8 Years

Research Area

Ancient Indian History, Culture, Archaeology, Art History, Regional History (Odisha), Iconography, Inscriptional Studies, Manuscriptiology, Oral History, Intellectual History, Ancient Indian Historiography, Economic History (Patronage), Social and Cultural History, Tourism and Heritage Management, Field Archaeology (Excavation and Exploration), Odia Cinema-Theater-Dance & Performance, Odia Classical Literature-Music, Tribal History (Odisha), Colonial Indian History (Odisha), Women’s/Gender Studies.

Research Guidance

Four Ph.D scholars pursuing their research under me. Academic Year of 2018-20: 18
Academic Year of 2019-21: 18
Academic Year of 2020-22: 18
Academic Year of 2021-23: 18
Academic Year of 2022-24: Not Alloted

International Publications

1. “Locating to ‘Erotica’ Themes in to Translation and Transcription of Palm-Leaf: Reading an Un-Known Odia ‘K?ma-s?tra’” in (SCOPUS INDEXING & UGC CARE Listed Journal) Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities, Vol. IX, No. 3, 2017) [Index: Scopus; Impact Factor: ]

National Publications

1. “Understanding an Unknown Odia K?masu?tra : A Contemplative Translation Study on Chaus?hat?hi-Rati Bandha” published in (UGC CARE List & a Peer-Reviewed Journal), QJMS-The Quarterly Journal of The Mythic Society, www.mythicsociety.org/qjms, Vol. 115, No. 1, January – March, 2024, pp.107-111. DOI No.: https://doi.org/10.58844/QLFN1209. (ISSN 0047 - 8555). [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
2. “Situating the (Kandha) Tribal Resistance Movement in Odisha: An Appraisal of Kasti Dakua”, paper presented in the 42nd Session of Odisha History Congress organized by PG Dept. of History, Fakir Mohan University, Balesore, Odisha 20th-21st November 2022. Published in Peer-Reviewed Journal of Odishan History, Vol-XXXV, January-2024, pp. 116-124. (ISSN: 2277-5560) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
3. “Re-appraisal of Odishan Silpa-sastras: Queries in the Ethos of Odia Identity and Ascertain to the Kalingana School of Art” in KOSALA-XII, Refereed Journal, Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Government of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, pp. 186-192. (ISSN 2229-4546) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
4. “Mapping to Monarchical Hegemonic Department in Medieval Erotic-Sensual Odia-Kavayas” published in KALA-VAIBHAV (UGC CARE Listed Journal), Vol.25-26, Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology, Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh, Raipur, pp. 109-202. (ISSN:0975-5756) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
5. “‘Agro-Fecundity’ Conception an Embodiment of Erotica Enigma: Re-appraisal of Antediluvian Odishan Societal Rites/Rituals/Practices” published in (UGC CARE Listed Journal) Utkal Historical Research Journal, Volume: XXX, 2018, , pp.67-75. (ISSN 0976-2132) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
6. “An Ethnographic Enquires on (Eros)-Fertile Context: An Excogitative Envisage in Odishan Fairs, Festivals and Fasts”, published in (UGC CARE Listed Journal) Utkal Historical Research Journal, Volume: XXX, 2017, pp.122-137. (ISSN 0976-2132) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
7. “Re?Appraisal of Text, Tradition and Temple: Contemplation in Socio?Ethno?Cultural Trend of Odishan Un?known Ka?ma?su?tra Colophons”, published in (UGC CARE Listed Journal) Heritage: Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Archaeology, Volume. 5, pp.391?402. (ISSN 2347 – 5463) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
8. “Sexual Behaviour in Courtly Culture: Interpreting in Medieval Odishan Colophon and Illustrated Manuscript” paper presented in the 34th Session of Odisha History Congress organized by PG Dept. of History, V.N. Autonomous College, Jajpur Road, Jajpur, Odisha 16th-17th February 2013, pp. 133-141. (ISSN: 2277-744X) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
9. “Space for Sex: Re-reading to Shilpashastra”, in Hemanta Kumar Mohapatra (eds.) Proceeding of Orissa History Congress, XXXIII Annual Session from 21st-22nd January 2012, Odisha History Congress: Bhubaneswar, pp. 28-36. (ISSN: 2277-744X) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
10. “Sexuality Became Inanimate to Animate: Materialization in Devadasis Pratha of Odisha” in Rajiv Srivasthava (eds.) in Peer-Reviewed Journal Kosala, Govt. of Chhattisgarh: Raipur, Volume No-3. Year-3, pp. 302-314. (ISSN: 2229/4546) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
11. “Epistolography: A Heterosexuality Utopia in the Temple Art of Odisha” in Hemanta Kumar Mohapatra (eds.) Proceeding of Orissa History Congress, XXXIst Annual from 26th-27th February, 2010, Orissa History Congress: Bhubaneswar, pp. 14-28. (ISSN: 2277-744X) [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
12. “KA?PA?LIKA, KA?MA-KALA? AND KUTEITUN?D?I S?IVA?LAYA: APPROPRIATION OF ESOTERIC EROTIC RITUALS IN EARLY MEDIEVAL TEMPLE ART OF ODISHA”, published in a Peer-Reviewed Journal VESTIGIA INDICA: BSSS JOURNAL OF HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY, https://bssspublications.com/Home/AuthorProfile?PCode=611&Jrn=HISTORY, VOL-2, ISSUE-I (2024), pp-64-82. (E-ISSN: 2583-9470) (Author Licensed Under Cc By-Nc-Sa 4.0) [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
13. “Re-locating Mayurbhanj (Odisha) Chhau-Na?cha: An Iconic Representation from Indigenous to Metropolitan Context” published in Peer Reviewed Journal, Journal of South Asian Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2023, pp. 51-61, © ARF India, https://DOI: 10.47509/JSAR.2023.v01i01.05. (e-ISSN: 2583-7273) [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
14. “King-Cult- and Tutelary Deity Man?ina?ges?vari? in Ranapur (Nayagarh/Nabagarh): An Emergence and Enquiries of New Iconography from Janapada (Na?gama?ta?) to Kingdom (Man?ina?ges?vari?)”, in New Horizon: Research Journal,Vol.05, 2021-22, pp. 97-104, (ISSN: 2349-9923) [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]
15. “Revisiting towards Erotica’s in Temple Art of Bhubaneswar” in Rajeev Shrivastav and et al. (eds.) Proceedings of the National Seminar on “Archaeology of Chhatisgarh and its Latest Excavation at Pachrahi,” Govt. of Chhatisgarh, Raipur, pp.107-124. [Index: Other; Impact Factor: ]

