Sikkim Manipal University (SMU)

Dr. Kasinathan. S is a Professor and Deputy Director at Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. He has over 13 years of experience in teaching management subjects and over seven years of experience in open and distance learning. He has graduated in commerce and has an MBA, M.Phil in Management, and doctorate in Human Resource Management. He is also a UGC-NET (Management) qualified professional. Dr. Kasinathan has attended 7 international and 11 national conferences and presented 18 papers. He has received several accolades, including Best Teacher Award from Rotary Club of Madras Mount, MaGEX Award of Excellence in Academic, Excellence in Teaching Award from Sikkim Manipal University, and Academic Excellence Award from Manipal University Jaipur.

Dr. Mahesh Chandra Joshi is currently working as an Professor and Program Coordinator - BBA at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. He has over six years of experience in Marketing, Market Research, and Consultancy fields and 18 years of academic experience. He has done B.Sc., master's Diploma, MIB, and Ph.D. His Research Areas are International Business, Entrepreneurship, Case Writing, and Management Education. He has attended over 40 international, national, and state-level conferences, seminars, and workshops and presented papers. He has 45 publications to his name, including research papers, case studies & chapters in books and journals of repute, many listed in Scopus and ECCH, UK.

Dr. Abhishika Sharma is Deputy Registrar, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator- MAJMC at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She holds a Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication, a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Commerce, and a Doctor of Philosophy in JMC in "Facebook Advertising". Dr.Sharma has a combined academic and professional experience of 17 years. She has previously worked as an Additional Head and Assistant Professor at various universities in Jaipur. She has published eighteen papers in scholarly publications that are cited on a national and international scale. She has presented several research papers at conferences on both the national and international levels.

Dr. Vandna Misra is is serving as Professor and Program Coordinator - Commerce at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She has been in the field of academics since 2001 as a faculty member by serving diverse academic institutions of the public and private sectors. Her area of specialization is Finance and Accounting, and she has been awarded a Doctoral degree for her dissertation on Stock Market. She has several research articles to her credit which are published in journals of national and international repute. She has also published a book on ‘Book Keeping and Basic Accounting’. She has been awarded scholarships and medals for her academic excellence. She is a member of professional bodies like IIM Ahmedabad Alumni, Lucknow Management Association, and Commerce & Management Research Association.

Dr. Amit Verma is Assistant Registrar and Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. He previously worked as an Assistant professor and Head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at reputed universities. He earned his Ph.D. in Community Radio Stations of Rajasthan. He published several research papers and has participated as an invited speaker in many workshops, conferences, and FDPs sponsored by the UGC, ICSSR, PMMIT, and MHRD.

Dr. Asha Mamraj Sharma is currently working as an Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) and Course Coordinator in the Commerce department at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She carries 14+ years of experience in teaching Postgraduate and Undergraduate students in subjects from the domain of Finance, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship. She has done Ph.D. in Commerce, MBA in Finance, MCom in Economic Administration and Financial Management. She is also UGC-NET (management) qualified. She has presented many research papers at international/ national conferences and seminars and published articles in indexed journals of national and international repute,

Dr. Mredu Goyal is an Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator -Commerce at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She has 8+ years of teaching experience and five years of research experience. She teaches courses like Entrepreneurship Development, Design Thinking, Financial Accounting, and Business and Corporate Laws. She has published more than 25 research papers indexed in Scopus, Web of Sciences, and UGC-Care-listed journals. A research scholar has been successfully awarded Ph.D. under her guidance.

Dr. Yogita Satish Garwal is an Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator in the Department of Commerce at Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She has 5+ years of experience in teaching, research, and administration. She has done P.hD., MBA, MCom, and BCom, and LLB. She teaches Business Laws, Principle of Business Management, Management Concept and Organisational Behaviour. She has published multiple research papers and articles in reputed journals. She has organized and attended multiple international conferences, workshops, develpment programs, and seminars.

