1. Assistant Professor, Psychology, Gangadhar Meher University, Amruta Vihar, Sambalpur, Odisha (November 2019 - Present)
2. Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Vyasanagar Autonomous College, Jajpur Road, Jajpur, Odisha (September 1995- November 2019)

Research Area

Social Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Educational Psychology, Physiology and Comparative Psychology

Research Guidance

1. Suvrasmita Barik (Analysing the Association between Game Genres and Gaming Motives and Internet Gaming Disorder among Adolescents; Awarded: 2023) Gangadhar Meher University
2. Lipsita Dash (A Study of Work-Life Balance and Postpartum Depression Among Women Employees in Odisha; Awarded: 2024) Gangadhar Meher University
3. Anwesha Banerjee (Content of Television Advertisements in the Eyes of the Beholders: A Comparative Study on their Attitude, Moral Judgement and Moral Reasoning (Awarded: 2024) Gangadhar Meher University
4. Jasobanta Ranabir (Under Supervision)
5. Dhabalesh Kumar Hota (Under Supervision)


Awarded M. Phil Scholars:
1. Kanchan Kumari (The relationship between Perceived Organisational Support and Job Involvement of public and private sector employees in Jharkhand; Awarded: 2022)
2. Shirisha Subhadarshini Pati (LGBTQ at Risk of Suicide An Empirical Study; Awarded: 2022)

International Publications

1. Padhi, S., Ranabir, J.; Juvenile Justice System in India and Mental Health Needs of Children in Conflict with Law ; Educational Administration: Theory and Practice; 30(4); Pages: 3512-3517; p-ISSN:1300-4832; e-ISSN: 2148-2403 [Index: Scopus; Impact Factor: 0.19 ]
2. Padhi, S., Ranabir, J.; The Role of Spirituality on the Mental Health of Children in Conflict with Law ; Educational Administration: Theory and Practice; 30(5); Pages: 10767-10771; p-ISSN:1300-4832; e-ISSN: 2148-2403 [Index: Scopus; Impact Factor: 0.19 ]
3. Banerjee, A., Padhi, S.; Ways to access moral reasoning during pandemic; International Journal of Psychosocial Research; XI(2); Pages: 26-32; ISSN: 2320-6381 [Index: Other; Impact Factor: 0 ]
4. Barik, S., Padhi, S.; Cybercrime Against Women: A Doomsday Prediction for Technological Advancement; B. Aadhar; 344 (CCCXLIV) D; Pages: 1-4; ISSN: 2278-9308 [Index: Other; Impact Factor: SJIF- 8.575 ]
5. Barik, S., Padhi, S.; An Exploration of Abnormal Psychology and Mental Illness; The International Journal of Indian Psychology; 12(1); Pages: 1-9; e-ISSN: 2348-5396; p-ISSN: 2349-3429 [Index: Other; Impact Factor: 0 ]
6. Dash, L., Padhi, S.; Postpartum Depression Among Working and Nonworking Women; International Journal of Indian Psychology; 11(4); Pages: 2192- 2203; e-ISSN: 2348-5396; p-ISSN: 2349-3429 [Index: Other; Impact Factor: 0 ]
7. Padhi, S., Mishra, S., Puspalak, B.; The Biology of Suicide; Acta Neurophysiologica; 5(1); ISSN: 2996-7554 [Index: Other; Impact Factor: 0 ]
8. Behera, K., Padhi, S.; Effect of Academic Stress on Sleep Quality and Mental Health of Higher Secondary Girl Students: A Comparative Study; B. Aadhar; 446-A; Pages: 74-82; ISSN: 2278-9308 [Index: Other; Impact Factor: SJIF- 8.632 ]

