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Dr. Gyana Ranjana Panigrahi

Also known as: Dr. Gyana

Sri Sri University, Symbiosis International University, Sambalpur University

ORCID iD 0000-0003-2173-2545
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Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) | Faculty Lead – Robotics & Automation, Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics

Faculty of Engineering & Technology (FET), Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha

Serving as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) and Faculty Lead with 17+ years of cumulative experience across teaching, advanced research, academic leadership, and industry collaboration.

Lead academic and research initiatives in Robotics & Automation and Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, aligning programs with AI-driven security, Industry 4.0, and emerging technologies. Design and deliver UG, PG, and research-oriented courses in cybersecurity, digital forensics, secure networks, cloud security, SIEM, VAPT, and cyber-resilient infrastructures.

Actively drive curriculum innovation, outcome-based education (OBE), and certification-aligned, employability-focused programs. Play a key role in establishing and strengthening Centers of Excellence (CoEs) through industry and institutional collaborations.

Engaged in high-impact research, with publications in reputed journals and IEEE conferences. Serve as a reviewer and editorial board member for international journals. Mentor Ph.D., postgraduate, and undergraduate researchers, supporting research capacity building and innovation.

Maintain strong industry–academia linkages for internships, skill development, certifications, and applied research. Regularly represent the university as a keynote speaker, panelist, mentor, and academic advisor at national and international forums.

Actively contribute to academic governance, institutional partnerships, and professional bodies, with broader interests in AI policy and governance in higher education, inclusive technology, and responsible innovation.

Professional Memberships:
Senior Member, IEEE (SMIEEE) | Member, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society | EC Council | Microsoft | Nasscom

Employment

  • Sri Sri University Assistant Professor (Sr. Grade)
    2026 - Present
  • Symbiosis International University Assistant Professor
    2025 - 2026

Education

  • Sambalpur University Ph.D. in Cyber Security & Digital Forensics
    2019 - Present

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (43)