiological Characteristics of Naga Wrestlers of Nagaland,” reflects his strong commitment to integrating indigenous knowledge systems with contemporary sports science research. His areas of research interest include kinanthropometry, biodemography, nutritional epidemiology, physiological epidemiology, growth and development studies, tribal studies, sports performance analysis, and aging.Dr. Tsukru was awarded the prestigious Rector’s Gold Medal in 2018 for securing first rank in M.Sc. Anthropology at NEHU. In 2019, he qualified for the Junior Research Fellowship awarded by the University Grants Commission, further recognizing his academic excellence and research potential. He has published numerous research and review articles in journals of international repute and has presented several papers at national and international anthropological congresses. A member of the International Network of Wrestling Researchers (INWR) since 2019, Dr. Tsukru actively contributes to global discussions on Naga wrestlers.
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AFFILIATION
Anthropometrist
Anthropometry
Sports Authority of India
Netaji Subhash Southern Centre, Sports Authority of India
Bengaluru
India
560056
Email : tsukruvivo@gmail.com
RESEARCH IDS
| # | ID Type |
|---|---|
| 1. | Google Scholar |
| 2. | ORCiD |
| 3. | Research Gate |
| 4. | SCOPUS |
| 5. | Vidwan |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
| # | Area |
|---|---|
| 1. | And aging |
| 2. | Biodemography |
| 3. | Growth and development studies |
| 4. | Kinanthropometry |
| 5. | Nutritional epidemiology |
| 6. | Physiological epidemiology |
| 7. | Sports performance analysis |
| 8. | Tribal studies |
PAPERS PUBLISHED
| # | Article Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tsukru, V., & Rhetso, A. (2023). Anthropometric Somatotype of Indian Combat Sports and Track and Field Athletes: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Kinanthropometry, 3(2), 56–68. https://doi.org/10.34256/ijk2327 | 2023 |
| 2. | Tsukru, V., Ngullie, N., and Thahu, W. (2023). Prevalence and Socio-Demographic Determinants of Obesity and Hypertension in a Rural Tribal Community in Northeast India. Online J Health Allied Scs., 22(2):1. https://www.ojhas.org/issue86/2023-2-1.html | 2023 |
| 3. | Tsukru, V., and Ghosh, S. (2023). Bio-social Correlates of Blood Pressure in Tribal Population: A Study on the Mising Adults of Assam. South Asian Anthropologist, 23(1): 1-11. | 2023 |
| 4. | Tsukru, V., and Limbu. D.K. (2022). High Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among the Wrestlers of a Folk Wrestling Style in India. Antrocom J. of Anthropology, 18(1): 419-426. | 2022 |
| 5. | Tsukru, V., Putlang, I. Limbu, D.K. (2022). Phenotypic and Allelic Distribution of ABO Blood Groups, Rhesus Blood Type, PTC Taste Sensitivity, and Color Blindness among the Pnars of West Jaintia Hills District of Meghalaya, India. Antrocom J. of Anthropology, 18(1): 481-488. | 2022 |
| 6. | Nagi, T., Lohe, N., and Tsukru, V. (2021). Physical Growth and Nutritional Status of Mising Adolescent Boys: A Cross-Sectional Study from Northeast India. Indian Journal of Physical Anthropology and Human Genetics, 40(2): 121-133 | 2021 |
| 7. | Lohe, N., Nagi, T., Marei, N., and Tsukru, V. (2021). Anthropometric Somatotype among the Adolescent Boys of a Tribal Population in India. Antrocom J. of Anthropology, 17(2): 271-280. | 2021 |
| 8. | Tsukru, V., Khesoh, V., Dkhar, J.W., Limbu, D.K., and Mary, K.K. (2021). Body Physique and Nutritional Status of Naga Wrestlers: A Case Study of the Chakhesang Tribe of Nagaland, India. Intl. J of Ph. Edn., Sports and Health, 8(3): 374-379. https://doi.org/10.22271/kheljournal.2021.v8.i3f.2110 | 2021 |
| 9. | Tsukru, V., and Dkhar, J.W. (2021). Age Changes in Somatotypes among the Chakhesang Naga Boys of Dimapur District, Nagaland. In: S Sengupta and D Dutta (Eds.). Human Diversity in North-East India: Bio-Anthropological Approaches, pp. 227-238. ISBN: 9789353246211 | 2021 |
| 10. | Tsukru, V., and Limbu, D.K. (2020). A Morphological and Behavioural study on the Mishings of Dhemaji District, Assam. Spectrum: Humanities, Social Sciences and Management, 7: 1-12. https://doi.org/10.54290/spectrum/2020.v7.2.0001 | 2020 |
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ACADEMIC PROFILE
| # | Examination | Passing Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | PhD (Biological Anthropology) | 2025 | India |
| 2. | Master of Science | 2018 | India |
| 3. | B.Sc. (Anthropology) | 2016 | India |
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
| # | Institution | Position | Country | Service Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sports Authority of India | Sports Scientist | India | 3 years, 4 months, 12 days |
| Total Period : | 3 years, 4 months, 12 days |
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