National Publications

1. Dash, L., Padhi, S.; A Study on Factors Affecting Work-Life Balance of Women Employees working in health sectors; B. Aadhar; 344 (CCCXLIV) F; Pages: 1-4; ISSN: 2278-9308 [Index: ; Impact Factor: SJIF- 8.575 ]
2. Hota, D. K., Padhi, S.; Inclusive Education for InteIIectually Disabled Higher Secondary Students; Odisha Journal of Social Science; 11(1); Pages: 17-20; ISSN: 2321-3493 [Index: ; Impact Factor: 0 ]
3. Banerjee, A., Padhi, S.; Attitude Towards Digital Commercials, Advertisement Scepticism and Purchase Probability of Higher Education Students in Odisha; Orissa Journal of Commerce; 44(2); Pages: 93-108; ISSN: 0974-8482 [Index: ; Impact Factor: 0 ]
4. Banerjee, A., Padhi, S.; Morality in Education as reflected in NEP 2020; Bharatiya Shiksha Shodh Patrika; 42(1); Pages: 226-231; ISSN: 0970-7603 [Index: ; Impact Factor: 0 ]
5. Banerjee, A., Padhi, S.; Culture in Action: A review on Moral Judgement and Moral Reasoning; Odisha Journal of Social Science; 10(2); Pages: 28-36; ISSN: 2321-3493 [Index: ; Impact Factor: 0 ]
6. Padhi, S.; Adjustment in Educational Institutions: A Social Necessity; Himalayan Journal of Social Sciences; 7(1), Pages: 66-81; ISSN: 2231-6639 [Index: ; Impact Factor: 0 ]
7. Padhi, S., Biswal, K.K.; Teaching: Not a Mere Job or Occupation but a Challenging Profession; Indian Research Bulletin; XI (III); Pages: 143-153; ISSN: 2348-1315 [Index: ; Impact Factor: 0 ]
8. Sia, N.; Padhi, S.; The Role of Social Support in Mental Health of Orphan Adolescents; Indian Journal of Positive Psychology; 4(2); Pages: 290-295; ISSN: 2229-4937 [Index: ; Impact Factor: 0 ]
9. Padhi, S.; Perceived Social Support and Mental Health of Tribal Adolescents; Himalayan Journal of Social Sciences; 2(2); Pages: 96-107; ISSN: 2231-6639 [Index: ; Impact Factor: 0 ]
10. Sahoo, F. M., Padhi, S.; Work and Job Involvement in University Teachers: An empirical Examination of Need Saliency Theory; Sankalpa; IX(1); Pages: 12-26; ISSN: 2231-1904 [Index: ; Impact Factor: 0 ]
11. Padhi, S.; Tribal Social Movements in Odisha: A Brief Sketch; Education Plus; XIII(1); Pages: 17-23; ISSN: 2277-2405 [Index: ; Impact Factor: 0 ]
12. Padhi, S., Biswal, K.K.; Education at the Crossroads; Edu World; V(1); Pages: 369-376; ISSN: 2319-7129 [Index: ; Impact Factor: 0 ]
13. Dash, L., Padhi, S.; Women Entrepreneurs: Balancing Work and Life; Odisha Journal of Social Science; 10(1); Pages: 47-55; ISSN: 2321-3493 [Index: ; Impact Factor: 0 ]
14. Padhi, S., Mandal, S.; Prosocial Behaviour in Relation to Emotional Intelligence and Ethical Decision Making of Young Adults; Edu World; XIV(1); Pages: 295-305; ISSN: 2319-7129 [Index: ; Impact Factor: 0 ]
15. Padhi, S.; Wellbeing at Workplace; Education Plus; XV(1); Pages: 40-46; ISSN: 2277-2405 [Index: ; Impact Factor: 0 ]
16. Padhi, S.; Impact of Parenting Styles on the Mental Health of Children; Education Times; XIII(1); Pages: 4-10; ISSN: 2319-8265 [Index: ; Impact Factor: 0 ]
17. Padhi, S.; Examination Phobia and its Measures; Education Times; XIV(1); Pages: 10-15; ISSN: 2319-8265 [Index: ; Impact Factor: 0 ]
18. Padhi, S.; COVID-19 Pandemic and Issues of Migrant Labourers in India; Ajanta; IX(III); Pages: 66-72; ISSN: 2277-5730 [Index: ; Impact Factor: SJIF- 6.399 ]
19. Barik, S., Padhi, S.; Prevalence and Factors Leading to Internet Disorder in Secondary School Gaming Students of Rural Areas; Excellence in Education; XI(12); Pages: 12-19; ISSN: 2320-7019 [Index: ; Impact Factor: 0 ]
20. Padhi, S., Dash, L.; Problem Behaviour Identification of Children with Intellectual Disabilities; Odisha Journal of Social Science; 11(1); Pages: 21-29; ISSN: 2321-3493 [Index: Other; Impact Factor: 0 ]

