Prof. (Dr.) Francesco Vigliarolo
Professor, Catholic University, La Plata UNESCO
Chair "Economic Systems and Human Rights" National University, La Plata
Associate Researcher CESOT (Center for the Study of Sociology of Work), University of Buenos Aires.

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Dr. Francesco did his Ph.D in Social Sciences, specializing in economic sociology, ethical finance, and social economics. He is a full-time Professor of Regional Economy at the Catholic University of La Plata. Additionally, he also serve as the Director of the UNESCO Chair in "Economic Systems and Human Rights" at the National University of La Plata. He is also an Associate Researcher at the CESOT (Center for the Study of Sociology of Work) at the University of Buenos Aires. His primary focus lies in local development processes, particularly the construction of territorial identities that involve asserting rights (ontological reason) through associative forms of production and ethical finance tools. Throughout his career, he had published numerous books and scientific articles delving into concepts such as "Ethical social capital,""Economic socialization and democratization," "The principles of economic phenomenology," "Ontological reason of economy and demand for rights of economy," and "Meso-economic approach."

Prof. (Dr.) Srikanta Patnaik
Director, I.I.M.T., Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

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Prof. Srikanta Patnaik is Director of I.I.M.T., Bhubaneswar, India. He has received his Ph. D. (Engineering) on Computational Intelligence from Jadavpur University, India in 1999. He has supervised more than 30 Ph. D. Theses and 100 Master theses in the area of Computational Intelligence, Machine Learning, Soft Computing Applications and Re-Engineering. Dr. Patnaik has published around 100 research papers in international journals and conference proceedings. He is author of 2 text books and 55 edited volumes and few invited book chapters, published by leading international publisher like IEEE, Elsevier, Springer-Verlag, Kluwer Academic, etc.. Dr. SrikantaPatnaik is the Editors-in-Chief of International Journal of Information and Communication Technology and International Journal of Computational Vision and Robotics published from Inderscience Publishing House, England and, Editor of Journal of Information and Communication Convegence Engineering and Associate Editor of Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems (JIFS), which are all Scopus Index journals. He is also Editors-in-Chief of Book Series on “Modeling and Optimization in Science and Technology” published from Springer, Germany and Advances in Computer and Electrical Engineering (ACEE) and Advances in Medical Technologies and Clinical Practice (AMTCP), published by IGI Global, USA. He is a member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) and Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). He is also Fellow of IETE, Life Member of ISTE, and CSI. Dr. Patnaik has visited more than 20 countries across the globe and visiting professors to some of the universities.

Prof. Sushanta Kumar Nayak
Department of Economics, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar,
Arunachal Pradesh, INDIA

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Professor Sushanta Kumar Nayak, currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Economics at Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, with a distinguished career spanning over 30 years. His educational qualifications include MA, MPhil, and PhD degrees. Prof. Nayak's academic has published more than 50 journal papers and edited books, displaying expertise acknowledged by the Government of India and other reputable entities. His involvement in guiding Ph.D. candidates is substantial, having successfully awarded six doctorates and mentoring five others in progress. He has also served as the Head of the Department of Economics and also served as Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Rajiv Gandhi University.
Prof. Nayak's involvement in pivotal projects, such as studies commissioned by the Finance Commission of India and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, underscores his contribution to state finance studies and policy development. Prof. Nayak's scholarly contributions extend to his involvement in preparing reports for the Planning Commission, Government of India, including chapters on state finance, economic institutions, and education in Arunachal Pradesh. His commitment to academia, coupled with a robust administrative track record, reflects a dedication to advancing economic research, policy formulation, and academic excellence.

Dr. Sharada Prasad Sahoo
Assistant Professor
Department of Economics & Management
Berhampur University, Odisha, India

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Dr. Sharada Prasad Sahoo currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration, Berhampur University and has 12 years of active experience in Management education and research. As an educator, Dr Sahoo bridges the gap among industry and academics through his innovative pedagogical approaches. Dr Sahoo has received his MBA and Ph.D. in Management (Human Capital and Corporate Performance) from Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Balasore, Odisha. He has published several articles in indexed journals and is also a Project Director in an ICSSR Funded project under IMPRESS scheme. Apart from research and teaching, he keeps interest in literary activities and organizing academic events such as seminars and conferences. During his tenure at Interscience Research Network (IRNet), Dr. Sahoo has contributed significantly in promoting the research culture of the institute. He is a recipient of Chancellor’s Cup for Panel Discussion, Vice Chancellor’s Cup for oration and Seva He Seva Gold Medal Award for his outstanding elocution performance at Fakir Mohan University. His research interest includes Human Capital Management, Corporate Diversity Management, Mapping Behavioral Dimensions in Complex Organizations and Globalizing Indian Thoughts.

