L. Maharana: Born in 1950.He was graduated in physics in 1969. He has done his post graduation in 1971 from Utkal University. He received his Ph.D in 1980 from Utkal University, Orissa, India. He has 33 years of teaching & research experience. He has published around forty four national & international journals and conference papers. At present, Mr. Maharana is the Head, Department of physics, Utkal University, India.