Dr. Sougata Panda is an accomplished physiotherapy academic, researcher, and academic administrator associated with Chandigarh University. He serves as an Associate Professor in Physiotherapy and Programme Coordinator in the Department of Physiotherapy, where he contributes to teaching, curriculum development, research mentoring, and academic quality enhancement. With more than a decade of academic and professional experience, Dr. Panda has developed a strong profile in physiotherapy education, rehabilitation science, clinical research, and interdisciplinary innovation.

His work reflects a commitment to evidence-based physiotherapy, student-centered learning, and research-driven healthcare practice. He has contributed to scholarly publications, collaborative academic activities, and innovation-oriented initiatives, including patent-related work and applied projects in health sciences. 

Dr. Panda is also actively involved in institutional responsibilities, mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy students and supporting research culture within the department. Through his academic leadership, clinical orientation, and focus on innovation, he continues to contribute to the advancement of physiotherapy education and healthcare practice. His profile represents a blend of educator, researcher, mentor, and innovator dedicated to strengthening physiotherapy as an academic and clinical profession nationally and internationally today.