- Women’s empowerment
- Social capital
- Tribal development
- Public policy
- Local governance
- Disaster studies
- Disability studies
| Degree | Institution / University |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Political Science (2004) | Utkal University |
| M.A. in Political Science (1996) | Utkal University |
| M.A. in Public Administration (2000) | Utkal University |
| M.A. in Women’s Studies (2010) | Utkal University of Culture |
| LL.B. (2006) | Utkal University |
| Position | Institution / University |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty) | P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University |
| Assistant Professor | School of Women’s Studies, Utkal University |
| Assistant Professor | DDCE, Fakir Mohan University |
| Lecturer | School of Women’s Studies, Utkal University |
| Guest Faculty | School of Women’s Studies, Utkal University |
| Sl. No. | Title of the Project | Year | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Democracy and Social Capital in Segmented Societies | 2002 | SIDA / SAREC |
| 02 | Situational Analysis of Women in Orissa | 2003 | NCW, Government of India |
| 03 | Status of Women in Orissa | 2004 | WCD, Government of Odisha |
| 04 | Gender and Disaster: Identification of Issues and Training in the Context of the Super Cyclone in Orissa, 1999 | 2005 | OSDMA |
| 05 | Issues and Challenges of Tribal Women: Special Reference to Food Security | 2006 | UNDP-IMAGE |
| 06 | Gender Sensitization for College and University Students | 2018, 2019 | WCD, Government of Odisha |
| 07 | Gender Budgeting Training | 2018–19 | WCD, Government of India |
| 08 | Impact Assessment of Sishu Vikash School of Kendujinai, Mayurbhanj District | 2018–19 | ONGC |
Political Science
- Public Administration
- Indian Government and Politics
- Political Sociology
- Odisha Local Government and Politics
- Research Methodology
Women’s Studies
- Concept of Women’s Studies and Feminism
- Women and Education
- Women and Politics and Law
- Elementary Research Methodology and Computer Studies
- Women and Development
Books / Edited Books
- Behera, S. and N. Barik (2024). Threads of Community: Science and Gender Dynamics. Pratham Publications, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-92746-08-6.
- Dora, J., N. Barik et al. (2024). Women Empowerment and Economic Development in India: Issues and Challenges. Kunal Books, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-43-6354-211-5.
- Dora, J., N. Barik et al. (2023). Women and Development in India: Human Rights Perspective. Abhijeet Publications, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-92816-50-5.
- Dora, J., N. Barik et al. (2022). Women in Society: Issues and Challenges. Kunal Books, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-95651-09-7.
- Acharya, S., N. Barik et al. (2018). Women in Indian Society on a Resurgent Path. Kunal Books, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-86714-51-0.
Book Chapters
- Barik, N. (2024). “Holistic Education Impact on Tribal Students’ Empowerment: A Case Study.” In Inclusive Education. Kumud Publications, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-92023-77-4.
- Barik, N. (2024). “Political Socialization of Rural Women in Odisha.” In Threads of Community: Science and Gender Dynamics. Pratham Publications, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-92746-08-6.
- Barik, N. (2024). “Women Empowerment in 21st Century: A Brief Analysis.” In Women Empowerment and Economic Development in India: Issues and Challenges, edited by J. Dora et al. Kunal Books, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-43-6354-211-5.
- Barik, N. (2023). “Human Rights and Women’s Development in India.” In Women and Development in India: Human Rights Perspective, edited by J. Dora et al. Abhijeet Publications, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-92816-50-5.
- Barik, N. (2022). “Issues of Reservation for Empowerment of Women in Panchayati Raj Institutions.” In Women in Society: Issues and Challenges, edited by J. Dora et al. Kunal Books, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-95651-09-7.
- Barik, N. (2018). “Women Labourers in Agriculture: An Analysis.” In Women in Indian Society on a Resurgent Path, edited by Sabita Acharya et al. Kunal Books, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-86714-51-0.
- Barik, N. (2011). “Defining Women Empowerment as Inclusive Policy.” In Gender and Social Exclusion, edited by N. Rath et al. Abhijit Publication, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-5074-001-9.
