- Ore Geology
- Structural Geology
- Disaster Management
| Examination | Name of the Board/University | Year of Passing | Percentage of Marks Obtained | Division/Class/Grade | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School / Matric | Board of Secondary Education, Orissa | 1988 | 85.14% | First Division | Oriya, English, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History |
| Intermediate | Council of Higher Secondary Education, Orissa | 1990 | 71.77% | First Division | English, Oriya, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology |
| B.Sc. (Graduation) | Berhampur University | 1993 | 78.5% | First Class Honours with Distinction | Geology (Hons.), Physics, Chemistry |
| M.Sc. (Post Graduation) | Utkal University | 1995 | 78.1% | First Class | Geology |
| M.Phil. | Utkal University | 1997 | 67.75% | Passed | Geology |
| Ph.D. | Utkal University | 2002 | – | Awarded | Geology |
| Designation | Department | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | P.G. Department of Geology | 09.08.2004 | 20.11.2015 |
| Associate Professor | P.G. Department of Geology | 21.11.2015 | Till Date |
30 years of research experience in Ore Geology
Ore Geology, Disaster Management, Mineral Optics, Structural Geology
- Pattanayak, L. and Beura, D. (2026) Lithology and petrography of Iron Formation of Badampahar-Maharajpur area, Mayurbhanj District, Odisha. Vistas in Geological Research, Vol. 22, pp. 17-27, ISBN: 978-93-5692-788-9.
- Moharana, M. and Beura, D. (2026) Petrographic characterization of Banded Iron Formation (BIF) of Bolani Iron Ore deposit, Bonai-Keonjhar belt, Odisha. Vistas in Geological Research, Vol. 22, pp. 100-110, ISBN: 978-93-5692-788-9.
- Mahanta, J., Mishra, S., Mahanta, C.R., Beura, D. and Beuria, P.C. (2025) Magnetization Roasting for Enhancing the Iron Values of Banded Hematite Jasper: A Geometallurgical Case Study. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, pp. 1-19.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-025-01259-4 - Beura, D. (2025) Non-diastrophic Structural Signatures in Iron Formations of Iron Ore Super Group of Odisha, India. Vistas in Geological Research, Vol. 21, pp. 198-206, ISBN: 978-93-342-2448-1.
- Behera, R., Beura, D. and Parida, A. (2024) Tectonically Controlled Depositional Environment of Iron Formation of Bonai-Keonjhar Belt, Odisha, India. SGAT Bulletin, pp. 48-59.
- Parida, A. and Beura, D. (2024) Field relationship of Detrital Iron Ore Deposit of Chamakpur-Inganjharan area with Joda East Iron Formation, Keonjhar District, Odisha. Vistas in Geological Research, Vol. 20, pp. 1-7.
- Parida, A. and Beura, D. (2023) Erosion-deposition Framework for Detrital Iron Ore Deposit (DID) of Chamakpur-Inganjharan area of Keonjhar District, Odisha. Vistas in Geological Research, Vol. 19, pp. 170-176, ISBN: 978-93-5813-109-3.
- Mahanta, J., Beura, D., Mahanta, C.R. and Beuria, P.C. (2023) Textural Development in Minerals of Iron Formation of Eastern India: Importance for Downstream Processing. Vistas in Geological Research, Vol. 19, pp. 177-183, ISBN: 978-93-5813-109-3.
- Parida, A. and Beura, D. (2023) Petrographic Analysis of Brecciated Iron Deposits (BID) of Bonai-Keonjhar Iron Ore Belt of Odisha, India. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 12, Issue 8, August 2023, pp. 2491-2496, ISSN: 2319-7064.
- Beura, D. (2023) Studies on Colour Chronicle and Superposition of Arts Found in Odisha, India. International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods, ISSN: 2455-6211, Volume 11, Issue 10, October 2023, pp. 2061-2066.
- Parida, A. and Beura, D. (2023) Morphology and Mineralogical Characteristics of Detrital Iron Deposit of North Odisha Iron Ore Craton, India. Indian Journal of Science and Technology (IJST), 2023, 16(24), pp. 1823-1832.
- Nanda, S. and Beura, D. (2021) Implicating the Origin and Depositional Environment of Banded Iron Formation (BIF) of Bonai-Keonjhar Iron Ore Belt in Eastern India from its Petrography and Geochemistry. Geology of Ore Deposits, Vol. 63, No. 6, pp. 497-514.
- Beura, D. and Parida, A.R. (2021) Landslides in Himalayan States with special reference to Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Emerging Science, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 11-17, ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. (2021) Forest Fire: Causes, Consequences and Management. Emerging Science, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 28-31, ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. (2020) Environmental Revival during COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown: A Temporary Transformation. Emerging Science, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 15-19, ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. (2020) Disaster Management with Special Reference to Super Cyclone Amphan in Odisha. Emerging Science, Vol. 12, Issue 4, pp. 15-20.
- Beura, D. (2020) Environmental Impact of Mining Activities in Odisha with Special Reference to Air Pollution. Emerging Science, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 14-21, ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Nanda, S., Pani, S. and Beura, D. (2020) Recovery of Iron Values through Conventional Beneficiation Techniques from Banded Hematite Jasper of Eastern India with Special Reference to Mineralogical and Chemical Characterization. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 13(38), pp. 3960-3969, ISSN: 0974-5645.
- Nanda, S., Pani, S. and Beura, D. (2020) Recovery of Iron Values through Conventional Beneficiation Techniques from Banded Hematite Jasper of Eastern India with Special Reference to Mineralogical and Chemical Characterization. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 13(38), pp. 3960-3969, ISSN: 0974-5645.
- Beura, D. (2020) Environmental Revival during COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown: A Temporary Transformation. Emerging Science, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 15-19, ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. (2020) Environmental impact of mining activities in Odisha with special reference to air pollution. Emerging Science, Vol-12, No.1, pp.14-21. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. (2019) Tropical Cyclone Fani: Post-Disaster Challenges and Long Term Management. Emerging Science, Vol-11, No.1, pp.11-14. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. and Satpathy, B. (2019) REE Geochemistry of Shaly Rocks Associated with Iron Formation of Bonai-Keonjhar Belt, Odisha with Special Reference to Bansapani-Jilling-Jajang Area. Vistas In Geological Research, No.17, pp.80-87. ISBN: 978-93-5351-340-5.
- Behera, R. and Beura, D. (2019) Lithology and Petrography of Iron Formation of Bonai-Keonjhar Belt with Special Reference to Jajang Area, Odisha. Vistas In Geological Research, No.17, pp.88-97. ISBN: 978-93-5351-340-5.