International Conferences

1. “Historical Paradigm of Pandemic Period: Issues on Underprivileged Class”, International Webinar on “Social and Cultural Challenges during COVID-19Panademicin Indian Society: Local and Global Concern”, FMU, PG Department of Sociology and Indian Sociological Society& Ethnographic and Folk culture Society”, 3 Days (27th -29th July, 2020. (International Webinar) [Index: Other ]
2. “Erotica in Temple Art of Odisha: Reflections from the Dari-Mahari-Devadasi Tradition”, in the Annual Interdisciplinary International Conference on The Architectures of Erotica: Political, Social, Ritual, in the month of November 10-13, 2010, at J.N.U., New Delhi. (International) Follow the Link: http://www.indiareadyreckoner.com/2010/11/architectures-of-erotica-conference.html [Index: Other ]

National Conferences

1. “Reconciling ‘Eroticism’ in Early-Medieval Odishan Society: Some Reflections on Magico-Religious Perceptions” research paper presented in the National Conference on “Recent Trend in Historical and Archaeological Researches of Eastern India” organized by P.G. Department of History, Government College, Sundargarh, Odisha on 10th to 11th February 2024. (National) [Index: Other ]
2. “Bhima Bhoinkha Chetanare Bidrohar Swar” (Bhima Bhoi’s Consciousness and Voice of Revolution) in the Annual Conference of Gabeshana Chakra, Odishain theme of “Adivasi Swara ebonga Bhima Bhoi” and Conference on Resource, Culture and Power Critical and Creative Understanding od Adivasi Development organized by BHima Bhoi Research Centre, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, and Gabeshana Chakra, Odisha on 27th to 28th January 2024. (National) [Index: Other ]
3. “Intellectual History of Odisha: A Study of Swadeshi Ideas of Madhubabu” research paper in the 48rd Annual Session of Odisha History Congress and jointly Organized by Department of History, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack held on 20th to 22nd January 2024. (National) [Index: Other ]
4. “Colonial intervention in the royal palaces architecture of Odisha” research paper in the 48rd Annual Session of Odisha History Congress and jointly Organized by Department of History, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack held on 20th to 22nd January 2024. (National) [Index: Other ]
5. “Unsung Insurrectionist of Kandha Community from Boudh: An Appraisal of Nabaghan Kanhar’s Resistance Movement” research paper in the 48rd Annual Session of Odisha History Congress and jointly Organized by Department of History, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack held on 20th to 22nd January 2024. (National) [Index: Other ]
6. “Excavation at Barapali-Asurgarh: A Circular Mud Fort in the Middle Mahanadi Valley” research paper in the ICHR Sponsored National Conference Organized by Department of History, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack in collaboration with OIMSEAS, Bhubaneswar held on 20th to 22nd January 2024. (National) [Index: Other ]
7. “Re-imagine to Bhima Bhoi’s Marginalized Literature”, in the two day National Seminar on ‘Mahima Dharma: Bhima Bhio and The Literature of Marginalised’, organized by Bhima Bhoi Research Centre, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha and Centeral Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh on 2nd to 3rd January 2024. (National) [Index: Other ]
8. “Excavation at Asurgarh, Barapali in Bargarh District of Odisha”, during the two days ‘Regional Level Workshop’ “Looking Beyond-Vision Statement for Excavations by 2035”, organized by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Excavation Branch-IV, Bhubaneswar on 15th to 16th October, 2023. (National) [Index: Other ]
