Sunil Kumar Sahoo

Faculty in Department of Computer Sc. & Engg. KIIT Expert in NLP and Data Science

[Dr. Saranjit Singh, Ph.D @Saranjit72]

We were honoured to interact with Prof. Nguyen Phong Dien, Vice President, along with other esteemed faculty members of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, in the presence of our Directors & Deans from @KIITUniversity during our visit to Vietnam.

#KIITUniversity #HUST

[sibananda mishra @sibanandmishra]

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[Sunil Kumar Sahoo @sscyber2003]

Congratulations to all the athletes of KIIT for their outstanding performance 🎉🎉

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to meet our KIIT athletes today. They came to share their medals and trophies after their wonderful performance at the 72nd State Senior Athletics Championship 2026 held at Cuttack.

I feel proud that our athletes became Champions in the Girls U-20 and Girls U-23 categories, secured the Overall Championship Runners-Up Trophy, and won 33 medals — 16 Gold, 10 Silver and 7 Bronze. They also created 6 New Meet Records.

My heartiest congratulations to all the medal winners, record holders, coaches and support staff. Special appreciation to Shri Sanjay Garnaik, a renowned athletics coach, and the entire athletics team for their sincere efforts.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Heartiest congratulations to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @NarendraModi Ji on becoming India’s longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister.

Completing 4,399 days in office is a historic achievement in India’s democratic journey. His tireless service, strong leadership and commitment to Bharat have inspired millions.

Prayers from 40,000 pure souls of @kissfoundation students for his good health, strength and continued service to the nation.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Happy to welcome the Krishnavataram movie team to KIIT and KISS today for the screening and promotion of the film.

The film beautifully presents the life, love, devotion and message of Lord Krishna. Such films help our young generation remain connected with Indian culture, spirituality and values.

I felt very happy that the team interacted with our students and appreciated the campus, the discipline of our children and the atmosphere of KIIT and KISS.

My best wishes to the entire team of Krishnavataram. May the blessings of Lord Krishna be with all.

[Sunil Kumar Sahoo @sscyber2003]

Congratulations Sir on your incredible achievement 🎉🎉🙏🙏

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

74th Honorary Doctorate

Humbled to receive my 74th Honorary Doctorate from IES, Strasbourg (France), for my contributions to society over the last three decades.

I am deeply grateful to IES, Strasbourg, its Founder, Ms Soula Kyriakou, and its Co-founder, Ms Zinaida Kyriakou, for this honour. It gives me more strength to continue working for society and humanity.

Happy that KIIT has also signed an MoU with IES, Strasbourg, to further strengthen meaningful collaboration and create new opportunities for students and faculty.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On World Environment Day, let us remember that nature gives us everything without asking anything. My humble appeal to all is to protect trees, water, air and every life around us. Caring for nature is caring for humanity.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On World Bicycle Day, I remember my childhood days when the bicycle was my simple companion. It taught me simplicity, discipline, health and care for nature.

Happy that KIIT and KISS are contributing to cycling through the international-standard Cycling Velodrome, created in honour of Odisha’s first Arjuna Awardee in cycling, Ms Minati Mohapatra.

May our youth take up cycling for good health and a better future.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Proud to see my 20 KIIT & KISS students performing Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Hamlet in Santali language in Romania.

They are carrying the soul of Odisha, the beauty of Santali language and the pride of tribal culture to the world.

[Sunil Kumar Sahoo @sscyber2003]

Congratulations Sir on your incredible achievement 🎉🎉🙏🙏

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

73rd Honorary Doctorate

Deeply humbled to receive my 73rd Honorary Doctorate from the University of Craiova, Romania, one of the oldest, largest and most respected public universities, established in 1947.

This honour was conferred after careful consideration of my work and achievements during the last 30 years in education, research, social inclusion and service to humanity, and after approval through different academic committees and finally by the Senate of the University.

This honour will remain very special in my heart. I have received many recognitions in different parts of the world, but this is the first time I received an Honorary Doctorate on a foreign land in the presence of my lovable KIIT & KISS students. Seeing them there, far away from Odisha, doubled my happiness.

I express my heartfelt gratitude to the University of Craiova, its leadership, Hon’ble Rector, President, Senate and all respected members for this love, honour and recognition.

KIIT & KISS are two institutions born from the soil of Odisha. Today, when they carry the message of education, tribal empowerment, compassion and inclusion to the world, I feel very happy that the small work started 30 years ago is bringing pride to the soil of Odisha.

[Sunil Kumar Sahoo @sscyber2003]

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[Sunil Kumar Sahoo @sscyber2003]

Only 5 days to go for the 13th Anniversary of the International Day of Art of Giving.
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[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Only 10 days to go for the 13th Anniversary of the International Day of Art of Giving.

Every year, this special day is celebrated with great love and happiness by millions of fan followers and well-wishers across 220 countries, every city and state of India, and every district, town and panchayat of Odisha.

This year’s theme is “Share to Shine.”

When you share what you have — your food, your time, your knowledge, your love, your effort — you do not become less. You shine from within.

I humbly invite all my dear members and followers of the Art of Giving family to celebrate this occasion wholeheartedly in your own simple way. Share a meal, help someone in need, spend time with others, plant a tree, donate blood, support a child’s education, or simply spread kindness and happiness around you.

Let us all come together and make this celebration more meaningful through love, sharing and humanity.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

I feel very happy to share that KIIT has entered into a Pathway Programme Agreement with Newcastle University, United Kingdom. Newcastle University is a historic institution whose origins go back to 1834. It is also a founding member of the Russell Group and is ranked 137th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

It is a matter of happiness that such a respected university has joined hands with KIIT for this academic partnership. From Newcastle University, I am happy to mention Professor Chris Day CBE DL, Vice-Chancellor and President, Sanjana Medipally, Acting Head of International Relations and Partnerships, Professor Stephanie Glendenning, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and Professor Ian Head. From KIIT, Vice President International Relations, Mr. Dwiti Aditya exchanged the MoU with Professor Chris Day.

This is a good step for the future of our students. My best wishes to all who will benefit from this agreement.

[Sunil Kumar Sahoo @sscyber2003]

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[Sunil Kumar Sahoo @sscyber2003]

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[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

After a long time, I am travelling by train again, and it is giving me a different kind of happiness.

While travelling from Delhi to Jhansi to receive my 72nd Doctorate from a reputed university in Madhya Pradesh, many old memories are coming back to me. In the early days of my KIIT and KISS journey, I used to travel by Rajdhani Express to Delhi. Today, after so many years, travelling again by the same train feels very emotional.

I never forget my old habits, old days and old memories. They always keep me grounded, and they continue to inspire me.

[Dr. Saranjit Singh, Ph.D @Saranjit72]

We are immensely proud to share that @KIITUniversity has been ranked 6th among all universities in India, across both government and private institutions, in the @timeshighered Asia University Rankings 2026.

#KIITUniversity #Ranking #AcademicExcellence

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Happy to share that KIIT Deemed to be University has been ranked 6th among all universities in India, across both government and private institutions, in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026. It has also emerged as the No. 1 university in Odisha and in the entire eastern region of India. Globally, KIIT has risen to 169th position in Asia, improving from 184 in 2025 and 196 in 2024.

This is a proud and happy moment for all of us. It is the result of the continuous effort of our students, teachers, staff and everyone associated with KIIT. My heartfelt thanks to all for their dedication and support. My best wishes to the entire KIIT family.

[Sunil Kumar Sahoo @sscyber2003]

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#ShareToShine