Research Scholar Profile

• Preeti Tiwari

  Academic Background:

  • Bachelor in commerce from Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, (2005-2008),
  • Maters in Business Administration (Human Resource Management) from Faculty of Management Studies, Udaipur.
  • Received Gold Medal for securing first position in University, (2008-2010)

   

  PhD Topic: An Empirical Investigation into Determinants of Social Entrepreneurial Intentions of students. 

   

  PhD Supervisor: Prof. Anil Bhat

   

  Work Experience: 6 months – 1 year. 

   

  Teaching Interest: Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Management, Marketing, Managerial Communication, Principles of Management etc.

   

  Research Interest: Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Management. 

   

  Journal Publication:

  • “Gender Discrimination at Work Place : A Case Study” Indian Journal of Humanities

   

  Conference Paper Presentation:

  • Presented a paper titled “Review of Social Entrepreneurship and Future Research Agenda” in the Tenth AIMS International Conference jointly organized by Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B) and the Association of Indian Management Scholars (AIMS) at IIM Bangalore Campus from Jan 6, 2013 to Jan 9, 2013
  • Presented a in absentia paper titled “Review Paper on Examining the Role of Factors Affecting Social Entrepreneurship Intention” Tenth Biennial Conference on ‘Entrepreneurship’ to be held at EDI, Ahmedabad during February 20-22, 2013.

  Conferences / Seminars / Workshops Attended / Organized:  NA

   

  Projects:

  • Completed three months project funded by “University Talk AIDS” for creating AIDS awareness among prostitutes and sex workers.
  • "Retention of Meritorious Scientist at CSIR at" Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute”. Pilani (Raj) 
  • "5-S The Gateway for TQM" at Parle Biscuits Ltd, Bahadurgarh (Haryana).

   

  E-Mail ID: preeti.tiwari@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

• Nirankush Dutta

  Academic Background:

  • B.E. (Information Technology) from University of Burdwan, West Bengal (2000-2004)
  •  Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (Marketing & Operations) from Birla Institute of Management Technology (2004-2006)

  PhD Topic: Role of Trust in Social Media Marketing: A Model Building Approach

   

  PhD Supervisor: Prof. Anil Bhat

   

  Work Experience: 6 years (approx.) [Academic: 2 years (approx.); Industry: 4 years (approx.)]

   

  Research Interest: Social Media Marketing, Green Marketing

   

  Teaching Interest: Principles of Marketing, Marketing Communication, Marketing Research, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Management, Sales & Distribution Management, Management Information System etc.

   

  Journal Publication:

  • “Emerging Markets: Ray of Hope for the World Economy” (Mangalmay Journal of Management & Technology, Vol 4, No 2, Jul – Dec, 2010; Print ISSN: 0973-7251, Online ISSN: 2230-729X)

  Conference Paper Presentation:

  • Presented a paper titled “An Exploration of Antecedents & Outcomes of Trust in Social Media Marketing” in the Tenth AIMS International Conference jointly organized by Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B) and the Association of Indian Management Scholars (AIMS) at IIM Bangalore Campus from Jan 6, 2013 to Jan 9, 2013
  • Presented a case study titled “Flipkart: Burdened by Cost of Success” in International Case Study Conference 2012, organized by ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad in association with ECCH and Universiti Utara Malaysia from Dec 14, 2012 to Dec 15, 2012
  • Presented a paper titled “Emerging Markets: Ray of Hope for the World Economy” at an international conference on “Business Strategies for Managing Turnarounds in the Global Economy” organized by Mangalmay Institute of Management & Technology on 6th Aug, 2010

  Conferences / Seminars / Workshops Attended / Organized:

   

  • Attended a workshop on “Research and Data Analysis Using SPSS” organized by GNIT Group of Institutions and SPSS on Oct 22-23, 2011
  • Organizing Committee member of a National seminar on “Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Information and Communication Technology” organized by Mahamaya Technical University and  CSI Ghaziabad Chapter in Noida on May 14-15, 2011
  • Attended an SME Conclave on “SMEs to MNEs- Forging the Way Ahead” organized by Birla Institute of Management Technology on 19th Feb, 2011
  • Attended an interactive session conducted by renowned brand guru Martin Lindstorm on “Brand Sense: The Next Step in Brand Evolution” at Amity Business School on 31st Aug, 2005
  • Attended a Marketing Seminar on “The Challenges of Global Branding” organized by Fortune Institute of International Business on 25 Feb, 2005

  Projects: N.A.

   

  E-Mail ID: nirankush.dutta@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

• Onkar Bagaria

  Academic Background:

  • B.Tech. (Electronics & Communication) from CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore (2004-2008)
  •  MBA from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (2008-10)

  PhD Topic: Excellence in Engineering Education in India: An Empirical Study of the State of Rajasthan

   

  PhD Supervisor: Prof. Arya Kumar

   

  Work Experience: 3 years (approx.)

