Shubhashish Pandia completed his M.Sc. degree in Anthropology at Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, in 2023, specialising in Biological Anthropology. His M.Sc. dissertation was titled " Prevalance of Non-Communicable Diseases: A Study among the Paudi-Bhuyan Tribal Population of Deogarh, Odisha," under the supervision of Dr. Kalyani Rath, Assistant Professor, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur. Presently he is serving as Guest Faculty at School of Anthropology, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, where he has effectively imparted knowledge to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. His academic journey is characterised by a deep commitment to exploring human evolution, genetics, and adaptation, coupled with a passion for teaching and mentoring aspiring anthropologists.