Name: Dr. Ashis Chandra Pathy
Designation: Assistant Professor (Stage-III)
Qualification: M.Phil, Ph.D, B.Ed. CDMHA
Phone No.: 9861879269
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2039-126X
E-mail ID: ashis.pathy@utkaluniversity.ac.in
Biosketch
Download- Remote Sensing & GIS
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Disaster Management & Climate Change
- Water Resource Management
- Fluvial Geomorphology
| Institution | Duration | Degree | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utkal University | March 2010 – August 2014 | Ph.D. (Geography) | Thesis: Land use analysis and Suitability Assessment for development of Green Belt in Bhubaneswar Capital Region. Area: Urban Planning Advisor: Prof. G.K Panda |
| Utkal University | 2009 – 2010 | M.Phil. (Geography) | Thesis: Land use and Land cover Change of Bhubaneswar City. Area: Land use Planning Advisor: Prof. G.K Panda |
| Utkal University | July 2004 – July 2006 | M.Sc. / M.A. (Geography) | Thesis: Development of District level GIS database of Gajapati District, Odisha. Area: GIS & Remote Sensing Advisor: Prof. G.K Panda |
| Ravenshaw College, Utkal University | July 2001 – June 2004 | Bachelor of Science / Commerce / Arts (Geography Hons) | Hons: Geography |
| Radhanath Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (RNIASE), Cuttack, Utkal University | August 2006 – June 2007 | B.Ed. | Subjects: Geography, Education & English |
| University of Hawai, USA & Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok | August 2013 – December 2013 | Certificate Course (CDMHA) | Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (Asia-Pacific Programme) |
| Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun, ISRO, Govt. of India | May 2018 – July 2018 | Certificate Course | Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System in Geosciences |
Qualified UGC-NET from University Grants Commission, New Delhi in 2013.
| Institution | Duration | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Utkal University, Bhubaneswar | March 2025 – Present | Assistant Professor (Stage-III) |
| Utkal University, Bhubaneswar | March 2020 – March 2025 | Assistant Professor (Stage-II) |
| Utkal University, Bhubaneswar | March 2016 – 2020 | Assistant Professor (Stage-I) |
| Ravenshaw University, Cuttack | July 2015 – March 2016 | Faculty |
- GIS Consultant at National Informatics Center (NIC), Government of India.
- Project Assistant at Orissa Space Application Center, Government of Odisha, Department of Science and Technology.
- GIS Consultant at Asian Development Bank and Hydrosult Inc., Canada.
- GIS Consultant at Department of Water Resources, Government of Odisha.
| Course Name | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Geographical Thought (GEOG1-CO1) | P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar | 2025 |
| Geomorphology (GEOG1-CO2) | P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar | 2025 |
| Climatology (GEOG2-CO1) | P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar | 2025 |
| Oceanography (GEOG3-CO1) | P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar | 2025 |
| Basics of Remote Sensing & GIS (GEOG3-CO2) | P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar | 2025 |
| Cartography (GEOG4-CO1(B)) | P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar | 2025 |
| Remote Sensing & Applications (GEOG4-CO2(B)) | P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar | 2025 |
| GIS & Applications (GEOG4-CO3(B)) | P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar | 2025 |
| Aerial Photography, Remote Sensing, GPS and GIS Practical (GEOG4-CO4(B)) | P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar | 2025 |
| Regional Geography of Odisha (GEOG2-FEO4) | P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar | 2025 |
| Natural Hazard & Disaster Management (GEOG3-FEO5) | P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar | 2025 |
| Research Methodology (GEOG3-FE04) | P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar | 2025 |
| Urban Planning (GEOG4-CO1) | P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar | 2025 |
| Cartography (Practical) (GEOG2-C05) | P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar | 2025 |
| Quantitative & Spatial Models (Practical) (GEOG3-C01) | P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar | 2025 |
Book Articles (Authored/Edited)
- Prashna Priyadarsini and Ashis Chandra Pathy (2022).Urban Wetlands: Opportunities and Challenges in Indian cities—A Case of Bhubaneswar City, Odisha. Springer nature, Switzerland, ISBN 978-981-16-7309-2 ISBN 978-981-16-7310-8. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-7310-8_16 (eBook).January, 2022. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-16-7310-8_16
- Tapas Ranjan Patra, Priyanka Chakraborty, Diptimayee Naik, Ashis Chandra Pathy, Environmental Change Analysis Using Remote Sensing and GIS: A Study of Upper Baitarani Basin, Odisha, Springer nature, Switzerland, ISBN 978-981-99-3005-0 ISBN 978-981-99-3006-7 (eBook), https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3006-7, June 2023
- Ashis Chandra Pathy & Gopal Krishna Panda (2022),Building a Sustainable green space system in Bhubaneswar city, Odisha, using space inputs.Taylor& Francis. DOI: 10.1201/9781003126195 ISBN-978-0-367-64176-4
- Mohanta J., Pathy A.C (2020) ‘Determination of Vegetation health using NDVI Method in Kendujhar District, OdishaBook Chapter – Vistas in Geological Research. ISBN-81-900907-0-4
- Pathy A.C (2018). GIS based agricultural planning of Gajapati District, Odisha Harmony with nature: Illusions and elusions from Geographers perspective, ISBN :978-81-933142-1-0
- Pathy, A.C, Patra T.R (2018) Quantitative analysis of Drainage parameters and evaluation of terrain of Deo &Khairabandhan Watershed. Book Chapter – Vistas in Geological Research. ISBN-81-900907-0-4
- Pathy, A.C, Panda G.K. (2013): Analysis of Urban Morphology for Real time visualization of urban scenes – A case study of Bhubaneswar City: Book Chapter -Resources and Development. ISBN 81-8064-252-6
- Pathy, Ashis Chandra; et al. (2013) :Flood Information System of KendraparaDistrict : Book Chapter -Natural Hazards and Disaster Management : ISBN 978-93-5174-614-0
Books (Editor)
- Mahanty S.R, Pathy, Ashis Chandra; et al. (2023) : Vani Vithika, Gopabandhu Chhatrabas, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Vol : 36, August 2023: ISBN 978-93-95682-52-7
Journal Articles
- Rahaman M.Pathy A.C (2025). Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Urbanization in North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal. Glimpses, Peer reviewed refereed International Journal Vol. 15 No. 1: December, 2025, P-74-91, ISSN-2250-0561
- Behera M, Pathy A.C (2025). Evaluation of morphometric parameters to determine hydrological behaviours of the lower Tel sub-basin, India, National Geographical Journal of India, Peer reviewed Vol. 71 No. 1: June 2025, https://ngji.in/index.php/ngji/article/view/957
- Pathy A.C., Mohanta J ( 2025) Soil Moisture, Reservoir, and Groundwater Interactions: Managing Water Sustainability in South Singbhum Asian Journal of Geological Research Issue: 2025 – Volume 8 [Issue 2] Page: 342-361 DOI: 10.9734/ajoger/2025/v8i2203
- Patra T. R &Pathy A.C ( 2025). Soil erosion risk assessment using RUSLE in the upper Baitarani river basin, Odisha. Transactions | Vol. 47, No. 1, Jan. 2025. p-69-84. Trans. Inst. Indian Geographers, ISSN 0970-9851, Indexed in Scopus.https://iigeo.org/IIG%20journals%20Vol%2036%20year%202014%20to%2046%20year%202024/Vol%2047-1
- Mohanta J., Pathy A.C. ( 2024). Investigating Rainfall Patterns in South Singhbhum: A Non-parametric Approach Utilizing Mann-Kendall Tests and Sen’s Slope EstimatIon. Asian Journal of Geographical Research. ISSN: 2582-2985 Volume 7 [Issue 4]. Page-45-66 DOI-10.9734/ajgr/2024/v7i4249
- Patra T. R &Pathy A.C ( 2024). Long-Term Temperature Trends in the Upper Baitarani Basin, Odisha: Analyzing Regional Climate Variability. Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science. Volume 28, Issue 9, Page 44-56, 2024; Article no.JGEESI.122387ISSN: 2454-7352.DOI: 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i9809
- Patra T. R &Pathy A.C ( 2024) Spatio-Temporal Characterization of Land Use Patterns in the Upper Baitarani River Basin, Odisha, Indian Journal of Spatial Science,Spring Issue: 2024:15(1) pp.110 – 123, ISSN: 2249 – 3921(Peer reviewed Journal) www.indiansss.org
- Sahoo Amit, Pathy A.C et al. (2022) Temporal Variation of Particulate Concentration in Bhubaneswar City: A GIS Based Study. Eastern Geographer, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1, January, 2022, pp. 1-12, ISSN 0973 – 7642 (Peer reviewed Journal) https://easterngeographicalsociety.org/
- Ambarin. S & Pathy A.C (2022) GIS based Urban Flood Vulnerability assessment in Eastern India- A case of Bhubaneswar City, Odisha. The Observer, ISSN-2230-9535 (Vol-56) P73-88.
