Pragnya Prakashini Parida

Areas of Interest & Expertise

  • Climate change mitigation
  • Renewable energy
  • Sustainable development
  • Environmental conservation
  • Waste management
  • Data analytics

Biography

Pragnya holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Utkal University along with postgraduate diploma in Computer Applications and a certificate in advanced Excel. With over 12 years of experience in an academic setup, Pragnya comes with a deep understanding of multiple roles in schools — as smart class coordinator, computer science teacher, and primary teacher. 

Her areas of interest include sustainable development, environmental conservation, and waste management.

Pragnya is part of the admissions team at the university and manages data and queries. 

Prior to joining the university, Pragnya worked as smart class coordinator at Kakatpur High School in Odisha. She was responsible for facilitating a positive learning environment and ensuring technological proficiency.

Outside of work, Pragnya enjoys pursuing her passion for cooking and her interest in regional specialties in traditional dishes.