šØāš«Hirak Dasgupta, Dr at University of University of Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, stands as a distinguished Academician/Research Scholar in the domain of Sustainability. Holding a PhD*-Managementstudies, Himachal Pradesh University, their professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise. š
š Professional Profiles:
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CBSE (UGC-NET-Management) Exam (2016) Online Executive Education in Applied Business Analytics from ISB Business (Aug-Nov 2021) Pursuing Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics from IGNOU, New Delhi. PhD in Management Studies from Himachal Pradesh University (2010).MBA from Himachal Pradesh University (1991).M.Sc. in Dairying from National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (1988).B.Sc. from Himachal Pradesh University (1985).
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Associate Professor at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University) from Feb 2016 to Present, instructing various courses and mentoring students. Visiting Faculty at Management Institutes in Pune from July 2015 to Dec 2015. Ā Professor & Director at Balaji Institute of Modern Management (Sri Balaji Society, Pune) from July 2013 to July 2015, overseeing academic planning and teaching. Associate Professor at Lovely Professional University, Phagwara from Aug 2011 to May 2013, teaching diverse subjects and mentoring faculty members.
š Dr. Hirak Dasgupta’s Extensive Research Endeavors š
Doctoral and MBA Student Supervision:
Currently overseeing the research work of 5 Ph.D. students specializing in Marketing and Human Resource Management. Mentored Ms. Nidhi Phutela’s extensive study on “Dimensions of Consumer Trust for Online Tourism Companies in India,” earning her a Ph.D. from Lovely Professional University, Punjab. Actively mentoring 12 MBA students, guiding their research endeavors and aiding in the publication process.
Published Works:
Co-authored the book “Role Stress among Doctors; an In-house Study” with Kumar Suresh, published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH in 2011. Authored chapters in esteemed edited books, such as “Companiesā Perspective on trust-building factors” in the book “Tourism Marketing – A Strategic Approach” by Apple CRC Press, a Taylor & Francis Group, among others.
Research Projects:
As a Co-Project Director, spearheaded the Minor Research Project titled “An Empirical Study to support Policy Making on International Student Mobility: A National Education Policy 2020 Perspective,” approved and fully funded (Rs 3 Lakhs) by ICSSR, New Delhi (Ongoing). As a Principal Investigator, successfully completed a minor research project on the “Impact of Higher Education imparted by Indian Universities on Pro-Sustainability Orientation of Students,” fully funded (Rs 1.40 lakhs) by Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India, in 2018. As a Co-Investigator, contributed to the completion of a minor research project titled “Indian Higher education Institutions: Attaining Competitiveness through Internationalization,” fully funded (Rs. 1.10 lakhs) by Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India, in 2017.