Organizes National Conference under BIOINFOTIKA Initiative

"Digitalizing Biology with AI"

19th & 20th February 2026

About The Conference

Organized under the BIOINFOTIKA initiative, this conference explores how computational approaches and AI are transforming modern biological research. It aims to bring together academicians, researchers, and students to discuss data-driven methods and computational tools in biological systems.

About B.J.B. College

Established in 1957, B.J.B. Autonomous College is a premier Government Institution in Odisha. Named after Buxi Jagabandhu, it is NAAC accredited with 'A' grade (3rd cycle) and affiliated with Utkal University.

About The Department

Established in 2007, the Department of Bioinformatics focuses on strong conceptual foundations in life sciences coupled with practical skills in data analysis, programming, and biological data interpretation.

Distinguished Speakers

Prof. Burra VLS Prasad Professor, KL University, Vijayawada

Prof. Bibekananda Mallick Professor, NIT Rourkela

Dr. Anshuman Dixit Scientist, ILS, Bhubaneswar

Dr. Umakanta Subudhi Scientist, CSIR-IMMT

Dr. Pabitra M Behera Director, Bioprudence RI LLP

Dr. Shasanka S Swain Director, Salixiras Research Pvt Ltd

Conference Schedule

Day 1: 19th February 2026

10:00am - 10:50am	Inaugural Session
10:50am - 11:00am	"BIOINFOTIKA - THE NEXT STEP"
11:00am - 12:00pm	Guest Speaker: Dr. Umakanta Subuddhi (Scientist, CSIR-IMMT)
12:00pm - 01:00pm	Chief Speaker: Prof. Burra VLS Prasad (Professor, KL University)
01:00pm - 02:00pm	Lunch
02:00pm - 04:30pm	Hands-on Talk: Dr. Shasanka S. Swain (Director, Salixiras Research)
04:30pm - 05:00pm	High Tea
05:00pm - 05:30pm	Cultural Program

Day 2: 20th February 2026

10:00am - 10:45am	Inaugural Session (Day 2 Opening)
11:00am - 11:45am	Guest Speaker: Dr. Anshuman Dixit (Scientist, ILS, Bhubaneswar)
12:00pm - 01:00pm	Chief Speaker: Prof. Bibekananda Mallick (Professor, NIT Rourkela)
01:00pm - 02:00pm	Lunch
02:00pm - 04:00pm	Hands-on Talk: Dr. Pabitra Mohan Behera (Director, Bioprudence Lab)
04:00pm - 04:30pm	Best Poster Presentation
04:30pm - 05:00pm	High Tea
05:00pm - 05:30pm	Valedictory Session & Vote of Thanks

Organizing Committee

Chief Patron: Prof. Jhumki Rath (Principal)
Patron: Dr. Mousumi Das (Member Secretary, SF Courses)
Convener: Dr. Puspashree Puhan
Co-ordinator: Shri Sabyasachi Mohanty (HOD, Bioinformatics)
Organizing Members: Shri Rakesh Ranjan Ojha, Shri Mayank Roy, Ms. Sushree Sangita Nayak

Advisory Committee