- Mohanta J., Pathy A.C. (2022). Extraction of Geological structures from Digital Elevation Model for South Singhbhum Craton of Odisha. Eastern Geographer, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1, January, 2022, pp. 62-67, ISSN 0973 – 7642 (Peer reviewed Journal) https://easterngeographicalsociety.org/
- Patra T. R &Pathy A.C ( 2021) Implications of Geomorphometric Analysis InThe Drought Prone Khairabandhan River Basin Using Remote Sensing And GIS Journal solid state technology,ISSN-0038111X Scopus Indexed – I.F -2.142. 2021 http://solidstatetechnology.us/index.php/JSST/article/view/9887
- Pathy A.C (2019). Vulnerability & Risk Assessment of Flood & Cyclone Preparedness Planning of Ganjam District, Odisha. Review of Research ISSN-2249-894X. http://oldror.lbp.world/UploadedData/8147.pdf(UGC listed Journal No.48514) IF-5.76
- Patra T. R &Pathy A.C (2019) Implication of morphometry in the drought-prone Khairabandhan drainage basin. Hill Geographer. Vol.XXXV No.1, P-49-61, 2019I SSN-0970-5023 www.hillgeographer.in, UGC CARE listed Journal
- Patra T. R, Jena P.R, Pathy A.C & Pattanaik, D.S (2019)Remote Sensing of Environmental Change in Joda and Barbil Sector, Odisha due to Mining and Mineral Processing. Eastern Geographer, Vol. XXV, No. 1, January, 2019, pp. 63-70, ISSN 0973 – 7642 (UGC listed Journal No.41213) https://easterngeographicalsociety.org/
- Ambarin. S & Pathy A.C (2019) Urban flood susceptibility modelling using AHP and GIS approach – case of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, Odisha, Eastern Geographer, Vol. XXV, No. 1, January, 2019, pp. 12-25, ISSN 0973 – 7642 (UGC listed Journal No.41213) https://easterngeographicalsociety.org/
- Behera B.K, Rath K.C, Pathy A.C (2019) Measuring the Land Surface temperature (LST) Variation in Cuttack City, Odisha using Landsat data. Eastern Geographer, Vol. XXV, No. 1, January, 2019, pp. 123-135, ISSN 0973 – 7642 (UGC listed Journal No.41213) https://easterngeographicalsociety.org/
- Pathy A.C (2018): Mitigation of Lightning Hazards through Public Awareness. Odisha Review – ISSN-0970-8669 .(UGC listed Journal No.49084) https://magazines.odisha.gov.in/Orissareview/2018/Feb-Mar/Feb-Mareview.htm
- Pathy A.C, Patra T.R (2018): Heat Wave: An Alarming concern for contemporary World – A Case of Odisha. Odisha Review – ISSN-0970-8669 .(UGC listed Journal No.49084) https://magazines.odisha.gov.in/Orissareview/2018/May/Mayreview.htm
- Mohanta J., Pathy A.C (2017).Analysis on Impact of Weather variability on Vegetation health and change in Land use and Land Cover Pattern via Landsat Classification of Keonjhar District, Odisha. Journal of Eastern Geographer, Vol. XXIII, No. 1, January, 2017, pp. 198-205, ISSN 0973-7642. https://easterngeographicalsociety.org/ (UGC listed Journal No.41213)
- Pathy A.C (2016): Sustainable Green Building Design. Journal of Eastern Geographer, Vol. XXII, No. 1, January, 2016, pp. 125-132,ISSN 0973-7642.https://easterngeographicalsociety.org/ (UGC listed Journal No.41213)
- Pathy A.C (2015):Conceptual model for development of green belt in proposed smart city in Bhubaneswar. Indian Cartographer. ISSN 0972-9392 Referred and peer reviewed journal
- Pathy A.C. (2014): Spatial Variation in Water Quality in Brahmani and Baitarani River Basins of Odisha. Journal of Eastern Geographer, Vol-XX, Issue-1,p-395-404,ISSN 0973-7642. (UGC listed Journal No.41213)
- Pathy A.C & G.K Panda. (2013): Monitoring morphological changes in Bhubaneswar City, Odisha, India using Remote sensing , Journal of Eastern Geographer, Vol. XIX, No. 1, January, 2013, pp. 159-168, ISSN 0973-7642. https://easterngeographicalsociety.org/ (UGC listed Journal No.41213)
- Pathy A.C; et al. (2013): Integrated people participation and micro level planning of Beldal village, using GIS technique, Journal of Earth and social sciences,The Blue Earth, Vol 1.Issue 1, July, p.25. ISSN 2321-2578.
- Pathy A.C; & G.K Panda. (2012): Modeling Urban Growth in Indian Situation-A case study of Bhubaneswar City, International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, Vol 3.Issue6, June, ISSN 2229-5518
Newspaper Publication
- Pathy A.C ( 2016). Towards a greener Tomorrow, Sunday Post, Focus, Odisha Post, English daily, May 29-June 4, 2016
| Ph.D Scholars (Awarded / Submitted) | ||||
| Sl. No | Name of Scholar | Current Position | Research Topic | Masters / Fellowship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tapas Ranjan Patra (Awarded) | Assistant Professor & Head, Rajendra University, Balangir | Climate change and Soil erosion risk assessment in Upper Baitarani River basin, Odisha | M.A Geography, Utkal University | UGC-JRF |
| 2 | Jyotirmayee Mohanta (Awarded) | Assistant Professor, Govt (Autonomous) College Phulbani | Regional Water Resource Assessment in South Singhbhum Craton | M.A Geography, Utkal University | UGC-NET |
| 3 | Mashihur Rahaman (Submitted) | PG Teacher, Sri Aurobindo Tapoban Vidya Mandir, West Bengal | Urban population growth and socio-economic development in North 24 Parganas | M.A Geography, AMU | UGC-NET |
| Ph.D Scholars (Continuing) | ||||
| Sl. No | Name | Topic | Masters / Institution | Fellowship |
| 1 | Amit Kumar Sahoo | Land use regression models for traffic pollution exposure in Bhubaneswar | M.Sc Environmental Science, Utkal University | UGC-JRF |
| 2 | Mamina Behera | Drought Monitoring & Water Management in Lower Tel Sub-basin | M.A Geography, Utkal University | UGC-JRF |
| 3 | Surajit Mazumdar | Climate variability & impact on rice productivity and food security in Odisha | M.A Geography, Utkal University | Mukhyamantri Research Fellowship |
| M.Phil Scholars (Awarded) | ||||
| Sl. No | Name | Research Topic | Masters / Institution | Year |
| 1 | Firoz Biswas | Agro-biodiversity and livelihood in South 24 Parganas | M.A Geography, University of Calcutta | 2023 |
| 2 | Snigdharani Biswal | Socio-economic development in Jagatsinghpur | M.A Geography, Utkal University | 2022 |
| 3 | Niranjan Sahoo | Land surface temperature in coastal Odisha | M.A Geography, Utkal University | 2021 |
| Ph.D Scholars (Continuing) | ||||
| Sl. No. | Name of the Scholar | Topic of Research | Master’s Course & Institution | Fellowship Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amit Kumar Sahoo Regd. No. 01-Env. Sc-2021-22 |
Development of Land Use Regression Models for Exposure Assessment of Traffic-Related Pollutants in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. | M.Sc. in Environmental Science, Utkal University |
UGC-JRF |
| 2 | Mamina Behera Regd. No. 01-Geography-2024-25 |
Drought Monitoring and Water Management for Sustainable Development in the Lower Tel Sub-Basin, India. | M.A. in Geography, Utkal University |
UGC-JRF |
| 3 | Surajit Mazumdar Regd. No. 02-Geography-2024-25 |
Climate Variability Analysis and Its Impact on Rice Productivity and Food Security in Odisha. | M.A. in Geography, Utkal University |
Mukhyamantri Research and Innovation Fellowship, Government of Odisha |
| M.Phil Scholars Degree Awarded | |||||
| Sl. No. | Name of the Research Scholar | Topic of Research | Master’s Course & Institution | Fellowship Received | Year of Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firoz Biswas (UGC-NET) |
Agro-Bio-diversity and Livelihood in the Selective Blocks of South Twenty Four Parganas District, West Bengal. | M.A. in Geography, University of Calcutta, West Bengal |
No | 2023 |
| 2 | Snigdharani Biswal | Regional Imbalances in the Level of Socio-Economic Development – A Case Study of Jagatsinghpur District, Odisha. | M.A. in Geography, Utkal University |
