• Assistant Professor
  P.G. teaching at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University
  Experience: 15 Years
• Guest Faculty
  P.G. Course of Environmental Science operated in the Department of Botany, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar.
  Experience: 7 Years

Google Scholar H-Index : 13
Google Scholar I10-Index : 18
Books Authored (count): 02

• Mishra, R.K., A.K. Nayak, H.K. Sahu and H.S. Palei (2016).
  Ecology of Similipal Biosphere Reserve.
  Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
  ISBN: 978-935124-2
• Panda, A., R.K. Mishra and H.K. Sahu (2023).
  Lentic Water Ecosystem: A Source of Aquatic Biodiversity.
  Kunal Books, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi.
  ISBN: 978-9386714-71-8

Books Edited (count): 02

• Sahu, H.K., J. Sethy and R.K. Mishra (2015).
  Biodiversity Conservation and Wildlife Management.
  Himalaya Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Dr. Bhalerao Marg, Girgaon, Mumbai.
  ISBN: 978-935202-849-8
• Thatoi, H.N., H.K. Sahu, R.K. Mishra and S.D. Rout (2017).
  Biodiversity Conservation and Wildlife Management.
  North Orissa University, Takatpur, Baripada.
  ISBN: 978-81933281-1-8

International Journals

• Mohapatra, P. K., R. C. Dash, Sobhana S. Panda, R. K. Mishra and R. C. Mohanty (1998). Effects of nutrients at different salinities on growth of the fresh water green alga Scenedesmus bijugatus in water of Narendra Pond, Puri, Orissa. International Review of Hydrobiology, 83(4): 297–304. (IF: 2.3) Scopus and UGC Care. https://doi.org/10.1002/iroh.19980830405
• Mishra, R. K., V. P. Upadhyay, P. K. Mohapatra, S. Bal and R. C. Mohanty (2006). Phenology of species of moist deciduous forest sites of Similipal Biosphere Reserve. Lyonia, 11(1): 5–17. https://www.lyonia.org/articles/rbussmann/article_465/pdf/titlePage.pdf
• Mishra, R. R., H. N. Thatoi, B. Rath, R. K. Mishra and R. C. Mohanty (2007). Physico-chemical analysis of river and aquaculture pond water from Bhitarkanika mangrove ecosystem of Orissa. Research Journal of Biotechnology, 2(2): 14–19. (IF: 0.42) Scopus and UGC Care.
• Mishra, R. K., V. P. Upadhyay and R. C. Mohanty (2008). Vegetation ecology of the Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Orissa, India. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 6(2): 89–100. (IF: 0.721) Scopus and UGC Care. https://doi.org/10.15666/aeer/0602_089099
• Mishra, R. K., S. Pattanaik and R. C. Mohanty (2014). Effect of disturbance on seed germination and seedling growth of Cassia fistula, Albizia lebbeck and Dalbergia sissoo of Similipal Biosphere Reserve. Journal of Forest Research, 3: 1–6. DOI: 10.4172/21689776.1000130.
• Mishra, R. K., S. Pattanaik, A. Dash, P. K. Nayak and R. C. Mohanty (2015). Seed germination and seedling survival percentage of Shorea robusta Gaertn.f. in buffer areas of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Odisha, India. Journal of Ecosystem and Ecography, 5(1): 1–4. DOI: 10.4172/2157-7625.1000153.
• Pyra, A., R. K. Mishra and K. Mondal (2017). Butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) of coastal areas of southern West Bengal, India. TAP CHI SINH HOC, 39(3): 276–290. https://doi.org/10.15625/0866-7160/v39n3.9243
• Payra, A., K. Mondal, R. K. Mishra and S. D. Rout (2017). Status and diversity of avifauna in coastal areas of South Bengal, India. World Scientific News, 74: 209–237.
• Mishra, R. K. and B. K. Patra (2017). Vegetation Analysis: A Tool for Restoration of Degraded Habitats of Raikela Iron Ore Mines, Sundergarh, Odisha. International Journal of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resources, 5(5): 1–7. DOI: 10.19080/IJESNR.2017.05.555674.
• Mishra, R. K., S. Parhi and A. K. Biswal (2018). Diversity of overstorey plant communities of tropical forest covers of Balasore district, Odisha, India. Advances in Plants & Agriculture Research, 8(1): 2–9. DOI: 10.15406/apar.2018.08.00285.
• Behura, S., R. K. Mishra, M. Kar and V. P. Upadhyay (2019). Study on variation in density of ground flora at two reclaimed sites of Sukinda chromite mining region of Odisha, India. Transylvanian Review, XXVII(37): 9428–9441. (IF: 0.15) Scopus and UGC Care.
• Panda, T., B. K. Pradhan, R. K. Mishra, S. D. Rout and R. B. Mohanty (2020). Angiosperm diversity in Bhadrak region of Odisha, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 12(3): 15326–15354. (IF: 0.54) Scopus and UGC Care. DOI: 10.11609/jott.4170.12.3.15326-15354.
• Payra, A., S. K. Dash, H. S. Palei, A. D. Tiple, A. K. Mishra, R. K. Mishra and S. D. Rout (2020). An updated list of Odonata species from Athgarh Forest Division, Odisha, Eastern India. Mongolian Journal of Biological Sciences, 18(1): 55–64. DOI: 10.22353/mjbs.2020.18.07.
• Behera, B. K., H. K. Sahu, R. K. Mishra, P. Sahu and N. Sanath Kumar (2020). Evaluation of crop depredation by Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) in Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha, India. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 6(4): 717–723. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.14456.16649.
• Upadhyay, V. P., R. K. Mishra, S. P. Quazi and V. Saio (2020). Research Needs for Sustainable Productivity in Mining and Mineral Based Industries in Odisha, India. Advances in Recycling and Waste Management, 5(3): 1–12. DOI: 10.37421/2475-7675.2020.5.165.
• Karjee, R., H. S. Palei, A. Konwar, A. Gogoi and R. K. Mishra (2022). Bird assemblages in a peri-urban landscape in eastern India. Birds, 3: 383–401. (IF: 1.4) Scopus and UGC Care. https://doi.org/10.3390/birds3040026
• Dash, S. K., A. Payra, G. Sonkar, H. S. Palei, A. K. Mishra and R. K. Mishra (2022). The role of education and resource benefit on people’s participation towards conserving the largest freshwater lake of Odisha, India. Wetlands. (IF: 2.25) Scopus and UGC Care. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13157-022-01620-z
• Prusty, S., R. K. Mishra and A. K. Biswal (2024). Chromolaena odorata L., an invasive alien species: A destructive weed and prospective drug. Transylvanian Review, 32(2): 25–35. (IF: 0.15) Scopus and UGC Care.
• Prusty, S., R. K. Mishra and A. K. Biswal (2024). Uses of invasive alien plant species of Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary: A management implication. International Journal of Forestry Research and Engineering, 6(1): 1–6. DOI: 10.15406/freij.2024.06.00111.
• Dash, A., R. K. Mishra, A. Sahu and A. K. Biswal (2025). Dynamics of canopy tree species at Lendrikia Reserve Forest, Kandhamal, Odisha, India. Biodiversitas, 27(2): 1–14. (IF: 0.68) Scopus and UGC Care. https://doi.org/10.13057/biodiv/d270217

