• Lecturer (U.G. Teaching), Barbil College, Orissa (26.11.1996–31.07.2002)
• Resource Person (P.G. Teaching), North Orissa University, Baripada (01.08.2002–30.09.2002)
• Lecturer (Wildlife & Conservation Biology, P.G. Teaching), North Orissa University, Baripada (01.10.2002–12.08.2004)
• Lecturer (Zoology, P.G. Teaching), North Orissa University, Baripada (13.08.2004–28.02.2007)
• Reader / Associate Professor (Zoology, P.G. Teaching), North Orissa University, Baripada (01.03.2007–28.02.2015)
• Professor (P.G. Teaching), North Orissa University, Baripada (01.03.2015–Present)

SEMINAR/CONFERENCE ORGANISED: 10

• Organizing Secretary, National Seminar on “Wildlife Diversity of Orissa and their Conservation”, North Orissa University, Baripada, 23 November 2009.
• Convenor, National Seminar on “Current Trends of Animal Science Research in India”, North Orissa University, Baripada, 21–22 March 2014.
• Convenor, National Seminar on “Challenges and Practices of Biodiversity Conservation with Special Reference to Herpetofauna”, 20–21 November 2015.
• Convenor, National Seminar on “Biodiversity Assessment and Wildlife Management”, North Orissa University, 18–19 March 2016.
• Convenor, National Seminar on “Animal Science Research for Mankind: Perspective and Prospects”, North Orissa University, 24–25 March 2017.
• Course Coordinator, IDP Sponsored Teacher’s Training Programme on “Advances in Molecular Biology”, Department of Zoology, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, 1–6 March 2021.
• Co-Convenor, International Day for Biological Diversity, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada, 22 May 2021.
• Convenor, National Seminar on “Animal Sciences Research for Sustainable Development”, P.G. Department of Zoology, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University in association with Zoological Society of Orissa, 29–30 March 2022.
• Convenor, National Seminar on “Role of Zoological Research in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals”, P.G. Department of Zoology, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada, Odisha, 2–3 May 2025.
• Convenor, Two-day National Seminar on “Man–Nature and Wildlife Relationship in Protected Areas: In the Context of Viksit Bharat”, jointly organized by Centre for Similipal Studies and Department of Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada, Odisha, 4–5 May 2025.

Books Authored: 14

• Ecological Study on Avifauna of Bhitarkanika – A.K. Nayak, H.K. Sahu & S.K. Dutta (2012), Himalaya Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, 182 pp. (ISBN: 978-93-5051-682-9)
• Swallowtail Butterflies of Manas Biosphere Reserve: A Pictorial Guide – K. Choudhury, H. Singha, H.K. Sahu (2012), Aaranyak, Guwahati, 102 pp. (ISBN: 81-903669-6-3)
• Vertebrate Fauna of Hadagarh Wildlife Sanctuary – H.K. Sahu et al. (2012), Himalaya Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, 153 pp. (ISBN: 978-93-5051-539-6)
• Coastal Biodiversity of Undivided Balasore District – U.B. Mohapatra et al. (2012), Himalaya Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, 106 pp. (ISBN: 978-93-5097-126-0)
• Vertebrate Fauna of Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary – H.K. Sahu et al. (2014), Himalaya Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, 106 pp. (ISBN: 978-93-5142-730-8)
• Ecology of Similipal Biosphere Reserve – R.K. Mishra et al. (2016), Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi (ISBN: 978-93-5124-262-8)
• Diversity of Higher Animals and Vegetation in Coastal Ganjam – G. Mishra et al. (2016), Kunal Books, New Delhi, 180 pp. (ISBN: 978-81-932322-9-3)
• Elephant Movement and Its Impacts: Conservation Management in Odisha – N.C. Palei et al. (2019), Lambert Academic Publishing, 404 pp. (ISBN: 978-613-9-97302-6)
• Lentic Water Ecosystem and Aquatic Biodiversity – A. Panda et al. (2020), Kunal Books, New Delhi, 273 pp. (ISBN: 978-93-86714-71-8)
• Mammals of Dampa Tiger Reserve – J. Sethy et al. (In Press), Kunal Books, New Delhi (ISBN: 978-93-86714-74-9)
• Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Utilisation for Sustainable Development – H.K. Sahu et al. (2025), Newredmars Education Pvt. Ltd., Odisha, 261 pp. (ISBN: 978-93-93620-90-3)
• Advancements in Zoological Research – H.K. Sahu et al. (2025), Newredmars Education Pvt. Ltd., Odisha, 301 pp. (ISBN: 978-93-93620-70-5)
• Communities, Biodiversity and Conservation of Similipal – H.N. Thatoi et al. (2025), Daya Publishing House, New Delhi, 271 pp. (ISBN: 978-93-5919-453-0)
• Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises: Echoes from Sacred Places of Odisha – B.S. Mahapatra et al. (2025), Odisha Biodiversity Board, 72 pp. (ISBN: 978-81-956971-7-5)

