Dr. Kartik Chandra Das

• Ph.D. in Personnel Management Industrial Relations (PMIR), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (2026).
• UGC-NET-JRF Qualified in PMIR (2012).
• M.Phil. in History, Utkal University (2011).
• M.A. in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations (PMIR), Utkal University (2009).
• M.A. in History, Utkal University (2007).
• B.A. (Honours) in History, Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, Balasore (Fakir Mohan University), Odisha (2005).

• Assistant Professor (Stage-III), P.G. Department of PMIR, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (February 2015 – Present).
• Rural Labour Inspector, Labour & ESI Department, Government of Odisha (November 2013 – February 2015).
• Lecturer in PMIR, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore (September 2012 – November 2013).
• Lecturer in PMIR, Kalinga Institute of Management & Technology (KIMT), Bhubaneswar (September 2009 – September 2012).

• M.Phil guidance
• More than 80 numbers of dissertations

COURSE TAUGHT:

• Industrial Psychology
• Performance Management
• Comparative Industrial Relations
• Labour Administration
• Labour Laws
• Labour Welfare & Social Security
• Organisational change and Development
• Unorganised Sector & Social Security
• Human Resource Development
• Learning & Development

BOOK CHAPTER:

• Das, Kartik Chandra (2016). “A Study on Unorganised Sector Workers with Special Reference to Building and Other Construction Workers in Odisha.” In Industrial Relations in Liberalised India, R.P. Publications.
• Sahoo, Rosalin & Das, Kartik Chandra. “Sustaining Employee Commitment During Organisational Change,” published in the Proceedings of the National Conference on Employee Relations: Context, Content and Emerging Paradigms, organized by the P.G. Department of Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, on 16 February 2026. ISBN: 978-93-5655-442-9. (Co-authored publication).

JOURNAL ARTICLES:

• Das, K. C., Kshirsagar, S., Vaishnavi, D., Singh, R. K., Prakash, R., & Gupta, S. (2026). “Workplace behaviour, motivation, and leadership dynamics: An organizational behaviour study.” EPH-International Journal of Business & Management Science, 12(2s), 122–131. https://doi.org/10.69980/ah18gj27
• Acharya, S. K., Sahoo, S. S. K., Dash, S., Das, K. C., & Agolla, J. E. (2026). “Human resource outsourcing as a strategic tool for rightsizing manpower in government undertakings in India.” FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Social Sciences Letters, 4(1), 19–27. https://doi.org/10.69888/FTSSSL.2026.000584
• Das, K. C. (2021). “Impact of Welfare Scheme of Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (OB&OCWW): An Empirical Evaluation.” Social Work and Social Development, 12(2), 68–80. ISSN: 2229-6468. (Peer-Reviewed Journal).
• Das, K. C. (2021–22). “Effect of COVID-19 on Quality of Work Life of Indian Health Workers.” Journal of Education (Rabindra Bharati University), XXIV(3), 68–80. ISSN: 0972-7175. (Peer-Reviewed Journal).
• Das, K. C. (2023). “Building and Other Construction (BOC) Workers’ Miseries, Employers’ Failure: Role of Building and Other Construction Workers’ Board (OBOCW) – A Study in Odisha.” Samdarshi, 16(4), 1311–1322. ISSN: 2581-3986. Impact Factor: 4.31. (Peer-Reviewed Journal).
• Acharya, Sujit, S. K., Sahoo, S., Das, K. C., Dash, S., & Baliarsingh, P. (2025). “An Empirical Study of Conflict Management in the Workplace and Its Influence on Team Efficiency and Employee Behaviour.” Journal of Informatics Education and Research (JIER), 5(4). ISSN: 1526-4726. (Peer-Reviewed Journal).
• Das, Kartik Chandra & Tripathy, Santosh. “Impact and Issues on Migrations.” Srama Darpan, State Labour Institute, Odisha, Bhubaneswar. ISSN: 2349-1752, Combined Issue 1, 2, 3, 4, 2017–2018.
• Das, Kartik Chandra & Tripathy, Santosh. “Impact of Welfare Schemes of Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (OB&OCWWB): An Empirical Evaluation.” Journal of Social Work and Social Development, ISSN: 2229-6468, Volume 12, Number 2, December 2021. (UGC Care Listed).
• Das, Kartik Chandra & Tripathy, Santosh. “Effectiveness of Financial Assistance Received under Building and Other Construction Workers Cess Act, 1996.” Jharkhand Journal of Development and Management Studies, XISS, Ranchi, Department of Research and Publications, XISS, Ranchi, ISSN: 0973-8444, 17, 2019.
• Das, K. C. & Tripathy, S. “Impact and Issues on Migration.” Srama Darpana (2017–18).