- Beura, D. (2018) Managing the Disaster Titli. Emerging Science, Vol-10, No.4, pp.36-39. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. (2018) Micro Textures and Structures in Chromitite Deposit of Sukinda Ultramafic Belt, Odisha, India: Their Genetic Implication. International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Vol.11, No.03, pp.241-246. ISSN: 0974-5904.
- Beura, D. and Behera, R. (2018) Iron ore localisation and its controlling factors in the eastern limb of Bonai Keonjhar belt, Odisha, India. International Research Journal of Earth Sciences, Vol.6(6), pp.9-15. ISSN: 2321-2527.
- Beura, D. (2018) Dust Storms and its Severity in India. Emerging Science, Vol-10, No.2, pp.42-44. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. and Dash, M. (2018) Microstructures of Magnetite-Ilmenite-Martite Assemblage in Orthomagmatic Intrusive in the Granulite Terrain of Eastern Ghats Mobile Belt Around Polasara Area, Ganjam District, Odisha. Vistas In Geological Research, No.16, pp.49-58. ISBN: 81-900907-0-4.
- Beura, D. (2018) Sixth Mass Extinction and Role of Human. Emerging Science, Vol-10, No.1, pp.10-12. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Majhi, S., Beura, D. and Singh, P. (2017) Petrography of Iron Formation of Hirapur Area of Nawrangpur District, Odisha. SGAT Bulletin, Vol.18, No.1, June 2017, pp.7-14.
- Beura, D. (2017) Gender Gap in Science and Technology. International Journal of Research – GRANTHAALAYAH, 5(6), pp.324-330. ISSN: 2350-0530.
- Beura, D. (2017) Conservation of Mineral Resources for Sustainable Use. Emerging Science, Vol-9, No.1, pp.18-20. ISSN: 0976-4100, UGC-48959.
- Beura, D. (2017) Depletion of Water Bodies Due to Urbanisation and its Management. International Education and Research Journal, 3(6), pp.204-205. ISSN: 2454-9916.
- Nanda, S.K., Beura, D., Parida, A. and Behera, R. (2017) Mineralogical Characterization and Beneficiation of Recemented Iron Ore of Noamundi Iron Ore Group, Jharkhand. Vistas In Geological Research, No.15, pp.26-37. ISBN: 81-900907-0-4.
- Beura, D. (2017) Diagenetic Behaviour of Iron Formation of Badampahar-Gorumahisani-Suleipat Belt, Odisha: A Petrographic Scope. Vistas In Geological Research, No.15, pp.12-19. ISBN: 81-900907-0-4.
- Beura, D. (2016) Climate Changes: Causes and Consequences. Emerging Science, Vol-8, No.3, pp.7-11. ISSN: 0976-4100, UGC-48959.
- Beura, D. (2016) Solar Energy: The Future Alternate Energy Source for India. Emerging Science, Vol-8, No.4, pp.29-32. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. (2016) Preparedness Programme in Disaster Management: A Structural Model. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, Vol.7, Issue 11, pp.14494-14497. ISSN: 0976-3031.
- Beura, D., Singh, P., Satpathy, B., Behera, S. and Nanda, S.K. (2016) Field Relationship among the Three Iron Ore Groups of Iron Ore Super Group Encircling the North Odisha Iron Ore Craton, India: A Comparison Study. Journal of Geosciences and Geomatics, Vol.4, No.3, pp.53-60. ISSN: 2373-6704.
- Beura, D. (2016) Provincial Development of Iron Ore Deposits Around North Odisha Iron Ore Craton: A Genesis Viewpoint. Vistas In Geological Research, No.14, pp.96-107. ISBN: 81-900907-0-4.
- Nanda, S.K., Beura, D., Satpathy, B., Behera, S. and Parida, A. (2016) Petrographic Characterisation of Brecciated Iron Deposits of Khandbandh Area, Keonjhar District, Odisha. Vistas In Geological Research, No.14, pp.108-115. ISBN: 81-900907-0-4.
- Beura, D. (2016) Nepal Earthquake: An Extreme Geohazard. Emerging Science, Vol-8, No.1, pp.25-27. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. (2016) Coastal Erosion in Odisha: Causes and Consequences with Special Reference to Puri Beach Erosion. OEC Annual Report, pp.105-112.
- Beura, D. (2015) Superposed Deformation Fabrics in the Precambrian Rocks of the Iron Ore Super Group of Odisha, with Special Reference to Badampahar-Gorumahisani-Suleipat Belt. Vistas In Geological Research, Special Publication in Geology (13), January 2015, pp.10-17. ISBN: 81-900907-0-4.
- Beura, D. (2015) Technological Upgradation for Mineral Development: In Context with Iron Ore Mineral. International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.4, No.7, pp.71-72. ISSN: 2277-8179.
- Beura, D. (2015) Floods in Mahanadi River, Odisha, India: Its Causes and Management. International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (IJEAS), Vol.2, Issue 2, pp.51-55. ISSN: 2394-3661.
- Beura, D. (2015) Clean Energy for Better Tomorrow. Science Horizon, Vol.5, Issue 3, pp.44-48. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. (2015) Natural Resource Management for Sustainable Development. Emerging Science, Vol.7, No.4, pp.22-24. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. and Satpathy, B. (2014) Geometry of Fold Structures and Their Interference Patterns in Banded Iron Formation of Eastern Limb of Bonai-Keonjhar Belt, Odisha, India. Journal of Geosciences and Geomatics, Vol.2, No.5A, pp.1-6.
- Beura, D. (2014) Geological aspects and management of rock art with special reference to conservation. Book Chapter-22, Rock Art Studies, Aryan Books International, Vol.1, pp.399-411. ISBN: 978-81-7305-491-4.
- Beura, D. (2014) Tectono-Structural Overviews of Iron Formation of North Odisha, India. Journal of Geosciences and Geomatics, Vol. 2, pp. 57-61. ISSN: 2373-6704.
- Behera, P., Beura, D. and Sarangi, S. (2013) Role of wind action on erosion at Puri Beach of Odisha, India. Vistas in Geological Research, U.U. Special Publication in Geology (12), pp.116-121. ISBN: 81-900907-0-4.
- Satpathy, B. and Beura, D. (2013) Establishment of Lithostratigraphy of Some Banded Iron Formations of Iron Ore Supergroup of Odisha, India. International Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology (IJEIT), Vol.2, Issue 7, pp.146-150. ISSN: 2277-3754.
