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School of Management Studies

VISITING FACULTY

At our institution, we are proud to host an esteemed panel of international and national visiting faculty who bring global insights and cutting-edge expertise to the classroom. Their presence enriches the academic environment and provides students with diverse perspectives that complement core curriculum learning.

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Prof. Mark Lennon

Pennsylvania Western University, USA
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Prof. Sudhanshu Rai

Associate Professor - Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Dr. Somonnoy Ghosh

Dr Somonnoy Ghosh

Associate Professor - BIMTECH, Noida & Visiting Faculty, IIM Lucknow
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Dr Shikha Bhardwaj

Assistant Professor - IIM Sambalpur

GUEST FACULTY AND INDUSTRY MENTORS

Our learning experience is further strengthened by distinguished guest faculty and industry mentors who offer practical perspectives from leading corporations and startups. Their mentorship helps students align academic learning with industry expectations and emerging trends.

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Ms. Deepali Naair

Chief Marketing Officer, CK Birla Group
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Mr. Sandeep Gautam

Head, Global Operational Excellence and Automation, T-Systems ICT India Pvt. Ltd
Dr. Shishir Sahay

Dr Shishir Sahay

Head of Quality, Mahindra Defence

Systems Limited
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Mr. Harshal Diwali

CEO, Clarissa Group

CORE FACULTY

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Dr Som Aditya Juyal

Professor & Vice Principal
Dr-Shweta-Sethi 2

Dr Shweta Sethi

Professor
Dr-Saurabh-Joshi 2

Dr Saurabh Joshi

Associate Professor
Dr-Rajat-Dimri 2

Dr Rajat Praveen Dimri

Associate Professor
Dr-Apurvaa-Trivedi 2

Dr Apurvaa Trivedi

Associate Professor
Dr-Geeta-Rana 2

Dr Geeta Rana

Associate Professor
Dr. Ashish Arya

Dr Ashish Arya

Associate Professor, HR
Mr.-Ravindra-Sharma 2

Dr Ravindra Sharma

Assistant Professor
Mr.-Upendra-Saxena 2

Upendra Saxena

Assistant Professor
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Mrs. Ekta Rao

Assistant Professor
Mr.-Amar-Sathe 2

Amar Baban Sathe

Assistant Professor
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Dr Prayank Sharma

Assistant Professor
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Dr Sheela Bijalwanis

Assistant Professor
MR. SHAILENDRA SINGH SAINWAL

Shailendra Sainwal

Assistant Professor
Dr-Gargi-Pant-Shukla

Dr Gargi Pant Shukla

Assistant Professor
Prof. Ritvik Dubey

Prof. Ritvik Dubey

Professor, Marketing
S.No. Designation Qualification Teaching & Research Experience Publications Projects Area of Interest Awards
1 Dr Som Aditya Juyal Professor & Vice Principal Ph.D. & MBA 26 32 1 intramural ongoing Marketing
2 Dr Shweta Sethi Professor Ph.D. & MBA 25 27 Human Resource Best Teacher Award by SRHU, 2018
3 Dr Saurabh Joshi Associate Professor Ph.D. , M. Com 25 8 Accounting & Finance
4 Dr Rajat Praveen Dimri Associate Professor MBA,M.Phill.,Ph.D. 20 25 Marketing Uttrakhnad Gaurav Ratna 2023-24
5 Dr Geeta Rana Associate Professor Ph.D. , MBA, UGC-NET 22 116 2 Human Resource 1.Award of Excellence in Management Reserach by Speaking Organization conferred by State minister Madhu Bhatt,2025 2. ERDA Research Excellence Award at Christ University, New Delhi , 2024. 3. Award of Excellence in Research from Star International Foundation for Research and Education (SIRFE) 4.BIMTECH-Stough Young Scholar Award 5. Many Best Research Paper Award
6 Dr Apurvaa  Trivedi Associate Professor Ph.D. , MBA ,M.A(Psychology), UGC-NET 18 23 03 Completed, 02 Intramural Ongoing Human Resource HCL Great Minds at Work Award HCL Outstanding Achievement Award Vice-Chairperson ISTD, Dehradun Chapter Vice-Chairperson NIPM, Dehradun, Chapter
7 Mrs. Ekta Rao Assistant Professor Ph.D. (Pursuing), MBA 25 10 1 Human Resource & General Management
8 Dr Ravindra Sharma Assistant Professor Ph.D. , MBA , MCA, UGC-NET (Management) 18 76 1 Human Resource
9 Dr  Sonam Bhadauriya Assistant Professor Ph.D.,M.Phil, M.Com, UGC –NET 15 22 Finance & Economics SWAYAM-NPTEL Active Local Chapter Award (3 times)
10 Mr. Upendra Saxena Assistant Professor Ph.D. (Pursuing), PGDM, M.com, UGC-NET 16 5 Accounting & Finance
11 Mr. Amar B. Sathe Assistant Professor Ph.D. (Pursuing), MBA 10 2 Operations Management
12 Dr Sheela Bijlwan Assistant Professor Ph.D. , MBA , M.Com, UGC-NET 15 25 1 Human Resource
13 Dr Prayank Sharma Assistant Professor Ph.D. , MBA, M.Com. 17 8 Accounting & Finance
14 Mr. Shailendra Sainwal Assistant Professor Ph.D. (Pursuing), MBA, M.Com. M.A (Economics), U-SET 15 7 Accounting & Finance
15 Dr Gargi Pant Shukla Assistant Professor Ph.D. , MBA, M.Com. 15 32 Accounting & Finance
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Professor

