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PhD ADMISSION PROSPECTUS

2020-21

khallikote university

Berhampur

Khallikote University at Berhampur (KUB)

PhD Prospectus 2020-21 1

From Vice Chancellor’s Desk

Khallikote University (KU), the Unitary University at Berhampur in the state

of Odisha with intensive research activities, aims at imparting quality education in

several interdisciplinary professional courses. Our innovative post-graduate

curriculum, PhD Programme and action plan will motivate the learners by igniting

their analytical thinking and creativity in these professional interdisciplinary

courses which have social relevance as well as job prospect. In order to realize the

educational needs of the millennium, the University has implemented learning

management system (LMS) to facilitate 24 x 7 learning. The world is changing fast

and our next generation have to catch it up and compete with the rest of the globe

with the sincere efforts, dedication, honesty, punctuality, devotion and discipline of

our qualified faculty members.

Moreover, Khallikote University is looking forward to be an innovative

Research Intensive University of Odisha keeping the National Education Policy

(NEP) into account. Thus, our goal is to create a pool of able, skilled and

independent graduates, who will be progressive, confident and productive, and

create a new competitive world.

Prof. Prafulla Kumar Mohanty



Contents 1. KHALLIKOTE UNIVERSITY: A BRIEF PROFILE 3

1.1 Vision of the University 3

1.2 Mission of the University 3

1.3 MoUs and International Collaborations 4

1.4 Academics 4

2. ADMISSION PROCESS 5

2.1. Eligibility for Admission into PhD 5

2.2. Duration of the PhD Programme 5

2.3. Number of Seats for PhD Admission 6

2.4. Admission Procedure 7

2.4.1. Entrance Test, Viva Voce and Admission 7

2.4.2. Candidates exempted from the entrance test 8

3. COURSE WORK 9

4. REGISTRATION FOR PhD 9

5. FEES FOR ADMISSION 10

5.1. Fee Structure 10

5.2. Mode of Payment 11

6. PG DEPARTMENTS/NODAL CENTRES 11

6.1. Department of Biosciences and Bioinformatics 11

6.2. Department of Natural Resources Management and Geo-informatics 13

6.3. Department of Library and Information Science 16

6.4. Department of Economics and Management 17

7. FACILTIIES 20

7.1. Laboratory Facilities 20

7.2. Other Infrastructure Facilities 21

8. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AT KUB 22

8.1. Institutional Research Grants 22

8.2. Extra-mural Research Grants 22



1. KHALLIKOTE UNIVERSITY: A BRIEF PROFILE

Khallikote University at Berhampur (KUB) is a unitary university with intensive

research activities established by Government of Odisha and recognised by the

University Grant Commission (UGC). With an aim to impart quality education in

several interdisciplinary professional courses, the University is dedicated to

innovative pedagogy, rigour in scholarship, inculcating institutional values and

international linkages.

The University was established as the first cluster University in the state of Odisha

on 30th May 2015 under Rashtriya Uchhatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) in exercise of

the powers conferred by subsections (1) and (2) of the Odisha University Act, 1989

(Odisha Act 5, 1989). Further, on 26th February, 2020, Government of Odisha in

exercise of the powers conferred by subsections (1) and (2) and clause (g) of the sub

section (3) of section 32 of the Odisha University Act, 1989 (Odisha Act 5, 1989)

altered the status of Khallikote University to a Unitary University with intensive

research activities.

1.1 Vision of the University

Khallikote University aspires to be one of the most dynamic, vibrant and research

intensive University of Odisha, responsive to the changing global trends, providing

unparallel educational opportunities for the students hailing from lower socio-

economic strata of society seeking quality education in the emerging areas of the

professional and IT savvy world.

1.2 Mission of the University

The University strives to work hard as a team with a sense of commitment towards

the educational, cultural, economic, environmental, health and social advancement

of the state of Odisha in general and southern Odisha in particular:

The University is devoted to provide quality education at master’s and

doctoral level through its own Postgraduate departments.

To meet the challenges of the knowledge era and keep pace with the

knowledge explosion in higher education, the University is committed to

inculcate and sustain quality in all the dimensions of higher education viz.

teaching, learning, research, extension and governance while catering to the

regional needs, national aspirations and global competitiveness.



1.3 MoUs and International Collaborations

Khallikote University has signed MoU’s (Memorandum of Understanding) with the

following universities for exchange of faculty and students, and promotion of

academic and research activities.

