- Democracy and development, state-society interface, Gender and politics, tribal rights and livelihood, local Governance
- M.A. in International Studies – School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, 1992.
- M.Phil. – School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. Dissertation titled “Role of United States in the Rio Summit: An Indian Appraisal”, awarded on 06 May 1995 (CGPA: 7.37).
- Ph.D. – Centre for Political Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. Thesis titled “Women’s Participation in Natural Resource Management: An Assessment of the Role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Nayagarh District of Odisha”, awarded in 2008.
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Associate Professor, PG Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Duration: 17.03.2022 – Present (June 2026) -
Assistant Professor, PG Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
- Stage III: 17.03.2019 – 16.03.2022
- Stage II: 17.03.2014 – 16.03.2019
- Stage I: 17.03.2010 – 16.03.2014
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Junior Lecturer, Government of Odisha.
Duration: 19.07.1999 – 16.03.2010
Areas Of Research Interest
Democracy and development, state-society interface, Gender and politics, tribalrights and livelihood, local Governance
- Served the Government of Odisha as Junior Lecturer from 19.07.1999 to 16.03.2010.
- Assistant Professor (Stage I), P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, from 17.03.2010 to 17.03.2014.
- Assistant Professor (Stage II), P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, from 17.03.2014 to 17.03.2019.
- Assistant Professor (Stage III), P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, from 17.03.2019 onwards.
- Associate Professor, P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, from 17.03.2022 to Present (June 2026).
- Political theory
- Foreign Policy
- Western Political Thought
- Political economy of India
Books Published
- Mallik, Seema (2011) Women, Panchayats and Natural Resource Management: Rawat Publishers,Jaipur,(ISBNNo.978-81-316-0418-2)
- Mallik, Seema,Development and Contestations in India( 2020), AbhijeetPublications,New Delhi,(ISBN:978-93-88865-46-3)
Research Paper Published
- Exploring linkages between Customary Governance and Democracy building: Insights from Odisha (2026) Submitted toProductivity, GoI, New Delhi, ISSN:0022-9924 (January 2026) , New Delhi, DOI No. https://doi.org/10.32381/PROD
- Singh, Ishaani & Seema Mallik (2026) Bridging Cultures and Ideas: What India can learn from Korea, South Asian Journal of Socio-Political Studies (SAJOSPS),Kerela, ( ISSN 0972-4613) (UGC Listed )
- Panda, Bishnupriya& Seema Mallik, (2025) India’s River Water Management: Contemporary issues, development and dimensions, International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Method ISSN: 2455-6211 Vol13,issue 1, January 2025
- Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture through Odisha Millet Mission, Productivity, Vol 65, No.3, Oct- December, 2024,pp289, ISSN:0032-9924, https://doi.org/10.32381/PROD
- Strengthening Tribal Economy of Odisha: A Study of Available Potentials (2024) South Asian Journal of Socio-Political Studies (SAJOSPS),Kerela, Vol.XXIV No.2 Jan-June( ISSN 0972-4613)UGCListed , IF: 3.1028, pp. 118
- Panda, Bishnupriya, Seema Mallik, April-June 2024) Federalism and Inter-state Water Disputes in India: A Study of Mahanadi River, inProductivity , Vol.65, No. 1 NationalProductivityCouncil(NPC),MinistryofCommerce and Industry,GovtofIndia, New Delhi, pp 96, ISSN:0032-9924, https://doi.org/10.32381/PROD
- Education and Human Capital: Strengthening Tribal Literacy in Odisha (2021) Journal ofIndian Institute of Public Administration, Regional Branch, Odisha, Vol:XXVII,2021,ISSN:2231-556X,pp425-438
- Poverty And Food Insecurity InIndia : Exploring Linkages Between Ownership RightsTo Women Farmers And Food Security (2021), Productivity ,National ProductivityCouncil(NPC),MinistryofCommerce and Industry,GovtofIndia, New Delhi April-June2021 , Vol. 62, No 1 ,ISSN:0022-9924, pp149-159(UGClistedno.31809,2016)IF0.613, https://doi.org/10.32381/PROD
- Gandhi and Way Ahead : An Alternative to Extractive DevelopmentStrategies, (2020)Indian Journal of Political Science, Meerut, India ( 2020) , Jan-March , Vol LXXXI, No.1 (2020) pp17-23;(ISSNNo.0019-5510,UGC listedno.41856)
- Developmentand voicesofdissent:InsightsfromOdisha,( 2020) Journal ofPoliticsandGovernance Academy of Politics and Governance, New Delhi,vol 8, No.1 January, 2020,pp5-20,ISSN2278473X(print);2456-8023(online)
- Ethnicity and Violence in India,( 2018)International Journal of Current Research, (Jan,2018)Vol10,Issue01,pp.64771-64775(ISSN0975-833X,)IF:7.992, Doi: https://doi.org/10.24941/ijcr.2017
- ‘Inclusive Citizenship: Mainstreaming the Marginalized’, Odisha Political ScienceJournal,Vol.XXI,No.1,December,2017,ISSN0377-1997,pp63-72.
