Bhubaneswar: KIIT and KISS University founder Dr Achyuta Samant has been awarded his 56th honorary doctorate degree by Taiwan’s Huafan University, reports said on Friday. Educationist and social activist Dr. Achyut Samanta has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Huafan University, Taiwan. This is Dr. Samant’s 56th honorary doctorate degree. It is noteworthy that, she has been given this honor for her outstanding contribution in the field of education, social justice and women empowerment. This honorary doctorate is awarded in a special program at Huafan University. Special representatives of Dr. Samantha received an honorary doctorate in her absence.