(i) Shu-Te University (STU), Taiwan

(ii) National Pingtung University of Science & Technology (NPUST), Taiwa

(iii) National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU), Taiwan

(iv) Odisha State Open University (OSOU), Sambalpur, India

(v) Asia University (AU), Taiwan

(vi) National Taichung University of Education (NTUE), Taiwan

1.4 Academics

Presently, the University at its transit campus at GMax Building on NH-16, Konisi,

Berhampur, Odisha offers Post-Graduate (PG) and Doctoral Programmes through

six PG Departments:

1. Department of Bioscience and Bioinformatics

2. Department of Natural Resources Management and Geo-informatics

3. Department of Library and Information Science

4. Department of Economics and Management

5. Department of Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management

6. Department of Mass Communication and Media Technology

In addition to seven Master’s Programme [i) MSc in Bioscience and Bioinformatics; ii)

MSc in Biotechnology (Department of Biotechnology, GoI supported), iii) Master

(M.A./MSc) in Natural Resources Management and Geo-informatics, iv) Master in Library

and Information Science, v) MBA in Business Economics; vi) MBA in Tourism and Travel

Management; and vii) M.A. in Mass Communication and Media Technology], following

fulltime Doctoral (PhD) degree programmes are offered by the PG departments

(Nodal Centres), for the year 2020-21, as detailed below:

Name of the PG Dept. (Nodal Centre) Subjects

PG Department of Bioscience and

Bioinformatics

Biosciences/ Life Sciences

Biotechnology; Bioinformatics

PG Department of Natural Resources

Management and Geo-informatics

Natural Resource Management

Environmental Science

Geo-informatics

PG Department of Economics and

Management Economics; Management; Commerce

PG Department of Library and

Information Science Library and Information Science



2. ADMISSION PROCESS

2.1. Eligibility for Admission into PhD

Subject to the conditions stipulated in the PhD guidelines of Khallikote University

(available at www.kub.ac.in), the following candidates are eligible to seek

admission to the PhD programme at KUB.

i. Candidates for admission to the PhD programme shall have a Master's

Degree or a Professional Degree in a relevant area declared equivalent to the

Master’s Degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at

least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point

grading scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading

system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational

Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is

approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or

incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory

authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring

quality and standards of educational institutions.

ii. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of

grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy

layer)/ Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the

decision of the UGC from time to time, or for those who had obtained their

Master's degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55%

(or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed)

and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible

based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark

procedures.

iii. Candidates possessing a degree considered equivalent to MPhil Degree of an

Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an

Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or

authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its

home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the

purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of

educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to PhD programme.

2.2. Duration of the PhD Programme

i. PhD programme shall be a minimum duration of three years including

coursework and the maximum of five years.



ii. Extension beyond above limit will be governed by relevant clause at 9.4. of

PhD guidelines of Khallikote University (www.kub.ac.in).

2.3. Number of Seats for PhD Admission

i. Number of Seats (Vacancy): Admission to the PhD programme for the year

2020-21 will be undertaken for 29 doctoral seats and the department/nodal

centre wise vacancies are given as below:

Name of the PG Dept. (Nodal

Centre) Subjects Specializations

No. of

seats

PG Dept. of Bioscience and Bioinformatics

Biosciences/ Life Sciences

Plant Molecular Breeding, Infection Biology, Host-pathogen interaction, Immuno-genetics of infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders

06

Biotechnology

Molecular & Chemical Profiling of Plants, Bacterial Gene Regulation, Antimicrobial Resistance Mechanisms, Bioprocessing Technology

06

Bioinformatics Plant Functional Genomics and Genome analysis 01

PG Dept. of Natural Resources Management and Geo-informatics

Natural Resource Management

Natural Resource management, Social Geography, Environmental Geography, Human geography

02

Environmental Science

Environmental impact assessment & monitoring, Ecotoxicology, Conservation ecology, 02

Geo-informatics Geoinformatics, Climate and Coastal Change Modeling, Disaster management

02

PG Dept. of Economics and Management

Economics Agricultural/ Environmental/Developmental Economics, Rural Finance, Legal Economics, Food security and sustainable Development

02

Management

NPA management, Human Resource Development, Organizational Behaviour, Business Climate, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Behaviour and Market Research

03

Commerce Financial inclusion, Women empowerment, Financial literacy

02

PG Dept. of Library and Information Science

Library and Information Science

Preservation, INSB, Bibliometric/ Scientrometrics, OA, Knowledge Organisation, Information Communication Technology, Digital Library, Webometrics and Informetrics

03

Reservation: The University shall adhere to the Reservation policy as per

the norms stipulated by Govt. of Odisha from time to time (G.O.

