Faculties

Sharmila Subramanian,Ph.D.
Professor & Principal

In The Sphere Of: HR and Communication

Qualification: Ph.D. (English), Utkal University & Ph.D. (Management)

Email: principal@asthaeducation.in

Phone: 06742474138

She has completed her Ph.D. in Management from Himalayan University and Ph.D. in English from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. Her areas of research was use of English language in interpersonal communication in corporate sectors in Odisha. She is a certified psychometric assessor form TVRLS, negotiation skills from Michigan University, USA and also been certified by IIM, Bangalore for leadership and Business communication. A corporate trainer to many organizations  to her credit, she is also in the Academic  Board of Biju Patnaik University. She also owns the responsibilities as a member in the Recruitment and Selection Board of UCO Bank. Her research area primarily lies in Business Communication and in various areas of Human Resource Management. She creates purpose and direction and has excellency in better interpretation of topics and methods. Being always consistent with the learning objectives she is full of creativity and acclaimed by students for caring disposition, being a passionate Professor. She focuses on the development and application of various pedagogy tools to make students enriched in multi dimensions. Her initiative to catalyse innovation and excellence is praise worthy. She has enormous reputed publications to her credit. She is a recipient of numbers of distinction in teaching and learning.

Ashok Kumar Panda

Professor

Director (Statutory Compliance & Communication) 

In The Sphere Of: Material-Supply Chain Management & Human Resource Management

Qualification: MBA, PGDMM, PGDPM, M.A

Email: directorscc@asthaeducation.in

He is an MBA along with Post Graduate Diploma in Materials management, Personnel Management, Marketing Management & M.A. He is Awarded Honorary Doctorate (Dr. h.c.) by Global Human Rights Trust, in Accreditations & Affiliation with AIU University, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, NITI Ayog & Ministry of Culture. He has an extensive experience of 45 years of service to his credit that includes 15 years in logistics management and inventory control domain in Indian Air Force, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India. He assimilated multifaceted skills in the journey of his career. He served in different positions for a decade in KIIT University i.e Chief Material and Head Human Resource Management. He teaches Human Resource Management, Strategy and Operation management. He has strong written and oral communication ability. He is a good coach and motivator. In his subjects of interest i.e. Supplying Chain Management, Patient care in a health system & Operation Management, MIS, Human Resource Management and HRD, Employee learning and development, Employee Engagement etc. His emphasis always remains alive for skills improvement, re-skilling & up-skilling, is a must phenomenon for all, whether student or employees. He has co-authors in various books and been associated in various committees. His astute analysis of situations ensures fairness in the classroom.

Jinasis Mohanty

Assistant Professor

Dean (Training & Placement)

In The Sphere Of: Marketing

Qualification: Ph.D.(Pursuing) BGU, Odisha, MBA (Marketing)

Email: jinasis@asthaeducation.in

He has got 20 years of experience both in corporate and academics. He has done his MBA (Marketing) from Kalyani University. He teaches subjects like Marketing Management, Retail Marketing, Corporate Strategy, and Managerial Economics. His research interest lies in Services Marketing. He has served corporate houses like Reliance Capital, ICICI Securities, Max Life, Allen Laboratories, Haldia Petrochemicals & Jaisal Polyplast and institution like Central Institute of Plastic Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Bhubaneswar. He is an amazing teacher and his energetic approach to teaching and learning invigorates the students. A natural born educator has great compassion and patience. Always ready with great hands-on- lessons , prepare the students by inspiring them with their inner confidence.