CA Manoj Kumar Yadav is an Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) in the Department of Commerce at Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. He has done master’s in business administration and is currently pursuing Ph.D. He has more than 13 years of academic experience and 10 years of experience in auditing, accounting, and tax consulting services. He has empanelled with professional bodies as a Guest faculty of “The Institute of Cost Accountants of India” and a member of the Career Counselling committee of “The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.” His core academic competencies include Taxation, Financial Management, and Accounting. He has published multiple research papers and articles in various international journals.

Dr. Srinivasan Iyer is Deputy Registrar and Associate Professor in Commerce at Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. He has 16 years of experience. His area of expertise is Marketing & Management. He has published 18 research papers in international journals and has 3 research papers in Scopus Indexed Journal and one in WoS. Four students were awarded Ph.D. under his guidance in the field of Marketing and Management. He owns 3 patents in E-commerce, Blockchain, and AI in marketing. He is a very active member of the Green Society Organization, Coimbatore, and had delivered many Lectures on Green Campus and sustainable development programs.

Dr. Neha Mathur is an Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator -Commerce at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She has 15+ years of teaching experience and worked in several reputed Universities in India. She has taught courses like Financial Management, Management accounting, Research Methodology, Statistics for Management decisions and Business statistics. She has published more than 15 research papers in reputed journals. She supervised many master’s and undergraduate students in the various phases of their dissertations. She is also working as assistant head of the institute and as a member of NAAC steering committee. She has also supervised 1 Ph.D. scholar under her guidance successfully.

Dr. Mehak Gulati is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Manipal University Jaipur. She completed her Ph.D. in Investment behaviour. She specializes in Economics, Financial Management, Mergers, Financial Accounting, Investment behaviour, and Banking. Dr. Mehak Gulati has over six years of teaching experience. She is a University topper and a gold medallist in her graduation, post-graduation, and Ph.D., She has presented multiple research papers at National and International Conferences, and to her credit are many research publications indexed in highly reputed journals.

Dr. Avnish Vijay is Associate Professor, Program Coordinator of MBA, and Assistant Director at Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. He has been working in the education sector since 2000. Previously, he has worked in different capacities at national and international higher educational institutions. Dr. Vijay has Ph.D. in Management, UGC-NET, PGDM in Finance & IT, ME, and BE in Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Vijay has experience in teaching management courses in Finance, Operations, Strategic Management, and IT Management. He has a vast experience in institutional building activities.

Dr. David Campbell is an Assistant Professor - Management programs at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. He has expertise in Business Analytics, Machine Learning, and Research. He has been working in the education sector since 2014. Prior to joining academia, he worked in various capacities with renowned brands like Samsung, Whirlpool, and AkzoNobel in India. Dr. Campbell is UGC-NET qualified and holds a Ph.D. in Management, an MBA (Marketing), and a B.E. (Computer Science). Dr. Campbell has presented many research papers at conferences and seminars and published articles in reputed national and international journals.

Dr. Shikha Maheshwari is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator - Computer Application at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She is a founding member of the UEduCon Foundation and has immense experience in academics and research with a vision to improve the quality and global relevance of education. She has guided many faculty members of various Higher Education Institutes in NAAC, NBA accreditations, and Outcome-Based Education. She has earned many accolades at the national and international levels for imparting quality engineering education to the millennials. She has published research papers in refereed international/national journals and conferences.

Dr. D Pushpa Gowri is an Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) and Course Coordinator - commerce programs at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She has done Ph.D. and has over 12 years of teaching experience. She has published research papers in UGC Journals and has presented papers at various conferences. She has handled both Commerce and Management subjects both for UG & PG courses and guided 150+ MBA projects. She has been conferred with 'Best Women Employee' from ISBR Bengaluru. She is a member of the Management Research Scholars Association CBSMS Bengaluru.

Dr. Priyanka is an Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) and Course Coordinator - MCA at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She has 14+ years of experience teaching postgraduate and undergraduate computer science students. Along with supervising many M.Tech dissertations, she published multiple research papers, which are indexed in reputed journals. Dr. Priyanka has authored a book, "Introduction to Computer Graphics" for BTech, MCA, and BCA students. She specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Cryptography & Network Security, Human Computer Interaction, and Programming Languages. She has a thorough knowledge of virtual labs, e-learning, Game Based Teaching, and MOOCS.