International Conferences

1. The Role of Transformative Education in Reducing Children in Conflict with Law (International Conference on Transformative Education, Gender Equality, Active Citizenship for Sustainable Development organised by KISS, Bhubaneswar.) [Index: Other ]
2. Preventing Youth Suicide: A growing Mental Health Concern (International Conference on Mental Health, NEP 2020, and Psychology in Practice organised by Department of Psychology, Utkal University and supported by WB-OHEPEE, Utkal University.) [Index: Other ]
3. Effect of Academic Stress on Sleep Quality and Mental Health of Higher Secondary Students (International Conference on Mental Health, NEP 2020, and Psychology in Practice organised by Department of Psychology, Utkal University and supported by WB-OHEPEE, Utkal University.) [Index: Other ]
4. Juvenile Justice System in India and Mental Health Needs of Children in Conflict with Law (International Conference on Mental Health, NEP 2020, and Psychology in Practice organised by Department of Psychology, Utkal University and supported by WB-OHEPEE, Utkal University.) [Index: Other ]
5. Inclusive Education for Intellectually Disabled Higher Secondary Students (International Conference on Mental Health, NEP 2020, and Psychology in Practice organised by Department of Psychology, Utkal University and supported by WB-OHEPEE, Utkal University.) [Index: Other ]
6. A Study on Subjective Well- Being of Tribals and Non-Tribals in Odisha (World Anthropology Congress- 2023, Organised by the United Indian Anthropology Forum (UIAF) and hosted by Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar.) [Index: Other ]
7. Mental Health Issues of the Tribals: Promoting their Well-being (World Anthropology Congress- 2023, Organised by the United Indian Anthropology Forum (UIAF) and hosted by Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar.) [Index: Other ]
8. Prevalence and Factors leading to IGD in Secondary School Students of Rural Areas (IVC-DIMR 2021 Conference) [Index: Other ]
9. Postpartum Depression among Working and Non- Working Women (IVC-DIMR 2021 Conference) [Index: Other ]
10. The Changing Dimensions of MSMEs (Two Days International Virtual Conference on "Retrospect and Prospects of MSMEs in the Post COVID-19" organized by KISS, Bhubaneswar, Odisha) [Index: Other ]
11. Challenges of Teacher Education in India in 21st Century (International Seminar organized by Department of Education, Baba Bhairabananda Autonomous Mahavidyalaya, Chandikhole, Jajpur, Odisha and Teeka Foundation, Bhubaneswar, Odisha) [Index: Other ]
12. Psychology in the Mental Health of Adolescents (ICPPAEHS 2020, organized by International Federation of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports Science Associations and P.G Department of Psychology, Shailabala Women's Autonomous College, Cuttack.) [Index: Other ]

