Bhubaneswar, Jan. 18 -- Eminent academician Prof Kshiti Bhusan Das today assumed office post his appointment as the Pro Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Odisha (CUO).

He took charge at the premier varsity's permanent campus at Sunabeda.

Prof. Das has a very vast academic as well as administrative experience spanning over 38 years. Prior to this assignment, he helmed as the Pro Vice Chancellor of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi.

Prof. Das did his PhD and Post Doctorate (D. Lit.) in Commerce from Utkal University.

Apart from teaching experience, Prof Das has penned as many as five books - "Role of Commercial Banks in Financing Weaker Section", "Financial Services for Rural Development", "Business Studie...