Dr. Durgesh Batra is currently working as an Professor - Management programs at Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. He holds Ph.D in Management and cleared UGC-NET. He completed MBA in Human Resource Management, MBA in Marketing, and M.Sc. in statistics. He has 18+ years of experience in various engineering and management institutes and universities in India and abroad, teaching courses in programs at Ph.D,, PG, and UG level. Hie teaches statistics, operation research, operation management, research methodology, digital marketing and other general marketing and management courses. He has mentored 3 Ph.D. scholars, published three patents, and published many papers.

Mr. Abhishek Pandey is an Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator - BCA at Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. He has 7+ years of teaching experience in subjects like Programming in C, Java Programming, C++, Digital Logic, Software engineering, Operating System, Computer Organization and Computer Networks. He has presented research papers in international and national conferences and publication in indexed journals. He has sound knowledge of virtual labs, instructional design, OER, self-regulated learning, online assessment, Game Based Teaching and MOOCS.

Dr. Vaibhav Panwar is currently working as an Associate Professor & Course Coordinator - MCA at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ). He has over 20+ years of teaching experience in subjects like Data Mining, Software Engineering, Operating System, and Data Structure. He has chaired & delivered various technical sessions at the national and international levels and has published more than 25 research papers in reputed journals and conferences, which are indexed in various international databases. He supervised many masters and doctorate students in the various phases of dissertations.

Mr. Aditya Upadhyay is an Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) and Course coordinator - computer applications at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ). He brings over 10+ years of teaching experience in subjects like Data Structures, Python programming, C++, C, Java programming, and Machine Learning. He has published 03 Patents at Intellectual Property India, Office of the Controller General of Patents, Design and Trademarks, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. He has published one Book Chapter in Springer and one book titled “AI and IoT for Smart City Applications”. He has also supervised 02 postgraduate dissertations.

Dr. Vimal Kumar Joshi is working as an Assistant Professor and course coordinator - BCA at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. He has four years of teaching experience in subjects like Engineering Mathematics, Numerical Techniques, Linear Algebra, Calculus Analysis, and Complex Analysis. He has published 12 research articles in International Journals indexed in SCI/ SCOPUS. Dr. Vimal is also a member of the editorial board of International Journals like “Insight- Energy Science” (Singapore) and “Applied and Computational Mathematics,” Science Publishing Group (USA).

Dr. Harendra Singh is currently working as Associate Professor and course coordinator- Managment programs at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. He has 13+ years of teaching experience and worked in several reputed Universities in India. He has taught courses like Financial Analytics, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Derivatives and Risk Management, International Financial Management, and Financial Planning. He has published more than 20 research papers indexed in Scopus, Web of Sciences, and UGC-Care-listed journals. He rrganized several workshops on data analysis for scholars, faculty, and industry people. He supervised many master’s and undergraduate students in the various phases of their dissertations.

Dr. Jagriti Singh is currently working as an Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) at the Centre for Distance and Online Education at Manipal University Jaipur. She has done Bachelor of Engineering (B.E), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Ph. D. Her area of research includes Marketing management, electronic commerce, Digital Marketing, Management Information Systems, and Artificial Intelligence. She has presented many papers at national and international conferences and won various Best Paper awards. During her academic career, she has been awarded the Best Teacher award. She has registered a patent for designing a machine learning model for local business vendors in advertising their offers.

Dr. Maani Dutt is currently working as an Assistant Professor, Senior Scale at Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She has completed her B. Tech. (IT) and MBA (HR and Marketing) degrees. She is also a ph.D. holder, having over eight years of experience. She teaches subjects in the domain of marketing. She has attended workshops at IIM, Ahmedabad, and IIM, Indore. presented papaers at IIT, Delhi, and IIM, Raipur; and has publications in National, International, and SCOPUS indexed journals.

