Mr. Tushar Ranjan Barik, an esteemed Assistant Professor at Kalinga University's Faculty of Commerce & Management, has over seven years of experience in shaping future leaders in commerce and management. Known for his commitment to education and academic excellence, Mr. Barik integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications to bridge the gap between academics and real-world practices. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at MUMT, Bilaspur, and NIIS Institute of Business Administration, Bhubaneswar. His expertise spans accounting, finance, taxation and risk management. An author of five books and numerous research articles, Mr. Barik also holds two patents. As a mentor, he is dedicated to guiding students in their academic and career paths. His contributions to education, research, and mentorship make him an inspiring and influential figure in academia. E-mail Id: tusharranjan.barik@kalingauniversity.ac.in

Dr. Deepti Pattnaik is currently working as an assistant professor in the field of Finance in Kalinga University, Raipur. She has completed her MBA from Ambedkar Institute of Management Studies, Visakhapatnam. She was working as an Assistant Professor in Finance for more than a decade and her key teaching interests include Financial Management, Financial Markets, Security Analysis and Portfolio Management & Derivatives along with general management. She has taught at the institution level, her research and conference presentations include Price Prediction, Time Series Analysis, Model, design and analysis in Finance. She has several articles, chapters and conference papers in her publication list. E-mail Id: deepti.pattanaik@kalingauniversity.ac.in

Mr. Bipin Bihari Pradhan is an Assistant Professor specializing in Marketing, blending a rich background in education with years of valuable industry experience. Pursuing a Ph.D. in Marketing from a reputed university. Mr. Pradhan scholarly contributions are widely recognized, including peer-reviewed publications and awards from respected academic bodies. His research focus spans across various domains of marketing behavior, influencer activities, social media influence and consumer behavior. As a mentor, he is dedicated to guiding students in their academic and career paths. His contributions to education, research, and mentorship make him an inspiring and influential figure in academia.