Dr. Snigdharani Panda
Chairperson Council of Deans
Dr. Snigdharani Panda is an Associate Professor at the Department of Tribal Resource Management, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. She has a rich academic background with a Ph.D. from Utkal University and has been a part of KISS since 2017. Prior to this, she served as an Assistant Professor at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology from 2008 to 2017.
Dr. Panda has a diverse range of expertise, including management, entrepreneurship, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). She has published extensively, with 37 journal articles, 1 book, 9 conference proceedings, and several other contributions. Her research interests are reflected in her numerous projects and publications, focusing on topics such as financial literacy, environmental conservation, and the role of social media in promoting women-owned businesses.
She has also been recognized for her contributions to academia, receiving several honors and awards, including an A+ grade for promotion under the CAS of UGC and AICTE. Dr. Panda is actively involved in various professional bodies and committees, contributing to the academic and research community.


