Dr. Sibangini Misra is a dedicated botanist currently serving as a Lecturer in Botany at Maharishi College of Natural Law, Bhubaneswar, under the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha. She possesses a strong academic foundation, consistently distinguished by top rankings throughout her educational journey. Her exceptional academic performance earned her several prestigious university and college awards, including multiple gold medals and memorial awards recognizing her as the Best Graduate and Best Post-Graduate of her university.

Research Contributions

Dr. Misra has established a significant scholarly presence in the fields of Ethnobotany, Green Biotechnology, Nutritional Botany, and Plant Stress Physiology. She has published ten research papers in reputed national and international journals. Her work spans key areas such as sustainable development through green biotechnology, edible plant biodiversity of South Odisha, nutritional evaluation of traditional food plants, and plant response to environmental stress. Her research contributions highlight her commitment to documenting indigenous knowledge and supporting sustainable food resources for rural and tribal communities.

Academic & Professional Engagements

Dr. Misra is actively associated with the Virtual Tutorial Project (VTP) under the Equity Enhancement initiative funded by RUSA-1.0 and the Government of Odisha, implemented at DDCE, Utkal University. In this role, she has successfully contributed to the development of high-quality e-content for undergraduate courses, supporting inclusive and technology-enabled education. She has also presented numerous research papers at several national and international conferences, demonstrating active engagement with the global scientific community.

Key Publications (Selected)

• Role of Green Biotechnology in Sustainable Development (IJSET, 2025)

• Effect of Neem Leaf Extract on Fungal Growth (JETIR, 2022)

• Effect of Salt Stress on Germination of Mungbean Seeds (JETIR, 2021)

• A series of influential ethnobotanical and nutritional studies on edible plants and leafy vegetables of South Odisha (2013–2020)

Achievements & Honors

Dr. Misra’s academic excellence has been consistently recognized with numerous awards, including:

• Merit Certificate for securing 1st position in HSC Examination (2002)

• Best Graduate of the University (2007) – Rama Chandra Patnaik Memorial Award

• Best Graduate of the College (2007) – Smt. Monorama Mishra Shield

• Gold Medals for Highest Marks in B.Sc. (2006) & P.G. (2009)

• Multiple memorial awards for outstanding academic performance at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

These distinctions reflect her strong commitment to academic excellence and research advancement.

Fields of Expertise

• Ethnobotany

• Plant Biochemistry

• Plant Physiology

• Plant Nutrition & Edible Plant Resources

• Green Biotechnology

• Plant Stress Physiology

• Environmental and Agricultural Sciences

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award

Given her notable research contributions, strong publication record, academic excellence, and service in higher education, Dr. Sibangini Misra is fully eligible for the Women Researcher Award under Scientific Laurels or similar recognitions. Her impactful work in ethnobotany and sustainable plant science, combined with her long-standing academic achievements and contributions to society through research, make her a strong and deserving candidate for such awards.