No | 2022 |
| 3 | Niranjan Sahoo (UGC-NET) |
Estimation of Land Surface Temperature in Coastal Districts of Odisha. | M.A. in Geography, Utkal University |
No | 2021 |
| 4 | Jyotirmayee Mahanta (UGC-NET) |
Vegetation Health Monitoring of Keonjhar District Using Remote Sensing. | M.A. in Geography, Utkal University |
No | 2019 |
| 5 | Tapas Ranjan Patra (UGC-NET) |
River Morphometry and Terrain Evaluation in the Deo and Khairabandhan Catchments of the Baitarani River Basin. | M.A. in Geography, Utkal University |
UGC-JRF | 2018 |
| M.A./M.Sc. Degree Awarded | |||
| SL No | Name of the Scholar | Name of the Project | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amarjit Satapathy | Use of GIS in Population Studies – A Case Study of Odisha State | 2017 |
| 2 | Tapas Ranjan Patra | Changing Pattern of Tribal Livelihood: A Case Study of Keonjhar District of Odisha | 2017 |
| 3 | Manorama Das | Role of GIS in Land Use and Land Cover Mapping of Utkal University Campus, Vanivihar (with special reference to Urban Land Use) | 2017 |
| 4 | Aditya Jhankar | Utilization and Consumption Pattern of Water in Urban Areas: A Study in Sambalpur City of Odisha | 2017 |
| 5 | Pravasini Mohanty | A Study of Flood Extent of Birupa River Basin, Odisha | 2017 |
| 6 | Radhakanta Nayak | Socio-Economic and Environmental Implications of Prawn Cultivation in Chilika Lake | 2018 |
| 7 | Siba Prasad Sahu | Impact of Industrial Pollution on Health and Environment: A Study in Urban Slums in Rourkela | 2018 |
| 8 | Shubham Nayak | Integration of RS & GIS for Defining Flood Risk Assessment Procedure (Based on 2003 Odisha Flood) | 2018 |
| 9 | Swati Naik | Coal Mining and Rural Ecology: A Study in Talcher, Odisha | 2018 |
| 10 | Banajarani Giri | Spatial Distribution of Housing and Household Amenities: A District Level Analysis, Odisha | 2018 |
| 11 | Abhilash Lenka | Analysing Area-Capacity Curve for Hirakud Reservoir | 2018 |
| 12 | Chandramani Hembram | Women in Agriculture: A Case Study of Kanaguda Village of Malkangiri District, Odisha | 2018 |
| 13 | Prabhas Kumar Bhanja | Regional Disparity in Development – A Case Study of Agriculture in Odisha State | 2018 |
| 14 | Niranjan Sahoo | Application of GIS in Showing Population Change in Satyabadi Block of Puri District | 2018 |
| 15 | Biren Kumar Behera | A Study of Soil Erosion and Sediment Yield on Ong Catchment, Odisha | 2018 |
| 16 | Jyotirmayee Mahanta | RS and GIS in Environmental Management in Mining Area of Keonjhar | 2018 |
| 17 | Ramji Majhi | Impact of Uranium Mine on Health of Tribal People – A Study of Jadi | 2018 |
| 18 | Varsha Singh | Digital Image Processing in Assessing Land Use and Land Cover Change of Khordha Block | 2019 |
| 19 | Sangeeta Mahanta | Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Forest Cover of Hadagarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Keonjhar, Using Remote Sensing and GIS | 2019 |
| 20 | Surojit Majumdar | Spatial Analysis of Flood Hazard Using GIS Technique – A Case Study of Sadar Block of Balasore District, Odisha | 2019 |
| 21 | Supriya Smriti Kerketta | Urban Growth Analysis of Rourkela Using Remote Sensing and GIS | 2019 |
| 22 | Abhaya Kumar Das | Analysis of Hazards Along the Coast of Odisha by Using Remote Sensing and GIS | 2020 |
| 23 | Soumya Ray | Level of Urbanisation in Odisha | 2020 |
| 24 | Bailochan Jena | Impact Assessment of Industrial Pollution on Health and Environment: A Case Study of Rourkela City | 2020 |
| 25 | Snigdharani Biswal | Study on District-wise Village Electrification Status in Odisha | 2020 |
| 26 | Supriya Das | A Comparative Study on District-wise Production of Kharif and Rabi Crops in Odisha | 2020 |
| 27 | Priyanka Maharana | Geographical Indications of Odisha | 2020 |
| 28 | Nilamani Tanti | Using Remote Sensing and GIS in Assessing Land Use and Land Cover Change in Khordha Block of Odisha | 2020 |
| 29 | Bharati Kalet | Literacy Profile of Tribal People of Kalahandi District: A Socio-Economic Survey | 2021 |
| 30 | Chakradhar Alda | Challenges and Opportunities of Online Learning During COVID-19: A Study of Mayurbhanj District | 2021 |
| 31 | Lata Biswal | Municipal Solid Waste Management: A Comparative Analysis of Balasore, Puri, Cuttack, Sambalpur and Baripada | 2021 |
| 32 | Manoj Ku. Sahoo | Land Use and Land Cover Analysis with Change Detection of Cuttack District, Odisha, Using Remote Sensing and GIS | 2021 |
| 33 | Mintu Roy | An Assessment of Solid Waste Management in Darjeeling District of West Bengal | 2021 |
| 34 | Monalisa Bakul | Setting Up Village Community Information Centres for Farmers: A Socio-Economic Survey at Deogaon Block of Balangir District | 2021 |
| 35 | Panchanan Malick | Spatio-Temporal Changes in Crop Diversification in West Bengal (1990–2016) | 2021 |
| 36 | Rohini Lakra | Rural-Urban Divide in Primary Education: A Comparative Case Study in Cuttack District of Odisha | 2021 |
| 37 | Soumya Sonalika Srichandan | Socio-Economic Status of the Paharia Community of Nuapada District | 2021 |
| 38 | Satyanarayan Sahu | Seasonal Cropping Pattern in Odisha: A Comparative Study | 2021 |
| 39 | Sonam Pradhan | Agricultural Backwardness and Rural Poverty in Odisha: A Case Study of Lingarajodi Village of Angul District | 2021 |
| 40 | Suman Ku. Yadav | Level of Urbanisation in Odisha | 2021 |
| 41 | Amitav Parial | Trend and Pattern of Internal Migration in India | 2022 |
| 42 | Sabita Senapati | Assessment of Quality of Life in Slums of Bhubaneswar | 2022 |
| 43 | Niharika Das | Level of Socio-Economic Development in Dhenkanal District of Odisha | 2022 |
| 44 | Deepali Deepika Behera | Effect of Modernisation on Tribal Cultural Traditions in the Region of Rourkela | 2022 |
| 45 | Mousumi Sahoo | Urbanisation and Its Impact on Coastal Ecotourism in West Bengal | 2022 |
| 46 | Chinmay Kumar Jena | Microlevel Planning of Makubana Village, Puri | 2022 |
| 47 | Gourishankar Das | Assessment of School Dropout in Odisha (2001–2011) | 2022 |
| 48 | Sushant Meher | Microlevel Planning in Lakhanpur | 2022 |
| 49 | Biswajit Mohanti | Female Workforce Participation in Odisha: A Rural-Urban Analysis | 2022 |
| 50 | Amit Pradhan | Trends and Pattern of Tourism in Odisha | 2023 |
| 51 | Debaghana Gadaba | Backward Region Planning and Improvement in the KBK Region of Odisha | 2023 |
| 52 | Deepak Harpal | Assessment of Agricultural Productivity of Sambalpur District of Odisha | 2023 |
| 53 | Soumya Suranjana | Impact of COVID-19 in Odisha | 2023 |
| 54 | Tejaswini Sahoo | Assessment of the Developed and Potential Mineral Resources of Odisha | 2023 |
| 55 | Om Majhi | Programmes and Schemes Implemented by Government in the KBK Region of Odisha | 2023 |
| 56 | J. Gayatri Mohanty | Identification and Characterisation of Watersheds of the Lower Tel Basin, Odisha | 2023 |
| 57 | Samikshya Sahu | Quality of Life of Slum Dwellers in Bhubaneswar City: A Critical Assessment | 2023 |
| 58 | Ramesh Purty | Biological Disaster: COVID-19 and Its Impact | 2023 |
| 59 | Piyush Kumar Mandal | GIS-Based Morphometric Analysis of Mussal Watershed, Baitarani River Basin, Odisha | 2024 |
| 60 | Kanha Mahapatra | Cyclone Vulnerability and Damage Assessment of Coastal Odisha Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques | 2024 |
| 61 | Om Prakash Majhi | GIS-Based Morphometric Analysis of Mussal Watershed, Baitarani River Basin, Odisha | 2024 |
| 62 | Lipsa Mohapatra | A Decadal Analysis of Female Literacy Rate in Odisha | 2024 |
| 63 | Arijeet Pattanaik | Land Use Land Cover Change Detection Study at Deoghar District Using Remote Sensing and GIS | 2024 |
