Prof. Subash Chandra Barik is one of the leading academics in Odisha, with over 40 years of teaching experience in History. He retired from Vyasa Nagar Autonomous College in Jajpur Road, where he served as the Head of the Department for more than 10 years and was the founding head of the PG Department affiliated with Utkal University, Odisha. Initially a science student, he later shifted his focus to History. He possesses strong leadership skills and has successfully organized various seminars and conferences, in addition to being the author of several books.