Academic Qualifications: 

• Three times Qualified UGC NET and ICAR NET/ASRB NET in Home Science in December 2019.
• Completed Master in Science in “Food and Nutrition” from College of Community Science, OUAT in 2019.
• Completed Bachelor of Science in Home Science from College of Home Science, OUAT in 2017.

• Completed 1-year PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application) in 2014.

Broad Current Research Interest: 

• Nutritional Status Assessment of Malnutrition (Below Five-year Children)
• Role/Importance of Functional Foods in Human Health
• Post Harvest Processing and Value Addition of Foods

Fellowships/Grants/Selections:

• I have received e-Medhabruti (CAFAS) scholarship during my Graduation period for 2 years (2013-15) by Higher Education Dept, Govt. of Odisha.
• I have received OUAT Merit Scholarship during my Graduation period(2013-17) by OUAT.
• I have received OUAT Merit Scholarship during my Post Graduation period (2017-19) by OUAT.

Research project grants: 

Research Project Title:  “RKVY Nutri-smart Project for combating malnutrition in 7 tribal districts (Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Gajapati and Nuapada) of Odisha”.

Duration: – 2017 to 2020

Funding Agency: – RKVY

Year of Grant- 2017

Publications: 

• Misra R, Jena D, Nanda S and Devadarshini C. 2020. Nutritional status of pregnant and lactating women of Rayagada district. International Journal of Advanced Research and Development, 5(2): 09-11.
• Misra R, Jena D and Nanda S. 2020. Social taboos and superstitions in food consumption during pre- and post-natal period of tribal women in Rayagada district. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 9(7): 514-517.
• Misra R, Jena D, Nanda S and Devadarshini C. 2021. A Cross- Sectional Study on Food Consumption Pattern of Tribal Women of Rayagada District. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research, 10(2): 08-11.

Popular Articles: 

Misra,R, Dakua, A (2021)   Prevalence of Malnutrition and Associated factors among Under Five Children in India and World. Vigyan Varta, An International E- Magazine for Science Enthusiasts,Volume. 2, no. 8, pp. 01-03.

Participation in symposia/conferences/workshops: 

• Attended a National seminar on “Science for Society “on 20^th Odisha Bigyan “O” Paribesh Congress for 2 days (17^th to 18^th Nov 2018) in NISER Campus, Jatni, and Khordha.
• Participated in “Obesity Conclave 2018” on 14^th October 2018 organized by Charm, an ISO 9000-2015 Certified Wellness Clinic.
• Attended in the Webinar on “Mushroom Farming: An aid to Farm Economics” organized by Centre for Agriculture Production (CAP), Centurian University of Technology and Management (CUTM), Odisha in collaboration with APICOL, Odisha on 18^th May 2021.
• Attended a webinar organized by FOS (Faculty of Science, Sri Sri University) in association with the Science Club on the occasion of World Hepatitis Day on 28^th July 2021.
• Attended a webinar on “Environment Friendly Healthcare Facilities- Past, Present and Future” jointly organized by ASSOCHAM GEM Green Building Council (UP Chapter) in collaboration with Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha on 30^th July 2021.
• Attended in a National webinar on “Recent Advances in Production Technology and Value Addition of Coconut” organized by All India Coordinated Research Project (Palm), Regional Horticultural Research Station (RHRS), ASPEE College of Horticulture and Forestry and Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat on 9^th August 2021.
• Attended in an International Webinar on “Nutritional Considerations for Women using Life-cycle Approach” organized by the Dept. of Foods and Nutrition, College of Home Science GBPUA&T, Pant Nagar, Uttarakhand, in association with the National Commission for Women (NCW), GOI, New Delhi on 28^th September 2021.
• Participated in a National Conference (OBECON-2021) and gave Oral Presentation on the topic of “Association between the Prevalence of Obesity and other Lifestyle Diseases” organized by SSNEH, Patna, Bihar, India on 11^th December 2021.
• Attended a National Webinar on “Cropping system approaches in climate change scenario of India” organized by Faculty of Agriculture, Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha in collaboration with Farmer’s Club on 12^th February 2022.
• Attended in National Webinar on “Techno Economic Aspects of Mushroom” organized by Dept. of FND, FOAG on 12^th April, 2022. (Online)
• Attended in National Webinar on “My Healthy Food Plate” organized by Dept. of FND, FOAG on 1^st September 2022. (Online).
• Attended National Webinar on “Micro Nutrient Fortification” organized by PFNDAI (Protein Foods and Nutrition Development Association of India) on 25^th January 2023. (Online).
• Attended a webinar on “Nutritious Grains for Health and Wellness” organized by PFNDAI (Protein Foods and Nutrition Development Association of India) on 18^th March 2023. (Online).
• Attended National Seminar on “Livelihood Improvement of Tribals Through Sustainable Agriculture” organized by School of Agriculture, GIET University, Gunupur, Rayagada, Odisha on 24^th and 25^th March 2023. (Online).
• Attended an online webinar on “Digestive Health” organized by PFNDAI (Protein Foods and Nutrition Development Association of India) on 29^th May 2023.