- Beura, D. (2013) Food Waste, Its Impact on Environment and Management. Emerging Science, Vol.5, No.6, pp.43-45. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. and Satpathy, B. (2012) Petrographic Characterisation of Banded Iron Formation of Bonai-Keonjhar Belt with Special Reference to Banspani-Jilling-Jajang Sector, Odisha. International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Vol.05, No.04, pp.767-774. ISSN: 0974-5904.
- Beura, D., Satpathy, B. and Singh, P. (2012) Studies on Petromicrography of BIF in Eastern Limb of Bonai-Keonjhar Belt with Special Reference to Banspani-Jilling-Jajang Area of Keonjhar District, Odisha. Vistas in Geological Research, U.U. Special Publication in Geology (11), pp.159-167. ISBN: 81-900907-0-4.
- Beura, D. (2012) Green Economy for Environmental Protection. Emerging Science, Vol.4, No.7, pp.7-8. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. (2012) Environmental Impact of Iron Ore Mining in Odisha and its Management. Emerging Science, Vol.4, No.3, pp.33-37. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. and Behera, S. (2011) Studies on Some Geological Variations of Chromite Deposits of Sukinda Ultramafic Complex of Orissa. Vistas in Geological Research, U.U. Special Publication in Geology (10), pp.137-143. ISBN: 81-900907-0-4.
- Beura, D. (2011) Mining Threat to Forest Resource. Emerging Science, Vol.III, No.12, pp.26-28. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. (2011) The Tsunami Disaster. Emerging Science, Vol.III, No.4, pp.6-9. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. and Singh, P. (2010) A Conceptual Approach to Solid Waste Management in Artisanal and Small Scale Mining Areas: A Case Study from Bajpur-Tapang Area in Khurda District of Orissa, India. Vistas in Geological Research, U.U. Special Publication in Geology (9), pp.110-119. ISBN: 81-900907-0-4.
- Beura, D. (2010) Global Warming and Geological Hazards. Emerging Science, Vol.II, No.7, pp.10-12. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. (2010) Attracting Human Attention to Environmental Issues: A Noble Concept of World Environmental Day. Emerging Science, Vol.II, No.1, pp.8-11. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. (2010) Copenhagen Summit 2009: Fighting the Global Climate Change. Emerging Science, Vol.I, No.8, pp.34-38. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D., Acharya, D., Singh, P. and Acharya, S. (2009) Högbomite Associated with Vanadium Bearing Titaniferous Magnetite of Mafic-Ultramafic Suite of Moulabhanj Igneous Complex, Orissa, India. Journal of Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering, Vol.8, No.9, pp.317-327. ISSN: 2327-4085.
- Beura, D. (2009) Knowing the Earth’s Interior. Emerging Science, Vol.I, No.5, pp.20-22. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. (2009) The Mystery of Earth’s Origin. Emerging Science, Vol.I, No.3, pp.33-34. ISSN: 0976-4100.
- Beura, D. (2008) Iron Ore Deposits of Orissa: Its Present Status and Future Destiny with Special Reference to Industrial Agglomeration and Trade Diversification. Journal of Society of Geoscientists and Allied Technologists, Vol.9, No.1, pp.33-44. ISSN: 0972-2173.
- Beura, D. (2008) Petrographic Characterization of BIF of Archaean Greenstone Belt: A Case Study around Thakurani Sector of Bonai-Keonjhar Belt, North Orissa, India. Vistas in Geological Research, U.U. Special Publication in Geology (7), pp.76-85. ISBN: 81-900907-0-4.
- Beura, D. (2007) Lithostratigraphy of Archaean Supracrustal Belt with Special Reference to Badampahar Area, Mayurbhanj District, Orissa. Vistas in Geological Research, U.U. Special Publication in Geology (6), pp.66-70. ISBN: 81-900907-0-4.
- Singh, P., Beura, D. and Acharya, S. (2007) BIF and Iron Ore: An Academic Perspective and Commercial Vision. Vistas in Geological Research, U.U. Special Publication in Geology (6), pp.71-73. ISBN: 81-900907-0-4.
- Beura, D. (2006) Artisanal and Small Scale Mining and Environment – A Case Study from Bajpur-Tapang Area, Khurda District, Orissa. Vistas in Geological Research, U.U. Special Publication in Geology (5), pp.173-177. ISBN: 81-900907-0-4.
- Beura, D. and Singh, P. (2006) Disaster Management in Orissa Coast – An Information Technology Vision. Journal of Society of Geoscientists and Allied Technologists, Vol.7, No.1, pp.27-36. ISSN: 0972-2173.
- Beura, D. and Singh, P. (2005) Environmental Deposition of Iron Formation of Greenstone Belt of North Orissa, India. Vistas in Geological Research, U.U. Special Publication in Geology (4), pp.246-255. ISBN: 81-900907-0-4.
- Beura, D., Acharya, D., Singh, P. and Acharya, S. (2004) Environmental Impact of Open Cast Mining, Its Appraisal and Management – A Case Study from Kansa-Kathpal Chromite Belt, Jajpur District, Orissa. Vistas in Geological Research, U.U. Special Publication in Geology (3), pp.106-112. ISBN: 81-900907-0-4.
- Beura, D. (2009) Cyclone Disaster Management with Special Reference to Orissa Coast, India. Book Chapter-10, Geological Hazards, New India Publishing Agency, pp.133-153. ISBN: 978-81-908512-75.
- Beura, D. (2009) Cyclone Disaster Management with Special Reference to Orissa Coast, India. Book Chapter-10, Geological Hazards, New India Publishing Agency, pp.133-153. ISBN: 978-81-908512-75.
- Beura, D. (2015) Chromite Deposits of Sukinda Ultramafic Belt, Odisha – A Genesis Perspective. In Emerging Trends in Mineral Development and Environmental Issues, Capital Publishing Company, pp.114-127. ISBN: 978-93-81891-27-8.