11710/HE, Dtd.: 01/06/2015 and G.O. 10161/HE, Dtd.: 07/04/2018) [Note: In respect of PwD/Physically disabled, the candidate may be asked to appear before a

Medical Board constituted by the Chairman, PG Council. The decision of the Medical Board will

be final and binding.]



2.4. Admission Procedure

2.4.1. Entrance Test, Viva Voce and Admission

i. The eligible candidates shall be admitted to the PhD programme through an

entrance test (excluding exempted candidates as described in section 6 of

PhD Regulations) followed by the viva-voce. Candidates those exempted

from the entrance test as in section 6 of PhD Regulations (available at

www.kub.ac.in) will directly appear in the viva-voce.

ii. The qualifying marks in the entrance test shall be 50% for all categories of

candidates. The syllabus of the entrance test shall consist of Research

methodology and the subject (course wise) with equal weightage.

iii. The qualified candidates (in the Entrance test) as well as the candidates

exempted from the entrance test shall be called for viva voce to be conducted

by respective department/nodal centre in the University. The number of

entrance qualified candidates to be called for viva-voce shall be maximum of

five times of the number of seats as mentioned in the clause (i) of section 2.3.

and is based upon their performance in the entrance test. However, when the

total number of applicants is less than five times, the number may be limited

to total number of qualified applicants only. The applicants exempted from

the written test shall be considered supernumerary.

iv. The Merit List of candidates shall be prepared on the basis of academic career

and performance in the viva voce as detailed below.

Academic Career: 75% [10th or equivalent-10%, 12th or equivalent-10%;

Graduation-20%; Post Graduation: 30%; NET: 5% (JRF-

5% or NET-LS/ SRF-3%)]

and Performance in the viva voce: 25%

v. The candidates shall mention their research interest/area of

specialization/Theme of research before a duly constituted selection

committee (Preferably Departmental Research Committee).

vi. The Department/ Centre shall send intimations to the concerned candidates

for taking admission within a stipulated time frame as decided by the

competent authority of the University.

vii. The Department/ Centre shall make two lists of the candidates admitted: (i)

candidates who shall undergo the course work and (ii) candidates who shall

be exempted from the course work; and issue a notification to this effect. For

details about the course work, please refer section 3. Further, the details on

the categories of candidates exempted from course work are available in

section 5.10 of PhD Regulations of Khallikote University (available in

www.kub.ac.in).



Detailed Information about the PhD Admission 2020 is available on www.kub.ac.in.

2.4.2. Candidates exempted from the entrance test

A candidate who fulfils one of the following requirements is exempted from the

entrance test and may be considered for provisional admission to the PhD

programme without appearing in the entrance test. (However, the University

reserves the right to conduct separate Test for those students who are exempted

from the PhD entrance test, if required necessary)

i. A candidate who is qualified in a national level test such as UGC-NET (with

JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (with JRF)/ DBT-JRF/ ICMR-JRF or equivalent with

research fellowship.

ii. UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR NET/SLET/GATE/ SRF (CSIR or UGC or ICMR or

ICAR or equivalent)/ Teacher fellowship holder or those candidates who

have passed M.Phil programme as per the guidelines of UGC in force for

M.Phil Programme during the time of advertisement.

iii. A NET (with JRF) qualified person, employed (regular basis) in other

university/institution/college, who is sponsored as a full-time candidate by

the said organization, with at least two years of experience and is relieved on

study leave for a period of not less than two years for pursuing PhD

programme in a Department of the University. The number of seats under

this category shall be supernumerary and it should not exceed 10% of the

total seats available in a Department/Centre.

iv. A NET (with JRF) qualified regular Faculty member of this University (KUB)

should have been relieved on study leave for a period of at least two years.

