Dr. Sikhasree Ray is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of History and Archaeology at Fakir Mohan University. Dr. Ray is an archaeologist and researcher specializing in the socio-cultural and historical landscapes of Odisha. She holds a Ph.D. and a Post-Doctorate in Archaeology from Deccan College. She has published thirty research papers in reputed journals and edited volumes, contributing significantly to various fields of archaeology. Her work spans material culture studies, tribal studies, maritime history, ethnobotanical knowledge, religious history, art and architecture, and regional archaeological development, with a focus on the continuity of indigenous knowledge systems.