Professor Joht Singh Chandan – a Sikh faith practitioner, devoted Nishkam (selfless) volunteer and dedicated Birmingham resident – has made history by becoming the youngest medical professor in the UK at just 32 years of age.
Specialising in research on health inequalities and violence prevention, Professor Chandan was recently appointed as Clinical Professor of Public Health at the University of Birmingham. Driven by a passion to support community wellbeing, he has secured over £19 million in funding and published influential work on the health impacts faced by women and children who are survivors of violence.
His understanding of the needs of vulnerable people and commitment to public health is further shaped and strengthened by his ongoing role as a Special Detective Constable with Midlands Police. Born in Birmingham, Joht Singh studied at King Edward’s Camp Hill School for Boys before going on to study medicine at the University of Birmingham.
In addition to his academic and professional pursuits, he has been a longstanding member of Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (GNNSJ), regularly taking part in prayer services, kirtan (devotional singing) and sewa (selfless service and volunteering) since a young age.