Text Books
| Sl. No. | Name of Publisher | Address & Website | Name of Book with ISBN/ISSN Number | Page No. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lambert Academic Publishing | Germany | Archaean Schist Belt of Odisha, India: Structure and Tectonics ISBN: 9783659749957 |
120 | 2015 |
| 2 | SR Barik | Cuttack | Sabuja Swapna | 76 | 2014 |
| 3 | Satyam Book Agency | Prkrutika Sampada O Paribesha ISBN: 978-81-920607-7-4 |
80 | 2012 | |
| 4 | Ezy’s Publication | Bhubaneswar | Ama Paribeasha: Kichhi Katha Kichhi Byatha | 96 | 2011 |
| 5 | Kalingaprava Prakasani | Banya O Anyanya Kavita | 64 | 2011 | |
| 6 | Sara Book Publication | Fundamentals of Mineral Optics ISBN: 9781630426064 |
94 | 2016 | |
| 7 | Science and Education Publishing | USA | Recent Trends in Geological Researches (Edited Volume) ISSN: 23736704 |
28 | 2014 |
| 8 | Baitarani Publication | Pratikriyashila Pruthivi ISBN: 8187467312 |
85 | 2017 | |
| 9 | Baitarani Publication | Rock Arts of Odisha – Geology and Conservation ISBN: 8187467304 |
88 | 2017 | |
| 10 | Teerataranga Publication | Handbook of Disaster Management ISBN: 9178335505 |
115 | 2023 |
Edited Books
| S.N. | Book Title | Editor | ISBN Number | Level of Publication | Year of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geoenvironmental Issues and Climate Change | PG Department of Geology, Utkal University | Editor of Book by National Publisher | 2012 | |
| 2 | Recent Trends in Geological Researches | Science and Education Publishing, USA | 23736704 | Editor of Book by International Publisher | 2014 |
| 3 | Vistas in Geological Research | Department of Geology, Utkal University | 8190090704 | Editor of Book by National Publisher | 2017 |
| 4 | Vistas in Geological Research | Department of Geology, Utkal University | 8190090704 | Editor of Book by National Publisher | 2018 |
| 5 | Vistas in Geological Research: Vision in Geological Science-2020 | Department of Geology, Utkal University | Editor of Book by National Publisher | 2020 | |
| 6 | Vistas in Geological Research: Vision in Geological Science-2023 | Department of Geology, Utkal University | 978-93-5813-109-3 | Editor of Book by National Publisher | 2023 |
| 7 | Vistas in Geological Research: Vision in Geological Science-2024 | Department of Geology, Utkal University | 978-93-340-2718-1 | Editor of Book by National Publisher | 2024 |
| 8 | Vistas in Geological Research: Vision in Geological Science-2025 | Department of Geology, Utkal University | 978-93-342-2448-1 | Editor of Book by National Publisher | 2025 |
| 9 | Vistas in Geological Research: Vision in Geological Science-2026 | Department of Geology, Utkal University | 978-93-5692-788-9 | Editor of Book by National Publisher | 2026 |
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- Samudra Sangram, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, 12 September, 2013
- 51. Biparjaya Mukabila Samathya Brudhi, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, 26 September, 2013
- Batya Mukabila, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, 25 October, 2013
- Khadya Apachayara Kuparinati, Bigyan Diganta, 2 issue, February, 2014, pp. 23-26
- Odisha re Bhukampa Bhiti, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, 30 May, 2014
- Ashanta Samudrara Bipada, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Sambad, 13 June, 2014
- Barse bi Chhaduni Banya, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, 28 August, 2014
- Hati-Manisha Samasya, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, 19 December, 2014
- Luna Chinta, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, 24 March, 2015
- Bhayankar Bhukampa, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, 5 May, 2015
- Odisha in Quake zone; Need to be fully Geared up, The Pioneer, 28 April, 2015
- Srusti Paain Mati, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, 5 Dec, 2015
- April 11 was cruelest for Bhubaneswar Denizen, The Pioneer, Apr 16, 2016
- Bhayara Anynama Bhukampa, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, Apr 29, 2016
- Bipadare Banyaprani, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, June 5, 2016
- Mahanadira Jala Hadap, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, July 20, 2016
- Lightning, the Killer Disaster in Odisha: Some Facts, The Pioneer, Aug 6, 2016
- Bajrapata Biparjaya, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, Aug 10, 2016
- Abakheyagami Puri Belabhumi, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, Sept 12, 2016
- Bhusampad: Bikasha ebong Parichalana, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, Feb 11, 2017
- Jala Pain Judhha, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, April 8, 2017
- Nijaswa Bhumika Bisayare Agnya, Earth Day Exclusive, The Dharitri, April 22, 2017
- Environmental Literacy for Secure Survival, Feature, LatestOdishaNews, April 22, 2017
- Look, World is burning beyond your AC room, The Pioneer, April 23, 2017
- WED urges people to connect with nature, Odisha Sun Times, June 5, 2017
- Pindare Prana, Prakrutira Dana, Special coverage, The Dharitri, June 5, 2017
- Our Oceans Our Future: Stop plastic pollution, LatestOdishaNews, June 8, 2017
- Asanna Samuha Bilopana, Editorial, The Dharitri, Oct 18, 2017
- Bhutato Gabesanar Gati, Editorial, The Dharitri, Feb 12, 2017
- Bhutato Gabesanar Gati, Souvenir, National Seminar, Dept of Geology, Utkal University, Feb 2018
- Plastic Manska Manisha, The Dharitri, April 22, 2018
- Paribesa pain Polythene Chinta, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, June 5, 2018
- Indonesia re Tsunami, Bharatare Bhaya, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, Oct 15, 2018
- Jiba Surakhya Jibana Rakhya, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, April 22, 2019
- Batya Bipati: Prastuti O Pratikar, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, May 22, 2019
- Bayu pradushanara bisama parinati, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, June 5, 2019
- Amazon Nian: Biswa Pain Bipada, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, Aug 30, 2019
- Jan approaching, Where’s winter in Odisha?, The Pioneer, Dec 23, 2019
- Talabandara Paribeshiya Prabhaba, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, April 14, 2020
- Lockdown eye opener to healing environment, The Pioneer, May 13, 2020
- Bipadare Jaibabidhata, Editorial page, The Dharitri, June 5, 2020
- Erratic climate: Feeling Summer in September, The Pioneer, Sept 15, 2020
- Sahari Banya, Editorial page, The Dharitri, Oct 25, 2020
- Is COVID-19 catalyst for mass extinction?, The Pioneer, Dec 15, 2020
- Jantrikruta amalara Paribeshiya Prabhaba, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, Jan 1, 2021
- Uttarakhand Glacier burst: Big challenge for disaster managers, The Pioneer, Feb 18, 2021
- Parisansta Punarudhar heu, Editorial page, Oriya Daily, The Dharitri, June 5, 2021
- Plastic: Advantage, Addiction, Pollution and Ban, Utkalayana, Alumni Association, Utkal University, 2022
- Odishara Prasthar Kala ebong semanankar Sarankhyana samparkita samanya kathan, Utkaliya Sanskruti, Shil o Sthapatya Bishesanka, Kedarnath Gabesana Pratistan, 2025
Conference publication
- Beura, D. (2015) Probable Danger Of Tsunami At Coastal Odisha, National Seminar on Tsunami, Aabahan in colaberation with Dept. of Geology and Geography, Utkal University pp.5-10
- Beura, D., Singh, P. and Behera, S. (2012) Impact of chromite mining on environment in Sukinda areaof Odisha, India. Proc. Vol., DRS-PURSE National seminar on Geoenvironmental Issues and Climate Change pp.52-63.
