Doctor of Philosophy (Full-time Ph.D.) in Statistics, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur in 2024. (Ph.D. Thesis Topic: A Statistical Analysis on the Impact of Social Networking Sites on Psychosomatic Health and Academic Performance of the University Students of Western Odisha). http://hdl.handle.net/10603/547111
ICSSR Doctoral Fellow 2022-2023 with File No. RFD/Short-Term/2022-23/SW/SC/57.
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Statistics, from Sambalpur University, Sambalpur in 2019. (M.Phil. Dissertation Topic: A Critical Analysis on Infant Mortality: District level Assessment of Odisha).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Statistics, from Ravenshaw University, Cuttack in 2017.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Statistics Honours, from Kendrapara Autonomous College, Kendrapara under Utkal University, Bhubaneswar in 2015.
Working as an Assistant Professor in OP Jindal University, Raigarh (C.G), from June 2025 to till date.
Assistant Professor in BS&H (Mathematics) at Aditya Institute of Technology and Management, Tekkali, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh- 532 201, India from 08/06/2024 – 17/06/2025.
During the period, I Conducted classes on Research Methodology, Statistical Methods and taught Applied Statistics to undergraduate and postgraduate programme students from 01/01/2023 – 07/06/2024. (1.5 Years)
Research Assistant at the School of Statistics, Gangadhar Meher University under GMU Seed funding with a Minor Project entitled “Is Social Media a Boon or a Curse in the Hand of Youngsters: A Scientific Statistical Approach” under PI Dr. Rajendra Gartia (Assistant Professor & Head, School of Statistics) from 08/01/2024 – 07/06/2024. (6 Months)
ICSSR Doctoral Fellow 2022- 2023 with File No. RFD/Short-Term/2022-23/SW/SC/57.
5 years of research and statistical analysis experience including M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Statistics. (5 Years)
Applied Statistics & Statistical Modeling (Social Media and Youth Behavior Analytics, Mental Health and Psychosomatic Research, Educational Data Analysis, Gender-Based Statistical Studies, Disaster Risk and Coastal Erosion Modelling)
Environmental and Climate Statistics
Biostatistics and Public Health
AI and Machine Learning in Statistical Applications
Published an edited book “Mind and Machines: The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence” with ISBN: 978-93-94819-60-3 Published by Jyotikiran Publication, Pune, Maharashtra- 8, India (International Publication House) published on 24th September 2024. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13999902
Published and registered a patent on “Smart Brain Monitoring Headset” with Patent Number: 194620 and Design Number: 436389-001, registered on 03/11/2024 under Class: 24-01, in accordance with the Designs Act, 2000, and the Designs Rules, 2001.
Published and registered a patent on “Classroom Monitoring Device” with Patent Number: 195887 and Design Number: 430400-001, registered on 13/09/2024 under Class: 14-02, in accordance with the Designs Act, 2000, and the Designs Rules, 2001.
Published a book chapter no. 13 “Cognitive Synergy: Unveiling the Symbiotic Relationship between Human Psychology and Artificial Intelligence” in the book ‘Mind and Machines: The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence’ from pages 124-132 with ISBN: 978-93-94819-60-3 Published by Jyotikiran Publication, Pune, Maharashtra- 8, India (International Publication House) published on 24th September 2024. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/387223721
Published a book chapter no. 18 “Optimizing Digital Marketing with AI” in the book ‘Mind and Machines: The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence’ from pages 165-177 with ISBN: 978-93-94819-60-3 Published by Jyotikiran Publication, Pune, Maharashtra- 8, India (International Publication House) published on 24th September 2024. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/387223491
Published a book chapter no. 1 “The Era of Digital Transformation: Navigating the Social Media Landscape in India” in the book ‘SOCIAL MEDIA IN INDIA: Dynamism, Issues and Challenges’ from pages 1-16 with ISBN: 978-93-91550-98-1 Published by N. B. Publications, U.P.- 201102 (India) on 3rd May 2024. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381259581
Published a book chapter no. 11 “The Influence of Social Media on Political Movements in Contemporary India” in the book ‘SOCIAL MEDIA IN INDIA: Dynamism, Issues and Challenges’ from pages 105-114 with ISBN: 978-93-91550-98-1 Published by N. B. Publications, U.P.- 201102 (India) on 3rd May 2024. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381259733