Prof Mark Lennon

Pennsylvania Western University, USA
An expert in business analytics and strategic management, Prof. Lennon brings decades of teaching and industry experience from the U.S. His sessions bridge theory and practice, offering students a global outlook on contemporary business challenges.

Associate Professor

Prof Sudhanshu Rai

Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
With a specialization in innovation and entrepreneurship, Prof. Rai introduces students to European models of design thinking and digital transformation. His interdisciplinary approach equips students to navigate complex global markets.
Associate Professor

Dr Somonnoy Ghosh

Associate Professor, BIMTECH, Noida & Visiting Faculty, IIM Lucknow
A well-regarded name in business economics and strategic management, Dr Ghosh shares deep insights drawn from his academic and consulting roles. His engaging pedagogy fosters critical thinking and strategic decision-making.

Assistant Professor

Dr Shikha Bhardwaj

IIM Sambalpur
Known for her work in organizational behavior and human resource management, Dr. Bhardwaj connects academic frameworks with real-time HR practices, enhancing the practical acumen of students in managing people and organizations.

Chief Marketing Officer

Ms Deepali Naair

CK Birla Group
A marketing thought leader with an illustrious career across top brands, Ms. Naair brings real-world insights into consumer behavior, brand strategy, and digital marketing evolution.

 

Head

Mr Sandeep Gautam

Global Operational Excellence and Automation, T-Systems ICT India Pvt. Ltd
A marketing thought leader with an illustrious career across top brands, Ms. Naair brings real-world insights into consumer behavior, brand strategy, and digital marketing evolution.

 

Head of Quality
Dr Shishir Sahay

Mahindra Defence Systems Limited
Dr Sahay’s deep knowledge in quality systems, compliance, and manufacturing excellence is invaluable for students exploring careers in operations, defense, and high-tech manufacturing sectors.

 

 

CEO

Mr Harshal Diwali

Clarissa Group
As an entrepreneur and business leader, Mr. Diwali shares first-hand insights on startup ecosystems, leadership challenges, and growth strategies, inspiring students to think innovatively and act entrepreneurially.

 

 

Ph.D. (Marketing)

Dr. Shikha Bhardwaj

Dr. Som Aditya Juyal, Ph.D. (Marketing), MBA (Marketing & Finance), and UGC-NET qualified, is a distinguished academician with over 25 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. Currently Professor at HSMS, SRHU, he has published widely in Scopus, WoS, and ABDC journals, holds two patents, and guides multiple Ph.D. scholars. With domain expertise in Marketing, Strategy, and Analytics, he has led FDPs/MDPs, served on IQAC, BOS, and Academic Council, and played a pivotal role in academic quality, curriculum innovation, and institutional development.

