Dr. Pritam Tripathy

Dr. Pritam Tripathy is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fisheries Economics, Extension and Statistics at the School of Fisheries, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha. He holds a Ph.D. in Fisheries Economics from the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai. His academic and research interests span fisheries economics, developmental and environmental economics, production economics, entrepreneurship development, evaluation methodologies, and statistical applications, with proficiency in analytical tools such as SPSS, PSPP, and Jamovi. Dr. Tripathy has an extensive research portfolio, including several publications in reputed national and international journals. He is currently serving as Co-Principal Investigator for a NABARD-funded project and actively mentors postgraduate scholars while coordinating a range of extension initiatives focused on sustainable and innovative aquaculture practices. In addition to his teaching and research roles, Dr. Tripathy regularly conducts capacity-building workshops and training programs to facilitate knowledge transfer and empower rural communities. His active engagement in district-level farmer-scientist interactions and as a resource person in aquaculture training programs underscores his dedication to bridging the gap between research and practice. He is also a life member of several professional organizations, reflecting his enduring commitment to advancing aquaculture science and enhancing rural livelihoods through education, research, and policy-oriented outreach.