The number of seats under this category shall be supernumerary and it

should not exceed 10% of the total seats available in a Department / Centre.

v. Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to MPhil Degree of an

Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an

Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or

authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its

home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose

of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational

institutions, shall be eligible for admission to PhD programme.

vi. The PhD admission of national fellowship holders such as UGC-NET (with

JRF)/ UGC-CSIR NET (with JRF)/ DBT-JRF/ ICMR-JRF or equivalent

qualified applicants (Through national level test) shall be supernumerary to

the approved seats.



3. COURSE WORK

After having been admitted, each PhD student under category (i) of clause no (vii)

of section 2.4.1, as described earlier shall be required to undertake the prescribed

course work of this University for a minimum period of one semester in the

approved PG Department/Nodal Centre comprising of 8 to 16 credits. For further

details please refer the PhD Regulations of Khallikote University.

4. REGISTRATION FOR PhD

After the completion of requisite course work by securing a minimum GPA 6.5 and

the candidates exempted from the course work, are eligible for registration into PhD

Programme as per the time schedule as mentioned below.

Activity Date

Advertisement for PhD positions/programme at KUB

21st January 2021

Last Date of submission of online application 15th February 2021

Date of Entrance Examination 28th February, 2021 (FN)

Date of Viva Voce 28th February, 2021 (AN)

Publication of Result 13th March, 2021

Last Date of Admission 5th April, 2021

Duration of Coursework 12th April to 31st August, 2021

Examination of Coursework 6th September to 30th September, 2021

Publication of Coursework Result (latest by) 9th October, 2021

Last date of PhD Registration (for coursework

exempted category)

5th April, 2021

Last date of PhD Registration (with coursework) Within 30 days from the publication of coursework result

*For details of the registration process, please refer PhD Regulations of Khallikote University (www.kub.ac.in)

.



5. FEES FOR ADMISSION

i. Students are required to submit the fees regularly, as applicable in the University, till the submission of PhD thesis.

ii. A fine as decided by appropriate authorities shall be charged in addition to the existing fees, if the fees are not submitted in time.

iii. Failure in deposition of fees for two consecutive years in a row shall lead to cancellation of the admission as well as registration.

iv. Fees once paid to the University shall not be refunded except the amount under refundable category. It shall be refunded to the PhD student within one year from the date of award of the PhD degree or cancellation of admission/

registration.

v. Revision in fees, if any shall be applicable from the date of its notification by the University.

5.1. Fee Structure

For the PhD Admission 2020-21, the following fee structure will be applicable. Sl. No.

Particulars Fees for Lab Oriented

Courses in INR

Fees for Non-Lab Oriented

Courses in INR

Remarks

1 Admission Form and Prospectus 1000.00 1000.00 Non-refundable

2 Admission charges 8100.00 8100.00 Caution money of Rs. 5,000 is refundable

3 Coursework fee (only for course work candidate)

13000.00 10000.00 Non-refundable

4 One time PhD Registration Fee 10000.00 10000.00 Non-refundable

5 Infrastructure and academic development fee (Annual)


6 Seminar Fee (Annual) 1000.00 1000.00 Non-refundable

7 Fees for Submission and evaluation of PhD thesis


8 Fee for Degree Certificate 2000.00 2000.00 Non-refundable

9 Total (3 years)* 67100.00 58100.00 Caution money of Rs. 5,000 is refundable

Notes: *The total fee is calculated for a candidate considering completion of PhD within the

stipulated period of three (03) years.

** In case of migration from other University, additional fee of Rs 250 is to be paid for getting the KUB registration number.

*** For extension of PhD registration beyond stipulated time of three years, amount of Rs 7000 is to be paid (one year term, twice maximum).



5.2. Mode of Payment

All types of fees prescribed for admission must be made through

Cash/NEFT/Account Payee Cheque/Bank Draft drawn in favour of Chairman, PG

Council, Khallikote University payable at Central Bank of India, Khallicote College

Branch, Berhampur. Alternately, the candidates may make online payment through

RTGS/NEFT in favour of “The Chairman, PG Council, Khallikote University”,

payable to the Account no. 3695144745, Central Bank of India, Khallicote College

Branch (IFS Code. CBIN0283241), Berhampur, Dist- Ganjam, Odisha and submit the

copy of payment receipt to the office. The name, Exam. Ref/Roll no. and address of

the student should be written clearly on the reverse of the Bank Draft/Cheque/

RTGS or NEFT payment receipt.

