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

Associate Dean (Training & Placement)

In The Sphere Of: Marketing

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

Email: jinasis@asthaeducation.in

He has got 18 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

Associate 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.

Sthitipragyan Biswal,Ph.D.

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Finance

Qualification: Ph.D. (Ravenshaw University), MBA (Finance & Marketing)

Email: sthiti@asthaeducation.in

She has completed her Ph.D. in Management, Department of commerce and Management and has 11 years of teaching and research experience in the area of Finance. She has submitted the thesis title, “Existence of Herding Behaviour in the Indian Stock Market: A Special reference to NSE” at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha. Her research and teaching interests are Behavioural finance, Security-Analysis and Portfolio Management, Financial Derivative, Financial Market and services and Financial conclusion. Her research works have been published in different UGC care listed journals. She has presented around 15 research paper in different National and International conference.One of her research paper titled, “Banking innovation: A case study on State Bank of India” is adjudged as best paper at National Conclave, KIIT University. She believes that the academic finance profession has the potential to be uniquely purposeful due to four characteristics—the freedom to take risks and work on what we’re passionate about, the loyalty to our profession rather than just our institution, the collaborative nature of the creation and dissemination of knowledge, and the magnitude of our potential impact. However, what the profession currently values, and its current social norms, are significant barriers to the fulfilment of this potential. She is very a passionate professor and very supportive.

Priti Rachayeeta, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Finance

Qualification: Ph.D. (KIIT University), MBA (Finance & Marketing)

Email: pritirachayeeta@asthaeducation.in

She has completed her Ph.D. from KIIT University & MBA having Finance & Marketing as her specialization.  from, KIIT University too. She too. She is a Bachelor in Law (L.L.B.) from Capital Law College, Utkal University besides Bachelor in Commerce, Honours with distinction. She has worked as a Senior Lecturer in CDUT Sino-British Collaborative Education, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu City, Sichuan, China. Where she taught Management Accounting, Role of Emerging Economies in International Business, Law of Managers and Performance Management. She too has gained experience of teaching to BBA & MBA students of KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar. She has taught International Business, Management concepts and Accounting, Financial and Money Markets, Direct Taxation & Indirect Taxation besides Banking & Insurance. She has also 2 years of corporate experience in GENPACT, New Delhi as a Process Associate & Subject Matter Expert (SME). She is a first learner, global life philosophy and has spiritual strength and believes in God tuned mind. It is which transcending gratitude from students, that she inspires them with wisdom and compassion.

Shahnawaz Ali, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Finance

Qualification: Ph.D. (Ravenshaw University), M.Com., PGDIB

Email: shahnawazali@asthaeducation.in

He had his M.Com from IGNOU, New Delhi and earned Ph.D. from Ravenshaw University, Cuttack. To his credit he has also completed Post Graduate Diploma in  International Business from IGNOU, New Delhi. He has worked in Villa College, Maldives in Partner Institute of University of West of England ( UWE Bristol, UK) where  he developed action strategy  for department  in consultation  with Associate Dean and lead the department on academic matter and promote continuous development. Very effectively, he involved himself in compliances to institutional  strategies in the process of teaching & learning. He too was involved in identifying  key cost drivers and interdependencies for effective budget allocation. He also worked in Catholic University in Erbil, Kurdistan Region- Iraq, where  his prime responsibilities were  for financial planning and forecasting. He also ensured that health, safety and environmental practices in the concerned department. He has 12 years of teaching experience and 7 years of experience in international corporates. He also worked as a senior Faculty & Head of Department  ( Business), Rustomjee Academy, Mumbai. He has corporate experience to his credit  where he worked in private Bank worked in private Bank i.e Gulf Bank, RAK Bank, and JM financials as a Senior Sales Officer  and Client Relationship Manager. The most other potentialities he has is his effectiveness teaching includes an engaging classroom presences and value in real-world learning. Allocates scary assignments  for students to get through hurdles in the corporates.

Bishnu Prasad Kar

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Finance

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

Email: bpkar@asthaeducation.in

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, preservance 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.
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.

