• Professor, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Odisha (29.10.2019 – Present)
• Associate Professor in Zoology, North Orissa University, Odisha (29.10.2016 – 28.10.2019)
• Reader in Zoology, North Orissa University, Odisha (12.05.2016 – 28.10.2016)
• Assistant Professor (Stage III) in Zoology, North Orissa University, Odisha (13.08.2013 – 11.05.2016)
• Assistant Professor (Stage II) in Zoology, North Orissa University, Odisha (13.08.2008 – 12.08.2013)
• Lecturer in Zoology, North Orissa University, Odisha (13.08.2004 – 12.08.2008)
• Lecturer in Biotechnology, North Orissa University, Odisha (02.07.2003 – 12.08.2004)
• Lecturer in Zoology, P.N. College, Khurda, Odisha (05.08.2002 – 31.01.2003)
• Lecturer in Zoology (UGC leave vacancy), P.N. College, Khurda, Odisha (10.11.1999 – 31.03.2002)

BOOK

• Tripathy Madhusmita and Parida Puspanjali (2016).Environmental Studies. Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai

RESEARCH PAPERS

• Bijayeeta Deb and Puspanjali Parida (2026). Cadmium and Lead induced toxicity in Psammophilus blanfordanus. Journal of Animal Environment.e-ISSN: 2717-1396, ISSN (Print): 2717-1388 (Accepted).
• Pramod Kumar Bindhani, Sayeda Fauzia Manowar, Jayashree Prusty, Puspanjali Parida and Kakoli Banerjee (2026). Integrated assessment of trace metal contamination and fish consumption risks in the Brahmani-Baitarani estuary, western Bay of Bengal Regional Studies in Marine Science 100: 2352-4855.

• Ananta Sinha ,Karmabeer Jena, Trishna Bal, Stuti ananta,Adidya Dev Rajora, Balaji C AyyanarAmit Patnaik, , Puspanjali Parida, B, Chowdary, (2026). Preparation and assessment of fluroscent sericin-chitosan biomaterial from Antheraea mylitta for wound healing applications., Polymer Bulletin 83:144

• Diptimayee Acharya, Puspanjali Parida, Himanshu Sekhar Mohapatra, Subhasmita Malilk, Jatindra Nath Mohanty and Santi Lata Sahoo (2025). Phytochemical analysis and evaluation of inhibitory potential of Ricinus communis leaf extract against novel Bacillus pathogens, Bebi-Sief University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences.pp 1-18

• Sayeda Fauzia Manowar, Debasis Nayak,Puspanjali Parida (2025) The Role of Metal Nanoparticles: A Sustainable Approach. In: Life as Basic Science: An Overview and  Prospects for the Future, International Academic Publishing House (Edited by Dr Somnath Das, Dr Ashis Kumar Panigrahi, Dr Jayanta Kumar Das and Dr Donrie Purcell) Volume 4, ISBN:978-81-989555-2-4, pp 65-7   (Book Chapter)

• Sayeda Fauzia Manowar, Puspanjali Parida, Janmejaya Bag (2023). Assessment of Morphological Analysis and Antioxidant alteration of Triazophos pesticide on Earthworm (Eudriluseugeniae), International Journal of Modern Pharmaceutical Research (IJMPR) 7(7): 44-52
• Saubhagyalaxmi Swain, Pratap Bhattacharyya, Puspanjali Parida, Soumya Ranjan Padhy, Purvasha Priyadarshini Padhi, Shiva Prasad Parida (2023). Combined application of basic slag and methanotroph-formulation have good potential to mitigate greenhouse gases emission in lowland rice ecology, Atmospheric Pollution Research 14: 1-11
• Ananta Sinha, Parida , S. Ananta, Chakrapani, K.Jena and K. Sathyanarayana (2022). Sericin –A Gift of Nature: Its applications, Plant Archives (22) Special issue (VSOG): 188-195

• Diptimayee Acharya,Puspanjali Parida, Himansu Sekhar Mohapatra. Santi Lata Sahoo and Jyoti Ranjan Rout (2022). Bovine Mastitis: Causes and Phytoremedies, JPAM. (3): 1-11
• Puspanjali Paridaand Soumyashree Sahoo (2020). Morphological, Behavioral and Biochemical changes in the Indian Major Carp Catlacatla exposed to Cadmium Chloride and Lead Nitrate., Pranikee (J of Zoological Society of Orissa), volumr: XXXII, pp 43-55.
• Parida, Puspanjali and Parida, B.B. (2001). Occurrence of squamous cell carcinoma in the sputum of stone crusher mill workers as an indicator of pollution hazard. Cytol. Gen., 2 (NS), 105-109.