- ‘Land Grab or Land Rights : understanding Land Acquisition in India’, TheIndianJournal of Political Science ,Meerut, Vol LXXVII, No. 2, April-June, 2016, pp 217-222. (ISSNNo.0019-5510,UGC listedno.41856)
- ‘Industry and Rural Development with Reference to Odisha” in ‘Productivity’, NationalProductivityCouncil(NPC),MinistryofCommerce and Industry,GovtofIndia, New Delhi (2016),vol 57, July-September No.2 ( ISSN 0032-9924), pp149-159(UGC listed no. 31809,2016) IF:0613
- Globalization , Markets and Just Growth in India in International Journal of DevelopmentResearch,Vol.06,Issue 12,pp10889-92,December,2016,ISSNNo.2230-9926 , UGC listed No. 45775, IF:7.012
- “India and NPT: Changing US Perspectives towards India” (2015) ‘The InternationalJournal of Humanities & Social Studies’ ,November , vol:4, Issue 11, ISSN No. 2321-9203, pp 145-149(UGC listedno. 44387,IF-0.981)
- “Amartya Sen and The Idea of Justice: An Extension of Rawls Theory of Justice”(2015),Global Journal ForResearch Analysis, vol: III, Issue XI, November, pp;4, ISSN No.2277-8100(UGC listedno.49177,IF-3.1218)
- Women, Panchayats and Forest Management in Annual Journal of Indian Institute ofPublic Administration , Special Volume on Local Governance, Bhubaneswar, Odisha,VolXVI-2007-08,pp;306-324(ISSNNo.0019-5561)
Publications in Edited Books
- Mining and Dispossession : ExploringtheExclusionofTribalsinKeonjharDistrictInOdisha(August 2022)in Antje Linkenbach and Vidhu Verma (eds)State, Law andAdivasis:ShiftingTerrainsofExclusion,Sage Publications , pp-185-206 (ISBN:789354795279) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4135/978-93-5479-528-2
- Indigenous Population and Threats to Livelihoods’ in Carciumaru, Radu; Sekher,Madhushree (eds) ‘Including the Excluded South Asia? Power Politics and Policies’,Springer Publications,Singapore,2019,pp193-208(ISBN: 978-981-32-9758-6) DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9759-3
- Land Acquisition and Tenancy Laws: A Study of Tribal Rights in Odisha” (2015) inTenancy Laws and Practices : Emerging Issues (eds) A.A.A. Faizi, Dr.K.GopalIyer et al, Centre for Rural Studies, LBSNAA, Mussoorie and Manak Publications New Delhi, pp.323 -337(ISBN: 978-93-7831384-4)
- Devolution and Women’s Participation: A Case Study of Forest Management inOdishainRath,Navaneetaetal(ed)(2012)SocialExclusion and Gender:SomeReflections, Abhijeet Publications, New Delhi.pp 347-369(ISBN :. 978-93-5074-001-9)
PhD thesis
Seema Mallik, Thesis Title: Women’s Participation in Natural Resource Management: An Assessment of the Role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Nayagarh District of Odisha. Centre for Political Studies ( CPS), School of Social Sciences, JNU, New Delhi , 2008
Advisor: Prof. Vidhu Verma
Book Articles (Authored/Edited)
[1] List of Author Names, ¨ Title of the Book”, Subject Name, Name of the Publisher, ISBN No. XXXX-XXXX, 2013.
- Seema Mallik(2022) Mining and Dispossession: Exploring the Exclusion of Tribals in Keonjhar District In Odisha :State, Law and Adivasis: Shifting Terrains of Exclusion. Editor Antje Linkenbach and VidhuVerma, Sage Publications
- Seema Mallik (2011) Women, Panchayats and Natural Resource Managemen’t: Rawat Publishers, Jaipur, ISBN No. 978-81-316-0418-2, 2011
- Seema Mallik Development and Contestations in India, Abhijeet Publications, New Delhi ISBN: 978-83-88865-46-3, 2020.
- Seema Mallik Indigenous Population and Threats to Livelihoods’ in Carciumaru, Radu; Sekher, Madhushree (eds) ‘Including the Excluded South Asia? Power Politics and Policies’, Springer Publications, Singapore, pp 193-208 , ISBN 978-981-32-9758-6 , 2019.