Books Edited : 05

• Biodiversity Conservation, Research and Management (Edited by H.K.Sahu, J.Sethy and R.K.Mishra) (2015). Himalaya Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai: 194 pp.(ISBN:978-93- 5202-849-8).
• Ethno-Pharmacology, Biodiversity and Conservation (Edited by S.K.Panda and H.K.Sahu) (2017). Kunal Books Publisher and Distributors, New Delhi: 348 pp (ISBN: 978-81-932499-5- 6).
• Facets of Similipal (Edited by H.N.Thatoi, H.K.Sahu, A.K. Bastia, A.K.Patra, A.K.Biswal and C.Mahapatra) (2017). North Orissa University, Odisha: 258pp (ISBN: 978-81-933281-2-5).
• Biodiversity and Wildlife Management (Edited by H.N.Thatoi, H.K.Sahu, R.K.Mishra, and S.D.Rout) (2018). North Orissa University, Odisha: (ISBN: 978-81-933261-1-8).
• Past, Present and Future of Similipal (Edited by H.K.Sahu, B.Rath, B.K.Mohanta andD.Nayak) (2024). Newredmars Education, Bhubaneswar: 246 pp (ISBN: 978-93-93620-94-1).

Journal

• Sahu, H.K., S.K. Kar and S.K. Patnaik (1998). Study on Irrawady River Dolphin Orcaella brevirostris in Chilika Lake, Orissa. Indian Forester 124(10): 803–809.
• Sahu, H.K. and D. Swain (2004). Report on death of Mugger Crocodylus palustris in Similipal Tiger Reserve. Indian Forester 130(10): 1211–1213.
• Swain, D., H.K. Sahu and B.K. Parida (2005). Censusing Tiger and Leopard in Similipal Tiger Reserve-2004. Tiger Paper 32(1): 22–25.
• Sahu, H.K. and S.D. Rout (2005). Checklist of waterbirds in Mayurbhanj District, Orissa. Zoos’ Print Journal 20(9): 1992–1993.
• Sahu, H.K. and S.K. Dutta (2005). Status of aquatic birds in Mayurbhanj district, Orissa. Indian J. Environ. & Ecoplan 10(3): 883–888.
• Mohanta, R.K., S.D. Rout and H.K. Sahu (2006). Ethnomedicinal plant resources of Similipal Biosphere Reserve. Zoos’ Print 21(8): 2372–2374.
• Sahu, H.K., J. Jena, S.K. Dutta and S.D. Rout (2006). Common butterflies of Similipal Tiger Reserve. Indian Forester 132(10): 1363–1366.
• Sahu, H.K., S.K. Dutta and S.D. Rout (2007). Survey of Mugger crocodile in Similipal Tiger Reserve. Tiger Paper 34(1): 27–32.
• Das, J., N.K. Nath, H. Singha and H.K. Sahu (2007). Winter birds of Kakoijana Wildlife Sanctuary. Indian Birds 3(1): 16–23.
• Swain, D. and H.K. Sahu (2007). Status of Mugger Crocodylus palustris in Similipal Tiger Reserve. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 104(2): 16–19.
• Panda, S., H.K. Sahu, S.D. Rout and S.K. Dutta (2009). Study on crabs of Balasore coast. Indian J. Environ. & Ecoplan 16(1): 337–345.
• Bal, S., R.R. Mishra, B. Rath, H.K. Sahu and H.N. Thatoi (2009). Marine Bacillus spp. characterization. Malaysian J. Microbiology 5(2): 87–93.
• Das, S.K., H.K. Sahu and S.D. Rout (2010). Odonates of Similipal Biosphere Reserve. Tiger Paper 37(2).
• Lahkar, D., V. Prakash, H.K. Sahu et al. (2010). Feeding ecology of vultures in captivity. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 50(5): 65–69.
• Lahkar, D., S.D. Rout, H.K. Sahu et al. (2011). Birds checklist of North Orissa University campus. Zoos’ Print 26(5).
• Palei, N.C., S.R. Mishra and H.K. Sahu (2011). Birds of Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary. Newsletter for Birdwatcher 51(4).
• Das, S.K., B. Baruah, N. Dash et al. (2011). Diversity of odonates in Nandankanan Zoo. Tiger Paper 38(2).
• Palei, H.S., P.P. Mohapatra, S.K. Dutta et al. (2011). Avifauna of Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary. Indian Forester 137(10): 1197–1203.