Manoranjan Nayak

Assistant Professor

Dean (Academic Affairs)

In The Sphere Of: Marketing

Qualification: Ph.D.(Pursuing) F.M. University, Odisha, MBA (Marketing & Finance)

Email: mnayak@asthaeducation.in

He has around 14 years of teaching experience in the domain of Marketing. His interests area of teaching are operational research, Business research, quantitative technologies, Service Marketing, B2B Marketing. He attended many International and national conference, Workshop and symposium. He acts as Resource person on “Research Methodology” in Seminar and conferences. His area of research is Service marketing.He has excellent computing skills.He emphasises students to feel freedom to imagine and trust. He is very organized and patient in his style of working.He owns excellent report preparing besides planning for statements and documentation.An expert in academic report preparation and submission , he is consistently taking care of the institutional documents department. His stead fast diligence to teaching , having approachable  and personal demeanour is remarkable.

Bishnu Prasad Kar, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Finance

Qualification: Ph.D. (CGU, Odisha), M.Com., MBA (Finance & Banking), ICWA (Inter), LLB, UGC NET (Commerce)

Email: bpkar@asthaeducation.in

He has completed his Ph.D. in Management from CV Raman Global University. He is an M.Com and an MBA in Finance. He has also cleared ICWA (Inter) and a graduate of Law. An epitome of knowledge, humanity, patience, perseverance and passion, who is adept in classroom management skills, is a G.D. trainer & mentor. He is a UGC NET Qualifier in Commerce. Currently he is pursuing his PhD. in Management from C.V. Raman Global University Bhubaneswar.
Prof. Kar has an unblemished track record of nearly 14 years of hands on experience in different B-School & 6 years of experience in various corporate across Odisha. To his credit he has published no. of articles from the domain of Finance and General Management in various Journals & Edited Books of National and International repute besides presented no. of papers at different National & International Seminars. He beliefs that the first unique dimension is the freedom to work on whatever topic we’re passionate about. Ours is a profession of hard knocks, with multiple rejections and harsh discussions, but if we’re working on what truly excites us, we’re willing to pick ourselves up and persevere. It also means that the years invested in a paper were well spent, even if you’re disappointed by the eventual publication outcome. We also have the freedom to work on open, unexplored questions, even combining insights and methodologies from outside of finance. He is an amazing teacher who is committed and passionate about student’s overall growth.

Tatayya Bommali, Ph.D.

Associate Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Finance

Qualification:M.Com, MBA, B.Ed., Ph.D. (Andhra University, Visakhapatnam)

Email: tatayyabommali@asthaeducation.in

Dr. Tatayya Bommali is an Associate Professor in Finance with 19 years of extensive academic and professional experience. He completed his Ph.D. in Commerce from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, focusing on financial inclusion in banking services. Along with his Ph.D., he holds an M.Com in Accounting and Taxation, an MBA in Finance, and a B.Ed. in Social Science and Telugu. As a certified IB Business Management Facilitator, he has also served as a Cambridge Accounts, Economics, and Business Facilitator, and a Cambridge University Exam Officer for AS and A Level assessments. Dr. Bommali is known for his innovative teaching methods, clear guidance, and commitment to creating a nurturing learning environment. He has taught various programs, including MBA, B.Com, Chartered Accountancy, and more. With numerous publications in reputable journals and several awards for his contributions to education, Dr. Bommali continues to enrich student experiences through his dedication to innovative and effective teaching practices.

Satyanath Mohapatra

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Finance

Qualification: Ph.D. (Pursuing), BPUT, MBA, M.Com & PGDM

Email: satyanath@asthaeducation.in

He is MBA from BPUT, Odisha & PGDM Alongside, He is continuing his Ph.D. at Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha. He has worked as a finance & account subject matter expert in CHEGG. He too has corporate experience having worked with KSEERA Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, where he looked after finance forecasting and presenting sales & business trends while imparting training to the marketing staff. Having a domain in finance his teaching subject i.e. financial accounting, corporate restructuring and financial engineering, quantitative techniques and operational research etc. He also has keen interest in teaching Financial and Cost Accounting, Security Analysis & Portfolio Management, Banking and Insurance, Corporate Restructuring, and Operations Management, fostering practical knowledge and expertise in students. He started his academic career in 2014 & has experience in teaching both UG & PG students. He has been conducting seminars and webinars during his incumbency in different institute and has attended many faculty development programs besides taking keen interest in participating different seminars, conferences, webinars, & symposia. He loves to sincerely exhibit potential ability & calibre in whichever institute he works. He believes in his skills & works in any verticals with perseverance and integrity. He is very student loving & initiates keen interest for arranging & conducting various events to enhance students’ professionalism.