National Conferences

1. COVID-19: A Universal Pandemic (One day National E- Conference on Human Values: Post COVID-19 organized by JNTUA College of Engineering (A) Ananthapuramu, AP in association with University College of Engineering and Technology, Bikaner Technical University, Bikaner.) [Index: Other ]
2. Structure of Teacher Education Programmes in North East India (19th Annual Conference cum Seminar of North East India Education Society, Shillong on "Educational Management with Special Reference to North East India" organized by Harkamaya College of Education, Gangtok, Sikkim.) [Index: Other ]
3. Academic Achievement of Orphan Adolescents of Arunachal Pradesh (19th Annual Conference cum Seminar of North East India Education Society, Shillong on "Educational Management with Special Reference to North East India" organized by Harkamaya College of Education, Gangtok, Sikkim) [Index: Other ]
4. Importance of Culture in Modern Life (National Seminar on Culture, Language & Translation in 21st Century, organized by Rock Pebbles in collaboration with Vyasanagar Autonomous College, Jajpur Road, Odisha) [Index: Other ]
5. Features of Minimum Levels of Learning (NAAC sponsored National Seminar on "Strategies for Enhancing the Quality in Teacher Education Programme" organized by Harkamaya College of Education, Gangtok, Sikkim) [Index: Other ]
6. Use of Computer in Quantitative Analysis in Educational Research (National Workshop organized by Alumni Association and IQAC of Harkamaya College of Education, Gangtok, Sikkim.) [Index: Other ]
7. Effects of Teaching Aids on Learners' Performance (National Level Workshop on Preparation of Learning Resource in Science & Social Science Teaching, organized by Pragati College of Education, Siliguri.) [Index: Other ]
8. Value Based Education in Early Childhood (National Seminar sponsored by ICSSR on "Quality Enhancement in Teacher Education Institutions: Dichotomy between Teaching and Learning" organized by Harkamaya College of Education, Gangtok, Sikkim.) [Index: Other ]
9. Learning Beyond Classroom: Need for the 21st Century Learners (National Seminar on Learning Beyond Classroom: The Future of Education, organized by Department of Psychology and Education, Government Autonomous College, Rourkela.) [Index: Other ]
10. Learning Beyond Classroom: The Future of Education (National Seminar on Learning Beyond Classroom: The Future of Education, organized by Department of Psychology and Education, Government Autonomous College, Rourkela.) [Index: Other ]
11. Gandhi as a Social Reformer (Interdisciplinary National Seminar on Relevance of Gandhian Thoughts in the 21st Century organized by School of Education, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha) [Index: Other ]
12. Impact of Covid- 19 on Mental Health (National Webinar organized by Department of Applied Psychology, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Amarkantak, MP and Society of Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Varanasi, UP.) [Index: Other ]
13. The Impact of Aging on Mental Health of Rural Habitats (National Seminar on Psychology in the Post Pandemic Era: A Path Towards Mental Wellbeing organised by P.G Department of Psychology, Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, Balasore.) [Index: Other ]
14. COVID-19 Pandemic and Issues of Migrant Labourers in India (One Day National Multidisciplinary E- Conference on "COVID- 19 AND MIGRATION" organized by Milind College of Arts) [Index: Other ]
15. Psychological Impact of Covid- 19 and Adaptation Measures (Two Days National E- Conference on New Challenges in the Changing Scenario 2020-21 & Mental Health organized by Department of Psychology, Dhenkanal Autonomous College, Dhenkanal.) [Index: Other ]
16. Women and Mental Health in India: An Overview (Workshop Organized by Department of Psychology, Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow in collaboration with Mission Shakti Program by Government of Uttar Pradesh) [Index: Other ]
17. Pandemic and Mental Health Issues (One-Week Webinar series organized by Department of Psychology, Dhenkanal Autonomous College, Dhenkanal.) [Index: Other ]
18. Data Collection on Moral Reasoning During Pandemic: Pros and Cons (National Webinar on 'Paradigm Shift of Research Methodology in Pandemic Era' organized by The Gandhigram Rural Institute Deemed to be University.) [Index: Other ]
19. Women having Post Partum Depression and New Education Policy (Two Days National Seminar on "NEP-2020: Its Vision about 21st Century Teacher Education Programme" organized by Bhavan's Tripura College of Teacher Education, Agartala.) [Index: Other ]
20. Role of Virtual Classes in IGD (Two Days National Seminar on "NEP-2020: Its Vision about 21st Century Teacher Education Programme" organized by Bhavan's Tripura College of Teacher Education, Agartala.) [Index: Other ]
21. Morality in Education, in the Light of NEP 2020 (Two Days National Seminar on "NEP-2020: Its Vision about 21st Century Teacher Education Programme" organized by Bhavan's Tripura College of Teacher Education, Agartala.) [Index: Other ]
22. Suicide-Not a Solution (National Webinar on World Suicide Prevention Day organized by Department of Psychology, Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow) [Index: Other ]
23. Attitude Towards Digital Advertisements, Ad. Skeptism and Purchase Probability of Higher Education Students in Odisha (42nd Annual Conference of Orissa Commerce Association and National Seminar organized by Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur and NSCB College, Sambalpur) [Index: Other ]