| 64 | Chandra Sekhar Gond | Land Use Land Cover Change Detection Study of Nabarangpur District, Odisha | 2025 |
| 65 | Minarao Tuika | Land Use Land Cover Change Detection Study at Rayagada District Using Remote Sensing and GIS | 2025 |
| 66 | Pannag Narayan Majhi | Land Use Land Cover Change Detection Study in Jayapatna Block | 2025 |
| 67 | Sadasiba Khinanga | Land Use Land Cover Change Detection Study of Koraput District, Odisha | 2025 |
| 68 | Babul Behera | Accuracy and Efficiency Analysis of LiDAR-Based 3D City Models in Urban Applications | 2026 (Cont.) |
| 70 | Alibha Panda | Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Land Use and Land Cover Change in Bhubaneswar City Using Remote Sensing and GIS (1995–2025) | 2026 |
| 71 | Barsharani Nayak | Forest Cover Loss and Forest Fire Monitoring Using GIS and Google Earth Engine over Similipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha, India | 2026 |
| 72 | Sunita Rana | Land Use Land Cover Change Detection Study of Koraput District | 2026 |
| 73 | Chandrakanti Kahadia | Monitoring Land Use Changes Using Remote Sensing Techniques in Begunia Block, Khordha District | 2026 |
| 74 | Dhananjay Majhi | Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Land Use and Land Cover Change in Nabarangpur District Using RS and GIS | 2026 |
| 75 | Nigamananda Patro | From Aerial Imagery to Virtual Cities: Texturing and Extruding 3D Building Footprints | 2026 |
| 76 | Piyush Pattanaik | Mapping and Monitoring of NDVI-Based Vegetation Changes in Puri District | 2026 |
| 77 | Puja Sahoo | Monitoring Land Use and Land Cover Change in Jharsuguda Block Using Geospatial Technology | 2026 |
| 78 | Prabhanshu Prabhujit Selma | Geospatial Analysis of Land Use and Land Cover Dynamics in Jayapatna Block, Kalahandi District | 2026 |
| 79 | Rojalin Mahanta | Evaluation of Morphometric Parameters to Determine Hydrological Behaviours of Budhabalanga Basins, India | 2026 |
| 80 | Shubhransu Sekhar Prusty | Geospatial Analysis of Heat Stress Zones in Bhubaneswar | 2026 |
| 81 | Suman Aleibir | Geospatial Analysis of Land Use and Land Cover Change in Damanthpur Block | 2026 |
| 82 | Sushree Priyadarshini | Urbanization in Small and Medium-Sized Towns of Odisha | 2026 |
| 83 | Utkalika Senapati | Land Use Land Cover Dynamics and Its Impact on Ecosystem Services and Vegetation Health in the Coastal Districts of Odisha (1995–2018) | 2026 |
| P.G. Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS Degree Awarded | |||
| Sl. No. | Name of the Scholar | Name of the Project | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Susant Dakua | Monitoring Forest Change Detection of Chandaka-Dampara Using Remote Sensing and GIS. | 2020 |
| 2 | Rashmi Ranjan Mohanta | Mapping of Hydrological Characteristics and Ground Water Resources Using Remote Sensing and GIS. | 2020 |
| 3 | Somya Saswati Swain | Demographic Analysis of KBK Districts. | 2020 |
| 4 | Ranjita Patra | Change Detection Analysis of Talcher Coalfield Using Remote Sensing. | 2020 |
| 5 | Piku Sahu | Regional Crop Yield Forecast by Integrated Use of Climate and Crop Models with the Aid of Remote Sensing and GIS. | 2020 |
| 6 | Tushar Kant Giri | Monitoring Vegetation Change Detection of Mayurbhanj District, Odisha Using GIS. | 2020 |
| 7 | Bidyut Prabha Das | Urban Sprawl of Bhubaneswar City Using Remote Sensing and GIS. | 2020 |
| 8 | Deepa Mohanti | Assessment and Monitoring of Long-Term Forest Cover Change in Odisha, India Using Remote Sensing and GIS. | 2020 |
| 9 | Susant Dakua | Monitoring Forest Change Detection of Chandaka-Dampara Using Remote Sensing and GIS. | 2020 |
| 10 | Saismruti Pattnaik | Land Use and Land Cover Mapping Using High Resolution Satellite Images in a Part of Begunia Block under Khordha District, Odisha, India. | 2024 |
| 11 | Shreyans Subudhi | Impact Assessment of River Bank Erosion in the Lower Part of the Mahanadi River Using Geospatial Science. | 2024 |
| 12 | Subhasish Mishra | Heat Wave in Bhubaneswar. | 2024 |
| 13 | Smrutisonalika Patra | Land Use and Land Cover Mapping Using High Resolution Satellite Images in a Part of Begunia Block under Khordha District, Odisha, India. | 2024 |
| 14 | Samikshya Sahu | Land Use and Land Cover Mapping Using High Resolution Satellite Images in a Part of Begunia Block under Khordha District, Odisha, India. | 2024 |
| 15 | Shdhanu Sekhar Parhi | Mapping, Planning and Design of “Silas Manor Development”, State of New York, USA. | 2024 |
| 16 | Tanmayee Piyadarini Sahu | Construction of 3D Urban Models for Cities Using Aerial Imagery. | 2024 |
| 17 | Archita Rani Rout | Geographical Information System in Level of Detail 02 (LOD-02). | 2024 |
| 18 | Chandrakanti Khadia | Land Use and Land Cover Mapping Using High Resolution Satellite Images in a Part of Begunia Block under Khordha District, Odisha, India. | 2024 |
| 19 | Abhijit Panda | Geographical Information System in General Orthophoto. | 2024 |
| 20 | Ankit Nayak | A Comparative Study of LiDAR-Based 3D City Models. | 2024 |
| 21 | Bijayinee Pradhan | Land Use and Land Cover Mapping Using High Resolution Satellite Images in a Part of Begunia Block under Khordha District, Odisha, India. | 2024 |
| 22 | Kanha Rout | Orthophoto Generation. | 2024 |
| 23 | Nishikanta Behera | Use of Remote Sensing and GIS in Land Use and Land Cover Change of Khordha Block, Odisha. | 2024 |
| 24 | Prafulla Kumar Sahoo | Study Area: Mahanadi River. | 2024 |
| 25 | Priyadarshi Mahapatra | A New Approach to Filtering-Based Hyperspectral Image Classification. | 2024 |
| 26 | Ranjan Kumar Praharaj | Leveraging Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems for Enhanced Implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006. | 2024 |
| 27 | Biswa Bikash Pradhan | Geoinformatics-Based Environmental Impact Analysis of a Mining Region: A Case Study of Sidhamatha Iron and Manganese Mine, Keonjhar District, Odisha. | 2024 |
| 28 | Apurba Keshari | Cadastral-Based Groundwater Mapping: A Case Study of Malarpada and Khuntapingu Villages of Saharpada Block, Keonjhar District. | 2024 |
| 29 | Snigdharani Biswal | Grey Water Management Project: A Case Study of Bargarh Municipality, Bargarh District, Odisha. | 2024 |
| M.Sc. Environmental Science Degree Awarded | |||
| SL. No. | Name of the Scholar | Name of the Project | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aryabrata Das | Urban Sprawl of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Region Using Remote Sensing and GIS | 2021 |
| 2 | Kirti Chandra Nayak | Urban Sprawl of Cuttack City Using Remote Sensing and GIS | 2021 |
| 3 | Sujata Priyadarshin | Monitoring and Evaluation of Noise Indices Over Bhubaneswar City: A Study of Silent Zone and Residential Zone | 2024 |
| 4 | Pragya Paramita Behera | Noise Monitoring in Bhubaneswar: An Assessment of Industrial and Commercial Zones | 2024 |
| 5 | Abhijeet Kumar | Monitoring and Evaluation of Ambient Air Quality in Residential Zone of Bhubaneswar City | 2025 |
| 6 | Nitish Kumar Pedenti | An Air Quality Survey of Particulate Matter and Suspended Metals in Bhubaneswar’s Silent Zones | 2025 |
| 7 | Sam Senapati | Monitoring and Assessment of Ambient Air Quality in Commercial and Industrial Zones of Bhubaneswar City: A Comparative Study on Particulate Matter and Trace Metal Contamination in Air | 2025 |
| M.Sc. Geography (Degree Awarded) – IGNOU, The People’s University | |||
| SL. No. | Name of the Scholar | Name of the Project | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sasmita Pradhan | Health Status and Health Seeking Behaviour of Tribal Communities in Sundargarh District, Odisha – Opportunities and Challenges | 2025 |