• Das, S.K. and H.K. Sahu (2011). Butterflies of Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary. Indian Forester 137(10): 1204–1206.
• Sahoo, D.P., S.K. Das, H.K. Sahu et al. (2011). Habitat utilization by Gaur in Baisipalli Sanctuary. Indian Forester 137(10).
• Barik, B.P., P.P. Yegneswaran, K. Tayung and H.K. Sahu (2011). Molecular identification of Fusarium sp. J Life Sci 3(2): 127–130.
• Mishra, S.R., D.P. Sahoo, H.K. Sahu et al. (2011). Crab ecology in Chilika Lake. Tiger Paper 38(4).
• Ahmed, R.A., K. Prusty, J. Jena et al. (2012). Human-carnivore conflict in Central India. World Journal of Zoology 7(2): 158–164.
• Sahu, H.K., S.K. Das and N. Palei (2012). White-bellied Sea Eagle observations. Tiger Paper 39(1): 6–9.
• Sahoo, D.P., H.K. Sahu et al. (2012). Red-necked keelback sighting. Tiger Paper 39(1).
• Sahu, H.K. and S.K. Das (2012). Human-elephant conflict in Mayurbhanj. Gajah 36: 17–20.
• Mohanta, R.K., B.S. Adhikary et al. (2012). Conservation status of sacred groves. Int. J. Conservation Science 3(3): 207–216.
• Das, S. et al. (2012). Soil and metal analysis in Sukinda mining area. Environmental Earth Sciences.
• Palei, H.S. et al. (2014). Sloth bear diet study. Proc Zool Soc.
• Debata, S. et al. (2014). Birds of Blackbuck habitat, Ganjam. Indian Forester 140(10).
• Rautray, O.P. et al. (2014). People’s Biodiversity Register in Odisha. Environmental Research.
• Gouda, S. et al. (2014). Bird diversity in Sundargarh. J Wildlife Research.
• Panda, A. et al. (2014). Gut content study of Channa punctatus. J Wildlife Research.
• Mohanta, D. et al. (2014). Bacterial population of river ecosystem. Int J Microbiol.
• Palei, H.S. et al. (2015). Mammal abundance using camera traps. Proc Zool Soc.
• Palei, N.C. et al. (2015). Food preference of elephants. E-planet 12(1).
• Sethy, J. et al. (2015). Bird diversity in NOU campus. IJIRSET 4(2).
• Palei, H.S. et al. (2015). Indian Giant Squirrel ecology. Mammal Study 40.
• Samal, D. et al. (2016). Ichthyofauna of Budhabalanga River. Int J Fisheries Sci.
• Debata, S. et al. (2016). Human-sloth bear conflict in Odisha. Ursus 27(2).
• Pal, P. et al. (2017). Avifaunal diversity in Nabarangpur. Int J Adv Res.
• Behera, B.K. et al. (2017). Prey density variation in Satkosia. IJSRP 7(11).
• Palei, H.S. et al. (2018). Seasonal diet of Sloth bear. Int J Higher Edu Res.
• Payra, A. et al. (2019). Odonata fauna in Sunabeda. Nebio 10(1).
• Upadhyay, H.S. et al. (2019). Tiger prey base in Similipal. Wildlife Biology.
• Palei, H.S. et al. (2020). Sloth bear diet in agroforest. Agroforestry Systems.
• Gouda, S. et al. (2020). Activity pattern of Sun bear. J Wildlife Biodiversity.
• Jena, S. et al. (2020). Red weaver ant ethnomedicine. IJRASET 8(5).
• Das, S.S. et al. (2021). Termite antimicrobial study. IJCRT 9(3).
• Sahoo, S. and H.K. Sahu (2021). Fish feed formulation studies.
• Palei, H.S. et al. (2022). Leopard diet and activity pattern. Mammalia 86(1).
• Roy, S. et al. (2024). Life cycle of Cymothoa indica parasite. Acta Parasitologica.
• Nayak, N. et al. (2024). Reproductive trade-off in parasitic isopods. Parasitology Research.
• Roy, S. et al. (2025). Life cycle of Nerocila orbignyi. Proc. Indian National Science Academy.
• Devi, G. and H.K. Sahu (2025). Anatid diversity in Chilika wetlands. IJCRT.
• Mohapatra, B. et al. (2025). Conservation of Horseshoe Crabs in Odisha. Rec. Zool. Survey India.