Professor
Dr Shweta Sethi

Dr Shweta Sethi is a Professor at the School of Management Studies, Swami RamaHimalayan University, with over 24 years of academic experience. Her specialization lies inHuman Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour. She plays a key role inacademic planning, curriculum development, and research governance, serving on theBoardof Studies, the Academic Planning; Monitoring Committee, and the Departmental Research Committee.Her research interests encompass talent management, employee well-being, industrial relations, expatriate management, and competency mapping. She has authored numerous research papers and case studies published in ABDC- and Web of Science-indexed journals, as well as on prestigious platforms such as The Case Centre and Emerald Publishing. Dr.Sethi has presented her work at various national and international conferences and is actively engaged in capacity building through faculty development programmes and corporate training sessions. In recognition of her contributions to teaching and academia, she was conferred the Best Teacher Award at SRHU in 2018.

Associate Professor
Dr Saurabh Joshi

Teaching experience– 17 years

Qualifications– Ph.D. (Finance), MBA (Finance), B.Com.(Commerce)

Publications: 3 International, 2 National

Special Interests– Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (SAPM), Corporate Finance, and Investment Management.

Connect with Dr. Saurabh Joshi saurabhjoshi@srhu.edu.in
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabh-j-88b404213

Associate Professor
Dr Rajat Praveen Dimri

Dr Rajat Praveen Dimri,MBA,PhD,MPhill is as Associate Professor an academician with a rich academic background and extensive experience of almost 20+ years in teaching and research, he has made significant contributions to the realm of marketing. He was also associated with pharama and banking industry in early days of his professional career. .He has successfully guided five scholars to complete their PhDs in marketing, , he is associated with various universities in multiple capacities, offering his expertise and collaborating on academic initiatives. He has an extensive publication record that spans prestigious Scopus-indexed journals, IGI Global publications, as well as numerous national and international conferences and journals.

Associate Professor
Dr Apurvaa Trivedi

Dr Apurvaa Trivedi, PhD, MBA, MA (Psychology), is an Associate Professor of Human Resources at the School of Management Studies, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. With over 18 years of experience in IT, HR, and management education, he has worked with organizations such as HCL Technologies and Halonix and served as a Research Associate at IIT Roorkee. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, an MEPSC-certified trainer, and has qualified the UGC-NET in Management. His areas of interest include innovation and design thinking, employee engagement, performance management, circular economy, and sustainability. Dr. Trivedi is actively involved in training and development and has published his research in various national and international journals. He is a life member and currently the Vice Chairman of the Uttarakhand chapters of the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD) and the National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM), contributing significantly to professional development in the region.

Associate Professor
Dr Geeta Rana

Dr Geeta Rana is an Associate Professor, SMS at Swami Rama HimalayanUniversity, Jolly Grant, Dehradun. She has earned her PhD from Indian Institute of Technology(IIT, Roorkee) in Management. She is also alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Rohtak(IIMR). She is engaged in teaching, research and consultancy assignments. She has more than20 years of experience in teaching and in handling various administrative as well as academicpositions. She has to her credit over more than 80 papers published in refereed Scopus andABDC category journals of Emerald, Sage, Springer, Taylor & Francis, Elsevier, andInderscience. She also presented several research papers in national and internationalconferences. She has authored and edited many books published by Taylor & Francis, Novascience and New Age Publications etc. She has conducted and attended various workshops,FDPs and MDPs. In India and abroad. Dr. Rana is recipient of many National and Internationalaward. Her research interests include Managerial Effectiveness, Employer Branding, Industry4.0, Talent Management, Attractiveness, Knowledge Management and Green Human ResourceManagement.

Associate Professor
Dr Ravindra Sharma

Dr Ravindra Sharma is an Assistant Professor at School of Management Studies in SwamiRama Himalayan University, Dehradun, India. He has earned his Ph.D. in Management fromUttarakhand Technical University, India. He holds master’s degrees in business administration(MBA) and computer applications (MCA). He also qualified University Grant CommissionNational Eligibility Test in Management (UGC-NET). His area of specialization is Humanresource management & Organizational behaviour (OB). Dr.Sharma has more than 17 years ofcorporate and academic experience. He has conducted many faculty development programs forthe national and international audience. He has published more than 43 research papers inrefereed journals of Emerald, Sage, Springer, IGI Global, and Inderscience. He has publishedbooks in the area of employer branding, HR 4.0, research and publication ethics,entrepreneurship, green innovations for businesses with reputed publishers like Taylor & FrancisGroup USA, Nova Science Publishers USA, and IRP Publication House Inda. Dr. Sharma hascontributed more than 32 chapters in different books published in Springer IGI Global, Tailor Frances, and Palgrave Macmillan. He has presented research papers at national and internationalconferences. He has also attended a paper development workshop in the Indian Institute ofManagement Rohtak, India. He has been honored as a session chair and keynote speaker ininternational conferences in various universities. His research interests include employerbranding, Industry 4.0, talent management.

