Dr. Uttam Kumar Panda

Assistant Professor

Phone: +919826303884 I Date of Joining: 21.12.2011

Education

– Ph.D. (Sociology): 2011. Devi AhilyaVishwavidyalaya) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
– M.Phil. (Social Science): Devi AhilyaVishwavidyalaya) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
– M.A. (Sociology): Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
– B.A. (Sociology Honours): (First Merit in Honours), Fakir Mohan University, Odisha

Courses Taught

– Sociology of Law
– Sociological Thought
– Research Methods in Social Sciences
– Research Methods and Legal Writing
– Introduction to Sociology
– Indian Society: Structure and Processes
– Social Psychology
– Sociology of Development

Summary

Dr. Uttam Kumar Panda is a Senior Assistant Professor and Head of the Centre for Law and Sociology at Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. With more than 17 years of teaching and research experience, he has been actively engaged in interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship at the interface of law and social sciences. Dr. Panda’s academic interests include Gender and Family Studies, Social Theory, Social Policy, Social Psychology, Sociology of Law, Sociology of Media, and Research Methodology. He has authored and edited scholarly books and published numerous research articles in reputed national and international journals, including Web of Science and Scopus-indexed publications. His research contributions address important contemporary themes such as gender relations, family dynamics, social media and cultural change, indigenous knowledge systems, child protection policies, and sustainable livelihoods etc. He has presented research papers in several national and international conferences and seminars in India and Abroad. He is a Life Member of the Indian Sociological Society and a Member of the International Council of Jurists, London. He has also served as a resource person and keynote speaker in various academic programmes and faculty development initiatives across India and has delivered invited lectures internationally as well.

Publications

Books

1. Choudhary, M., Verma, A., Panda, U. K., Kedia, R., Karmakar, P. (2025). The Role of Humanities in Understanding Society: A Broad Perspective (Edited), Chyren Publication, India, ISBN: 9789371433235.
2. Panda, Uttam Kumar (2021). Gender Roles, Career and Structure: A Study on Two-Working Families in India, Redshine Publication Pvt. Ltd., India, ISBN: 978-93-90937-63-9. DOI: 10.25215/9390937639.
3. Panda, Uttam Kumar (2015). Gender Issues and Challenges in Twenty First Century (Edited), Satyam Law International, India, ISBN-978-93-82823-20-9.