NON-REFERRED JOURNALS(WITHOUTISSSNNUMBERS)

• Sahu, H.K. and S.K. Kar (1999). Study on population status of aquatic birds in Nalaban Sanctuary, Chilika Lake, Orissa. Pranikee (19 & 20): 11-15.
• Kar, S.K., H.K. Sahu and S. Acharya (1999). Ringing or banding of birds during 1993. Bihang Journal, 1(4): 13.
• Sahu, H.K. (2001). Ecology of aquatic birds in Nalaban Sanctuary of Chilika Lake with special reference to Order Anseriformes (Abstract of Ph.D. thesis). The University Research Journal, North Orissa University, (1): 47-53.
• Rout, S.D. and H.K. Sahu (2004). Need for the conservation and sustainable use of wildlife in Similipal Biosphere Reserve. The University Research Journal, North Orissa University, (3): 28-31.
• Mohanta, R.K., S.D. Rout and H.K. Sahu (2005). Study on ethnomedicinal plants of Similipal Biosphere Reserve. Vision: The North Orissa University Journal, (1): 10-15.
• Sahu, H.K., S. Behera, S.D. Rout and S.K. Dutta (2009). Study on ichthyofauna of Balasore Coast, Orissa, India. Our Earth, 5(3): 29-34.

PROCEEDINGS (FULLPAPER) :08

• Kar, S.K. and H.K. Sahu (1993). Preliminary study on ecology of aquatic birds in Chilika Lake, Orissa. Proceedings of First Seminar on Changing Scenario of Bird Ecology and Conservation, Bangalore: 62–64.
• Kar, S.K. and H.K. Sahu (2002). Ecology of ducks and geese (Anatidae) in Chilika Lake, Orissa, India. In: Birds of Wetlands & Grasslands: Proceedings of Salim Ali Centenary Seminar on Conservation of Avifauna of Wetlands & Grasslands. Eds: Rahmani, A.R. and G. Ugra, pp. 69–72. Bombay Natural History Society.
• Sahu, H.K. and S. Das (2009). Environmental pollution due to chromite mining in Orissa and its possible bioremediation through use of microbes. Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored Seminar on Impact of Mining on Environment, Joda, Orissa: 37–43.
• Tayung, K., M.K. Panda and H.K. Sahu (2013). Afforestation of mine-contaminated soil by microbial inoculants: Prospects and challenges. Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Sustainable Management of Environment in Mining Areas, Barbil, Odisha: 11–12.
• Adhikary, S.P. and H.K. Sahu (2013). Sustainable management of environment in mining areas through phytoremediation. Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Sustainable Management of Environment in Mining Areas, Barbil, Odisha: 49–54.
• Sahu, H.K. (2013). Management options: A remedial measure to control mine waste. Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Sustainable Management of Environment in Mining Areas, Barbil, Odisha: 55–56.
• Mishra, R.K., H.K. Sahu, S.D. Rout and B.K. Patra (2013). Ecological restoration in disturbed habitats of Raikela iron ore mines, Sundargarh, Odisha: A conservation implication. Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Sustainable Management of Environment in Mining Areas, Barbil, Odisha: 73–78.
• Sahu, H.K. and H.S. Palei (2018). Assessing mammals’ abundance and diversity using remotely triggered cameras in Similipal Tiger Reserve and its implications for conservation. Proceedings of the 11th Conference of ABEMS-18, Bangkok, Thailand: 61–62. (ISBN: 978-81-936279-3-8).