- Seema Mallik (forthcoming ) Mining and Dispossession: Exploring the Marginalization of Tribals in Keonjhar District In Odisha in Antje Linkenbach and Vidhu Verma (eds) Politics of the Local in Natural Resource Managemant in India, Sage Publications
Journal Articles( Since 2016)
- Reconstructing Rural India: Strengthening Tribal Economy, (Submitted May 2022) to Productivity National Productivity Council (NPC), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt of India, 2022,ISSN 0032-924. View
- Participatory Forest Management In India : A Case study of Odisha, Submitted, 2022
- Tribal Education (2021) Journal of Indian Institute of Public Administration, Regional Branch, Odisha, Vol:XXVII 2021, ISSN: 2231-556X
- Poverty And Food Insecurity In India : Exploring Linkages Between Ownership Rights To Women Farmers And Food Security , Productivity , April 2021 , ISSN: 0022-9924
- Gandhi and Way Ahead : An Alternative to Extractive Development Strategies, (2020) Indian Journal of Political Science(submitted March) ( ISSN No. 0019-5510) View
- Development and voices of dissent: Insights from Odisha, Journal of Politics and Governance ,vol 8, No.1 January, 2020, pp 5-20, ISSN 2278473X( print) ;2456-8023 ( online)
- Ethnicity and Violence in India, International Journal of Current Research, (Jan, 2018),pp. 64771 ISSN 0975-833X
- ‘Inclusive Citizenship: Mainstreaming the Marginalized’, Odisha Political Science Journal, Vol. XXI, No.1, December, 2017, pp 63-702. ISSN 0377-1997
- ‘Land Grab or Land Rights : understanding Land Acquisition in India’, The Indian Journal of Political Science , Vol LXXVII, No. 2, April-June, 2016,pp 217-222. ( ISSN No. 0019-5510)
- ‘Industry and Rural Development with Reference to Odisha” in ‘Productivity’, National Productivity Council (NPC), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt of India (2016) pp149, vol 57, July-September No.2 ( ISSN 0032-9924)
- Globalization , Markets and Just Growth in India in International Journal of Development Research, Vol. 06,Issue 12, pp10889-10892, December, 2016, ISSN No. 2230-9926
Refereed Conference Publications
- Seema Mallik, Mining and Dispossession: Exploring the Marginalization of Tribals in Keonjhar District In Odisha( 2020) accepted in Antje Linkenbach and Vidhu Verma (eds) Politics of the Local in Natural Resource Managemant in India ), Sage Publications
- Conference on Rethinking Property Rights and Natural Resources: Changing Norms of Justice organized by Max Weber Stifung (MWS) and M.S Merian and Tagore International Centre for Advanced Studies, New Delhi on March 2018
Refereed Workshop Publications:
- Seema Mallik, “ Indigenous Population and Threats to Livelihoods” in Carciumaru, Radu; Sekher, Madhushree (eds) ‘Including the Excluded South Asia? Power Politics and Policies’, Springer Publications, Singapore, 2019 , pp 193-208( ISBN 978-981-32-9758-6)
- Workshop on Social Inclusion/ Exclusion in South Asia organized by Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies, TISS, Mumbai and South Asia Institute , University of Heidelberg, Germany on 21-22 March 2017
- Seema Mallik , “Land Acquisition and Tenancy Laws: A Study of Tribal Rights in Odisha” (2015) in Tenancy Laws and Practices : Emerging Issues (eds) Dr. A.A.A. Faizi, Dr.K.Gopal Iyer et al, Centre for Rural Studies, LBSNAA, Mussoorie) pp.32 (ISBN: 978-93-7831-384-4)
- Workshop on Tenancy Laws and Practices: Emerging Issues organized by Centre for Rural Studies , LBSNAA, Musoorie in 2014.
Selected Unrefereed Reports: Nil
- Ratnaprava Barik – Globalization and Its Impact on Tribal Society: A Case Study of Kalahandi District of Odisha. Awarded: 2016. Registration No.: 08-Pol Science-2012-13.
- Sashikanta Mohapatro – Social Conflict and Political Integration: A Case Study of Saura Tribe of Gajapati District of Odisha. Awarded: 2017. Registration No.: 09-Pol Science-2012-13.
- Nilambar Saraka – Indo-US Cooperation in Countering Global Terrorism since 2000. Awarded: 2022. Registration No.: 07-Pol Science-2012-13.
- Bandana Swain – Political Socialization among Working Women of Organized Sectors: A Study of Cuttack City. Awarded: 2025. Registration No.: 05-Political Science-2015-16.
- Satyananda Panda – Livelihood Threats and Food Security of Tribals: A Case Study of Kandhamal District of Odisha. Submitted: 2025. Registration No.: 01-Political Science-2018-19.
- Bishnupriya Panda – Water Crisis and Farmers’ Distress in Western Odisha: A Case Study of Bargarh District. Submitted: 2025.
- Nityasundar Mishra – Politics of Welfare and Citizen Participation: A Study of Mission Shakti in Odisha. Submitted: 2024.
- Rinku Mishra – Chinese Lebensraum and the Evolving Geopolitics of the South China Sea: Policy Options for India. Submitted: 2024.
- Jyoti Krishna Patra – Politics of Violence in Pakistan: Threats to Democracy. Submitted: 2025.
- Swati – PESA Act, 1996 and Jharkhand: A Study of West Singhbhum District. Submitted: 2025.
