Dr. Sreetama Misra Assistant Professor
School of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management

Research Domain

Applied Ethics;
Socio-philosophical studies;
Phenomenology;

Contact Details

  • 005, SHSS&M
  • +91 674 7136422
  • sreetama@iitbbs.ac.in

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Education

Institute / University Year  Degree Discipline
Assam University, Silchar 2016   PhD Philosophy
 

Biosketch

Dr. Sreetama Misra serves as a member of the faculty at the School of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar. Her research spans moral philosophy, environmental ethics, phenomenology, and discourse ethics. She has been actively engaged in teaching and research for over a decade, contributing to both philosophical scholarship and interdisciplinary discussions. Before joining IIT Bhubaneswar, she was an Assistant Professor under the West Bengal government (WBCSC) for eight years. Dr. Misra completed her PhD at Assam University, Silchar (a Central University) under the aegis of ICPR. Her doctoral thesis, titled "Solidarity Rights and the Prospects of 'Planetary-Global' Ethics: A Philosophical Inquiry", critically examines the conceptual foundations of solidarity rights and their implications for global ethical frameworks. She has published research articles in reputed national and international journals and has presented her work at various academic conferences and symposiums. In addition to her research, she enjoys teaching a range of philosophy courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, incorporating both classical and contemporary perspectives. She also serves as a reviewer for several international journals. Beyond academia, she finds joy in music, traveling to new places, and experimenting with culinary creations.

 

Note for PhD aspirants: Dr. Misra is currently open to supervising PhD candidates through JRF or external sponsorship only.

 

 

Teaching Courses

Introduction to Indian Philosophy (HS3L005)
Ethics and Leadership Skills for Technocrats (HS3L004)
Moral Thinking (HS4L012)
Concepts in Phenomenology (HS6L003)
Introduction to Philosophy (HS2L009)
Environmental Ethics and Sustainability (HS6L009)
Ethics and Values: Indian Perspectives (HS3L018)
 

Projects

Ongoing

1. Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Minor Research Award. Title of the study: Glocal Identity and Moral Sustainability: An Eco-Phenomenological Exploration of Indigenous Narratives among Kondha and Bonda Communities of Odisha. 2. Seed Grant. Title of the Study: Culinary Culture and Embodied Experiences: A Phenomenological Inquiry.

Completed:
 
“Evaluation Study of Non-State Actors’ Contribution to Educational Development under STARS Programme in Odisha”. Co-PI. Odisha School Education Programme Authority.

in Journals

1Misra, S. (2026) "Modernity, Exclusion, and Moral Loss: A Narrative Inquiry into Indigenous Lives". Social Science Information, https://doi.org/10.1177/05390184261456843
2Misra, S. (2026). Embodied Transreligiosity. Journal of Human Values. https://doi.org/10.1177/09716858251410334
3Misra, S. (2024). Heidegger, Moral Values, and Non-Human Animals: Philosophical Intersections. Filozofia, 79(3), 303-318. 0046-385X. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31577/filozofia.2024.79.3.6
4Chakraborty, S. & Misra, S. 'Immanuel Kant' In Poff, D.C., Michalos, A.C.(eds), Encyclopedia of Business and Professional Ethics, 2022, Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-23514- 1_814-1
5Misra, S. 'Revitalizing Human Values in an Age of Technology', Philosophies, 2022, 7(6), 136; https://doi.org/10.3390/philosophies7060136
6Misra, S., Book Review on Timothy Williamson, Tetralogue: I'm Right You're Wrong (Oxford University Press, 2015, 1-153 pages, ISBN 978-0-19-872888-7), Journal of Human Values, 23(1), 1- 4, Sage Publications.
7Misra, S., 'Animal Ethics: Beyond Neutrality, Universality and Consistency' in Bangladesh Journal of Bioethics, 2016, 7(3), Special Issue on Animal Ethics, 34-45.
8Misra, S., 'Environment, Globalization and Culture', Philosophy and Progress, Dhaka University Journal, Vol. LVII-LVIII, July-December, 2015, ISSN: 1607-2278, 106-118.
9Misra, S., 'Ethics and Knowledge: A Study From Russell's Perspective', Philosophy Pathways, Issue 209, 2017, http://www.philosophypathways.com/newsletter/
10Misra, S., 'Reclaiming Our Identities: A Glocal Initiative', International Journal of Applied Ethics, Ethics andValues, Vol. 6, 2017-2018, ISSN 2321-2497, 67-84.
114. Misra, S., 'Redefining the Role of Morality & Rationality', International Journal of Applied Ethics (Happiness Ethics), Vol. 7, Peer Reviewed, 2019-2020, ISSN 2321-2497, New Delhi: Centre For Ethics & Values, Ramanujan College, pp. 143-154.
1Misra, S. 2024. Unveiling Objectivity. Omega: Indian Journal of Science and Religion. Volume 23. No. 1. Institute of Science and Religion, Kerala and Indian Institute of Science and Religion, New Delhi, 89 – 103. Peer-Reviewed.
2Misra, S. The Future of Eco-refugees: Sustainable Development and Beyond. In 'Cosmopolitan Thought and the Displaced' ed. Pius V. Thomas (peer-reviewed), 2023, New Delhi: Authors Press, 151-165
3Misra, S., 'What Sets Us Apart? A Philosophical Account', Ensemble, Vol. 2, No. 1, March 2020, ISSN 2582-0427, https://doi.org/10.37948/ensemble-2020-0201-a011
4Chakraborty, S., Misra, S. 'Arbitrary Power: Moral Failure of Humanity', Nuances: A Journal of Humanistic Inquiry, Vol. 4, Issue1, Jan-June 2018, ISSN 2395-0943, 15-28.

in Conference Proceedings

1Misra, S. and Ghosal, A. [2025, Dec 27 - Dec 28]. “Food, Gender and Consciosuness: A Phenomenological Inquiry”, International Conference on Thought, Perception and Reality, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar.
2Patel, T. and S. Misra. "Reassessing the In-Between-ness: Soteriology and Survival", Indian Philosophical Congress 2025, 9th Dec – 12th Dec 2025 at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai.
3Patel, T. and Misra, S. [2025, July 29 – July 30]. Nāchiketa and the Accessibility Question: A Ricoeurian Inquiry. National Seminar on Revisiting the Upaniṣads: Classical and Contemporary Approaches. Department of Philosophy, Assam University, Silchar.
4Trivedi, S. and Misra, S. The Intermittent Absence of Autonomy in Kant’s Moral Philosophy. Theoretical and Applied Ethics 2025 Conference. November 20-22. 2025. St. Petersburg State University, Russia.
5Trivedi, S. and Misra, S. The Ethical Void: Freedom, Guilt and Excess from Kant to Post Phenomenology. International Conference on Agency, Mind and Value: Celebrating 300 Years of Philosophy of Kant. February 27 th – March 1st 2025. Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
6Pandey, V. Misra, S. and Raghavan, V. [2025, July 29 – July 30]. Globalization from the lens of the Upaniṣadic perspective of Space and Time. National Conference on Revisiting the Upaniṣads: Classical and Contemporary Approaches. Department of Philosophy, Assam University, Silchar.
7Trivedi, S. and Misra, S. Theological Turn in Phenomenology: Paradigmatic Shifts and Ethical Implications.24th Conference of the European Society for Philosophy of Religion (ESPR). September 5-7. 2024. Department of Humanities and Philosophy, University of Trento, Italy.
8Trivedi, S. and Misra, S. [2024, June 3 – June 4]. Dissecting Subjectivity: MetaEthical Critique in Derrida’s Philosophical Odyssey. National Conference on Agency and Value. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai.
9Misra, S. [2024, April 11 – April 13]. Embodied Transreligiosity: A Shared Space for Moral Solidarity. [Conference Presentation]. IX Annual Moscow Conference on Transcendental Turn in Contemporary Philosophy, Russian State University for the Humanities, Moscow.
10Misra, S. [2024, January 5 – January 6]. Unplugging for Happiness: A Paradigm Shift in Understanding the Digital Detox Phenomenon. [Conference Presentation]. International Conference on Happiness: Science and Practice, IIM Ranchi.
11Convened and Organized a Philosophical Colloquium on 'The Concept and Connotations of Maitri: Religion, Philosophy and Praxeology' on 23rd March, 2024 in Online Mode.
12Misra, S. [2023, March 2 - March 3]. Democratization of Knowledge: Philosophical Possibilities and Reflections from the lens of Habermas. [Conference Presentation]. International Conference on Information Infrastructure of Social Science Research in India, Institute of Development Studies, Kolkata.
13Misra, S. [2023, Feb 10 - Feb 12]. Critical Thinking: Addressing the Impediments through Environmental Philosophy. [Conference Presentation]. International Hybrid Conference on Outcome Based Education, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerela.
14Misra, S. [2023, Jan 19]. The Self, Discourse and Religion: Reconnoitering Habermas. [Conference Presentation]. Symposium on Agency, Mind and Value, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, IIT Bombay.
15Convened and Organized an International e-conference e-CoExist, 2020 on Coping with Covid 19: Sustainable Living in the Era of Pandemic organized by IQAC, Belda College, W.B in collaboration with Bangladesh Open University, on 15th June, 2020 – 16th June, 2020.
1Misra, S. [2023, October, 7]. Pedagogy and Social Development: With an Emphasis on the Educational Philosophy of Tagore. [Webinar Presentation in Google Meet]. International Webinar on The Role of Pedagogy in Shaping the Socio-Political Reality of Society. Don Bosco College.
2Organised a One Day Talk by Dr. Jaynarayan Tudu titled 'Curiosity, Creativity, Contemplation and Culture' on 12th August, 2023.
3Convened and Organised a One Day National Workshop titled 'Integrative Wellness Through Yoga' on 24th July, 2023 under the sponsorship of Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi
4Convened and Organised an ICPR Sponsored One Day Periodical Lecture on ‘Morality and Technology in the 21st Century’ on 12th February, 2020.
5Convened and organized a ICPR Sponsored One Day National Conference on Yoga in Philosophy and Practice on 21st June, 2022 at Belda College.
 

Academic Awards

  • Awarded Gold Medal & Merit Prize for securing 1st class 1st Position in B.A, AUS.
  • Awarded Upendra Sankar Memorial Prize for 1st Rank in M.A.
  • Awarded Gold Medal & Merit prize for securing 1st Class 1st position in M.A, AUS.
  • Awarded Junior Research Fellowship by ICPR, New Delhi
  • Received Token of Acknowledgement for Contribution Towards the Society from Adamas University, Kolkata
 

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Professional Experience

Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Belda College (Vidyasagar University) from July, 2014 - November, 2022. 

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