Ranked among the Top 2% Scientists globally in the prestigious Stanford–Elsevier list for research excellence.
Prof. Ganapati Panda
Research Advisor, CGU, Odisha
Former Deputy Director of IIT, Bhubaneswar
Life Time Achievement Award by Ravenshaw University Fellow of National Academy of Engineering (FNAE) Member of Technology Advisory Board (C-DOT) Senior Scientist Award (Odisha Bigyan Academy)

Academic Journey

Administrative Experience

2018 - Present

Research Advisor

CV Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar
2013 - 2018

Professor (On Re-employment)

IIT Bhubaneswar
2010 - 2013

Deputy Director

IIT Bhubaneswar
2009 - 2011

Dean (Academic Affairs)

IIT Bhubaneswar
2009 - 2011

Member, Board of Governors

IIT Bhubaneswar
2009 - present

Member, Senate

IIT Bhubaneswar
2009 - 2010, 2012 - 2013

Head, School of Electrical Sciences

IIT Bhubaneswar
2008 - 2009, 2003 - 2005

Dean (Administration)

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
2004 - 2009

Coordinator, TEQIP-World bank project

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
2005 - 2006, 2006 - 2008

Director

National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
2003 - 2005

Head, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
2006 - 2009, 2002 - 2005

Member, Board of Governors

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
2001 - 2003, 1997 - 1999, 1993 - 1995, 1988 - 1991

Member, Senate

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

Academic Positions Held

2018 - present

Professorial Fellow

IIT Bhubaneswar
2018 - present

Visiting Professor

IIIT Vadodara, IIIT Kanchipuram, NIT Meghalaya
2019 - 2020

AICTE-INAE Distinguished Visiting Professorship

2019 - present

Margadarshak

AICTE
2013 - 2018

Professor (On Re-employment)

IIT Bhubaneswar
2009 - 2013

Professor, School of Electrical Sciences

IIT Bhubaneswar
2006 - 2009, 1988 - 2005

Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
1979 - 1988

Reader

University College of Engineering, Burla (Sambalpur University)
1972 - 1979

Lecturer

University College of Engineering, Burla (Sambalpur University)

Teaching Philosophy

Teaching, for me, has always been more than the transmission of knowledge—it is a sacred responsibility to ignite minds, shape character, and inspire a sense of purpose. I believe that a true teacher must be both a guide and a fellow learner: someone who nurtures curiosity, encourages questioning, and creates an environment where students feel empowered to explore and evolve.

My teaching style has been shaped by simplicity, clarity, and a deep respect for every learner's potential. I have always emphasized conceptual understanding over rote learning, and real-world applications over abstract repetition. Whether teaching undergraduate fundamentals or guiding doctoral research, I strive to relate principles to practice—connecting theory with relevance.

I view every classroom as a dialogue, not a monologue. Encouraging open discussion, listening actively, and mentoring beyond the syllabus have been central to my approach. Many of my former students are now educators and researchers across IITs, NITs, and global institutions. Their success is not just a reflection of what was taught—but of how they were trusted, challenged, and believed in.

To teach is to touch the future—and it has been the most fulfilling part of my journey.

Contributions to Academic Growth

Infrastructure developed (labs, centers, programs)