- Mamta Rana – Ph.D. Scholar (Ongoing, 2026).
- Sunanda Routray – Ph.D. Scholar (Ongoing, 2026).
- M.Phil Guidance: Guided 28 M.Phil dissertations.
- M.A. Dissertation Guidance: Guided 61 M.A. dissertations.
| Sl. No. | Name of the Course / Summer School | Place | Duration | Sponsoring Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th Refresher Course in Global Politics (IDC): International Relations and World Politics (Online Mode) | JNU, New Delhi | 22nd November – 4th December 2021 | HRDC – JNU |
| 2 | Short Term Course on Research Methods on Gender, Poverty and the Informal Economy | V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida | 26th August – 6th September 2019 | V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida |
| 3 | Short Term Course on Disaster Management | Utkal University | 29th July – 4th August 2019 | UGC-HRDC, Utkal University |
| 4 | Refresher Course | Utkal University | 3 Weeks (17.07.2014 – 06.08.2014) | Academic Staff College, Utkal University |
| 5 | Refresher Course | Utkal University | 3 Weeks (08.02.2013 – 28.02.2013) | Academic Staff College, Utkal University |
| 6 | Refresher Course | Utkal University | 3 Weeks (24.12.2010 – 13.01.2011) | Academic Staff College, Utkal University |
| 7 | Refresher Course | Utkal University | 3 Weeks (30.01.2010 – 19.02.2010) | Academic Staff College, Utkal University |
| 8 | Faculty Development Programme | Utkal University | 1 Week (30.01.2012 – 07.02.2012) | Academic Staff College, Utkal University |
| 9 | Orientation Programme | Utkal University | 18.11.2010 – 15.12.2010 | Academic Staff College, Utkal University |
| 10 | Faculty Development Programme | Utkal University | 1 Week (30.01.2012 – 07.02.2012) | Academic Staff College, Utkal University |
| 11 | Saksham IT – Training Programme | Utkal University | 10 Days (11.10.2012 – 20.10.2012) | Microsoft |
Seminar/WorkshopsAttended
| Sl. No. | Role | Title of the Paper Presented / Lecture | Title of Conference / Seminar | Organized By / Date | Level |
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| 1 | Convener | Changing Global Geopolitics and India | Changing Global Geopolitics and India | P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, 24 March 2026 | National |
| 2 | Convener | Paper on Rethinking Democracy: Building Capabilities through a Participatory Approach | Rethinking Democracy | P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, 21–22 March 2025 | RUSA Sponsored National Conference |
| 3 | Distinguished Speaker | India & Reformed Multilateralism: Engaging with a Changing World Order | Power Dynamics, Diplomacy and Emerging World Order: India’s Quest for Global Leadership towards Viksit Bharat | Department of Political Science & Public Administration, Berhampur University, 6–7 March 2026 | PM-USHA Sponsored International Conference |
| 4 | Resource Person | India and Changing World Order | India and Changing World Order | Shailabala Women’s College, Cuttack, 7 April 2026 | Annual College Seminar |
| 5 | Invited Lecture | Changing Global Geopolitics and India | Annual College Seminar | Department of Political Science, Adaspur College, Adaspur, 11 February 2026 | College Level |
| 6 | Paper Presenter | Development and Contestations: Threats to Tribal Identity | Rethinking Development in India and Indian Knowledge System | Department of Sociology, Utkal University, 19–20 March 2026 | RUSA Sponsored International Conference |
| 7 | Paper Presenter | Dynamics of Development in India and Recognition of Indigenous Resource Rights | 62nd All India Political Science Conference & International Conference on We the People of Bharat | IPSA & KIIT, Bhubaneswar, 27–28 December 2025 | International |
| 8 | Paper Presenter | Women, Panchayats and Forest Management: Building Human Capabilities through a Participatory Approach | Gender and Politics: Women’s Life in Eastern India | IAWS Eastern Zone & Women’s Studies Research Centre (WSRC), Berhampur University, 31 October – 1 November 2025 | National |
| 9 | Keynote Speaker | Imagining India as a Global Power: Prospects and Challenges | National Seminar | Department of Political Science, Khallikote Unitary University, Berhampur, 24–25 January 2025 | National |
| 10 | Invited Speaker | Human Rights: An Utopian or Pragmatic Concept | National Seminar | Department of Political Science, MSCB University, Baripada, Odisha, 9–10 April 2025 | National |
| 11 | Paper Presenter | India & the Indian Ocean: Countering the Dragon | India as a Global Power | P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, 16 March 2024 | National |
| 12 | Paper Presenter | Development and Contestations: Challenges to Tribal Identity | Tribals in India: Rights, Identity, and Problems | Department of Political Science, Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, 28–29 November 2023 | National Seminar |
| 13 | Paper Presenter | Women and Development: Strengthening Gender Equality in Local Institutions | Empowerment of Women in Revitalizing World: Past and Present | Asiatic Society for Social Science Research, School of Women’s Studies & Department of History, Utkal University | International |