9. “Bhima Bhoi and Vedanta Philosophy” in the National Seminar on “Mahima Dharama and Bhima Bhoi in Our times: Texts and Contexts”, organized by Bhima Bhoi Research Centre, Gangadhar Meher University, Amruta Vihar, Sambalpur, Odisha, 3days (01-03 March, 2023) to be published very soon. (National) [Index: Other ]
10. “Situating the (Kandha) Tribal Resistance Movement in Odisha: An Appraisal of Kasti Dakua”, in the 42nd Session of Odisha History Congress organized by PG Dept. of History, Fakir Mohan University, Balesore, Odisha 20th-21st November 2022. (National) [Index: Other ]
11. “Unsung Insurrectionist of Kandha Community from Nayagarh: An Appraisal of Kasti Dakua”, in 2 Days National Seminar on “Tribal Resistance Movement in Odisha during Anti Colonial Period”, Women’s College, Rayagda, Odisha, 2 days (6th-7th August, 2022). (National) [Index: Other ]
12. “King-Cult- and Tutelary Deity Man?ina?ges?vari? in Ranapur (Nayagarh/Nabagarh): An Emergence and Enquiries of New Iconography from Janapada (Na?gama?ta?) to Kingdom (Man?ina?ges?vari?)” in the National Seminar sponsored by ICHR, New Delhi or jointly organized by Bharatiya Itihasa Sankalana Samiti, Odisha and Raja M.D. Degree College of Science and Education, Patia, Bhubaneswar held on 9th-10th December, 2017 at Raja M.D. Degree College Seminar Hall, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. (National) [Index: Other ]
13. “Materialization of Art History vis-à-vis Notion to Reconstructing of Past” in the National Seminar on “History, Culture and Archaeology of North Odisha” organized by Department of History, Oupada College, Oupada, Balasore, Odisha on 19th November 2017. (National) [Index: Other ]
14. “Civic Education for Sustainable Development” in UGC Sponsored National Seminar in collaboration with ORRSSA, (NGO) Kantilo and organized by Department of Economics and Sociology, Neelamadhab Mahavidyalaya, Kantilo, Nayagarh, Odisha on 19th-20th December 2016. (National) [Index: Other ]
15. “Sexual Behaviour in Courtly Culture: Interpreting in Medieval Odishan Colophon and Illustrated Manuscript” in the 34th Session of Odisha History Congress organized by PG Dept. of History, V.N. Autonomous College, Jajpur Road, Jajpur, Odisha 16th-17th February 2013. (National) [Index: Other ]
16. “Spatial Location of Erotic Icons: The Emergence of an Iconographic Canon” in the National Seminar on “Art and Architecture of Central India Special Reference to South Kosala” in Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Government of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Chhattisgarh from 12th-13rd January 2013. (National) [Index: Other ]
17. “Caste, Categories and Taxonomy in Odishan Temple Architecture: Re-reading to Shilpashastra” in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Dr. Ambedkar’s Vision and Mission: The Issues and Challenges”, in Centre for Ambedkar Studies, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha from 4th-5th March 2012. (National) [Index: Other ]
18. “Space for Sex: Re-reading to Shilpashastra”, in Orissa History Congress, XXXIII Annual Session from 21st-22nd January 2012, Department of History, Berhampur University, Ganjam, Odisha. (National) [Index: Other ]
19. “Epistolography: A Heterosexuality Utopia in the Temple Art of Odisha” in Orissa History Congress, XXXIst Annual Session from 26th-27th February, Government Ispat College, Rourakela, Sundergarh, Odisha. (National) [Index: Other ]
20. “Revisiting towards Erotica’s in Temple Art of Bhubaneswar” in the National Seminar on “Archaeology of Chhatisgarh and its Latest Excavation at Pachrahi,” Govt. of Chhatisgarh, Raipur. (National) [Index: Other ]