National Journals

• Mishra, R. K., V. P. Upadhyay and R. C. Mohanty (2000). Niche width, diversity and distribution pattern of the tree species in Similipal Biosphere Reserve. Journal of the Indian Botanical Society, 79: 61–65. Web of Science and UGC Care.
• Mishra, R. K., V. P. Upadhyay and R. C. Mohanty (2003). Vegetation Diversity of SBR. E-Planet, 1: 4–9.
• Upadhyay, V. P., B. S. Rana and R. K. Mishra (2003). Fine root productivity of two Central Himalayan forest ecosystems. Plant Science Research, 25(1–2): 21–25.
• Mohanty, R. C., R. K. Mishra, S. Bal and V. P. Upadhyay (2005). Plant diversity assessment of Shorea robusta-dominated forest sites of Similipal Biosphere Reserve. Journal of the Indian Botanical Society, 84(1–4): 21–29. Web of Science and UGC Care.
• Behura, S., R. K. Mishra, S. K. Dutta and V. P. Upadhyay (2006). Implementation of environmental management options in chromite mining region of Orissa, India. Journal IAEM, 33(1): 17–23.
• Murthy, M. S. R., S. Sudhakar, C. S. Jha, G. S. Pujar, P. S. Roy, N. K. Dhal, A. K. Biswal, M. K. Mishra, R. K. Mishra, D. K. Rout, G. Behera and S. Tripathi (2007). Vegetation, land cover and phytodiversity characterization at landscape level using satellite remote sensing and geographic information system in Eastern Ghats, India. EPTRI-ENVIS Newsletter, 13(1): 2–12.
• Mishra, R. K., V. P. Upadhyay, P. K. Mishra and R. C. Mohanty (2011). Ecological problems of tree species in two protected ecosystems of Eastern Ghats, India. Journal of Environmental Biology, 32(1): 115–119. (IF: 0.727) Scopus and UGC Care.
• Debata, S., R. Badola, H. K. Sahu, S. D. Rout and R. K. Mishra (2013). Land sharing patterns of Asian elephants with humans in the Hadgarh–Kuldiha elephant corridor, Odisha, India. Gajah, 39: 30–33.
• Debata, S., H. K. Sahu, S. D. Rout and R. K. Mishra (2013). An observation on Odonata diversity in Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha, Eastern India. Tiger Paper, 40(2): 10–13.
• Mishra, R. K., P. K. Nanda, B. K. Patra, A. Dash and R. C. Mohanty (2014). Population structure of dominant tree species in tropical deciduous forest covers of Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha, India. Journal of Plant Science Research, 36(1–2): 17–26.
• Payra, A., S. K. Dash, A. K. Mishra, H. S. Palei, R. K. Mishra and S. D. Rout (2014). A preliminary study on Odonata (dragonfly and damselfly) diversity in Athagarh Forest Division, Odisha, India. E-Planet, 12(2): 43–49.
• Boruah, B., A. Payra, G. N. Das, R. K. Mishra, S. D. Rout and H. K. Sahu (2015). Diversity of Odonata (Insecta) in Padmatola Wetland, Balasore, Odisha, India. Asian Journal of Conservation Biology, 4(1): 92–97. (IF: 0.49) Scopus and UGC Care.
• Kalita, G. J., S. Rout, R. K. Mishra and P. Sarma (2015). Traditionally used medicinal plants of Bajali Subdivision, Barpeta District, Assam. Journal of Medicinal Plant Studies, 3(2): 8–17.
• Boruah, B., G. N. Das, A. Payra, S. K. Dash, N. S. Pal, U. P. Das, N. B. Kar, J. Sethy, H. S. Palei, D. Nandi, R. K. Mishra and S. D. Rout (2016). Diversity of herpetofauna and their conservation in and around North Orissa University Campus, Odisha, India. NeBIO, 7(4): 138–145.