| 14 | Resource Person | Democracy and the Changing Role of State in India | UGC Sponsored Autonomy Seminar | BB Autonomous College, Chandikole, 28 February 2023 | State |
| 15 | Resource Person | Globalization and the Nation-State | UGC Sponsored Autonomy Seminar on Globalization and the Nation-State | Salipur Autonomous College, Salipur, 31 January 2023 | State |
| 16 | Invited Lecture | India’s Rise as a Global Power: Constraints, Challenges and Implications | India’s Rise as a Global Power: Constraints, Challenges and Implications | Kendrapada Autonomous College, Kendrapada, 22–23 February 2023 | National |
| 17 | Gandhi and Development: A Sustainable Alternative | Idea of Swaraj and Contemporary Challenges | RUSA CoE, Language, Literature and Culture & Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 16 September 2022 | National | |
| 18 | Multi-alignment in India’s Foreign Policy | Odisha | WB-OHEEP Sponsored National Seminar, Department of Political Science, Utkal University, 24–25, 2024 | National | |
| 19 | Presented Paper on Indigenous Knowledge Systems in India: Strengthening the Local–Global Linkages | Building Intercultural Competence in Higher Education: Strengthening Local–Global Links | International Office, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 23–24 September 2021 | WB-OHEEP Sponsored International Seminar | |
| 20 | Coordinated and Presented Paper on NEP and Internationalization: Building Bridges | NEP and Internationalization of Higher Education in India | International Office, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 25–26 March 2021 | WB-OHEEP Sponsored National Seminar | |
| 21 | Women and Sustainable Development: Steps Towards Empowerment and Food Security | Gender, Environment and Sustainable Development | P.G. Department of Gender Studies, Ramadevi University, Bhubaneswar, 29 February 2020 | National Seminar | |
| 22 | Coordinated and Presented Paper on Understanding Internationalization: Linking the Global and the Local | Internationalization of Higher Education in India | International Office, Utkal University, 31 March 2019 | WB-OHEEP Sponsored National Seminar | |
| 23 | Coordinated and Presented Paper on Exploring the Geo-dynamics of Indo-Japan Relations | Indo-Japan Relations: Issues and Challenges | P.G. Department of Political Science & Japanese Studies Pilot Project, P.G. Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, 16 February 2018 | International Seminar | |
| 24 | Indigenous Communities and Exclusion in India | Rethinking Property Rights and Natural Resources: Changing Norms of Justice | Max Weber Stiftung (MWS) & M.S. Merian and Tagore International Centre for Advanced Studies, New Delhi, 9 March 2018 | International Workshop | |
| 25 | Development Strategies & Tribal Exclusions: Insights from Odisha | State, Development and Tribals: The Contested Road Maps | P.G. Department of Public Administration, Utkal University, 5 January 2018 | International Workshop | |
| 26 | Development Strategies and Resistance Movements in Odisha | Odisha 2036: Society and Politics | Department of Political Science, Ravenshaw University & Odisha Political Science Association, 9–10 December 2017 | International Conference & 28th Annual Conference of Odisha Political Science Association | |
| 27 | Chaired Session on Inclusive Cities | Smart Cities Workshop on Sustainable Urban Development | University of Heidelberg, Germany & Xavier University, Bhubaneswar, 21–22 September 2017 | International Workshop | |
| 28 | Land Alienation and Threats to Livelihoods of Indigenous Populations | Workshop on Social Inclusion/Exclusion in South Asia | Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies, TISS Mumbai & South Asia Institute, University of Heidelberg, Germany, 22–23 March 2017 | International Workshop | |
| 29 | Land Alienation and Resistance by Civil Society | Civil Society and the State: An Interface | P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University | UGC-Sponsored International Seminar | |
| 30 | Internationalization of Higher Education in Utkal University | Internationalization of Higher Education in India | International Office, Utkal University, 31 March 2019 | WB-OHEPEE Sponsored National Seminar | |
| 31 | Development Strategies and Exclusion: Understanding Land Rights in India | Inclusive Programmes in India: Issues and Challenges | Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, 16 February 2019 | WB-OHEPEE Sponsored National Seminar | |
| 32 | Globalization, Market and Exclusion: Insights from Odisha | Globalization, Market and Consumer Justice | P.G. Department of Social Sciences, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha & IIPA, New Delhi, 17 March 2018 | National Seminar | |
| 33 | Gandhi and Development: An Alternative to Exploitative Development Strategies | Gandhi Today | Utkal University, 30 January 2018 | National Seminar | |
| 34 | Changing Dimensions in Sino-Indian Relationship | India’s Foreign Policy Towards Her Neighbours | P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, 6 March 2017 | UGC-Sponsored National Seminar | |