   

  Research Interest: Higher Education, Credit Appraisal, Small & Medium Enterprises

   

  Teaching Interest: Project Appraisal, Project Management, Project Finance

   

  Journal Publication:  N/A

   

  Conference Paper Presentation:

  • Presented a paper titled “Higher Education in India : Issues & Concerns” in the Tenth AIMS International Conference jointly organized by Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B) and the Association of Indian Management Scholars (AIMS) at IIM Bangalore Campus from Jan 6, 2013 to Jan 9, 2013

  Conferences / Seminars / Workshops Attended / Organized:

  • Attended Management Development program on “ Innovating for Excellence: Programme for Leaders in Management Education” from December 10- December 15, 2012 at IIM Ahmadabad 

  Projects: N.A.

   

  E-Mail ID:onkar.bagaria@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

• Arunima Rana

  Academic Background:

  • Bachelors of Business Administration: 2006-2009(Institute of Management Studies, Indore; DAVV).
  •  Masters of Business Administration: 2009-2011,
  •  Specialization: Marketing Management and Business Intelligence (IBS Ahmedabad)

  PhD Topic: Investigations into Modelling Online Brand Equity.

   

  PhD Supervisor & Co-supervisor: Prof. Anil Bhat & Dr. Leela Rani

   

  Work Experience: 1 year (approx.) [Industry: Finance and Consultancy, Job Role: Customer Relationship Management]

   

  Research Interest: Brand Equity, Online Media, Internet Marketing

   

  Teaching Interest: Marketing Management, E-Business and Internet Marketing etc.

   

  Journal Publication:  N.A.

   

  Conference Paper Presentation:

  • Presented a paper titled “Online Brand Equity: A Review and Agenda for Future Research” in the Tenth AIMS International Conference jointly organized by Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B) and the Association of Indian Management Scholars (AIMS) at IIM Bangalore Campus from Jan 6, 2013 to Jan 9, 2013

  Conferences / Seminars / Workshops Attended / Organized: N.A.

   

  Projects: N.A.

   

  E-Mail ID: arunima.rana@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

• Meenakshi Sharma

  Academic Background:

  • BSc from University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan (2002-2005); O-Level from DOEACC Society, Delhi (2003-2004)
  • MSc (Bioinformatics) from University of Banasthali Vidyapith (2005-2007)
  • Masters in Business Administration (HR &Marketing) from Rajasthan Technical University, Kota (2008-2010)

  PhD Topic: N.A.

  PhD Supervisor: Dr. Leela Rani

  Work Experience: 3 years (approx.) [Academic: 3 years (approx.); Industry: Nil]

  Awards & Scholastic Achievements : Junior Research Fellowship (JUNE-2011) granted by UGC

  Research Interest: Marketing

  Teaching Interest: Marketing Research, Business Law, Marketing, Organizational Behaviour

  Journal Publication: N.A.

  Conference Paper Presentation:

  • Presented a paper titled “Effect of consumer response on sales promotion in organized food retailing ” in the Tenth AIMS International Conference jointly organized by Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B) and the Association of Indian Management Scholars (AIMS) at IIM Bangalore Campus from Jan 6, 2013 to Jan 9, 2013

  • Presented a paper titled “ A study of Customer’s product purchase decision and product recommendation through Social Networking Sites” at an second national conference on “Business Strategies and Economic Growth: The Way Forward” organized by Poornima Group of Colleges on Feburary 17-18,2012

  • Presented a paper titled “Relevance of Branding In Hotel Industry” at and national conference on “Service marketing strategies to meet challenges of globalization” organized by Shri Balaji College of Engineering & Technology, Jaipur in association with R.A. Podar Institute of Management on April 27-28,2012

  Conferences / Seminars / Workshops Attended / Organized:

  • Attended a workshop cum training programme on “Computational genomics” organized by Bioinformatics Center Birla Institute of Scientific Research on Sep 06-08, 2006

  Projects: N.A.

  E-Mail ID: meenakshi.sharma@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in,meenu.3july@gmail.com

• Sonia Antil

  Academic Background:

  • B.Com from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.(2004-2007)
  • Masters in Business Administration (Finance & Marketing) from D.A.V. Institute of Management affiliated to Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak(2007-2009)

  Awards & Scholastic Achievement:

  • Junior Research Fellowship Granted by UGC in year 2010

  • Gold Medalist in Post Graduation

  PhD Topic: N.A.

  PhD Supervisor: N.A.

  Work Experience: 3 years (approx.) [Academic: 3years (approx.); Industry: Nil]

  Research Interest: Accounting & Finance

  Teaching Interest: Accounting for Manager, Cost Accounting, Strategic Cost Management, Financial Management, Business Economics etc.

  Journal Publication: N.A.