Graduate Level:

History of India-I
History of India-II
History of India-III (c.750-1206)
History of India-V (c.1526-1750)
Historical Theories and Methods
History of India-VII (1750-1857)
History and Culture of Odisha-II
Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World
Rise of Modern West-I & II

Post Graduate Level:

INDIANCIVILISATION (ANCIENT PERIOD)
MODERRN WORLD (1500-1848)
UNDERSTANDING EARLY MEDIEVAL INDIA
DELHI SULTANATE
MUGHUL INDIA
MODERN INDIAN HISTORY
WOMEN: INDIAN HISTORY
ODISHA: MAKING OF A REGION- II (1568-1948)
CONCEPT OF HISTORIOGRAPHY & RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Award, Honours and Achievements

1. Qualified UGC-NET Lectureship in Archaeology (June-2007)
2. Qualified UGC-NET Lectureship in Archaeology (December-2006)
3. Awarded UGC/NET-JRF in Archaeology, University Grant Commission (UGC), New Delhi (2010).

Books / Chapters Published

1. “Re-assessment of unsung Women Freedom Fighters: A Birds View on Western Part Odisha” in Untold Saga of Patriotism and Struggle in Colonial Odisha, Aayu Publications, Edited by Dr. Atula Kumar Pradhan & Dr. Santosh Kumar Mallik, New Delhi, pp. (ISBN: 9789391685669, 9391685668)
2. “Re-visiting Alasa (Nayika) of Alakapuri: Typological Inquiry on Udayagiri (Odisha) Salabhanjika”, Published in Facets of Indian Archaeology, History and Culture (A Felicitation Volume in Honour of Professor Harihar Panda), Pacific Books International, Delhi, 2022, pp. 54-66. (ISBN: 97881949776-1-2)
3. “New Light on lesser-known Odia Palm-Leaf Manuscript on ‘Kama-Sutra’”, in Asokasri: Recent Researches on Archaeology, Art, Culture and Epigraphy. (Prof. Asok Nath Parida Felicitation Volume), Aaayu Publication, Edited by Dr. Sanjaya Acharya, Dr. Nanda Kishore Swain & Dr. Atula Kumar Pradhn, pp. 606-617. (ISBN: 9789389381115, 9389381118)
4. “Ziyaddin Barani: Ideas on Good Sulatan and Ideal Polity,” published in Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, pp. 175-91. (ISBN:978-93-5388-231-0 (PB))
5. “Reassessment of the Decline of Buddhism in Upper Daya Valley: An Ethnographic and Marxists Interpretation” in Karunasmriti: Recent Researches in History, Culture & Archaeology of Odisha, Pratibha Publication New Delhi. (ISBN: 9788177023640), pp. 319-333.

Sponsored Projects

1. Presently Working on ‘Minor Research Project’ entitled Topic “Forms and Patronage in Bhubaneswar Group of Temples: A Study of Kali?n?gana School of Art (From 5th CE to 15th CE)” under the aegis of ‘SEED FUNDING’ of Gangadhar Meher University. Contd. (October-2023 to October-2024). (One Lakh)
2. Presently Working on ‘ICHR Awarded Special Research Project’ entitled “The Life and Contribution of Santha Kavi Bhima Bhoi: A Great Philosopher of Odisha and Proponent of Mahima Tradition” funded under “Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), An Autonomous Organization, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, New Delhi.” (Five Lakh) Contd. (from July-2023 to July-2025)
3. Submitted Successfully ‘Minor Research Project’ entitled Topic “Description of Desires in Srngara - Rasa: A. Comprehensive Translation of ‘Chaushathi-Rati Bandha’’ under the aegis of OHEPEE, the World Bank, and Gangadhar Meher University on March 20th 2023. (One Lakh)