- Barik, N. (2009). “Protest Movement in Orissa: A Study on Gopalpur Movement.” In Aspects of Governance in Orissa, edited by Mishra and Satapathy. P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. ISBN: 978-81-89777-46-3.
- Barik, N. and A. Mishra (2008). “Social Capital and Protest Movements in Orissa: A Study in Three Panchayats in Cuttack Sadar Block.” In Language, Culture and Society, edited by Mohanty and Mallick. IIDS, New Delhi. ISBN: 81-86323-32-5.
Articles in Journals
- Barik, N. (2024). “Social Movements in Pre-Independent Odisha: Some Reflections.” OPSA, ISSN: 0377-1997, Vol. XXIII, No. 1.
- Barik, N. (2023). “Disaster Situation in Odisha with Reference to Cyclone: An Analysis.” Public Administration Review, ISSN: 2249-3360, Vol. XXVI, No. 1.
- Barik, N. (2024). “A Study on Socio-Economic Status of Rural Women Labourers in Agriculture.” International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), ISSN: 2349-5162, Vol. 11, Issue 2, pp. g610–g620.
- Barik, N. (2024). “Empowering Women in Panchayati Raj Institutions in India: Theoretical Analysis.” International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), ISSN: 2320-2882, Vol. 12, Issue 1, pp. h284–h289.
- Barik, N. (2021). “Reflection of Sri Sri Thakur Anukul Chandra on Society and Religion.” Society and Culture Development in India, Vol. 1, No. 1, ISSN: 2583-0694.
- Barik, N. (2020). “Atma Nirbhar Bharat as Pump Priming during Covid-19 in India.” Asiatic Society for Social Science Research, New Delhi, Vol. II, No. II, ISSN: e2582-502x.
- Barik, N. (2020). “Perception on Performance of Women Ward Members in Odisha: A Study.” Asiatic Society for Social Science Research, New Delhi, Vol. 1, No. 2, ISSN: e2582-502x.
- Barik, N. (2019). “Women Empowerment: Theoretical Reflection from Global to National.” Asiatic Society for Social Science Research, New Delhi, Vol. 1, No. 1, ISSN: e2582-502x.
- Barik, N. (2007). “Municipal Corporation Election in Orissa: A Study on Bhubaneswar City.” Utkal Journal of Political Science, P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Vol. XV, 2006–07.
- Barik, N. (2004). “Rehabilitation and Resettlement in Orissa: Post Super Cyclone Scenario.” Utkal Journal of Political Science, P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Vol. XIII, 2003–04.
- Guided more than fifty P.G. level dissertations.
- To be updated
- Awarded Ph.D. degree in Political Science.
- Teachers’ Training on “11th South Asian Teaching Session on International Humanitarian Law,” organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), New Delhi and Bangalore University, 13–20 November 2007, Bangalore University, Bangalore.
- Training Course on “ISO 9001-2008 Quality Management System,” organized by Real Time Quality Management Services, Vishakhapatnam, 18–19 January 2011, Raajdhani Engineering College, Bhubaneswar.
- Training Programme on “Gender Budgeting,” sponsored by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, 15–17 March 2019, School of Women’s Studies, Utkal University.
- Training Programme on “Combating Violence Against Women and Girls for University Teachers,” organized by NIPCCD, Regional Centre, Guwahati, 24–28 June 2019, School of Women’s Studies, Utkal University.
- Faculty Development Programme on “Pedagogical Excellence and Teaching Strategies,” organized by Centre of Excellence in Human Capital Development, Utkal University, 22–27 February 2021.
- Orientation Course on “Academic Administration, Research Methodology and Project Writing,” organized by HRDC, Fakir Mohan University, 29–30 September 2021.
- Refresher Course on “Cooperative Policy and Development for Faculty of Indian Universities,” National Centre for Cooperative Education, National Cooperative Union of India, New Delhi, 21–25 August 2023.
- Capacity Building Training Programme on “Research Methodology for Social Science Faculty Members,” sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi and organized by Centre for Informal Sector and Labour, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, 30 September–11 October 2024.
- Refresher Course on “Social Science Research Methods with Python,” sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi and organized by Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies, Bhubaneswar, 2–11 February 2026, online mode.
- Associated with research institutes and universities in Odisha and outside as an academician and research expert.





