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Research and Development Cell
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About the R&D Cell

Research and innovation are the pillars of quality education. The National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes that quality education builds on quality research in higher education institutes. Bhadrak Autonomous College, under Fakir Mohan University, aims to channelize the research and innovation potential of its faculty and students by establishing multidisciplinary development centres.

The R&D Cell of the college facilitates and encourages a culture of research among teachers and students. It aims to develop and strengthen the research environment in departments, aligning with India's educational policies. The R&D Cell fosters an environment for productive research, industrial and institutional collaborations, and mobilizing resources and grants. It organizes capacity-building programs, theme-based workshops, and internships to motivate students, scholars, and faculty to engage in ideation and innovative research.

Functions of the R&D Cell

The R&D Cell ensures the creation and dissemination of knowledge, innovation, and technology development to address societal and industrial needs through:

Composition of R&D Cell

Si. No Member Department Contact No.
1 Dr. Ramesh Chandra Das Commerce +91-9002883115
2 Dr. Subrat Kumar Barik Chemistry +91-735980553
3 Dr. Pradip Kumar Pradhan Commerce +91-9437604250
4 Dr. Santosh Kumar Nanda Chemistry +91-9769575411
5 Dr. Swapna Sarita Mohapatra Chemistry +91-7978617011
6 Dr. Naresh Rout History +91-9337439393
7 Dr. Narayan Prasad Behera TE +91-9337129470
8 Dr. Parbati Sahoo Mathematics +91-9348787655
9 Dr. Asima Tripathy Zoology +91-

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Ongoing and Completed Projects

SL No. Faculty Name Title Agency Sanction Date Amount Status
1 Dr. Ramesh Chandra Das
Asst. Professor of Commerce
Financial Inclusion and Socioeconomic Development: A Study on Rural Households of Bhadrak District (OURII-2021-22) Odisha State Higher Education Council Government of Odisha, Higher Education Department 31.03.2022 ₹4,22,000 Completed
2 Dr. Pradip Kumar Pradhan
Asst. Professor of Commerce
Value Chain Financing to Agriculture with Special Reference to the Finger Millet and Cotton Farming in Odisha (MRIP-2023) Odisha State Higher Education Council Government of Odisha, Higher Education Department 19.01.2024 ₹5,34,000 Continuing
3 Dr. Subrat Kumar Barik
Asst. Professor of Chemistry
Development of Atomically Precise Cu(0) and Cu(I)-Polyhedroid Nanoclusters for their Utilizations in Catalysis and CO2 Reduction (MRIP-2023) Odisha State Higher Education Council Government of Odisha, Higher Education Department 19.01.2024 ₹9,70,000 Continuing