| 2 | Susila Ghadei | Exploring the Interaction of Traditional and Modern Medicine in Tribal Health Care in Mayurbhanj District, Odisha | 2025 |
| Research Projects (Funded) | ||||
| Title of the Project | Name of the Funding Agency | Duration | Sanctioned Amount | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning and Management of Water Resources in South Singhbhum Craton of Odisha, Using Space Inputs | OURIIP, Government of Odisha | 2 Years | ₹4.54 Lakh | Completed Project |
| Planning for Neighbourhood Plantation Avenues and Green Space Development in a Smart City – A Pilot Study in Three Different Clusters of Bhubaneswar City Using High Resolution Satellite Data and GIS | WB-OHEPEE, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar | 1 Year | ₹1.25 Lakh | Completed Project |
| Geospatial Data Analysis for Natural Resource Management | WB-OHEPEE, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar | 2 Days | ₹1.00 Lakh | Completed Project |
Invited lectures/Resource person:
- Resource Person on the topic ”Geospatial technology & its Application in Disaster Management”. 6-day online Faculty Development programme (FDP) topic-ROLE OF TECHNOLOGIES IN DISASTER RISK REDUCTION IN INDIA on 11.05.2026 organized by Dept. of Civil Engineering, LBRCE. Mylavaram, A.P
- Resource person/Expert in 2-Day Workshop for finalization of the syllabus of 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) / The Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Bhubaneswar on 10-11 March, 2026.
- Participated as Resource person in the state consultation on integrating Gender Transformative Approaches to NEP 2020 on 11.03.2025 at Swosti Premium, Bhubaneswar organized by Breakthrough, Odisha
- Resource Person on the topic ”Application of Geospatial technologies for Disaster Management” ATAL Faculty Development programme (FDP) on 27th Decemeber 2024 organized by Dept. of Civil Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
- Participated as Resource Person in the three day International Conference on ‘Advancement in Lightning Science and Safety Measures : Monitoring, Mitigation and Last Mile Connection in South Asia, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha during 20-22 March, 2024
- Extramural Lecture on Research process in Geographical data analysis and Questionnaire design at Phulbani Government Autonomous college, Kandhamal, Odisha on 12.04.2023
- Invited as Resource Person on North Odisha Tribal Lightening Resilience Programme, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha on 26.08.2022
- Resource Person on the topic Remote Sensing and GIS in Spatial data analysis at S.K.C.G autonomous College, Paralakhemundi, Gajapati on 10.03.2021.
- Lecture on Remote Sensing & GIS in Mapping and Spatial Data Analysis at Govt. Autonomos college Anugul on 22 February 2021
- Invited Speaker on Integrated development of Mahendragiri Hill Complex at Orissa Environmental Society in the National Consultation Workshop organised by Orissa Environmental Society and Mahendragiri Surakhya Samiti on 07.02.2021.
- Resource Person in the Expert lecture series on Application of GIS in Urban and Environmental Planning at Dept. of Architecture and Planning, CET, Bhubaneswar under the aegis of TEQIP from 29.08.2019 to 30.08.2019
- Application of GIS in Hydrological Modelling at Dept. of Civil Engineering, SoA University, Bhubaneswar.2018
- Invited Speaker on National Information system for Climate and Environmental studies in the National Workshop organized by NRSC, Hyderabad & CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar. 6th – April, 2018
- Cartographic Techniques and Remote Sensing & GIS.to the in-service teachers of PGT Geography of Kendriya Vidyalaya by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Bhubaneswar.2nd January, 2018
- ‘Remote sensing, Geographic Information system and Spatial Information technology to the in-service teachers of PGT Geography of Kendriya Vidyalaya by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Bhubaneswar, 22nd – 23rd May, 2017.
- “Elementary Cartography & Mapping in Arc GIS’ to the Officers of the Planning and coordination dept, Govt of Odisha at Regional Institute of Planning, Applied Economics and Statistics, Odisha, Bhubaneswar. 27th July, 2016.
- Application of RS and GIS in Mapping and Spatial Modelling at Dept of Geography P.N College, Khordha. Feb 28, 2015.
- Urban Growth & Water bodies: A development Conflict in the National Conference organized by Dept of Civil Engineering, ITER, SoA, Bhubaneswar. Feb 14, 2015.
- Remote Sensing and GIS for Water Resources Assessment In 4th International Geography Congress of (National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI) organized by P.G Dept. of Geography, Utkal University. Jan 16-18, 2013
Paper Presentations in Seminars / Workshops / Conferences
- Soil Moisture, Reservoir, and Groundwater Interactions: Managing Water Sustainability in South Singbhum. National Seminar on Climate change, inclusive finance and sustainable development organised by Department of Geography, Economics and commerce, Rajendra University, Balangir (17-18 February 2026)
- Spatio-temporal Traffic noise monitoring in Bhubaneswar city. National Seminar on Climate change, inclusive finance and sustainable development organised by Department of Geography, Economics and commerce, Rajendra University, Balangir (17-18 February 2026)
- Morphometric Analysis of the Lower Tel Sub-Basin, India, Using Remote Sensing and GIS. National conference on Issues and Challenges of Sustainability and Rural Livelihood in Desert Landscape: Vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Sponsored by PM-USHA (3-4 January, 2026) organised by Department of Geography, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajastan
- Pattern Of Urbanization, Urban Functions And Urban Occupational Transformation In North 24 Parganas District, West Bengal. National conference on Issues and Challenges of Sustainability and Rural Livelihood in Desert Landscape: Vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Sponsored by PM-USHA (3-4 January, 2026) organised by Department of Geography, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajastan
- Spatio Temporal variability of Urban Heat Islands in Jharsuguda city, Odisha using LST spectral indices and Spatial Regression Models: A Python Based Geospatial Approach, 9TH NAGI international Conference, UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY, RANCHI UNIVERSITY, 7th–9th October, 2025
- Identification Of Borehole Points from Potential Hydro-Geological Lineaments in South Singhbhum Craton of Odisha. Odisha Research conclave at Sambalpur University, 14th-16th November 2023
- Structural Trend analysis of South Singhbhum region of Odisha using Remote Sensing. XVII DGSI International Geography Conference at Department of Geography, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. 25th to 27th February, 2023
- Impact of Weather Variability on vegetation health and change in land use land cover pattern via land classification of Kendujhar district, Odisha. 33rd International conference of Indian Institute of Geomorphologist. Dept. of Geography, University of Allahabad. 26th to 28th November, 2021
- Conservation and management of wetland in Bhubaneswar city in International conference of IGU in Agriculture, Food, Water, Biodiversity and Health in Changing Climate at Dept. of Geography, Burdwan University, West Bengal. March 6-8, 2020.