1. Swatee Singdeo, M.Phil Scholar (Utkal University).Topic-A study on Welfare and Social Security Facilities of Building and Other Construction Workers in Bhubaneswar(2019)
2. Saumit Kumar Senapati , Intern candidate, (Utkal University) – Employees’ Work  life Balance in IT sectors, Title, Summer 2016. Currently working  as Manager (HR ) in Coal India Limited,
3. Sushree Sunita Munda , Intern candidate, (P.G.Deptt. P.G.Deptt. of PM&IR Utkal University) – Performance Appraisal System at OMC,Bhubaneswar, Summer 2016
4. Anirudha Sahoo, Intern candidate, (P.G.Deptt. of PM&IR Utkal University ) – Doccument Management at Tata Steel KPO And its impact on Business Enabling, Summer 2016
5. Ashis Kumar Behera , Intern  candidate, (P.G.Deptt. of PM&IR Utkal University ) –A study on Contract Labour in construction sectors, Bhubaneswar

• Presented a paper titled “Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Organisational Commitment in Enhancing Employee Performance in the Manufacturing Sector” at the RUSA-sponsored National Seminar on “The Future of Accounting in an Increasingly Complex Business Environment”, organized by the P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with the Indian Accounting Association, Bhubaneswar Branch, on 26 March 2023.
• Presented a paper titled “HR Strategies for Cultivating an Innovation Ecosystem and Empowering Employee-Driven Business Growth” at the National Seminar on “Innovative Accounting and Reporting: Tech-Driven Decision Making for Business Sustainability”, organized by the Indian Accounting Association, Bhubaneswar Branch and the P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, on 9 November 2024.
• Presented a paper titled “Strategic Change Interventions: A Mechanism for Managing Change in an Uncertain Business Environment” at the WB-OHEPEE-sponsored National Seminar on “Embracing Organisational Agility and HRM Strategies for Organisational Competitiveness”, organized by the P.G. Department of Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, on 21 September 2024.
• Presented a paper titled “Sustaining Employee Commitment During Organisational Change: The Role of Human Resource Practices” at the National Seminar on “Employee Relations: Context, Content and Emerging Paradigms”, organized by the P.G. Department of Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, on 14 February 2026.
• Das, Kartik Chandra. Presented a paper titled “Challenges of Human Capital Research and Development in India: An Analysis” at the NITI Aayog-sponsored International Seminar on “Institutional Excellence for Economic Growth”, organized by the P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India, held on 28–29 January 2018.
• Das, Kartik Chandra. Presented a paper titled “Impact of Organizational Culture on Employee Relations” at the International Seminar on “Employee Relations Today & Tomorrow”, organized by the P.G. Department of Personnel Management & Industrial Relations (PM&IR), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India, held on 30 June–1 July 2018.
• Presented a paper titled “Challenges of Human Capital Research and Development in India: An Analysis” at the NITI Aayog-sponsored International Seminar on “Institutional Excellence for Economic Growth”, organized by the P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, from 28–29 January 2018.
• Presented a paper titled “Impact of Organisational Culture on Employee Relations” at the International Seminar on “Employee Relations Today and Tomorrow”, organized by the P.G. Department of Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, from 30 June to 1 July 2018.
• Participated in the National Seminar on “Corporate Social Responsibility in India”, organized by the Department of Personnel Management & Industrial Relations (PM&IR), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India, held on 9–10 May 2015.
• Participated in the National Seminar on “Human Resource Management to Human Capital Management: A Paradigm Shift”, organized by the Department of Personnel Management & Industrial Relations (PM&IR), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India, held on 14–15 May 2016.