Dr Chitta Ranjan Mishra
Joint Managing Trustee
[Eminent Scientist & Popular Science Writer]

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Dr. Chitta Ranjan Mishra is an Eminent Chemical Scientist & Technologist, Columnist, Television Anchor & Resource Person, Author, Orator and National Science Communicator of repute. He was Heading NALCO's Research & Development Division and has significant contribution to Science and Technology and Popularization of Science. He has contributed more than 1000 Popular Science Articles in various leading Odia News Papers and Magazines over the last 30 years. He has published more than 150 Research Papers in various National and International Journals. He has 12 National and International Patents to his credit besides 300 plus Science and Technology videos in You Tube. He is a Popular Face in Odisha especially in the field of Science and Technology and Popularization of Science. He is a Member and Fellow in a host of Professional Bodies both in in the country and abroad. He has visited many countries of world for Higher studies and Scientific and Technological Research. He is a D.Sc from USA and D.litt from UK. He is a National Science and Technology Awardee and National Science Communication Awardee too. He has received more than 100 National, International and State Level Awards for his outstanding contributions to Science and Technology and Popularization of Science.

Prof. Arturo Hermann
Senior Researcher (Primo Ricercatore)
Italian National Statistics Institute (Istat)

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Prof. Arturo Hermann has an impressive academic background, starting with a full marks "Laurea" in Economics from the University of Naples in 1986. He continued his education with a Master's in Economics and Administration from the II University of Rome "Tor Vergata" and a Master of Arts (MA) in International Business and Economic Development from the University of Reading in the UK.
His academic pursuits also led him to the University of Cambridge in 1992/1993 as a visiting researcher, where he studied the role of policies and institutions in promoting economic development and technological competence in underdeveloped areas.
Currently, he is a senior researcher (primo ricercatore) at the Italian National Statistics Institute (Istat), Prof. Hermann's primary research interests encompass Sustainable and Equitable Development, Institutional and Keynesian Economics, and Political Economy. He has authored eight books (including two edited volumes), contributed over ten book chapters with reputable publishers, and published more than 40 articles in scholarly journals. His work often integrates economics with psychology and psychoanalysis.
Prof. Hermann holds significant academic appointments He serves as a lecturer at the UNESCO Chair in Economic Systems and Human Rights at the National University of La Plata. He acts as the scientific director of the Journal "Il Pensiero Economico Moderno.“ He is a member of the Advisory Board for the International Journal of Pluralism and Economics Education and serves on the Editorial Boards of several journals, including the International Journal of Green Economics, The Review of Economics and Economic Methodology, Studi Economici e Sociali, and Nuova Economia e Storia. His current research involves sustainable economics issues related to the UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, focusing on policies that can accelerate its implementation. Prof. Hermann's multifaceted expertise in economics, alongside his interdisciplinary approach, highlights his significant contributions to the field of economics and related areas.

Prof. (Dr.) Kamala Prasad Mahapatra
Professor & Head
Faculty of Arts Communication and Indic Studies
Sri Sri University, Cuttack

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Prof. Dr. Kamala Prasad Mahapatra is an esteemed academic and a prominent figure in the field of literature and education. As the Professor and Head of the Faculty of Arts Communication and Indic Studies at Sri Sri University, Cuttack, his extensive educational background, comprising an MA and a PhD, is complemented by a wealth of experience spanning 32 years in both teaching and research at the postgraduate and undergraduate levels. Additionally, Dr. Mahapatra is a prolific author, with 22 books to his name, covering various literary genres in both Odia and English, and a substantial list of research articles. His leadership skills are evident through his long-standing involvement in academic and student associations, and he has received numerous awards and recognitions for his contributions to literature and education, making him a significant asset to Sri Sri University. Prof. Dr. Kamala Prasad Mahapatra has an extensive and diverse background, combining academic excellence with leadership, creativity, and a commitment to social service. His contributions to literature and education, as well as his involvement in various organizations and societies, reflect a rich and varied career.

