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Academic journey

A career dedicated to shaping people, advancing research, and transforming management education.

For over 26 years, this academic journey has been guided by a simple belief: exceptional management education is built on the seamless integration of teaching, research, innovation, and industry engagement.

From mentoring aspiring managers to publishing scholarly research, authoring academic books, leading curriculum innovation, and advancing interdisciplinary research, the focus remains on developing knowledge that creates meaningful impact for academia, industry, and society.

From educator to academic thought leader

Advancing management education beyond the classroom.

A career in management education has evolved into a broader commitment to research, scholarly publishing, academic leadership, and professional engagement. Every milestone reflects a commitment to bridge academic rigour with real-world relevance.

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Educated thousands of MBA and engineering students.

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Authored five academic books adopted as learning resources in higher education.

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Published extensively in internationally indexed journals.

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Contributed as a reviewer and editor for scholarly publications.

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Designed innovative MBA curricula aligned with emerging industry needs.

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Led faculty development programmes and academic initiatives that strengthen teaching and research excellence.

Four chapters

A continuing commitment to teaching, research, and meaningful impact.

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Chapter 01

Building the Foundation

Every academic journey begins with a passion for learning.

Early years in higher education shaped a commitment to student-centric teaching, academic excellence, and continuous learning. This period built expertise in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour while mentoring future managers and professionals.

Highlights

  • Began an academic career in Management Education
  • Specialized in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour
  • Established a learner-focused teaching philosophy
  • Mentored MBA students across multiple disciplines

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Chapter 02

Advancing Academic Excellence

Curriculum, leadership, and scholarship grew together.

As academic responsibilities expanded, so did contributions to curriculum development, institutional leadership, and scholarly publishing. MBA programmes were redesigned to reflect changing business realities, experiential learning, industry perspectives, and emerging technologies.

Highlights

  • Authored five academic books in Management and Human Resource Management
  • Designed and revised MBA curricula
  • Introduced contemporary HR electives
  • Mentored faculty and postgraduate students
  • Led institutional academic initiatives

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Chapter 03

Building Research Impact

Research became the natural extension of a teaching philosophy.

Work increasingly explores contemporary management challenges through evidence-based scholarship, resulting in publications in internationally indexed journals and collaborations across interdisciplinary domains.

Highlights

  • 39 Scopus-indexed publications
  • Internationally indexed research
  • Editorial and reviewer responsibilities
  • Interdisciplinary research collaborations
  • Growing global academic visibility

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Chapter 04

Shaping the Future of Management

Organizations will be shaped by human intelligence and artificial intelligence.

Current work investigates how AI, analytics, leadership, and ethical decision-making can create more inclusive, resilient, and high-performing organizations. This continues alongside keynote lectures, faculty development programmes, executive education, student mentoring, and academic leadership.

Highlights

  • Strategic Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour
  • Leadership, Artificial Intelligence in HR, and People Analytics
  • Digital Transformation and the Future of Work
  • Responsible management and digital transformation

Career timeline

Educational trip to Japan

2019

Education research

Educational trip to Japan

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Academic impact

A record of learning, scholarship, and leadership.

A focused view of academic contribution across teaching, publications, innovation, curriculum development, and faculty development.

26+

Years of teaching

Management education and academic leadership.

39

Scopus publications

Indexed research across management and technology.

9

Books published

Practice-oriented resources for learners and professionals.

Editorial Board Member & Reviewer

Reviewer roles

Scholarly review and editorial contribution.

Patents

Multiple patents

Applied innovation alongside academic research.

International Speaker

Conference speaker

International talks and faculty development leadership.

Academic Leadership

Stream Head – Human Resource Management

Curriculum Innovation

Designed and revised MBA programmes in Strategic HRM, Talent Management, People Analytics, and AI in HR.

Faculty Development

Designed and delivered national Faculty Development Programmes on Future HR, Leadership, and Artificial Intelligence.

Books published

Released books and learning resources.

Explore the books published as part of a continuing commitment to practical, accessible management education.

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2010

From Campus to Corporate

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A practical guide to the transition from academic preparation to professional readiness.

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2014

Business Communication

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Business Communication covers concept of communication

Cover of Business Communication

2007

Business Communication

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Business Communication covers concept of communication, its elements and the various devices and modes of communication such as business correspondence, non-verbal communication, essay writing, speech and Management Information Systems

Cover of From Campus to Corporate New Edition

2016

From Campus to Corporate New Edition

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From Campus to Corporate is a torchlight to bridge the gap between "aiming'' and ''achieving''. It explains in detail how just simply showing up for a job interview and being yourself is different from knowing what to expect and to be able to meet the expectations and beyond.

Scholarship beyond publications

Knowledge that is rigorous, relevant, and meaningful.

Academic excellence extends beyond journal articles. Through books, curriculum development, research publications, keynote addresses, faculty development programmes, and editorial contributions, the objective is to create knowledge that is academically rigorous, professionally relevant, and socially meaningful.

The focus is not only to produce research, but to influence the future of management education by integrating scholarship, innovation, and practice.

Looking ahead

Education as a catalyst for responsible leadership, innovation, and societal progress.

The next generation of management education needs leaders who combine critical thinking, technological understanding, and human values. This work remains committed to advancing research, inspiring learners, and contributing to that future.