- Satpathy, B., Beura, D. and Mahanta, K. (2012) Integrated Environmental Management Of The Iron And Manganese Ore Mining Areas Of Odisha With Special Reference To Joda-Barbil Sector Of Keonjhar District. Proc. Vol., DRS-PURSE National seminar on Geo-environmental Issues and Climate Change pp.16-29.
- Beura, D. and Singh, P. (2011) Impact of tectonics and technogenesis on hydrogeology of ore deposits and its management in mining areas. Proc. Vol., DRS seminar on Groundwater. pp. 29-34
- Beura, D., Singh, P. (2010) Requirement and Management of Power in Mining and Mineral Based Industries of Orissa. The Indian Mineral Industry Journal, ENTMS-2010, pp.95-98.
- Beura, D., Singh, P., Behera, S., Majhi, S. (2010) Structural and Tectonic Approach in Studying the Genesis of Chromite Deposits of Sukinda Ultramafic Complex of Orissa, India. Int. Sem. On Development of Chromite Nickel and PGM Resources. Society of Geoscientists and Allied Technologists in Collaboration with Department of Steel & Mines Government of Orissa, Vol-I. pp.88-93.
- Beura, D. (2009) Ground Water as Natural Resource: Its Development And Management At Mining Areas.Workshop by CGWA and CGWB, Bhubaneswar, pp. 18-23.
- Beura, D., Singh, P., Satpathy, B., Behera, S. and Majhi, S. (2009) Waste Management In Mining Area: A Conceptual Outline. 12th Orissa Bigyan Congress, Bhubaneswar. Proc. Vol., pp. 161- 165.
- Beura, D. and Singh, P. (2008) Tectonically hypothecated genetic model of Precambrian iron ore deposits of Badampahar-Gorumahisani-Suleipat belt, Orissa, India. Sem.Iron ores- Genesis and Exploration Techniques. SGAT, Bhubaneswar.pp.32-40.
- Beura, D. (2008) Mineralogical Studies Of Precambrian Banded Iron Formation Of Badampahar-Maharajpur Area Of Mayurbhanj District, Orissa, India in the Proceedings Volume of the DRS seminar on “Recent trends in ore geological studies” held on 29th March 2008, pp.42-51.
- Beura, D. (2008) Does the industrial need of water affect the Water Budget? An approach to review the scenario with special reference to the Burgeoning Mining and Mineral based Industries in Orissa. Workshop on Req. of Water for Mining and Mineral Ind. Orissa. SGAT. pp. 44-65.
- Beura, D. and Singh, P. (2005) Geological setting and mineral deposits of Archaean schist belt- A case study around Badampahar belt, north Orissa, India. Proc. Int. sem., Khon Ken Uni. Thailand, pp.326-329. 974-9813-10-3 International Conference on geology, Geotechnology and Mineral Resources of Indo-China 28-11-2005
- Singh, P. and Beura, D. (2002) Natural Resource Management -A case study on Iron ore minerals, It’s accessibility and economic prospects. Nat. Sem. Mang. Nat Res., Nagarjun Univ. pp.101 –110.
- Beura, D., Singh, P. and Acharya, A. (2002) Role of Information Technology in Disaster Management. Nat. Sem. Role of IT in Geo. Sc., GSI. pp.106-108.
- M. Phil-19
- Ph.D- 6
Ph.D. awarded
Ph.D.- 6(awarded)
| Sl. No. | Name of the Ph.D Scholar | Year of Registration | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bibekananda Satpathy | 2013 | Geology And Geochemistry Of Banded Iron Formation; Iron Ore And Associated Rocks Of Eastern Limb Of Bonai-Keonjhar Belt, Keonjhar District Orissa, With Special Reference To Bansapani-Jilling-Jajang Area |
| 2 | Sabita Behera | 2013 | Chromite Deposits And Associated Rocks Of Sukinda Valley Jajpur District, Odisha With Special Reference To Kathpal-Kaliapani-Saruabil Sector |
| 3 | Sanjay Kumar Nanda | 2022 | Mineralogical And Geochemical Characterization Of Iron Formation Of Eastern Limb Of Bonai Keonjhar Belt, Keonjhar District, Odisha With Special Reference To Its Optimum Utilisation |
| 4 | Amiyaranjan Parida | 2024 | Studies On Detrital And Brecciated Iron Deposits Of Chamakpur-Banspani-Khandabandh Area, Keonjhar District, Odisha |
| 5 | Jyotirmayee Mahanta | 2025 | Mineralogy And Geochemistry Of Iron Formation From The Eastern Limb Of The Bonai-Keonjhar Belt, India, And Upgradation Of Subgrade Ores Through Magnetization Roasting |
| 6 | Ronali Behera | 2026 | Studies On Depositional Environment, Controls Of Localization And Genetic Evolution Of Eastern Part Of Bonai-Keonjhar Belt, Keonjhar District, Odisha |
Continuing-4
| Sl. No | Name of the Ph.D Scholar | Year of Registration | Topic | Status of Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mousumi Moharana | 2018 | Geology and Geochemistry of iron formation of Bolani area, Keonjhar district, Odisha. | Ongoing |
| 2. | Litu Pattanaik | 2023 | Deformational pattern and evolution of iron formation of Badampahar-Maharajapur belt, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, India. | Ongoing |
| 3. | Swasti Swaraj Swain | 2025 | Reconstruction of Depositional environment and postulation of genetic models of iron formation of Badampahar-Gorumahisani-Suleipat (BGS) Belt, Odisha, India. | Ongoing |
| 4. | Manoj kumar Das | 2026 | Trace element and REE Geochemical study of iron formation to implicate its genesis and depositional environment in and around Joda-Thakurani area of Bonai-Keonjhar belt, Odisha, India | Ongoing |
M.Phil awarded
Guidance- M.Phil – 19
| Sl. No. | Name | Topic | Year | Awarded/continuing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biswaketan Lenka | Studies on Stratigraphy and Petrography of rocks with special reference to Banded Iron Formation in a part of Badampahar area, Mayurbhanj District, Orissa | 2005 | Awarded |
| 2 | Nilima Dash | Physical, Petrographic and Geochemical Characterstics of Thakurani Iron Ore Deposit, Barbil, Keonjhar District, Orissa | 2006 | Awarded |
| 3 | Sabita Behera | Chromite deposits of Sukinda Ultramafic Belt, Jajpur District, Orissa with special reference to its Lithostratigraphy and Ore Mineralisation | 2007 | Awarded |
