Dr. Tushar Ranjan Patnaik, Associate Professor at the School of Sports & Yogic Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, holds an M.P.Ed., Ph.D., and NIS Diploma in Football. His expertise includes Curriculum Design, Sports Training, and Sports Management. He guides research in experimental physical education and has held key roles such as Sports Officer at NIT Rourkela, FIC (Exams), Anti-Ragging Head, and Hostel Affairs Coordinator. A former Inter-University footballer, he is a member of the Board of Studies and SRC at Utkal, FM, and KIIT Universities.