Published a book chapter no. 13 “Present Scenarios of Social Media on Human Behaviour in India” in the book ‘SOCIAL MEDIA IN INDIA: Dynamism, Issues and Challenges’ from pages 120-132 with ISBN: 978-93-91550-98-1 Published by N. B. Publications, U.P.- 201102 (India) on 3rd May 2024. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381259752
Published a book chapter no. 25 “The Effects of Social Networking Sites on Child and Adolescent Psychology: Theory, Research, and Interventions” in the book ‘Handbook of Research on Child and Adolescent Psychology Practices and Interventions’ from pages 459-473 with ISBN: 978-1-6684-9983-2 Published by IGI Global on 1st January 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-9983-2.ch025 (SCOPUS)
Published a Research article on “Impact of Mindfulness to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, and Depression among the University Students of Odisha” in the ‘International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach Research and Science’ Published by Riset Press International with EISSN: 2987-226X in Volume 1 (3) page 429-437 on 12th September 2023. https://doi.org/10.59653/ijmars.v1i03.206
Published a book chapter on “Exploring the Relationship Between Social Media Addiction, Gender, BMI, And Health Problems among University Students in Western Odisha: A Statistical Analysis” in the book ‘Applications of Statistics & Artificial Intelligence in Emerging Scenarios- 2023’ from pages 51-58 with ISBN: 978-93-94958-84-5 Published by Archers and Elevators Publishing House, Bangalore- 560090 on 1st September 2023. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374088975
Published a Research article on “Exploring Social Media Addiction and it’s Impact on the Psychosomatic Health of University Students in Western Odisha: A Gender and BMI Perspective” in the ‘Indian Journal of Health Social Work publication of ‘All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP)’ with ISSN: 2582-1393 (Online) in Volume 4 (2) page 18-27 on 30th August 2023. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/373490402
Published a Research article on “Social Media Overload: Unraveling the Impact on Academic Performance among University Students in Western Odisha” in the ‘MULTIPLE: Journal of Global and Multidisciplinary’ with E-ISSN: 2988-7828, in Volume 1 (2) page 49-54 on 24th August 2023. https://journal.institercom-edu.org/index.php/multiple/article/view/19
Published a Research article on “Promoting Sustainable Development Through Environmental Policy, Green Technologies, and Effective Waste Management: A Comprehensive Review” in the ‘Journal of Multidisciplinary Science: MIKAILALSYS’ with E-ISSN: 2987-2286, in Volume 1 (2) page 179-198 on 20th August 2023. https://doi.org/10.58578/mikailalsys.v1i2.1675
Published a Research article on “Technological Interventions in Education: An Empirical Review of Their Impact on Learning Outcomes” in the ‘ALSYSTECH Journal of Education Technology’ with E-ISSN: 2988-442X, in Volume 1 (1) page 62-77 on 19th August 2023. https://doi.org/10.58578/alsystech.v1i1.1674
Published a Research article on “Exploring the Associations Between Social Networking Sites and University Students' Psychosomatic Health: A Comprehensive Review” in the ‘Odisha Journal of Social Science’ with E-ISSN: 2321-3493, Indexing & Impact factor: 3.9 in Volume 10 (2) page 01-10 on 31st July 2023. www.researchgate.net/publication/372783305
Published a Research article on “Gender-Specific Variations in BMI Status of Students' Social Networking Site Usage: A Comprehensive Statistical Analysis” in the ‘International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach Research and Science’ with E-ISSN: 2987-226X, in Volume 1 (2) page 287-298 on 29th July 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.59653/ijmars.v1i02.105
Published a book chapter on “Addictiveness of Social Networking Sites among Students: The Globalized World” in the book ‘Youth and Wellbeing’ with ISBN: 978-93-95651-24-0 Published by Kunal Books, New Delhi on 20th February 2023. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369385241
Published a Research article on “A Statistical analysis of the effect of social networking sites on students’ academic performance in the Western Odisha universities” in the ‘Journal of Mathematical Problems, Equations and Statistics’ with E-ISSN: 2709-9407, impact factor: RJIF 5.30 in Volume 4 (1) page 05-09 on 30th January 2023. https://doi.org/10.22271/math.2023.v4.i1a.74
Published a Research article on “A Statistical investigation of the effect of social networking sites on students’ academic achievement in Western Odisha universities” in the ‘International Journal of Statistics and Applied Mathematics’ with ISSN: 2456-1452, impact factor: RJIF 5.34 in Volume 7 (6) page 19-23 on 30th December 2022. https://doi.org/10.22271/maths.2022.v7.i6a.893