| 4 | Ramesh Chandra Kishan | Study on Banded Iron Formation and Iron Ore of Kurmitar-Uskura-Kiabati area of Bonai-Keonjhar Belt of Bonai sundivision, Sundergarh District, Orissa with special reference to petrography and Lithostratigraphy | 2008 | Awarded |
| 5 | Rashmi Ranjan Behera | Study on Banded Iron Formation and Iron Ore of Seremda-Bhadrasahi area of Bonai-Keonjhar Belt, Keonjhar District, Orissa with special reference to petrography and Lithostratigraphy | 2009 | Awarded |
| 6 | Manini Kumari Dash | Studies on Magnetite in Orthomagmatic intrusive in the Granulite Terrain of Eastern Ghats Mobile Belt around Polasara area, Ganjam District, Orissa | 2010 | Awarded |
| 7 | Ramachandra Soren | Studies on Banded Iron Formation (BIF), Iron Ore Deposits and associated rocks around Gorumahisani area of Mayurbhanj District, Orissa, with special reference to their Lithostratigraphy, Petrography and Structure | 2011 | Awarded |
| 8 | Prasanta Kumar Behera | Petrography of Chromite Deposits around Kaliapani- Saruabil area of Sukinda Ultramafic Belt, Jajpur District, Odisha | 2012 | Awarded |
| 9 | Madhusmita Bastia | Geology and Petrography of the Chromite Deposits and associated rocks of Sukinda Valley, Jajpur District, Odisha with special reference to South Kaliapani | 2013 | Awarded |
| 10 | Batakrusna Senapati | Geological and Mineralogical studies of iron ores in and around Jilling area, Joda, Keonjhar District, Odisha | 2014 | Awarded |
| 11 | Ronali Behera | Geological and Mineralogical studies of iron ores in Jajanga area, Joda, Keonjhar District, Odisha | 2014 | Awarded |
| 12 | Bhanu Prakash Sahoo | Petrographic Characterisation Of Iron Formation Of Bonai-Keonjhar Belt, Keonjhar District, Odisha With Special Reference To Bansapani Area | 2015 | Awarded |
| 13 | Snigdha Dash | Characterisation of Chromite Deposits of Quarry F of Kaliapani area of Sukinda Ultramafic Belt, Jajpur District, Odisha | 2016 | Awarded |
| 14 | Madhusmita Swain | Characterisation of Chromite Deposits of Quarry D around Kaliapani area of Sukinda Ultramafic Belt, Jajpur District, Odisha | 2016 | Awarded |
| 15 | Litu Mohanty | Chromite deposits of Kathpal area, Sukinda Ultramfic belt- Its Petrography and Genesis | 2017 | Awarded |
| 16 | Subhasri Subhasmita Jena | Petrography of Chromite Deposits of Sukrangi area of Sukinda Ultramafic belt, Jajpur Dist, Odisha | 2017 | Awarded |
| 17 | Annapurna Satpathy | Petrographic characterisation of Banded Iron formation and iron ore deposits of Joda area, Keonjhar district, Odisha | 2018 | Awarded |
| 18 | Ankita Behera | Petrographic study of iron formation of Gandhamardan area, Keonjhar district, Odisha | 2018 | Awarded |
| 19 | Sashikanta Malik | Petrographic Characterization Of Iron Formation Of Jajang Area, Bonai-Keonjhar Belt, Odisha | 2022 | Awarded |
| Sl No. | Title of Project | Duration | Sponsoring Agency | Co-Investigator(s), if any |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Arts and Rock Shelters of Orissa | 3 yrs (2006-2009) | IGNCA, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India | Prof. S. Pradhan, Prof. J. Das, Prof. S.P. Adhikari |
| 2 | Evolution of Supracrustal (Badampahar-Maharajpur belt) west of Similipal Complex of North Orissa | One and half years (2006-2008) | University Grant Commission (UGC), Govt. of India | Prof. S. Acharya, Prof. P. Singh |
| 3 | Evolution of part of Iron Ore Basins in the eastern and western flanks of North Orissa Iron Ore Craton, Orissa, India | 3 yrs | University Grant Commission (UGC), Govt. of India | Prof. P. Singh (PI) |
| 4 | Beach erosion at Puri, Odisha | 3 yrs | DST, Govt. of India | Prof. P. Behera (PI) |
| 5 | Study on Flora and fauna within Bagiaburu mines | 6 months (2013-2014) | OMDC | Prof. P. Singh, Prof. M. Das, Prof. B.C Guru |
| Sl. No. | Name of the Conference/Seminar/Workshop | Name of the sponsoring agency | Place and date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National seminar on Visions in geological sciences (VIGS) -2026 | PG Dept of Geology, Utkal University and Alumni Association | 21st February, 2026 |
| 2 | OBPC 2025, KIIT (Ore Petrography as a Tool for Understanding the Iron Ore Evolution :A Case Study from Bolani Iron Ore Deposits, Eastern India) | KIIT, Bhubaneswar | November, 2025 |
| 3 | National Seminar on Vision in Geological Sciences (VIGS 2025) | Dept. of Geology and Alumni Association, Utkal University | 22.2.2025 |
| 4 | Strengthening R&D in Indian Mineral and Metal Sector – Policy Framework for Sustainable Growth, 2025 | Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India and CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar | 19.3.2025 |
| 5 | Sterilization of Beach Sand Minerals in India | Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research | 30.9.2024 |
| 6 | National seminar on Geo-Archaeology | Nimapara Auto College | 19.7.2024 & 20.7.2024 |
| 7 | National Seminar on Vision in Geological Sciences (VIGS 2023) | Dept. of Geology and Alumni Association, Utkal University | 11.3.2023 |
| 8 | National Seminar on Vision in Geological Sciences, Lithology and Petrography of Detrital iron deposits of Chamakpur-Inganjharan sector of Bonai-Keonjhar Belt, Keonjhar District, Odisha | PG Dept of Geology, Utkal University and Alumni Association | 27.03.2022 |
| 9 | National Seminar on Vision in Geological Sciences Benificiation of Iron ore through Magnetization Roasting of BHJ of Bonai-Keonjhar belt assisted by its mineralogical characterisation. | PG Dept of Geology, Utkal University and Alumni Association | 27.03.2022 |
| 10 | International Webinar on “Undersatanding Rock Art of Europe” | Indira Gandhi National Centre for Art | 03/04/2021 |
| 11 | National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Geological Research” | FM University, Baleswar | 05/08/2020 |
| 12 | Strategies for sustainable Mining | Govt. College of Engineering, Keonjhar | 18/03/2021 |
