Full Time Ph.D. Scholar

Smruti Mohanty

Position: Full time research scholar (Completed registration)
Educational Qualifications:
o B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University
o LL.M. (Constitutional and Administrative Law)

Areas of interest: Constitution Law, Environmental Law, Cyber Law, Human Rights,
International Law
Email: [email protected]
ORCiD: 0000-0003-0173-8106
LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/smruti-mohanty-8318a944
Research Publications:
1. Mohanty, S.(2023):Climate Justice An Integral Aspect of Environmental Anthropology:
An Indian Perspective:Proceedings of the World Anthropology Congress 2023(WAC
2023), Atalantis Press part of Springer Nature 150-159, https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-
38476-192-0_
2.  Mohanty, S.(2024)“Assessing Climate Change Through AI: An ethico-legal study. AI-
Driven Iot Systems. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003399292
3. Mohanty S.(2022). Recognition of Reproductive Choice of Women as a Fundamental
Right Legal and Constitutional Analysis. Reproductive Choice of Women: A
Fundamental Right. 41-53. ISBN: 978-81-955755-0-3.

4. Mohanty S. Supreme Court is the Court of Complete Justice ,Global thoughts and
Opinion. ISBN No. 978 – 81 – 947778-5– 4.

Suman Mohanty

Position: Full time research scholar (Completed registration)
Educational Qualifications:
o B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from University Law College, Utkal University, Odisha
o LL.M. (Constitutional and Administrative Law) from School of Law, KIIT Deemed to
be University

Areas of interest: International Law, Consumer Law, Environmental Law, Media Law,
Administrative Law, Law of Torts, Data Protection and Privacy Laws, Artificial Intelligence
and Law
Email: [email protected]
ORCiD: 0009-0000-2152-0134
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suman-mohanty-79300895
Research Publications:
1. Mohanty, S. (2021). Right to be Forgotten: A Legitimate Sine-Qua-Non-In Indian Law, 4
(6) IJLMH. https://doij.org/10.10000/IJLMH.112348
2. Mohanty S.(2022). Recognition of Reproductive Choice of Women as a Fundamental
Right Legal and Constitutional Analysis. Reproductive Choice of Women: A
Fundamental Right. 41-53. ISBN: 978-81-955755-0-3.

Awards & Honours:
Best Poster Presentation Award, Annual Research Summit, 2025, KIIT Deemed to be
University.

Lopamudra Satapathy

Position– Full time research scholar (Continuing course work)
Educational Qualification–
o B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University.
o LL.M. (Business Law Hons.), School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University.

Areas of interest- Intellectual Property Rights, Artificial Intelligence, Business Law, Human
Rights, Women Rights.
Email: [email protected]
ORCiD: 0009-0002-7333-4469
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lopamudra-satapathy/
Publications :
1. Satapathy, L. (2025). John Rawls by Catherine Audard. 5(3). International Journal of
Advanced Legal Research.

Jyotisnata Swain

Position– Full time research scholar (Continuing course work)
Educational Qualification–
o B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) At School of Law, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, U.P.
o LL.M. ( Constitution and administrative Law) at School of Law, KIIT University,
Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Areas of interest- Environmental Law, Human Rights, Consumer Protection, Criminology,
Personal Laws
Email: [email protected]
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jyotisnata-swain-956gh6f8
ORCiD: 0009-0001-1151-1354
Recent Publications :
1. Swain, J. (2025). John Rawls by Catherine Audard. 5(3). International Journal of
Advanced Legal Research.

Shreya

Position – Full time research scholar (Continuing course work)
Educational Qualification –
o B.A. LL.B (Hons) from SOA National Institution of Law, SOA-DU
o LL.M. (Criminal & Security Law Hons.) from SOA National Institution of Law,
SOA-DU

Areas of interest – Criminal Law, Victimology, Artificial Intelligence & Human Rights
Email : [email protected]
Scopus Id : 59127019400
ORCiD : 0009-0008-3533-797X
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-x/
Recent Publications
1. Shreya. (2023). Inclusion of Trans-Women in Gender Equality Laws: A Battle
Against Transphobia. Gender Equality, Social Justice And Role Of Civil Society.
(ISBN: 978-81-953499-4-4)
2. Shreya. (2024). Empowering Communities: A Holistic Approach to Poverty
Eradication. Universal Values & National Realities: Exploring UDHR In The Indian
Context” (ISBN:9788195349999)
3. Shreya. (2024). Navigating the Gap: Protecting Human Rights in the Era of
Environmental Migration. Global Trends In Governance And Policy Paradigms.
http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-
85193073814&partnerID=MN8TOARS
4. Shreya. (2024). Exploring the Legal Persona: Navigating the Identity of Generative
AI in the Legal Sphere. Artificial Intelligence and Law (ISBN: 9781685765262)
5. Shreya (2024). Navigating AI Liability in Criminal Law: Challenges and Prospective
Solutions for Autonomous Actions. Renewable Energy and the Economic Welfare of
Society. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-7580-8.ch014
6. Shreya. (2025). Predictive Justice in Criminal Proceedings: The Role of AI
Jurimetrics. Exploration of AI in Contemporary Legal Systems.
https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-7205-0.ch011
7. Shreya. (2025). Dissent, Democracy, and The UAPA: The gradual erosion of
fundamental rights at 75 Years of the Indian Constitution. Law in the changing
Society. (ISBN – 978-81-953499-7-5)

Anwesh Panigrahi

Position– Full time research scholar (Continuing course work)
Educational Qualification–
o B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at School of Law, KIIT-DU
o LL.M. (Criminal and Security Law Hons.) at School of Law, KIIT-DU