Priyanka Jena

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Finance

Qualification: Ph.D (Pursuing), KIIT University,M.Com (Finance & Control) from BJB Autonomous college, BBSR

Email: priyankajena@asthaeducation.in

She holds a Master’s Degree in Finance and has over 5 years of teaching experience. She has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, having been the topper at the Pre-University level and achieving first-class distinction in both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Her expertise in finance is complemented by her practical exposure during an internship at NALCO, Bhubaneswar, where she conducted an in-depth study on “Ratio Analysis” to evaluate financial performance. She has served as an Assistant Professor at institutions like SVCSM, Ganesh Institute of Management Studies, and Gandhi Institute for Education and Technology (GIET), where she contributed to fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments. Her passion for teaching is evident in her dynamic and collaborative approach that encourages students to explore, question, and grow. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD at KIIT School of Economics and Commerce, further deepening her expertise in the field of finance. Dedicated to continuous professional development, she actively participates in workshops, Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), and seminars to stay updated with the latest advancements in education and finance. With her commitment to lifelong learning and academic excellence, she strives to empower students and contribute to a vibrant educational environment.

Ananya Swain

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Economics and Finance

Qualification: Ph.D. (Pursuing), KIIT University, MBA (Finance), MA (Economics)

Email: ananyaswain@asthaeducation.in

With a strong academic foundation in Economics, having completed both her graduation and post-graduation from Ravenshaw University, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the academic arena. She has enriched the intellectual minds of B.Tech students at KIIT University through her dynamic teaching approach, which seamlessly blends theoretical constructs with practical application. Her pedagogical philosophy revolves around designing immersive courses that captivate and engage, effectively narrowing the divide between textbook economics and real-world dynamics. She excels in utilizing tangible examples to empower students to master case study analyses and apply pragmatic solutions systematically. Her exceptional communication skills have not only made her a standout faculty but have also fostered an environment of clarity and enthusiasm among her students.Her interpersonal skills and collaborative spirit have made her a valued colleague in academic circles and an inspirational figure for students. Recently, she has made notable contributions as a Research Assistant on an ICSSR-funded project. Presently she is doing her Ph.D. in Economics under KIIT University.

Prafulla Kumar Padhi, Ph.D.

Associate Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Marketing

Qualification: Ph.D. (Sri Sri University),  MBA, M.Com
Email: pkpadhi@asthaeducation.in

He has completed his Ph.D in Management from Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha, India and basic educated in B,Com, M.Com and SMIT- IIT- KGP.  He has participated in 32 seminars and conferences, and presented research papers. The 21 research publications entitle of WoS, Scopus, ABDC, UGC-Care and UGC referred Journals. There are two books in the field of management, contributed by him to the management education. His key areas of research and consulting are CSR, Business Model and Social Science. The area of teaching scopes to Marketing Management, whereas the real time business projects, business promotion and Ads content creation are the base of teaching and learning pedagogy. He has more than 12 years of teaching experience in different B-Schools in India and 10 years of marketing experience in different corporate such as BPL Mobile, AIRTEL, ICICI Bank, Reliance Life and CIPLA. Sales Team Management, Management of Distribution Channels and personal selling are the strength of his knowledge basket.