6. PG DEPARTMENTS/NODAL CENTRES

6.1. Department of Biosciences and Bioinformatics

Currently, the department of Biosciences and Bioinformatics is offering the following

courses.

i) MSc in Bioscience and Bioinformatics (24 Seats for AY 2020-21)

ii) MSc in Biotechnology (10 seats for AY 2020-21; Department of Biotechnology,

Govt. of India Supported Programme)

iii) PhD in Biosciences/ Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics (13 seats for

AY 2020-21)

The department is determined to evolve as one of the best in providing quality

education and training through it qualified and dedicated faculty members, and the

state of the art laboratory facility. We strongly believe that healthy professional

academic atmosphere can be produced through training and skill development,

scientific discussion and sharing novel ideas. Thus, the students can exploit the

knowledge by actively participating in journal clubs, seminars and industry-academia

visits in addition to class room and laboratory based learning, where they can stay

updated with the progress in current day research and industry. Overall, the courses

are designed to motivate the students to prepare for a brighter career in research,

academia, and industries dealing with basic bioscience, agriculture, healthcare, and

bioprocess technology. Recently, this department was awarded with the ‘Centre of

Excellence on Bioprospecting of Ethno-pharmaceutical of Southern Odisha’ by

OHEPEE, Govt. of Odisha through World Bank funding scheme (IDP-OHEPEE). This

Centre will carry out intensive research activities on medicinal plants in Southern

Odisha and their potential in delivering various bio-active compounds for therapeutics

usage. The centre will also attempt an industrial scale bioprospecting for translating the

research on Lab-to-Industry mode.



Students carrying out experiments in the Laboratory

Training-cum-workshop organized

Faculty

Name: Dr. Jogeswar Panigrahi

Designation: Professor

Specialization: Plant molecular breeding

Research projects handled: 07 (Ongoing – 01)

Research guidance: PhD – 08 (completed) , 04 (ongoing)

Research Interest: Molecular elucidation and functional genomics of

biotic stress resistance in crop plants.

Research publications: Journal – 41, Book Chapter – 07

Name: Dr. Sushil Kumar Pathak

Designation: Associate Professor and Head

Specialization: Infection Biology

Research projects handled: 05 (On-going – 01)

Research guidance: PhD – 02

Research Interest: Host-Pathogen interactions in Mycobacterial and

Helicobacter infections.

Research publications: Journal – 19

Name: Dr. Manoj Kumar Panda

Designation: Associate Professor

Specialization: DNA Fingerprinting and Biodiversity Conservation

Research Projects Handled: 02

Research Guidance: PhD - 03 (Completed - 01, Ongoing - 02)

Research Interest: Genetic Diversity of Plants, Population Genetics;

Conservation of Threatened Medicinal Plants and Phytochemical

Evaluation of Medicinal Plants

Research publications: Journal – 19



Name: Dr. Saswat Sourav Mohapatra

Designation: Assistant Professor

Specialization: Microbiology, Molecular biology

Research Interest: Bacterial Cell cycle regulation and Signal

transduction mechanisms

Research Projects Handled: 02 ( Ongoing)

Research publications: Journal – 18, Book Chapter- 03

Name: Dr. Sunil Kumar Behera


Specialization: Bioprocessing technology

Research Interest: Microbial fermentation technology, Microbial

mineral processing.


Research Publications: Journal -13, Book Chapter – 05

Name: Mr. Tapan Kumar Singh Nayak Designation: Assistant Professor Specialization: Immunology Research Interest: Macrophage inflammatory responses, TLR signalling and its regulation. Research Publications: Journal – 02

Name: Dr. Aditya Kumar Panda Designation: Assistant Professor

Specialization: Immunogenetics Research Interest: Immunogenetics of Infectious Diseases and Autoimmune Disorders Research guidance: PhD – 02 Research Projects: 02 (ongoing) Research Publications: Journal – 67; Book Chapter – 01

6.2. Department of Natural Resources Management and Geo-informatics

Currently, the department of Natural Resources Management and Geo-informatics is

offering the courses:

i) MA/MSc in Natural Resources Management and Geo-Informatics (24 seats)

ii) PhD in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Geo-

informatics (06 seats for AY 2021).