Book Chapters : 09

• Dutta, S.K. and Sahu, H.K. (1994). Effect of Vitamin–A on tail regeneration of Polypedates maculatus (Anura: Rhacophoridae) tadpoles. In: Homoeotic Transformation in Anurans (Ed. S.K. Dutta). ISRAG Publications, Bhubaneswar: 9–21 pp.
• Yadav, A.K., Das, S., Sahu, H.K. and Thatoi, H.N. (2009). Metal–microbe interaction: Role of microbes in bioremediation of heavy metals. In: Microbial Biotechnology (Eds. B.B. Mishra & H.N. Thatoi). APH Publishing House, New Delhi: 234–253 pp.
• Jena, S. and Sahu, H.K. (2018). Traditional medicinal use of insects among the tribes of Baripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha. In: Tribal Health: A Regional Perspective (Ed. L.K. Sahoo). Serials Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi: 194–210. (ISBN: 978-93-86611-11-6).
• Jena, S. and Sahu, H.K. (2019). Ethnomedicinal value and phytochemical studies of traditionally used plant species in Udala, Mayurbhanj, Odisha. In: Biotechnology for Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources (Eds. H.N. Thatoi & S.K. Nayak). Daya Publishing House, New Delhi: 51–62. (ISBN: 978-93-88982-00-9).
• Jena, S., Das, S.S. and Sahu, H.K. (2021). Traditional value and antibacterial activity of micro termite (Odontotermes obesus) of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India. In: Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihood Management (Eds. H.N. Thatoi & P.R. Debata). Daya Publishing House, New Delhi: 205–213.
• Dash, P.K., Jena, S., Mohalik, R.K. and Sahu, H.K. (2024). Conservation of carnivorous plants in Odisha: A key challenge for policymakers. In: Adapting to Climate Change in Agriculture: Theories and Practices (Eds. S.S. Mahdi, R. Singh & B. Dhekale). Springer Nature Switzerland AG: 1–10. (ISBN: 978-3-031-28141-9).
• Singh, L.A.K., Palei, N.C. and Sahu, H.K. (2021). Elephant Movement and its Impacts: Conservation Management in Odisha, India. Lambert Academic Publishing. (ISBN: 978-613-9-97302-6). (In Press)
• Sethy, J., Gouda, S., Chauhan, N.S., Parida, A. and Sahu, H.K. (2021). Mammals of Dampa Tiger Reserve, Mizoram. Kunal Books Publisher and Distributors, New Delhi. (ISBN: 978-93-86714-74-9). (In Press)
• Dash, P.K., Jena, S., Mohalik, R.K. and Sahu, H.K. (2021). Conservation of carnivorous plants in Odisha: A key challenge for policymakers. (In Press)

Conference/Seminar publications : 08 (Seminar/Conference organised: 10 & Seminar Chaired &Co-Chaired :08)

• Dutta, S.K. and H.K. Sahu (1992). Effect of Vitamin-A on regeneration of anuran tadpoles. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Amphibian Endocrinology, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan: 22.
• Kar, S.K., H.K. Sahu and S. Acharya (1994a). Chilika Lake – A unique ecosystem. Proceedings of VIIIth All India Congress of Zoology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar: 102.
• Kar, S.K., S. Acharya and H.K. Sahu (1994b). Preliminary study on population of aquatic birds in Chilika Lagoon. Proceedings of Zoological Society of Orissa, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (Abstract): 25.
• Acharya, S., H.K. Sahu and S.K. Kar (1999). Impact of water pollution on avifauna of Chilika Lake. Proceedings of Symposium on Water Pollution, its Effects on Aquatic Organisms and Remedial Measures, Zoological Society of Orissa and Dept. of Forest & Environment, Govt. of Orissa, Bhubaneswar: 14.
• Kar, S.K. and H.K. Sahu (1999). Study on feeding pattern of anatids in Nalaban Sanctuary of Chilika Lake, Orissa. Proceedings of 42nd Annual Conference of Zoological Society of Orissa & Zoological Congress, Khurda: 5.
• Sahu, H.K. and S.K. Kar (2000). Habitat utilization of anatids (Family: Anatidae) in Nalaban Sanctuary of Chilika Lake, Orissa, India. Proceedings of Ninth All India Congress of Zoology: National Symposium on Zoological Research in 21st Century, Bhubaneswar: 127–128.
• Kar, S.K. and H.K. Sahu (2004). Study on habitat types and population trend of aquatic birds in Chilika Lagoon, Orissa, India. Proceedings of International Conference on Birds and Environment, Haridwar: 82.
• Sahu, H.K., S.D. Rout and S. Behera (2007). A preliminary study on ichthyofauna of Balasore coast, Orissa. Proceedings of National Seminar on Environmental Pollution and its Protection Issues in Orissa, Athgarh, Cuttack: 104.

