Dr. Susant Kumar Baral (b. 1964), MBA (Univ. of Poona), UGC NET (Mgt.), Ph. D. (Berhampur Univ.) is presently working as Professor & Head, PG Department of Business Administration and Dean, Management and Business Studies, Berhampur University. Prof. Baral is the Coordinator, Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA); Deputy Coordinator, Odisha Higher Education Programme for Excellence and Equity (OHEPEE- World Bank Funded Project); Member, Regulation Committee; Member, Academic Council, and Convener, Ethical Audit Committee, etc. The areas of specialization are Finance and General Management. After qualifying UGC NET on Management during 1989-90, he joined as Lecturer in the Department of Business Administration, Berhampur University in 1991. After being awarded Doctoral Fellowship by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi on salary protection and lien, he completed his doctoral research from Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar during 1996-98 and was awarded Ph. D in Business Administration from Berhampur University in 2001. The first paper of his doctoral research has been adjudged as Best Paper (Primary Capital Market) by UTI Institute of Capital Market, Navy Mumbai in 1997 (cash award of Rs 10000). He has been short-listed for Fulbright Post Doctoral Research Fellowship by the US Educational Foundation in India for the period 2002-03. (One among three candidates short-listed among all B-Schools in India). He has been invited as the only scholar delegate from India to participate in the Seventh Annual Conf. on "Evolving Structures in Securities Markets" for CEOs of stock markets and regulators by the Georgetown University, Washington DC and the NASDAQ International during 20-21 September 2001 (all expenses borne by the Organizers). He has presented research paper entitled "Anomalies in IPO Market" in the 2000 FMA European Conference at Edinburgh during 24-26 May 2000 organised by Financial Management Association International (FMA), Florida, USA, London School of Business and University of Edinburgh, Scotland. He has presented research paper entitled "Primary Market Crisis in India: Lesson for Emerging Markets" in the 1999 Eleventh PACAP/FMA Finance & Banking Conf. at Singapore during 8-10 July 1999 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Financial Management. Association International (FMA), Florida, USA. He has presented research papers in international and national conferences/ seminars inside India. He has participated in many FDPs, Workshops, and other training programmes. He has 29 years of teaching and research experience. He has published many research papers in international and national journals and authored books. He has guided research scholars. He has developed MBA CBCS Curriculum 2020 and Pre-Ph. D Course Work 2020, etc.
Has served various Academic and Administrative responsibilities as Head, Department of Business Administration (2013-15); Member, Academic Council, Regulation Committee, Senate, DRC, DRDC; Superintendent, PG Hostels; Superintendent, Examinations; etc. Organised International Seminar and Alumni Meet (2015), International Lecture Series (2015), etc. He is a life member of Association of Indian Management Schools,All India Commerce Association, All India Accounting Association, Orissa Commerce Association.

Dr.Sunil Kumar Pradhan (b.1975) MBA, MFT, Ph.D, UGC NET (Management), is a distinguished scholar in the field of Marketing & International Business. He has been conferred with his Ph.D degree by Berhampur University in 2009. A commitment to excellence in teaching is the hallmark of his life. His superior academic credentials have put him in a status as exemplary and a role model in management .He has published 25 research papers in different journals and magazines of National and International repute. His extraordinary methodology and ability to teach is well accredited. He has innate curiosity and his passion for management and industry is unique in style. His experience in this vast field is unparallel. He has engaged number of students in cutting edge research. He has participated and presented 30 papers in various National and International conferences, seminars, symposia and workshops. His area of interest on research covers Advertising Management, Brand Management, Sales & Distribution Management, Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Research. Under his able guidance, 3 Ph.D research scholars have been awarded. To his credit Dr.Pradhan has 20 years of teaching experience, 3 years Industry experience along with research experience. At present Dr. Pradhan is working as Assistant Professor, Dept. of Business Administration, Berhampur University, Berhampur,Odisha.

Dr Suman Kalyan Chaudhury joined as Placement Officer in the Department of Business Administration, Berhampur University in 2011. He did his Ph. D from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar in 2002 and got his D.Litt. Degree in 2019 from F.M. University, Balasore. His areas of interest are Finance, Accounting and Entrepreneurship Development. He is an ardent researcher who has successfully guided scholars leading to award of 10 Ph. D thesis and 01 M. Phil thesis. He is also the author of 04 text books and edited 46 volumes published by reputed publishing houses. Added to this, he has published nearly 100 articles in various national and international journals of repute in academia. To his credit, he has a personification of 20 years of teaching experience, 10 years of research experience and industry experience of more than 3 years. He has participated and presented research papers in more than 80 international/national/regional conferences, seminars, Workshops etc. He has visited Nepal for presenting a paper at 3rd International Conference during 27th to 29th March 2015. Further, Dr. Chaudhary is a life Member of All India Commerce Association, All India Accounting Association and all Odisha Commerce Association. As a person, he is very much accessible by one and all and amicable with students and colleagues alike. He is a blessed combination of Teacher, Researcher, Friend, and Guide who has touched many lives in his own impeccable way.