- Monitoring Wetland changes and urban wetland ecosystem services of Bhubaneswar city in OHEPEE Sponsored International conference held at Dept. of Economics, Berhampur University, Odisha. 22-23 February 2020.
- Determination of Vegetation health using NDVI Method in Kendujhar District Odisha in National seminar on Advances in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Dept. of Geology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. 16th February 2020.
- Surface water resource assessment of Baitarani river basin of Odisha using GIS and WEAP model in National Seminar on Desert ecosystem and Resource management: Opportunities and challenges at Dept. of Geography, Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jaipur, Rajasthan. 2-3 March 2019.
- Implications of morphometric analysis in the drought prone Khairbandhan drainage basin in International seminar on Society and sustainability: an interdisciplinary approach at Vivekananda College, Kolkata, West Bengal. 12-13 January 2019.
- Heat Wave: An alarming concern for Contemporary world- A case of Odisha in Workshop on Regional Environment & Climate in Odisha “Lightning, Thunderstorm and Heat Wave” organized by Indian Meteorological Society & CEC, ITER, Bhubaneswar. 23-24 March 2018.
- Water Security: Joining hands with Nature (Both Poster & Paper) in National Conference on World Water Day 2018 Campaign Nature of Water organized by United Nation & Department of Water Resources, Govt. of Odisha, Bhubaneswar. 22 March 2018.
- Quantitative analysis of Drainage parameters and evaluation of terrain of Deo & Khairabandhan Watershed in the National Seminar on Frontiers in Earth Science Researches organized by Department of Geology & Alumni Association, Bhubaneswar. 11 February 2018.
- Terrain evaluation through the assessment of morphometric parameters of Baitarani Basin area with special emphasis to Deo and Khair-bandhan watershed in National Conference of Institute of Indian Geographers (IIG) organized by Department of Applied Geography, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack. 26-28 December 2017.
- Land use change analysis and Socio-ecological issues in Bhubaneswar city in National conference on Environment and Development organized by Eastern Geographical Society, P.G Dept. of Geography, Utkal University. 27 April 2016.
- Conceptual Model for development of Urban Green Space in Bhubaneswar City, Odisha, India in XXXV International Congress of INCA organized by JNU, New Delhi. 15-17 December 2015.
- Smart Environmental Planning in Bhubaneswar City in Odisha Environment Congress organized by Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhubaneswar. Jan 22-24, 2015.
- Global Warming and Sea Level Rise in Eastern Coast of Odisha in National Seminar on Global Warming and Sea Level Rise and Livelihood Adaptation organized by ITER, Bhubaneswar. December 27, 2015.
- Coastal zone mapping of Odisha for Resource management using Geo-spatial Technology in National Seminar on Probable danger of Tsunami of coastal Odisha, developing of tsunami warning system and precautionary measures to be taken to save lives organised by Dept. of Geography, Dept. of Geology, Utkal University. Jan 21-22, 2015.
- Basin development Plan for Baitarani and Brahmani river basins of Odisha in International Seminar on Geosciences for Environmental Development and Environmental Challenges organized by P.G. Department of Geology, Utkal University. Jan 17-19, 2014.
- Water Resources and its utilization for irrigation and case study of check dams and its impact: A case study of Balangir District, Odisha in UGC-SAP-DRS-1 National Seminar on Water Resource Management organised by Department of Geography, Venkateswara University, Tirupati. Jan 22-23, 2014.
- Urban Green Space and Environmental Sustainable development in National seminar of Eastern Geographical Society organized by EGS, P.G Department of Geography, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. Feb 26, 2014.
- Surface Water Availability and Demand of Water in Baitarani River Basin in 4th International Geography Congress of NAGI on Coastal Zone Management: Issues and Challenges organized by P.G Dept. of Geography, Utkal University. Jan 16-18, 2013.
- Assessment of Urban Green Space based on Land suitability: A case study of Bhubaneswar City in ISG-ISRS Annual Conventions and National Symposium on Remote Sensing and GIS for Environment with special emphasis on Marine and Coastal Dynamics, organized by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Dec 4-6, 2013.
- Urban Sprawl, Land use change and its impact on Environment in Bhubaneswar City in National Seminar of National Association of Geographer, India (NAGI) on Hazards, Vulnerability and Sustainable Development, organized by Department of Geography, Patna University, Bihar & NAGI. Nov 2-4, 2012.
- Urban dynamics in Indian cities : A case study of Bhubaneswar City in National Seminar of Indian Social Science Congress, organized by India Academy of Social Sciences & KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. Dec 27-31, 2012.
- Changing morphology and declining urban Green zone in Bhubaneswar City in National Seminar of National Association of Geographer, India (Nagi) on Hazards, Vulnerability and Sustainable Development., organized by Department of Geography. Patna University. Bihar & NAGI. Nov 2-4, 2012.
- Integrated People Participation and Micro Level Planning of Beldal Village, using GIS Technique in UGC Sponsored International Seminar on Rural Development: Issues and Concern, organized by Department of Geography. BJB (Autonomous) College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. 10th March 2011.
- Urban Morphology of Bhubaneswar City using Remote Sensing in National Seminar 33rd Indian Geography Congress of NAGI organized by Department of Geography, University of Burdwan & NAGI. Nov 11-13, 2011.
- GIS based Vulnerability and Risk Assessment of Flood and Cyclone Preparedness Planning of Ganjam District in National Seminar on Human Vulnerability to Cyclone Hazards in the Coastal Regions, organized by Department of Geography, Utkal University. March 25-26, 2008.
- GIS based Agriculture Planning of Gajapati District, Odisha in the National Seminar on Natural Resource Management & Rural India, organised by Department of Geography, Govt. Women’s College, Sambalpur, Odisha. March 28-29, 2008.
- Electoral Information System for Ganjam District in U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Good Governance: A Panacea for Third World Development, organised by Dept. of Political Science, Brahmani College, Kendrapara, Odisha. March 30-31, 2008.
- Effects of Climate Change on Bio-diversity in Odisha in the National Seminar on Natural Resource Management & Rural India, organized by Department of Geography, Govt. Women’s College, Sambalpur, Odisha. March 28-29, 2008.
- GIS based Flood Information System – A Case Study on Kendrapara District in National Symposium on Natural Hazards and Disaster Management, organised by P.G. Dept. of Applied Geography, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack. March 18, 2007.
- Population Growth and Sustainable Development: A Case Study on Cuttack City in U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Natural Resources Management and Sustainable Development, organised by P.G. Dept. of Applied Geography, Ravenshaw College, Cuttack. Feb 26-27, 2005.
- National Workshop on Building Climate Resilience and Mainstreaming DRR in the State of Odisha organized by Climate Action Network South Asia and P.G. Dept. of Geography. April 23-24, 2016.
- UGC Sponsored Skill-based Workshop on Disaster Management Geoinformatics organized by Dept. of Geography, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. 2016.
- UGC Sponsored Skill-based Workshop on Geoinformatics organized by Dept. of Geography, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. November 20-21, 2015.
- Workshop on Integrated Water Resources Management Planning organized by Indo Australia Joint Working Group & Department of Water Resources, Government of Odisha. Oct 5-6, 2012.
- Two days’ National level workshop cum consultation on ‘Strengthening Tobacco control Laws in India: From Policy to Practice’ organised by National Law University, Odisha in collaboration with National Law University, Tripura & Vital Strategies (New Delhi) on 14th-15th November, 2025
- Refresher Course (14 days) in Research Methodology and Academic Writing organized by MMTC, Indian Institute of Technology. IIT (ISM), Dhanbad, Jharkhand. 3 November-15 November, 2025
- Comprehensive online training on ‘Understanding Research Metrics : Essential tools for Academic Excellence’ organised by Springer Nature for One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) member institutions on 12.06.2025
- Invited and Participated as START Coordinator of Utkal University in ‘National Workshop on Space Science Exploration and Career Opportunities for Students’ on 20.03.2025 and IIRS Academia Meet on 21.03.2025 organized by IIRS, Dehradun.