Kaliprasad Satpathy

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Marketing

Qualification: MA (Economics), MBA (Marketing and Finance), UGC NET(Economics)

Email: kaliprasad@asthaeducation.in

He is an MA in Economics and MBA (MARKETING & FINANCE). He has qualified UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) in Economics. He is extremely fond of students and loves to interact with them in and outside classes. When it comes to teaching he firmly believes ‘’fun’’ and “humour’’ are the essential elements. He makes it a point to cite real life examples to connect better with the students. He tries to come down to the level of students while engaging classes to make it more relatable to students. His research interests are in the field of Managerial Economics, Environmental Economics and Marketing. He is the recipient of ‘’Best Faculty” awards in the previous organizations he had served. Along with twelve years of teaching experience, he has around five years of corporate experience in the field of Sales and marketing, which he believes complements very well to his classroom pedagogy.

Dwipanita Mishra

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Marketing

Qualification: MBA, LLB, PGDRD

Email: dwipanita@asthaeducation.in

She has completed her MBA under Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha. She has completed her LLB under Utkal University and PGDRD from Indira Gandhi Open University, New Delhi. She is now pursuing her PhD in “Strategic Integration of Brand Equity and Value Analysis: A Study on Destination Tourism of Odisha” at GIET University, Gunupur, Odisha. She has got 12 years of teaching experience in different Institutes and at different levels. She has published in different journals of repute and has got patents as well. In addition to that she has got real time experience in NAAC documentation and reporting process.

Manoj Kumar Behera

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Marketing

Qualification: Ph.D.(Pursuing), BPUT, Odisha, MBA, M.Com

Email: manojbehera@asthaeducation.in

He is MBA in Marketing & HR from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Having completed in his M.Com from Utkal University, he obtained certification program on “Data analysis using SPSS and AMOS” conducted by ASBM University, Bhubaneswar. He too has certain training program on “NBA accreditation issues” organized by NITTTR, Kolkata. To his credit he was a part of ATAL Online Elementary FDP on “ Advance and innovative approaches in management education” at IILM University. He has also worked in corporates in the scope of marketing, digital marketing and accounts executive in Dream Group of Institution, AUROIN and Muthoot Finance Limited. He has more than 5 years of experience in both academics & corporate. In his academic journey he worked as Assistant Professor Marketing in Krupajal Group of Institution, Capital Group of Institution and Global Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar. He is passionate in teaching marketing and mentoring students. Delivering an engaging and impactful session is his habit. He has proficient knowledge in digital marketing and data analytics besides brand strategy. He is very discipline and great sense of time management. He is pursuing his Ph.D. in Management under BPUT, Odisha.

Arup Kumar Goswami

Assistant Professor

In The Sphere Of: Marketing

Qualification: PGDM (Marketing & Finance)
Email: arupgoswami@asthaeducation.in

He has completed PGDM from Regional College of Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha and Bachelor in Commerce(Honours) from Ranchi University. He was the topper in Intermediate C ommerce(I.Com) at sub divisional level. He has more than 7 years of experience in investing into Stock Market and simultaneously running his own e-commerce service “Life Bharat” in B2B and B2C market Scenario. As passionate towards academics in inculcating quality education amongst students he possesses an academic experience of 5 years. He has also represented Biju Patnaik Institute of IT and Management Studies with one of his colleague on a seminar organised by Confedaration of Indian Industry on the topic + Advantage ODISHA held at hotel Swosti Premium, Bhubaneswar in the year 2017. He is also fond of writing quotes on life for which he runs a personal blog named as “Life is Beautiful” in Facebook having more than 9000+ followers.

Jyoti Ranjan Mohanty, Ph.D.

Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Human Resources

Qualification: Ph.D. (Berhampur University), MBA(HR), LLB,  PGDM in IR&PM, PG Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication, Master in Tourism Management

Email: jrmohanty@asthaeducation.in

He is an MBA from MG University, Shillong and a Master in Tourism Management from IGNOU besides PG Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication. He is also an M. A in Economics from Ravenshaw College, M.Phil in Economics and also  a Bachelor of Laws, from Utkal University. Professor Mohanty is also a PhD degree holder from Berhampur University, Odisha. He worked as an Associate Professor- HR & Humanities in Center for Management Studies, Odisha Engineering College and served   as a Professor & Dean, School of Business, ASBM University. As a Professor in Human Resources Management he served in Biju Patnaik Institute of IT and Management Studies (BIITM), Bhubaneswar before joining ASTHA S.M. During this long career spanning around 38 years, he worked for 22 years as an Economic Planner in the State Planning Machinery of the Planning & Coordination Department, Govt. of Odisha that involved assignments like: Economic Plan Formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects, programmes at the State and Sub-State levels. He also worked for 8 years in the Distinct Planning & Development Unit, Ganjam and apart from preparing local area development plans he was also engaged in preparation of specific target oriented Micro Plans for the development of Block, Village & Tribal pockets in ITDA and Non ITDA areas. Prof. Mohanty has served as a Technical Consultant to Industrial Management Consultant of Odisha, an NGO which undertakes socioeconomic surveys, Health Sector NRHM planning, Total Literacy Campaign (TLC) under National Literacy Mission (NLM).   He has experience in impacting training Government functionaries on decentralized planning, conducting evaluation studies of plan projects. Having a fascination for research, his participation in National and international seminars and publications adds substantial value to his profile.

Swetapadma Dash, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

In The Sphere Of: Human Resources

Qualification:Ph.D. (Management), MBA (HR and Finance), UGC NET (LW/PM/IR/HRM)

Email: swetapadmadash@asthaeducation.in

She has completed her Ph.D. in Management from Ravenshaw University, Cuttack and MBA from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. She has more than 10 years of teaching experience in prominent B-Schools of Odisha. Before joining ASTHA School of Management she has served as Principal I/c and subsequently as Dean I/c at School of Professional Studies at DRIEMS University. She has taught various HR specialisation subjects such as Human Resource Management, Human Resource Planning, Industrial Legislations, Employee Relations, Performance Management System etc. as well as General Management subjects such as Business Law, Principles of Management, Organisational Behaviour, Corporate Strategy, Organisational Change Management etc. Her area of research includes Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Work-life Balance and Employee Well-being. She has published one Book and four book chapters in different edited books as well as many research papers in reputed journals and conference proceedings. She has also presented numerous papers in national and international seminars and conferences. She has been involved in Administrative as well as different curricular and co-curricular activities such as Academic Planning and Coordination, Training and Placement Coordination, Student Mentoring and Counselling and Event Management. She has experience in organising FDPs, Seminars, Webinars, Expert Talk Sessions, Workshops along with many intra and inter-college competitions. She is also an AICTE certified UHV Trainer. She has been certified by TWARAN as an NLP Associate Practitioner and Emotional Intelligence and Happiness Coach.

Anindita Das,Ph.D.

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Human Resources

Qualification: Ph.D., Sambalpur University, M.Phil,  MBA (HR), BBA

Email:  aninditadas@asthaeducation.in

She has completed her Ph.D. in Management from Sambalpur University. She has submitted her Ph.D thesis entitled on “Organizational Culture and Employee Job Satisfaction: A comparative Study of Public and Private Sector Banks with special reference to Odisha”. Her areas of research are on organizational culture, employee job satisfaction, use of digital transformation and artificial intelligence in Human Resource Management. She has around 12 years of teaching experience in the domain of HRM. Her interest area of teaching are Human Resource Management, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefit Management and Principles and Practices of Management etc. She has attended many International and national conference, Workshop and symposium. She has co-ordinated in many national and international conferences. she has also published many articles in UGC Care, Scopus and ABDC category.