These programmes are designed for in-depth studies in natural resource and their

conservation, environmental science and associated tools, and acquisition of skills

in geoinformatics and geospatial technologies which are essential to contribute for

sustainable solution to most pressing real-world challenges in managing the natural



resources and emerging environmental problems. The main focus of the course is

‘translating’ natural resource science within areas of the world’s highly vulnerable

regions into ‘science for policy and decision making’ products, advice and services.

These programmes enable students to conceptualize the ideas of natural resources

in rich and diverse ways, contemporary environmental issues and also sound

knowledge on computational and analytical foundation of Geo-informatics and

modelling. Application of geospatial technology on natural resources management

are to be done through hands-on exercises, workshops and four week intensive

summer internship and also a semester long major project. There will be flexible

option of choosing choice base credits from other departments to build research

interest of their domain. The uniqueness of programme lies in integrating Geo-

informatics technique in sciences based decisions making of natural resources

management and habitat conservation in implementing sustainable development

goals and positioning the country towards meeting its global commitments and

targets. This department strives to prepare critical masses for sustainable

management of natural resources with geo-information and earth observation tools.

Students conducting analytical experiments in

laboratory

National conference organized



Faculty:

Name: Dr. Manoranjan Mishra

Designation: Associate Professor

Specialization: Remote Sensing and GIS

Research and consultancy projects handled: 10 (Ongoing – 03)

Research guidance: PhD - 01

Research Interest: Climate Change Modelling, Costal Blue Carbon

Assessment, ICZM, Remote Sensing and GIS

Research publications: Journal – 28, Book Chapter – 07

Name: Dr. B. Anjan Kumar Prusty

Designation: Associate Professor and Head

Specialization: Environmental Impact Assessment, Ecotoxicology and

Conservation Ecology

Research and consultancy projects handled: 20 (Ongoing – 01)

Research guidance: PhD – 01

Research Interest: EIA, Ecotoxicology, Ethology and Habitat Ecology

Research publications: Journal – 41, Books – 04, Book chapters – 25

Name: Dr. Bikram Sen Sahu


Specialization: Geo-informatics and Environmental Sciences

Research Interest: Spatiotemporal variability analysis of natural

resources, Environmental Modelling and Climate Change

Research publications: Journal -01

Name: Dr. Kabita Baral


Specialization: Decentralized Governance of Natural Resources and

Environmental Justice

Research Interest: Resource and Environmental Geography,

Regional Development, and Waste Management


Research publications: Journal- 02, Book Chapter -03

Name: Mr. Santosh Kumar Beja


Specialization: Geology and Paleo-climate

Research Interest: Paleo-climate, Paleo-ocenography

Research publications: Journal -02



6.3. Department of Library and Information Science

Currently, the department of Library and Information Science is offering the courses:

i) Masters in Library and Information Science (24 seats for AY 202-21),

ii) PhD in Library and Information Science (03 seats for AY 2020-21).

The department prepares students in building a strong foundation in Library and

Information Science (LIS) and enables them to handle the modern day libraries and

information centers effectively. These programmes are intended to provide a library

and information technology-oriented curriculum that focuses on the practices,

design, and development of information systems, databases & repositories to solve

real-world problems. The students are expected to be able to take significant roles in

planning, organizing, managing, designing, configuring and implementing systems

using state-of-the-art technologies within organizations. In addition, the course

essentially includes cataloguing and classification, collection development and

management, information systems and technology, research methods, bibliometrics,

preservation of information resources, reference and information sources and

services, database management, digital library, e-learning and knowledge

management, etc. It also teaches students to determine the best technical solution

and effectively utilize technology to add value to the field.

Demonstration on library automation National workshop organized



Faculty: Name: Dr. Jyotshna Sahoo Designation: Associate Professor and Head Specialization: Preservation and Conservation, Knowledge Organisation, INSB Research Projects handled: 2 Research Guidance: PhD – 5 (ongoing) Research Interest: KM, MIS, Scientometrics, OER

Research Publications: Journal – 20, Book – 03, Book Chapter – 07

Name: Dr. Raj Kishor Kampa Designation: Assistant Professor Specialization: Research Methodology Research Interest: Open source software, Pedagogy, E-learning Research Projects Handled: 01 ( On-going) Research Publications: Journal - 05, Book Chapters – 04

Name: Mr. Mrutyunjay Sethy Designation: Assistant Professor

Specialization: Human Resource Management Research Interest: Research Data Management, Bibliometrics

Name: Mr. Desul Sudarsana Designation: Assistant Professor Specialization: Ontology

Research Interest: Semantic Web, Knowledge Management and Scientometrics. Research Publications: Journal- 02

6.4. Department of Economics and Management

Currently, the Department of Economics and Management is offering the courses on

i) MBA in Business Economics (24 seats for AY 2020-21)

ii) PhD in Economics, Management and Commerce (07 seats for AY 2020-21).

