
Information
- Designation : Assistant Professor
- Email : dinamanibiswal@hum.nits.ac.in
- Phone : 8008409096
Key Notes
- Journals: 6
- PhD: Guided: 3
6
PUBLICATIONS3
DOCTORAL STUDENTS2
PROJECTSIntroduction [Biosketch]
- Dr. Dinamani Biswal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from IIT Tirupati, where his research focused on the economic analysis of crop insurance adoption and its impact on farm households in India. His doctoral work explored the determinants of crop insurance adoption, its effects on farm welfare, and risk-mitigation strategies such as crop diversification.
- Dr. Biswal’s research interests lie at the intersection of environmental economics, agricultural economics, and behavioral economics. His work primarily investigates the economic impacts of climate change, nature-based solutions, and sustainable agricultural practices, with a particular focus on climate risk management, and policy evaluation in South Asia. He has published in reputed journals such as Progress in Disaster Science, The Journal of Developing Areas, Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change Journal, and the Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, with additional research papers under review.
- At NIT Silchar, Dr. Biswal is actively involved in research and teaching, supervising Ph.D. scholars, and leading projects funded by ICSSR and AASSRC. He has also contributed to departmental administrative work, including procurement and organizing academic events.
Areas of Interest
- Micro Economics, Environmental Economics, Agricultural Economics, Public Policy, and Behavioral Economics
Institution | Year | Degree |
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Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh | 2023 | Ph.D. in Economics |
Utkal University, Odisha | 2018 | M.Phil in Economics |
Utkal University, Odisha | 2017 | MA in Economics |
B.J.B Autonomous College, Utkal University, Odisha | 2015 | BA in Economics |
Teaching Experience
NIT Silchar
National Law University, Tripura, Agartala
U.K Mahabir College, Madanpur, Kendrapara Odisha
Energy Economics
Uttam
Enrolled: 7 August 2024
Ongoing
Supervisor : Dr. Dinamani Biswal
Academic Year : 2024-2025
Environmental Economics
Firoj Kumar Sahu
Enrolled: 5 August 2024
Ongoing
Supervisor : Dr. Dinamani Biswal
Academic Year : 2024-2025
Comparative Public Policy
Anindita Mitra
Enrolled: 4 September 2023
Ongoing
Supervisor : Dr. Dinamani Biswal
Academic Year : 2023-2024
Sl.No: 1
Title Of Research Project: " Leveraging Indigenous Medical Care for Tourism and Livelihood in Assam "
Sponsored By:
Overall Budget: Rs 1200000
Status: Ongoing
Sl.No: 2
Title Of Research Project: " Crop Diversification: A Strategy for Resilient Livelihoods in Flood-Affected Assam "
Sponsored By:
Overall Budget: Rs AUD 5999
Duration: Nov 01, 2024 - Nov 01, 2025 (1 year)
Status: Ongoing
Principal Investigator: Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
Sl.No | Award/Recognition/Achievement | Year | Approved agency |
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1 | UGC-NET qualified for Assistant Professor | 2017 | UGC |
2 | Travel grant amount of 750 Euro for participating in South Asian Conference at Ireland India Institute, Dublin | 2023 | Ireland India Institute, Dublin |
3 | Travel grant amount USD 3000 for participating 17th Globelics conference held in Heredia, Costa Rica | 2021 | Globelics |
4 | Registration fee grant amount USD 200 from Friends of Globelics (FOG) Fund for the registration in 17th Globelics conference held in Heredia, Costa Rica | 2021 | Globelics |
5 | Junior Research fellowship/Half Time Research Assistantship for PhD by Ministry of Education India | 2018 | Ministry of Education India |
6 | Central Sector Scholarship, Ministry of Education | 2012 | Ministry of Education India |