Prof. Dhananjaya Sarangi
Interscience Institute of Management and Technology (IIMT),Bhubaneswar, India

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Dhananjaya Sarangi is a Professor of Computer Science and Applications of Interscience Institute of Management and Technology (IIMT), Bhubaneswar, Odisha since April 2019 .He received his MCA degree from NIT, Rourkela in 1989. He is having 30 years of rich experience as Head of IT invariousreputedMNCs both in India & abroad. Professor Sarangi was Head of IT of Hindalco Industries, a Aditya Birla Group company located at Hirakud, Odisha for both its Smelter & Power plant and then relocated to Malaysia as Head of IT for its Palm Oil Edible Oil and Oleo Chemical division. Subsequently professor Sarangi moved to Singapore as Head of Business Information System of Palm Oil Business of RGE Pte Ltd Singapore. Professor Sarangi has vast experience mainly focused on IT Strategy, IT Project Management, IT Planning & Governance, IT Infrastructure Management, Business Transformation, Change Management, People Management, IT Policy & Security, Vendor Management, ERP implementation etc. He has undergone various training& seminars from reputed institute like NTU-Singapore, IIM-Kolkata, NITIE-Mumbai, Human Synergistic International- Bangalore,NityoInfotech-Singapore.Currently Professor Sarangi is continuing his PhD from Birla Global University (BGU), Bhubaneswar, and Odisha. Professor Sarangi has travelled various countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam & Australia.

Sri Suresh Sarangi
Retired Banker & Columnist

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Suresh Chandra Sarangi, after completing his post graduation in political science from Utkal University, joined as an Assistant Professor in SCS college Puri. After two years of teaching, he pursued a career in Banking and retired as General Manager of Bank of India. He is a writer, an orator and a columnist, contributing to four English dailies. He is a member of the National Stock Exchange's Grevances Redressal Mechanism of Odisha chapter, and has remained Chairman of Interview Committee of Indian Banking personnel service, for recruitment of Bank officer, so many times, in recent past. He is an avid reader and spends his time in delivering speeches and writing.

Prof. Dr. Pramod Kumar Prusty
Dean Academics,
I.I.M.T, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

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Prof. Pramod Kumar Prusty is the Dean Academics of IIMT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. He has received his Ph.D degree from Utkal University, Vani Vihar on Accounting and Finance based topic. He has supervised five Ph.D Scholars. He is the Author of 35 Research Articles and 3 Test Books i.e., Management Accounting, Cost Accounting and also Advanced Cost and Management Accounting which are useful for CA , CMA and MBA Students. He has supervised more than 300 Projects in different Disciplines. Prof. Prusty has Chaired as Key Note Speaker in many Conferences within the Country. During his Professional Career Prof. Prusty has performed his job as a successful Academician and Administrator around 40 years in different Govt., Govt Autonomous Colleges including Ravenshaw and also in different reputed Educational Institutions as Prof.and Dean of Commerce.

Prof. (Dr.) Jagamohan Pattanayak
Dean (Administration & Student Welfare)
IIMT, Bhubaneswar.

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Prof Dr Jagamohan Pattanayak is a prolific writer, poet and accomplished researcher. He has 8 research publications in National & State journals. He has been awarded PhD degree in participation and status change in development process, a study of tribal’s in koraput district, odisha. He was the research fellow of Tribal development Department, Ministry of welfare Govt of India. He is an illustrator in both Academics and Administration. With an exceptionally mentoring career leading to nearly four decades, he has held an administrative position as principal in Sri Jagannath Degree College, kaipadar khurda. Prof Pattanayak was conferred with prestigious award as best NSS programme officer, odisha for his selfless service to the society. Prof Pattanayak conferred with Law degree founded an institution to provide free legal service to the stranded people to establish their view. He has planted Twelve Thousands saplings over 7 acres of lands. He has attended 12 National Integration camps across India, he is being acclaimed by distinguished honour in social service being a counselor of IGNOW Odisha State Open University, he has been with students for continuous Learning.