Subhamitra Nayak

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Human Resources

Qualification: Ph.D.(Pursuing), BPUT, MBA (HR)

Email: subhamitra@asthaeducation.in

She has completed a professional certificate program in HR Management & Analytics from IIM, Kozhikode (Awarded with Silver Medal Certification for the course HR ANALYTICS)  & accomplished many NPTEL certification courses like Advances in Strategic Human Resources Management & IEEE conference paper publication, SCOPUS Indexed Publication & UGC Care Journal Papers to her credit. She has also completed her Master in Business Administration having specialization in Human Resources Management from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. She secured Rank Second in BPUT PhD Entrance Exam in 2015, Rank Second in Political Science Intermediate Level, Rank Second in English Degree Level. Having started her career as a guest faculty she worked as an Asst. Professor in Institute of Technology and Management, Berhampur, Aryan School of Management and Ganesh Institute of Management studies, Bhubaneswar. She has insights into Business Analytics and HR Analytics. She has 9 years of teaching experiences. As an expert in her field, in HR has a deep understanding of the principles, theories, and best practices related to human resources management. She teaches courses that cover topics such as business analytics, HR Analytics, recruitment, selection, employee training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, OB, Manpower planning Performance Management, and strategic HRM etc. She possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. She loves to inspire and engage students, as well as collaborate with colleagues in the academic community and industry professionals. She is a good event organizer. Some of her strengths are a good communicator, observant leadership qualities, positive attitude and professional commitment. She has hobbies i.e. dancing, singing hosting and writing poems. Her patience and understanding are unsurpassed. She is par in exhibiting proactiveness and resilience amidst varied turbulent circumstances. She feels life is an inexorable institution for ever expedition.

MD. Asif Khan

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Human Resources

Qualification: Ph.D.(Pursuing), Sri Sri University, Cuttack, MBA (HR)

Email: kasif@asthaeducation.in

Mr. MD. ASIF KHAN has undergone MBA in ASTHA School of Management. He has 2 years experience in Multi Level Marketing (MLM). He also has experience in Event Management as a event manager in PURI BEACH CARNIVAL (India’s 2^nd Biggest Beach Carnival) for consecutively 2 year 2017 & 2018, and also worked as a Event coordinator for the event of PRESIDENT of INDIA at Puri. Then he joined Just Dial ltd. as Certified Internet Consultant (CIC) at Bangalore.

Then he finally finds his strength in teaching and finally decides to join academics industry and handles paper like Manpower Planning, Entrepreneurship Development, Managing Digital Innovation & Transformation, Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management & Compensation Management which sets the essential forces and function towards his work.

Sunil Kumar Mishra

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Systems Management

Qualification: Ph.D.(Pursuing) Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam University, Indore, MCA, M.Tech
Email: sunilmishra@asthaeducation.in

He has around 24 years of teaching experience in the domain of Computer and Information Technology. He has completed MCA from Odisha Computer Academy under Utkal University, Bhubaneswar and M.Tech in Computer Science from Fakir Mohan University, Balasore. His area of research is on “The Implementation of ERP in Technical Institutions of Odisha and its Impact on Human Resource” at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam University, Indore. His interest areas of teaching are Quantitative Techniques, Cloud Computing, Mobile Computing, DBMS, Software Engineering, MIS. He attended many International and National Conference and Workshop. He acts as resource person on Swayam Prabha Live streaming to teach MIS and QT subjects. He has presented and published research articles in SCOPUS and UGC care-listed journals.

Dipan Kumar Jena

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: General Management

Qualification: MBA (Marketing) & MSW

Email: dipan@asthaeducation.in

Dipan Kumar Jena is an affable person who loves to solve problems in a creative way. He has done MBA from Himalayan Garhwal University, Uttarakhand. He has done his MSW from BJB Autonomous college. He has undertaken many project works like Household schedule in Slums, Status of Female Education among the Santhal Tribe etc. He likes teaching subjects like principles of Management, Organizational Behavior etc. He spearheads many events of the institute by the virtue of his flowless administrative competencies. He involves in shifting & sharing values, norms & behaviour. He boost confidence by learning about experience of others. He creates a continuous learning environment & involves himself in shifting shared values, norms & attitudes.  He has demonstrated abilities to be consistently individualize instruction based on students need and interest. He has fascination for working on institutional data base & keeping a constant touch with university documentation & alike requirements.

