Latest Updates
Admission Application 2025 Last Date                          GD/PI Location & Date for MBA                          Birla Global University strictly follows policy and guidelines for Admission*. For queries contact 7381058307, 9776129900                         
Birla Gloal University
naacbgaml aacsb PRME-logo

Get in Touch

Faculty

Dr. Anubha Ray

Designation: Associate Professor
Email: anubha.ray@bgu.ac.in
Area: Business Communication

  • Educational Qualifications

    Ph.D

    English (American Literature) from Ravenshaw College, Utkal University on ‘Revolution of Self: Women in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Literary Works’, 2009

    M.Phil

    English (American Literature) from Ravenshaw College, Utkal University, on ‘The Code Heroes in the Novels of Ernest Hemingway’, 1992

    M.A.

    English from Ravenshaw College, Utkal University with Linguistics Specialization, 1990

  • Area Of Interest And Research
    • American Literature
    • Communication
    • English Language Teaching(ELT)
    • Gender Studies
    • Translation Studies
  • Teaching Courses and New Courses Developed
    • Business Communication
    • Written Communication & Analysis
    • Professional Communication & Soft Skills
    • Project-based Communication
    • Communication Plus
    • Managerial Communication
    • Creativity, Communication & Career Success
    • Developing Self for Corporate Readiness
  • Experience
    • Assistant Professor, Business Communication, Birla School of Management, Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, July 2014- onwards
    • Associate Professor, English & Business Communication, Centurion University of Technology & Management, Odisha, India, 2009-2014
    • Assistant Professor, English, Indira Gandhi Womens’ College, Cuttack, Odisha, 1991-2004
  • Academic Positions
    • Area Head, Business Communication, BSOM, BGU
    • Chairperson, Board of Studies, English, BGU
    • Member, Research Committee, BGU
    • Coordinator, Centre for Research, BSOM, BGU
    • Chairperson, Library Advisory Committee, BGU
    • Chairperson, Gender Sensitization Cell, BGU
    • Head of the Dept, English & Business Communication, CUTM
    • Coordinator, PhD Programme, CUTM
    • Member Research Committee, CUTM
    • Visiting Faculty, IMI, Bhubaneswar
  • Research Papers
    • Ray, Anubha (2024). Integrating Generative AI and Sustainability in English Language Teaching. Journal of Informatics Education & Research. Vol. 4 No. 1. Co-authored by Biraja Kumari Das, Prajna Pani
    • Ray, Anubha (2023). Three Language Formula in National Education Policy, 2020 of India: From the Stakeholder’s Perspectives. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice. 23(13), pp 133-143. Co-author Dr S. R Dash & P. Sarangi
    • Ray, Anubha (2022). Learning Continuum in a Blended Mode: Case of a Skill-based paper”. Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research. 621, https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.211224.020. pp 198-210, Co-author Dr P. Pani.
    • Ray, Anubha (2022). Persuasive Communication Skills for Agri-business Management: A study in Odisha. Literary Endeavours.Vol XIII, 2, pp 15-23
    • Ray, Anubha Ray (2020). Communication Across Curriculum: Teacher’s Perception and Implementation Model. PJAEE, 17(9). Issn- 1567-214x, Co-author- Dr Prajna Pani
    • Ray, Anubha (2020). Opinion Mining: A Communication Tool for Career Making. Gedrag & Organisatie Review. ISSN:0921-5077, Co-author Dr Prajna Pani
    • Ray, Anubha (2020). Where Do We Go From Here And How?. Gedrag & Organisatie Review. ISSN:0921-5077. Vol 33, Issue 1, co-author Dr Prajna Pani
    • Ray, Anubha (2019). Degendering of Genderlect: A Case of Higher Education Institutes in Odisha. International Journal of Communication and Media Studies(IJCMS), ISSN-2250-0014,Vol-9.Issue-4
    • Ray, Anubha (2019). Autobiographical Framework and the Position of the Author: A Study on the First and Fourth Volume of Harivansh Rai Bachchan. International Journal of English Language, Literature, ISSN-2321-7065, co-author, Dr Anita Mishra
    • Ray, Anubha (2019). Fitzgerald’s Flapper Heroine and their Moments in History, Literary Endeavour. ISSN-0976-299X
    • Ray, Anubha (2018).Glocalization of Commonwealth Literature: Koshali Poet Shri Haladhar Nag, Asian Quarterly, An International Journal of Contemporary Issues, ISSN-2229-581X, 2018
    • Ray, Anubha (2018). Grammar in Project Based Language Teaching: A Case Analysis, Journal of English Language Teaching(JELT), ISSN-2231-3338
    • Ray, Anubha (2015). Code Switching: A Positive Strategy. The Clarion. ISSN-2277-1697
    • Ray, Anubha. (2015). Communication Technique for a Counselling Manager. Indian Journal,VOIM. ISSN- 2231-6914
    • Ray, Anubha (2015). English Vocabulary for Under Graduate Students: Use of Authentic Material. Indian Chronicle. ISSN 23-21-0818
    • Ray, Anubha (2015). Authentic Text and Context in Reading and Writing, The Criterion. ISSN-0976-8165
    • Ray, Anubha (2012) Literature as a Tool in the Communicative Language Syllabus, Indian Journal, Sidhhant- A Journal of Decision Making. ISSN- 2231-0649
    • Ray, Anubha (2011). Counselling: A Key Tool for Today’s Managers. IJECBS. ISSN- 2230-8849
    • Ray, Anubha (2011). Female Characters in the Novels of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Labyrinth- An International Journal for Post-modern Studies. ISSN-0976-0814
  • Research in Progress
    • Hybrid Learning
    • Digital Story-telling
    • Employability Skills
  • Books and Book Chapters