Shatarupa

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Finance

Qualification: Ph.D. (Pursuing), Utkal University, MFC, CMA (Intermediate)

Email: shatarupa@asthaeducation.in

She has a Masters in the domain of Finance & Control from Utkal University and has completed her CMA (Intermediate) from ICMAI. Alongside, she is continuing her Ph.D. in Management from Utkal University and also pursuing her CMA (Final). She has cleared UGC-NET (Management) in her first attempt. She has more than 7 years of professional experience in the field of teaching PG, UG and students from professional courses. Her fields of interest include Corporate Restructuring, Behavioural Finance, Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, Financial Derivatives, Financial Markets and Services and Strategic Management. She has been conducting seminars and webinars of SEBI and NSE in different institutions of Odisha. She has attended Faculty Development Programmes, Conferences and Workshops on National level. Apart from the arena of academics, she has organised numerous cultural and social events. Alongside, she is a voracious reader, a hungry learner, an incredible host and musically inclined. She embodies a cheerful aura and maintains a friendly demeanour. She takes to teaching more as an interactive and learning experience rather than a chore to be delivered.

Abhijit Mohanty,Ph.D.

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Marketing

Qualification: Ph.D. (Utkal University), MBA (Marketing)

Email: abhijit@asthaeducation.in

He is  Ph.D. in Business Administration and  has eight years of teaching and research experience in the Marketing domain. He served in Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra. Centre for Agri-Management, Utkal University, Rajdhani College of Engineering and Management (RECM), Bhubaneswar, and Utkal University (as Research Fellow). He has published numerous research articles in peer-reviewed and Scopus-indexed journals. In addition, he has authored numerous journal articles which were published in management magazines and edited books. The study paper titled “How do attitudes toward Covid-19 vaccine impact intentions to vaccinate in an emerging economy? The moderating effect of risk perception and Covid-19 anxiety” was published in the Scopus-indexed journal “Health Marketing Quarterly”. His research articles have been published in the SCOPUS Indeed journals. He also presented his research articles in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. He is very punctual professional and appreciated always by the staff & students. He is admired among the students for his perseverance. He is very amicable and student friendly.

Praveen Kumar

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Marketing

Qualification: Ph.D. (Pursuing), T.M. Bhagalpur University, Bihar, MBA (Marketing)

Email: praveenkumar@asthaeducation.in

He is a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Siddhartha Institute of Management Studies , Tumkur, Bangalore, Karnataka. He is also a Master of Arts M.A.) in English from Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. He too have completed his B. ED.  From Jiwaji University,  Gwalior. To his credit he too has done SAP in Sales and Distribution and a computer diploma from NIIT, and International Marketing. He is a dedicated teacher who combines a focus  on student achievement  with a passion for scholarly works. He worked in Cambridge Institute of Technology , Ranchi as Asst. Professor, where he taught International Marketing , Business Law and Brand Management. He too have experience in corporate sector for 10 years i.e. he worked as Asst, Manager in Toyota, New Delhi, Team Leader in TATA Motors, Bangalore. Besides that he has also worked in Pharmaceutical Industries  as a Territory Manager in Sanzdoz, a division of Novartis India Ltd, and as a Business Development Executive  in Panacea Biotec Ltd. He truly cares for the students passion and set goals adequately.

Debraj Behera

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Marketing

Qualification: Ph.D.(Pursuing), Utkal University, MBA (Marketing)

Email: debaraj@asthaeducation.in

He is a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Siddhartha Institute of Management Studies , Tumkur, Bangalore, Karnataka. He is also a Master of Arts M.A.) in English from Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. He too have completed his B. ED.  From Jiwaji University,  Gwalior. To his credit he too has done SAP in Sales and Distribution and a computer diploma from NIIT, and International Marketing. He is a dedicated teacher who combines a focus  on student achievement  with a passion for scholarly works. He worked in Cambridge Institute of Technology , Ranchi as Asst. Professor, where he taught International Marketing , Business Law and Brand Management. He too have experience in corporate sector for 10 years i.e. he worked as Asst, Manager in Toyota, New Delhi, Team Leader in TATA Motors, Bangalore. Besides that he has also worked in Pharmaceutical Industries  as a Territory Manager in Sanzdoz, a division of Novartis India Ltd, and as a Business Development Executive  in Panacea Biotec Ltd. He truly cares for the students passion and set goals adequately.

