Sucheta Priyabadini
Rama Devi Women's University, KIIT University, Monash University, Utkal University
About
Prof(Dr) Sucheta Priyabadini began her academic career in Social Science from Utkal University, Odisha, where she topped both Graduation and Post Graduation. She did her Ph.D from Utkal University on “Role of Mother in Educational Achievement and Social Development of Children”. She subsequently completed her D.Litt. on “Social Mapping of Women Students in Engineering: A case study of Bhubaneswar,” from KIIT. Her academic pursuit later took her to Australia in the year 2010 for undertaking Post Doctoral Research on “Bilateral linkages between Australia and India,” from the perspective of Indian women professionals, based in Australia, under Endeavour Research Award at Monash University, Melbourne. Her subsequent works focused mostly on issues relating to Gender and Women Studies. She has several publications to her credit in National and International Journals, books, besides presenting research papers at various Universities and Institutions. In 2010, she presented a paper on “Feminine Power, Spirituality and Human wellbeing” at 63rd Annual UN DPI/NGO Conference at Melbourne, Australia. She has also written columns in leading newspapers besides contributing to text books. She has guided three Ph.D scholars and four M.Phil dissertations and presented more than 100 research articles in the national and international journals, conferences, seminars and webinars. Her recent publication include “Women Influencers of Odisha,” a book launched in 2022, chronicling success stories of Odia women across diverse domains, engaged in India’s freedom struggle to the present. She completed a research project on “India Korea: Royal Link-A study on cross cultural relationship,” at Busan, South Korea in May 2019.
Besides a significant academic career in teaching, research, training etc., her interest in music and Fine arts, have got her several awards at State and National level. She was appointed the Australia Award Ambassador by the Australian Government for the year 2015.In December 2020, she joined as a member of the Board of Directors in AusInd Bridge Foundation, Melbourne, Australia and Director of SACLG for the India office. Her recent awards include, Chausathi Yogini Award for Art -2020, Nishtha Women Achievers Award for Education and Research-2021, Aarya Award for Education 2021, and The Piktale Influencer's Award 2021", awarded to top 100 Global Influencers. She received the “Lokanath Kala Samman,” award in 2022, for her contribution in the art space. In 2023,was awarded for excellence in the field of education by Global Yog Alliance,Delhi.
Backed by 30 years of experience in dealing with student affairs and academic administration, her latest engagement has been Director, Student Counseling, KIIT, Bhubaneswar, dealing with issues of mental health and wellness.
Presently she is working in Rama Devi Women's University, Bhubaneswar as Maa Rama Devi Chair Professor.
Dr Sucheta Priyabadini
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Employment
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Rama Devi Women's University Maa Rama Devi Chair Professor2023 - Present
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KIIT University Director Student Counseling2004 - 2023
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Utkal University Visiting Faculty1999 - 2004
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Stewart School Teacher1995 - 2003
Education
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Monash University Post Doctoral Research2010 - 2010
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Utkal University Ph.D.1997 - 2000
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Utkal University Post Graduation1983 - 1985
Projects & Funding
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Publications (5)
- Women influencers of Odisha Save
- Civil society organization in the elite corridors of Odisha: An empirical assessment Save
- Government-ngo-community partnership in slum health service: missing link Save
- The missing girl child: Trends and transformation Save
- Odisha and start-up entrepreneurs: An overview of business environment and growth opportunity Save