Advisory Board

Full Name: Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh C. Goswami FRSC

Designation: Vice Chancellor

Institutional Affiliation: Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya (SVVV), Indore

Area of Expertise: Higher Education Leadership, Academic Administration, Research & Innovation, Interdisciplinary Education

About: Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh C. Goswami FRSC serves as the Vice Chancellor of Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya (SVVV), Indore. He is a distinguished academic leader committed to advancing education through innovation, research, and societal engagement. Under his leadership, the university emphasizes a learner-centric approach that integrates traditional values with modern knowledge systems. He promotes interdisciplinary collaboration across fields such as engineering, management, science, social sciences, fine arts, design, architecture, and medical studies. Prof. Goswami is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, global exposure, and a culture of creativity and inquiry, encouraging students and faculty to contribute meaningfully to national development and global progress.

Full Name: Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Shastri

Designation: Professor & Head of Department, Department of Education

Institutional Affiliation: Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

Area of Expertise: Educational Philosophy, Educational Management, Sociological Foundations of Education, Teacher Education

About: Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Shastri is a seasoned academician and Professor & Head at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. He specializes in educational philosophy, management, and teacher education, with numerous publications in English and Gujarati. His work focuses on advancing research, academic excellence, and innovative approaches in education, while contributing to teacher development and interdisciplinary learning.

Full Name: Dr. Prashant Pareek

Designation: Editor-in-Chief, IJBMRS; Associate Professor – Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Institutional Affiliation: Shanti Business School

Area of Expertise: Marketing, Entrepreneurship

About: Dr. Prashant Pareek is an Accredited Management Teacher (AMT) and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of IJBMRS. He specializes in Marketing and Entrepreneurship and has over a decade of experience in academia and industry. He has authored multiple books, published numerous research papers in national and international journals, and presented his work at conferences worldwide. Dr. Pareek is committed to advancing management education and fostering research that bridges theory and practice.

Full Name: Amresh Kumar

Designation: Dean of Students

Institutional Affiliation: Ahmedabad University

Area of Expertise: Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Student Development, Interdisciplinary Learning

About: Amresh Kumar serves as the Dean of Students at Ahmedabad University, where he plays a key role in fostering a holistic and student-centric academic environment. He is committed to supporting students’ academic, personal, and social development through a diverse range of initiatives, including interdisciplinary learning opportunities, student-run clubs, and sports programmes. He emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, a liberal outlook, and meaningful engagement with university life to help students grow into compassionate and responsible global citizens. Through the Office of the Dean of Students, he ensures that students receive guidance and support in overcoming challenges and building a strong sense of belonging within the university community.

Full Name: Dr. Santosh Kumar Yadav

Designation: Assistant Professor

Institutional Affiliation: Department of Operations & IT, ICFAI Business School (IBS) Hyderabad

Area of Expertise: Operations Research, Knowledge Management, Project Management, Enterprise Resource Planning

About: Dr. Santosh Kumar Yadav is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Operations and IT at IBS Hyderabad, ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), India. He brings over three years of teaching experience as a Lecturer at the Patel Group of Institutions, Indore, and more than two years of experience as an Academic Associate in the Operations Management and Quantitative Techniques (OM & QT) area at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore. A science graduate with a postgraduate degree in management, Dr Santosh Kumar Yadav has actively participated in national and international conferences, presenting his research both in India and abroad. He holds lifetime memberships in several professional bodies, including the Society of Operations Management (SOM), the Operational Research Society of India (ORSI), the Analytics Society of India (ASI), and AIMS International. 

Full Name: Prof. (Dr.) Aalap Patel

Designation: Assistant Professor – Corporate Law & Corporate French; Board Member

Institutional Affiliation: Unitedworld Institute of Management, Karnavati University

Area of Expertise: Corporate Law, Corporate French, Educational Psychology, Curriculum Development, International Education (IB & Cambridge)

About: Prof. (Dr.) Aalap Patel is an academic and educator specializing in Corporate Law and Corporate French at the Unitedworld Institute of Management, Karnavati University. With a strong interdisciplinary background in education and psychology, he brings extensive experience in teaching, academic coordination, and curriculum development. He has served as an examiner for the International Baccalaureate (IBDP French) and Cambridge assessments, contributing to global education standards. He has actively participated in academic conferences and research, including work on emerging educational technologies and their impact on student performance and retention. Prof. (Dr.) Patel is committed to innovative pedagogy, student engagement, and integrating global perspectives into higher education.

Full Name: Dr. Khushali Patel

 Designation: Assistant Professor; Board Member

Institutional Affiliation: Indus Institute of Management Studies (IIMS), Indus University

Area of Expertise: Commerce & Management, Business Finance, Corporate Security & Safety Awareness, Financial Literacy

About: Dr. Khushali Patel is an Assistant Professor at the Indus Institute of Management Studies (IIMS), Indus University, Ahmedabad. She brings diverse academic experience across higher education and school-level commerce education, having previously served in institutions such as J.G. International School, Lalji Mehrotra Lions School, Sabarmati University, and Doon International School. Her academic interests span commerce, management, and financial literacy, along with a growing focus on corporate security and safety awareness. She has actively contributed to academic initiatives, industry interactions, and knowledge-sharing platforms, including hosting expert discussions and certificate programs. Dr. Patel is committed to fostering practical learning, student development, and awareness-driven education aligned with real-world applications.