| 35 | Higher Education in India: Transformation from FYUP to CBCS | Quality in Higher Education | Kendrapada Autonomous College, Kendrapada & Indian Political Science Association, 13–14 August 2016 | UGC-Sponsored National Seminar | |
| 36 | Globalization, Market and Just Growth | Consumer Justice, Market and Globalization | P.G. Department of Public Administration, Utkal University, 13–14 February 2016 | National Seminar | |
| 37 | Amartya Sen and “Idea of Justice”: An Extension of Rawls’s Theory of Justice | 27th Conference of Odisha Political Science Association | Odisha Political Science Association & MPC College, Baripada, 14–15 February 2015 | UGC-Sponsored National Seminar | |
| 38 | Land Rights and Tenancy Laws with Reference to Odisha | Tenancy Laws and Practices: Emerging Issues | Centre for Rural Studies, LBSNAA, Mussoorie, 20–21 February 2014 | National Level Workshop | |
| 39 | Land Acquisition in India: An Examination of the Land Rights Act with Special Reference to Odisha | Land Acquisition and Land Rights | Moving Matters Group, Amsterdam Institute of Social Science Research, University of Amsterdam, 5 June 2014 | International | |
| 40 | Tribal Land Acquisition and Their Alienation | Dynamics of Development and Social Exclusion: Genesis and Challenges in Contemporary Rural Society | P.G. Department of Sociology, Utkal University, 27 March 2014 | UGC-Sponsored National Seminar | |
| 41 | Land Acquisition and Tribal Rights with Reference to Odisha | Indigenous People and Their Rights: Issues and Challenges | Centre for Canadian Studies, Berhampur, 10–11 January 2014 | ICSSR-Sponsored National Seminar | |
| 42 | Recent Trends in International Terrorism: An Examination of Jihadi Terrorism | International Terrorism with Reference to India, Pakistan and Afghanistan | P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, 29 March 2014 | UGC-Sponsored National Seminar | |
| 43 | Development and Protest Movement in Odisha | Development and Displacement in India: Issues and Challenges | P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, 13 March 2013 | UGC-Sponsored National Seminar | |
| 44 | Women and Malnutrition: Threat to Human Development in India | Emerging Security Challenges in South Asia | P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, 31 March 2013 | UGC-Sponsored National Seminar | |
| 45 | General Elections 2014: Issues and Dynamics | General Elections 2014: Issues and Dynamics | Institute for Public Policy and Research, 8 December 2013 | State Level | |
| 46 | Women and Forest Management: A Case Study of Nayagarh District | Role of Civil Society in India | ISPAT Autonomous College, Rourkela & OPSA, 9 September 2012 | Regional Workshop | |
| 47 | Development and Gender Equality | Challenges to Administration in India | P.G. Department of Public Administration, Utkal University, 20 March 2012 | UGC-Sponsored National Seminar | |
| 48 | Panchayats and Forest Management in India | Panchayati Raj Institutions and Local Governance in India | P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, 29 March 2012 | UGC-Sponsored National Seminar | |
| 49 | India’s Foreign Policy: Changing Paradigms | India’s Foreign Policy Since the End of the Cold War | P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, 29 February 2012 | UGC-Sponsored National Seminar | |
| 50 | Ethnicity and Violence in India | Political Violence and Terrorism in India | P.G. Department of Political Science, Sambalpur University, 28 February 2011 | UGC-Sponsored National Seminar | |
| 51 | Democratic Governance in India: Growing Challenges | Democratic Governance in India: New Challenges | P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, 17 March 2011 | State Level | |
| 52 | Gender and Environment: Changing Perspectives in India | Women, Politics and Society | Department of Political Science, Khallikote Autonomous College, Berhampur, 9 March 2011 | UGC-Sponsored National Seminar | |
| 53 | India and NPT: Changing US Perspective | US Non-Proliferation Policy Towards South Asia | Department of Political Science, DAV Autonomous College, Titlagarh, 22–23 January 2011 | UGC-Sponsored National Seminar |
Conferences/ Seminars Organized and Coordinated
| Sl. No. | Title of the Paper Presented | Title of Conference / Seminar | Organized By / Date | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College / University Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Changing Dimensions in Sino-Indian Relationship | India’s Foreign Policy Towards Her Neighbors | P.G. Department of Political Science, UGC-Sponsored National Seminar, 6 March 2017 | National Seminar |
| 2 | Global Innovative Design | Convenor, International Workshop | Utkal University and Imperial College of London, 8–9 August 2018 | International Workshop |
| 3 | Exploring the Geo-dynamics of Indo-Japan Relations | Indo-Japan Relations: Issues and Challenges | P.G. Department of Political Science and Japanese Studies Pilot Project, P.G. Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, 16 February 2018 | International Seminar |
| 4 | Internationalization of Higher Education in Odisha | Activities of the International Office, Utkal University | International Office, Utkal University, 31 March 2019 | National Seminar |