• Behera, B. K., R. K. Mishra, H. K. Sahu and A. K. Nayak (2017). Seasonal variation of prey density of large predators in Satkosia Tiger Reserve, Angul, Odisha, India. Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 7(11): 436–446. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.21167.05284.
• Panda, T., N. Mishra, B. K. Pradhan, S. D. Rout, R. K. Mishra and R. B. Mohanty (2017). Plants used in traditional healthcare of livestock: A case study from Kendrapara District, Odisha, India. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 5(4): 175–182.
• Bal, S., S. Rampadarath, D. Dash, R. K. Mishra and N. Sasmal (2017). Association of phenotypic traits contributing to high yield in rice introgression lines. Journal of Genetics, Genomics and Plant Breeding, 1(1): 1–10.
• Boruah, B., G. N. Das, A. Payra, M. J. Gogoi, S. K. Dash, T. Tamuly, J. Sethy, R. K. Mishra and S. D. Rout (2018). Assessment of butterfly (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) diversity in Manchabandha and Budhikhamari Reserve Forest, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, India. Asian Journal of Conservation Biology, 7(1): 51–65. (IF: 0.49) Scopus and UGC Care. DOI: 10.5897/IJBC2018.1215.
• Mishra, R. K., P. K. Nayak and R. C. Mohanty (2018). Vegetation analysis of overstorey layer of southern core areas of Similipal Biosphere Reserve: A management implication. International Research Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, 5(2): 77–90.
• Dash, S. K., A. Payra, P. Payra, H. S. Palei, R. K. Mishra and A. K. Mishra (2018). Ichthyofaunal diversity in Ansupa Lake, Cuttack, Odisha, India. E-Planet, 16(2): 156–164.
• Pyra, A., S. K. Dash, G. Udgata, N. N. Pati, R. K. Mishra, H. K. Sahu and B. K. Patra (2019). A preliminary investigation of Odonata fauna in Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary, Nuapada, Odisha, India. NeBIO, 10(1): 17–22.
• Pyra, A., S. K. Dash, H. S. Palei, A. K. Mishra, R. K. Mishra and S. D. Rout (2019). Updated avifaunal list of Ansupa Lake and its adjoining areas, Cuttack, Odisha, India with notes on the record of Grey-necked Bunting (Emberiza buchanani). Ela Journal of Forestry and Wildlife, 8(1–2): 558–568. UGC Care List.
• Payra, A., S. K. Dash, G. S. Udgata, N. N. Pati, R. K. Mishra, H. K. Sahu, B. K. Patra and S. K. Mohanty (2020). An updated avifaunal list of Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha, India, with notes on the record of Rufous-bellied Eagle (Lophotriorchis kienerii) and Sulphur-bellied Warbler (Phylloscopus griseolus). Ela Journal of Forestry and Wildlife, 9(3): 667–683. UGC Care List.
• Fullonton, S., A. Mohapatra, R. K. Mishra and S. D. Rout (2020). Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Panchupada Estuary, Odisha, India. Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences, 49(7): 1302–1307. (IF: 0.3) Scopus and UGC Care.
• Sahoo, P. B., K. L. Barik, R. K. Mishra and A. K. Biswal (2022). Notes on the occurrence of Spigelia anthelmia L. (Loganiaceae) in Odisha, India. Plant Science Research, 44(1–2): 71–73.
• Sahoo, P. B., H. K. Sahu, R. K. Mishra and A. K. Biswal (2025). New distributional record of Asystasis intrusa (Acanthaceae) from Eastern Ghats of India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 48(1): 52–55. (UGC Care List). DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2025-I77ZHT.

