Prof. Devi Prasad Misra is the Officer on Special Duty and Vice-Chancellor (I/C) of Vikram Dev University, Jeypore, Odisha. With over 31 years of teaching and 28 years of research experience, he holds M.Com., M.B.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees. A prolific academic, he has authored 12 books, published 130 research papers, and holds 4 patents. Prof. Misra has mentored 27 Ph.D. and 22 M.Phil. scholars. He has served in key administrative roles at F.M. University, including Director of IQAC and Chairman of the P.G. Council. His global academic engagements include visits to Vietnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Laos, reflecting his commitment to educational excellence and international collaboration.