Published a Research article “Effects of Social Networking Sites on Students’ Psychosomatic Health in Western Odisha Universities During Covid- 19 Pandemic: A Statistical Analysis” has been published in the ‘Indian Journal of Health Social Work’ publication of ‘All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP)’ with ISSN: 2582-1393 (Online) in Volume 4 (1) page 19-28 on 30th July 2022. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/368915557
Published a Research article on “A Statistical swot up on Garbled Agricultural Disparity at Grassroot levels: A statistical analysis at block levels of Sambalpur district” in the ‘International Journal of Statistics and Applied Mathematics’ with ISSN: 2456-1452, impact factor: RJIF 5.34 in Volume 7 (2) page 68-76 on 1st March 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.22271/maths.2022.v7.i2a.811Ritu Raj and B. M. Mohan, Modeling and analysis of the simplest fuzzy PID controller of Takagi–Sugeno type with modified rule base, Soft Computing, vol 22, no 15, pp. 5147-5161, 2017.
Presented a paper on “Empowering Digital Transformation: Insights into Social Media Motivations Among University Students for Sustainable Educational Innovation” & Participated in the International Conference on ‘NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUTAINABLE COMPUTING ICNGT-2025’ Organized by the Department of Computer Applications (AICTE APPROVED), Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India on 24th January 2025. (Hybrid mode)
Presented a paper on “Probabilistic Modeling and Statistical Frameworks for Coastal Erosion Dynamics and Socioeconomic Impact Assessment in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh” & Participated in the International Conference on ‘Trends in Management, Commerce & Information Technology in Sustainable Environment (ICONMANIT-2024)’ Organized by the School of Management Studies, Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology University (GIET UNIVERSITY), Gunupur, Odisha, India on 30th December 2024. (Hybrid mode)
Presented a paper on “The Role of Social Networking Sites in Promoting Holistic Development and Psychological Well-being among Youngsters” & Participated in the International Seminar on ‘Swabhiman: A Path to Holistic Development’ Organized by the School of Psychology, Gangadhar Meher University, Amruta Vihar, Sambalpur, Odisha on 19th July 2024. (Hybrid mode)
Presented a paper on “Holistic Education: Mindfulness and Resilience as Key Components” & Participated in the International Seminar on ‘Swabhiman: A Path to Holistic Development’ Organized by the School of Psychology, Gangadhar Meher University, Amruta Vihar, Sambalpur, Odisha on 19th July 2024. (Hybrid mode)
Presented a paper on “Unveiling the Dichotomy of Social Media: A Statistical Exploration of its Impact on Youngsters” & Participated in a Two day National Seminar on ‘Data-Driven Predictive Analytics & Modelling-2024 (DDPAM-2024)’ Organized by the P.G. Department of Statistics, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha on 19th – 20th March 2024. (Offline mode)
Presented a paper on “A Statistical Exploration of the Impact of Social Media on the Health and Academic Standard of Youngsters” & Participated in one day National Seminar on ‘Role of Statistics in Emerging India@2047: A Multidisciplinary Approach’ Organized by the Department of Statistics, Central University of Odisha, Koraput, Odisha on 18th March 2024. (Online mode)
Presented a paper on “Examining Depression Prevalence: Urban-Rural Disparities and Demographic Influences in Odisha, India” & Participated in one day National Seminar on ‘Role of Statistics in Emerging India@2047: A Multidisciplinary Approach’ Organized by the Department of Statistics, Central University of Odisha, Koraput, Odisha on 18th March 2024. (Online mode)
Presented a poster on “Unravelling the influence of Social Networking Trends and Engagement: A Factor Analysis Approach on the University Students of Sambalpur” and Participated in ‘Odisha Research Conclave (ORC-2023)’ Jointly Organized by Odisha State Higher Education Council and Sambalpur University on 14th November to 16th November 2023. (Offline mode)
Presented a paper on “A Factor Analysis on Usage of Social Networking Sites among University Students in Western Odisha” & Participated in National Seminar on ‘Statistical Thinking in Data Science & Knowledge Discovery (STDSKD- 2023)’ Organized by the School of Statistics, Gangadhar Meher University, Amruta Vihar, Sambalpur, Odisha on 26th June 2023. (Offline mode)