• Secured First Class First Position in B.A. (History Honours) from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, Balasore.
• Awarded UGC Merit Scholarship during M.A. (History) at Utkal University.
• Qualified UGC-NET/JRF in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (PMIR) in December 2011.

• Assistant Professor (Stage-III), P.G. Department of PMIR, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (February 2015 – Present).
• Rural Labour Inspector, Labour & ESI Department, Government of Odisha (November 2013 – February 2015).
• Lecturer in PMIR, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore (September 2012 – November 2013).
• Lecturer in PMIR, Kalinga Institute of Management & Technology (KIMT), Bhubaneswar (September 2009 – September 2012).

Other Social Links :

• Google Scholar ID: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2cSEIZYAAAAJ
• ResearchGate ID: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kartik-Das-4
• Vidwan ID: https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/703038

INVOLVEMENT IN ACADEMIC & UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

• Actively involved in departmental administration and academic activities as assigned by the Head of the Department (HOD).
• Serving as Vice-President of the P.G. Athletic Club, Utkal University, contributing to the promotion of sports and extracurricular activities among students.
• Serving as Faculty-in-Charge of the Departmental Seminar Library, overseeing academic resources and library management.
• Member of the Organizing Committee for Orientation Programmes conducted by the Department.
• Served as a Member of Question Moderation Committees in various colleges and universities in the state and outside the states.
• Appointed as Subject Expert for Postgraduate Dissertation Evaluation and Viva-Voce Examinations in affiliated colleges of Utkal University.
• Served as Faculty-in-Charge for Industrial Study Tour Programmes, facilitating industry exposure and experiential learning for students.
• Served as a Member of the Conducting Board, Department of PM&IR, P.N. Autonomous College, Khordha.
• Member of the Board of Studies, P.G. Department of Personnel Management & Industrial Relations (PM&IR), Utkal University.
• Member of the Board of Studies, Department of PM&IR, Bhadrak Autonomous College, Bhadrak.
• Guided postgraduate students in Dissertation Projects and Summer Internship Programmes.
• Member of the Organizing Committee of the National Seminar organized by the Department of PM&IR on 21 September 2024.
• Served as Subject Expert on Faculty Selection Committees for Postgraduate Teaching positions in various colleges and higher educational institutions.
• Assistant Superintendent, Godavarish Chhatrabas (Gents Hostel-04), Utkal University.
• Faculty-in-Charge, Department Seminar Library, PMIR.

CONFERENCE/SEMINARS ORGANIZED:

• Organising member of the WB-OHEPEE sponsored National Seminar on “Unionism, Industrial Relations & Management”, organized by the P.G. Department of PM&IR, Utkal University.
• A member of the UGC-sponsored National Seminar Organizing Committee on “Corporate Social Responsibility in India” held on 18th and 19th November 2017, organized by the P.G. Department of PM & IR, Utkal University.

INVOLVEMENT WITH STUDENT IN SOCIAL OUTREACH PROGRAMMES

• Coordinated the B-School Quiz and Cultural Meet “EVENTESIA–2019” organized by the P.G. Department of PM&IR, Utkal University.
• Conducted coaching classes for UGC-NET aspirants of the P.G. Department of PM&IR.
• Organized and conducted mock interview sessions to enhance students’ employability and placement readiness.
• Served as Faculty-in-Charge for Industrial Study Tours, facilitating industry exposure and experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Actively contributed to student mentoring, guidance, and residential life activities aimed at promoting holistic student development.