| 5 | Coordinator | NEP and Internationalization of Higher Education in India | International Office, Utkal University, 25–26 March 2021 | WB-OHEEP Sponsored National Seminar |
Invited Talks Delivered
| Sl. No. | Title of Lecture / Academic Session | Title of Conference / Seminar | Organized By | Whether International / National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keynote Speaker | Imagining India as a Global Power: Prospects and Challenges | Khallikote Unitary University, Berhampur, 24–25 January 2025 | National Seminar |
| 2 | Invited Lecture | Changing Dimensions of India’s Foreign Policy | Rajdhani College, Bhubaneswar, 19 November 2024 | College Level |
| 3 | Resource Person | Globalization and the Nation-State | UGC Sponsored Autonomy Seminar on Globalization and the Nation-State, Salipur Autonomous College, Salipur, 31 January 2023 | National Seminar |
| 4 | Invited Lecture | India’s Rise as a Global Power: Constraints, Challenges and Implications | Kendrapada Autonomous College, Kendrapada, 22–23 February 2023 | National |
| 5 | Indigenous Communities and Exclusions in India (Invited Expert) | Rethinking Property Rights and Natural Resources: Changing Norms of Justice | Max Weber Stiftung (MWS) & M.S. Merian & R. Tagore International Centre for Advanced Studies (ICAS:MP), 9 March 2018 | International Conference |
| 6 | Keynote Speaker | Relevance of Gandhi in Modern Society | Department of Political Science, Neelamadhab Mahavidyalaya, Kontilo, Nayagarh, 2 November 2016 | National |
| 7 | Chaired Session on “Inclusive Cities” | Smart Cities Workshop on Sustainable Urban Development | University of Heidelberg, Germany & Xavier University, Bhubaneswar, 21–22 September 2017 | International Workshop |
External Examiner Of Thesis/ Dissertation
- External Examiner for the upgradation of Chhotelal Kumar, Ph.D. Scholar, from Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Centre for Political Studies (CPS), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, 2026.
- Examiner for the Ph.D. thesis titled “Mining and Local Resistance: A Study of Anti-mining Movements in Odisha”, submitted by Jairam Samal, Centre for Law and Governance, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, 2017.
- Examiner for the M.Phil. dissertation submitted by K. S. Multani, Department of Political Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
- Examiner for the M.Phil. dissertation submitted by Nafisa Ali, titled “Rights of Muslim Women in India: A Study”, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack.
- Examiner for the M.Phil. dissertation submitted by Kunjala Nag, titled “Democracy at the Grassroots: Analysing the Role and Importance of Gram Sabha”, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack.
- Examiner for the M.Phil. dissertation submitted by Bandana Pattanayak, titled “Terrorism and Its Impact on Indo-Pakistan Relations”, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack.
Professional Experience (ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE)
- Head, Department of Political Science, since 2024.
- Co-Coordinator, Centre of Excellence, Public Policy and Governance, since August 2025.
- Deputy Warden, P.G. Hostels, Utkal University (6 November 2020 – 2023).
- Co-Coordinator, International Office, Utkal University (30 October 2018 – 2023).
- Co-Coordinator, Centre of Excellence, North East India Studies, Utkal University (18 October 2020 – September 2023).
- Member, IQAC Committee.
- Subject Expert for Guest Faculty Engagement at Berhampur University and Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo (MSCB) University, Baripada.
- Co-Coordinator, Centre of Excellence, Public Policy, Utkal University, since September 2023.
- Vice Chancellor Nominee, Board of Studies, Department of Political Science, BJB Autonomous College.
- Vice Chancellor Nominee, Board of Studies, Department of Political Science, Prananath Autonomous College, Khurda, Odisha.
- Vice Chancellor Nominee, Board of Studies, Department of Political Science, Banki Autonomous College, Banki, Cuttack, Odisha.
- Vice Chancellor Nominee, Board of Studies, Department of Political Science, Kendrapara Autonomous College, Kendrapara, Odisha.
- Vice Chancellor Nominee, Board of Studies, Department of Political Science, Salipur Autonomous College.
- Member, Caste Discrimination & Prevention Committee.
- Member, Board of Studies, Department of Political Science, Utkal University.
- Assistant Superintendent, Ladies Hostel-VI, Utkal University (June 2010 – July 2013).
- Superintendent (In-Charge), Ladies Hostel-VI, Utkal University (20 July 2013 – 15 February 2022).
- Superintendent (In-Charge), Ladies Hostel-VII, Utkal University (15 July 2016 – 31 May 2019).
- University Grants Commission (UGC) Major Research Project (MRP) 2013-15 titled ‘ Development and Conflict: A Case Study of Odisha’ completed and submitted.(Rs 7,03,000/-)
- ICSSR, Major Research Project (MRP) 2016-18 titled ‘ Land Alienation and Threats to Livlihoods : Understanding Rural Poverty. Completed and submitted in 2019 (Rs. 10 lacs).