Dr. Shilpi Chakravarty is currently working as an Associate Professor at Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Manipal University Jaipur. She is an academician, an author, a resource person, and a public speaker with 14+ years of experience. She has been a core member of the NAAC steering committee and likewise has successfully handled various academic and administrative responsibilities. Dr. Shilpi Chakravarty has authored 3 books and has presented more than 12 papers at some top conferences. She is a lifetime member of the All India Commerce Association. She also holds various certifications like MSME International Trade certification, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain Management, and many more.

Dr. Surbhi Mathur is currently working as an Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She currently handles Marketing Management, Retail Marketing, Retail Customer Relationship Management, and Retail Management. She completed her Ph.D. in consumer behaviour. Dr. Surbhi Mathur previously worked as a Subject Matter Expert in Finance and Accounting Processes at Infosys and later moved to academics where she held varied academic & administrative responsibilities. She has presented more than twenty research papers at international conferences and seminars. For her outstanding contribution towards academic excellence, she received the Young Teacher Award from Manipal University Jaipur in 2022.

Dr. Rajesh Handa is currently working as an Assistant Professor - Senior Scale in the Department of Management, Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. He has more than 15 years of experience in the academic field. He teaches courses like Data Science, Business Intelligence and Tools, and Data Analytics. Dr. Rajesh completed his doctorate in Management at Gujarat Technological University. He has participated in 35 induction/ orientation programs, refresher courses, workshops, FDPs, MDPs, CEPs, and STTPs from renowned institutes and universities in India. He has cleared UGC-NET Exam two times in Management. He has published and presented research papers in International and National Journals and Conferences.

Ms. Anadi Trikha is currently working as an Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. Her area of specialization is Marketing. She has over 7 years of experience in academics and teaches subjects like Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Sales, and Brand Management. She is pursuing her Ph.D. in marketing from Rajasthan Technical University. She has published numerous articles and research papers on consumer behaviour in reputable journals and conferences. She is also an advanced-level innovation ambassador and is a member of the Institution Innovation Cell (IIC) at the Ministry of Education and a certified Start-up Mentor.

CS Arpita Agarwal is working as an Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator – Management programs at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She has her master’s and bachelor's degrees in business administration, B.ED in Management, and is currently pursuing P.hD. in Management. CS Arpita Agarwal has more than 5 years of academic and industry experience. She teaches Company Laws, Business Laws, Organization and Management, Legal Aspects of Business, and Regulatory Framework of Business. She has published multiple research papers and articles in reputed journals and has attended multiple international conferences, workshops, and seminars.

Dr. Rohit Singh Tomar is currently working as an Associate Professor at Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. He has a Ph.D. in Management. MBA in Marketing, and is a UGC-NET qualified academician. He has 18 years of experience in teaching, research, and administration. He has 28 publications in refereed journals of national and international repute. He has conducted workshops, organized conferences and provided training services to Kendriya Vidhyalaya Sangathan. He has visisted many reputed institutions across India and countries like England and Bhutan for various academic assignments.

Dr. Monika Rathore is an accomplished academician with over 17 years of experience in teaching and research in the field of Computer Science. She currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Applications at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. Dr. Rathore has actively contributed to the academic community by serving as a Session Chair and Keynote Speaker at several prestigious international conferences and has been part of advisory and technical committees for reputed global events. She also holds positions on editorial boards of recognized journals, demonstrating her dedication to scholarly excellence and the peer-review process. Her research interests lie in Data Mining and Machine Learning, and she has published extensively in international journals. In addition, she has successfully supervised Ph.D. scholars under Rajasthan Technical University (RTU), reflecting her commitment to mentoring and academic leadership.

Dr. Kadambari, a seasoned researcher and educator, specializes in the intersection of gender, media, and society. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. Her prior roles were Academic cum Teaching Associate at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, a Faculty at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida and an Assistant Professor at Institute of Engineering and Technology, Alwar. Her role as Editor at Bhartrihari Times, Alwar, highlights her journalistic prowess. Her Ph.D. from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, delves into the impact of social media and patriarchal values on social constructs.

