Distance Education – PG Admission Notification 2026-27
EXPERTISE INFORMATION
Research Group
Areas of Interest
Indian Writing in English, Comparative Literature, Dalit Literature, Literary Theories (Narrative, Psychoanalytical, Feminism), and Translation Studies
Abhipsa Pattanayak
Assistant Professor (Temporary), CDOE, English
GATE in English , PhD. In English , UGC NET in English , UGC NET In English , MA in English and comparative literature
abhipsaphd24@gmail.com
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Total Publication
Total Publication
10
Book Edited
Book Edited
18
Awards and Honours
Awards and Honours
15
Books Authored (count)
Books Authored (count)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- PhD in English – Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (Continuation)
- GATE in English – Qualified (February 2026)
- UGC NET in English – Qualified (December 2024)
- UGC NET in English – Qualified (June 2024)
- MA in English and Comparative Literature – Pondicherry University (Central University of Pondicherry) (May 2024)
- BA (English) – Ravenshaw University (September 2022)
- 12th – Ravenshaw Higher Secondary School (June 2019)
- 10th – Kendriya Vidyalaya (June 2017)
- Assistant Professor – Department of English, CDOE, MSCB University, Baripada (30 October 2024 – Present)
- Guest Faculty – SFC, MSCB University, Baripada (30 August 2024 – 29 October 2024)
- Online Educator – Planet Spark (2023 – 2024); taught Communicative English, Grammar, and Creative Writing.
- Human Resources (HR) – Thoughts Catalogue (2022 – 2023)
- Marketing Strategist – NSG Marketing Division (2019 – 2022)
- Faculty – Soft Tech Coaching Institution (2019 – 2022); taught Sociology, English Literature, Grammar, and Functional English.
- Script Writer – Candid Cinema (2018 – 2022)
- Online Educator – Byju’s (2020 – 2021); taught CBSE English, Political Science, and Psychology.
- Content Writer – FilterCopy & Yuvaa (2019)
- Two-Day Online National Conference on “Youth Development and Nation Building through Literature” (ISBN: 9788198461360)
- Students Mental Wellbeing: Issues and concerns (ISBN: 9789363894129)
- Urban Voices and Rural Whispers: Spatial Dialectics in Global Narratives (ISBN: 9789361632129)
- Sarshaothar (ISBN: 978930117734)
- One More Clock- Fleet With Time (ISBN: 978388520515)
- Dusk Euphony (ISBN: 9789390117734)
- ENG-104: NOVEL I (2024, 2025, 2026)
- ENG-105: Criticism I (2024, 2025, 2026)
- ENG-201: Poetry II (2024, 2025, 2026)
- ENG-206: Writing for Purpose (2024, 2025, 2026)
- ENG-301: Culture & Criticism I (2024, 2025, 2026)
- ENG-302: Postcolonial Literature (2024, 2025, 2026)
- ENG-403(D): American Prose (2024, 2025, 2026)
- ENG-404: Project (2024, 2025, 2026)
- Guided 12 M.A. English Dissertation students (Ongoing: 5).
- Member, Board of Studies – Department of English, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University) (2025–26); contributed to academic policy-making, syllabus revision, and postgraduate curriculum development.
- Member, Board of Conducting Examinations – M.A. English (1st, 3rd & 4th Semesters), MSCB University (Batch 2024–25); oversaw examination processes, evaluation protocols, and result compilation.
- Author of Self-Learning Materials (SLMs) – Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), MSCB University (2024–25); authored 10 academic modules published on the official university platform.
- Organiser & Host – Lecture Series: “From Roots to Relevance: Integrating Indian Knowledge System (IKS) into Higher Education Curriculum” (PM-USHA Sponsored), HRDC, MSCB University, 6–12 November 2025.
- Organiser & Host – Two-Day Skill Development Programme on “Mastering Inclusive ODL: Policy to Practice”, CDOE, MSCB University.