- Two days’ workshop on ‘Author’s workshop on Academic writing to develop textbooks for Higher education in Bharatiya Languages-Odia’ for textbook writing in Odia language for undergraduate level at MMTC, Utkal University from 11th Nov. 2024 to 12 Nov. 2024.
- Faculty Development Programme on Enabling a perfect Research ecosystem with Science Direct and Mendeley at Odisha State Higher Education Consortium, Bhubaneswar, 2nd November 2023.
- Faculty Development Programme on Identifying fake, Cloned, Predatory journal in Academics at Odisha State Higher Education Council, Bhubaneswar, 25 April 2022.
- Faculty Development Programme (5 days) on Smart Cities Organized by AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy at Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad. 12th-16th October 2020.
- Faculty Development Programme: Teachers training on Disaster Management (5 days) Organized by National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi in collaboration with Pondicherry University. 21st-25th September 2020.
- Faculty Development Programme (7 days) on Challenges of Sustainable Development – A Global Perspective Organized by Department of Economics, Sree Devi Kumari Women’s College, Kuzhithurai (PO), Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. 14th-20th September 2020.
- Faculty Development Programme (1 day) for the ICSI Conference on EMPOWERING EDUCATORS Organized by Institute of Company Secretaries in India (ICSI), Bhubaneswar. 12th September 2020.
- Faculty Development Programme (5 days) at Utkal University on LEADERSHIP & EXCELLENCE organized by AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy, New Delhi. 7th-11th September 2020.
- Faculty Development Programme (5 days) for the Academic Faculty member of Utkal University at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi. 2nd March – 6th March 2020.
- Global to Local Sustainability and Future Earth at IGU International Conference organized by Department of Geography, MLSU, Udaipur, Rajasthan. 18th-20th December 2020.
- Participated in the 35th episode of FMMGI Lecture, Institute for Environmental Research & Rural Development, Patna on April 16, 2023.
- National Education Policy 2020: Opportunities Unlocked of theme Inspiring Teachers Strengthening Generations in the 4th National Teachers’ Congress, Pune, India. 15th-18th December 2020.
- Writing Research Proposal and Research Funding for Women and Young researchers in Webinar Series on Research and Publication Ethics organized by Progress with Prof. Mahamani, YouTube channel. 29th November 2020.
- Co-chaired a session on the theme Urban Environmental Issues and Challenges at XVth DGSI International Geography online conference on the theme Climate Change, Disasters and Sustainable Livelihood organized by Department of Geography, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj. 26th-28th November, 2020.
- Urban Flood Hazard Analysis of Bhubaneswar City at XVth DGSI International Geography online conference on the theme Climate Change, Disasters and Sustainable Livelihood organized by Department of Geography, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj. 26th-28th November, 2020.
- Journal Indexing Database and Impact Factor in Webinar Series on Research and Publication Ethics organized by Progress with Prof. Mahamani, YouTube channel. 22nd November 2020.
- Progress and Dimensions in Geographical Research in International Webinar organized by the Department of Geography, Aliah University, Kolkata, India. 3rd November 2020.
- Flood Resilience: Opportunities and Challenges of the event ‘DRR Week 2020’. 13th October 2020.
- The Sundarbans: A Natural Resilliency of the Country of the event ‘DRR Week 2020’. 12th October 2020.
- Mainstreaming DRR and the Role of Youth of the event ‘DRR Week 2020’. 7th October 2020.
- The Power of GIS and 3D Modelling at International Webinar organised by GEO-PASSIONATES – A Research Initiative. 4th October 2020.
- Eastern Philosophy & The West in International Webinar organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Margherita College, Tinsukia, Assam, India. 29th September 2020.
- Climate Change: It’s Time for Action in International Webinar organised by Department of Geography, Government P.G. College, Karnaprayag, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India under the aegis of IQAC. 16th September 2020.
- Impacts of COVID-19 on Tourism Sector: Opportunities & Challenges in National Seminar organized by Department of Geography, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. 8th September 2020.
- Contemporary Discourse on Geography – An International Webinar Series organized by School of Geography, Gangadhar Meher University, Amruta Vihar, Sambalpur. 28th Aug-14th Oct, 2020.
- Navigating Change with Anticipatory Governance of the event ‘DRR Week 2020’. 10th October 2020.
- Community Engagement for DRR & Resillience of the event ‘DRR Week 2020’. 9th October 2020.
- Training cum Workshop (5 days) on Coordinated Preparation of High Resolution National Foundation Spatial Data (NFSD) for Gram Panchayat and Ward Level Mapping organized by Odisha Space Applications Centre, Bhubaneswar. December 18-22, 2018.
- UGC Sponsored Short Term Programme (One Week) on Stress Management organised by UGC-HRDC, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar. 20 July-25 July, 2018.
- Refresher Course (21 days) in Environment, Forestry and Disaster Management organised by UGC-HRDC, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar. 15 January-4 April, 2018.
- ISRO Sponsored NNRMS Course (8 weeks) in Application of Remote Sensing & GIS in Geo-Sciences at Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun. 1st May to 22nd June 2018.
- Capacity Building Program (2 weeks) on Research Proposal Development for Faculties of University/Colleges jointly organized by ICSSR, New Delhi & Utkal University. 1st May to 11th May 2017.
- Orientation Course (4 weeks) at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. 29 August-23 September, 2016.
- Training (7 days) on Geo-Spatial Technologies for Planning and Management of Watershed Projects at National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad. 5-10 October, 2015.
- Training on Research Methodology for Ph.D. Students (10 days), jointly organised by NCDS, Bhubaneswar & ICSSR, New Delhi. 2013.
- International Training Programme (1 month) on Hydrologic Modelling using Remote Sensing and GIS jointly organized by ADB & Water Resources, Govt. of Odisha. 5 September-6 October, 2011.
- Training on Arc GIS 9, Arc GIS 10.1 (Duration 4 days) organised by ESRI, India at ORSAC, Bhubaneswar. 2011.
Refresher Courses, FDP’s, Workshops and Training
- Awards, Honours and Professional Recognitions
- Gyan Bhushan Puraskar – Dynamic Professor (2023):
Awarded the Gyan Bhushan Puraskar – Dynamic Professor for the year 2023 by the Global Scholar Foundation, Pune and Belgave Education at Manohar, Hyderabad on 21 May 2023. - Government Recognition for Outstanding Performance:
Felicitated by the Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources Department, Government of Odisha for outstanding services as a Senior Consultant (GIS) to the Odisha Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Programme (OIIAWMIP), funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID). - Visiting Professor:
Appointed as Visiting Professor to the College of Engineering and Technology (CET), Bhubaneswar. - Visiting Professor:
Appointed as Visiting Professor to the Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), Bhubaneswar. - Empanelled Resource Person:
Empanelled by the Department of Water Resources, Government of Odisha to provide training for newly appointed Assistant Executive Engineers. - UGC-NET Qualification:
Qualified the University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) conducted by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi in 2013.