Dr. Preeti Nagar is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She has done Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech- CS (Hons), Master of Business Administration in HR & Finance, and Ph.D. Her area of research includes Human Resource Practices, Turnover Intention, Organization behaviour, Employees Behaviour. She has publications in Scopus, WOS & ABDC indexed journals. She has presented many papers at national and international conferences and won Best Paper awards. She has participated in several seminars, conferences, workshops, and faculty development programs.

Dr. Eishita Das is working as an Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She has completed her Master's and Ph.D. in Mass Communication and Journalism from Tezpur University, Assam. Her interest areas in academia include environmental communication, communication research, broadcast journalism, media law & ethics. Her doctoral thesis explored the ways in which communication can promote environmental consciousness among the youth of Assam. Her research work is published in reputed peer-reviewed journals. She has also presented her research work at several academic conferences.

Dr. Aditi Dadhich is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Distance and Online Education Manipal University Jaipur. She has done Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Master of Business Administration (HR), M.Com, and Ph.D. Her area of research includes Comparison of derivative segment and trading environment of NSE and BSE. She has publications in reputed journals. She has presented many papers at national and international conferences and won Best Paper awards. She has participated in several seminars, conferences, workshops, and faculty development programs. She is also a certified stock market analyst.

Dr Nidhi is presently working as an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Distance and Online Education (Commerce), Manipal University, Jaipur. She has finished her Ph.D. from SOE, DAVV Indore. She has a teaching experience of 10 years, and she has been engaged in some entrepreneurial endeavors since a decade.

Dr Ashish Gupta is presently working as an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Distance and Online Education (Commerce), Manipal University Jaipur. He has 5 years teaching experience. He has completed his PhD from Banaras Hindu University in 2019. He published 6 research papers in repute journals and published one edited book. He has participated in more than 15 national and international seminars and attended more than 8 workshops and FDP.

Ms. Yagnika Sharma is presently working as an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Distance and Online Education (Commerce), Manipal University Jaipur. She has qualified UGC- NET and Rajasthan SET exam. She has 2 years of experience in teaching. She has completed her Master's in Commerce from University Of Rajasthan, Jaipur. She has also published 2 research papers in international scientific journal.

Dr. Anil Singh Parihar serves as an Associate Professor in the Management at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University, Jaipur. He holds a PhD in management with an MBA and is UGC NET qualified. He has contributed to the academic domain through around 20 multidisciplinary research works and many book chapters published in multiple peer-reviewed journals. He conducted various workshops on research methodology in both physical and online modes and guided PhD scholars. He is an avid learner of advanced research analytics software tools and efficiently passes his knowledge to the scholars pursuing PhD under his supervision.

Dr. Deepika Singh Tomar is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Management department. She has almost eighteen years of rich academic experience. Her teaching and research area includes Behavioral Finance, Banking, and financial institutions, markets and services. Dr. Tomar has several research papers to her credit published in various national and international journals of good repute including Scopus and the Web of Science. She has authored a book titled “Smart Decisions: Leveraging Analytics for Strategic Marketing and Financial Growth", and edited 2 books.

Prof. Hariom Gujar (PhD) is an Associate Professor of Finance and Banking with a distinguished career spanning both academia and industry. With eight years of experience in top banking and investment firms and a decade in academia, he brings a wealth of practical financial expertise and theoretical insights. His research primarily focuses on the intersection of finance and artificial intelligence, exploring innovative methodologies to enhance financial decision-making, risk management, and investment strategies. Prof. Hariom holds a Ph.D., UGC NET, M.Com, and a Post Graduate certification from Indian Institute of Management, Indore, equipping him with a strong academic foundation and strategic insight. Passionate about bridging the gap between industry and academia, he actively mentors students, conducts impactful research, and contributes to the evolving landscape of finance and AI.

Dr. Mohit Totuka is an Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) and Course Coordinator for Management subjects at the Centre of Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. He holds a PhD in Behavioural Finance, along with an MCom in Accountancy and Business Statistics and an MBA in Finance. With over 10 years of academic experience, he specializes in Finance and Economics, teaching subjects like Management Accounting, Merchant Banking and Financial Services, and Project Finance and Budgeting. His research interests span across Behavioural Finance and broader areas of General Management, with a focus on the interplay between financial decision-making and organizational strategy.