 Abhipsa Mishra

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Human Resources

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

Email: abhipsa@asthaeducation.in

She is MBA in the domain of HR and M.A. Diligently she exhibits her expertise in the areas of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management. She beliefs in adopting innovative designs in learning pedagogy to promote better student learning and engagement. She has interest in Learning & Development , workplace spirituality, new age HR policies and practices besides Employee Engagement. Simultaneously she likes to teach about Organizational Behaviour. She has involved herself in training and development and consultancy. She is a good presenter and realises her responsibility to execute the  message in a way that’s captivating, the way she communicate to audience. execute the  message in a way that’s captivating, the way she communicate to audience. As a confident presenter she commands attention and inspires action and  has dynamic stage presence and is able to pull the audience into her performance. She feels teaching is beyond professionalism. A very cool-headed professor and stays calm with consistency. She is incredibly good under pressure. She always beliefs in following a clear set of guide line and truthful.

Subhamitra Nayak

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Human Resources

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

Email: subhamitra@asthaeducation.in

She has 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. 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 recruitment, selection, employee training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, OB, Man power 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.

Rupali Paikray

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: Human Resources

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

Email: rupali@asthaeducation.in

She has an MBA in Human Resource Management. She has a knack to teach organizational Behaviour and HR with an interest in areas like compensation management and entrepreneurship development. She has 5 years of Experience in Academics. She is persistently on move for her PhD works in the areas of Human Resources management in the healthcare scope. She has presented her article in ICBM, Hyderabad and been awarded as the best presenter. As a professor she is very tough but fair in grading, honest and truthful. Always been a sincere educator and scrupulous at work. She is very conscientious while discharging her academic and administrative duties. It is true that she is committed to create a classroom atmosphere immediately she joins students. Ensuring every student’s learning abilities and addressing that is also her innate trait.

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.

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.

Souraav Das

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: General Management

Qualification: MBA

Email: souraavdas@asthaeducation.in

He is MBA having HR & Marketing specialization from KIIT Campus, Bangalore having completed BBA (Petro Marketing) from University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun. He has almost 13 years of experience in various corporates and have worked as state liaising, taking care of licences and Compliance in the scope of his managerial-ship. He was also involved with NHAI, PWD, Forest, State Medical Authority and Central Forest departments. He too has competencies in handling key accounts and Business Presentations. His supporting attitude for sales teams was unique. He had opportunities and responsibilities too for New Business development and achievement of desired volume. He is a competent collaborator, mentor a can plan things with distinctive coordination with demand planner. Involved in retail training of staff He handles papers i.e. Organizational Behaviour and Business ethics. Acts like a friend to his students, a teacher-friend/. Have excellent skill in communication, collaboration. He has a hobby of reading. He is truly appreciated by students for his terrifying assignments and practical tasks.

Dravesh Priyadarshi

Assistant Professor 

In The Sphere Of: General Management

Qualification: PGDM

Email: dravesh@asthaeducation.in

He has a Post Graduate Diploma ( PGDM) in  Management from IMIS, Bhubaneswar. A graduate with English honours from Ranchi University. To his credit he has 12 years of experience in corporate sector. He has worked in Titania Motor corporation & Marvel Auto bikes Pvt. Ltd as network Manager. In NIKON India Pvt. Ltd he has worked in the capacity of Area sales Manager. He too has worked in Bharti Airtel Ltd & VIP Industries Ltd as a Territory Sales Manager. A strong sales and marketing professional with varied experience in the field of Retail, Channel Sales & Marketing Development. He has a strong managing capacity of managing team, hiring and team building. He is too potential in Vendor tie up for automobiles related actives and Insurance Companies. To his credit he has a knack in brand enhancement and product positioning. He is too experiences A very good leader, involves in planning, organizing and developing new networks marketing. His key skills are strong logical thinking, analytical and problem solving etc. Besides that, he is a good communicator, and negotiator too. He has unique skill of attention to everything and a good organizer and has every potentiality to plan things. He has keen interest that helps him to identify quality learning opportunities in students being engaged with them. He has strong team organizing as a hobby besides travelling. A good adviser and mentor to students.

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.