Graduate Level:

Introductory Psychology
Basic Developmental Processes
Basic Psychological Processes
Processes of Human Empowerment
Statistics
Social Psychology
Environmental Psychology
Psychopathology
Educational Psychology
Psychological Assessment
Organisational Behavior
Health Psychology
Couselling Psychology
Positive Psychology
Personality and Life Skill Development
Psychological Research and Measurement
Ethics, Integrity and Attitude
Psychology of the Disability

Post Graduate Level:

General Psychology
Basic Physiological Psychology
Social Psychology
Industrial and organizational Psychology
Statistics
Life Span Human Development
Health Psychology
Psychology of Happiness
Sports Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Research Methodology
Positive Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Fundamentals of Psychology
Educational Psychology
Child Psychology
Counselling Psychology
Geriatric Psychology
Psychology of Crime and Violence
Clinical Assessment and Therapy

Award, Honours and Achievements

1. Global Humanitarian Impact Award-2024 by Ranidanga Yashoda Educational Society
2. Ravindranath Tagore Literary Award- 2024 by CKNKH Foundation
3. Educator of the Year Award-2023 by CKNKH Foundation
4. Author of the Year Award-2023 by CKNKH Foundation
5. Assistant Professor of the Year Award-2023 by CKNKH Foundation

Books / Chapters Published

1. Padhi, S.; & Dash, L.; Women Empowerment: A Challenge of 21st Century; Women Empowerment; A.P.H Publishing Corporation, New Delhi; Pages: 188-196; ISBN: 978-93-88316-98-9; 2020
2. Padhi, S.; Women in Governance in India: Issues and Challenges; Socio Economic and Educational Condition of Women; Sanskruti Publication, Latur; Pages: 106-114; ISBN: 978-81-974702-8-8; 2024
3. Padhi, S.; Behera, K.; Social Media Usage and Academic Performance among University Students of Odisha; Social Media in India: Dynamism, Issues and Challenges; N.B Publications, Ghaziabad; Pages: 133-142 ; ISBN: 978-93-91550-98-1; 2024
4. Padhi, S.; Datta, K.; Social Media in India: Dynamism, Issues and Challenges; N.B Publications, Ghaziabad; Pages: 1-262; ISBN: 978-93-91550-98-1; 2024
5. Padhi, S.; & Biswal, K.K.; Raja Rammohan Roy: The Father of Modern Indian Renaissance; Raja Rammohan Roy: Exploration of Multidimensionality; Iterative International Publishers (IIP), Selfypage Developers Pvt Ltd.; Pages: 12-17; e - ISBN : 978-1-68576-488-3; DOI : https://www.doi.org/10.58532/RRREMB1; 2024
6. Padhi, S.; The Behavioural Approach: Emphasizing on Teacher Control; Approaches to Teaching and Learning; A.P.H Publishing Corporation, New Delhi; Pages: 160-167; ISBN: 978-93-85876-80-6; 2016
7. Padhi, S.; Value based Education in Early Childhood; Quality Enhancement of Teacher Education Institutions; University Prakashan, Uttar Pradesh; Pages: 120 to 134; ISBN: 978-93-88974-06-6; 2019
8. Dash, L.; & Padhi, S.; Teenage Pregnancy and Post- Partum Depression; Youth and Wellbeing; Kunal Books, New Delhi; Pages: 281-286; ISBN: 978-93-95651-24-0; 2023
9. Banerjee, A.; & Padhi, S.; Media Content and Morals of Youth; Youth and Wellbeing; Kunal Books, New Delhi; Pages: 256-259; ISBN: 978-93-95651-24-0; 2023
10. Barik, S.; & Padhi, S.; Internet Gaming Disorder Among Youths & the Associated Personality Traits; Youth and Wellbeing; Kunal Books, New Delhi; Pages: 207-215; ISBN: 978-93-95651-24-0; 2023