SEMINAR CHAIRED & CO-CHAIRED :08

• UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Conservation of Forests and Energy for Sustainable Development at Fakir Mohan University, Balasore (21.03.2017 – 22.03.2017) – Chaired a Technical Session.
• International Multidisciplinary Research Conference on Biodiversity, Climate Change, Physical and Life Sciences at DHSK College, Dibrugarh, Assam (21.01.2019 – 22.01.2019) – Chairperson.
• 2nd International Conference on Global Initiatives for Sustainable Development Issues and Strategies, Bangkok (23.06.2019 – 27.06.2019) – Co-Chairperson.
• Seventh Asian Primate Symposium and First International Conference on Human-Primate Interface at Gauhati University (08.02.2020 – 10.02.2020) – Chairperson.
• 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Development Initiatives in South East Asia, Kathmandu, Nepal (07.11.2022 – 08.11.2022) – Co-Chairperson.
• Fourth International Conference on Natural Resource Management and Sustainability at Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia (26.11.2023 – 30.11.2023) – Co-Chairperson.
• Fifth International Conference on Climate Change and Natural Resources Management at Dubai, UAE (26.11.2024 – 30.11.2024) – Chairperson.
• Sixth International Conference on Eco-Innovation and Sustainable Development: A Global Perspective at Hanoi, Vietnam (26.11.2025 – 30.11.2026) – Chairperson.

• Perspective Management Plan for Elephant Reserves of Mayurbhanj, (Principal Investigator)
  SimilipalTiger Reserve, Govt. of Odisha
  1,00,000/-
  1 year
  Completed
• Elephant Research Project
  entitled, “Study on Man and Animal conflicts in the corridors of Mayurbhanj
  Elephant Reserve”
  (Principal Investigator)
  Similipal Tiger Reserve, Govt. of Odisha
  1,00,000/-
  1 Year
  Completed
• Study on effect of effluents of industry and prawn culture on biodiversity of Mahanadi
  delta, (Co-Principal Investigator)
  DFO,
  Mangrove
  Division, Rajnagar
  50,000/-
  6 months
  Completed
• Study on Avifauna of Bhitarkanika National Park.
  (Co-Principal Investigator)
  DFO, Mangrove Division,
  Rajnagar
  35,000/-
  6 months
  Completed
• Status of White bellied Sea Eagle and Black-backed Vulture in Bhitarkanika National Park, (Principal Investigator)
  DFO, Mangrove Division, Rajnagar
  35,000/-
  6 months
  Completed
• Study on Avifauna of Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary, Orissa. (Principal Investigator)
  DFO, Sunabeda
  77,000/-
  1 year
  Completed
• Biodiversity assessment of Talsari river mouth to Dhamra estuary
  (Co-Principal Investigator)
  DFO, Balasore and DFO, Bhadrak
  2,00,000/-
  1 Year
  Completed
• Study on ecological density and distribution of Ungulates in Similipal Tiger Reserve, Orissa, India (Principal
  Investigator)
  Similipal Tiger Reserve, Govt. of Odisha
  3,00,000/-
  1 year
  Completed
• Study on Prey base of Tigers in Similipal Tiger Reserve,
  Orissa
  (Co-Principal Investigator)
  Similipal Tiger Reserve, Govt. of Odisha
  4,97,000/-
  1 year
  Completed
• Study on Camera trap survey of cryptic and nocturnal fauna of Similipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha
  (Principal Investigator)
  Similipal Tiger Reserve, Govt. of Odisha
  2,50,000/-
  1 year
  Completed
• Monitoring of river system, meadow and saltlick of Similipal Tiger Reserve: A remote sensing & GIS approach
  (Principal Investigator)
  Similipal Tiger Reserve, Govt. of Odisha
  74,545/-
  1 year
  Completed
• Dietary adaptation of highly problematic Sloth Bears population in and around Nilgiri and Soro Wildlife Range, Balasore, Odisha,
  India (Principal Investigator)
  DFO, Balasore Wildlife Division, Balasore
  3,50,900/-
  1 year
  Completed
• Integrated Micro Watershed Management plan in Similipal Tiger Reserve using Remote Sensing & GIS (Principal Investigator)
  Similipal Tiger Reserve, Govt. of Odisha
  4,54,000/-
  1 Year
  Completed

