Dr. Lipismita Samal is an Assistant Professor in the PG Department of Poultry Science, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar. She completed her BVSc&AH from CVSc&AH, OUAT, Bhubaneswar in 2007, followed by an MVSc in Animal Nutrition in 2009 and a PhD in Animal Nutrition in 2012 from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar. She joined OUAT as an Assistant Professor in 2012 and has since developed a strong academic, research, training, and extension profile in poultry science and animal nutrition.

Research Contributions

Dr. Samal has made significant contributions to poultry production, animal nutrition, indigenous poultry conservation, and sustainable livestock farming. Her research includes the identification and phenotypic characterization of indigenous chicken populations of Odisha, including Hansli, Nusuri, Vezaguda, and Phulbani. Her work also focuses on developing suitable poultry birds through crossbreeding for backyard rearing, studying climatic factors affecting poultry production, and assessing the nutritional requirements of poultry.

Her broader research interests include functional foods for dogs and phytogenic feed additives for reducing methanogenesis and improving the rumen ecosystem of buffaloes. She has served as Principal Investigator in 2 research projects and Co-Principal Investigator in 6 projects.

Publications & Scholarly Output

Dr. Samal has an extensive record of scholarly contributions, comprising 50 research papers, 52 technical articles, 20 book chapters, and 12 technical books. She has presented 23 scientific papers at international conferences and 68 papers at national conferences. She has also submitted 5 sequences to NCBI GenBank and prepared 8 brochures/leaflets. Her research expertise has led to invitations to review manuscripts for reputed national and international journals.

Awards, Honours & Recognition

Her academic and scientific achievements have been recognized through several prestigious honours. She received the Dr. S.K. Talpatra Award from IVRI for 2012–13 and a Certificate of Recognition at the 7th Asia Pacific Conference on Clinical Nutrition in Bangkok. She has also received the Alaka Manjari Rath Memorial Award for Best Woman Scientist of OUAT (2016), Best Research Scientist Award of OUAT (2021), Member of NAVS (2022), and Best Woman Scientist Award of OUAT (2023).

Her other recognitions include the Animal Nutrition Excellence Award 2025, Dr. C.M. Singh National Award of Excellence 2020, Dr. R.K. Goel Memorial Award of Excellence, Padmashree Dr. B.V. Rao Poultry Entrepreneurs Global Icons Award 2020, World Rabies Day Award 2020, Ram Singh Memorial National Animal Welfare Award 2020, and Smt. Rajvanshi Devi Memorial Award 2020.

International Exposure & Scientific Engagement

Dr. Samal has received international travel support from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, to present her research at international scientific conferences in Bangkok, Thailand, and Paris, France. She has also received financial support from organizations in New Zealand and the Greenhouse Gases and Animal Agriculture (GGAA) Organising Committee for publication of her research work.

Teaching, Mentoring & Training

Dr. Samal has guided 17 MVSc students, served as co-guide for 45 MVSc students, and co-guided 1 PhD student. She is a Certified Master Trainer for Small Poultry Farming and Food Micro and Small Enterprises and has conducted 20 training programmes on improved poultry rearing. She regularly serves as a resource person for livestock-farming training programmes and has contributed to scientific outreach through radio and television talks.

Professional Contributions

She is a life member of 14 professional societies and actively contributes to the scientific and professional community through research evaluation, manuscript review, training, student mentoring, and extension activities. Her work combines scientific research with practical applications for poultry farmers and small-scale livestock production systems.

Eligibility for Outstanding Scientist Award

Dr. Lipismita Samal demonstrates a strong and sustained record of scientific research, academic excellence, scholarly publication, project involvement, student mentorship, international scientific exposure, professional service, and livestock-farming extension. Her contributions to indigenous poultry characterization, backyard poultry production, animal nutrition, climate-responsive poultry management, and sustainable livestock practices are supported by substantial research publications, books, technical articles, project experience, and scientific presentations.

Her multiple institutional, national, and professional recognitions, together with her extensive mentoring and training activities, establish a distinguished record of scientific and academic contribution. Based on these achievements, Dr. Lipismita Samal is eligible to be considered for the Outstanding Scientist Award in Scientific Laurels, recognizing her notable contributions to poultry science, animal nutrition, research, education, and sustainable livestock development.