    Book

    • Ray, Anubha (2017). Women in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Novels: The Voice Unheard. Authors Press, New Delhi. ISBN- 978-93-87281-240.
      Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/Women-F-Scott-Fitzgeralds-Novels/dp/B07DH6R6FR

    Book Chapter

    • Ray, Anubha (2012). Listening as Aesthetic Communication. Soft Skills: Key to Professional Excellence. Himalayan Publication
    • Ray, Anubha. (2017). Reflective Practice of Teachers: A Study of ESL Teachers. Studies in Management. ISBN 978-93-82885-93-1.
  • Doctoral Supervision
    • Scholar’s Name: Sanat Lenka, Area of Research: ELT, Awarded (2018)
    • Scholar’s Name: Kashish Motiwala, Area of Research: Cross-cultural Communication, Continuing since 2021
    • Scholar’s Name: Tanvee Shreya, Area of Research: Corporate Communication, Awarded
  • Editorial Positions and Reviews
    • Editor of the book Language, Literature and Diversity, published by Excel India Publisher, New Delhi, 2020. ISBN-9789389947205
    • Member, Editorial Board of JELT (Journal of English Language Teaching), a peer reviewed indexed journal
  • Conference and Seminar Presentations
    • Presented a paper on “Three Language Formula in National Education Policy 2020 of India” at Education Conference, at Cambridge, UK, 2023
    • Presented a paper on “Micro-writing with Artificial Intelligence and Brainstorming Skills”, in an International Conference on Innovations on Business & Management(ICIMB24) held at Shri Ram Institute of Higher Education, Kanpur, India, 2024
    • Presented a paper on “Linguistic Insecurity & Ownership: Its Impact on the Productive Skills of Students in Higher Education” at 44th International Conference of Linguistic Society of India (ICOLSI), Centurion University of Technology & Management, 2023
    • Presented a paper on “Learning Continuum in a Blended Mode: A Case of a Skill-based Course” at the 18th International Conference of the Asia Association of Computer-Assisted Language Learning at Hoa Sen University, Vietnam, 2021
    • Presented a paper (Online) on “CLT Effectiveness: A Case study”, at an International Conference on Continuity, Consistency & Innovation in Applied Sciences & Humanities at ISSIASH, Jawaharlal Technological University, Hyderabad on 13-14 August 2020
    • Presented a research paper on Digital Story-telling in Higher Education: Creating Stories From Gender & Culture Studies, organized by Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute & EFLU, Hyderabad on 9-12 March, 2021
    • Presented a paper on Embedding Employability Skills across the Course Curriculum: Teachers Perception & Preferred Approach, International Conference on “Global Trends in Business Practices and Management Education, 24-25 January 2020.
    • Presented a paper on Persuasive Communication Skills for Agri-Business Management: A Study in the Context of Odisha at the International Conference on Global Trends in Business Practices and Management Education, organised by BGU, 24-25 January 2020.
    • Presented a paper on “Communication Across the Curriculum: Teacher’s Perception and an Implementation Model” at the International Conference on Global Trends in Business Practices and Management Education, organised by BGU, 24-25 January 2020.
    • Participated in the Panel Discussion on Teaching & Learning of English in India: Challenges & Ways Forward, National Conference on “Language, Literature & Diversity”, BGU on 15 & 16 February, 2019
    • Presented a paper on Autobiographical Framework and the Position of the Author: A Study on the First and Fourth Volume of Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s Autobiography,, National Conference on “Translating India and Evaluating the Saraswati Samman Award Winning Authors/Texts” Researchers Association of Odisha, 18 November 2018.
    • Presented a paper on Linguistic Insecurities of English Teacher & its Impact on the Productive Skills of Students in Higher Secondary Education, National Conference on “Contemporary Issues in Management Research and Managerial Decision Making”, BGU, 6 January, 2018
    • Presented a paper on Degendering of Genderlect: A Case of Higher Education at the International Conference on “Gender & Management: Issues & Challenges”, BGU on 2-3 January 2016
    • Presented a paper on Use of Folktales in English Classroo, International Conference on “Folklore & Management Studies”, KIIT University on 26-27 December 2017
    • Presented a paper on Glocalization of Commonwealth Literature: Koshali Poet Shri Haladhar Nag, International Conference on “Language, Literature & Culture”, Institute of Advanced Studies in English, Pune, 15-17 December 2017
    • Presented a Paper on Communication Strength & Weakness in Teaching: Teacher’s Reflection’ National Seminar on “Educational Leadership”, IIT, Kharagpur, 1-3 June, 2015
    • Presented a paper on Use of Technology in Communication Class, National Seminar & 17th Annual Conference on ‘Statistics & Informatics for Smart Decisions: Issues & Challenges”, BIMTECH, Bhubaneswar, 23-25 February, 2015
    • Presented a paper on Use of Authentic Material in Teaching Communicative English, a UGC National Seminar on “Teaching Functional English to the Undergraduates: Challenges & Opportunities”, IGWC, Cuttack, 27-28 December, 2014.
    • Presented a Paper on Task-based Learning for Grammar in Communicative English Class: Both Means & Ends, International ElTAI Conference, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan 21-23 August, 2014.
    • Presented a paper on Teaching English in a Multi-lingual Class: Challenges & Opportunities, TEC International Conference on “English Language Teacher Education in a Diverse Environment”, British Council, Hyderabad, 16-18 May, 2013.
    • Presented a paper on Counselling: A Key Element for a Value-conscious Manager,International Conference on “Technology & Business Management”, SZABIST, Dubai, 28-31, March 2011.
    • Presented a paper titled Santhali Higher Education in Odisha: A Case Study of Revival and Growth, UGC National Seminar on “Quality Higher Education, Role of Stake-holders”, IGWC, Cuttack, 5-6 February, 2011
    • Presented a paper on Creating Interest and Creating Space: Integration of Literature in the Communicative Syllabus of the Technical Universities of Orissa, International Conference on “New Directions in English Studies: Cross-cultural Perspectives”, Osmania University Centre for International Studies in collaboration with Kansas State University, USA, 4-6 January, 2011.
    • Presented a paper on Creating Human Values & Ethics for Managers: Beyond Strategic Communication, International Conference on “Strategic Communication: Learning from Mistakes”, UPES, Dehradun, 4-5 November 2011
    • Presented a paper titled Aesthetic Communication– A Key Element in Interpersonal Communication in an International conference on Soft Skills- A Key To Professional Excellenc,Himalayan Institute of Management, H.P, 9-10 April 2010
    • Presented a paper on Counselling Communication Techniques for a Manager, National Conference & Eastern Regional Convention, ISTD on “Leveraging HR for Global Competitiveness”, RCM Bhubaneswar & ISTD, 23 April 2011
    • Presented a paper on Theories of Communication: A Cross-cultural Integration, National Seminar on “Interrogating Theory & Theorizing Text Across the World”, Researchers’ Associations, Orissa, 4-5 June, 2011
    • Presented a paper on Ethical Leadership and Ethical Communication-A Case Study of Narayan Murthy, an AICTE sponsored National Seminar on ‘Changing Corporate Leadership in the New Global Order’, C.V. Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar, May 21-22, 2010
    • Presented a paper on Corporate Communication & Major Corporate Houses in Orissa, AICTE sponsored National Seminar on “Global Business Initiatives & Innovation”, GIM, Bhubaneswar, 23-24 January, 2009
  • Invited Lectures
    • Technical Session Chair at the International Conference on “Translating Literatures in Global South: Challenges, Questions & Debates”, organised by the Department of English, Utkal University on 18-19 July 2024
    • Resource Person at ICC Job Mela to deliver a talk on Effective Communication, organized by Indian Chamber of Commerce, 27-28 July, 2024
    • Technical Session Chair at the International Conference on “Sustainable Initiatives in Agriculture, Business and Management- Trends and Way Forward” organised by Centurion University of Technology & Management, 2023
    • Resource person at an FDP on “Outcome-Based Education”, organized by Centurion University of Technology & Management, 7 June, 2024
    • Examiner & Resource Person for a Refresher Course, organized by Department of English, Utkal University on 18 January, 2024
    • Panel Member at the 44th International Conference of Linguistic Society of India (ICOLSI), Centurion University of Technology & Management, 2023
    • Resource person for a webinar on “The Art & Craft of Writing”, organised by Centurion University of Technology & Management, 2022
    • Technical session Chair on “Folktales in English Class” at an International Conference at KIIT, University, Bhubaneswar, 2020
    • Chaired a technical session on “Diversity in Literature” at the National Conference at BGU in 2019
    • Chaired a technical session at a National Conference, “ICT in Communication Class,” at BGU
    • Invited Lecture in a Panel Discussion on “Management Studies & AI” during an International Student Exchange Programme to MMU, Malaysia