Areas of intrest – Criminal Law, Penology, Correctional Administration, Artificial
Intelligence, Human Rights and Civil Law.
Email: [email protected]
ORCiD: 0009-0002-7333-4469
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anwesh-panigrahi-a6b2911b9/
Recent Publications :
1.⁠ ⁠ Panigrahi, A. (2025). The Supreme Court’s Appellate Role: A Comparative Analysis
Of India And The United States Of America. The Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research.
ISSN: 2582-8878
Prior experience :
Before enrolling into PhD, was a legal pratitioner with 6 years of practice experience and
areas of practice included Civil litigation, Criminal litigation, Negotiable Instruments Act,
Hindu Personal Laws, Probate Law, Consumer Law, Environmental Laws, Agreement
Drafting, MSME Law and Arbitration, having represented several reputed clients across
various forums in Odisha and other states.

Sonam Chand

Position– Full time research scholar (Continuing course work)
Educational Qualification–
o B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
o LL.M. (Business Law)

Areas of interest- Family Law, Property Law, International Law, Environmental
Law, Human Rights Law and Labour Laws
Email: [email protected]
ORCID: 0009-0006-8332-5194
Linkedine Profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonam-chand-57b8b71bb/
Recent Publications –
1. Chand, S. (2023). Changing dimension of labour law and socio-economic issues of female
workers in Gender equality, social justice and role of civil society. Atomic Owl Digital Media
Private Limited (OPC). ISBN 978-81-953499-4-4.
2. Chand, S. (2024). Changing dimensions of labour law and its impact on unorganised
workers. Law in 21st century: Navigating complexity and challenges. ISBN 978-9-36128-
004-7.
3. Chand, S. (2024). Odisha Judicial Service Examination solved paper (Law of Property).
The Legal Miscellany Publications. ISBN 978-81-953604-9-9.

V V S S PRAVEENA

Position– Full-time Research Scholar(Continuing cours work)
Educational Qualification–

  • BB.A.LL.B.(Hons.) from University law college, Utkal University, Odisha
  • LL.M.(GENERAL) National law University, Odisha.

SUBHADRA HANSDA

Position– Full-time Research Scholar (JRF Scholar) (Continuing coursework)
Educational Qualification–

  • B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) from Madhusudan Law College, Utkal University, Odisha
  • LL.M.(IP LAW) from Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur.

  • AREA OF INTEREST: Intellectual Property Rights, International law, environmental law, Criminal Law, children and women rights.
  • Email: [email protected]
  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/subhadra-hansda-425a46248
  • ORCiD:0009-0002-4374-5101 
  • Prior to her enrolment into the PhD Program, she served as a Lecturer in Law in the University Law College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha for 1 year. 

JYOTIRMAYA PAL

Position– Full-time Research Scholar ( JRF Scholar )(Continuing coursework)
Educational Qualification–

  • B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) SOA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF LAW
  • LL.M. (Business and Corporate Law) UTKAL UNIVERSITY

  • Area of Interest – Commercial law ( Contract law, SOGA, Partnership Act, Company Law), Constitutional Law, International Law, Family Law, IPR, Environmental Law, Law of Torts.
  • Email ID [email protected]
  • ORCiD-0009-0008-3978-7943
  • LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyotirmaya-pal-17947b211.
  • Research Publications 
  • Editor and author in Vidya Kutir Publications, Role of judiciary on Disaster Management in India. ( ISBN:978-93-92403-65-1)
  • The doctrine of separation of power a closer look into theory vs practice in India in Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research (ISSN-2582-8878, Volume VII Issue III).
  • Assessing India’s Readiness for Public Health Emergencies: Governance, Policy, and Executive Powers in International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research.(E-ISSN: 2582-2160 Volume VII Issue VI ).

JYOTIRMAYA PAL

Position– Full-time Research Scholar ( JRF Scholar )(Continuing coursework)
Educational Qualification–

  • B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) SOA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF LAW
  • LL.M. (Business and Corporate Law) UTKAL UNIVERSITY

  • Area of Interest – Commercial law ( Contract law, SOGA, Partnership Act, Company Law), Constitutional Law, International Law, Family Law, IPR, Environmental Law, Law of Torts.
  • Email ID [email protected]
  • ORCiD-0009-0008-3978-7943
  • LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyotirmaya-pal-17947b211.
  • Research Publications 
  • Editor and author in Vidya Kutir Publications, Role of judiciary on Disaster Management in India. ( ISBN:978-93-92403-65-1)
  • The doctrine of separation of power a closer look into theory vs practice in India in Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research (ISSN-2582-8878, Volume VII Issue III).
  • Assessing India’s Readiness for Public Health Emergencies: Governance, Policy, and Executive Powers in International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research.(E-ISSN: 2582-2160 Volume VII Issue VI ).

OMKAR MAHAPATRA

Position– Full-time Research Scholar (Continuing Coursework)
Educational Qualification–

  • B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) from Xavier Law School, XIM University, Odisha.

  • LL.M.(IPR), KIIT School of Law, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

NAME- IPSITA DAS

Position– Full-time Research Scholar (Continuing Coursework)
Educational Qualification–

  • BBA.LL.B(Hons.) from SOA National Institute of Law, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Odisha.

  • LL.M(Constitutional and Administrative Law ), KIIT School of Law, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

PRAGNYASA SWAIN

Position– Full-time Research Scholar (Continuing Coursework)
Educational Qualification–

  • B.A LLB (Hons.) in Criminal Law from School of Law, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

  • LLM with specialization in Criminal Law from School of Law, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha