Dr. Nisha Tiwari
Assistant Professor (French)

Dr. Nisha Tiwari is an Assistant Professor of French at the Department of Language & Literature, School of Liberal Studies, KIIT-Deemed to be University, where she also serves as the Academic and IQAC Coordinator. Prior to this, she spent over three years as an Assistant Professor and Language Coordinator at Amity University, Haryana, where she played a key role in curriculum development, particularly in alignment with the NEP 2023 guidelines. A dedicated scholar, Dr. Tiwari holds a Ph.D. in French from Jawaharlal Nehru University, where her research explored the visual representation of Indian women in 19th-century French literature. Her M.Phil., also from JNU, examined the portrayal of Indian women in French comics. Dr. Tiwari has presented several research papers at international seminars and symposiums and published in peer-reviewed journals on subjects ranging from the psychoanalysis of French travellers and indologists to the depiction of women in African and Indian contexts within French media. Fluent in French, English, Hindi, Romanian, and Urdu, she is known for her innovative approaches to language pedagogy, creating an inclusive and dynamic learning environment. Her commitment to fostering cross-cultural dialogue is evident in her work both in academia and the broader community, using language as a bridge to connect diverse cultures.

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Ms. Teeju Bhagat

Assistant Professor ( Spanish )

Ms. Teeju Bhagat is an Assistant Professor of Spanish in the Department of Language & Literature, School of Liberal Studies, KIIT Deemed to be University, India. She is pursuing her PhD from Centre of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Latin American Studies (CSPILAS), Jawaharlal Nehru University, specializing in Hispanic Philology and Literature. She holds a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) degree in Spanish Language and Literature, complemented by a Master of Arts and Bachelors of Arts degree in Spanish from the same university. She has done C1 level from Instituto Cervantes, New Delhi. She qualified UGC (NET-JRF) in December, 2018.
Ms. Bhagat has been selected to participate in a teacher training course for Spanish as a foreign language at the Centro Internacional del Español of the Universidad de Salamanca (CIEUSAL), Spain in September, 2024. She received Prof. Susnigdha Dey Conference Grant (2022) to present her paper in an international conference.  She worked as a University Teaching Assistant at Jawaharlal Nehru University for two years, where she taught Spanish Language and Literature and also Portuguese certificate course. Moreover, she was empanelled as an Academic Counsellor for Masters of Spanish Language at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), and Guest faculty in DSEU (Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University).

She has book chapters and research articles published in reputed international book publications and in several peer-reviewed international journals. She has also presented several papers in international conferences on Hispanic and Lusophone studies. Her areas of research interest include Comparative Literature, Gender Studies, Decolonial Studies, Popular Culture, Folklore Studies, Migration Studies, Linguistics and Cinema Studies. She is proficient in Hindi, English, Spanish, and Portuguese languages.

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Mr. Vishant Vikash Sinha

Assistant Professor ( German )

Mr. Vishant Vikash Sinha is an Assistant Professor of German in the Department of Languages and Literature, School of Liberal Studies, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India. He is pursuing a PhD in German Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi specializing in the intersection of verbal and visual narratives, particularly in Heinrich von Kleist’s works. Vishant also holds an M.Phil., M.A., and B.A. in German Studies from the same institution, where he gained valuable experience as a Teaching Assistant.

With a strong academic foundation and industry-oriented approach, Vishant has successfully integrated his research into practical applications. His expertise extends to teaching and curriculum development, where he emphasizes industry-relevant skills in German language, literature and cultural studies. At KIIT, he designs and delivers courses that prepare students to learn the language from scratch and engage with the global literary and cultural industries, focusing on contemporary German-speaking regions and their cultural histories.

Vishant’s research and academic contributions explore critical themes such as Migration in graphic novels, Intertextuality, Intermediality and Intersection of Mythology & Literature. He has been awarded the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) and has qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) for Assistant Professorship, conducted by UGC, Government of India.

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Mr. Pravin Kumar Gupta

German Language Instructor

Mr. Pravin Kumar Gupta is working as a German language Instructor in KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar (Odisha) since August 2014. Along with imparting classes on German language proficiency he also teaches English (Language Lab) as well as Hindi in the University. Prior to his association with KIIT University, he was part of many corporate houses including Caliber Point, Deutsche Bank & S G Analytics. He has also worked as a corporate trainer at Wipro, Hyderabad in 2014

Prof Gupta has studied Advanced Diploma of Proficiency (ADOP) in German language from Osmania University, Hyderabad and B.A. in English from DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur.

Being a student friendly teacher, he has insight into both the corporate as well as academic world. He focuses on activity based, effective learning. During his tenure in KIIT University he has had the fortune of teaching students of various nationalities.

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Mr. Satkar Tripathi

Faculty Associate (Japanese)

Mr. Satkar Tripathi is working in the Department of Language & Literature, School of Liberal Studies, KIIT Deemed to be University, as a Faculty Associate in Japanese. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Japanese from the prestigious Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, an institution founded by Noble Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. He further pursued his Master’s from Doon University, Dehradun, renowned for its excellence in foreign language studies.

With a passion for promoting language and culture, Mr. Tripathi taught Japanese at the undergraduate level for a year just after completing his Masters, during which he organised various workshops and cultural events to popularize the Japanese language.
Additionally, he contributed to the formulation of the NEP 2020 syllabus at Doon University, showcasing his dedication to curriculum development and academic innovation.

Mr. Tripathi holds a N3 level certification in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. His research interests include Translation Studies and Comparative Literature, reflecting his commitment to bridging linguistic and cultural boundaries.

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Ms. Arannya Bag
Faculty Associate (Japanese)

Ms. Arannya Bag is working as a Faculty Associate of Japanese language at the Department of Language & Literature, School of Liberal Studies, KIIT Deemed to be University, India.
She has completed her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Japanese language and literature from Department of Japanese, Bhasha-Bhavan, Visva-Bharati University, Shantiniketan. She has qualified Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) upto N2 level. She completed “The Japanese Language Teachers’ Training Course (JLTTC-B 295)” conducted by Japan Foundation and “Japanese Language Teacher Training in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)” conducted by Japan Foundation. Her areas of interest in research include Applied Linguistics and its subfields, such as Translation Studies, Language for Specific Purposes (LSP), and Second Language Acquisition of foreign language learners.

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Ms. Upasana Sarangi

Faculty Associate ( English )

Ms. Upasana Sarangi is a Faculty Associate in English and has been involved in the teaching of Communicative English, Legal English, and English language training. She is also a PhD scholar in English specialising in the area of Human Rights Literature. She has an academic background in the areas of literature, media, psychology, and digital marketing. Her research interests include postcolonial studies, feminisms and related theories, popular culture and psychoanalytic studies. She has presented papers relating to postfeminism, media culture, and decolonial values of literature. She has also worked as a content writer and journalist before initiating her academic journey.

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