QUALIFICATION (IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGY):

1. PhD: Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad (2022)
2. MPhil(Economics): North Orissa University (2017)
3. MA (Economics):Ravenshaw University (2013)
4. BA (Economics): Bhadrak Autonomous College, Fakir Mohan University(2011)

SPECIALISATION:

Econometrics, Mathematical Economics, Energy and Environmental Economics

EXPERIENCE (IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGY):

1. December 2023 to Till date – Assistant Professor in Economics at Institute of Management and Information Technology (IMIT) Cuttack, Odisha, India
2. August 2022 to December 2023 – Assistant Professor in Economics at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

SUBJECTS TAUGHT:

• Managerial Economics
• Business Research
• International Business

RESEARCH AREA:

Energy Economics, Natural Resource Economics, Agricultural Economics, Applied Econometrics, Development Economics

PUBLICATIONS:(International Journals - 11)

INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS:

1. Mahapatra, B.,& Irfan, M. (2024). Asymmetric adjustments between energy andlabour efficiencies in India: new evidence using sectoral panel data analysis. Quality &Quantity, 1-28. (Springer Publications, Indexed in SCOPUS and ABDC-B)
2. Jallow, S., Sahoo, P. K., &Mahapatra, B. (2024). Promoting Financial Inclusivity, a Route to Economic Growth: An Empirical Analysis from Sub-Saharan African Countries. Bulletin of Monetary Economics and Banking, 27, 59-74. (Bank Indonesia Publications, Indexed in SCOPUS and ABDC-C).
3. Jena, D., &Mahapatra, B. (2023). Exploring the effects of energy consumption on millets and rice yields in Odisha, India. Energy Nexus, 12, 100253. (Elsevier Publications, Indexed in SCOPUS).
4. Irfan, M., Mahapatra, B., & Ojha, R.K (2023). Energy efficiency and carbon emissions in developed and developing economies: Investigating the moderating role of financial development, Journal of Quantitative Economics. (Springer Publications, Indexed in SCOPUS, ESCI and ABDC-B).
5. Mahapatra, B., & Jena, D. (2023). Impact of Agricultural Credit Disbursement on Cereals in Odisha, International Social Science Journal. (Wiley Publications, Indexed in SCOPUS, ESCI and ABDC-B).
6. Irfan, M., Mahapatra, B., & Shahbaz, M. (2023). Energy efficiency in the Indian transportation sector: effect on carbon emissions. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1-24. (Springer Publications, Indexed in SCOPUS and SCI, Impact Factor – 4.9).
7. Mahapatra, B., & Irfan, M. (2023). Investigating asymmetric impacts of total factor energy efficiency on carbon emissions in India. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-14. (Springer Publications, Indexed in SCOPUS and SCI, Impact Factor – 5.8).
8. Mahapatra, B., & Irfan, M. (2022). Estimating energy efficiency using panel stochastic frontier approach: Investigating its asymmetric impacts on employment in India. International Journal of Energy Sector Management, Emerald publications, Indexed in SCOPUS, ESCI and ABDC-C).
9. Mahapatra, B., & Jena, D. (2022). Examining the impact of COVID-19 on Indian energy exchange market: empirical evidence from a multi-regional panel data analysis, International Journal of Global Energy Issues. (Inderscience Publications, Indexed in SCOPUS, ESCI and ABDC-C).
10. Irfan, M., Mahapatra, B., & Ojha, R.K. (2021). Examining the effectiveness of low-carbon strategies in South Asian countries: the case of energy efficiency and renewable energy. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 23, 8, 1-17. (Springer Publications, Indexed in SCOPUS and SCI, Impact Factor – 4.9).
11. Mahapatra, B., & Irfan, M. (2021). Asymmetric impacts of energy efficiency on carbon emissions: A comparative analysis between developed and developing economies. Energy, 227, 15, 120485-120496. (Elsevier Publications, Indexed in SCOPUS and SCI, Impact Factor – 9.0).

RESEARCH GUIDANCE:

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AWARDS & HONOURS:

1. Invited as a resource person to take a few classes on Research Methodology in the “Pre- examination training programme of OS&ES Group-B Officers for Departmental Examination” from 22-08-2023 to 25-08-2023 at RIPAE&S, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
2. Received MHRD Fellowship for pursuing Doctoral study at Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad (December 2017 to July 2022), India.
3. Qualified UGC-NET in Economics in the year 2019.

MEMBERS OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

Member, Indian Economic Association (2023-24)

SPONSORED PROJECTS AND CONSULTANCY:

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PATENTS:

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BOOK/CHAPTER PUBLISHED:

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SEMINAR/SHORT TERM COURSE ORGANISED:

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EXTRA RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Nodal Officer for Scholarship at IMIT Cuttack (20-12-2023 to Till Date)
2. FIC of International Students at KSFH, KIIT University (August 2022 to December 2023)

ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION:

Institute Of Management and Information Technology
Gourav Palace, Matha sahi, Post-Tulsipur,
Cuttack - 753008, Odisha,India