Attended a webinar on “How Biostatistics Enhances Institutional Performance & Efficiency” Organized by Editage on 30th March 2023. (Online mode)
Attended a webinar on “Understanding types of research data” Organized by Editage on 15th March 2023. (Online mode)
Participated in a National Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights” Organized by IQAC, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur on 4th March 2023. (Offline mode)
Presented a paper on “Exploring the Relationship between Social Media Addiction, Gender, BMI, and Health Problems among university students in Western Odisha: A Statistical Analysis” & Participated in National Seminar on ‘Applications of Statistics & Artificial Intelligence in Emerging Scenarios- 2023 (ASAIES- 2023)’ Organized by Department of Statistics, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur, Odisha on 3rd March 2023. (Offline mode)
Attended two days National Workshop on “Implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020- Accreditation: Pathway for Quality Education” Organized by AISSMS Institute of Management, Pune on 16th February – 17th February 2023. (Online mode)
Attended an International Conference on “Nanopharmaceuticals and Neurological Disorders” Jointly organized by International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), France & Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), India on 2nd February – 4th February 2023. (Online mode)
Attended a webinar on “APAC customer success hub webinar, Beyond Borders: How to promote interdisciplinary & international collaborative research to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs” organized by Elsevier on 1st February 2023. (Online mode)
Participated in the International Webinar Series on “Recent Trends in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science” organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani, Chennai- 600026 on 28th January 2023. (Online mode)
Presented a paper on “A Statistical investigation of the effect of social networking sites on students academic achievement in Western Odisha universities” & Participated in the International Conference on ‘ICON-KSRAO’ Organized by the Department of Statistics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 29th December to 30th December 2022. (Online mode)
Presented a poster on “Effect of Social Media on the Psychosomatic Health and Academic Achievement of Adolescent Student- A Study on Sambalpur” and Participated in ‘Odisha Research Conclave (ORC-2022)’ Jointly Organized by Odisha State Higher Education Council and Ravenshaw University on 14th November to 16th November 2022. (Offline mode)
Presented a paper on “Addictiveness of Social Networking Sites among Students: In the Globalized World” and Participated in a National Seminar on ‘Youth, Wellness and Social Welfare’ Organized by the School of Psychology, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha on 13th November 2022. (Offline mode)
Presented a paper on “A Statistical Investigation of the Impact of Social Networking Sites on Students’ Psychosomatic Health in Western Odisha Universities” and Participated in an International Seminar on (ASCDA-2022) Organized by the Department of Statistics, Sambalpur University on 29th June 2022. (Offline mode)
International one week Faculty Development Programme on “Research Methodology” Organized by Amar Sewa Mandal’s Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, Maharashtra- 440024 on 2nd May to 7th May 2022.
Attended a National Multi-Disciplinary Virtual Symposium on "Why Data Science matters" organised by IQAC & Department Of Mathematics & Statistics, ST. Francis College Koramangala, Bengaluru-34 on 6th May 2022.
Attended a Program on “Identifying Fake, Cloned, Predatory Journals in Academics” Organized by Elsevier, Odisha State Higher Education Council on 25th April 2022.
Participated on a National Webinar “Medical Statistics” organized by Department of Statistics, Tuljaram Chaturchand College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Baramati funded by RUSA on 7th April to 9th April 2022.
Participated in a Training programme on “National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission” organized by Intellectual Property Office (Govt. of India), India on 2nd April 2022.
Participated an International Interdisciplinary Webinar on “Ethics and Dialogic Teaching Methodology in Higher Education” organized by Departments of English and IQACs, Dr. Tatyasaheb Natu College of Arts & Senior College of Commerce, Margtamhane, Chiplun New Education Society’s Arts, Commerce & Science College Lanja, Ratnagiri Bhavan’s College (Autonomous), Andheri (West), Mumbai (India) on 19th March 2022.