Dr. Rohit Kumar Singh is an Assistant Professor in the Management department at the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Manipal University Jaipur. He brings over eight years of teaching experience in subjects such as Economics, Market Research, Econometrics, and Business Statistics. Dr. Singh holds a PhD in Corporate Governance and has published several research papers in reputed journals, including those ranked "A" and "B" in the ABDC indexing and also listed in Scopus. He has also actively participated in prestigious international conferences organized by leading institutions.

Dr. Vandana is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur, where she contributes to academic delivery, program coordination, training, and academic operations. With over 12 years of experience in academia and industry, she brings a strong ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Prior to joining MUJ, she worked with several reputed academic institutions, showcasing her strengths in teaching, administration, and academic management. Earlier in her career, she held corporate roles with HDFC Bank and Reliance Mutual Fund, where she developed a solid foundation in finance and marketing. Dr. Vandana holds a Ph.D. in Management and an MBA with specializations in Finance and Marketing, and has published research papers in various national and international journals and conferences.

Ms. Urvashi Thapa is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. With a strong academic foundation and a student-centric approach, she is committed to fostering holistic development by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical insights. She holds a Master’s degree in Commerce with a specialization in Human Resource Management, along with a B.Ed., which enables her to create an engaging and effective learning environment. She is also UGC-NET qualified in Commerce and brings valuable industry exposure from her experience in auditing and accountancy. Beyond academics, Ms. Thapa is a senior national-level football player and holds an NCC ‘C’ certificate, reflecting her dedication, discipline, and commitment to continuous learning both inside and outside the classroom.

Ms. Shivangi Seth is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Commerce at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She is presently pursuing a Ph.D. in Finance and Sustainability from the Faculty of Management, Commerce, and Arts at Manipal University Jaipur. She holds a Master’s degree in Accountancy and Business Statistics (ABST) from the University of Rajasthan and is UGC-NET and Rajasthan SET qualified in Commerce. With a strong research focus in finance and sustainability, Ms. Seth has authored books on Research Methodology and Venture Seed Funding. She has also made significant academic contributions through the presentation and publication of research papers in reputed national and international journals and conferences. Her dedication to academic excellence and research continues to shape her role as an educator and scholar.

Mr. Ravi Chaudhary is currently serving as an Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator for BCA/MCA programs at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. With over 20 years of combined teaching and industry experience, he brings a strong academic and practical foundation to his role. He holds advanced degrees in Mathematics, Management, and Computer Applications, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Reliability Theory. His research work has been published in 10 SCI/SCOPUS-indexed journals, reflecting his active engagement in academic scholarship. His areas of teaching and research interest include Applied Mathematics, Optimization, Reliability Theory, and Fluid Dynamics, through which he continues to contribute meaningfully to both classroom instruction and the broader academic community.

Dr. Vijay Singh Maan is currently serving as an Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator for the MCA program at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. With a strong academic and research background, he has authored 11 research papers in SCI/Scopus-indexed journals and contributed to 2 book chapters in the field. Dr. Maan also brings valuable field experience, having worked for two years in data collection and analysis at the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). He is a lifetime member of the Indian Association for Reliability and Statistics (IARS). His areas of academic and research interest include Statistics, Mathematics, Reliability Modeling, Optimization, Applied Data Analytics, and Data Visualization, reflecting a multidisciplinary expertise that bridges theory and practical application.

Dr. Sameer Saxena is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Applications at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan. With over 25 years of teaching experience, he brings extensive academic expertise and a strong research orientation to his role. Dr. Saxena has published 9 research papers in reputed journals and an additional 9 papers in national and international conference proceedings. His key research interests lie in the areas of Medical Image Processing, Pattern Recognition, and Feature Extraction/Selection, where he continues to contribute to the advancement of knowledge through scholarly work and applied research.