Training /Workshop/ Conference/ Guest lecture/FDP:

• Completed in plant training programme in M.S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Jeypore, Koraput, Odisha for 51 days (9^th Feb-31^st March, 2017) during my Graduation period.
• Attended a winter nature camp in Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhubaneswar, Odisha for 2 days (20-21^st Dec, 2017).
• Attended a skill development training programme on Coconut based convenience foods held from 4^th to 7^th Dec 2017 jointly organized by Coconut Development Board, State Centre, Odisha and College of Community Science, OUAT, Bhubaneswar.
• Participated in a 3 Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Leadership and Spirituality in Disaster Risk Management” jointly organized by Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha and National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) from 2th to 4^th August 2021.
• Participated in a 2 Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Natural Resource Management for Sustainable Agriculture” organized by Faculty of Agriculture, Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha from 19^th to 20^th October 2021.
• Participated in 1 Day Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Roof Top Farming” organized by Faculty of Agriculture, Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha on 30^th December 2021.
• Attended a guest lecture on World Pulses Day organized by Faculty of Agriculture, Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha in collaboration with Farmer’s Club on 10^th February 2022.
• Attended 1 short course on Entrepreneurship Development in Food Processing Programme organized by Department of Technology Dissemination (DTD), National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), (an Institute of National Importance; formerly Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology – IIFPT), Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India from 14^th to 16^th December 2022. (Online Mode).
• Attended National Seminar on “Livelihood Improvement of Tribals Through Sustainable Agriculture” organized by School of Agriculture, GIET University, Gunupur, Rayagada, Odisha on 24^th and 25^th March 2023. (Online).
• Attended Two days Faculty training programme on “Teaching Taxonomies and Student-centered teaching practices” organized by the Faculty Development Centre, G.B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar from 30^th March-31^st March 2023.
• Participated in a National Conference (OBECON-2021) and gave Oral Presentation on the topic of “Association between the Prevalence of Obesity and other Lifestyle Diseases” organized by SSNEH, Patna, Bihar, India on 11^th December 2021.
• Participated as a poster presenter on the topic of “dietary supplements, nutraceuticals and functional foods” in International conference on “Multidisciplinary approach for healthy and sustainable foods” organized by Amity institutes of food technology, amity university Uttar Pradesh, Noida during 13-14th April 2023.

Abstracts and Presentations in National and International conferences/Symposium/Workshops:

• Oral Presentation on the topic of “Association between Prevalence of Obesity and other Lifestyle Diseases” in the National Conference on Obesity (OBECON 2021) on the Theme of “Sustainable Lifestyle for Sustainable Development” in Patna, Bihar on 11^th December 2021.

• Poster Presentation on the topic of “Dietary supplements, nutraceuticals and functional foods” in International Conference on “Multidisciplinary approach for healthy and sustainable foods” organized by Amity institutes of food technology, amity university Uttar Pradesh, Noida during 13-14th April 2023.