Pramit Chandra Rout

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: General Management

Qualification: Ph.D. (Pursuing), S’O’A Deemed to be University, LL.M. (Corporate & Commercial Law), B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), MBA (Finance), PGDCA

Email: pramitrout@asthaeducation.in

With a distinguished academic foundation in law, Prof. Pramit Chandra Rout is a renowned legal scholar, educator, and researcher specializing in corporate law, AI governance, financial regulations, and economic policy. He holds a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from Utkal University, an LL.M. in Corporate and Commercial Law from KIIT University, and an MBA in Finance. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Law at S’O’A Deemed to be University. An innovative educator, he seamlessly integrates legal theory with practical application, using interactive case studies, critical policy analysis, and real-world problem-solving to cultivate intellectual engagement. He is committed to incorporating value, skill development, and emerging technologies into pedagogy to enhance students’ employability and future career opportunities. He has earned over 30 certification credits from platforms like Coursera, NPTEL, and SWAYAM in areas including AI, communication, and technology, further enriching his expertise. Previously, he has served as a Research Assistant at IIT Kharagpur and KIIT School of Law, contributing to projects on justice administration, financial inclusivity, and regulatory frameworks. A prolific author, he has written numerous books and peer-reviewed research papers in UGC CARE-listed and SCOPUS-indexed journals, shaping contemporary discourse on law, technology, and governance.

Rituparna Mishra

Associate Faculty (Trainee)

In The Sphere Of: General Management

Qualification: MA in English, UGC NET (English)

Email:  rituparnamishra@asthaeducation.in

She has completed her Masters in English Literature from KIIT University, Bhubaneswar in 2024. She has held the First rank during the undergraduate level in English Literature at Dharanidhar Autonomous College (now Dharanidhar University). She has also bagged the Vice-Chancellor’s Silver Medal for securing the highest CGPA in Master’s Degree at KIIT University. Her area of research for Dissertation work was the Intersection of Criminality & Femininity. She has also qualified UGC NET for Assistant Professor in English. She has been an active participant of a Creative Writing Workshop conducted by Nancy Holmes, Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia. She also finds her interests centred at Public Speaking as she has had the experience of catering as a Master of Ceremonies throughout her secondary, higher secondary and University life. She particularly finds her true calling within the politics of social engineering of Crime and the Criminal.

Gunanidhi Bag,Ph.D.

Associate Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Economics

Qualification: Ph.D. & MA (Economics)

He is Ph.D. & MA almost having 30 years of experience, out of which He served as a principal in Stewart school in Cuttack, Odisha. His research interest & experience lies in government policies & rural transformation. He served in Patkai Christian college, Nagaland, as a HOD of Economics. He has attended  i n log of training programs attended seminars. He has also published a book ” Rural transformation in areas” (ISBN-81-87606-06-1). He has also presented a paper in international conference ” Economic & diseconomies with reference to Bhubaneswar city. He is very pro active with very positive attribute. He is a good orator having always result oriented approach. He loves to read news papers & books. With all the above he plays footballs & cricket. He is very eager to get involve with rich encouragement & enthusiasm.

Subha Prasanna Dash

Asst. Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Finance

Qualification: M.Sc., B.Ed., NISM Certified Course in Securities Market

Mr. Subha Prasanna Dash is a qualified and dynamic professional with a strong academic background in Science and a passion for financial markets. Equipped with certifications like NISM Certified Course in Securities Market (NCCSM) and SEBI Investor Certification, Subha has transitioned into the financial domain as a Freelancer Trainer in Investment and Financial Acumen since 2021. With experience collaborating with institutions like IDBI, Grow, and Sundaram Mutual Fund, Mr. Dash brings practical insights and industry-relevant knowledge to the classroom.