• Parida, Puspanjali (1999). Cytological Assessments among occupational female workers engaged in crusher mills with high risk of lung cancer. Second Gen. Assembly and Int. Conference: Women, Science & Technology for sustainable development, pp. 255-258. (Proceeding)

• Parida, B.B.; Parida, P. and Das, A. (1998). Morphometric and sex ratio studies in Drosophila ananassae from four populations of India and Sri Lanka Perspectives in Cytology and Genetics (Eds. Manna, G.K. and Roy, S.C., AICCGI Publ., Kalyani Univ.), 9, 677-684. (Book Chapter)

• UGC major research project titled “Age and growth investigations of some lizards of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Orissa”. (date of implementation 01-02-2010,Tenure of the project  2 years and amount approved  Rs 2,06,000) vide letter no.F.No. 37-283/2009 (SR) dt 13-01-2010 (Principal Investigator).
• Science and Technology Department, Government of Odisha project title“ Effect of Antioxidant and Pesticide on Earthworm and its implication”. Tenure of the project  3 years and amount approved  Rs 791,000/-  vide Letter No. 2805/ ST Bhubaneswar, dated 16-Jul-15/ 17-7-15  (Principal Investigator)
• Seed grant from MSCB University: “Biochemical and histological alterations in Eudriluseugeniae due to Chromium induction in Sukinda Mining area”,Tenure of the project  2 years and amount approved  Rs 2,00,000/-.(letter No. 4492  dated16.08.25)-(Principal Investigator)– ongoing
• Departmental Research Project : Impact of water quality on population of small edible fish and mollusca and their utilization in development of Nutraceuticals.. Tenure of the project 2 years and amount approved Rs 10,00,000/-(Co-Principal Investigator)- Ongoing

• Cell & Molecular Biology
• Immunology
• Biochemistry
• Ecology
• Environmental Biology

• Member of the SYNDICATE
• Member of the SENATE
• Member of the ACADEMIC COUNCIL
• Director, Student Welfare (DSW)
• Nodal Officer, Scholarship and Fellowship
• Member, Academic Committee, E-Samarth Implementation
• Member of Advisory Committe, NSS Bureau, MSCBU
• Member of Advisory Committe, SFC
• Head of the Department, G. Department of Zoology (2018-2020; 2022-24, 2026 – continuing)
• Co-ordinator of Rashtriya UchatarSikhya Abhiyan (RUSA)
• Coordinator, Institutional Developmental Plan (IDP)
• Deputy Coordinator, PM-USHA
• Coordinator, LL & T
• Criterion Head, NAAC
• Coordinatorfor Tobacco Free Educational Institution (ToFEI) under COTPA, 2003
• Coordinator, Alumni Connect and Ama Gaurab Ama College
• Coordinator, Mo College Abhijan
• Coordinator, Celebration and Observation
• Chairperson, Shaktishree Empowerment Cell
• Teacher-in-Charge, Photography Club of MSCBU
• Member of Committee, Student Service Centre (SSC)
• Deputy Coordinator, Institutional Developmental Plan (IDP)
• NSS Programme Officer (2006-2011)
• Superintendent of P.G. Ladies Hostels(Ladies Hostel 2 and 4)
• Vice President, Odia Bhasa Sahitya Parisad, North Orissa University
• Vice President, Cultural and Literacy Council of MSCB University
• Vice-President, North Orissa University Teacher Association (NOUTA)
• Member of Excecutive Committee, MSCBUTA
• Associate officer, Women Studies and Sexual Harrassment Cell and Internal Complaint Committee
• Assistant officer, UGC matter
• Member, Task Force Committeefor increasing awareness relating to Climate Change
• Assistant/ Associate officer, Cultural Affair, North Orissa University
• Teacher-in-Charge, Stage Arrangement/ Event Management for different program
• Chief Editor,Editorial Board for Newsletter (2023-24 and 2024-25)
• Chief Editor, Editorial Board for Annual Report(2023-24 and 2024-25)
• Chief Editor, Banani (2025-26)
• Member of the committee to implement HIMS (2025-26)
• Coordinator, Cultural Programme/ Competition of the University (2026-27)
• Member, Central coordination Committee for “Fit Odisha Mission” of MSCBU(2026-27)

EXAMINATION RELATED WORK

• Member, Subject Research Committee (SRC) in Zoology, Biotechnology and Life Sciences at MSCBU and Fakir Mohan University
• Member, Board of Studies (BOS) in Zoology at MSCBU,  Zoology  and Biotechnology at  FM University
• Member of local enquiry committee for College Affiliation
• Member of the team for Preparation of  State level +3 Zoology Syllabus as per NEP 2020
• External Examiner for Ph.D. viva voce examination.
• VC Nominee for Selection Committee for Faculty Recruitment/ Research Project.
• External Examiner and question setter for College of Basic Science and Humanities (CBSH), Berhampur University, Ravenshaw University, Fakir Mohan University, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University

• Fellow, Orissa Environment Society
• Fellow of Society of Environment Science (F.S.E.Sc.)- (Fellow no 334)
• Full Member, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)

• Full Member, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)
• Life member of The Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), India; L10846
• Zoological Society of India (ZSI), Calcutta, India
• Life member, National Environmental Association\
• Life member Odisha Bigyan Academy (OBA), Odisha, Membership no. 482
• Life member and Patron Member, Orissa Environmental Society (OES), Odisha, Membership no. 561 (2013)
• Life Member, Global Warming Reduction Centre, Kolkata (LM/013/2023)
• Life Member, Zoological Society of Orissa (ZSO), Membership No. 233
• Life Member, Swami Vivekananda Loka Sansad (SVLS), Odisha (2025-LM-851, Sl No 577)
• Member, Utkal University Zoology Alumni Association (UUZAA)
• Life Member, North Orissa University Teacher Association (NOUTA/ MSCBUTA)
• Member of Alumni Association of University High School (AAUHS)
• Member, Swami Vivekananda Lok Sansad (SVLS)