• Biosystematics, Wildlife and Biodiversity, Developmental Biology, Environmental Biology and Natural Resources Management, Chordata and Animal Behaviour – The courses are distributed among many core and special papers offered in the P.G. Zoology and Pre-Ph.D. programmes (Multiple years)

• M.Phil. – Age and growth of Mabuya carinata by skeletochronology (2007–2008) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Determination of age and growth of Psammophilus blanfordanus by skeletochronology (2008–2009) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Assessment of physio-chemical and biological parameters of Budhabalanga river water (2009–2010) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Study on ichthyofauna of Chandipur Coast, Bay of Bengal (2009–2010) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Fungal diversity from insects of Similipal Biosphere Reserve (2011–2012) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Food habit and microbial analysis of bear scat of Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary (2011–2012) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Food habits of tiger based on prey hair morphology in Similipal Tiger Reserve (2013–2014) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Physio-chemical properties and bacterial diversity of Budhabalanga river water (2013–2014) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Ichthyofauna diversity in relation to physio-chemical characteristics of Budhabalanga river (2014–2015) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Fishes used for medicinal purposes by tribes of Mayurbhanj district (2015–2016) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Ethno-entomological value of red weaver ant (Oecophylla smaragdina) (2016–2017) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Ethnomedical marine fauna among Santals of Balasore district (2016–2017) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Avifaunal diversity in Bhaskel and Silati dam reservoir (2017–2018) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Ethno-entomological value and microbial diversity of red weaver ant and termites (2017–2018) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Bioprospecting of edible insects in Saraskana, Mayurbhanj (2018–2019) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Aquatic avifaunal diversity around Baripada reservoirs (2018–2019) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Teratogenic effects of Vitamin-A on Microhyla ornata tadpoles (2018–2019) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Antimicrobial evaluation of red weaver ant extracts (2019–2020) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Isolation of bacteria and fungi from red weaver ant (2019–2020) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Isolation of probiotic bacteria from red weaver ant (2019–2020) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Anti-angiogenic effect of Homalium nepalense (2020–2021) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Probiotic properties of Lactobacillus rhamnosus (2020–2021) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Probiotic properties of Lactobacillus brevis (2020–2021) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Nutritional study of red weaver ant (2021–2022) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Antimicrobial evaluation of organic extracts of red weaver ant (2021–2022) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Ethnozoological study in Udala block, Mayurbhanj (2021–2022) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Host plant, morphometry and nutrition of red weaver ant (2022–2023) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Effects of curcumin on HeLa cell signaling pathway (2022–2023) – Supervisor
• M.Phil. – Diversity and morphometric study of ants in Mayurbhanj (2022–2023) – Supervisor
• Ph.D. – Habitat utilization and modeling of Asian Elephant in Manas National Park (2006–2011) – Supervisor
• Ph.D. – Nutritional ecology of Golden Langur in Assam (2009–2013) – Supervisor
• Ph.D. – Ecology of butterfly communities in Assam (2009–2013) – Supervisor
• Ph.D. – Bioremediation of hexavalent chromium using microbial technology (2010–2015) – Supervisor
• Ph.D. – Impact of agriculture and fisheries on estuarine biodiversity (2010–2016) – Supervisor
• Ph.D. – Ecological status and conservation of tigers in Odisha (2010–2016) – Supervisor
• Ph.D. – Herbivore diversity and food plants in Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary (2010–2017) – Supervisor
• Ph.D. – Ungulate distribution in Similipal Tiger Reserve (2010–2017) – Supervisor
• Ph.D. – Interstate migration of elephants and human impact (2010–2018) – Supervisor
• Ph.D. – Human–sloth bear interaction in Northern Odisha (2015–2019) – Supervisor
• Ph.D. – Antimicrobial properties of insect-associated fungi (2015–2021) – Supervisor
• Ph.D. – Growth performance of Labeo rohita through artificial feed (2017–2022) – Supervisor
• Ph.D. – Bioprospecting of red weaver ant (2017–2024) – Supervisor
• Ph.D. – Microbial studies of freshwater fishes in Budhabalanga river (2016–2024) – Supervisor
• Ph.D. – Ethno-entomological and medicinal insect studies (2019–2024) – Supervisor
• Ph.D. – Effects of chromium on ichthyofauna in Sukinda mining area (2016–2024) – Supervisor