| 13 | Rock art of Eastern India | Indira Gandhi National Centre for Art | 19/09/2020 |
| 14 | National webinar on “Emerging Issues in Earth Science” | A.S.College | 11/09/2020 |
| 15 | National Seminar on Science for Society | 20th Odisha Bigyan and Paribesh Congress at NISER | 17-18 Nov, 2018 |
| 16 | National seminar on Affinities and Expansion of Prehistoric and Archaeological Cultures in Northeast India with Special emphasis on Rock Art IGNT University, Imphal | IGNCA, New Delhi | 10.9.2018 & 11.9.2018 |
| 17 | National seminar on Frontiers in Earth Science Researches | P.G. Department of Geology, Utkal University | 11.02.2018 |
| 18 | National seminar on Mineral Development and Management | P.G. Department of Geology, Utkal University | 11.02.2017 |
| 19 | National seminar on Science and Technology for National development in India | ISCA, Bhubaneswar chapter, KIIT | 12.12.2016 |
| 20 | National seminar – Forestry and agriculture for sustainable Future, 18th Odisha Bigyan and Paribesh Congress | Odisha Bigyan and Paribesh Congress | 3-4 Dec 2016 |
| 21 | UGC sponsored Workshop on Gemology | P.G. Dept. of Geology, Utkal University | 14 Nov, 2015 |
| 22 | UGC sponsored Workshop on Targeting Ground Water | P.G. Dept. of Geology, Utkal University | 13 Nov, 2015 |
| 23 | Climate Change: Coastal Consequences, Ministry of Earth Science sponsored National Seminar on Climate Change | Aabahan in collaboration with dept of Geology, Utkal University | 8.7.2015 |
| 24 | Indian Anthropological Congress-2015 | Dept. of Anthropology, Utkal University | 21-23 Feb, 2015 |
| 25 | Workshop on Tribal Art of Odisha | Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi at Dept of Anthropology, Utkal University | 15-24 Feb, 2015 |
| 26 | National seminar on Tsunami | Aabahan | 21-22 Jan, 2015 |
| 27 | National Seminar on exploration and development of Mineral resources: Prospects and challenges | P.G. Department of Geology, Utkal University | 17-18 Jan, 2015 |
| 28 | Seminar on quality improvement in scientific writing in Vigyan Digant and Science Horizon | Odisha Bigyan Academy, Bhubaneswar | 26 Sept, 2014 |
| 29 | Regional Science Congress on Innovations in Science and Technology for Inclusive Development | KIIT University, Bhubaneswar | 27-28 Jan, 2014 |
| 30 | Workshop on Understanding of Rock Art | Pondicherry University | 21 Jan, 2014 |
| 31 | IUGS Workshop on Geosciences Students: Development for Society | P.G. Department of Geology, Utkal University | 19 Jan, 2014 |
| 32 | International Seminar on Geosciences for Mineral development and Environmental Challenges | P.G. Department of Geology, Utkal University | 17-19 Jan, 2014 |
| 33 | Workshop on Rock Art and Allied Subjects in North East India | Guwahati University | 20 Nov, 2013 |
| 34 | Workshop on Restructuring on Environmental sc. And Science in Everyday life | DDCE, Utkal University | 16.04.2013 |
| 35 | Workshop on Hydrogeological Investigation and Application | P.G. Department of Geology, Utkal University | 28 Jan, 2013 |
| 36 | National Seminar on Geological Resource Assessment and Development Perspective | P.G. Department of Geology, Utkal University | 27 Jan, 2013 |
| 37 | International Conference on Rock Art | IGNCA, New Delhi | 6-12 Dec, 2012 |
| 38 | National Conference on Science for Shaping the Future of India | 15 Odisha Bigyan Congress | 18-19 Oct 2012 |
| 39 | Seminar on Better Graduates for Better Tomorrow | Pearson, India | 18 Aug, 2012 |
| 40 | National Seminar on Geoenvironmental Issues and Climate Change | DST-PURSE and UGC-DRS, P.G Department of Geology Utkal University | 30.03.2012 |
| 41 | National seminar on Global Climate Change: Future Sea Level Rise in Bangladesh and Security implications on India | M S College, Badamba | 4-5 March, 2012 |
| 42 | National seminar on Development of Geoscience for a sustainable Environment | P.G Department of Geology and Alumni Association, Utkal University | 21.01.2012 |
| 43 | 99th Indian Science Congress | Indian Science Congress Association | 3-7 Jan 2012 |
| 44 | Orissa’s Mineral, Environment and Geoscience Assessment (OMEGA) | Geological Society of India | 11-12 Aug, 2011 |
| 45 | Nat. Conf. on Interdisciplinary Sciences-Key to Novel Innovations (14th Odisha Bigyan Congress) | Indian Science Congress Association | 12-14 Nov, 2011 |
| 46 | Seminar on Groundwater: Its development and Quality aspects with special reference to Odisha | DRS, UGC | 29.03.2011 |
| 47 | National Seminar on Georesources for Development: Contemporary issues | P.G Department of Geology and Alumni Association, Utkal University | 30.01.2011 |
| 48 | National Seminar on New Frontiers in Life Sciences | Indian Science Congress Association | 09–11 Dec 2010 |
| 49 | International Seminar on Development of Chromite, Nickel and PGM Resources | SGAT and Dept. of Steel and Mines, Govt. of Orissa | 27–28 Nov 2010 |
| 50 | Awareness Programme on Groundwater | Directorate of GW Survey and Investigation, Dept. of Water Resource | 23.11.2010 |
| 51 | Optimizing Biodiversity and Social Security in Indian Mining Areas | Balipara Tract and Frontier Foundation (BTFF) | 28.10.2010 |
| 52 | Frontiers in Gondwana Geology | DRS, UGC | 27.03.2010 |
| 53 | National Seminar on Geoscience for Society and Environment | P.G Department of Geology and Alumni Association, Utkal University | 21.02.2010 |
| 54 | Workshop on Water Quality Management in Eastern Region, India | CGWA and CGWB, Govt. of India | 17-18 Dec 2009 |
| 55 | Science and technology Challenges of 21st Century: National Perspective | Indian Science Congress Association | 5-6 Dec 2009 |
| 56 | Seminar on Sustainable Development of GW in Orissa | Directorate of GWS | 18.03.2009 |
| 57 | Seminar on Rock arts and Rock Shelters | IGNCA, Govt. of India, New Delhi | 5-6 March 2009 |
