Academic Governance

Expertise that keeps
learning relevant.

The Board of Studies brings together biotechnology faculty, life-science academicians, research leaders, industry professionals, alumni and student representation to support curriculum quality and the continued development of biotechnology education.

Published Board Composition
19 Published members including the Chairman
11 School & Community Members
7 External Members
Purpose of the Board

Academic decisions shaped by
multiple perspectives.

A strong biotechnology curriculum benefits from the combined perspective of experienced faculty, leading life-science institutions, research organisations, diagnostics and biopharma industry leaders, alumni and students.

01

Curriculum Direction

Supporting the review and development of programmes, course structures and learning pathways.

02

Academic Quality

Bringing disciplinary experience and research insight into academic planning and standards.

03

Industry Relevance

Connecting classroom learning with advances in biotechnology, molecular medicine, diagnostics, biopharma, regulatory practice and emerging life-science needs.

04

Broader Perspective

Including viewpoints from internal faculty, external academicians, industry leaders and alumni.

Chairperson

Prof. Srinivas Patnaik

Director & Professor, School of Biotechnology · Chairman

The Chairman leads the published Board composition, supported by School faculty and representatives from leading universities, cancer research, diagnostics, biopharma, clinical technology, alumni and the student community.

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Board Composition

Internal and external
academic expertise.

Member names, roles and institutional affiliations are based on the School of Biotechnology’s published Board of Studies page.
01 SM

Prof. Sanjib Moulick

Professor, School of Civil Engineering, KIIT University

Internal Member
02 MS

Prof. Mrutyunjay Suar

Professor, SBT, DG R&D, KIIT-DU

Internal Member
03 GK

Prof. Gopal c. Kundu

Professor, SBT, Director R&D, KIIT-DU

Internal Member
04 TA

Prof. Tapan K. Adhya

Professor, SBT, KIIT-DU

Internal Member
05 KJ

Prof. Kshirod Kumar Jena

Professor, SBT, KIIT-DU

Internal Member
06 CK

Prof. Chanakya Nath Kundu

Professor, SBT, KIIT-DU

Internal Member
07 SE

Dr. Selvakumar Elangovan

Associate Professor, SBT, KIIT-DU

Internal Member
08 ST

Dr. Suraj K. Tripathy

Associate Professor, SBT, KIIT-DU

Internal Member
09 SR

Dr. Samuel Rout

Associate Manager, Technology Transfer Office (TTO), KIIT-TBI, Campus 11, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Alumni
10 SP

Mr. Sohom Pal

Current Student, 8th Semester, B.Tech M.Tech in Biotechnology

Student
11 VR

Prof. Vishakha Raina

Professor, SBT, KIIT-DU

Convener
Balanced Participation

A curriculum informed by
academia and practice.

The published Board combines School leadership and faculty with external expertise from molecular medicine, life sciences, cancer research, human genetics, diagnostics, biopharma, clinical technology, alumni and student representation.

01 Senior academic leadership Professors and research leaders from KIIT School of Biotechnology and allied KIIT units.
02 External academic expertise Experts representing JNU, University of Hyderabad, Tata Memorial Centre and Banaras Hindu University.
03 Professional insight Leaders from diagnostics, biopharma regulatory affairs and AI-enabled clinical technology.
04 Alumni perspective Alumni and current-student voices connecting curriculum, innovation and learner experience.
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