Seminar / Symposia / Workshops / Short term Course organized

1. 1. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2010), presented a research paper entitled “Revisiting towards Erotica’s in Temple Art of Bhubaneswar” in the National Seminar on “Archaeology of Chhatisgarh and its Latest Excavation at Pachrahi,” Govt. of Chhatisgarh, Raipur. (National)
2. 2. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2010), presented a research paper entitled “Epistolography: A Heterosexuality Utopia in the Temple Art of Odisha” in Orissa History Congress, XXXIst Annual Session from 26th-27th February, Government Ispat College, Rourakela, Sundergarh, Odisha. (National)
3. 3. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2010), presented a research paper entitled “Erotica in Temple Art of Odisha: Reflections from the Dari-Mahari-Devadasi Tradition”, in the Annual Interdisciplinary International Conference on The Architectures of Erotica: Political, Social, Ritual, in the month of November 10-13, 2010, at J.N.U., New Delhi. (International)
4. Follow the Link: http://www.indiareadyreckoner.com/2010/11/architectures-of-erotica-conference.html
5. 4. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2012), presented a research paper entitled “Space for Sex: Re-reading to Shilpashastra”, in Orissa History Congress, XXXIII Annual Session from 21st-22nd January 2012, Department of History, Berhampur University, Ganjam, Odisha. (National)
6. 5. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2012), presented a research paper entitled “Caste, Categories and Taxonomy in Odishan Temple Architecture: Re-reading to Shilpashastra” in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Dr. Ambedkar’s Vision and Mission: The Issues and Challenges”, in Centre for Ambedkar Studies, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha from 4th-5th March 2012. (National)
7.  Santosh Kumar Mallik (2013), presented a research paper entitled “Spatial Location of Erotic Icons: The Emergence of an Iconographic Canon” in the National Seminar on “Art and Architecture of Central India Special Reference to South Kosala” in Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Government of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Chhattisgarh from 12th-13rd January 2013. (National)
8. 6. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2013), presented a research paper entitled “Sexual Behaviour in Courtly Culture: Interpreting in Medieval Odishan Colophon and Illustrated Manuscript” in the 34th Session of Odisha History Congress organized by PG Dept. of History, V.N. Autonomous College, Jajpur Road, Jajpur, Odisha 16th-17th February 2013. (National)
9. 7. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2015), presented a research paper entitled in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Civic Education for Sustainable Development” in collaboration with ORRSSA, (NGO) Kantilo and organized by Department of Economics and Sociology, Neelamadhab Mahavidyalaya, Kantilo, Nayagarh, Odisha on 19th-20th December 2016. (National)
10. 8. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2017), presented a research paper entitled “Materialization of Art History vis-à-vis Notion to Reconstructing of Past” in the National Seminar on “History, Culture and Archaeology of North Odisha” organized by Department of History, Oupada College, Oupada, Balasore, Odisha on 19th November 2017. (National)
11. 9. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2017), presented a research paper entitled “King-Cult- and Tutelary Deity Man̩ināgeśvarī in Ranapur (Nayagarh/Nabagarh): An Emergence and Enquiries of New Iconography from Janapada (Nāgamātā) to Kingdom (Man̩ināgeśvarī)” in the National Seminar sponsored by ICHR, New Delhi or jointly organized by Bharatiya Itihasa Sankalana Samiti, Odisha and Raja M.D. Degree College of Science and Education, Patia, Bhubaneswar held on 9th-10th December, 2017 at Raja M.D. Degree College Seminar Hall, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. (National)
12. 10. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2020), presented a research paper entitled “Historical Paradigm of Pandemic Period: Issues on Underprivileged Class”, International Webinar on “Social and Cultural Challenges during COVID-19Panademicin Indian Society: Local and Global Concern”, FMU, PG Department of Sociology and Indian Sociological Society& Ethnographic and Folk culture Society”, 3 Days (27th -29th July, 2020. (International Webinar)
13. 11. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2022), presented a research paper entitled “Unsung Insurrectionist of Kandha Community from Nayagarh: An Appraisal of Kasti Dakua”, in 2 Days National Seminar on “Tribal Resistance Movement in Odisha during Anti Colonial Period”, Women’s College, Rayagda, Odisha, 2 days (6th-7th August, 2022). (National)
