Dr. Soumya Sonalika

Professor

Dr. Soumya Sonalika is a distinguished nursing academician and researcher in Community Health Nursing, serving at KINS, KIIT DU. She holds a Master’s degree with distinction and additional qualifications in healthcare management, digital health, and national mentorship. With 15 years of experience research and teaching roles, she has authored numerous publications in national and international journals and received a national research grant in community mental health. She holds multiple healthcare-related patents and has contributed to many conferences as an organizer, chairperson, and resource person. Her achievements include the Outstanding Teacher Award (2022), Best Paper Presenter Award(2024)(2018), along with active membership in TNAI, SOMI, NRSI, and other professional bodies.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Ph.D in Nursing, M.Sc Nursing(Community Health) Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital &Health Care Management(PGDHHM)

COURSE EXPERTISE

Community Health Nursing, Community Mental health Nursing

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Breast cancer, Digital detoxification, Epidemiology,Mental health Nurse led intervention, Substance Use, Adolescents, Internet Addiction, EpidemiologyA

Administrative Responsibilities

Faculty in charge for Quality Assurance, School Level Counselling Mentoring Committee, Curriculum Committee Memberg

Awards and Achievements

Best Paper Presenter Award at the 3rd International Virtual Conference by LGBRIMH with Arizona Indian Nurses Association and ABD-SUD Care Group (2024), Outstanding Teacher Award from Research India Foundation (2022), First Prize in Oral Scientific Paper at the 5th SOMI State Conference at AIIMS Bhubaneswar (2018), and Best Anchor Award at the 31st SNA Biennial Conference (2025).

Outreach Activity

All community-based extension activities- Organised Art of Giving, School Health Awareness Programme, Street Play, Community Health Education, IEC, Sensitization programs, Donations etc. at Old age home, Schools (Blind, Deaf & Dumb Schools/ CHETNA/ Orphanage). Mock drill on disaster preparedness

Professional Membership

Trained Nurses Association of India(TNAI) Life Member, Chairperson Programme Committee of T.N.A.I State Branch, Odisha from 2010-2014, Society of Midwives, India(SOMI), Nursing Research Society of India(NRSI), Innovational Manuscript Publication Group(IMPG) Membership, Nurses Teachers Association of India, Research India Foundation Member

Projects & Consultancies

TNAI `S National Nurses Research Grant (TNNRG)-2022
« An Operational research on Community Mental Health Nursing Education and Services in Odisha: A Gap Analysis and Way forward”

Patents and Innovations

• BIG DATA, CLOUD BASED DETERMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEIGHT AND HEART BEAT OF MALE AND FEMALE. 2022
• THE IMPORTANCE OF NURSES IN PREVENTING INFANT AND UNDER-5 YEAR CHILD MORTALITY.2022
• SMART MEDICATION DISPENSING SYSTEM.2025
• SMART PERIPHERAL INTRAVENOUS KIT.2025
• ADVANCED AMBU (ARTIFICIAL MANUAL BREATHING UNIT).2025
• (SACT) – SMART AUTO CARDIAC TABLE, A SMART AUTOMATIC MULTI -FUNCTIONAL CARDIAC TABLE.2025
• MULTI-FUNCTIONAL HOSPITAL BED WITH INTEGRATED ACCESSORIES.2025