Dr. Niyati Das currently serving as the Professor cum Principal at Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar was awarded aprestigious international recognition of Excellent Researcher Awardby Scientific Laurels Committee on 1st July2026 based on her exceptional academic and research accomplishments. Dr. Das is a distinguished nursing academician, researcher, and administrator with 34 years of professional experience in nursing education, clinical practice, academic leadership, and research.As per the jury members of this award Dr. Das has consistently demonstrated excellence through impactful scientific research, high-quality peer-reviewed publications, randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, interdisciplinary collaborations, and scholarly leadership.
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.Dr. Das has established herself as a prolific researcher with extensive contributions to maternal and child health, neonatal nursing, paediatric 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 Paediatric 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.
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 Paediatric 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 paediatric nursing interventions.
She has actively promoted research culture, innovation in nursing education, ethical research practices, and faculty development, mentoring numerous postgraduate scholars and young researchers.Throughout her career, Dr. Das has earned recognition for her outstanding contributions to nursing education, research, and academic leadership. 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.This recognition not only honours her individual achievements but also underscores the growing importance of nursing research in advancing healthcare globally.
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