- Gyan Bhushan Puraskar – Dynamic Professor (2023):
- Coordinator, P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University (1st December 2025 – Present)
- Course Coordinator, P.G. Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS, Department of Geography, Utkal University (June 2023 – Present)
- Superintendent, Gopabandhu Chattrabas (GH-I), Utkal University (12 January 2021 – 13 September 2024)
- Assistant Superintendent, Gopabandhu Chattrabas (GH-I), Utkal University (9 July 2018 – 11 January 2021)
- In-charge, Alumni Affairs, Utkal University (January 2025 – Present)
- Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Estate, Utkal University (May 2026 – Present)
- Academic Counsellor, IGNOU Regional Centre, Bhubaneswar (2018 – Present)
- Chairman, Board of Studies, Geography, Utkal University (2025–26)
- Chairman, Board of Studies, Remote Sensing & GIS, Utkal University (2025–26)
- Course Coordinator, “Future of India’s Space Exploration” under ISRO’s START Programme, Utkal University Nodal Centre (09 January 2025 – 29 January 2025)
- Course Coordinator, “Exploration of the Solar System” under ISRO’s START Programme, Utkal University Nodal Centre (24 April 2024 – 10 May 2024)
- Course Coordinator, “Overview of Space Science and Technology” under ISRO’s START Programme, Utkal University Nodal Centre (20 July 2023 – 07 August 2023)
- Course Coordinator, Training in Geoinformatics, Department of Geography, Utkal University (08 December 2021 – 22 December 2021)
- Secretary, Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS), Bhubaneswar Chapter (2023–25)
- Secretary, Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS), Bhubaneswar Chapter (2025–27)
- Council Member, Indian Meteorological Society (IMS), Bhubaneswar Chapter (2024–26)
- Joint Secretary, Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS), Bhubaneswar Chapter (2018–22)
- Joint Secretary, Faculty Club, Utkal University
- Member, UGC-Alumni Connect, Utkal University
- Nominated Member, MO College Abhijan Parichalana Sangathan, Utkal University
- Nominated Member, Conducting Board, Department of Geography, Utkal University
- Centre Superintendent, P.G. Diploma in RS & GIS Examination (2023–24 & 2024–25)
- Subject Expert for Walk-in Interview for Appointment of Guest Lecturers in Geography, N.C. Autonomous College, Jajpur (23 June 2025)
- External Subject Expert for Finalization of Syllabus for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for TGT Geography, NCERT, New Delhi
- Flying Squad Member, Professional MBBS Examination, Odisha University of Health Sciences (2023–24)
- Flying Squad Member, Professional Dental & MBBS Examination, Odisha University of Health Sciences (2024–25)
- Member, Board of Studies, Geography, Utkal University
- Member, Board of Studies, Geoinformatics, Utkal University
- Member, Board of Studies, Remote Sensing & GIS, Utkal University
- External Member, Board of Studies, Geography, Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar
- Nominated Member, Conducting Board, Geography, Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar
- External Member, Board of Studies, Rajendra University, Balangir
- External Member, Board of Studies, School of Tribal Resource Management (Geography), KIIS Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar
- External Member, Board of Studies, Geography, Government Autonomous College, Phulbani
- External Member, Board of Studies, Environmental Science, Government Autonomous College, Phulbani
- External Member (Subject Expert), Board of Studies, SKCG Autonomous College, Paralakhemundi
- External Member (University Nominee), Board of Studies, N.C. Autonomous College, Jajpur
- External Member (VC Nominee), Board of Studies, P.N. Autonomous College, Khordha (2024–27)
- Nominated Member, Conducting Board & Moderator, P.N. Autonomous College, Khordha (2024–27)
- Member, Department Research Committee (DRC), Department of Geography, Utkal University
- Member, Residential Committee, Utkal University (2018–2024)
- Member, Discipline Committee, Utkal University Utsav Odisha (28–29 April 2023)
- Member, Discipline Committee, Utkal University Foundation Day (27 November 2023)
- Member, Local Inspection Committee for Grant of Provisional Affiliation to Colleges (Session 2020–21)
- Member, Flying Squad for University Examinations, Utkal University
- Tabulator for Examination-related Works, Utkal University
- Member, NAAC Visit Monitoring and Execution Committee, Utkal University (2016–21)
- Working Committee Member, Inter-University Athletic Competition (2023–24)
- Working Committee Member, Inter-University Extra-Curricular Activities Competition (2022–23)
- Member, M.A./M.Sc. Syllabus Revision Committee (Academic Session 2021–22), Utkal University
- Member, Teacher Council, Department of Geography, Utkal University
- Seminar Advisor, P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University
- Teacher In-charge, Student Activities, P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University
- Teacher In-charge, Alumni, P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University
- GIS & Remote Sensing Laboratory In-charge, P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University (2016 – Present)
- Admission In-charge (M.A./M.Sc.), P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University
- Moderator, Paper Setter and External Examiner for Various Colleges and Universities in India
- Founder Member, Eco-Club, Department of Geography, Utkal University
- Executive Board Member, Eastern Geographical Society
- Chief Editor, Vani Prakash, Gopabandhu Chhatrabas, Utkal University
- Editor, Purabi, New Hostel, Ravenshaw College, Cuttack (2002–2004)
- Editorial Board Member, Eastern Geographer Journal
- Editorial Board Member, Ravenshaw Sahitya Sansad (2002–2004)
- Convenor, Webinar on “GeoAI for Everyone: How AI, GIS & Remote Sensing Are Transforming the World”, jointly organized by the Department of Geography, Utkal University and AGSRT, Bengaluru (16 December 2025)
- Convenor, Special Lecture on “Landscape Sustainability: A New Dimension of Environmental Philosophy” by Prof. Dr. Malaya Mukhopadhyaya, jointly organized by the Department of Geography, Utkal University and ISRS Bhubaneswar Chapter (19 January 2026)
- Convenor, Felicitation of Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, DG, IMD, on receiving the Sasakawa Award by the United Nations (17 June 2025)
- Convenor, “Meet the Alumni Programme” featuring Prof. Dr. Bedangdas Mohanty, NISER (31 January 2025)
- Convenor, “Meet the Alumni Programme” featuring Padma Shri Guru Kumkum Mohanty (25 February 2025)
- Convenor, State-Level Workshop on Community-Based Disaster Management (06 May 2023)
- Organising Secretary, National Workshop on Geospatial Data Analysis for Natural Resource Management (17–18 March 2023)
- Organising Secretary, National Webinar on Celebration of Earth Day (22 April 2021)
- Organising Secretary, International Webinar on Urban Transformation in South Asia (22 December 2021)
- Organising Secretary, Seminar on Career Prospects in Geography (20 December 2021)
- Organising Committee Member, National Conference of the Institute of Indian Geographers (IIG), Ravenshaw University (December 2017)
- Organising Committee Member, National Symposium on Tropical Meteorology, Indian Meteorological Society, Bhubaneswar (December 2016)
- Examiner for Valuation of Answer Scripts, Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) and Other Examination Bodies
- Teacher In-charge, M.A./M.Sc. Study Tour to Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur & New Delhi (28 January 2026 – 05 February 2026)
- Teacher In-charge, P.G. Diploma in RS & GIS Field Tour to Chilika, Barkul (04 January 2026)
- Teacher In-charge, P.G. Field Tour to Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh (12 January 2025 – 18 January 2025)
- Teacher In-charge, P.G. Diploma in RS & GIS Field Tour to Fategarh, Nayagarh (08 December 2024)
- Teacher In-charge, P.G. Field Tour to Koraput, Odisha (2016)
- Teacher In-charge, P.G. Field Tour to Nainital, Dehradun & Delhi (2018)
- Teacher In-charge, P.G. Field Tour to Gangtok, Sikkim (2019)
- Reviewer of the Journal ‘Indian Journal of Spatial Science’, Kolkata
- Annual Member of National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI). 2025
- Life Member of Indian Meteorological Society, New Delhi
- Life Member of Science for Common people & Society (SCOPES), Bhubaneswar
- Life Member of Odisha Environmental Society, Bhubaneswar
- Life Member of Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Dehradun
- Life Member of Eastern Geographical Society, Bhubaneswar
- Life Member of Geographical Society of Himachal Pradesh (L-309)
- Life Member of Old Students Association, Radhanath Institute of Advanced studies in Education (RNIASE), Cuttack
- Executive Member of Utkal University Teachers Association, Bhubaneswar from 2016 to 2025.
- Life Member of Utkal University Teachers Association, Bhubaneswar
- Life Member of Alumni Association, Utkal University
- Executive Member of Utkal University Geographers Alumni Association.
- Member of Ravenshaw University Alumni Association, Cuttack
- Life Member of New Hostel Alumni Association. Ravenshaw University Cuttack
- Presiding officer & Counting Supervisor in the simultaneous general election, 2019 at Bhubaneswar (Lok Sabha & Bidhan Sabha)
- Presiding Officer to conduct simultaneous election for Mayor and Corporator in Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation on 24th March, 2022.
- Presiding officer in the simultaneous general election, 2024 at Puri (Lok Sabha & Bidhan Sabha)