Apart from this, he has also completed M.Phil from Ravenshaw University during 2005. A commitment to excellence in teaching is the hallmark of his life. His superior academic credentials have put him in a status as exemplary and as an actor, he received many talent certificates from Saswati Natya Samaroha, Trinetra Group, All India Multi Lingual Dramatic Competition and other reputed institutes. He has also featured in various Doordarshan Television programmes like Utkal Bharati and Sahitya Surabhi. He has published 22 research articles in different journals and magazines of Regional and National repute. His extraordinary methodology and ability to teach is well accredited. He has innate curiosity and his passion for drama and modern literature is unique in style. He has engaged number of students in cutting edge research in drama and modern literature. He has participated and presented 28 papers in various Regional and National repute conferences, Seminars, Symposia and Workshops. He has also published 06 books to his credit. Presently 03 scholars are pursuing their Ph.D degrees under his able guidance and have also produced 06 M.Phil scholars. Dr. Satapathy has also completed 15 years in Teaching along with research experience. At present, Dr. Satapathy is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Odia, Berhampur University. Prior to joining in the university, he was working as Lecturer in Ekalabya Model College, Jajpur.