Presented a paper on “The Impact of Social Networking Sites on Psychosomatic health and Academic achievements: A statistical analysis of Western Odisha Universities” and Participated in the International Virtual Conference on Statistics and Data Science: Theory and Practice for Progress and Prosperity, organized jointly by the Department of Statistics, University College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad and Indian Society for Probability and Statistics on 11th March to 13th March 2022.
Participated in a National Webinar on “Role of Quantitative Tools in Social Science Research” organized by the Department of Mathematics in association with Internal Quality Assurance Cell, ST. Aloysius College Thrissur, Kerala - 680 611 on 8th March 2022.
Presented a paper on “Stress and Anxiety among the tribal undergraduate students of Odisha during Covid-19 pandemic” at the 31st convention of National Academy of Psychology 2021-2022 organised by the Psychophysiology Laboratory, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay on 4th March to 6th March 2022.
Participated a Training programme on “National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission” organized by Intellectual Property Office (Govt. of India), India on 4th March 2022.
Attended a Program on “Author Workshop: Understanding Research Metrics and Elsevier’s Science Direct” Organized by Elsevier, Odisha State Higher Education Council on 25th February 2022.
Participated an International Webinar “Empowering Diversity in Science (GWB-2022)” jointly organized by Department of Chemistry, Amar Sewa Mandal’s Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, Maharashtra- 440024, ACT, KARE, and IUPAC on 16th February, 2022.
Participated a one week National Webinar series “Psychosocial Issues & Intervention” organized by the Department of Psychology, Dhenkanal Autonomous College, Dhenkanal, Odisha on 31st January to 5th February, 2022.
Participated an International Webinar “Chemistry Education (IWCE- 2021)” jointly organized by Department of Chemistry, Amar Sewa Mandal’s Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, Maharashtra- 440024 and ACT on 4th February to 5th February, 2022.
Participated a National webinar on topic “Critical Thinking & Decision Making - Making Smarter Decisions with Imperfect Information" organized by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Trust, Bilaspur, CG on 30th January, 2022.
Participated a National Symposium “Mathematics and Applications (NSMA 2021)” organized by Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras on 22nd December, 2021.
Presented a paper on “A Statistical Analysis on the effect of Social Networking Sites on Health and Academic Achievement of the Western Odisha University Students during Covid- 19 Pandemic” at the International Conference on Human Dignity and Mental Health in the New Normal (ICDMH- 2021) organized by Department of Psychology, Utkal University in virtual mode on 17th December to 18th December, 2021.
Attended a Program on “Read Quality…Publish Quality using Science Direct” Organized by Elsevier, at Nalanda E-consortium on 21st October, 2021.
Participated a National webinar on topic “nflue Influence Science" organized by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Trust, Bilaspur, CG on 23rd January, 2021.
Presented a paper on “An Introduction to Survival Models” at National Webinar series on “Statistical Methodology for working with Uncertainty” organized by School of Statistics, G. M. University, Amruta Vihar, Sambalpur, Odisha on 24th September & 26th September, 2020.
Participated in Five Day Online Workshop on “Research Methodology” an initiative by Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, Telengana on 17th to 21st August 2020.
Participated in the Five-Day National E-Workshop on “Research in Psychology and Behavioural Sciences” Organized by Department of Psychology, YIMS, Palakkad, Kerala on 24th to 28th August 2020.
Participated in a virtual Workshop on “Research Methodology and Hands on Learning” organized by Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 2-6th August 2021.
Participated in a Faculty Improvement Programme organized by Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 11-17th November 2021.
Participated in a symposium at the International Conference on Human Dignity and Mental Health in New Normal, Organized by the Department of Psychology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 17th-18th December 2021.
Participated in the “Ten Days Research Methodology Course (RMC)” for Ph.D. Research Scholars at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha sponsored by ICSSR, Government of India on 17th-27th February 2020. (Offline mode)
Participated in the One-Week Online Short Term Course on "Soft Skills and Professional Excellence" at the UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, from August 12 to August 20, 2024.
Completed the NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme at the UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Sambalpur University, from July 22 to July 30, 2024 (excluding July 28), achieving an A Grade.
Completed the Online "Faculty Induction Programme-16" at the UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, from July 8, 2024, to August 7, 2024, with an A Grade.