| 58 | National Seminar on Emerging Research and Development in Earth System Science | P.G Department of Geology and Alumni Association, Utkal University | 22.02.2009 |
| 59 | Seminar on Iron Ores-Genesis and Exploration Techniques | SGAT | 12-13 Dec 2008 |
| 60 | Workshop on Requirement of water for Mining and Mineral based Industries | SGAT | 19.07.2008 |
| 61 | Ore Deposits of Orissa | DRS, UGC | 24.03.2008 |
| 62 | Geology of Orissa-Contemporary Researches | P.G Department of Geology and Alumni Association, Utkal University | 24.02.2008 |
| 63 | Water management training programme | Central Ground Water Board, South Eastern Region | 18.12.2007 |
| 64 | Training cum workshop on Solid waste management | NSS Bureau, Utkal University | 19.09.2007 |
| 65 | Training programme on Role of women in Panchayati Raj System | School of Women’s studies and NSS Bureau, Utkal University | 29-31 March 2007 |
| 66 | Geological and hydrological Evolution of Sedimentary Basins | P.G Department of Geology and Alumni Association, Utkal University | 25.02.2007 |
| 67 | Auto Desk-Map 3D, 2007 | Dask Solution Ltd. | 11.01.2007 |
| 68 | Violence against Women | We Can, Orissa and Women’s Study | Sept 2006 |
| 69 | National workshop on Rock art Heritage of Orissa- An interdisciplinary perspective | Indira Gandhi Rastriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), Bhopal and IGNCA, New Delhi | 7-8 Sept 2006 |
| 70 | Aids Education | Utkal Sevak Samaj and NSS bureau, Utkal University | 01.09.2006 |
| 71 | Geoscience Education and Mineral Development | P.G Department of Geology and Alumni Association, Utkal University | 11-12 March 2006 |
| 72 | Recent Trends in Mineral Development | P.G Department of Geology and Alumni Association, Utkal University | Feb 2005 |
| 73 | Environmental Management and Sustainable Mineral Development | P.G Department of Geology and Alumni Association, Utkal University | Feb 2004 |
| 74 | National Seminar on Role of Information Technology in Geoscience | Geological Survey of India, Eastern Region, Bhubaneswar | 19-20 Feb 2002 |
| 75 | Seminar on Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental action plan for Water Resources Projects | Water and Land Management Institute (WALMI), Cuttack | 9-10 Jan 2001 |
- Bharat Jyoti Award for outstanding services, achievement and contribution by IIFS, New Delhi
- Former PAC Member, Rock Art Division, IGNCA, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.
- Member of the team to discover the Ancient Rock Art Shelter at Debrigarh of Barpahar in Sambalpur district
- Best Research paper award-2
- Best presentation award-1
- Best Ph.D. thesis award (CSIR-IMMT)
| Name of the course | Institution/Organization | Subject | Year |
| Orientation Course
Sponsored by Ministry of Youth Affairs, Govt. of India |
NSS Training and Orientation Centre, OUAT, Bhubaneswar | Multidisciplinary | 2005 |
| Training programme on Community Based Disaster Preparedness | Orissa state Disaster Mitigation Authority (OSDMA) and NSS Training and Orientation Centre, OUAT, Bhubaneswar | Disaster Management | 2005 |
| DST sponsored training course on ICP-MS in Earth System Science | National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Hyderabad | Geology | 2006 |
| Short term course on Solid and Hazardous Waste Management | IIT, Kharagpur | Environmental Geology | 2007 |
| Refresher Course | UGC Staff Academic College, Utkal University | Environmental science | 2008 |
| Refresher Course | UGC Staff Academic College, Utkal University | Environmental science | 2009 |
| Faculty Development Programme | UGC Staff Academic College, Utkal University | Multidisciplinary | 2012 |
| DST sponsored Summer Training Programme | P.G. Dept. of Geology, Utkal University | Geospatial Technologies and its applications | 2012 |
| Asia Pacific Initiative Course on
“Disaster Management and Humanitarian Affairs” |
Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok and University of Hawaii and NISWAS, Bhubaneswar | Disaster Management and Humanitarian Affairs | 201 |
| Saksham-IT Champion Training Programme | Microsoft and National Mission on Education through ICT | Information Technology | 2012 |
| DST sponsored Training Programme on Geospatial Technology, Natural Resource data Management | P.G. Dept. of Geology, Utkal University | Geospatial Technologies | 2016 |
Attendee of Refresher Course in “Course Name”, From _____ to _______ 2020 atHRDC, XXXX University
Attendee of Faculty Development Programme (FDP) in “Course Name”, From _____ to _______2019 at XXXX University.
Area Chair of the International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR) 2018.
Co-Chair of the Semantics Area for NAACL 2015.
Attendee of the 2nd Heidelberg Laureate Forum, 2014.
Journal Reviewing: List of Journals.
Reviewer: Journal of Geosciences and Geomatics, Emerging Science
LIST OF ONGOING/COMPLETED PROJECTS/CONSULTANCY
| Sl No. | Title of Project | PI/ Co-PI | Funding
Agency |
Duration
From —- To ——- |
Amount of
Grant (Rs.)
|
| 1 | Rock Arts and Rock Shelters of Orissa | Co-PI | IGNCA, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India | 3 yrs
2006-2009 |
Actual Expenses |
| 2 | Evolution of Supracrustal (Badampahar-Maharajpur belt) west of Similipal Complex of North Orissa | PI | University Grant Commission (UGC), Govt. of India | One and half years
2006-2008 |
Rs 65,000/- |
| 3 | Evolution of part of Iron Ore Basins in the eastern and western flanks of North Orissa Iron Ore Craton, Orissa, India | Co-PI | University Grant Commission (UGC), Govt. of India | 3 yrs | 3.77 lakhs |
| 4 | Beach erosion at Puri,Odisha | Co-PI | DST, Govt. of India | 3 yrs | 14 lakhs |
| 5 | Study on Flora and fauna within Bagiaburu mines | PI | OMDC | 6 months
2013-2014 |
3.5 lakhs |
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