Vice-Chairperson, Odisha State Higher Education Council ​
Former Vice-Chancellor, Utkal University​

He is former Vice-Chancellor, Utkal University, and currently the Vice Chairperson of Odisha State Higher Education Council. ​
He was “Distinguished Scientist” and Head of the Laser and Plasma Technology Division in BARC and a preeminent associate with DRDO, ISRO, HBNI, Mumbai University and the University of Pune. ​
Prof Das has been on the Advisory Committee of DST, Chairman of Planning Committee for Plasma schools​
Chairman of Program advisory committees of SERB, DST and BRNS. ​