11. Padhi, S.; The Role of Need Saliency Theory in University Teachers; Krishna Publication House, Gujarat; ISBN: 978-93-90627-06-6; 2021
12. Padhi, S.; Indian Culture and Heritage; Indian Culture: An Overview; Akhand Publishing House, Delhi; Pages: 46-53; ISBN: 978-81-948850-6-1; 2021
13. Padhi, S.; Causes and Remedies of Value Crisis in Our Society; Relevance of Peace and Value Education in the Modern World; N.B Publications, Ghaziabad; Pages: 417-423; ISBN: 978-93-89234-84-8; 2020
14. Padhi, S.; & Biswal, K.K.; Mental Health Issues During And After Covid-19 Pandemic: A Micro- Level Enquiry; COVID-19 in India: Psycho- Social Perspectives; Swaraj Prakashan, New Delhi; Pages: 99-108; ISBN: 978-93-91916-32-9; 2021
15. Padhi, S.; Challenges of Covid-19 Pandemic and Uninterrupted Education System ; Evolution of New Teaching Practices in COVID-19; Akhand Publishing House, Delhi; Pages: 9-17; ISBN: 978-81-94793; 20205-6; 2020
16. Banerjee, A.; & Padhi, S.; Morality in Education: In the Light of NEP 2020; NEP - 2020: Its Vision About 21st Century Teacher Education; PEGASUS, Agartala; Pages: 109-116; ISBN: 978-81-958159-0-6; 2022
17. Dash, L.; & Padhi, S.; Challenges for Lady Teachers having Post- Partum Depression and New Education Policy- 2020; NEP - 2020: Its Vision About 21st Century Teacher Education; PEGASUS, Agartala; Pages: 87-93; ISBN: 978-81-958159-0-6; 2022
18. Barik, S.; & Padhi, S.; Role of Virtual Classes in Internet Gaming Disorder; NEP - 2020: Its Vision About 21st Century Teacher Education; PEGASUS, Agartala; Pages: 50-56; ISBN: 978-81-958159-0-6; 2022
19. Padhi, S.; Goswami, R.; Kumari, R.B; & Hembram, P.; Youth & Wellbeing, Kunal Books, New Delhi; Pages: 1-319; ISBN: 978-93-95651-24-0; 2023
20. Padhi, S.; Well Being of Orphan Adolescents; APH Publishing Corporation; ISBN: 978-93-313-2967-7; 2016

Sponsored Projects

1. Moral Reasoning, Moral Judgement and Role of Parents on the Attitude and Mental Health of CICL (sponsored by Gangadhar Meher University) 2024
2. Perceived Social Support and Mental Health of Tribal Adolescents (UGC Sponsored Minor Research Project) 2011
3. Social Support, Achievement Motivation and Mental Health of Adolescent Orphans (KISS sponsored Minor Research Project) 2010

Seminar / Symposia / Workshops / Short term Course organized

1. Extra Mural Lecture on Positive Youth Development, School of Psychology, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur.
2. Extra Mural Lecture on Life Skill Education: A Way to Maintain Mental Health of Youth, School of Psychology, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur.
3. Webinar on 'Wellbeing'- The Mantra for National Health, School of Psychology, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur.
4. International Webinar on Caring for Elderly Populations: Challenges and Solutions, School of Psychology, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur.
5. National Seminar on Youth, Wellness and Social Welfare, School of Psychology, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur.

Members of Professional Bodies

1. 1. Life Member, National Academy of Psychology (NAOP)
2. 2. Life Member, Orissa Commerce Association
3. 3. Member, CKNKH Foundation Author Committee

Extra Responsibility

1. 1. Head of the Department, School of Psychology
2. 2. Warden, Ladies Hostel-1
3. 3. In-Charge, University Counselling Center
4. 4. Associate OIC, P.G Admissions (2021-2022)