« Prof . Dr. Manjubala Dash is an eminent nursing academician, researcher, administrator, author, innovator, and international speaker with over 28 years of distinguished experience in nursing education, research, clinical practice, and academic administration.

« Mam earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai. Her pursuit of academic excellence continued through several prestigious national and international professional development programmes, including the Indo-American Evidence-Based Practice Fellowship in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University.

« She has served as a Ph.D. guide, co-guide, doctoral committee member, research mentor, and supervisor for undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. scholars, having guided more than 120 research studies.

« An accomplished researcher, Mam, has published an extensive number of scientific papers in reputed national and international peer-reviewed journals.

« As a prolific author, Mam has written and edited several standard nursing textbooks covering subjects such as Foundation of Nursing, Nursing Management and Administration, Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Applied Microbiology, Applied Psychology, Nursing Education, Nursing Theories, and Midwifery.

« Mam is also an innovator with two design patents to her credit, including innovations in foetal health monitoring and digital patient care management, along with two registered copyrights.

« She has played a pivotal role in organising and conducting Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) training programmes across India for healthcare professionals, ASHA workers, ANMs, Anganwadi workers, and nursing personnel, and is widely recognised for promoting breastfeeding, maternal nutrition, and newborn health.

« Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator in several multicentric national and international collaborative research projects.

« Recipient of the Best Teacher Award, Excellence in Nursing Education Award, Outstanding Researcher Award, Best Paper Presentation Award, and several Certificates of Appreciation and Letters of Recognition from government organisations, universities, professional associations, and healthcare institutions for her outstanding contributions to nursing education, research, and community service.

« Invited as a keynote speaker, guest speaker, and resource person at numerous national and international conferences, workshops, faculty development programmes, and continuing nursing education (CNE) programmes.

« Served as Ph.D. examiner, M.Sc. examiner, question paper setter, curriculum expert, and Board of Studies member for various universities.

« She has worked extensively with government hospitals, medical colleges, and public health institutions to strengthen maternal and child health services through evidence-based practice and community-based research.

« Served as IEC Member Secretary and actively contributed to institutional research ethics, quality assurance, and academic governance.

« Promotes women's empowerment by educating communities on reproductive health, family planning, antenatal care, postnatal care, menstrual hygiene, and cervical cancer screening.

« Guided community-based research addressing public health issues such as anaemia, malnutrition, hypertension, adolescent health, newborn care, immunisation, and family welfare.

« Actively involved in NAAC, NMC/INC quality assurance initiatives, institutional development, and academic governance.

« Mam, is a respected nursing academician whose contributions to nursing education, research, innovation, and community service continue to inspire generations of nursing students and professionals. She is committed to excellence, compassionate care, leadership, and evidence-based practice.