These interdisciplinary courses blend together the decision-making perspectives from

active interaction of principles of Management, Economics, Commerce and Law. The

Department aims at preparing professionals, who can serve a wide spectrum of

functions embedded in corporations, business organizations, government bodies, non-

profits organizations, academia and above all research institutions performing financial

analysis, economic feasibility analysis, business analytics and market research etc. With

intense competition in the market place and digital revolution every organization is spell



bound to capitalize on its intellectual capital having multiple competencies which in turn

augments the purpose of value maximization and cost optimization. These programmes

are manifested on contending narratives of nurturing talents to transform them into

tomorrow’s best corporate decision makers.

Faculty Development Programme organized

Faculty:

Name: Dr. Mrutyunjay Swain Designation: Associate Professor and Head Specialization: Mathematical Economics and Econometrics Research projects handled: 22 (Ongoing: 01) Research guidance: PhD – 4

Research Interest: Agricultural and Resource Economics, Climate Change, Rural Finance, Disaster Management, Food Security and Sustainable Development, Gender Studies, Energy Studies, Legal Economics, Business Climate, Entrepreneurship, Market Research Research Publications: Journal-34, Book-04, Book Chapter-20

Name: Dr. Biswajit Prasad Chhatoi Designation: Assistant Professor Specialization: Financial Analytics Research Guidance: PhD- 01 (On Going) Research Interest: Sustainable Development and Financial Literacy Research Projects Handled: 01( Ongoing) Research publications: Journal – 25, Book-01, Book Chapter -11



Name: Dr. Sharada Prasad Sahoo Designation: Assistant Professor Specialization: Behavioural Management and Human Capital Management

Research Interest: HCM Effectiveness, Sustainable Differentiation, Diversity Management Research Projects Handled: 01( Ongoing) Research Publications: Journal – 04

Name: Mr. Chandrika Prasad Das Designation: Assistant Professor Specialization: Corporate Finance Research Interest: Cost and Management Accounting, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship Research Publications: Journal- 14, Book-01, Book Chapter- 02

Training Workshop on Revised Framework for NAAC Accreditation



7. FACILTIIES

7.1. Laboratory Facilities

Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF)

Students Carrying out Experiments in the CIF



7.2. Other Infrastructure Facilities

Central Library with e-Resources Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Cell

Computer Laboratory Career Counseling Meeting

Conference Hall Open Gymnasium



8. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AT KUB

8.1. Institutional Research Grants

A research and development support in the form of ‘Centre of Excellence on

Bioprospecting of Ethno-pharmaceutical of Southern Odisha’ funded by OHEPEE,

Govt. of Odisha (through World Bank Funding). Funding: Rs 451.00 lakhs.

8.2. Extra-mural Research Grants

Presently, following research projects have been awarded to the faculty members of

Khallikote University from various funding agencies:

1. Development and characterization of simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers

in Clitoria ternatea (L.), and mapping of loci controlling Taraxerol and

Delphinidin content funded by SERB-DST, Govt. of India. PI: Prof. J.

Panigrahi, Co-PI: Dr. A. K. Panda. Funding: Rs 36.59 Lakhs.

2. Clean Coal Production by microbial flotation of ash material and coal de-

sulphurization funded by DST, Odisha. PI: Dr. Sunil Kumar Behera. Funding:

Rs 9.86 Lakhs.

3. Role of Toll-like receptors and identification of novel disease activity markers

in systemic lupus erythematosus funded by DST, Govt. of India New Delhi.

PI: Dr. Aditya K Panda. Funding: Rs 35.00 Lakhs.

4. Molecular Mechanisms of interaction between Helicobacter pylori and host

cells funded by DBT, Govt. of India, New Delhi. PI: Sushil K. Pathak.

Funding: Rs 42.50 Lakhs.