Ms. Sonali Singh Chauhan is currently serving as an Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. With over 8 years of teaching experience in higher education, she has been actively engaged in course delivery and coordination in subjects such as Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, and Financial Management. She holds an MBA with dual specializations in HRM and Finance and an M.Com in Business Administration, and is currently pursuing research in the area of Sustainable Human Resource Practices. Her academic and research interests include Strategic HRM, Banking, and Finance. Ms. Chauhan has published several research papers in reputed national and international journals, including Scopus-indexed publications. She has also participated in numerous faculty development programs, conferences, and workshops, both nationally and internationally. Dedicated to academic excellence, she strives to foster a student-centered, research-driven learning environment.

Dr. Manindra Kumar Srivastava is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur, with nearly 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic development in the field of mathematics. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Barkatullah University, Bhopal (2015), where his research focused on deterministic models for the transmission and control of the HIV/AIDS virus. He also holds an M.Phil. from Jiwaji University and M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees from Bundelkhand University. Dr. Srivastava specializes in areas such as Calculus, Differential Equations, Numerical Methods, Discrete Mathematics, Engineering Mathematics, and Statistics. His multidisciplinary research interests include epidemic modeling and simulation. At MUJ, he plays a key role in developing e-content for mathematical and statistical courses and actively contributes to enriching the online learning experience. Renowned for his creative and interactive teaching methods, he is deeply committed to enhancing student understanding and engagement in mathematical learning.

Dr. Supernova Chakraborty is currently serving as an Associate Professor for the Management department at the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Manipal University Jaipur. She has over 17 years of teaching, research, and industry experience, with a degree of MBA, M. Phil, and Ph.D. She has a keen interest in Management research and has published several papers and book chapters in national and international journals of repute which include, Scopus and ABDC indexed journals. Dr. Chakraborty had also presented research papers at different national and international conferences and had received best research paper. She contributes as reviewer for several international peer-reviewed journal. She is specialized in Marketing, Data Analysis, and Research Methodology.

Mr. Gagan Gulati is currently serving as an Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. With over 11 years of academic experience, he brings extensive expertise in teaching and curriculum development. He holds an MBA in Marketing and Human Resource Management, a BBA, and is UGC-NET qualified in Management.Mr. Gulati has published research papers in reputed national and international journals and has actively participated in various seminars and conferences at both national and international levels. He has also completed Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) at premier institutions such as IIM Shillong, IIT Roorkee, and IIITM Gwalior. A committed academician, he is a life member of the All India Management Association (AIMA), the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD), and the Chandigarh Management Association (CMA). His teaching interests include Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing of Services, Advertising, and Brand Management.

Dr. Shweta Gakhreja is an Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator - Management programs at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She specializes in Strategic Human Resource Management, OD and change management, Organizational Culture, Leadership, and Emotional Intelligence. She has 12+ years of teaching, research, and corporate experience. Dr. Shweta is UGC NET Qualified and holds Ph.D. from Mohan Lal Sukhadia University. She is a university topper and a gold medalist in her postgraduation. She has presented multiple research papers at National and International Conferences, and to her credit are many research publications indexed in highly reputed journals.

Dr. Neelu Jain is Assistant Registrar and Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) at the Centre for Distance and Online Education at Manipal University Jaipur. She has done Ph.D., B.A., M.A., MBA, and M.Phil. She has 12+ years of experience in academics. She has participated in several seminars, conferences, workshops, and faculty development programs. She has publications in indexed journals and delivered guest lectures. She is also a member of the ISPELL Jaipur Forum and a member of the ELTAI Jaipur, Rajasthan Chapter.

Dr. Bharti is Assistant Registrar and Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) at the Centre for Distance and Online Education (Business Management), Manipal University Jaipur. She has experience working in academia and industries for more than 13 years. Her academic interest is in teaching marketing, consumer behavior, management process and organizational behaviour, and advertising & sales. She is involved in writing books, editing book chapters, and conducting online training programs. Dr. Bharti has articles published and presented at reputed national and international journals and conferences and authored a book on Learning Pedagogy in Higher Education.