Dr Baral is a faculty of Information and Digital Design. He has been teaching at NID since 2002. Dr. Baral has received his MA in English, and MA in Philosophy from Utkal University. He also holds a PhD in Cognitive Science from IIT, Delhi.

Dr Baral teaches Cognitive Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Ergonomics, Research Methodology and Communication Studies. His interests include Indian Analytical Philosophy, Ergonomics, Philosophy, Logic, Mathematics, and Semiotics.