Associate Professor

Updendra Saxena

 Upendra Saxena is working as an Assistant Professor at School of Management studies in Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, India. He holds master’s degrees in Commerce (M.com) and AICTE Approved Post graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). He qualified University Grant Commission National Eligibility Test in Commerce (UGC-NET) and Also Pursuing Ph.D in Commerce. He has more than 16 years of corporate andteaching experience. His area of interest accounting and Finance. HE has been publishing thearticles in the journals of national and international repute and also attends the facultydevelopment programs.

Associate Professor

Mrs Ekta Rao

Mrs Ekta Rao brings over 20 years of rich teaching experience in reputed managementinstitutions across India. She holds an MBA with specialization in Marketing and HRM fromUniversity of Rajasthan. She specializes in Human Values, Communication, EmotionalIntelligence, and Positive Psychology, with a deep commitment to nurturing the holisticdevelopment of students.A passionate educator and lifelong learner Mrs. Ekta Rao has continuously enhanced herpedagogical approach through participation in numerous faculty development programs andworkshops, including those conducted at premier institutes like the Indian Institutes ofManagement (IIMs). These experiences have enriched her ability to blend theory with real-world insights, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence andpersonal growth. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she is actively engaged inacademic research. She has published several papers in national and international journals.Besides this she has actively contributed to community development. She has organized andfacilitated workshops on Happiness and Emotional Intelligence for school teachers, aimed atpromoting mental well-being and emotional resilience among educators.

Associate Professor
Amar Baban Sathe

Amar Baban Sathe is an Assistant Professor in Himalayan School of Management Studies, SRHU; passed out MBA (Logistics and Production Management) from IBMRD, University of Pune in 2010 and B.E. (Production Engineering) from VJTI, University Mumbai, Maharashtra in 2006. His areas of interest are Operations management, Process management and improvement, Quality for all, Supply Chain Management, Operations research, application mathematics in business, Impulse buying behavior, impact of Mindfulness on behaviour. Also Pursuing Ph.D in Marketing from SRHU, Dehradun.

Associate Professor
Dr Prayank Sharma

Dr Prayank Sharma is an Assistant Professor at HSMS in Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant Dehradun India. He is Ph.D in (Management) from Maharishi University of Information Technology, Lucknow, MBA (Finance) from Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow, M.Com from Subharti University, Meerut, Dr. Sharma has been actively publishingthe articles in the journals of national and international repute and also attends the faculty development programs. He is keenly interested in the area of accounting and finance.

Associate Professor

Dr Sheela Bijalwan

Dr Sheela Bijalwan is an Assistant Professor in the School of Management Studies at SwamiRamaHimalayan University, Dehradun, India. She has earned her Ph.D. in Management from Veer MadhoSingh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University, India. She holds master’s degrees in Businessadministration (MBA) and M.com. She has qualified UGC National Eligibility Test in Management (UGC-NET).Her area of interest is HRM, OB and Business Law. She is actively involved in research publications. Shepublished research papers in refereed journals of Emerald, PubMed, Springer, IGI Global, andIEEE conferences. She isactively participated in FDP, conferences, MOOC courses for continuouslearning and development.

Associate Professor

Shailendra Sainwal

Shailendra Sainwal is an Assistant Professor in Himalayan School of Management Studies, SRHU. He is master in Economics, Management (Finance) & Commerce. He qualified the U-SET in Commerce and pursuing PhD in Management (Finance). His area of interest is finance, accounting, and taxation. His expertise of the subject is evidenced by the fact that he has presented research papers at numerous national and international conferences. He has authored book chapters in addition to numerous publications in prestigious UGC care & Scopus indexed journals.

Associate Professor

Dr Gargi Pant Shukla

Teaching Experience: 17 years of teaching and industry experience in management and finance.

Qualification: Ph.D. (Management), MBA (Finance)

Teaching Interest: Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Research Publications: Books Authored: 4 Scopus Indexed Publications: 10 Peer Reviewed / ABDC: 30

Connect with Dr.Juyal: gpshukla@srhu.edu.in

www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gargi-pant-shukla-46645267

International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.