Dr.Dinamani Biswal

Information

  • Designation : Assistant Professor
  • Email : dinamanibiswal@hum.nits.ac.in
  • Phone : 8008409096

Key Notes

  • Journals: 6
  • PhD: Guided: 3

6

PUBLICATIONS

3

DOCTORAL STUDENTS

2

PROJECTS

Introduction [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
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
Assistant Professor of Economics
2 November 2023 - Present
NIT Silchar

Assistant Professor of Economics
11 October 2023 - 1 November 2023
National Law University, Tripura, Agartala

Lecturer in the Department of Economics
24 January 2023 - 9 October 2023
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
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
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