Book Chapters: 15
Book chapters (International Publisher)

• Mishra, R. K., V. P. Upadhyay, S. Pattanaik, P. K. Nayak and R. C. Mohanty (2012).
  Composition and Stand Structure of Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Orissa, India.
  In: Forest Ecosystems – More Than Just Trees. Intech Publishers, Croatia.
  ISBN: 978-953-5102.
  Web of Science.
• Mishra, R. K., B. K. Behera, A. Dash and B. K. Patra (2021).
  Ecological Restoration of Degraded Habitats of Jajang Iron and Manganese Ore Mines, Keonjhar, Odisha, India.
  In: Environmental Management: Pollution, Habitat, Ecology and Sustainability. Intech Publishers, Croatia.
  ISBN: 978-1-83962-547-3.
  Web of Science.

Book chapters (National Publisher)

• Mishra, R. K. (2004). Productivity of Mangrove Ecosystem: Problems and Mitigation. In: Mohapatra, P. K. (Ed.), Management of Coastal Ecosystem, pp. 24–30.
• Mishra, R. K., P. K. Mohapatra, V. P. Upadhyay, S. Bal and R. C. Mohanty (2007). Turnover Rate of Forest Floor Litter and Biodiversity Aspects of Similipal Biosphere Reserve. In: P. C. Trivedi (Ed.), Biodiversity for Sustainable Development, Aavishkar Publishers & Distributors, Jaipur, pp. 163–180. ISBN: 978-817190-2.
• Mishra, R. K., V. P. Upadhyay and R. C. Mohanty (2008). Plant Diversity in Different Disturbance Gradients in Similipal Biosphere Reserve. In: R. K. Somashekar (Ed.), Recent Trends of Environmental Science in India, Daya Publishing House, New Delhi, pp. 133–143. ISBN: 978-81-7035.
• Mishra, R. K., V. P. Upadhyay and R. C. Mohanty (2008). Population Structure of Dominant Tree Species at Different Disturbance Gradients of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Orissa. In: H. K. Patra (Ed.), Abiotic Stress on Plants, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, pp. 69–80.
• Rout, S. D., S. K. Das, B. Baruah, P. Medhi and R. K. Mishra (2013). Animal Diversity in Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha, India. In: V. Gupta (Ed.), Animal Diversity, Natural History and Conservation, Vol. I, Daya Publishing House, New Delhi, pp. 387–412. ISBN: 978-81-7035.
• Mishra, R. K., H. K. Sahu and R. C. Misra (2015). Diversity and Biomass of Macrophytes in Padmatola Wetland, Balasore, Odisha. In: H. K. Sahu, J. Sethy and R. K. Mishra (Eds.), Biodiversity Conservation, Research and Management, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, pp. 90–94. ISBN: 978-93-5202-849-8.
• Misra, R. C. and R. K. Mishra (2015). Mangroves of Odisha Coast: An Ecological Perspective. In: H. K. Sahu, J. Sethy and R. K. Mishra (Eds.), Biodiversity Conservation, Research and Management, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, pp. 95–101. ISBN: 978-93-5202-849-8.
• Panda, T., N. Mishra, B. K. Pradhan, S. D. Rout, R. K. Mishra and R. B. Mohanty (2018). Phyto-remedies of Jaundice in Bhadrak District of Odisha, India. In: H. N. Thatoi, H. K. Sahu, R. K. Mishra and S. D. Rout (Eds.), Biodiversity Conservation and Wildlife Management, North Orissa University, Baripada, pp. 237–284. ISBN: 978-81933281-1-8.
• Mishra, R. K., P. K. Nayak and R. C. Mohanty (2018). Diversity and Distribution Pattern of Tree Layer in Different Altitudes of Southern Core Areas of Similipal Biosphere Reserve. In: H. N. Thatoi, H. K. Sahu, A. K. Bastia, A. K. Patra, A. K. Biswal and C. Mohapatra (Eds.), Facets of Similipal, North Orissa University, Baripada, pp. 241–250. ISBN: 978-81-933281-2-5.
• Rout, S. D. and R. K. Mishra (2018). Medicinal Plants Used for the Treatment of Diabetes by the Tribals Living in Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Mayurbhanj, Odisha. In: L. K. Sahoo (Ed.), Tribal Health: A Regional Perspective, Serials Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, pp. 145–156. ISBN: 978-93-86611-11-6.
• Mishra, R. K., P. K. Nayak and R. C. Mohanty (2019). Seed Germination and Survival of Careya arborea under Varying Micro-habitat Conditions of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Odisha: Conservation Implications. In: H. N. Thatoi and S. K. Nayak (Eds.), Biotechnology for Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources, Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, pp. 23–30. ISBN: 978-93-88982-00-9.
• Mishra, R. K. (2021). Vegetation Diversity and Litterfall Production of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Odisha, India. In: H. N. Thatoi and P. R. Debata (Eds.), Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihood Management, Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. ISBN: 9789390435135.
• Mishra, R. K. and A. Dash (2021). Plant Diversity and Livelihood Status of Forest-dependent Tribal Population of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Odisha: An Overview. SSDN Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi. ISBN: 9789388950350.

