Dr. Swati Samantaray

Professor

Dr. Swati Samantaray, Professor in the Department of Humanities, School of Liberal Studies, KIIT University, has been a dedicated educator since 1997. She holds a Ph.D. in English from Utkal University and brings over 27 years of teaching experience in English Literature and Professional Communication. Honoured with the Best Faculty Award in 2012 by KIIT & KISS Founder Dr. A. Samanta, Dr. Samantaray has authored and edited several notable works, including The Mystic Flights of Tagore, Mysticism: A Literary Quest for Ultimate Reality, and Folklore: A Key to Cultural Understanding. Her research spans mysticism, feminism, ecocriticism, film and cultural studies, and digital humanities. A mentor and motivator, she blends academic excellence with social commitment, inspiring students toward holistic growth and humanistic values.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Ph.D. in English (2008), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

COURSE EXPERTISE

  • Indian English Literature
  • British Literature
  • American Literature

RESEARCH INTERESTS

mysticism, ecocriticism, feminism, film studies, cultural studies, blue humanities, digital humanities

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Dean (Research), School of Liberal Studies, KIIT Deemed to be University

  • Vice Chancellor’s Nominee for different activities of Ph.D. Program (including Ph.D. admission selection process)

  • Chairperson, School Level Research Committee (SLRC)

  • Member, Board of Studies, Department of Humanities

  • Member, Result Committee of Schools

  • Mentor of B. Tech & Ph.D. scholars

  • Chief Evaluator, Exam Committee

  • Observer for Examination

Awards and Achievements

  • Honoured with the Best Faculty Award in 2012 by the esteemed Founder of KIIT & KISS, Dr. A. Samanta.
  • Received a gold medal for dedicating and contributing 25 years to academia.

Outreach Activity

  • Member, Art of Giving

  • Session Chair for International Conferences

  • Member, K3 Ladies Klub

  • Participated in Plantation Drives

  • Participated in Mini Marathon and Patathon

Professional Membership

  • Member, Art of Giving
  • Life Member, ISTE