    • Invited Lecture at a National Conference at C.V Raman College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
  • MDPs
    • Resource person at an MDP for the session on “Leadership Communication” for the senior executives from corporate houses from India & abroad on online mode on 19-20, February 2021
    • Resource person at an MDP for the session “Interpersonal Communication” for the Senior A grade officers of Reserve Bank of India at Gopalpur, Odisha
    • Resource person an MDP Session on “Interpersonal Communication at Workplace” for NEM Engineering Projects Pvt. Ltd, at BGU, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
    • MDP session on “Interpersonal Communication for Organisational Success” for the senior grade officers of Reserve Bank of India at Gopalpur, Odisha
    • Resource person for an MDP session on “Organizational Communication” for the senior grade officers of RBI at Puri, Odisha
    • Resource person for an MDP session on “Organizational Communication” for the Engineers at Nalco, Anugul, Odisha
    • Resource person for an FDP on Research Scholar’s Week at BGU
    • Resource person for an FDP at BGU on NEP, 2020
    • Resource person for an MDP sessions on “Written Communication at Workplace” for OPTCL at CUTM, Odisha
    • Resource person at the State level of Teachers’ Training by Rotary Club, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
  • FDPs
    • Participated in a Ten-day certificate Programme on NEP Orientation & Sensitization, 1st -10 May 2024, organised by UGCMMTTC.
    • Participated in a Five Day FDP on AI Tools & Platforms for Teaching & Research organized by BGU from 24-29 June 2024
    • Participated in a Five Day FDP on Advanced Microsoft Power BI and Data Analytics organized by ScrollWell with MOE’s Institution of Innovation Council from 3rd-7th June, 2024
    • Participated in a One-week National Faculty Development Program/Certificate Program on “MOOCs and e-Content Development”, organised by GAD TLC, UGC from 29th April to 05th May 2023
    • Participated in National Online Workshop entitled “Multimedia enriched Presentation and Graphic Tools” organised by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of Ministry of Education held from 10th November to 12th November 2021.
    • One-week FDP on “Building Academic Leaders for 21st Century Higher Education” from 14-20 April 2022, organised by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, under PMMMNMTT, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
    • Refresher Course/Two Week Faculty Development Program organised by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of Ministry of Education, 2022
    • One-week Online National Faculty Development Program/Certificate Course on “Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education” organised by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, a centre under PMMMNMTT, Ministry of Education, Government of India from 14th July 2021 to 20th July 2021.
    • National Online Workshop entitled “Multimedia enriched Presentation and Graphic Tools” organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of Ministry of Education, Government of India held on 12th November, 2021
    • FDP on NEP Implementation for IQA, organised by Krishnamalai Womens’ College, Chennai on 14-16 December 2020
    • Two-week FDP on Managing Online Classes & Co-creating MOOCS, August, 2020, conducted by Ramanujan College, DU in collaboration with MHRD
    • Two-day FDP on Outcome-based Learning at BGU
    • Organized & Participated in a two-day FDP on Collaborative Project Proposal at BGU
    • Two-day FDP on Case-based Leaning held at XIMB
    • FDP on ‘Creating Self Learning Environment in Management Education’ at BIMTECH, Bhubaneswar
    • FDP on ICSSR sponsored Research Methodology at BIMTECH, Bhubaneswar
    • FDP ‘New Age Teacher’s Programme’ at CUTM, Bhubaneswar
    • FDP on the theme ‘State of the Art Glimpses in Management Education’ at Global Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar
    • FDP on ‘The Winning Edge: Communication Strategies & Skills for Successful Leaders’, at Global Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar
    • National Conference on Leadership organized by Indian Society for Training & Development, Bhubaneswar chapter.
    • FDP on ‘Interpersonal Communication Skill’ conducted by the British Council
    • FDP on ‘Effective Presentation Skills’ conducted by the British Council.
    • Workshop on ‘Effective English Language Teaching’ conducted by the British Council.
    • Workshop on ‘Effective Language Teaching’ conducted by the British Council.
  • Professional Associations and Memberships
    • Life Member, Osmania University Centre for International Programme, (OUCIP) Osmania, Hyderabad
    • Member of ELTAI, India
    • Member, Rotary Club, Bhubaneswar