Dr. Niyati Das is a distinguished nursing academician, researcher, and administrator with 34 years of professional experience in nursing education, clinical practice, academic leadership, and research. She is currently serving as the Professor cum Principal (In-Charge) of the Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, a position she has held since September 2022. Prior to this, she served as Professor-cum-Vice Principal, Associate Professor, and held several key academic and administrative positions within KIIT.

Her professional journey began as a Staff Nurse at Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, followed by progressive leadership roles including Sister Tutor, Nursing Superintendent, Vice Principal, and Principal in reputed nursing institutions. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to excellence in nursing education, institutional development, and quality healthcare.

Beyond institutional leadership, Dr. Das serves as the Chairperson of the School Level Research Committee, a Member of the Ethics Committee at KIMS, and a Member of the Academic Council of KIIT Deemed to be University, contributing significantly to academic governance, research ethics, and curriculum advancement.

Research Contributions

Dr. Das has established herself as a prolific researcher with extensive contributions to maternal and child health, neonatal nursing, pediatric nursing, nursing education, public health, mental health, infection prevention, and evidence-based clinical practice. She has authored and co-authored numerous research papers published in reputed national and international peer-reviewed journals, including F1000Research, Cureus, Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Current Pediatric Research, International Journal of Current Research and Review, and several Springer Nature conference proceedings.

Her research includes randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, experimental studies, and educational intervention research, focusing on improving patient outcomes and nursing practice. She is also currently leading research projects on caregiver education for disabled children and interventions for adolescent premenstrual syndrome.

Publications & Academic Contributions

Dr. Das has published more than 30 research articles, published 3 books, book chapters, conference papers, patents and scholarly publications. She is the author of the textbook "Procedure Manual for Pediatric Nursing", published by CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, which has become a valuable resource for nursing students and educators.

Her scholarly work has significantly advanced nursing knowledge in areas such as neonatal care, breastfeeding, kangaroo mother care, pain management, menstrual hygiene, HIV/AIDS education, COVID-19 awareness, complementary feeding, and pediatric nursing interventions.

Leadership & Academic Service

An accomplished academic leader, Dr. Das has organized numerous national and international conferences, continuing nursing education (CNE) programmes, faculty development programmes, workshops, and research seminars. She has served as Conference Chair, Session Chair, External Evaluator, Resource Person, Moderator, and Organizing Secretary at prestigious academic events in India and abroad, including the Asia Pacific Conference on Nursing Sciences and Healthcare, Dubai.

She has actively promoted research culture, innovation in nursing education, ethical research practices, and faculty development, mentoring numerous postgraduate scholars and young researchers.

Professional Recognition

Throughout her career, Dr. Das has earned recognition for her outstanding contributions to nursing education, research, and academic leadership. Her work demonstrates excellence in:

• Nursing education and curriculum development
• Clinical research and evidence-based nursing practice
• Academic administration and institutional leadership
• Research mentoring and capacity building
• National and international scientific collaborations
• Organization of academic conferences and professional development programmes
• Accolades as a International researcher ISSN award, Leadership Award, Best Nurse Award

Eligibility for the Excellent Researcher Award 

Dr. Niyati Das is a highly deserving candidate for the Excellent Researcher Award – Scientific Laurels based on her exceptional academic and research accomplishments. With nearly three decades of experience, she has consistently demonstrated excellence through impactful scientific research, high-quality peer-reviewed publications, randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, interdisciplinary collaborations, and scholarly leadership.

Her extensive publication record in internationally recognized journals, active involvement in funded and ongoing research, authorship of academic books, mentorship of nursing researchers, and significant contributions to advancing evidence-based nursing practice have strengthened healthcare education and clinical outcomes. Furthermore, her leadership in promoting research ethics, academic innovation, and international scientific collaboration reflects her unwavering commitment to scientific excellence.

Dr. Das's sustained contributions to nursing science, healthcare research, and academic leadership make her exceptionally well qualified for the Excellent Researcher Award – Scientific Laurels, recognizing her outstanding impact on nursing research, education, and global healthcare advancement.