• Lifetime Achievement Award – Gochar Educational and Welfare Society at Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia (2023)
• Biodiversity Conservation Award – International Foundation for Environment and Ecology, Kolkata & Confederation of Indian Universities, New Delhi (2019)
• Third Best Poster Presentation Award – F.M. University in association with Zoological Society of Orissa (2020)
• Eminent Scientist of the Year – International Foundation for Environment and Ecology, Kolkata & Confederation of Indian Universities, New Delhi (2017)
• Scientist of the Year Award – International Foundation for Environment and Ecology, Kolkata & Confederation of Indian Universities, New Delhi (2016)
• Best Poster Presentation Award – International Conference on Bear Research and Management (IBA-2012), New Delhi (2012)
• Best Oral Presentation Award – UGC Sponsored National Conference on Application of Remote Sensing & GIS in Natural Resource Management, Jalgaon, Maharashtra (2009)

• Life Member – Zoological Society of Orissa (ZSO)
• Life Member – Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)
• Life Member – International Foundation for Environment & Ecology
• Member – Society for Conservation Biology (Asia Chapter)
• Member – IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (2021–2025)

• Head of the Department (Zoology) (01.06.2024 – Continuing)
• Head of the Department (Zoology) (01.06.2020 – 31.05.2022)
• Head of the Department (Zoology) (01.06.2016 – 31.05.2018)
• Head of the Department (Zoology) (02.06.2012 – 31.05.2014)
• Chairperson, Board of Studies in Zoology (25.09.2012 – Continuing)
• Chairperson, Board of Studies in Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation (08.10.2024 – Continuing)
• Chairperson, Board of Studies in Remote Sensing & GIS (2011 – 2013)
• Member, Board of Studies (Zoology) (07.11.2007 – Continuing)
• Member, Board of Studies (Wildlife & Biodiversity) (02.12.2003 – Continuing)
• Member, SRC in Zoology (01.06.2009 – Continuing)
• Chairman, P.G. Council (01.06.2023 – 31.05.2025)
• Member, Academic Council (01.06.2024 – Continuing)
• Member, Academic Council (01.06.2020 – 31.05.2022)
• Member, Academic Council (01.06.2016 – 31.05.2018)
• Member, Academic Council (02.06.2012 – 31.05.2014)
• Member, Academic Council (2015 – 2016)
• Member, Academic Council (2012 – 2013)
• Member, Executive Council (2022 – Continuing)
• Member, SRC in Life Sciences (01.06.2014 – Continuing)
• Member, SRC in Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation (01.06.2024 – Continuing)
• Member, Governing Body (2022 – Continuing)
• Member, Governing Body (01.02.2023 – 28.02.2025)
• Member (29.02.2016 – 01.03.2019)
• Member, Senate (01.06.2016 – 31.05.2018)
• Member, Senate (02.06.2012 – 31.05.2014)
• Member, Syndicate (28.11.2017 – 31.05.2018)
• Member, Syndicate (09.03.2021 – 31.05.2025)
• Co-ordinator, Remote Sensing & GIS (01.06.2023 – 31.05.2025)
• Co-ordinator, Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation (01.06.2023 – 30.07.2025)
• Co-ordinator, UGC-SAP (2012 – 2016)
• Chairperson, SRC in Zoology (01.06.2018 – Continuing)
• Chairperson, SRC in Life Sciences (01.06.2020 – Continuing)
• Chairperson, SRC in Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation (01.06.2024 – Continuing)
• Director, Centre for Similipal Studies (30.08.2022 – Continuing)
• Director, HRDC (31.07.2023 – 30.07.2024)
• Director, DDCE (29.11.2018 – 19.11.2023)
• Director, CDoE (20.11.2023 – 21.09.2024)
• Assistant Director, DDCE (27.07.2005 – 31.05.2008)
• Deputy Director & Dy. COE (01.06.2008 – 31.05.2017)
• Director, DDCE (I/C) (01.06.2017 – 27.10.2017)
• Deputy Director, DDCE (28.10.2017 – 28.11.2018)
• Professor In-Charge, Library (30.08.2022 – 31.07.2024)
• Professor In-Charge, Bio-Informatics Centre (07.08.2020 – 31.07.2024)
• Vice Chancellor (I/C) (06.11.2024 – 16.11.2024)
• Professor In-Charge, Second Campus NOU, Keonjhar (07.04.2015 – 31.05.2019)
• Warden of Hostels (01.06.2020 – 31.05.2022)
• NAAC Peer Team Member (09.02.2021 – 19.10.2023)