- Organiser & Host – One-Day Awareness Programme on “Legal Awareness Generation: Abating the Tradition of Witch Hunting in Odisha” (PM-USHA Sponsored), CDOE, MSCB University, 22 November 2025.
- Joint Organising Secretary & Session Chair – National Conference (English & Santali), MSCB University (2025).
- Coordinator – National-Level Deepak Sarangi Memorial English Debate Competition (2025).
- Debate Coordinator – Anti-Ragging Week, MSCB University (2025).
- Admission In-Charge (Twice) – Department of English, MSCB University (2024, 2025).
- Film Society In-Charge – Department of English, MSCB University (2024–Present).
- Question Paper Setter – All Four Semesters, M.A. English Programme, MSCB University (2024–25).
- Best Poster Presenter (Faculty Category) – National Science Day, MSCB University (2025).
- Event Coordinator In-Charge – Inter-University Eastern Zone Volleyball Tournament, MSCB University (2025).
- Academic Merit Recognition – Outstanding Performance in Aptitude Assessment, Planet Spark (2024).
- Best Debater in South India – Recognized across major university and government-affiliated platforms (2023).
- Guest Speaker – State-Level Poetry Conclave (2022, 2023).
- Second Position – National Essay Writing Competition (Government-Affiliated, 2022).
- State-Level Hindi Poetry Winner – Government Cultural Competition (2022).
- Winner – District-Level English Poetry Writing Competition (Government-Sponsored, 2022).
- Honorary Recognition for Promoting Odia Writing in English – Conferred thrice (2019, 2021, 2022).
- National-Level Debate Judge – Invited by government and public institutions.
- National English Debate Champion (2015–2017).
- Government-Sponsored Youth Debate Competitions – Multiple recognitions at state and inter-state levels.
- Third Position – National-Level Social Science Exhibition (Government of India Initiative, 2017).
- Winner – National Science Congress (INTE, Government Initiative, 2018).
- First Position – National Mathematics Olympiad (Government-Affiliated, 2017).
- Runner-Up – Regional Level JNNSMAEE for Children (Government Programme, 2017).
- State-Level Champion – Dance, Music, Volleyball, Debate, Extempore, and Cultural Competitions (2014–2019).
- State-Level Odissi Performer – Recognized in Government Cultural Festivals (2012–2017).
- Best House Captain Award – Three Consecutive Years (2015–2017).
- NCC ‘A’ Certificate (Government of India, 2016).
- Government of Odisha Merit Award – Free Laptop for Academic Excellence (2019).
- One Week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Understanding India: Indian Ethos and Knowledge Systems”, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University), Baripada, 19 May – 23 May 2025.
- Five-Day International Faculty Development Programme, organized by the Department of English, Velammal College of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous), Madurai, in association with Globethics, Geneva, Switzerland (Online), 24 February – 28 February 2025.
- Five-Day Online Faculty Development Programme on “Empowering Educators for a Holistic Future”, organized by the IQAC, Durgapur Women’s College, in collaboration with multiple college IQACs, 23 June – 27 June 2025.
- One Week National Faculty Development Programme on “Between the Veil and the Voice: Theorizing Gendered Longing and Silence in Turkish Narratives” (Online), 25 August – 30 August 2025.
- Faculty Enrichment Programme: Three-Day National Level Workshop on Research Methodology, organized by the Department of English, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, 19 August – 21 August 2025.
- Lecture Series: “From Roots to Relevance: Integrating Indian Knowledge System (IKS) into Higher Education Curriculum”, organized by HRDC under PM-USHA sponsorship, 6 November – 12 November 2025.
- Two-Day Skill Development Programme on “Mastering Inclusive ODL: Policy to Practice”, organized by the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University.
- One-Day Awareness Programme on “Legal Awareness Generation: Abating the Tradition of Witch Hunting in the State of Odisha”, sponsored by PM-USHA and organized by the CDOE, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, 22 November 2025.