Research Articles/Papers in Journals

1. Ohri, U. A., Kalidasan, R., Saxena, S., & Panda, U. K. (2025). Integrative human resource strategies for occupational stress management: A cross-disciplinary analysis through geography, urban development, and organizational dynamics. Journal of Applied Bioanalysis, 11(8), 9–17. (ISSN 2405-710X). Green Publication, India. (Scopus Indexed). DOI:10.53555/jab.v11i8.1647.
2. Srivastava, S., Prasad, P., Raut, N. V., Panda, U. K., Tupat, A. R., Reddy, M. K. (2025). Impact of Sensory Cues in The Digital Marketing Environment. Advances in Consumer Research, 2 (6), 2612-2617. ISSN: 0098-9258. Association of Consumer Research, USA.). (Scopus Indexed).
https://acr-journal.com/publications?author=6612.
3. Panda, U. K. & Kumar, S. (2025). India’s Child Protection Framework: Achievements, Shortcomings and Roadmap for Reform. International Journal of For Multidisciplinary Research, 7 (6), 1-11. E-ISSN: 2582-2160. (Peer Reviewed)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.64732
4. Bansal Tulika, Deeksha Bordoloi, Pawan Kumar Gupta, Uttam Kumar Panda and Prasanta Kumar Das (2025). Cultural Diversities and Social Integration in Global Cities. Journal of Applied Bioanalysis, 11 (1), 27-35. (ISSN 2405-710X).
(Scopus Indexed). DOI: http://doi.org/10.53555/jab.v11i1.057
5. Panda, Uttam Kumar (2024). Understanding the Influence of Social Media on Undergraduate Students: A Review Analysis. AJANTA, Vol. 13 No. 1 (III), pp. 137-143, ISSN: 2277-5730 (Peer Reviewed)
6. Mohanty, R. K. and Panda, Uttam Kumar (2024). Sustainable Livelihoods and Indigenous Knowledge as A Catalyst for Micro-Entrepreneurs in Chhattisgarh. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, 30 (2), 1665-1676. (ISSN:1300-4832 E-ISSN:2148-2403). (Scopus Indexed)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/kuey.v30i2.8793.
7. Panda, Uttam Kumar & Archana R. Tupat (2023). Social Networking and Cultural Impacts: Insights from Indian University Students. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, 29(4), 3955–3959. (ISSN:1300-4832 E-ISSN:2148-2403). DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/kuey.v29i4.8715. (Scopus Indexed)
8. Panda, Uttam Kumar (2023). Empowering Rural Women Through Sustainable Livelihood Strategies: A Review Analysis of Gender Disparities, Resources, and Inclusive Development. AJANTA, Vol. 12 No. 4 (III), pp. 7-12 ISSN: 2277-5730. (Peer Reviewed)
9. Tupat, A. R. and Panda, Uttam Kumar (2021). Advantageous and Adversative Impact of Social Media on Undergraduate Law Students. Innovations, Vol. 64, No. 4, PP. 799-809, ISSN: 12674982 (P), 19650256 (E). (Scopus Indexed)
10. Panda, Uttam Kumar (2019). Gendering Decision Making and Status Dynamics of Women: A Study of Two-Working Families of India. AJANTA, Vol. 8, No.1, pp. 94-100, ISSN: 2277-5730. (Peer Reviewed)
11. Panda, Uttam Kumar (2018). Two-Working Families, Workplace and Stress Factors: An Empirical View. AJANTA, Vol. 7, No.4, pp. 109-114, ISSN: 2277-5730. (Peer Reviewed)
12. Panda, Uttam Kumar, Indian Gender Roles in Transition: Between the Structures (2017). AJANTA, Vol. 6, No.3, pp. 143-149, ISSN: 2277-5730. (Peer Reviewed)
13. Panda, Uttam Kumar, (2011) “Role Conflict, Stress and Dual-Career Couples: An Empirical Study” The Journal of Family Welfare, Vol.57, No.2, Pp72-88 ISSN: 0022-1074. (Peer Reviewed)
14. Panda, Uttam Kumar (2010), “Career, Conflict and Attitude: Change and Continuity” in Research, Analysis and Evaluation, Vol.1, Issue No.5, pp54-57, ISSN-0975-3486. (Peer Reviewed)
15. Panda, Uttam Kumar, (2010) “Working Couples and Changing Domestic Roles: Why and How These Consequences??” Research Link, Vol.-IX (4), pp. 58-60 ISSN-0973-1628 (Peer Reviewed)
16. Dash, S. K. and Panda, Uttam Kumar (2004), “Era of Globalization and Education in India” in Third Concept: An International Journal of Ideas, Vol. 18, No.208, ISSN 0970-7247, pp 49-52. (Peer Reviewed)

Book Chapters

1. Panda, Uttam Kumar (2015). “Gendered Attitude in Domestic Work Participation: A Study of Two-working Families in India” in Gender Issues and Challenges in Twenty First Century, Edited by Uttam K. Panda, Satyam Law International, New Delhi, ISBN-978-93-82823-20-9.
2. Panda, Uttam Kumar (2009), “Decentralization, Local Self-Governance and Gender: Moving towards More Equality” in Decentralized Governance and Development, Edited by T. M. Joseph, Deep & Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. ISBN 9781-8450-155-1, pp 50-66.