Conference/Seminar publications: 05
Proceeding (International Seminar)
Mishra, R. K. and R. C. Mohanty (1998). Weed Ecology: Present status and management perspectives of Chilka Lagoon. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Sustainable Development of Chilika Lagoon, CDA, Bhubaneswar, Pp., 142-147. ISBN:81-87-89400.
Proceeding (National Seminar)

• Mohanty, R. C., R. K. Mishra and S. Bal (2000).
  Plant Diversity Analysis of Forest Ecosystems of Similipal Biosphere Reserve.
  In: Proceedings of the Biosphere Reserves in India and Their Management, KFRI, Peechi, pp. 186–191.
  ISBN: 0-08-04-4137.
• Mishra, R. K., P. K. Mohapatra, V. P. Upadhyay, S. Bal and R. C. Mohanty (2001).
  Community Structure and Composition of Tree Layer in Different Altitudes of Southern Core Areas of Similipal Biosphere Reserve.
  In: Proceedings of the Xth National Symposium on Environment, BARC, Mumbai, pp. 223–227.
• Mishra, R. K., S. Bal and R. C. Mohanty (2002).
  Phytosociological and Plant Diversity Studies of Similipal Biosphere Reserve.
  In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on Conservation of Eastern Ghats, EPTRI, Tirupati, pp. 16–26.
• Mishra, R. K., S. Bal, P. K. Mohapatra, V. P. Upadhyay and R. C. Mohanty (2003).
  Diversity and Structural Composition of Trees of Buffer Areas of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Orissa.
  In: Proceedings of the XII National Symposium on Environment, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Tehri, pp. 485–492.

• WLBC 102 – Ecology
  Years: 2010 to 2025
• WLBC 104 – Biostatistics
  Years: 2010 to 2025
• WLBC 106 – Indian Knowledge System
  Years: 2024, 2025, 2026
• WLBC 301 – Techniques in Wildlife
  Years: 2020, 2022, 2025, 2026
• WLBC 302 – Evolutionary Ecology
  Years: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
• WLBC 401 – Global Climate Change
  Years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

• In-Charge, Department of Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation
  Tenure: 2016 – 2018

• Life Member – Asian Ecological Society (Since 2014)
• Life Member – Indian Science Congress Association (Since 2013)
• Annual Member – International Tropical Ecological Society (Since 2009)
• Annual Member – Orissa Bigyan Academy (Since 2008)
• Life Member – Orissa Botanical Society (Since 2003)
• Life Member – Indian Botanical Society (Since 1999)
• Life Member – Indian Botanical Society (Since 2016)