Dr. Sambhabi Patnaik
Assistant Professor
Dr. Sambhabi Patnaik joined KIIT Law School as an Assistant Professor in April 2018. A university topper, she graduated in 2014 with honors in Intellectual Property Rights and earned her LL.M. from NLU Jodhpur in Cyber Law and Cyber Security in 2015. She was awarded her Ph.D. in Cyber Law in 2024. Prior to academia, she worked as an Intellectual Property Associate at a leading IPR firm in Bangalore, gaining valuable industry experience. She has also conducted training at institutions including the State Police Academy. A passionate traveler and national-level chess player, Dr. Patnaik has represented India in international student exchange camps and values holistic development. She is a recipient of the KIIT merit scholarship and is known for her love of reading and multidisciplinary learning.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s in Law, Master’s in Cyber Law and Cyber Security, UGC-NET qualified in Law, and Ph.D. in Cyber Law.
COURSE EXPERTISE
Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Law, Health Law, IPR, Entertainment Law
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Law, Health Law, IPR
Administrative Responsibilities
Convenor-Alumni Relation Committee, Convenor- Centre for cyber law & cyber security, Co-Convenor Moot Court Society, Member -School Level Research Committee, Member- IQAC, Member Centre for Intellectual Property Studies, Member- Industrial Engagement (Training & Placement Cell), Member- Legal Aid Clinic
Outreach Activity
Conducting training programs at Biju Patnaik State Police Academy, Odisha,; Resource Person to speak at the Faculty Development Programme on “SemiconIndia: A future perspective” at VIT-AP University, Andhra Pradesh.; resource person for the “Two-day training program on Patents” by Bhubaneswar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster (BCKIC) foundation, an initiative by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India in collaboration with Science and Technology Department, Government of Odisha; a resource person and moderator for “First Open discussion on IPR paradigm of the State and next steps to be undertaken to further reinforce the IP ecosystem” under Science and Technology Department, Government of Odisha.
Professional Membership
Member, Cambridge Higher Education Panel
Patents and Innovations
Design Patent – Artificial Intelligence based Medical Device for measuring bodily fluid in neonates , granted on Feb 2024