  Conference Paper Presentation:

  • Paper titled “ Effect of Consumer Response on Sales Promotion in Organized Food Retailing” in the Tenth AIMS International Conference jointly organized by Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B) and the Association of Indian Management Scholars (AIMS) at IIM Bangalore Campus from Jan 6, 2013 to Jan 9, 2013(in Absentia)

  • Presented a Paper on “Green CSR: Sustainable Approach in Global Competitiveness of Indian Business” in National Seminar on “Global Competitiveness of Indian Business” organized by University School of Management Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra from 12-13 Feb, 2011.

  
  
  

  Conferences / Seminars / Workshops Attended / Organized:

  • Seminar on Building Sustainable Multinationals organized by AIMA 2012.

  • IFRS- SWOT Analysis organized by PIRON Institute and ICan in 2012

  • National Seminar on Global Competitiveness of Indian Business Organized by University School of Management Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra on 13^th February 2011.

  • FDP organized by BIMTECH & EPSI on 22^nd Sep ‘2009.

  • Attended Work Shop AT Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad Organized BY ORSI

  & IIMA from 8-14 Aug in 2008 

  • Indian Marketing Summit 2009 Organized BY AIMA ON 25-26 FEB

  • Indian Marketing Summit 2008 organized by AIMA in Sep 2008

  • HR Summit Organized BY AIMA ON 24 FEB 2008

  • Insurance summit “Financial Inclusion & Insurance Sector “ organized by AIMA on sep 2008

  • Finance Summit, “Hakikat Se Rubaru-Excellence In Financial Practices” organized by DAVIM, Faridabad in 2008

  Projects: N.A.

  E-Mail ID: sonia.antil@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

• Priyanka Bhattacharya

  Academic Background:

  • Bachelor of Commerce from Pt. Ravishakar Shukla University
  •  Master of Business Administration with dual specialization in finance and human resource from Chattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University; Also pursuing CA.

  PhD Topic: N.A.

  PhD Supervisor: Dr. Sarvesh Satija

  Work Experience: Worked as an articled assistant for three and a half years as a part of articleship in CA. Also worked as a part time employee for 1 and a half years in a start-up (Phyzok Learning Solutions LLP).

  Research Interest: Human Resource accounting, Auditing, Competency Mapping and Talent Management.

  Teaching Interest: Principles of Management, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Organizational Change and Development, Human Resource Planning and Development, Labour Welfare and Industrial Relations etc.

  Journal Publication: N.A.

  Conference Paper Presentation: N.A.

  Conferences / Seminars / Workshops Attended / Organized:

  • Completed 100 hours of “Information Technology” training from the Raipur branch of CIRC of ICAI.

  • Presented a business plan on enhancing the education delivery system in rural India in various premier institutes like IIM A, IIM B, IIM C, IIT BHU etc. and won various national and international competitions.

  Projects: N.A.

  E-Mail ID: priyanka.bhattacharya@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

• Nikita Sharda

  Academic Background:

  • B.Com from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University (2007-2010)
  •  M.B.A (Marketing and Finance) from Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekananda Technical University (2010-2012).

  PhD Topic: N.A.

  PhD Supervisor: N.A.

  Work Experience: N.A.

  Research Interest: Strategic Management in NPOs (Non-Profit Organizations)

  Teaching Interest: Strategic Management, Marketing, Principles of Management etc.

  Journal Publication: N.A.

  Conference Paper Presentation: N.A.

  Conferences / Seminars / Workshops Attended / Organized:

  • Have taken workshops for spreading traffic awareness on behalf of C.G Traffic Police.

  • Have taken workshop on Business Communication as part of HR activity in Phyzok Learning Solutions LLP.

  Projects: N.A.

  Awards & Scholastic Achievements:

  • Winner, “First” in Business Plan Competition at IIM-Bangalore.

  • Winner, “Second” in Business Plan Competition at IIM-Calcutta.

  • Winner, “First” in Business Plan Competition at XLRI, Jamshedpur.

  • Winner, “First” in Business Plan Competition at NIT, Raipur.

  • Winner, “Second” in Business Plan Competition at FMS, Varanasi.

  • Winner, “First” in Business Plan Competition at SIMSREE, Mumbai.

  • Winner, “First” in business Plan Competition at TKM College of Engg, Kerala.

  • Winner, “Second” in Business Plan Competition at VNIT, Nagpur.

  • Award for academic excellence in VII standard.

  • Scholarship for academic excellence during Graduation.

  E-Mail ID: nikita.sharda@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

• Amrita Patwa

  Academic Background:

  • B.B.A. from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (2006-2009)
  • M.B.A. (HR & Retail) from Mody Institute of Technology & Science (2009-2011)

  PhD Topic: N.A.

  PhD Supervisor: N.A.

  Work Experience: N.A.

  Research Interest: Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior

  Teaching Interest: Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Marketing Research

  Journal Publication: N.A.

  Conference Paper Presentation: N.A.

  Conferences / Seminars / Workshops: N.A.

  Projects: N.A.

  E-Mail ID: amrita.patwa@bits-pilani.ac.in