5. Mental Model Mapping of Natural Habitat depletion due to excessive mining

and industrialization: Analyzing the Public and Expert Perception of tribal

funded by ICSSR, Govt. of India, New Delhi. PD: Dr. Manoranjan Mishra,

Co-PD: Dr. Manoj Kumar Dash, Dr. Dinoj Kumar Upadhyay. Funding: Rs

10.00 Lakhs.

6. Role of Agri-Entrepreneurship and Agri-Tourism in Rural Transformation in

Tribal Areas of Odisha, India funded by ICSSR, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

PD: Dr. Mrutyunjay Swain, Co-PD: Mrs. Ritu Tiwari. Funding: Rs 8.40 Lakhs.

7. A study on an exploration of ICT tools for the sustainability of socio-economic

development of the fishing community of Odisha State funded by ICSSR,

Govt. of India, New Delhi. PD: Dr. Manoj Kumar Dash, Co-PD: Dr.

Manoranjan Mishra. Funding: Rs 5.00 Lakhs.



8. Impact Assessment of Financial Literacy on Financial Inclusion: Special

Reference to Khurda and Ganjam Districts of Odisha funded by ICSSR, Govt.

of India, New Delhi. PD: Dr. Biswajit Prasad Chhatoi. Funding: Rs 7.50

Lakhs.

9. Investigation into the role of bacterial two-component signaling systems in the

development of resistance to polymyxins, the last resort antibiotics (Startup

Research Grant) funded by SERB-DST, Govt. of India, New Delhi. PI: Dr.

Saswat Sourav Mohapatra. Funding: Rs 30.39 Lakhs.

10. Prioritising and Network Relation Modelling of the Faculty and Students

Perception on use of Open Educational Resources using AHP-DEMATEI: A

case study of Higher Education Odisha funded by Odisha State Open

University, Odisha. PI: Dr. Manoranjan Mishra, Co-PI: Dr. Manoj Dash.

Funding: Rs 1.00 Lakh.

11. Evaluating the Acceptance of Mobile Learning (m-learning) by Open and

Distance Learning (ODL) Students using Technology Readiness and

Acceptance Model(TRAM) funded by Odisha State Open University, Odisha.

PI: Dr. Raj Kishor Kampa. Funding: Rs 1.00 Lakh.

12. Investigating the Role of Social Media in Addressing Public Health

Development Issues in India: A Multi Criteria Decision Making Approach

funded by ICSSR, New Delhi. PD: Dr. Manoj Kumar Dash. Funding: Rs 8.00

Lakhs.

13. Women participation and leadership in fisher folk organization: A study of

marine fishery cooperative societies in Ganjam funded by Odisha DHE,

Bhubaneswar. PI: Dr. Kabita Baral. Funding: Rs 2.41 Lakhs.

14. Genetic Mechanism of Polymyxin Resistance Mediated via Bacterial Two-

Component Signal Transduction System funded by Odisha DHE,

Bhubaneswar. PI: Dr. Saswat Sourav Mohapatra. Funding: Rs 4.72 Lakhs.

15. Ecological complexity as a driver of resource use by bird of prey: Phase-I:

Population assemblage along the coast in Ganjam district funded by Dept. of

Science and Technology, Govt. of Odisha, Bhubaneswar. PI: Dr. B. Anjan

Kumar Prusty. Funding: Rs 9.98 lakh.



Laying of Foundation Stone of Khallikote University at Palur Hills

Government of Odisha has allotted a piece of land at Pallur hills on the outskirts of

Berhampur city for the permanent campus of Khallikote University. Recently, on

01st July 2020, the foundation stone was laid by His Excellency, Prof. Ganeshi Lal,

Honourable Chancellor of Khallikote University and Governor of Odisha, through

video conferencing, for the construction of Academic Block, Student Hostel,

Auditorium, etc.



How to reach Khallikote University

The transit campus of Khallikote University is located at GMax Building on NH-16,

in Kanisi, Berhampur. The campus is around 12 km from Berhampur city centre and

is well connected through various modes of transportation. Regular city buses ply

from Berhampur bus stand to Konisi Junction, from where the present university

campus is just around 400 mtrs away. Alternatively, one can hire an auto rickshaw

or a taxi to reach the campus.

Location Map of Khallikote University in transit campus

THE CHAIRMAN, P.G. COUNCIL

KHALLIKOTE UNIVERSITY

GMAX BUILDING ON NH-16, KONISI, BERHAMPUR-761008, ODISHA

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.kub.ac.in

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