Invited lectures:
- Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies, TISS, Mumbai and South Asia Institute , University of Heidelberg, Germany(22-23 March, 2017) on ‘Land Alienation and Threats to Livlihoods of Indigenous Populations’
- Max Weber Stifung (MWS) and M.S Merian and Tagore International Centre for Advanced Studies, New Delhi ( 8-9 March, 2018) on ‘Indigenous communities and exclusion in India’
- Chaired Session on “Inclusive Cities” organized by University of Heidelberg, Germany and Xavier University, Bhubaneswar on September2017.
- Presentation on ‘NEP and Internationalization of Higher Education in India’, organized by International Office , Utkal University March, 25-26, 2021
- Presentation on ‘Women and Sustainable Development: Steps Towards Empowerment and Food Security’, organized by P.G. Dept of Gender Studies, Ramadevi University, Bhubaneswar, 29th February, 2020
- Presentation on ‘Internationalization of Higher Education in India, organized by International Office , Utkal University March, 31, 2019
- Presentation on ‘Exploring the Geo-dynamics of Indo-Japan Relations’ organised by P.G. Dept of Political Science and Japanese Studies Pilot Project, P.G. Dept of Anthropology, Utkal University, in Feb, 2018
- Presentation on ‘Indigenous communities and exclusion in India ‘organized by Max Weber Stifung (MWS) and M.S Merian and Tagore International Centre for Advanced Studies, New Delhi on March 2018
- Presentation on ‘Development Strategies & Tribal Exclusions: Insights from Odisha’ organized by P.. Department Public Administration , Utkal University on January 2018
- Presentation on ‘Land Alienation and Threats to Livlihoods of Indigenous Populations’ organized by Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies, TISS, Mumbai and South Asia Institute , University of Heidelberg, Germany on March, 2017
- Presentation on ‘Development Strategies And Resistance Movements In Odisha’ organized by Department of Political Science, Ravenshaw University and Odisha Political Science Association in December, 2017
- Received Charles Wallace Research Grant to UK from 26th May-15th June, 2013 onunderstanding the ‘Changing role of the state in development in India from the Britishcolonialperiodtilltoday’.
- Received ICSSR (India)-NWO( The Netherlands) Social Science Scholar Exchange Visittothe Amsterdam Institute of Social Science Research (AISSR), University of Amsterdamfrom 5th May to 5th June, 2014. Theme of research was “Liberalization and Tribal Rights inIndia: Understanding Land Acquisition and Threats to Livelihoods with Special Reference toOdisha”( Rs. 3, 40,000/-)
- Attendee of Refresher Course in “Global Politics”, From 22nd November to 4th December 2021 at HRDC, Jawaharlal Nehru University ( online Mode)
- Attendee of Refresher Course in “Political Science and Public Administration ”, From 17th July t to 6th August 2014 atHRDC, Utkal University University
- Attendee of Refresher Course in “Trends andIssues in Global Politics”, From 8th February to 28th Befruary 2013 at HRDC, Utkal University
- Attendee of Refresher Course in “Human Values in Education ”, From 18th November to 15th December 2010 at HRDC, Utkal University
- Attended Short Term Course in Disaster Management from 29th July to 4th August , 2019 at HRDC, Utkal University and the Informal Economy , from 26th August to 6th September, 2019, at V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida
Journal Reviewing: List of Journals. Nil
EXTERNAL EXAMINER OF THESIS/ DISSERTATION
- PhD Thesis titled’ Mining and Local Resistance : A Study of Anti-mining Movements in Odisha, submitted by Jairam Samal,Centre for Law and Governance, JNU, New Delhi in 2017.
- M.Phil Dissertation K.S Multani, Dept of Political Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
OTHER ACTIVITIES ( ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE)
- Deputy Warden , P.G. Hostels , Utkal University
- Co-Coordinator International Office, Utkal University
- Co-Coordinator Centre of Excellence, North east India Studies , Utkal University
- Member IQAC, Utkal University
- Member , Caste Discrimination and Prevention Committee
- Member, Board of Studies, Dept of Political Science , Utkal University
- Asst Superintendent, Ladies Hostel -VI from June 2010 to July 2013.
- Superintendent I/C, Ladies Hostel -VI from 20 July 2013
- Superintendent I/C, Ladies Hostel -VII from 15 July 2016 till 31.5.2019
Other Information
- Conducted College Inquiry.
- Judge, Zonal Chancellor’s Cup Debate Competition (Hindi) for the years 2019 and 2020.
- Judge, Chancellor’s Debate Competition (Hindi) in 2018 and 2019.
- Judge, Chancellor’s Debate Competition (Odia – Final) in 2020.
- Jury Member for various competitions organized by the NSS Bureau, sponsored by the Chief Electoral Officer and Collector-cum-District Election Officer (DEO), Khurda, on 20 January 2020.
- Life Member, Indian Political Science Association (IPSA)
- LifeMember,OdishaPoliticalScienceAssociation(OPSA)