Nihar Ranjan Misra, an M.B.A. from Berhampur University with First Class First position in 1990, joined the Faculty of Business Administration, Berhampur University as Lecturer in 1993.Did his Ph.D. in Business Administration from B.U. in Consumer Behaviour. His area of specialization is marketing and area of vested interest is H.R.D. and General Management. With more than 27 years of teaching, guiding and research experience, presently placed as Reader in the department of Business Administration, B.U. has published research articles in many National and International Journals. Guided Ph.D Scholars and more than 200 dissertations. Did his FDP on Business Economics and Decisions from ICFAI, Hyderabad in 1995 and FDP on Banking and Financial Services through ICICI Bank, Mumbai in 2007. Have completed UGC sponsored Orientation and Refresher Courses from IISW & BM, Kolkata, Pondicherry University and Annamalai University. Participated in many International and National Conferences, Seminars, Workshops and presented papers. Delivered Lectures as Keynote Speaker, Resource Person and Chief Speaker in Conferences, Management Institutions, SBI, Dept. of Posts and Public functions. Has served various academic and Administrative responsibilities viz. Head, Department of Business Administration(2015-17) Course Coordinator of Banking and lnsurance Management (2008-16), MBA(DE-Mode) (2015-17), Retail Management(2007), Chairman Board of Studies, Member: Academic Council, Regulation Committee, Senate, DRC, Cultural Coordinator, Superintendent, PG Hostels, Superintendent Examinations, Secretary-Sports Council, OIC-Press, Member of various Committees: Admission, Discipline, Research Publication, Residential Committee, Local Inquiry Committee, Foundation Day and Convocation of B.U., Editor of University Golden Jubilee Souvenir, Department Journal Strategy and Newsletter Innovision. Developed MBA CBCS curricula, Banking and Insurance curricula and regulation. Organised International Conference (2016) and Inter University Central Zone Youth Festival as Convener (2014) and Workshops on Entrepreneurship. An Examiner (External) for Ph.D. Evaluation of other University and for project viva-voce of Management Institutions. Dr. Misra is a life member of Orissa Commerce Association and a Past President of Rotary Club of Berhampur Silk City, R.I. Dist.3262.

Prof. Anil Kumar Sahu Joined as Reader in the Department of Business Administration, Berhampur University in 1999 and subsequently he promoted to Professor in the year 2007. He did his Ph.D from Berhampur University, Berhampur in 1993. His areas of interest is Human Resource Management and General Management. He has successfully produced 7 Ph.D and one D.Litt Scholar in the area of Management . He is the editor of 03 books and published in a reputed publisher. Added to this, he has published nearly 30 articles in various national and international journals of repute in academia. To his credit, he has poses 34 years P.G. teaching experience and 15 years of research experience from the beginning of his professional career. He has participated and presented papers in more than 25 different international and national/regional conferences/seminars/Workshops. He is a member of All Odisha Economic Association and all Odisha Commerce Association. As a person.

Dr.Satyanarayan Pathi is a Professor in Finance in the Department of Business Administration, Berhampur University, Odisha since1999. He received his M.Com and M.Phil, from Berhampur University, Odisha, and Ph.D in Commerce on Agricultural Credit, from Patna University, Bihar, India. Prior to joining in the Department of Business Administration, Berhampur University, he served at different colleges of Odisha as lecturer in Commerce. His research interests include Banking Services, On-line trading on stock & commodities, e-commerce, Management ethics & Spirituality, Six Sigma,TQM and various functional areas of Management. To his credit, he has about 30 research publications on different management topics in the journals of National and International repute along with 26 Research Scholars (22 Ph.D and 04 D.litt) in Business Administration and Six Books. He has published one Text Book "Modern Business Communication", for students of BBA and MBA students. He was the Head of the Department, Coordinator of the Department, Member of Board of Studies of Business Administration, Chairman Board of Studies, Member of Academic Council, Coordinator for Business Administration two years Distance Education Course, Superintendent of different PG. Hostels, Warden PG Hostels, Director DEC. Examiner for OPSC and other Universities, Selection Committee member of different universities and many more. Presently he is the Member Syndicate of Berhampur University. He is a member of various Professional bodies such as All India Commerce Association, All Odisha Commerce Association.