14. 12. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2024), presented a research paper entitled “Situating the (Kandha) Tribal Resistance Movement in Odisha: An Appraisal of Kasti Dakua”, in the 42nd Session of Odisha History Congress organized by PG Dept. of History, Fakir Mohan University, Balesore, Odisha 20th-21st November 2022. (National)
15. 13. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2023), presented a paper entitled “Bhima Bhoi and Vedanta Philosophy” in the National Seminar on “Mahima Dharama and Bhima Bhoi in Our times: Texts and Contexts”, organized by Bhima Bhoi Research Centre, Gangadhar Meher University, Amruta Vihar, Sambalpur, Odisha, 3days (01-03 March, 2023) to be published very soon. (National)
16. 14. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2023), presented a paper entitled “Excavation at Asurgarh, Barapali in Bargarh District of Odisha”, during the two days ‘Regional Level Workshop’ “Looking Beyond-Vision Statement for Excavations by 2035”, organized by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Excavation Branch-IV, Bhubaneswar on 15th to 16th October, 2023. (National)
17. 15. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2024), presented a paper entitled “Re-imagine to Bhima Bhoi’s Marginalized Literature”, in the two day National Seminar on ‘Mahima Dharma: Bhima Bhio and The Literature of Marginalised’, organized by Bhima Bhoi Research Centre, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha and Centeral Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh on 2nd to 3rd January 2024. (National)
18. 16. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2024) & Atula Kumar Pradhan (2024), jointly presented a research paper entitled “Excavation at Barapali-Asurgarh: A Circular Mud Fort in the Middle Mahanadi Valley” research paper in the ICHR Sponsored National Conference Organized by Department of History, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack in collaboration with OIMSEAS, Bhubaneswar held on 20th to 22nd January 2024. (National)
19. 17. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2024) & Divya Ranjan Tripathy jointly presented a research paper entitled “Unsung Insurrectionist of Kandha Community from Boudh: An Appraisal of Nabaghan Kanhar’s Resistance Movement” research paper in the 48rd Annual Session of Odisha History Congress and jointly Organized by Department of History, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack held on 20th to 22nd January 2024. (National)
20. 18. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2024) & ArpitaParicha jointly presented a research paper entitled “Colonial intervention in the royal palaces architecture of Odisha” research paper in the 48rd Annual Session of Odisha History Congress and jointly Organized by Department of History, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack held on 20th to 22nd January 2024. (National)
21. 19. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2024) & Maimuna Khatun jointly presented a research paper entitled “Intellectual History of Odisha: A Study of Swadeshi Ideas of Madhubabu” research paper in the 48rd Annual Session of Odisha History Congress and jointly Organized by Department of History, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack held on 20th to 22nd January 2024. (National)
22. 20. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2024), presented a paper entitled “Bhima Bhoinkha Chetanare Bidrohar Swar” (Bhima Bhoi’s Consciousness and Voice of Revolution) in the Annual Conference of Gabeshana Chakra, Odishain theme of “Adivasi Swara ebonga Bhima Bhoi” and Conference on Resource, Culture and Power Critical and Creative Understanding od Adivasi Development organized by BHima Bhoi Research Centre, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, and Gabeshana Chakra, Odisha on 27th to 28th January 2024. (National)
23. 21. Santosh Kumar Mallik (2024), presented a paper entitled “Reconciling ‘Eroticism’ in Early-Medieval Odishan Society: Some Reflections on Magico-Religious Perceptions” research paper presented in the National Conference on “Recent Trend in Historical and Archaeological Researches of Eastern India” organized by P.G. Department of History, Government College, Sundargarh, Odisha on 10th to 11th February 2024. (National)

Members of Professional Bodies

1. 1. Odisha History Congress, Bhubneswar, Odisha.
2. 2. Indian History Congress, New Delhi.
3. 3. Kederanath Research Foundation, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
4. 4. The Intellectuals, New Delhi.
5. 5. Eastern Foundation of Art and Culture, New Delhi
6. 6. UTSHA Foundation, New Delhi & Odisha
7. 7. New Bridge India, New Delhi.
8. 8. Editorial member in the Odia Wikipedia http://or.wikipedia.org/wiki/:Santoshkumar.

Patents

1. N/A

Extra Responsibility

1. Coordinator, IQAC- School of History
2. University Cultural Commit Member
3. Warden- SJ Boys Hostel