Membership in Professional Bodies and Councils

1. Nominated Member, Academic Council, HNLU from 2022-2025.
2. Life Member, Indian Sociological Society, New Delhi
3. Advisory Board Member, Centre for Socio-Legal Studies and Research (CSLSR), Dharmashastra National Law University, Madhya Pradesh
4. Member (2021-2026), International Council of Jurists, Buckingham Palace Road, London

Resource Person/Invited Lectures Delivered

1. Contributed as a Session Chair in the National E-Conference on Elderly Women and Law: Rights, Care and Dignity, organized by Centre For Socio-Legal Studies and Research (CSLSR), Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh on 8 March 2026.
2. Delivered a Talk as a Resource Person on National Education Policy 2020 and Scope for Employment Opportunities in the National Webinar on National Education Policy 2020 and Employment Oriented Education, organized by the Government Girls College, Chachoda, Guna, Madhya Pradesh on 4 November 2025.
3. Delivered a Talk as a Resource Person on Legal Awareness and Social Movements: A Sociological Perspective in the National Seminar on NyayaSpandana: Empowering Legal Literacy, organized by the Social Justice Forum of International Sai Sewa Trust, Manjhanpur, Uttar Pradesh, held on 24th August 2025.
4. Delivered an Invited Lecture as a Resource Person on Research Methodology at the Department of Law, Kalinga University, Raipur on 12 November 2024.
5. Contributed as Resource Person for the Seven-Days Online Faculty Development Programme on Exploring Emerging Research Methodologies in Law and Social Sciences Organized by Amity Law School, Amity University, Ranchi, Jharkhand on 27 July 2024.
6. Delivered a Keynote Address as Resource Person on New Education Policy 2020 and Aspects of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the National Webinar, Organized by Govt. Girls College, Khargone, Madhya Pradesh on 29 May 2024.
7. Contributed as Resource Person for the One Day Online International Conference on Facets of Social Justice in the Vision of a Developed India@2047: harnessing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Legacy, Organized by Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur on 14 April 2024.
8. Contributed as Resource Person for the One Day Online International Conference on Human Rights in Contemporary World: Prospects and Challenges, Organized by Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur on 10 December 2023.
9. Contributed as Resource Person for the One Day Online National Conference on Energy Law: Empowering India’s Energy Future Navigating the Legal Landscape, Organized by Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur in Collaboration with Chhattisgarh State Electricity Commission on 4-5 November 2023.
10. Delivered a Talk as Resource Person on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) with Reference the 2023 Supreme Court Judgement on Aureliano Fernandes Vs State of Goa at Doordarshan, (National) Raipur on 19 August 2023.
11. Delivered a lecture on Publish or Perish: Are you ready to accept the challenge? as a Resource Person in the Faculty Development Programme on Research, Publication & Ethics-Virtual Mode, Organized by The ICFAI University Tripura, Agartala from 16 -20 August 2022.
12. Delivered a lecture on Sustainable Development Goals: A Complete Roadmap to Transform Our World as a Resource Person in the National Webinar on Sustainable Development Goals: Vision for Socio-economic Development, Organized by S.N. Govt. P.G. College, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh on 25 February 2021.
13. Delivered a talk/lecture on Doubling of Farmers’ Income in India, Its Challenges and Strategies: A Sociological Angle as a Resource Person in the Webinar jointly organized by Dept. of Economics, Guru Jambeswar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana; and Food and Agriculture Institute, The University of the Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada on 7 July 2020.
14. Delivered a lecture on Society, Law and Their Interface as a Resource Person at Vikash Law School, Bargarh, Odisha on 30 May 2020.
15. Delivered a lecture on Research Methods as a Resource Person at School of Law, Chettinad Academy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 30 April 2020.
16. Delivered an Invited Lecture on Environment Protection and Missing Values in the National Convention on National Enviro-Meet, organized by ESDA at Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi on 7 May 2018.
17. Delivered an Invited Lecture on Role Conflict, Stress and Their Coping Strategies: An Indian Perspective at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, on 22 February 2012 in Discoveries Speaker Series at the University of the Frazer Valley (UFV), Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.
18. Delivered an Invited Lecture on Indian Gender Roles in Transition at Global Development Institute, on 22 February 2012 in Discoveries Speaker Series at the University of the Frazer Valley (UFV), Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.
19. Delivered an Invited Lecture on Restructuring Rural Livelihoods in India: A Case Study of WORLP at Department of Geography, UFV on 23 February 2012 in Discoveries Speaker Series at the University of the Frazer Valley (UFV), Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.